244: Chapter 244 Comprehension

"Currently, the most widely recognized large-scale strategic weapons below the divine realm include 'Paradox' strike fields constructed with pure mathematical theory, High-dimensional Editors, and so on..."

"Mathematics is not an invention of any existence, but a shortcut to the gods..."

"First, we must understand..."

When discussing mathematics, this serious Scholar seemed to suddenly transform into a fanatical believer, beginning to talk incessantly.

As he narrated, the entire world seemed to link up with his words.

Countless complex symbols and equations formed incomprehensible shapes, subverting the rules of the world.

The group of academy elites listening below all furrowed their brows tightly, not daring to have even a single distracting thought, for fear of not keeping up with the rhythm.

Zhang Huaiyuan was the same; he even activated Asroth and the Statue of Liberty simultaneously to assist with calculations and comprehension.

True Sight was of almost no help regarding Pure Mathematics. The disadvantage of his relatively weak foundation manifested at this moment.

Fortunately, he had obtained some supplementary knowledge in the ruins previously, which, combined with his many-times-enhanced brain, allowed him to barely record everything.

One day... ten days... "This concludes the current course. If you can master and integrate this, then for this Dao Discussion Grand Competition, at least the knowledge involved in this subject will definitely not stump you."

At a certain moment on the fifteenth day, the voice stopped abruptly.

The Scholar's face regained its serious expression as he said indifferently:

"There is still some time left. I will give you a simple problem: you only need to successfully produce a 'Restart'. Let's see your level of mastery."

As he spoke, he reached out and flicked his fingers several times in the void, then threw out a water droplet that enveloped everyone.

A 'Restart' was a type of Level 3 technological large-scale strategic weapon, with power sufficient to blow up a small universe; it was extremely complex.

However, for the academy elites present, it was clearly not very difficult.

Unless... Zhang Huaiyuan tentatively combined the materials, but in the next moment, the structure that should have been stable collapsed directly.

"As expected, the fundamental rules have been changed. To construct it again, one must either repair them or find a solution under the new rules."

There was no surprise in Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes.

He began to ponder the knowledge he had just learned in his mind, attempting to find a way to crack the problem.

The other students clearly realized this as well. They did not rush to start building but instead looked for the changed rules.

Under the effect of the Sea of Time water droplet, time was slowed down to the extreme.

An unknown amount of time passed.

The tightly furrowed brow of one of the students suddenly cleared.

He immediately stood up and began to reorganize the materials.

The familiar structure was built in a different way, and this time it did not collapse.

"It really is like this; my line of thinking was correct."

A hint of joy appeared in that student's eyes, and his heart settled.

After finding the rules, this Level 3 technological weapon clearly posed no difficulty for him.

Soon, a spherical object composed of countless exquisite metal pieces appeared before him.

"1,077 hours and 38 minutes. As the student currently ranked first in academy GPA, Talix, this result is a bit slow."

Professor Diss frowned and glanced over, clearly dissatisfied.

He had heard that the Holy Light Monastery had several exceptionally gifted missionaries in this session. Compared to them, the level of the current top student in this academy was significantly lacking.

"I understand, Professor. I will definitely redouble my efforts."

Talix lowered his head respectfully, a sense of urgency rising in his heart.

He had always prided himself on being first in the academy. Aside from academics, he valued the academy's honor above all else.

Now that graduation was near, it happened to coincide with the once-in-ten-thousand-years Three Academies Academic Grand Competition. He absolutely did not want the academy's reputation to fall while in his hands.

Immediately, the hint of joy in his eyes was tucked away, and he began to seriously consolidate the knowledge he had just acquired.

Another two hundred plus hours passed.

Fang Qingran also finished the construction.

"1,321 hours and 12 minutes... not bad."

Looking at the Seventh Princess who had completed the production, Professor Diss actually nodded imperceptibly.

He could see the traces of time on everyone at a glance.

Just like the Scholar assessment.

The Three Academies Academic Grand Competition also had a ten-thousand-year age limit.

Most students, including Talix, were already close to this threshold when accounting for time spent in accelerated time.

Whereas Fang Qingran was only around 1,000 years old even with the accelerated time included. Before the official competition, she could still improve significantly through time acceleration.

"It's done!"

"I'm done too!"

"Finally finished. Talix and Sister Qingran are still the best."

After another hundred plus hours, the others also completed the test one after another.

Soon, only Zhang Huaiyuan was left, still buried in deep thought.

"Hmm?"

Everyone clearly noticed this exception.

"What's going on? Wasn't it said he was a peerless genius brought in through special recruitment?"

"Could it be that he's really only good at virtual technology and Material Science? That would be a complete drag!"

"It's been over a thousand hours, and he hasn't even fully grasped the first step of the rules. This..."

Their gazes swept toward the young man, who seemed oblivious to his surroundings, intentionally or otherwise.

Though their expressions didn't change much, they were all whispering to themselves in their hearts.

"Junior Zhang hasn't been at the academy for long, and he probably hasn't had much contact with high-level Pure Mathematics research before. Being able to keep up with Professor Diss's lectures is already very impressive."

Fang Qingran's eyes flickered. She reached out to simply modify the rules and laid down a Sound-isolating Barrier to prevent him from being disturbed.

"Furthermore, Junior is only around 100 years old even with time acceleration. Once he finishes the intensive training, he will definitely far surpass us."

She appeared composed, and her words even showed more confidence than Zhang Huaiyuan had in himself.

He was the disciple of two Tower Masters, after all. How could they have misjudged him?

"I hope so."

Hearing this, the others could only shake their heads and speak without much hope.

"Alright, while the effect of the Sea of Time water droplet is still active, continue to consolidate. But be careful; if your age approaches ten thousand, remember to withdraw early to avoid being disqualified from the competition."

"Understood, Senior Qingran."

Soon, the group returned to their respective positions and began to continue their comprehension.

After another full thousand hours passed.

Zhang Huaiyuan's tightly furrowed brow suddenly relaxed, and a gleam of joy flashed in his eyes.

"I've got it!"

His hands moved quickly, combining the materials he had prepared in advance.

The most basic spherical base was instantly completed.

"As expected, it didn't collapse this time!"

There was no surprise in his eyes as he carefully controlled the other materials to stack them layer by layer.

Soon, similar to the others, a spherical object composed of countless exquisite metal pieces appeared before him.

"3,011 hours. For your age, this result is fairly decent. However, compared to your status, it is still far behind. You must not become complacent."

Diss glanced over and shook his head slightly. It seemed this genius's talent did not lie in the path of Pure Mathematics.

"I understand, Professor."

Zhang Huaiyuan returned the gesture, but his heart was somewhat excited.

This was the first time he had completely cracked a theoretical study on his own, without relying on the power of True Sight.

"Alright, since you have all completed the test, it shows you have mastered the basics of what I've taught. The rest depends on your own refinement."

With a wave of his hand, Diss dispersed the changed rules and said indifferently:

"Class dismissed."

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