Pu!
Zhao Xingmo spurted yet another mouthful of blood.
Even though he did not amount to much in the Sanctum of Sages as a welcoming envoy, there had never been a genius who had been able to beat him up so badly in the many years he had been in the Sanctum of Sages.
More importantly … he had been beaten up and looked down on …
The stifling feeling left him on the verge of exploding.
"Hold it in …"
Taking a few deep breaths, Zhao Xingmo suppressed the stifling feeling in his chest before leaping out from behind the wall. Looking at the young man before him, he muttered, "You are indeed formidable. Even in the same cultivation realm, I am no match for you … Zhang Xuan, Zhang Jiuxiao … Could it be that you are both from the Zhang Clan?"
Even though he felt indignant after losing so tragically, it would only be more embarrassing if he were to deny it. Thus, he might as well just admit it.
Zhao Xingmo suddenly recalled a matter as he spoke the names of the duo.
If they were geniuses from the Zhang Clan, it was understandable that he was no match for them in the same cultivation realm.
While the Sanctum of Sages did not fear those from the Sage Clans, a mere teacher like him was no match for them.
"Jiuxiao is from the Zhang Clan, but I am not …"
Zhang Xuan shook his head. All of a sudden, he fell into a daze. "My body is parentless, and I was born in the Tianxuan Kingdom … Logically speaking, there shouldn't be anything strange about it. But … I am afflicted with the Innate Fetal Poison that only 8-star poison masters and above are capable of …"
He had never thought of this matter before, so he didn't think much of it. However, upon coming to a realization, he realized that something was amiss.
According to the words of the Sage Yuan Clan, Tianxuan Kingdom was an ancient land that could help their descendants recover their bloodline. Most of the descendants of the Sage Clans would be exiled there, and once their bloodline reached a certain level, they would be brought back …
Could it be that … just like Yuan Tao, he was a descendant of the Zhang Clan who had been exiled to the outside world?
If that was the case, it would make sense why a lad from Tianxuan Kingdom would be afflicted with such a potent poison …
His current comprehension of poison had reached the level of a Seven Star, but he was still unable to resolve the Innate Fetal Poison … In fact, he was even unable to resolve the Innate Poison Body …
Judging from his current knowledge, the poison was probably at the very pinnacle even among grade-9 poisons!
In other words, the culprit was at least a Nine Star Poison Master... Furthermore, the culprit was one of the strongest among them!
There was no way that an expert of his caliber would come all the way to Tianxuan Kingdom to deal with an insignificant figure … Could the person who had been possessed really be a member of the Sage Zhang family, just like Zhang Jiuxiao?
It's no wonder I feel like pummeling Zhang Jiuxiao the moment I see him … Could it be because of our bloodline connection?
Rubbing his chin, he pondered.
I should find an opportunity to take a look at his bloodline and study it … Knowing that Zhao shi was standing right before him, Zhang Xuan decided to put aside his thoughts for the moment.
"I thought that you were a member of the Zhang family as well …"
Zhao Xingmo shook his head.
Since the two of them weren't from the Qianchong Empire, it would only make things more awkward if he continued asking. Thus, he changed the topic and said, "Since the two of you have passed the test, follow me to the Qianchong Empire. The candidates from the other empires have already gathered there, waiting for the second round. "
"Qianchong Empire?"
"Yes! We'll leave now. I'll give each of you two hours to pack up. After two hours, we'll set off directly! "
Zhao Xingmo said.
The reason why he said that he was in a hurry was because the semester of the Sanctum of Sages was about to begin. As the furthest Conferred Empire from the Sanctum of Sages, the Qingyuan Conferred Empire had to make haste. Otherwise, if they failed to return to the Sanctum of Sages in time for the inauguration ceremony, it would be difficult for the newly recruited students to obtain a student status.
"Two hours?"
