Even though he had comprehended the Heart of a Teacher, Pavilion Master Gou still harbored selfish motives.
However, Pavilion Master Gou was a selfish person who was unable to discern right from wrong. The stronger a person like him grew, the greater a threat he would bring to mankind. How could he possibly pass down Ancient Sage Qiu Wu's powerful palm art to someone else?
Zhang Xuan might be a good-natured person, but he wasn't a benevolent person.
He had his own sense of propriety as to who he could accept as his disciple and who he couldn't.
"It seems like I was being too naive …"
Pavilion Master Gou sighed deeply.
He had personally forced the other party to crash the pavilion, and now, he was trying to learn the other party's battle technique. How could that be possible?
He had already given the other party a lot of face by not killing him on the spot.
"I've lost …" Pavilion Master Gou shook his head and announced loudly, "Zhang Shi has cleared the first stage of the pavilion crashing!"
The first stage was to defeat all of the master teachers in the Mingshi Tang Pavilion, and he had already completed it.
"Wait a moment … I have never fought with Vice Pavilion Master Tian before, and I fear that he won't accept it!"
Zhang Xuan interjected.
"If even I am not a match for him, it goes without saying that Tian Qing isn't a match either.
I admit defeat! "
Pavilion Master Gou clasped his fist.
"I'm not a match for you. I admit defeat!"
Seeing the other party admit defeat, Zhang Xuan sighed in pity.
Seeing the other party admit defeat, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret.
He had hoped that the other party would agree to it so that he could pummel him.
After all, he was only crashing the pavilion, not silencing him.
"The Master Teacher Tower is over here. Zhang Shi, follow me."
The Master Teacher Tower contained the wills of the top master teachers in the history of the Mingshi Tang Pavilion. Some of them had reached 8-star low-tier or even higher, so it would be extremely difficult for him to win their acknowledgement.
As such, defeating all of the master teachers in the first stage was considered an easy feat compared to crashing the pavilion.
This was where the true difficulty lay.
Countless geniuses in the history of the Master Teacher Tower had been trapped here.
Following behind Pavilion Master Gou, Zhang Xuan soon saw a seven-storied pagoda standing before him. It felt as if it was as steady as the ocean, and it seemed as if it could suppress everything in its path.
Knowing that this stage would be much more difficult than the previous ones, Zhang Xuan took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
Upon seeing Zhang Xuan's departure, a master teacher couldn't help but ask, "Will Zhang Shi … be able to succeed?"
"It's going to be difficult. Even though the Qingyuan Empire's Mingshi Tang isn't considered to be at the top of the Eight Conferred Empires, there are still four 8-star master teachers in the history of the Qingyuan Empire. The most powerful among them, He Shi, had even reached the level of an eight-star middle grade! The wills they left behind are extremely knowledgeable. I'm afraid it won't be that easy to pass through! "
An informed master teacher said.
"Indeed. To be able to become an 8-star master teacher, one can already be considered to be at the pinnacle of the Master Teacher Continent. Be it in terms of knowledge, Soul Depth, or comprehension of cultivation, they are far beyond the reach of any ordinary master teacher …"
The first master teacher nodded.
"Sigh, I hope that Zhang Xuan can pass. If he can pass, as a student, I will be honored!"
"Indeed. I also hope that he can clear it. It has been so many years since anyone has crashed our pavilion. If he were to successfully crash our pavilion, his reputation would surely soar, and he would have the right to be proud of himself in the future …"
Their faces were filled with anticipation.
"Pu!"
Hearing the conversation between the duo, the injured Pavilion Master Gou could no longer suppress the blood gushing from his chest, and he spurted a few more mouthfuls of blood before he finally relented.
Even the master teachers of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion would want nothing more than to kill the other party when they crashed their pavilion, and yet, the master teachers of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion were so eager to see the other party succeed.
This is the Mingshi Tang Empire Master Teacher Pavilion we are talking about! If someone were to successfully crash our pavilion, you will be embarrassed as well, alright? What are you proud of?
"A just cause enjoys abundant support while an unjust cause finds little … Pavilion Master Gou, regardless of whether Zhang Shi is able to clear the pavilion or not, you have already lost the trust of the master teachers of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion. Even if the headquarters doesn't pursue the matter, there is probably no one in the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion who is willing to listen to your commands anymore …"
Seeing Pavilion Master Gou's expression, Wu Shi could tell what he was thinking, and he shook his head.
No matter how discreet Vice Pavilion Master Tian's attempt to frame Zhang Shi was, with so many master teachers returning at the same time and causing such a huge commotion, there was no way that it could be kept a secret anymore.
To be able to stand against all of the combat masters of the Mingshi Tang Empire Master Teacher Pavilion single-handedly and even accept the latter as his student … Even though it was only half a teacher to him, it was still more than enough to change everyone's opinion of him.
For a pavilion master to retire peacefully so as to not cause any trouble, he allowed his vice pavilion master to frame another master teacher … This was a crime that would earn him the disdain of countless master teachers.
"I …"
Pavilion Master Gou's face turned ashen.
From the moment the other party declared that he had crashed the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion, he knew that it would be difficult for him to make a comeback.
Just that … he didn't think that the combat masters who had fought alongside him would betray him so completely.
"Could it be that … I have really done something wrong?"
Pavilion Master Gou's body swayed weakly.
Having been the head of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion for five hundred years, he had gotten used to being in a lofty position. As a result, he no longer had the heart of an ordinary person, and he had been forced to prioritize his own standing in the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion.
"Just what is the background of that Zhang Shi?"
Unable to hold it in any longer, Pavilion Master Gou asked.
"He is the most hardworking and talented person I have ever seen …" Wu Shi clenched his fists tightly as his eyes glowed in excitement.
