Zheng Jie had obtained the title of a 3-star great teacher for over 20 years. However, he had only been working in the Central Province Academy for five years. He couldn't be considered a veteran, but he had some qualifications.
Honestly speaking, if it wasn't for Sun Mo's guidance that implicated his interests, Zheng Jie wouldn't jump out to criticize Sun Mo even if he was beaten to death.
Once Qin Feng gave up on the meteor hammer and changed to the great halberd, it was fine if he didn't obtain any results. But if his strength improved by leaps and bounds, where would he put his face?
The most important thing was that he would have to leave the Central Province Academy to find a place to stay. Otherwise, there wouldn't be any students who would acknowledge him as their teacher.
If one wanted to obtain the title of a 4-star great teacher, one must have a personal student who was ranked on the Hero Rankings.
Zheng Jie had worked hard for so many years, but he hadn't managed to nurture such an outstanding student. Hence, he gradually became a salted fish. However, he had some pride and didn't wish to be looked down upon.
What should he do?
Then he could only keep changing schools.
Zheng Jie didn't force things. After speaking, he started to pray for Sun Mo to give up and stop guiding Qin Feng.
Sun Mo fell silent. It wasn't that he was afraid of Zheng Jie, but rather, he didn't wish to hurt the harmony between them. After all, Zheng Jie was also a teacher of his school.
"Sun Mo, you mustn't give in in such a situation!"
Gu Xiuxun reminded him in a low voice.
Right now, Sun Mo was a character who was at the heart of the struggle. Many people praised him, but there were also many who were jealous of him and were waiting to slander him.
Sun Mo had considered their relationship as colleagues and gave in. But in the mouths of those anti-fans, Sun Mo's skills were inferior.
"Teacher Sun, sometimes, you have no choice but to fight!"
Jin Mujie sighed. "The most important thing for a great teacher is fame. If you can avoid the stain of failure, don't touch it for your entire life."
Sun Mo was still conflicted.
"Teacher Sun, you're a good person!"
Jin Mujie sighed ruefully. After that, she nagged, "Moreover, you care about Zheng Jie's face, but don't you care about Qin Feng's future? If he can't guide Qin Feng, he deserves to be scolded.
"Remember this. As great teachers, teaching our students is the most important thing."
As she spoke, a golden halo erupted from Jin Mujie's body.
With Priceless Advice, Sun Mo's spirits stirred and he understood. He then cupped his fists toward Zheng Jie. "Teacher Zheng, I'm sorry."
Zheng Jie's lips curled up as he sighed in his heart. In the end, they still had to compete. However, he did have some good impression of Sun Mo.
This was a man who would consider others and was not so materialistic.
If it was any other young and hot-blooded master teacher, they would definitely fight to the death in front of a thousand spectators for the sake of fame.
It's just that I can't lose this match.
"Teacher Sun, please!"
Zheng Jie cupped his fists. They were going to debate.
"The advantages of the halberd over the meteor hammer are: First, it has more cultivation techniques. Second, it is easier to train and can take shape faster. Third, it is similar to a spear. In the future, even if I grow old and my body becomes weak, I can change to a spear and still maintain at least 70% of my battle prowess. Fourth, it has the advantage of a long-handled weapon. Whatever the meteor hammer can do, it can also do."
Sun Mo opened his mouth and gave four reasons.
"Worry!"
Zheng Jie's expression didn't change, but he felt extremely frustrated in his heart. Wasn't Sun Mo's judgment a little too vicious?
Back then, he let Qin Feng cultivate the meteor hammer because he wanted to see if he could dig out Qin Feng's potential.
Cultivate the halberd?
Zheng Jie had also considered this before. However, given Qin Feng's aptitude, his achievements would be limited.
However, how could he say such words to his student?
This would surely impact him.
"The meteor hammer is hard to train in, but once it's mastered, it would be very powerful. Because cultivators have very little experience in dealing with the meteor hammer, this is their advantage.
"Also, I have an objection to the fourth point. If the meteor hammer can do it, the halberd might not be able to do it. If not, is there a need for such a weapon to exist?"
Zheng Jie retaliated.
"No matter how good the meteor hammer is, what you cultivate is the long blade, right?"
A single sentence from Sun Mo caused Zheng Jie to be speechless. He almost suffered internal injuries.
(You can't be like this.)
Sun Mo's words were like taking drastic measures.
Usually speaking, teachers would teach their students what they were most proficient in. In the end, they didn't even know how to use the meteor hammer, yet they wanted their students to cultivate it. How could this be justified?
Qin Feng frowned. In the past, he was very innocent and had never considered this problem. Now that he thought about it, even his teacher didn't know how to use the meteor hammer.
Seeing Qin Feng's expression, Zheng Jie didn't want to be misunderstood. Hence, he explained, "Feng`er, don't despise my words. If you cultivate the halberd, your future achievements will be like this. But if you cultivate the meteor hammer, there's still a trace of chance for you to stand out."
Qin Feng's countenance alternated between red and green before turning pale.
In this world, there was nothing more painful than a personal teacher whom one respected denying one's talent and future.
