"The Mountain Gate has collapsed?"
Zhang Xuan froze on the spot.
The Mountain Gate had still been fine the previous day. More than ten thousand students had entered the Mountain Gate, and each of them had displayed their talents to determine the top five hundred. Why would it suddenly collapse all of a sudden?
"Fei shi said it just now!"
Chen Leyao whispered with a look of disbelief in her eyes.
Clearly, this news was extremely shocking to her as well. Otherwise, she wouldn't have told Zhang Xuan about it right away.
"Fei shi?"
"He's the teacher in front. He's the teacher in charge of the Elite Division. You can look for him if you encounter any problems in the future. If you have any questions, feel free to consult him!" Chen Leyao said as she pointed forward.
Zhang Xuan turned his gaze over, and he saw a middle-aged man standing right in front of him. A few students were surrounding him, seemingly asking him about something.
"Did he say what happened?"
The Mountain Gate examination system had been in place for tens of thousands of years. Why would such a sudden change occur all of a sudden?
Chen Leyao pondered for a moment before replying, "It seems like the sculpture of Sage Kui has shattered!"
Zhang Xuan frowned in incomprehension.
What did the collapse of the Mountain Gate have to do with the sculpture shattering?
"The crashing of the Mountain Gate was created by Sage Kui, and it's a folded space that he personally created. Most of the trials are controlled by his will, so the destruction of the sculpture signifies the destruction of his will. Without the support of the folded space, it's only natural for it to collapse …"
Chen Leyao said.
"This …" Zhang Xuan frowned.
He had spent three days with Sage Kui, and he was extremely grateful to the first sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages. He had thought that he would be able to find the other party after he gained the strength to activate the Sect Leader's Seal, but who could have known that his will would dissipate so quickly?
"Even though he has been in hibernation most of the time, his life has come to an end …"
Zhang Xuan sighed.
There was a limit to one's lifespan, and not even Kong Shi was able to transcend the river of time.
While Sage Kui was extremely powerful when he was alive, there was a limit to how long his will could exist after his death. If he had been in hibernation, he might have been able to exist for a little longer. However, he would have to wake up once every examination, and as time went by, it was only a matter of time before his will dissipated.
"Indeed!" Chen Leyao nodded. "With Sage Kui's will dissipating, it'll be even more difficult for him to become the sanctum head in the future …"
"Palace Master?"
"You still don't know about it, right? It's said that Sage Kui's will isn't just limited to the selection of students. More importantly, it's to select a new sanctum head. The previous sanctum heads of the Sanctum of Sages have always been chosen by him … Now that his will has dissipated, and the new sanctum head hasn't been chosen yet, no matter who takes over the position, it will be difficult for them to do so!"
As a genius of a force, she had her own information channels. Although these matters were confidential, it wasn't too difficult for her to find out.
"This …" Blinking his eyes, Zhang Xuan was just about to speak when a resounding voice sounded from the center of the room.
Turning around, Zhang Xuan saw that it was Fei shi, who had been chatting with his students a moment ago.
"It seems like everyone from the Elite Division has arrived. First of all, I would like to welcome all of you as students of the Sanctum of Sages. I'll be spending some time with you from now on. Now, please introduce yourselves. Try to let everyone get to know you as soon as possible. This is because you will be spending a long time with your classmates in the future. Alright, first up, Feng Ziyi! "
Zhang Xuan took a look at Feng Ziyi.
The fact that Feng Ziyi was able to surpass even the members of the Zhang clan and become the champion of the examination was a testament to his capabilities. Zhang Xuan was curious to see just what kind of person he was.
A young man walked out from the crowd. He appeared to be around twenty-four to twenty-five years old, and he had an ordinary appearance. He didn't exude any extraordinary aura, and he didn't possess any striking appearance either. If one did not pay close attention to him, it would be impossible to notice him.
However, through his Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan was able to clearly see the violent aura that the other party emanated. It was as if a raging river would burst forth once it was ignited.
"Grand Dominion realm advanced stage … He's indeed powerful!"
Zhang Xuan remarked grimly.
For the other party to possess such strength despite being only twenty-four to twenty-five years old, his talent was truly frightening.
"My name is Feng Ziyi!"
The young man didn't say much after walking out from the crowd. He only introduced himself before falling silent.
But the more he did so, the more unfathomable he seemed.
"Second up, Zhang Yu!"
Fei shi said.
While he had the detailed information of every single student in his possession, if the other party was unwilling to divulge anything, he wouldn't be able to do so.
Following which, another young man walked out from the crowd.
This young man seemed to be even younger than Feng Ziyi, around the same age as him, only in his early twenties. However, his fighting prowess was no weaker than Feng Ziyi's, making him feel as if he could summon clouds and rain with a flip of his hand.
"I am Zhang Yu, and I come from the Zhang Clan. I hope that we can become friends and advance together!"
In contrast to Feng Ziyi's cold and aloof demeanor, Zhang Yu spoke with a smile.
Through the Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan could see no flaws in Zhang Yu's physical body, zhenqi, or soul at all.
Before the other party, Zhang Jiuxiao, Zhang Qian, and even Zhang Yunfeng were nothing at all.
While the other party was only a Grand Dominion realm advanced stage cultivator, even if Zhang Xuan were to go all out, he might not necessarily be able to defeat the other party.
