PFC Chapter 12368
Chapter 12368
Chapter 12368
Li Tianguo explained to everyone, "The key to the method of exhaustion is that it must be as close as possible to the perfect circle. In other words, the more sides a regular polygon has, the more accurate the calculated circle ratio will be!"
Many people have a vague understanding.
This is, after all, the Heavenly Prefecture, not the mortal world. If it were a matter of cultivation theory, anyone could give a long speech, but this kind of dry mathematical foundation is something that ordinary people would never touch.
If this weren't the final race, most people wouldn't even be interested in watching the spectacle.
However, the young masters from various noble families, including the big shots from the Heavenly Palace, observed the scene with exceptional care.
At their level, they clearly understand that the essence of cultivation is actually improving cognition, both self-cognition and cognition of the world.
The deeper one's understanding, the higher the likelihood of reaching the next level.
The value of pi may seem ordinary, but it is actually directly related to the most fundamental aspect of the rules governing the entire world.
At first glance, it seems to have no effect on their cultivation at all, but in a subtle way, it has a value far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.
"It was worth coming today."
Confucius and the group of unparalleled old monsters all had their eyes shining.
In a short while, Cheng Lingyun had laid out a regular 96-sided polygon on the sand table, and then began to calculate right under everyone's noses.
The entire calculation process, step by step, is written out clearly.
After watching a few steps, even ordinary people who don't understand the subject began to feel the profound meaning revealed in it, feeling impressed but not knowing it.
After a full half hour, Cheng Lingyun finally put down her pen.
Looking at the set of numbers on the sand table, everyone gasped in unison.
3:1408?
The eyes of the group of bigwigs lit up: "This person is truly a genius to be able to calculate the circumference ratio to this extent!"
It is no exaggeration to say that this set of figures alone is enough to leave a significant mark on the history of Tianjun.
However, Cheng Lingyun only paused for a moment before continuing her calculations.
A moment later, another set of numbers appeared before everyone's eyes.
3:1429?
The group looked at each other, unsure of each other's intentions.
Someone couldn't help but scratch their head: "What does this mean? How did you get two different circumference ratios?"
Li Tianguo looked at it for a moment, then suddenly perked up: "No, she's calculating the limit of circumference. The true circumference lies between these two numbers!"
The bigwigs of the Heavenly Palace all cheered.
"The circumference ratio is between 3.1408 and 3.1429!"
Among them were many seasoned mathematicians with profound mathematical knowledge, who immediately verified the calculations on the spot, and the final results were all consistent.
"It can't be wrong! It definitely can't be wrong!"
One of the old monsters immediately declared, "This old man is prepared to take this woman as his disciple, so none of you should try to take her from me!"
The eyelids of all the powerful family patriarchs twitched.
This man was a legendary figure who once dominated an entire generation. His status was so high that only Confucius could probably barely overshadow him.
The key is that this disciple has few followers, and like the Kong family, it is a single lineage. Once anyone enters his sect, their status will soar to the top, comparable to a top second-generation heir!
For Cheng Lingyun, this was like a carp leaping over the dragon gate.
Yuan Boxi reminded him, "Elder Zong, this may not be her own achievement. If you want to take on a disciple, I think you should go directly to Bi Yang."
The old monster known as Elder Zong glanced at him and said, "I'd like to take Bi Yang in, but he has to be willing himself."
Everyone couldn't laugh or cry.
As a research fanatic who is completely clueless about interpersonal relationships, Bi Yang's ability to become the leader of the Shenhou Group speaks volumes about his hard skills.
Back then, there were more than just one or two big shots eyeing his potential.
Unfortunately, they weren't interested in any of the olive branches extended to them.
The number of extraordinary figures who were turned away by him was not just one or two; they could easily form a football team if they were all put together.
Elder Zong curled his lip and said, "Even if it's not original, the fact that this little girl can write out the entire calculation process so completely and clearly is already a rare talent. How many people can compare to her?"
Everyone fell silent.
Character aside, even if this was indeed Bi Yang's work and Cheng Lingyun simply copied it, if she didn't have enough skill herself, anyone else would likely not even be able to copy it properly.
At this moment, Cheng Lingyun let out a long breath, feeling a surge of relief.
She spent a whole month preparing for this moment, memorizing the entire calculation process flawlessly.
Everyone thought she had a deep understanding of the subject, but little did they know that she didn't understand many of the calculation steps at all.
She simply memorized Bi Yang's manuscript word for word, and that was all.
If we have to talk about profound skills, she can only be described as having profound memory skills at most.
Even so, it was quite a challenge for her to be able to memorize it successfully today, but fortunately she didn't falter at the crucial moment.
Cheng Lingyun looked at the opposite side of the sand table and chuckled, "You can admit defeat now."
Lin Yi looked puzzled: "Huh?"
Cheng Lingyun said calmly, "It is a blessing to have self-awareness. Knowing when to give up futile struggles and choosing to bow to the truth is a happy thing, isn't it?"
Lin Yi looked at the other person with amusement: "You think you've already won?"
Cheng Lingyun shook her head and chuckled: "Do you think you can overturn my calculations?"
She was absolutely certain that no one in the entire Tianjun County could surpass Bi Yang's mathematical abilities; even those unparalleled old monsters might not have that level of skill.
There's absolutely no chance with this unknown guy in front of me.
On other tracks, there might be a chance of unexpected defeat, since it's hard to say whether the opponent has discovered any loopholes in the track.
But this is a knowledge-seeking race, and the competition is based on the most basic mathematics.
When it comes to math, if you can't solve it, you just can't solve it; there are no shortcuts.
As a seasoned victim, Cheng Lingyun has a great deal of authority to speak on this matter.
The only variable in today's race was her misremembering of Bi Yang's manuscript. Now that she has successfully memorized it, there is no chance of any further mishaps.
Those listening to this conversation from the sidelines did not perceive Cheng Lingyun as arrogant at all; on the contrary, they felt that it was only natural.
Now that things have come to this, it would be truly ungrateful of Lin Yi to continue harassing him.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "Then I'll try my hand at it."
As they were talking, the person who had been sitting in the sand table for a long time finally began to move.
Both are made of bamboo strips and wooden sticks, and both are constructed of regular polygons.
Cheng Lingyun sneered and shook her head: "Do the steps I've already done again. Are you sure you can really memorize them all?"
"You just learned the method of exhaustion, right?"
The crowd outside scoffed: "This guy is shameless. If you had used any other method, I wouldn't have scolded you for wasting my time!"