"Teacher Zheng!"
Sun Mo's tone was filled with reproach.
"Feng`er, you should recognize reality!"
Zheng Jie sighed and shrugged. If he wanted to blame someone, he could only blame Sun Mo for being too overbearing.
"Since you feel that I'm not good enough, why did you still accept me? Could it be that you were lying when you said you wanted to guide me to success? "
Qin Feng doubted.
"The standard for success is different!"
Zheng Jie looked straight into Qin Feng's eyes. "I didn't lie to you. At the very least, I'm working hard to dig out your potential."
"Teacher Zheng, just say a few words less!"
Sun Mo interjected. "I understand your mentality, but saying such words is too hurtful. It's also a type of humiliation to you."
"As great teachers, what we have to do is to turn the impossible into the impossible. If we only guide geniuses, what's the point?"
Sun Mo looked at Qin Feng and consoled him, "Don't be disheartened. You are still young and still growing. You still have unstimulated potential."
Qin Feng, who had suffered a huge blow, immediately shed tears of gratitude when he heard Sun Mo's words. He felt warmth in his heart. It was like he had found a warm bonfire on a cold winter night.
"Teacher Sun, I..."
Qin Feng cried. (Why don't I have such a good teacher?)
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Qin Feng + 1,000. Respect (1,692/10000).
"Anyone can say nice things and pour chicken soup on someone. But reality is like a thick mace that can ruthlessly break your legs."
Zheng Jie was already over 50 years old and had long since passed the naive age where he loved to dream. He actually wanted to say this, but in the end, he didn't say it.
Because he didn't wish to strip away Qin Feng's last bit of hope.
In Zheng Jie's heart, he still had the dignity of a great teacher. He didn't continue to hurt Qin Feng for the sake of face.
"Teacher Zheng, you have already given up, right?"
Sun Mo no longer debated and asked instead.
Zheng Jie fell silent.
In truth, he had already started to dawdle around. In any case, a 3-star great teacher would receive great respect in many schools.
"The most terrifying thing for humans isn't failure but giving up."
Sun Mo understood Zheng Jie's mentality.
When you kept on failing, you would truly feel despair.
It was just like how there was a student in Sun Mo's previous class. His results weren't bad when he first joined the school, but after taking the exam twice, he was always at the bottom. From then on, no matter how Sun Mo encouraged him, it was useless.
"If humans don't save themselves, how can the heavens save you?"
Sun Mo counter-asked.
"Are you willing to stop here for the rest of your life? The scenery ahead is so beautiful, but you no longer have a chance to see it. Don't you feel regret? "
Bzz!
A golden halo radiated out.
Priceless Advice erupted again.
"Teacher Zheng, I've said everything I want to say."
Sun Mo clasped his hands.
Such a victory or defeat no longer had any meaning. What was the point of winning against a loser?
Looking at Sun Mo's disdainful gaze and listening to Sun Mo's persuasion, Zheng Jie's nerves trembled. He felt ashamed, but it was also as if he had been given a rude awakening.
That was right, was he really willing to miss out on the scenery ahead that he had never seen before?
When he was young, he was also high-spirited and wanted to become a saint!
"Teacher Sun, this lowly one has benefited from your guidance!"
Zheng Jie suddenly bowed toward Sun Mo. "I want to resign from my position as a teacher in the Central Province Academy. I hope that Teacher Sun can help me inform Headmaster An."
After that, Zheng Jie looked toward Qin Feng.
"Feng`er, after I took you in as my disciple, I've been doing my best to guide you. It's because my strength isn't good enough that I wasn't able to let you grow."
Zheng Jie bitterly smiled. "So, from today onward, I'm willing to dissolve our teacher-student relationship."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng turned pale with fright. "Teacher!"
"There's no need to say anything more. Let's part on good terms!"
Zheng Jie stopped Qin Feng. "Teacher Sun is not bad. If you can acknowledge him as your teacher, it would be very beneficial to your future. You have to grab hold of this opportunity!"
After saying this, Zheng Jie clasped his hands toward Jin Mujie. He then flicked his sleeves and turned to leave.
"Teacher Zheng..."
Jin Mujie was speechless.
No matter how weak a 3-star great teacher was, they were still the main force of a school. In the end, Zheng Jie left because of her. How was she going to explain this to An Xinhui?
"There's no need to persuade him. You should be the one giving him your blessings instead."
Sun Mo spoke and then spoke in a clear voice, "I hope that Teacher Zheng will have a bright future ahead of him and break through to become a 4-star great teacher soon."
"Many thanks for Teacher Sun's auspicious words!"
Zheng Jie laughed uproariously, sweeping away the gloominess that had accumulated over the years. "When I become a 4-star great teacher, I'll come and seek guidance from you again!"
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Zheng Jie + 1,000. Respect (1,867/10000).
The students in the surroundings all had dumbfounded looks on their faces. They had thought that this would be an exciting great teacher confrontation, but they didn't expect it to be so harmonious.
"What does this count as? Is this a situation? "
"What situation? Teacher Sun is clearly the one who won. Didn't you see that even Teacher Zheng has given up? "
"Yes, Teacher Sun is no longer just guiding Qin Feng. He is guiding Teacher Zheng as well."
