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At this moment, Saidafi was stunned, not knowing how to answer. After a long time, he said helplessly, "I don't know."
As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar, just like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. People were talking about it and were filled with surprise.
"Sadafi can't answer this question?"
"He is the most knowledgeable scholar here!"
"How is this possible? Is he hiding something?"
It is hard to imagine that a scholar like Saidafi, who enjoys a high reputation and profound knowledge in the academic world, would be unable to answer a simple question: "Who am I?"
Nafis couldn't stand the criticism and shouted at the crowd, "If you don't understand, just shut up. This problem is not as simple as you think."
After he scolded her, the surroundings gradually became quiet.
Then he continued, "Sadafi didn't answer the first question. Oppenheimer, please ask your second question."
Ueno Chiki did not become complacent because Saidafi failed to answer the first question. Instead, his face remained calm, as if everything was within his expectations.
"Where do I come from?" he asked the second question.
At this time, Saidafi had already let go of his contempt for Ueno Chiki. He understood that this seemingly simple question was actually very profound.
The answer to this question is definitely not that he came from Xumi City and was born by his mother.
He pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head, "I don't know."
This time it did not cause as much discussion as the last time. Some intelligent scholars have already seen the essence of the problem, including Elhaisen and the famous intellectual scholar Falusan who was standing not far from him.
Compared to the withdrawn Elhaisen, the beautiful and elegant Falusan prefers to share her knowledge with others. She waved her arms and explained to the confused students around her with great joy, "This question is apparently asking where I came from, but it is actually asking about the nature of human beings. If old man Saidafi can't answer the first question, then he can't answer the second question either."
The students around them suddenly realized that such a simple question was so profound. One student asked curiously, "Then Senior Falusan, can you answer this question?"
"Of course not." Faluzan acted as if it was a matter of course. "I can't answer this question. No one in the House of Lords can answer it, including the Great Sage Azar."
Azar also heard what Farusan said and was very angry. Although he really didn't know the answer, it made him feel very embarrassed to have it pointed out so directly.
At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. This Oppenheimer was really weird. He had stumped Saidafi with two consecutive questions. If nothing unexpected happened, Saidafi would definitely not be able to answer the third question.
As he expected, Saidafi failed to answer the third question, "Where am I going?"
Farusan did not wait long for the students around her and started her explanation directly: "This question is actually asking about the nature of freedom."
Then, she couldn't help but praise him, "This Oppenheimer is really an amazing scholar. The fact that he can ask such a question shows that he has very deep thoughts about the world. The depth of his thoughts is even comparable to that of a sage!"
Chapter 121 Three Philosophical Questions
Falushan's clear and sweet voice echoed in the square, shocking everyone. The way people looked at Ueno Chiki changed, as if they saw a future academic star rising.
Elhaisen in the crowd was also lost in deep thought, pondering the three ultimate questions of life, but these three questions were so broad that he could not find the answers for a while.
The debate on the field is still going on. Nafis judged that Saidafi did not answer any of Ueno Chiki's questions, which means that Ueno Chiki will win as long as he can answer one of Saidafi's questions next.
Azar was already getting impatient. If he lost the debate, the Faith Council would have to acknowledge the existence of the Seventh School. According to the tradition of the Faith Council, the wisest scholar of each school would become a sage and have the decision-making power of the Faith Council.
Currently, among the sages of the six major schools of the Fatima, only two other factions firmly support him, while Nafis and Iskander of the Causeist school are strong opponents, and the other faction is neutral.
If he did not have two votes in decision-making as a great sage, he would most likely not be able to lead the Council of Ecclesiastical Orders.
But once the Seventh School is recognized, Oppenheimer will most likely stand on the side of Nafis. If the neutral Myo-lun School turns to them, the power structure of the House of the Decrees will undergo earth-shaking changes. This is definitely not what he wants to see.
At this time, Nafis said loudly: "Next is Saidafi's question."