No matter how dangerous or difficult it was, Zhang Xuan would still study diligently. Just this kind of attitude was something that he would never be able to achieve.
Perhaps, it was due to Zhang Xuan's diligence that he had managed to achieve what he had today. Despite his young age, he already wielded strength that even he could not match!
…
After entering the Master Teacher Tower, Zhang Xuan did not stop at all. Instead, he slowly proceeded upward.
Having challenged the Master Teacher Tower once before, he knew the rules.
The wills left behind in the Master Teacher Tower were of a very high level, so it was impossible for one to challenge one's strength. Instead, they would be assessing one's capability as a master teacher, such as imparting knowledge, assessing the flaws of others, and providing pointers on battle techniques …
As such, what one needed to challenge the Master Teacher Tower was not strength but knowledge.
This was what a master teacher was supposed to possess.
Hu!
Not too far ahead, an illusory figure suddenly appeared before Zhang Xuan's eyes. It was the guardian of the first stage, the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion Mingshi Tang, the 8-star low-tier master teacher who had left the Qingyuan Empire thirteen thousand years ago, Zhao Zhen.
"To crash a pavilion at such a young age, what kind of grievance did you suffer?"
Seeing that the person who had crashed the pavilion was only a twenty-year-old young man, Zhao Zhen frowned.
"In order to protect his own position, the incumbent pavilion master sullied my innocence …"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist and bowed deeply before explaining the matter to Zhao Zhen.
"There's such a thing? Each generation is getting worse and worse! It seems like Mingshi Tang needs to be reprimanded … "
After hearing Zhang Xuan's explanation, Zhao Zhen shook his head before turning to look at Zhang Xuan once more. "As indignant as you are, as the guardian of Mingshi Tang of the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion, I can't allow you to pass so easily. Otherwise, if everyone were to crash a pavilion whenever they felt indignant, what would become of Mingshi Tang's authority?"
"Yes!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"My test is very simple. I'll provide you with pointers on battle techniques!"
Seeing the other party's earnest attitude, Zhao Zhen nodded in satisfaction. "I'll execute a battle technique, and you'll have to point out my flaws. As long as you can find a single flaw, I'll consider it a pass …"
"Alright!" Zhang Xuan's face lit up in delight.
Seeing that the young man before him wasn't nervous at all, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders instead, Zhao Zhen frowned. "Don't think that it's easy to find a flaw in a battle technique. As an 8-star low-tier master teacher, I am extremely proud of my battle techniques, and I have modified them countless times to ensure that there are no flaws in them. While a single flaw might not seem like much, most Seven Star pinnacle master teachers would have to search for several days, months, or even years before they could find a flaw in it! "
"I understand. Hurry up and begin! I need to head to the next test as soon as possible … "
Zhang Xuan nodded.
"You …"
Displeased, Zhao Zhen flung his sleeves.
As an 8-star master teacher, it was natural that the test wouldn't be as easy as it seemed. Yet, this fellow actually dared to act so frivolously, wanting to head to the next test as soon as possible … Are you sure that you can clear the test?
"This battle technique of mine is called Entangling Autumn Wind Silkthread Hands. I came up with this technique after observing the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves, but they ended up getting stuck by a spider's web. Now, allow me to demonstrate it to you … "
Zhao Zhen spread open his ten fingers, and surges of illusory zhenqi shot forth from his fingertips. As if forming a spider's web, it shrouded the entire area. If someone were to stand before him, they would surely find it difficult to escape from it.
"I have never used this battle technique on anyone before, so don't think that you will be able to get away just by spouting nonsense. There are ten moves in total, and each move is stronger than the one before it. This is the first move, Entangling Gold Silk … After I execute the ten moves, I'll give you four hours. If you can find a single flaw in my battle technique, I'll consider it as a pass.
Otherwise, you'll have to leave! "Zhao Zhen said as he executed the battle technique.
Under normal circumstances, he would give the other party two days to crash the Master Teacher Pavilion. However, given how arrogant the young man before him was, Zhao Zhen decided to reduce the time limit to four hours so as to quell the other party's arrogance.
After four hours, when the other party couldn't find any flaws, he would extend the time limit.
"There's no need for me to execute the ten moves, and there's no need for four hours either. I'll tell you now!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
What he needed to do at the moment was to take the Seven Star master teacher examination as soon as possible so that he could raise his fighting prowess. He didn't have the time to waste here.
"You want me to tell you now?"
Zhao Zhen was taken aback.
He had only executed a single move, and now he was going to tell him … Could it be that he was able to see through the flaws in a single move?
"Your Entangling Autumn Wind Silkthread Hands looks decent, and it should be one of the top battle techniques even among Saint intermediate stage battle techniques. After mastering it, your enemies will be hard-pressed to escape from it. However … there are quite a few flaws in it. I've taken a look at it, and roughly, there are 37 flaws in it! "
Zhang Xuan said.
"37 flaws?" Zhao Zhen's face darkened.
I have only executed one move out of the ten moves, so it's hard to say whether I'll be able to see through the flaws or not.
In an instant, his impression of this fellow who was here to crash the Master Teacher Pavilion vanished.
"Indeed …"
Not noticing the change in Zhao Zhen's face, Zhang Xuan thought that the other party didn't believe him. Thus, he sighed deeply and said, "Creating a battle technique requires practice in order to bring out its full prowess in battle. You have never imparted it to others, so you haven't practiced it before. Honestly speaking, it's not too bad that you only have 37 flaws …"
"You …"
Zhao Zhen's consciousness trembled in anger, and he nearly collapsed on the spot. "Tell me then, which 37 flaws do you have? If you can't tell me, I'll slap you to death!"
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