Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 394 - 146: The Youngest in History [7th Update]

"I have an objection," a Great Grandmaster stood up.

His aura formed a coherent whole, and mana naturally arose from him; he was at least at the Void Refining Level. Bai Ze God Monarch glanced at him and said, "I remember you, Zhang Jinsong, right? Speak, why do you object?"

"I don't think Wang Qi has sufficient qualifications to vie for the Dao Artifact Award," the Grandmaster named Zhang Jinsong said. "His accomplishment, the Completeness Law, is indeed a clever trick. However, its practical application has yet to be proven—I personally lean towards it being of little use."

A few Grandmasters nodded slightly. They were all Arithmeticians inclined towards practical applications and paid more attention to the actual utility of mathematical reasoning. As for the practical application of the Completeness Theorem, they would not nod their heads unless it was demonstrated.

However, a minority of Grandmasters watched coldly, their eyes laced with mockery.

Fools.

The issue of whether to confer the Dao Artifact Award to Wang Qi was not just about the Award itself but also related to the future of the Mathematics Lord and Master of Calculation.

Where could ordinary fierce beasts fit into the earth-shattering battle between the Void Sun Rat and the Moon Palace Toad? Picking sides was not to be taken lightly.

As expected, Bao Yage revealed a sharp smile on his face. Without a hint of tact, he asked, "Are you blind?"

"What? Senior, you..."

"I'm asking if you're blind?" Bao Yage sneered. "For what reason did Mr. Turing of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion refine the calculator? Have you all failed to see the role of mathematical logic in the field of Calculator Theory over the years? This alone could serve as a milestone in the domain of mathematical logic. Can't you see its practicality?"

"I also feel this is not quite right," another person stood up and said, "Wang Qi is only in the late stage of Qi Cultivation and has just graduated from the Immortal Institute half a year ago. If we confer the Dao Artifact Award to him, I fear it would not convince the masses."

This Grandmaster exuded an aura of decrepitude, probably one of those with lower talent who managed a breakthrough only near old age. Bai Ze God Monarch did not remember his name—he always remembered only the young and talented. He looked at the Grandmaster and asked, "Fellow Daoist, what is the purpose of the Dao Artifact Award? What is the scope of the award?"

"To promote the development of mathematics, inspire younger generations, and then only reward those under fifty years of Primordial Spirit Stage who have contributed to the development of mathematics."

Bai Ze God Monarch asked, "So, is the Qi Cultivation Stage above the Golden Core Stage? Or are you suggesting that Wang Qi's Completeness Law does not greatly contribute to the development of mathematics?"

"But the Dao Artifact Award also needs to consider authority, after all, Wang Qi is only sixteen years old, how can he..."

"Are you saying that contributions to mathematics are judged by age? In that case, we may as well not select at all, let's just look at the eight characters of birth of the nominees. Being too young should never be a reason. I was already a somewhat famous figure in Shenzhou's mathematics community when I was eighteen, while many of you here probably were still struggling at the Qi Cultivation Level when you were eighteen," Bai Ze God Monarch's tone became more severe: "And about authority. What determines the authority of the Dao Artifact Award? You?"

"It's us, the majority..."

"Wake up, Xi Baiche is more qualified than all of you put together!" The Divine Monarch's Qi Intent gradually radiated powerful energy, intimidating the surrounding Grandmasters. He roared like a real Bai Ze Ancient Beast: "Anyone else? Does anyone else object?"

Those Wanfa Sect Grandmasters who voiced their opinions all made a mistake. Bai Ze God Monarch did not summon everyone to discuss the ownership of the Dao Artifact Award; he was there to announce the result. The real discussion was completed only among him, Bao Yage, and Bao Yuehan.

All of their academic statuses combined could not compare to any one of these three individuals, let alone the fact that Bao Yage and Bao Yuehan also represented numerous experts from the Bo Family.

But there were still some foolhardy youngsters. Zhang Jinsong, brimming with the massive Qi Intent of the Carefree Level, retorted loudly: "Even if the Master of Calculation's wisdom far exceeds ours, it still comes down to—'where you sit determines where you stand'! We must ensure that the Master of Calculation is not suppressing opposition due to a wager!"

"Where you sit determines where you stand? Are you saying that I chose Wang Qi because my butt is on the seat of the Master of Calculation? Do you think I and the two Carefree members from the Bo Family chose Wang Qi just for that reason?"

Zhang Jinsong bowed slightly under the imposing aura of Bai Ze God Monarch, but he stubbornly said, "Zongli Sect and Li Sect have different philosophies. What one side deems meaningful might be insignificant to the other..."

"Whether it's Zongli Sect or Li Sect, I don't really care much about them, and Pang Jialai and Xi Baiche allowing me to act as a mediator is because they trust my reputation, at least in mathematics, I will absolutely not be biased!"

Bai Ze God Monarch surveyed the Council Hall, and then let out a cold laugh: "It seems, you all don't value the ownership of the Dao Artifact Award that much. Then let's move directly to the next topic—rather, let's resolve two topics at once!"

"Now, let's decide! Mathematics Lord and Master of Calculation, who leaves! And who stays?"

...

Su Junyu and other Wanfa Sect disciples waited outside the Council Hall. Like Bai Ze God Monarch, he too wasn't particularly concerned with the Zongli and Li Sects. But the matter of the Dao Artifact Award was too significant to ignore.

Moreover, he was now a disciple directly under Bai Ze God Monarch; how could he not wait here?

While he waited, a snowflake drifted onto his nose. Only then did Su Junyu realize.

It was snowing.

Unlike last year's disastrous heavy snow, this year's snow was light, soft. Su Junyu stared blankly at the pine tree in front of him being covered with white snow. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and Bai Ze God Monarch had already appeared before him.

"Master-Grandfather, is there a result?"

Bai Ze God Monarch scoffed, "Those fools really think they can turn the heavens upside down?" Then, he said to Su Junyu, "Junyu, I'm sorry."

"Eh, Master-Grandfather, what are you talking about?"

"I nominated you, but we chose someone else for different reasons..."

Su Junyu didn't care much: "The Dao Artifact Award is dispensable for me at this moment. Besides, my contribution was only a playful creation."

"Good that you understand."

Su Junyu asked further, "Who exactly gets the Dao Artifact Award? And about the Mathematics Lord and Master of Calculation..."

"Pang Jialai will voluntarily return to his position, not stepping foot in Shenzhou for nonessential matters, and for three years will not express any opinions on foundational mathematics. As for the Dao Artifact Award..." Bai Ze God Monarch finally revealed a smile—talented young people always cheer him up: "Congratulate your little brother. If I'm not mistaken, he's only sixteen and just graduated from the Immortal Institute?"

"Yes."

"Then give him your congratulations. He is now the youngest Dao Artifact Award winner in Shenzhou!" (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)