Seeing that not a single one of them had managed to reach Novice Mastery, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
Even though he had fixed the eighteen flaws of the palm art, there were still many flaws that remained. If they wished to cultivate it, they would still require a huge amount of zhenqi.
While the others weren't weak, they were still lacking compared to his Saint Ascension Decipher.
It couldn't be helped that they were unable to master it within a short period of time.
It was just like how he was willing to impart the might of the Azure Dragon Crescent Saber to his students, but … if they couldn't even pick up a saber, how could they possibly cultivate it?
Even the cleverest housewife couldn't cook without rice. Even though he was a master teacher, there was nothing he could do about the lack of zhenqi in the group.
"I'm heading to the Saint Ascension Hall to look for the old principal. Is there anyone who wishes to tag along?"
Knowing that there was no point in staying here any longer, Zhang Xuan said. In any case, he had already imparted the palm art to them, so they would have to depend on themselves to see how far they could reach in the future.
Previously, Ancient Sage Qiu Wu had said that the old principal and the Skyleaf King had headed to the Saint Ascension Hall together. If they wanted to save the old principal, they would have to head over as well.
"Let's head over together!"
Wu Shi and the others nodded.
They had already memorized the Heavenly Demon Great Sorrow Palm, so there was no point in them staying here any longer. Since that was the case, they might as well head over to look for Zhang Yinqiu and the others.
"Where did you go earlier?"
Along the way, Zhang Xuan suddenly recalled the sight of Lozosy flying over, and he couldn't help but send a telepathic message to her.
"I was just taking a look around …"
The young lady chuckled softly.
"I see …" Seeing that the other party was unwilling to speak about it, Zhang Xuan decided not to probe any further.
Following the markings on the map, the group soon arrived at a certain pavilion.
It was shrouded in clouds, giving it a sacred air.
Taking a look, President Han said with a grim expression, "There's an extremely powerful formation here. Those who enter will find it difficult to leave. How about this? I'll go in with Wu Shi and Zhang Shi. The rest of you should stay here for the time being!"
The pavilion didn't have a name, and it felt as if it was hidden within the void. Clearly, there was a massive formation shrouding it. Furthermore, considering what Ancient Sage Qiu Wu Shi had said earlier, there was a good chance that they wouldn't be able to return after entering the pavilion. Thus, there was no reason for them to take the risk.
"We're not afraid …" Feng Xun and the others replied grimly.
"It's not a matter of whether we're scared or not. It's just that we've all fallen into it. There's really no hope for us. Everyone, stay outside and check the surroundings. If they don't come out in three days, then we'll consider other things!"
Wu Shi said.
This involved everyone's safety, so he couldn't act on impulse.
Otherwise, if all of them fell into it, no one would be able to do anything about it.
"Alright!"
After a moment of hesitation, everyone nodded.
"You wait outside too. I'll be fine …"
With a faint smile, Zhang Xuan looked at Lozosy.
He didn't know what he would experience inside, but it would definitely be extremely dangerous. He didn't want the girl to follow behind him.
"Let's go together. We can take care of each other!"
The young lady looked over.
"This …" Seeing the firm determination in the other party's eyes, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Alright. However, you must be careful in there!"
Chuckling softly, Lozosy nodded in agreement.
Fearing that the remnant soul of the Skyleaf King would cause trouble for them, Zhang Xuan had President Han set up a grade-7 pinnacle Slaughter Formation around the area before leading Wu Shi and the others into the pavilion.
The formation around the pavilion was similar to the seal in the Subterranean Gallery. It was a one-directional formation, so there were no obstructions in entering the pavilion. However, as soon as one stepped into the pavilion, it would immediately form a seal, preventing one from leaving.
"As expected, there's no return …"
After walking for a moment, they suddenly felt as if the space behind them had been sealed. Everyone glanced at one another with grim expressions on their faces.
After passing through the seal, they didn't meet with any danger. Heaving a sigh of relief, they walked up to the pavilion and pushed open the door.
The first floor was extremely spacious. Rows of stone tablets stood at the center, and they were inscribed with densely packed words.
"These are … the insights for reaching Saint realm?"
Taking a look at the stone tablets, Zhang Xuan and Lozosy glanced at one another in astonishment.
They had seen the words on the stone tablets before. They were similar to those inscribed on the mountain path on the Saint Ascension Platform, containing insights on how to achieve a breakthrough to Saint realm.
"It seems like this Saint Ascension Pavilion is closely related to the God Ascension Platform …"
Given how similar the names were and how similar the content on the stone tablets were, it was hard for the duo to believe that there was no connection between the two.
Wu Shi and President Han seemed to have been to the Saint Ascension Platform as well, and upon seeing the content on the stone tablets, they were also taken aback.
Proceeding forward, they were just about to enter the second floor when they suddenly felt goosebumps rising all over their bodies. A sword qi suddenly shot straight toward them from the depths of the pavilion.
Hong long!
Wu Shi and President Han immediately drove their zhenqi to their limits, and they stepped forward simultaneously to face the sword qi.
Even though the two of them didn't form a formation, they still managed to produce a force greater than two.
Peng!
After coming into contact with the sword qi, they were forced to retreat several steps as their faces paled.
"It's the Skyleaf King …"
Zhang Xuan's face warped in astonishment.
To think that a sword qi that came from nowhere would be able to overwhelm two experts. Most likely, only the Skyleaf King, who was trapped here, was capable of such a feat.
"Hehe, that's right! Zhang Xuan, it would have been one thing if you hadn't come in, but now that you have, only death awaits you … "
A cold bellow sounded from the Skyleaf King's mouth. Following which, a towering figure slowly walked out from the depths of the pavilion.
