Without a doubt, the Combat Master Hall was the strongest guild in the entire Qingyuan Empire. Even Mingshi Tang was no match for it!
To think that such a powerful faction would be so cautious. From the Hall Master's tone, it seemed that they had encountered a matter of life and death. Just thinking about it was frightening!
Of course, if it were a calamity, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe and the other forces would have long spread the news. Yet, there had been no news at all, and Hall Master Xing still had the time to come out to enchant the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe.
"I wonder … if it's convenient for you to reveal what kind of trouble you've encountered? I might not be a genius, but my cultivation and other occupations aren't too bad either. Perhaps, I might be able to help you out a lot … "
Zhang Xuan could not help but ask.
The fact that the Combat Master Hall had accepted his invitation without any hesitation was a testament to their magnanimity and magnanimity. Since Zhang Xuan was in danger, there was no way they would turn him down.
"Thank you for your concern, Sun shi. Our Combat Master Hall wishes to settle this matter on our own. I only hope that you can help me stabilize my Primordial Spirit so that I can clear the Trial of Inner Demons of the Heart Division."
Hearing Zhang Xuan's question, Hall Master Xing's face reddened, and he hurriedly waved his hands.
If others were to find out that the trouble he was talking about was just an organization formed by a bunch of youngsters from a Tier-1 Empire … they would surely laugh themselves to death on the spot.
He might as well not say it.
"This … alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
After mastering the art of spirit enchantment, he would be able to help Jin Yuan Ding recover whenever he wanted. Since the other party's hall master had made such a request, it would not be good for him to turn it down.
"Thank you, Sun shi!" Hearing the other party's agreement, Hall Master Xing was filled with gratitude. "Then … where shall we start?"
In order to enchant and stabilize one's soul, one needed absolute tranquility. Previously, the Spirit Awakener Guild Master Teacher Guild had been using the Spirit Awakener Guild's Spirit Awakener Guild Master Teacher Pavilion to conduct spirit enchantments and stabilize one's soul, but now that the Spirit Awakener Guild Master Teacher Pavilion was running amok, it would be inappropriate for him to do so.
"This …" Zhang Xuan scratched his head.
It would still take some time for the Combat Master Hall to stabilize its current state. It was one thing for the Combat Master Hall to fail, but if that fellow were to go on a rampage and trample the head of the Combat Master Hall to death once more, there was a good chance that he would lose his life in Qingyuan Empire.
"Our Combat Master Hall's Heart Division has a formation that isolates the outside world. Why don't we head there?"
Hall Master Liao said.
"Alright!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Zhang Xuan had been intending to head to the Combat Master Hall to take a look as well, and since the other party had extended an invitation to him, it would be a good opportunity for him to take a look at the Combat Master Hall. At the same time, he would be able to accumulate some experience for the exchange three days later so as to prepare the members of the Xuanxuan Faction.
Otherwise, if these fellows were to get into trouble, it would be hard for him to explain himself as the principal.
After bidding farewell to Guild Leader Ruan and the others, Zhang Xuan followed behind Hall Master Xing and flew back to the Combat Master Hall.
The Qingyuan Conferred Empire Combat Master Hall branch was located not too far away from where Zhang Xuan and Zhang Xuan were staying. It was a majestic building that emanated an inviolable aura.
"Look at the building … It's even grander than the Spirit Awakener Guild!"
Zhang Xuan remarked in astonishment. I wonder if I'll be able to enchant it. If I do, that fellow will surely be able to run faster than the Spirit Awakener Guild …
"Sun shi, this is the Combat Master Hall! The Combat Master Hall is divided into ten divisions, "Division Head Liao explained." I am the head of the Heart Division! "
"Ten Combat Master Halls …"
After hearing the introduction, Zhang Xuan made a mental note of it.
It seemed like no one had mentioned this before. He would have to remind Ruohuan gongzi and the others to be careful when interacting with them.
"Movement Division, Weapon Division, Palm Division, Fist Division … I can understand those, but what does the Heart Division specialize in?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Movement Division, Palm Division, Weapon Division … He could understand those, but what did the Heart Division specialize in?
"Actually, the Heart Division is the most important and fearsome division of the Combat Master Hall!"
The one who spoke was Hall Master Xing.
"Oh?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
"The main purpose of the Combat Master Hall is to fend off the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. The Otherworldly Demonic Tribe's Zhenqi of Slaughter is extremely effective against one's will and soul. Thus, the Heart Division was born! "
Hall Master Xing said. "In battle, those with superior zhenqi, physical body, and soul cultivation are able to defeat those who are inferior to them in every aspect. Strength and technique aren't the only factor in a battle. What's more important is one's heart! "
"Un."
Zhang Xuan agreed with Hall Master Xing's words.
Be it the Scarletleaf King, Skyleaf King, or Dao Kou, their zhenqi and soul cultivation far surpassed his, but in a true battle, the one who would die in the end would always be the other party.
This had nothing to do with the strength of one's zhenqi but one's heart.
If one's mental fortitude was lacking, it would be easy for one to be beguiled by others, and that would eventually lead to one's death.
In truth, physical body tempering, zhenqi cultivation, and zhenqi cultivation were all meant for a cultivator to grow stronger, but the true embodiment of one's strength lay in one's mental fortitude.
Take Wang Ying for example. Even though he had cultivated the Heaven's Path battle technique, he was still lacking in confidence, resulting in his defeat in a battle.
Ever since that incident, he had been paying close attention to the mental fortitude of his disciples. Even though they were still a little shy, at the very least, they were much more decisive than before.
"The nurturing of one's mental fortitude is extremely important. The combat masters of the Heart Division possess a far more stable mental fortitude than those of the other divisions, making it harder for them to be swayed by external temptations!"