Among the students, there were still a few who understood.
Clearly, Zheng Jie had removed his teacher-student relationship with Qin Feng because of Sun Mo. Moreover, he had given up on himself and had regained his fighting spirit.
One could say that regardless of Sun Mo's personality or talent, Zheng Jie was completely convinced.
"To a great teacher, a true victory isn't to win against you. Rather, it's to make you do things according to their teachings."
Jin Mujie sighed ruefully.
Sun Mo's cultivation base wasn't just a notch higher compared to Douzhan. Moreover, she glanced at Sun Mo and discovered that he basically didn't care about victory or defeat.
"His mentality is really good!"
(Aiya, I really want to collect his bones and turn them into specimens to place on my bookshelf.)
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Jin Mujie + 200. Respect (5,630/10000).
Qin Feng was conflicted. (Is it appropriate for me to acknowledge a teacher now?) But if he didn't, he probably wouldn't have such a chance after passing this village.
After all, his teacher had said that his aptitude was ordinary. Given Sun Mo's current fame, if he didn't have an opportunity, it was almost impossible for him to successfully acknowledge Sun Mo as his teacher.
"Aren't you going to send your teacher off?"
Sun Mo looked at Qin Feng. "I'll still say the same thing. The best might not be the most suitable for you. Other than choosing the meteor hammer, Teacher Zheng's guidance toward you is truly meticulous. If not, you wouldn't have the confidence to stand here and challenge Qu Bo."
Sun Mo's words were like a bucket of wisdom, allowing Qin Feng to instantly understand.
"Teacher Sun, thank you!"
After Qin Feng bowed, he jumped off the stage and went to chase after Zheng Jie.
Ding!
"Congratulations, you've guided a pair of teacher and disciple and obtained their recognition. Each of you obtained 1,000 + favorable impression points. Reward: 1x mysterious treasure chest."
Ding!
"Congratulations, you've obtained an achievement. At the same time, you obtained 1,000 favorable impression points from a pair of teacher and disciple. Reward: 1x mysterious treasure chest."
Sun Mo was very satisfied. He had profited a lot this time.
"Aiya, how vexing. Who should I acknowledge as my teacher? Forget it, let's fight another round and obtain 14 consecutive victories to calm my nerves. "
Qu Bo issued a challenge loudly. "Is there anyone else who wants to give me guidance? Please go up the stage! "
No one moved. It was because this Qu Bo was truly strong.
Qu Bo called out three times in a row, but no one replied. He helplessly shrugged. (Forget it, I'll choose Teacher Sun.)
After all, one's looks would age quickly, and becoming strong was something that would last for a lifetime.
Just when Qu Bo was preparing to acknowledge someone as his teacher, a youth leaped up the stage like a cheetah.
Sun Mo frowned. It was Helian Beifang.
This barbarian youth from the north didn't speak much. He directly drew his blade and stared at Qu Bo with a sharp gaze like a lone wolf.
He wasn't afraid at all. He hadn't gone up the stage because he wanted to wait until no one dared to challenge Qu Bo before fighting him.
Only then would it be more glorious to defeat him.
"You want to step on me to rise to fame? You are thinking too much! "
Qu Bo's lips twitched. He brandished his longsword and swung it in the air. His aura was off the charts.
Helian Beifang lowered his body and gripped the curved blade tightly in his right hand.
"Come, I'll let a barbarian like you witness the glory of someone from the Central Plains."
Qu Bo modestly let Helian Beifang attack first.
Swish!
Helian Beifang rushed out and closed the distance between them in the blink of an eye. After that, he slashed out with his blade.
Swish!
The curved blade was like a clap of thunder and lightning.
"So fast!"
Qu Bo's eyes instantly opened wide. Just when he wanted to lift his sword to block, his shoulder suffered a slash.
Swish!
The intense pain in his shoulder caused Qu Bo's expression to change. It was because the other party had slashed with the back of the blade. If it was the blade, his right arm would have been gone.
Helian Beifang, who was in combat, was ruthless and didn't speak much.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The curved blade slashed out consecutively, creating a ball of violent wind.
Qu Bo retreated again. However, this time around, it wasn't a battle tactic. Rather, he was forced into a corner. His longsword was fully focused on defense, but he was already at his limit. He basically didn't have any excess energy to counterattack.
"Qu Bo is going to lose!"
Jin Mujie was surprised. "Where did this young man from the north come from?"
"He must be unorthodox, right?"
Gu Xiuxuan's beautiful eyes gleamed. This young man from a different race was so impressive. His cultivation art was ordinary, but his aptitude was off the charts.
If his blade art was a little stronger, he would be able to insta-kill Qu Bo.
"Senior Qu, go for it!"
"Kill this barbarian!"
"Damn, the smell on this fellow is so strong. How many days has it been since he last bathed?"
The students discussed. Quite a number of them were filled with hostility.
This was still considered good. If this was in Jing Province, everyone below the stage would be booing. However, when Helian Beifang heard the commotion below, his countenance changed.
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