As the words fell, a series of images flashed across the Sky Screen.
Some people possess amazing Martial Soul talent, but because of their humble origins, they can never obtain enough cultivation resources.
Some people have clearly developed new cultivation methods, but they are forced to abandon their achievements because they infringe upon the interests of certain forces.
Some people once had the potential to change an era, but they became embroiled in power struggles during crucial periods of their development and ultimately became victims.
Even more people, after going through countless hardships to reach the top of the Soul Master World, find that their path forward is already restricted by invisible rules just as they are about to step into an even higher level.
These scenes are not necessarily spectacular.
But it is precisely these seemingly insignificant obstacles that gradually devour the future of one genius after another.
Heaven Dou City, a Soul Master clenched his fist tightly.
"On what grounds?"
He stared at the Soul Master in the Sky Screen who had been forced to abandon his research, his face flushed red.
"Why should he be forced to stay where he is, even though he clearly has the ability to continue? Because of the interests of those people?"
Shouldn't a person's talent determine how far they can go?
No one could answer that.
Because many people present had experienced similar things.
Some people, lacking cultivation resources, can only watch helplessly as their peers continuously break through their limits.
Some people, lacking a powerful background, can only bow down to sects and nobles, even if they possess sufficient strength.
Some people have the opportunity to change their fate, but due to unfair competition, they ultimately lose the future that should have been theirs.
They used to take these things for granted.
After all, this has always been the case in the Douluo Continent.
The strong control resources, nobles wield power, and sects determine the future of many Soul Master.
For ordinary people who want to change their fate, they often have to do everything in their power to fight for those meager opportunities.
But when these things were ruthlessly exposed by the Sky Screen, many people finally realized that the rules they had long been accustomed to were not necessarily the correct ones.
Inside the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong kept her gaze fixed on the Sky Screen.
"There is never a shortage of talent."
Bibi Dong spoke slowly, her voice carrying a hint of coldness.
"What's truly scarce is an environment that allows talent to grow."
These words caused the surrounding high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall to fall into deep thought.
As one of the most powerful forces on the continent, the Spirit Hall has naturally come into contact with countless talented Soul Master.
They have seen prodigies who achieved fame at a young age, as well as people from ordinary backgrounds who rose to prominence through hard work.
Even the Spirit Hall cannot guarantee that every talented person will have a fair opportunity to grow.
Moreover, what about those Soul Master whose fates are controlled by sects, nobles, or even the forces of the Divine Realm?
Bibi Dong raised her head and looked at the images that kept appearing in the Sky Screen.
She had a vague idea that what this talent comparison was really trying to reveal was probably not just how many powerful people the two planets had.
Rather, it's about how two completely different civilizations view talent.
It is certainly something to be proud of for a civilization to give birth to geniuses.
However, if we cannot protect geniuses and allow talented people to fully realize their value, then even the most amazing talent may be gradually worn down by time and reality.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong's expression grew even more solemn.
"Pass down the order."
" The Spirit Hall's campaign to unify the continent continues, while simultaneously gathering information on Soul Master across the land, especially those from ordinary backgrounds who possess cultivation talent but have long been deprived of resources."
"Since we want to change the Douluo Continent, we can't just change the distribution of power."
"Talented individuals must also receive the attention they deserve."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding high-ranking Spirit Hall all became solemn.
They knew very well that this was not just a simple slogan.
If the Spirit Hall truly begins to change its methods of talent selection and training, then the future Douluo Continent may usher in a change far more profound than a change of power.
On the other side, the scene in the Divine Realm was completely different.
The Five Great God Kings sat solemnly inside the temple, each with a different expression.
When those former geniuses of Douluo Star reappeared one after another, they initially held a degree of scrutiny and expectation.
After all, the development of Douluo Star to where it is today is indeed inseparable from the efforts of generations of Soul Master.
Whether they were exceptionally talented experts or pioneers who forged new paths in cultivation, they all left behind invaluable treasures for this planet.
As the Sky Screen gradually unveiled the shadows deep within history, the expressions of the Five Great God Kings also darkened.
They understood better than the ordinary people on Douluo Star what becoming a god meant.
In the Body Refinement of Douluo Star, becoming a god has always been regarded as the ultimate goal by countless Soul Master.