As a core member of the Zhang clan, the other party's bloodline was bound to be stronger than Zhang Qian's. On top of that, the other party was skilled in all kinds of battle techniques and means. Most likely, just like Zhang Xuan, he would be able to challenge opponents several cultivation stages higher than him.
After Zhang Yu was done with his introductions, Yuan Haiqing, Bai Qingxuan …
Hearing their introductions, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but be astonished.
It was no wonder why the major clans were able to maintain their standing at the peak of the Master Teacher Continent for so long.
Of the top fifty students of the Elite Division, he was the only one who had truly come from a humble background.
It seems like the Master Teacher Continent is the same as well. Due to the difference in cultivation conditions, the resources one receives are different as well. Those who are outstanding become even more outstanding, and those who are weak become even weaker.
Zhang Xuan thought.
Powerful powers and clans possessed superior master teachers and resources, allowing them to groom their juniors from birth. This was indeed something that ordinary clans couldn't hope to match up to.
It was already a miracle of miracles that someone like Zhang Xuan was able to climb his way up from a humble place like Tianxuan Kingdom.
It was no wonder the others didn't believe him at all. They had always thought that he was a junior of the Zhang clan.
It didn't take long for the introductions of the fifty students to come to an end.
"The last student of our class, Zhang Xuan!"
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone immediately turned their gazes over.
Even though Zhang Xuan wasn't from the Zhang clan, he had still managed to pummel Zhang Qian and Zhang Yunfeng. Everyone present had witnessed it with their own eyes, and it had left a deep impression on them.
"My name is Zhang Xuan, and I come from Qingyuan Empire!"
There was nothing much to brag about, so Zhang Xuan introduced himself with a light chuckle.
"As expected, he's from Qingyuan Empire!"
"To dare make a move on a member of the Zhang clan from such a humble place, that fellow sure is gutsy!"
"Don't you think that it's strange that he managed to defeat Zhang Yunfeng despite being ranked fiftieth?"
"That's true. Perhaps, he's a junior groomed by one of the Nine Stars master teachers of Mingshi Tang …"
Hearing Zhang Xuan's introduction, the crowd lowered their voices.
To be able to reach such a level of strength despite being an unaffiliated cultivator and fearless against the threat of the Zhang clan, everyone couldn't help but think that his background wasn't as simple as it seemed.
"Alright, that's all for the introductions. Now, I'll be going through some of the rules of the Sanctum of Sages and the main points of choosing a teacher," Fei shi said with a smile.
"You can check the rules of the Sanctum of Sages from your identity tokens, so there's no need for me to waste too much time on them. What I'm going to talk about now is one of the most important things that everyone should pay attention to!
"As fellow students of the Sanctum of Sages, we are allowed to compete with one another, but we are not allowed to kill one another. If there's any irreconcilable conflict that demands a life and death duel, you can apply for a Life-and-Death Duel in advance. As long as you receive the approval of three elders and obtain the so-called Life-and-Death Document, you can proceed with the duel!
"With the Life-and-Death Document in place, even if you are killed in a fair duel, the powers behind you won't be able to exact vengeance on you!"
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
In truth, it was similar to the rules of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy.
Be it master teachers or other occupations, as long as there were people, there would be strife, and with strife, there would be conflicts. No matter how formidable one was, no one was immune to it.
Back then, Kong Shi had also lost his temper and cried bitterly, needless to say, the others.
If there was a conflict, it had to be dealt with swiftly. Otherwise, it would only grow worse and worse.
For this reason, be it the Master Teacher Academy or the Sanctum of Sages, they didn't repress their humanity. Instead, they allowed them to freely express themselves. If there was a conflict that couldn't be resolved, they should resolve it. There was no need for it to fester over the rules and eventually lead to an even greater calamity.
"As for choosing a teacher … my suggestion is simple. Choose the one that you are most proficient in!"
Fei shi continued. "The fact that all of you were able to clear the examination and emerge from the ten thousand candidates means that you have a unique talent. As such, I hope that you can continue to bring this talent to greater heights and surpass the others …"
Following which, Fei shi went on to introduce the formidable master teachers, geniuses, and occupations of the Sanctum of Sages.
Hearing those words, Zhang Xuan shook his head. He wasn't interested at all.
As long as he had sufficient books, he would be able to learn more than anyone else. There was no need for him to care about who was stronger than him.
"Fairy Leyao, do you still have any of the Wintry Spirit Essence that you gave me previously? Can I buy some from you? "
It was difficult to find pinnacle spirit stones and the like, but the young man before him had the Wintry Spirit Essence in his possession. He had used it before, and it was extremely effective. It could raise his cultivation swiftly.
"This … I do have some, but I need to save it for a breakthrough to Grand Dominion realm …"
Chen Leyao hesitated for a moment before replying.
The other party was the teacher of their young court chief, and he was her half-teacher as well. Under normal circumstances, she shouldn't have turned him down. However, she still needed to save it for a breakthrough to Grand Dominion realm, so it wouldn't be convenient for her to give it away.
"Grand Dominion realm?"
Zhang Xuan frowned as his eyes lit up. "If I can help you achieve a breakthrough to Grand Dominion realm without using the Wintry Spirit Essence, will you be willing to sell it to me?"
"If I can help you achieve a breakthrough to Grand Dominion realm, I can even give it to you as a gift!"
Chen Leyao said.
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