Chapter 1414: Chapter 554: The Key to the Void Remains_3

"You believe there is only one path to truth, a straight line paved with data and formulas.

Indeed, this path can make you an outstanding Dark Sun Level Wizard, but it will never allow you to touch the threshold of true ’greatness.’

These words hit Alister like a heavy hammer, fiercely striking his heart.

His face turned as pale as paper; what Vinard pointed out was the deepest mental barrier he had been unable to break through for decades.

Vinard didn’t give him a chance to respond, turning to face Ron’s document:

"You all think this plan is absurd, but I see a familiar shadow."

"Six hundred and twenty-three years ago, when I began constructing my Void Remains, everyone below the Great Wizard told me:

’Vinard, you’ve gone mad. Who would transform their body into a machine? In doing so, you cease to be human, becoming a cold construct.’

Vinard raised his mechanical arm, the silver metallic surface reflecting the light of the Magic Crystal Lamp:

"They said my choice went against nature, against tradition, against all known Void Remains construction theories.

But now, my Void Remains completion is at 87%, just a step away from becoming a top-level Great Wizard.

Most of those who questioned me back then have died due to various accidents, and none became Great Wizards."

His voice grew more solemn:

"The ultimate perfection of Void Remains has never been purely about technical stacking; that’s merely the level of ’tools.’

True transformation requires integrating irrational elements, only then can it transcend from a mere power vessel to a complete ’inner world’!"

Upon hearing these words, Ron was moved.

He recalled his past encounter with the Extraordinary Comprehensive Guide for advice on Void Remains construction and was handed a blueprint of a ’Dream Theater.’

Now it seems, perhaps the other party also received similar inspiration.

Vinard’s criticism was directed at his student:

"Alister, you were promoted to Dark Sun Level thirty years earlier than Ella, yet why is your Phantom Skeleton Prototype progression far behind hers?"

This question pierced the most fragile part of Alister’s heart like a sharp sword.

His throat began to tremble, he wanted to argue, yet found himself speechless.

"It’s because your thoughts are too rigid!"

Vinard continued his merciless attacks:

"Your Void Remains is a prison built of logic, and you have locked yourself inside!

Now, someone who might give you the key is standing before you, and you want to drive him away?!"

The entire conference room fell into a deathly silence.

Every expert present could feel the anger contained in Vinard’s words.

This anger wasn’t just targeted at Alister.

Hillas trembled all over.

He initially thought this was just a common dispute over technical routes.

Unexpectedly, Vinard elevated it to the fundamental issue of whether one can advance to become a Great Wizard.

And he himself was also facing the bottleneck of rigid thinking.

Vinard’s gaze swept over everyone present except Ron:

"Most of you have already reached quite a high level in your respective fields.

But at the same time, you are all shackled by your ’professional advantages.’

"You fear attempting any methods that cannot be explained by existing theories, because that means admitting the limitations of your knowledge system.

Yet true breakthroughs are often born in these ’unexplainable’ practices!"

This "lesson" completely dismantled all opposing voices.

No one dared to persist in their conservative stance in front of Vinard.

Because that would be tantamount to admitting they were the kind of "failure with rigid thinking."

Vinard’s projection turned to Ron, his tone becoming gentle again:

"Lecturer Ralph, now, please explain your plan to us in detail.

I believe the experts present are ready to listen with a more open mind."

In this excellently created speaking environment by Vinard, Ron slowly stood up.

He didn’t immediately begin the technical explanation, but instead gave a deep bow to all the experts present:

"First, please allow me to express my sincerest respect to all the esteemed predecessors here.

It is precisely because of your years of technical accumulation and relentless exploration that my ’integration’ this time has a solid foundation."

This high-emotion opening speech immediately dissolved many people’s resistance.

Ron didn’t portray himself as a "disruptor," but rather as a "master contributor."

He brought up several past research reports and projected them into the air of the conference room:

"Associate Professor Alister’s ’High Pressure Spiritual Damping Field Research,’ Associate Professor Hillas’s ’Emotion Energy Solidification Rune Experiment,’ and Associate Professor Ceren’s ’Life Field Induction Attempt’..."

Each time he mentioned a name, Ron nodded respectfully to the corresponding expert:

"Look, everyone, these seemingly independent research directions actually touch on different aspects of the same core issue."

He pointed to Alister’s research report:

"Mr. Alister’s Spiritual Damping Field can create the most stable ’experimental stage,’ ensuring complex operations are not interfered with by external factors."

Then he turned to Hillas’s achievements:

"Associate Professor Hillas’s rune solidification technology can craft the most solid ’energy cage,’ keeping dangerous spiritual waves within controllable limits."

Finally, he looked at Associate Professor Ceren:

"And the induction theory provides a method to play the ’basic melody,’ allowing us to establish an initial energy connection with the target."

Ron’s voice grew more passionate:

"Esteemed predecessors, each of you has already touched on key parts of the solution."

He unfolded his technical plan, with the core diagram clearly showing the organic links between different technical modules:

"My plan essentially provides a role of ’chief conductor.’

These words both gave face to all the bigwigs and clearly explained his value as an ’integrator’ and ’leader.’

"I’m by no means seeking to replace anyone’s professional advantages.

On the contrary, I am here to invite everyone to jointly complete this piece, which each of us has only composed halfway."

The originally skeptical glances in the conference room gradually turned into curiosity and anticipation.

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