As long as one can break through the limits of mortals and ascend to the God Position, it is as if one can break free from the shackles of the mortal world and possess a long life and a wider world.
But in reality, can the Divine Realm truly accommodate all outstanding talents?
The Five Great God Kings were perfectly clear about this issue.
The God Position is limited, and the order of the Divine Realm is not without boundaries.
If someone tries to break certain rules, it can trigger unpredictable changes.
More importantly, when a civilization regards godhood as the sole and highest pursuit, what becomes of those who are unwilling to embark on this path, or who have no opportunity to do so?
The Asura God's gaze gradually turned cold.
"Keep watching."
He said in a deep voice.
"Now that the Sky Screen has begun showcasing the talents of Douluo Star, there must be more to come."
These words, however, did not truly put the other four God King at ease.
Because they also realized that what the Sky Screen was revealing had touched upon some fundamental problems that had long existed on Douluo Star and even in the Divine Realm.
But what follows is probably the truly unbearable part.
Sure enough, just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the voice from the Sky Screen rang out again.
When a civilization narrows its path down to just one, the competition among talented individuals ceases to be merely about pursuing higher goals.
[When countless Soul Master regard becoming a god as their sole goal, they gradually embark on a path filled with struggle and slaughter.]
[For God Position, for resources, and for pushing their own limits, they were forced to compete with each other, even turning former allies into enemies.]
[But when they finally reach the end of that road, they will find that what awaits them is not the freedom they imagined.]
boom!
These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of countless people on Douluo Star.
"There's only one road left?"
"Becoming a god... isn't that the best destiny for all Soul Master?"
"Wait! Does Sky Screen mean that what we've been pursuing all along is inherently flawed?"
The entire continent was abuzz with discussion.
Some people couldn't accept this statement, some looked bewildered, and others recalled the various things that had been exposed before, their expressions gradually turning ugly.
They once believed that as long as they practiced diligently and possessed sufficient talent, they would surely be able to reach a higher realm.
But now it seems that things are far from that simple.
When the paths of geniuses are limited, and when everyone is guided toward the same goal, a civilization that could have flourished in a diverse way may gradually degenerate into a game of vying for limited resources.
In this game, those with higher talent are more likely to become the center of contention.
They competed with each other and were wary of one another.
They yearn to surpass their rivals, yet they are forced to find a way out within the established rules.
Ultimately, by the time they finally discover the truth behind this path, they have often already paid an irreparable price.
In the Sky Screen, those once radiant figures reappeared.
This time, however, their figures no longer seemed so dazzling.
They once possessed amazing talent and harbored hopes of changing their destiny.
But as they approach the threshold of godhood, what awaits them is increasingly fierce competition and invisible shackles that are difficult to break free from.
At that moment, they finally understood a truth.
God is inherently without emotion.
[But by the time they truly understood all of this, it was already too late.]
[What awaits them is only punishment from the Divine Realm, and the path ahead that has long been restricted.]
As the last sound faded, an endless shadow suddenly appeared in the Sky Screen.
At that moment, the entire Douluo Star fell into a brief silence.
On the street, the crowd that had been arguing remained silent.
Inside the tavern, the excitement on the faces of several young Soul Master gradually faded, replaced by undisguised astonishment.
They had hoped that this talent competition would help Douluo Star regain its confidence.
They had also hoped that Sky Screen could prove that Douluo Star was not lacking in geniuses, and even possessed a talent pool sufficient to rival Huaxia Star.
But now, they are faced with a completely different scene.
Douluo Star has never lacked talent.
The real question is, where have all those talented people gone?
Why didn't they continue to grow?
Why do some people, who clearly possess the ability to change the times, ultimately have to leave the stage in obscurity?
Why, after so many years, does Douluo Star still regard becoming a god as the only worthwhile goal for Soul Master to pursue?
These questions, like sharp needles, pierced the hearts of countless Douluo citizens.
Some were angry, some were bewildered, and some began to doubt for the first time whether the principles they had heard since childhood were truly correct.
But the Sky Screen continued to fall.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the curtain of light stretching across the sky.
They were eager to know what those talented people of Douluo Star had gone through, and what kind of power had caused countless brilliant stars to eventually lose their light.
At this moment, the true answer regarding the talents of Douluo Star is only just beginning to be revealed.