"Wait, I have a few words to say to Saidafi," Azar interrupted Nafis directly, walked quickly to Saidafi, and then spoke a few words at a rapid speed.
When Nafis saw this, he immediately got angry and said, "Hazard, f**k you, you are so shameless."
Azar showed no shame at all. Instead, he replied calmly, "Nafis, I just reminded Saidafi that he has an important experiment to do later."
At this time, Saidafi was unhappy and very dissatisfied with Azar's suggestion. Even if he won the debate, he would be laughed at by the people around him. If Azar was not a great sage, he would turn hostile right now.
"Oppenheimer, my first question is, why do the stars in the night sky reflect the development of things in the world?"
As soon as Saidafi asked his first question, the scholars around him who had some knowledge of astrology booed, because this question has been explored for thousands of years and there is still no clear answer.
Falusan, who was about to make a comment, was speechless. She couldn't help but speak with a hint of sarcasm, "Is Saidafi mistaken? If Oppenheimer can answer this question, then the great sage Azar can just give up his position."
When Azar heard what Farusan said, he clenched his fists. He decided to deduct all of Farusan's research funds to punish her rudeness and arrogance.
Ueno Chiki shook his head and did not answer.
Although Nafis looked down on Sadafi's behavior, he was a man of integrity and announced that Oppenheimer could not answer this question.
"Oppenheimer, my second question is, how does astrology write a person's destiny?"
Ueno Chiki still shook his head and did not answer.
The crowd watching shook their heads and sighed. It was obvious that Saida was determined to get to the bottom of the unanswerable question. In the end, the debate ended in a draw.
And if it is a tie, then whether to recognize Oppenheimer's Seventh School will be decided by the Sages' Council, and the Sages' Council is obviously in favor of the Great Sage.
At this point, Saidafi's third question came, "What kind of future does the astrology predict this New Year?"
As soon as the question came out, Hazard became furious instantly, with rage burning in his eyes, and he wished he could slap Saida to death.
Because this question has an answer, Saidafi had already given the answer and recorded it into the void. Now Oppenheimer can search for the answer to the question as long as he opens the void terminal.
At that moment, when everyone believed that Saida was letting Oppenheimer win the debate easily, things did not go as they expected.
Oppenheimer just shook his head firmly, denying everyone's speculation.
This action instantly shocked everyone present!!!
They couldn't understand why Oppenheimer chose to shake his head and refuse when he had such an obvious advantage. Dina Zedai behind him was even more anxious. She desperately hoped that Oppenheimer would accept this victory that seemed to have been won.
She couldn't help but say, "Oppenheimer, as long as you open the void terminal, you will find the answer." Her voice was full of anticipation and anxiety.
However, Oppenheimer, also known as Chiki Ueno, just shook his head indifferently.
His behavior made Nafis unable to help but kindly remind him, "Young man, there is no rule that prohibits the use of void terminals in debates."
"Sir Nafis, I don't have a void terminal, and I don't plan to use it." Ueno Chiki said this calmly, but it caused an uproar in the square.
Almost everyone in Xumi will wear a Void Terminal during their lifetime, which is an important source of knowledge for them. The popularity of Void Terminal is like that of modern people's mobile phones, which is an indispensable part of their lives.
Everyone was deeply shocked by his words. They couldn't imagine how he could accumulate such profound knowledge without the Void Terminal.
Afterwards, Nafis reluctantly announced that the debate ended in a draw.
A smile appeared on Hazard's lips, and his originally tense face relaxed. In the next sages' meeting, I have the advantage!
The crowd gradually dispersed, and Saidafei walked up to Ueno Chiki with a complicated expression, "Oppenheimer, why?"
Ueno Chishu didn't look at him, but looked up at the sky. "I shook my head not to mean that I don't know, but,"
"And what?" asked Saidafi.
"But your question itself is wrong! The Minglun School's study of astrology is a pseudo-academic discipline and has no research value at all!"