Zhang Xuan did not expect the matter to be settled so quickly. After a moment of hesitation, he turned to Zhao Xingmo and said with a grim expression, "Right, Zhao shi, there's something that I would like to ask you. It's extremely important to me, and I hope that you can give me an accurate answer …"
"As long as it's something that I know, I won't hide it from you," Zhao Xingmo replied with a nod.
"I would like to ask if the little princess of the Luo Clan is in the Sanctum of Sages as well?"
Zhang Xuan clenched his fists tightly as he stared fixedly into Zhao Xingmo's eyes.
If Lozosy was not in the Sanctum of Sages, it would be meaningless for him to go there.
It would be better for him to head to the Empire Alliance Master Teacher Academy and raise his cultivation first.
"The little princess of the Luo Clan?"
Zhao Xingmo frowned. "Why are you asking about her?"
"It's very important to me, so I hope that I can hear Zhao shi's answer!"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
"Forget it!"
Seeing the sincerity in Zhang Xuan's eyes, Zhao Xingmo shook his head and said, "She's indeed studying in the Sanctum of Sages, and she has already entered the Inner Sanctum. She possesses incredible talent, but for some reason, she left the Sanctum of Sages some time ago. When I came over, I heard that the Luo Clan had found her, and they were intending to send her back. As for whether she has returned or not, I'm not too sure. "
"She's really in the Sanctum of Sages?"
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
It seemed like Mu shi's guess was spot on.
Regardless of whether Lozosy had returned or not, as long as she was a student of the Sanctum of Sages, he would surely be able to find out more about her!
By then, he would be able to meet the other party and discuss with her how they should deal with the engagement with the Zhang family in the third month of next year.
"You know the little princess?" Zhao Xingmo asked in bewilderment. "Based on what I know, the little princess has a cold personality …"
"You can say that I know her!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
If he were to say that the other party was his girlfriend, he would probably scare the other party to death.
"The Luo Clan has a marriage alliance with the Zhang family, and since you aren't a member of the Zhang family, it would be best for you not to disturb the little princess. Otherwise … I fear that things might get troublesome!"
Seeing the emotions in Zhang Xuan's eyes, Zhao Xingmo hesitated for a moment before advising against it.
"The little princess of the Luo Clan doesn't just possess a high cultivation; her beauty is also top-notch. She's the number one beauty of the entire Sanctum of Sages! There are many young geniuses who are her admirers, but due to the marriage alliance with the Zhang family, those who dared to act rashly were all taught a harsh lesson … "
Even though Zhao Xingmo's words were vague, Zhang Xuan still understood what he was trying to say.
He had seen Lozosy's true appearance through the Eye of Insight, and Yu Fei-er, Luo Qiqi, Hu Yaoyao, and the others were far from being able to match up to her, so it was only natural that they would be admired by others.
It seemed like the Zhang family was an extremely domineering person who would teach those who dared to harbor any ill will a lesson.
"Thank you for your reminder."
Knowing that Lozosy was in the Sanctum of Sages, Zhang Xuan felt reassured, so he paid no heed to Zhao Xingmo's reminder.
If there was a resonance with Zhang Jiuxiao's bloodline, it would mean that he was a member of the Zhang family. He would be able to get along well with Zhang Jiuxiao, and at the same time, he could also find the unparalleled genius whom he was going to marry and teach her a lesson!
But if that was not the case … there was even less of a need for him to worry about it. In any case, he was going to kidnap the bride anyway. If anyone dared to stop him from finding Lozosy, he would just have to cripple them first!
Of course, the prerequisite was that he had sufficient strength.
"Let's set off here in two hours!"
Zhao Xingmo said with a wave of his hand.
Thus, Zhang Xuan and Zhang Jiuxiao turned around and bade farewell.
After returning to the Combat Master Hall, Zhang Xuan fetched Sun Qiang and bade farewell to Hall Master Xing and the others from the Xuanxuan Faction.
