Being a teacher was a responsibility, and it was also a code of conduct.
Ever since he comprehended the Heart of a Teacher, Zhang Xuan had never forgotten the meaning of this word.
And he himself had indeed achieved this.
Toward his direct disciples, as long as he could impart them to them, he would never hold anything back.
After making arrangements for Wei Ruyan, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and took out two bottles of Foundation Reinforcing Pills. With a tap of his finger, he infused several surges of Heaven's Path zhenqi into them.
Under normal circumstances, these pills wouldn't have any effect on Saint 4-dan cultivators. However, with his Heaven's Path zhenqi infused into them, it would be able to treat injuries and neutralize a hundred poisons.
Furthermore, by infusing his zhenqi into the pills, it would be nourished by the medicinal herbs. Even if the zhenqi were to leave the body for a very long time, it wouldn't dissipate.
It was completely different from infusing it into a wine pot.
"There are ten pills in each bottle. It should be enough for the two of them to deal with anything!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
These pills were prepared for Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai. Since he had entrusted them to protect Wei Ruyan, he had to ensure that she wouldn't be poisoned to death.
After which, he took out a blank book and brush and wrote out a simplified version of the Heaven's Path Poison Art. After which, he pondered for a moment and wrote a set of cultivation technique regarding Poison Master Bai's condition before leaving the Anthive Nest and returning to the courtyard.
It was already late at night, and even with Zhang Xuan's immense cultivation, he still felt extremely fatigued.
Sitting cross-legged on the floor, he drove his zhenqi a few times before he finally recovered. Following which, he heard knocking on the door.
Midnight had arrived!
"Come in!"
Right after that, Poison Master Bai and Poison Master Hai pushed open the door and walked in. They walked up to Zhang Xuan and kneeled on the floor with determination in their eyes.
"Founder, we have made up our mind!"
"Un. I won't mistreat you!"
Knowing that the other party would make such a decision, Zhang Xuan nodded. He collected their souls into the Library of Heaven's Path before flicking his wrist and passing the pills and cultivation technique manuals he had prepared over.
Taking a look at them, the breathing of the duo hastened.
They were all Saint 4-dan pinnacle experts, and they had been cultivating poison arts since they were young. As such, they were well-versed in the usage of poison. The secret manual before them might seem simple, but it pointed straight to the essence of the art. If they were to cultivate according to it, they would be able to concoct and control grade-8 poison with ease!
Of course … the prerequisite was that his cultivation had to break through!
"Bai Ting, this is a cultivation technique that I've specially prepared for you. It's able to resolve the situation of your Origin Gate being tightly shut. If you cultivate according to it, it won't be long before you achieve a breakthrough if nothing unexpected happens!"
After saying that, Zhang Xuan passed a secret manual over.
Zhang Xuan did not possess the Saint 4-dan Heaven's Path Divine Art, so it was impossible for him to impart the Heaven's Path Divine Art to Luo Ruoxin. However, through the Library of Heaven's Path, he was able to learn of the flaws of the Heaven's Path Divine Art, so it wasn't too difficult for him to create a solution for it.
Strictly speaking, what he had created was not a cultivation technique, but a healing technique that was tailored to his opponent's condition.
As long as Xiao Chen trained strictly, he would be able to resolve the problem of his Yuan Gate being tightly shut. Making a breakthrough would also be a matter of time.
"Hai Mingjin, show me a punch!"
After instructing Bai Ting to cultivate, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze to Poison Master Hai.
Knowing that the other party was going to impart a cultivation technique to him, Hai Mingjin immediately executed a battle technique and threw a punch.
A book materialized in the Library of Heaven's Path, and after a long moment of contemplation, Zhang Xuan imparted a cultivation technique to Hai Mingjin.
He had been facing the duo with his eyes closed, and it would be troublesome for him to take out a book to write it down. Thus, it was better for him to impart it verbally.
While he was astonished, Poison Master Hai's admiration for the other party deepened.
With just a single punch, the other party was able to see through the flaws in his cultivation, and in less than an incense's time, he was able to create a cultivation technique to deal with them … Most likely, only the founder of the Poison Temple, an expert who had fought on par with even Kong Shi, was capable of such a feat!
Hong long!
Before the sun could rise, a resounding explosion sounded. Poison Master Bai Ting's body jolted, and a massive Primordial Spirit floated out from his body. It shone brightly in the surroundings, carrying a heavy pressure with it.
Saint 5-dan, Leaving Aperture realm!
At Leaving Aperture realm, one's Primordial Spirit would be able to leave one's body and roam the world freely. Even if one's physical body were to die, one's Primordial Spirit would still be able to survive.
More importantly, one's Primordial Spirit would be able to better fuse with nature and the world, thus granting one greater fighting prowess!
Upon reaching this realm, every single one of them would possess devastating fighting prowess, inspiring awe and fear in others. Stepping into the ranks of 8-star poison masters, they would stand at the very peak of the Master Teacher Continent!
Not too long after Poisoner White achieved a breakthrough, the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly gushed forth once more, and Poison Master Hai's Primordial Spirit also broke out of his body.
The duo had cultivated the cultivation technique that Zhang Xuan had specially prepared for them, and they had achieved a breakthrough as well.
Withdrawing their Primordial Spirits, they walked up to Zhang Xuan and bowed deeply in admiration. There was no longer any doubt in their minds.
Even Nine Star poison masters were incapable of achieving a breakthrough so swiftly, and yet, the young man before them was able to do so. If he wasn't the founder of the Poison Temple, who else could he be?
"Alright, stand guard outside. No one is to disturb us, and no one is to peep in!"