Chapter 122 Bet
When Ueno Chiki said this, everyone's eyes changed when they looked at him. No one expected that he would be so bold as to openly criticize the Minglun School, one of the six major schools.
"Arrogant!" Azar's voice was like thunder, instantly drowning out all the noise. His face was ashen, and his angry eyes stared directly at Ueno Chiki. "How dare you describe the Millennium School of the Church of God as pseudo-academic! Do you know that you are challenging the dignity of academia!"
Ueno Chiki was not intimidated by his momentum and replied calmly, "I am not challenging the dignity of academia, on the contrary, I am defending the dignity of academia.
Throughout the thousand-year history of the Jiaoling Academy, the Minglun School has never played any role in the development of Xumi, and all the papers and achievements are useless waste. "
"What do you know?" Azar asked angrily, "Our Minglun School's research is the most profound and cutting-edge in the academic world.
We have been exploring the truth and destiny reflected by the starry sky. This is a great cause that is beyond the scope of ordinary people's understanding.
As long as we can master these, we may be able to change the entire world and lead Xumi to a brand new future."
He eased his temper a little, but his tone was still full of disdain and arrogance: “Moreover, as a great sage, I have enough authority and say in the evaluation of academics.
I don’t think that with your academic level, you are qualified to evaluate the Minglun School. You may have some talent, but in this vast ocean of academics, you are still too young and too superficial. ”
Ueno Chiki did not reply. He stood quietly in the wind, his tall and straight pine-like body seemed to blend into the surrounding world.
And on his waist, a seal with a crying dove was quietly hung. This tiny action did not escape the attention of several people.
Azar straightened up, with his hands behind his back, as if he was sure of victory. "According to the rules of the House of Wisdom, the Sages' Council will decide whether to admit you as a scholar of the Seventh School to join the House of Wisdom."
"Great Sage, how about we make a bet? The Sages' Council must recognize me as a scholar of the Seventh School." Ueno Chiki proposed to Azar.
"Oh? What if you lose?"
"If I lose, I will immediately go to Daocheng Forest to practice and never set foot in Xumi City again."
When Azar heard this, he sneered in his heart. This Oppenheimer was courting his own destruction. "I agree to the bet."
"Great Sage, if you lose, please agree to one of my requests." Ueno Chiki said.
"What request?"
"I want to go to the Jingshan Palace to see the Little Auspicious Grass King!"
Azar's face changed slightly and he hesitated for a moment, but he quickly put aside his hesitation. He didn't believe that he would lose this bet with his control over the Sages' Council.
"Oppenheimer, I hope you can have a good time in Daochenglin."
Ueno Chiki smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Then Azar turned and left the square, preparing to convene a meeting of sages.
Nafis walked up to Ueno Chiki and patted him on the shoulder gently. "Young man, you are so arrogant that you dare to directly criticize the Minglun School as pseudo-academic. It's a pity that you are still too young and impetuous. But don't worry, I will write a letter to my student Tinari and ask him to take good care of you."
"Thank you." Ueno Chiki expressed his sincere gratitude. Although he did not think that he would be exiled to Daochenglin, he still accepted the kindness of the elder.
Nafis sighed lightly, turned around and left. He was going to attend the sages' meeting that was about to be held.
"Oppenheimer, can you explain the three questions you just asked to me, your senior?"
Wearing a white flower-bud skirt, Falusan was like a fresh and refined lily. She walked lightly to Ueno Chiki, and her lush green ponytails danced gently with her steps.
Her face looked very young, full of girlish vitality and innocence, but when she opened her mouth she spoke in an old-fashioned manner.
Her appearance made Dina Zedai, who was beside Ueno Chiki, nervous. An intellectual and beautiful woman like Faluzan was usually very popular with male scholars. What if she took the initiative to eat young grass?
Ueno Chiki nodded, "With pleasure!"
Then he stood on a high ground in the square and began his explanation.