Unlike the Primordial Spirits they had seen before, the Skyleaf King had a physical body this time around. He was even taller than the Scarletleaf King and Jadeleaf King.
"You recognize me? Did that fragmented soul … enter here to fuse with you? "
Hearing the Skyleaf King call out his name, Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
It seemed like the fragmented soul that had escaped previously had entered here as well. Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have been able to recognize him after being trapped here for two years.
"You caused my Primordial Spirit to be damaged. If you didn't come in, I wouldn't have been able to do anything to you. However, since you've entered, don't even dream of leaving!"
Sneering coldly, the Skyleaf King raised his finger and tapped it forward.
Wu Shi and President Han charged forward once more, and the zhenqi in their bodies surged furiously.
Peng! Peng!
With two dull thuds, the two of them were sent flying.
Even though they were powerful, they were still far from matching up to the Skyleaf King.
"Zhang Shi, hurry up and leave!"
Wu Shi bellowed as he forcefully landed on the ground. Spurting a mouthful of blood, he bellowed furiously.
The other party's Primordial Spirit hadn't even left his body yet, and the two of them were already no match for him. If they were to use their full strength, they wouldn't be a match for him at all!
"Leave? Do you think that you can still get away? "
The Skyleaf King sneered coldly as he clenched his fist.
Huala!
The entire pavilion was immediately shrouded by a powerful might, sealing the entire area.
"This is bad …"
Not expecting to meet the Skyleaf King right after entering, Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
The other party was already on guard against him, so it was impossible for him to beguile the other party. On the other hand, he wasn't a match for the other party either. Could it be that he could only wait for death here?
"Break for me!"
Raising his palm, Zhang Xuan executed the Heavenly Demon Great Sorrow Palm that he had just learned and struck the seal before him.
Weng!
The seal rippled slightly, but it didn't shatter. Instead, a powerful force burst forth from it, forcing Zhang Xuan to retreat a few steps, as if he had just struck a spring.
"This is the ultimate move that I came up with during the two years that I was trapped here. Even a Saint 5-dan expert is unable to break it, let alone a Nascent Saint cultivator like you!"
Seeing Zhang Xuan's actions, the Skyleaf King chuckled coldly.
President Han and Wu Shi also stood up and executed their strongest attacks on the seal, but just like Zhang Xuan, they were completely ineffective.
"I still have to decipher the artifact that Kong Shi left behind, so I don't have the time to waste on you …"
Shaking his head, the Skyleaf King flicked his finger, and a burst of sword qi shot forth.
This time, the might of the sword qi was greater than before, and it headed straight for Zhang Xuan. Judging from the might of the sword qi, it seemed like even a deity would be unable to save him once it struck him.
"It's over …"
Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Xuan's body stiffened.
He was already unable to withstand the might of the other party's fragmented soul, let alone the fact that he had been cultivating here for two years at his peak. Naturally, he wouldn't be able to withstand the might of the other party.
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to summon his clone to face the sword qi head-on, a burst of light suddenly shot toward him. Following which, a deafening explosion sounded, and the sight before him was suddenly filled with mist.
"It's a Seven Star pinnacle formation plate …"
Only a Seven Star pinnacle formation plate would be able to produce such a huge mist all of a sudden.
Even President Han didn't possess such a rare artifact, so why would it appear here?
"Everyone, follow me …"
Just as everyone was perplexed by the sight before them, they suddenly heard a telepathic message. Following which, the silhouette of an elder appeared before them.
"Is that … Vice School Head Ji Yan?"
Upon seeing the appearance of the elder, Wu Shi couldn't help but ask.
"That's me. Wu Shi, please follow me …"
The old man nodded and said.
"Alright!"
Nodding, Wu Shi beckoned the others over and followed closely behind the elder.
"Vice School Head Ji Yan?"
Hearing the conversation between the duo, Zhang Xuan immediately came to a realization.
Just like Vice School Head Mu Renxu, the other vice school head was also a vice school head of the Master Teacher Academy. Back then, he had entered the Library of Heaven's Path together with Old Principal Zhang Yinqiu. From the looks of it, the other party was still alive.
"What incredible strength …"
Following behind the other party, Zhang Xuan discreetly took a look at the other party, and his eyebrows shot up.
Vice School Head Ji Yan should have only been at Saint 1-dan two years ago, just like Vice School Head Mu Renxu and the others. Yet, at this very moment, he had already reached Saint 4-dan, putting him on par with Wu Shi.
To advance three realms in just two years … Not to mention, he was still at Saint realm. Wasn't this a little too exaggerated?
"Your strength …"
Wu Shi also noticed the other party's strength, and he couldn't help but ask.
"The spiritual energy here is concentrated, and Kong Shi has left quite a few artifacts behind. On top of that, I had to face the Skyleaf King and the others as well. If my cultivation had been any weaker, I would have already died …"
Vice School Head Ji Yan shook his head with a bitter smile.
The spiritual energy here was several times denser than the outside world. On top of that, there were all kinds of artifacts and the pressure from the Skyleaf King. If one hadn't reached Saint 4-dan, it would have been impossible for one to survive until now.
"How many of you are left?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
Back then, the old principal had taken away roughly thirty people, and seeing the corpses of more than a dozen of them outside, there should be at least a dozen of them still alive.
"Less than three people …"
Vice School Head Ji Yan sighed.
"Less than three people?" Everyone was taken aback.
It was either two or three people, but what did that mean?
Could it be that there were still two and a half people left?
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