Ignoring the reverent gazes of the duo, Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"Yes!"
After the two poison masters left the residence, Zhang Xuan set up an isolation formation and released Wei Ruyan.
Only when the sun rose did he remove the formation and allow Bai Ting and Poison Master Hai in.
"Poison masters!"
Even though Zhang Xuan still looked the same as before, his cultivation and aura were only at Nascent Saint. At the same time, his eyes had become pure and clear, no longer as domineering as before.
Knowing that the soul of the founder had left his body, the faces of the duo darkened, and they clasped their fists.
"Un, that's her … new body. You must complete the task that she entrusted to you!"
Zhang Xuan pointed to Wei Ruyan.
"Don't worry, we'll definitely complete the task!"
Nodding their heads, the duo turned to look at Wei Ruyan, and a moment later, their faces flushed in agitation. "Could it be that … this young lady possesses the Innate Poison Body?"
"That's definitely the case. Otherwise, there's no way she could have withstood the lethal poison of the founder's soul!"
At this moment, Wei Ruyan's unique constitution had been awakened, and she was emanating a poisonous aura. As Seven Star pinnacle poison masters, it was natural that the duo was able to recognize her.
Initially, he thought that the founder was only forced to find a new body, but who could have thought that she would possess the Innate Poison Body as well? This was great news! He could already foresee that as long as he followed the founder, the Poison Hall would be able to return to its former glory.
"The founder has instructed us to leave this place as soon as possible and head to the headquarters of the Poison Temple. Even though she has successfully possessed a new body, she has fallen into a coma. She must be treated as soon as possible!"
Zhang Xuan instructed.
Poisoner White nodded. "The reason we are here is for a book from two thousand years ago. Yesterday, we sent Hall Master Ruo Qingyuan to retrieve it, and he should be back soon. Once he's done, we'll leave immediately!"
It shouldn't take too much effort to retrieve the book from the Mausoleum of Hall Masters.
"Book?" Zhang Xuan looked at Zhang Xuan doubtfully.
"Un. It has something to do with an ancient domain in Firesource City. It's said that it's going to open soon, and the headquarters has instructed us to take it with us. Perhaps, we might be able to find something useful there!"
Poisoner White didn't hide anything from them.
Even though the founder's soul was no longer in the other party's body, their souls were still under the other party's control, so they dared not hide anything from him.
"A book regarding Firesource City? Could it be … the map? "Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
A long time ago, he had heard from the old principal that a map had fallen into the hands of the Poison Temple. It seemed like the two of them were here for it.
"Can I take a look at the book you speak of after you obtain it? It's fine if I don't open it! "
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
As long as it was a book, the Library of Heaven's Path would allow him to copy it.
"Of course!"
Poisoner White nodded.
The other party was a poison master as well, not to mention, he was the first body that the founder had possessed. Even if the other party wanted to take a look at the book, he wouldn't dare to turn him down.
"I'll be thanking you then!"
Zhang Xuan chuckled. Just as he was about to say something, the ground suddenly shook intensely, and a deep rumble echoed from afar, as if something had collapsed.
"What's wrong?"
The trio's faces darkened as they flew up to the sky. Turning their gazes in the direction of the sound, they saw a powerful shockwave coming from the mountain range not too far away. It seemed like some kind of powerful expert was in the midst of a battle.
"It's a Saint 4-dan expert!"
Poisoner White's eyebrows shot up as he exclaimed.
"That's … the direction of the Mausoleum of Hall Masters! Let's head over to take a look! "
The strongest expert of the Poison Temple in Hongyuan, Ruo Qingyuan, was only at Saint 3-dan pinnacle. Yet, the might of a Saint 4-dan expert had suddenly burst forth from the direction of the Mausoleum of Hall Masters.
More importantly, it was at the Mausoleum of Hall Masters!
This was the place where the book was kept.
Sou! Sou! Sou!
With incredible speed, the trio arrived at the Mausoleum of Hall Masters in the blink of an eye. The towering structure of the Mausoleum of Hall Masters had already collapsed, and Elder Xu and the others were standing not too far away with anxious looks on their faces.
"What's going on?"
Poisoner White asked.
"Reporting to Poisoner White, I'm not too sure either. Last night, the hall master said that he was going in to retrieve something, and he told us to wait here for him.
However, he hasn't appeared yet … "Elder Xu replied anxiously.
"He hasn't come out yet? Something must have happened. Let's head over to take a look! "
Poisoner White's eyebrows shot up. Without any hesitation, he led the way into the Mausoleum of Hall Masters.
Poison Master Hai and Zhang Xuan followed closely behind him.
Elder Xu and the others hesitated for a moment before gritting their teeth and following behind Zhang Xuan.
Under normal circumstances, only the hall master was allowed to enter the Mausoleum of Hall Masters, and they weren't qualified to do so. However, given that something had happened, they had no choice but to break the rules.
Upon entering, Zhang Xuan saw that there were tombs all over the place. The tombs of the past Hall Masters were all tall and majestic, and the tombs at the front were engraved with the deeds of the past Hall Masters.
It did not take long for Zhang Xuan to catch up to Poisoner White and the others, only to see that they had already come to a halt. They were standing right in front of a huge pit with an awful complexion on their faces.
Following the gazes of the trio, Elder Xu narrowed his eyes in astonishment, and his face paled. "Hall Master …"
Hall Master Ruo Qingyuan was lying in the middle of the pit, his body covered in blood.
Zhang Xuan quickly rushed over and picked him up, only to find that the latter had already breathed his last. It was as if he had been struck by a palm strike, and even the crater in front of him might have been caused by the other party.
"Hall Master … is dead?"
The faces of the elders turned pale.
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