The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1265 - 374: Academic State Full of Talents (Part 2)

Unlike before, these students who have come for the reputation are no longer here for those few "free" credits; many haven't even signed up for the course at all.

Almost everyone came here purely driven by a thirst for knowledge and curiosity.

Among those auditing, not only are there assistants, but even masters and professors have made an appearance...

Barrett sat among the crowd, watching Master Colin on the podium explain the "leverage principle" in a simplified manner, his expression half in admiration and half in regret.

He admired Prince Colin for achieving such remarkable feats in such a short time, yet regretted why, despite the opportunity being right in front of him, it always seemed to slip through his fingers.

Clearly, he was the first to arrive...

Watching those magic apprentices listening attentively, madly taking notes in their notebooks, Barrett suddenly felt a slight sense of urgency.

He finally stopped daydreaming and instead focused on listening to the lecture seriously.

"... Give me a lever long enough, and a stable fulcrum, and I could move the entire Tower of Great Sage with just my bare hands!" Luo Yan's voice was clear and magnetic, reverberating in the ears of every listener. "I know this may sound unbelievable, but I believe if you have listened to my previous lectures, you can understand why I say this."

Pressing his somewhat sour brow, Skein took a deep breath, put down the feather pen, and raised his hand. Once permitted, he pushed aside the chair and stood up, asking curiously.

"But sir, what a lever can achieve, magic can equally do, and instead of finding the long lever you mentioned, isn't it easier for us to leverage the power of magic?"

He didn't understand why this prince kept emphasizing the power of mortals when, evidently, the prince himself was a transcendent.

Since the beginning of this course, the prince had not once talked about the theory of magic, and the only spells demonstrated were Black Iron Level ones.

Thinking of Professor Arist's urging, Skein also felt a bit anxious. He hoped the prince would quickly delve into his domain of expertise, allowing him to stand out.

Otherwise, as the number of students in this class grew, catching the prince's attention with his magical talent would become increasingly difficult.

Looking at this studious and inquisitive young man, Luo Yan smiled faintly and answered his confusion in a relaxed tone.

"That's right, I have never denied that magic is a powerful tool; in fact, I am quite skilled in it myself."

Then why—

Skein was about to ask when Prince Colin on the podium continued.

"... However! Saying magic is a powerful tool does not mean mortal wisdom is worthless. These two things not only do not conflict but can act in complementary ways! For example, if I have a ball of fire in my hand, wanting it to burn more vigorously, the right course of action would not only involve increasing magic power output but also adding a bit of 'wind' power to it."

Luo Yan waved his hand, and flames flickered from his fingertips. Then he gently blew, and after a momentary flicker, the fire indeed burned more vigorously.

Skein's eyes widened.

Not because he didn't understand the principle of bellows making a fire burn stronger, but because he suddenly recalled the prince's explanation on "combustion" in a previous lecture. The knowledge dormant in his mind was suddenly awakened by that flickering flame!

Almost every apprentice can conjure a fireball, but none have ever pondered the principles of "combustion."

In an instant, he felt enlightened.

Not just him.

Several professors seated at the back of the classroom also showed contemplative expressions, seemingly making connections with their research.

Further thinking...

So that's why.

Lowering his hood deeply, Professor Hector, hiding in the shadows at the back, nodded thoughtfully, suddenly gaining new insights into Prince Colin's paper.

If the "interference theory of the 440th Void Realm" were understood as a spell, then the "science" described by the prince in class might be its true source of power.

The former is like a thousand-changing "method," while the latter is the ever-consistent "way!"

Upon realizing this, Hector suddenly felt some regret.

He shouldn't have held a prejudice, dismissing the prince's teaching as a joke. If only he had come earlier to listen to this so-called science class!

Standing on the podium, Luo Yan did not notice the sentiments stirred in Professor Hector nor was concerned by it.

As a performer with professional ethics, his duty is to play his role well, not to focus on any particular audience's expression.

"... If I can use magic to move a mountain, then understanding this mountain's structure and mechanics, I can accomplish the same thing with less magic power."

"Of course we should study magic; it is the gift from Saint Sis, and the destiny bestowed upon us. However, we must also recognize that forms of power are diverse, and magic should not be the sole answer to all things in the world."

"Our universe does not possess a single truth. All discussions regarding 'singularity' are not science but religion... Of course, this is merely my personal opinion."

Applause erupted in the classroom.