At this point, Hall Master Xing couldn't help but remark.
Of the two hundred or so combat masters who had joined the Xuanxuan Faction, none of them were from the Heart Division. In fact, many of the division heads were tempted to make a move against them, but the head of the Heart Division was as steady as a mountain. On the contrary, he was even helping him strategize!
This was something that could only be achieved by cultivating one's mental fortitude to a certain level.
It seemed like the Combat Master Hall would have to pay more attention to the cultivation of one's mental fortitude in the future.
"The Heart Division is divided into many stages, and there are all kinds of inner demons within them. Only by clashing with the inner demons frequently will one's mental fortitude become more and more stable!"
Hall Master Xing said.
Zhang Xuan nodded in response.
His mental fortitude had been tempered by the inner demons during the Saint Ascension Ordeal, and it had grown significantly stronger.
If not for the fact that the inner demons were too weak, he would have benefited even more from it.
A thought suddenly came to Zhang Xuan's mind, and his eyes lit up. "Since there are inner demons in the Demon of Heart Division, can I give it a try to temper my mental fortitude?"
"Of course! It's not a big deal!" Hall Master Xing replied with a smile.
"Thank you!"
Zhang Xuan hurriedly nodded in response.
As long as one could withstand the tempering of inner demons, it would be of great help to one's mental fortitude. Ever since he had started cultivating, he had only encountered inner demons during the Saint Ascension Ordeal. Since there were inner demons in the Heart Division, he could use it to temper his mental fortitude.
While they were chatting, the group walked into the Combat Master Hall.
Behind the Combat Master Hall was a cluster of buildings similar to the one in the Master Teacher Academy. However, it was divided into ten zones, which corresponded to the Ten Divisions.
With Division Head Liao leading the way, it did not take long for them to arrive at the territory of the Heart Division. A towering building appeared before their eyes.
The building was entirely black, and it had a unique design reminiscent of a heart. It was impossible to tell what material it was made of, but looking at it from afar, it felt as if the heart was beating faster, as if some kind of emotion was being drawn out from it.
"So, this is the Heart Division …"
Division Head Liao led the way into the Heart Division.
As soon as they stepped into the Heart Division, they immediately felt the rich spiritual energy in the surroundings, and their minds were tranquil.
"There's a unique formation in the Heart Division. Not only is it able to gather spiritual energy, it can also calm one's mind. Sun shi, why don't you do it here to help Hall Master Xing stabilize his Primordial Spirit?"
Division Head Liao said as they walked into a room in the Heart Division.
Zhang Xuan nodded.
The Heart Division was indeed quieter than the Spirit Awakener Guild, and it was more suitable for spirit enchantment as well. If he could summon Jin Yuan Ding's dormant spirit here, he should be able to achieve greater results with less effort.
"Hall Master Xing, please take a seat."
After finding a suitable seat, Zhang Xuan gestured to the front.
"Un."
Knowing that this would determine whether they could resolve the crisis facing the Combat Master Hall or not, Hall Master Xing didn't dare to waste his breath.
"Relax your mind and communicate with your Primordial Spirit!"
Zhang Xuan instructed.
"Yes!"
Hall Master Xing closed his eyes and communicated with his Primordial Spirit. In an instant, he entered a meditative state, reminiscent of an old monk.
"Not bad!"
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
For the other party to go from a restless state to a calm and collected state so quickly, it was hard to tell what he was feeling previously. The other party's control over his emotions was truly fearsome.
From the looks of it, it seems like Zheng Yang and Zhao Ya are still a little restless …
Zhang Xuan thought.
While Zhao Ya, Zheng Yang, and the others had accepted his Heaven's Path Divine Art and Heaven's Path Battle Techniques, granting them invincible fighting prowess among those of the same cultivation realm, their state of mind was still lacking compared to this old monster who had lived for innumerable years.
Such a state of mind might not seem like much on the surface, but in a true battle, it could very well play a decisive role.
If it was a duel, he was confident that with his guidance, Zheng Yang and Zhao Ya, they would be able to triumph in every single battle. However, if they were to be locked on an isolated island, they might not necessarily be a match for the old man before him.
Under normal circumstances, if Zheng Yang, Zhao Ya, and the others were unable to gain the upper hand in several moves, they would start to panic, and openings would appear in their moves.
But there was nothing they could do about it. They were still too young, and their mental fortitude could not compare to combat masters who had lived for several centuries.
"It seems like I'll have to pay more attention to their state of mind in the future …"
Zhang Xuan remarked.
These thoughts flashed across Zhang Xuan's mind for a moment, but knowing that this was not the time for such thoughts, he raised his head to look at Hall Master Xing. Focusing his attention, he placed his palm lightly on the ground.
Weng!
A ring of light shrouded Hall Master Xing's consciousness.
Driving the Heaven's Path Spirit Awakener Art, Zhang Xuan warped his consciousness into a thin thread before entering Hall Master Xing's consciousness.
Enchantment was different from enchantment of a person's Primordial Spirit. The former only required one to ignite the Flame of Spirit in the area where the spirit was stored. On the other hand, the enchantment of a Primordial Spirit required one to carefully probe the other party's Primordial Spirit to find flaws in the other party's cultivation and repair them.
"He's even more fearsome than the Skyleaf King …"
Approaching Hall Master Xing's Primordial Spirit, Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Regardless of whether it was the quality or size of the Primordial Spirit, the other party's Primordial Spirit far surpassed the Skyleaf King.
The Skyleaf King was a Leaving Aperture realm expert whereas Hall Master Xing was only a Half-Leaving Aperture realm expert, but the other party was already stronger than him.
"With such immense strength, he should be able to withstand a third of my strength against someone of the same cultivation realm …"
Astonished, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but admire Hall Master Xing.
"Formidable!"
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