Before coming to Qingyuan City, there were still Wang Ying and Liu Yang, but now, only Zhang Xuan and Sun Qiang were left. His direct disciples were leaving one after another, and he felt an indescribable sense of disappointment.
"Young Master, Hu Yaoyao sent a messenger over, saying that she possesses exceptional talent, and she has been recommended to the Terpsichore Guild headquarters. She left Qingyuan City half a month ago …"
Following behind Zhang Xuan, Sun Qiang suddenly recalled a matter and reported.
"I see."
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Hu Yaoyao was known as the Bewitching Demon, and her figure was comparable to that of Lozosy's. Such a person was born with a bewitching physique, making her suitable for terpsichorean arts. It was no surprise that she had been selected by the Terpsichore Guild headquarters.
"Also, when Young Master went to visit Mingshi Tang earlier, Chu gongzi paid a visit and said that he wanted to thank you in person. He's currently the heir apparent to the Qingyuan Empire, and with the support of Mingshi Tang and the Combat Master Hall, there shouldn't be any problems!"
Sun Qiang said.
With just a few words, Zhang Xuan had already confirmed Chu gongzi's identity. With Hall Master Wu and Hall Master Xing, two Leaving Aperture realm experts who had overcome lightning ordeals, backing him, there should be no one who would dare refute him.
"As for the members of the Xuanxuan Faction, they intend to stay in the Combat Master Hall and raise their cultivation as soon as possible, so they won't be accompanying Young Master," Zhang Xuan said.
The cultivation of the members of the Xuanxuan Faction was simply too low, and they would only become a burden to the Qingyuan Empire. Thus, it was better for them to stay in the Qingyuan Empire and cultivate diligently.
Understanding this logic, Zhang Xuan nodded and said, "Let's go!"
Returning back to Mingshi Tang, Zhang Xuan saw that Zhao Xingmo, Zhang Jiuxiao, and the others were already prepared.
Zhao shi and the others were riding on a Saint 6-dan pinnacle beast, and the house on its back was extremely spacious. It would not be a problem for them to carry a few more people.
After bidding Pavilion Master Wu and the others farewell, Zhang Xuan leaped onto the back of the beast, and with a flap of its massive wings, he began making his way toward the Qianchong Empire.
"The Qianchong Empire is the strongest of the Eight Conferred Empires, and Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang has already reached Half-Grand Dominion realm. He's a true quasi 8-star master teacher, and he's far stronger than Song shi! "
Seated in the room on the back of the beast, Zhang Jiuxiao explained.
Since Zhang Xuan had chosen to stay in the Qingyuan Empire for several years, it went without saying that he had made ample preparations beforehand.
"Half-Grand Dominion realm?"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Song shi was only at Leaving Aperture realm pinnacle, a far cry from reaching Half-Grand Dominion realm.
"We'll have to undergo the secondary selection once we arrive at the Qianchong Empire, so I'll give you some pointers over the next few days. Cultivate diligently and raise your cultivation by a large margin, or else … I fear that it'll be difficult for you to clear the secondary selection!"
Zhang Xuan instructed.
Even a Grand Dominion realm aerial saint beast would take at least six to seven days to travel from the Qingyuan Empire to the Qianchong Empire. This was a good opportunity for Zhang Xuan to give him some pointers so that he could raise his cultivation as quickly as possible.
Otherwise, it would really be a waste of the slot that he had fought so hard for.
"Un. Thank you, Zhang Shi!" Zhang Jiuxiao quickly nodded.
With the other party's eye of discernment and capability, he would surely be able to raise his cultivation swiftly if he were to offer pointers to him personally.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand casually. At this moment, he suddenly recalled a matter, and he turned to Zhang Jiuxiao and said, "Right, Jiuxiao, give me a droplet of your blood essence. I'll look into it and see if there's any way for me to raise your bloodline."
"Blood essence? Alright! "
Without any hesitation, Zhang Jiuxiao tapped his finger lightly, and a droplet of blood flew into his palm.
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