While he had some reservations about the Zhang family, he was not an unreasonable person. As long as the other party had a decent character, he would not go overboard.
If he were to act like Zhang Chun, shameless as a toad lusting after the flesh of a swan, then he should not blame him for getting nasty.
If he did not make the other party doubt his own life, he would not be Zhang Xuan.
"What do you mean by 'Inceptive Sage'?"
Having made up his mind, Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.
"There are many occupations in the Sanctum of Sages, and as long as one surpasses all others of the same cultivation realm in a single occupation, becoming the undisputed number one, one will be conferred the honor of 'Inceptive Sage'. Furthermore, this isn't just an honor but a symbol of one's standing. As long as one becomes the Inceptive Sage, one will become the representative of all the students in the Sanctum of Sages, the Senior of all! "
"Zhang Feng enchanted the guardian sculpture that represents the identity of the Inceptive Sage and made it move seven steps, breaking the record of the guild for the past three thousand years." Luo Xuanqing explained, "Zhang Feng successfully enchanted the guardian sculpture that represents the identity of the Inceptive Sage and made it move seven steps, breaking the record of the guild for the past three thousand years.
"Guardian sculpture?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
Enchantment of a guardian sculpture should be an easy task. Back then, he had even successfully enchanted the entire guild.
"You'll understand how difficult it is once you see it for yourself!"
Luo Xuanqing shook his head with a bitter smile.
It was indeed not difficult for a formidable spirit awakener to enchant a guardian sculpture, but it was a different story altogether. Otherwise, Zhang Feng would not have been the only one to accomplish it in the past three thousand years.
The Spirit Awakener Guild was located in the Hall of Erudition as well, so it did not take long for them to arrive at their destination.
Standing before the entrance of the Spirit Awakener Guild and seeing the guardian sculpture, Zhang Xuan finally understood why Luo Xuanqing had said those words.
It was more than a dozen zhang tall and six to seven zhang wide. Standing on the spot, it resembled a towering building. It was hard to tell what kind of rock it was made of, but its entire body was pitch black, and it seemed to be able to absorb the will of others to prevent the flames of enchantment from burning.
"This … isn't too easy."
Zhang Xuan took a look at the guardian sculpture with a grim look on his face.
Even if he were to enchant the guardian sculpture, it would take him a very long time.
Most importantly, it was made of a special material that didn't easily contain spirituality. Even if he succeeded, it wouldn't be long before it dissipated again.
Enchantment was like pouring water into a bamboo basket. The faster you poured, the faster the water flowed.
If the former was unable to catch up to the latter, it would be impossible for him to succeed. Yet, not only did Zhang Feng manage to do it, he even forced the latter to take seven steps forward.
Zhang Xuan walked forward and placed his palm on hers.
His primordial spirit moved, and a thought surged in.
In an instant, Zhang Xuan felt like he had fallen into a pitch-black environment without any light. He couldn't even see his own fingers, and he couldn't even send out his Divine Sense.
With a light tap, a ray of light shone out from the tip of his finger. However, before the light could spread out, he felt a powerful suction force devouring the surrounding light.
Just like the Star Illumination Stones around him, the flame could only hover at his fingertips, unable to shine any further than that.
Hu!
With a thought, his Primordial Spirit returned to his physical body. Opening his eyes once more, Zhang Xuan exhaled deeply.
In fact, it was several times more difficult than the Spirit Awakening Guild. Even with Zero Wing's current strength, it wouldn't be an easy task.
"How is it?" Luo Xuanqing asked.
"Can you take me to browse through 8-star spirit awakener books? I have some doubts that I can't solve at the moment, so I'll have to browse through them. "
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before asking.
So far, he had only browsed through Seven Star spirit awakener books. He hadn't studied any 8-star spirit awakener books yet.
As long as he had sufficient books, he should be able to condense a Heaven's Path Heaven's Path Soul Art and become an Inceptive Sage easily.
"You wish to browse through books?" Luo Xuanqing smiled. "As long as you clear the 8-star spirit awakener examination and become an 8-star spirit awakener, you'll be able to browse through any books you wish. Why don't you head over first? I happen to have some matters that I need to attend to … "
"Alright!" Hearing that Luo Xuanqing's words were simple, Zhang Xuan nodded before walking into the Spirit Awakener Guild.
The Spirit Awakener Guild was rather similar to the Formation Master Examination back then. There weren't many people in the area, and it felt extremely cold and cheerless. Zhang Xuan soon arrived at the front desk, found an attendant, and passed his emblem over.
"Zhang Shi, this way please!"
The attendant was a young lady in her twenties. Upon learning of Zhang Xuan's identity, she seemed to be a little more enthusiastic, and she quickly brought Zhang Xuan to the Compendium Pavilion.
"All of the books regarding Seven Star spirit awakener are in here … There are a lot of them. If you need anything, feel free to let me know in advance, and I'll be able to find it for you."
"There's no need for that. Thank you!"
Zhang Xuan chuckled softly before walking into the Spirit Awakener Guild.
The Spirit Awakener Guild in Qingyuan City was relatively low-tier, so there weren't many books on it. Thus, it would be best for him to browse through more books regarding Seven Star before taking the 8-star spirit awakener examination.
Walking into the Spirit Awakener Guild, Zhang Xuan saw innumerable books before him.
"Flaws!"
Zhang Xuan's heart jolted.
Hualala!
Books swiftly appeared in the Library of Heaven's Path.
Hmm? Why is it so much faster than before?
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
Previously, he had been able to collect books with his gaze, but there had been a slight lag. In other words, when he had scanned through three rows of bookshelves, the Library of Heaven's Path would only generate two rows.
But now, when he had scanned through three rows, the Library of Heaven's Path had generated three rows.
There aren't any changes in the Library of Heaven's Path, and I haven't fainted either.
Such thoughts flashed through Zhang Xuan's mind.
After meeting Lozosy at the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, the Library of Heaven's Path had undergone a metamorphosis. Previously, he had to touch the books with his hands in order to store them into the Library of Heaven's Path. However, after the metamorphosis, all he had to do was observe the books with his eyes.
That massive metamorphosis had left him unconscious for three whole days. Yet, there was no such occurrence, and the rate at which he was collecting books had increased instead … What was going on?
Could it be …
A glint flashed across Zhang Xuan's eyes.
After thinking about it, there was only one reason …
And that was … the destruction of the Seer Guild!
Destroying the base of the Heaven's Path was equivalent to destroying a criminal organization, a malignant tumor. Could the increase in the rate at which he was collecting books be related to it?
Could there be a reward for tormenting the seers?
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up in excitement.
The Library of Heaven's Path was indeed an incredible feat, but if he could advance it once more, it would surely be of great help to him.
It seems like I'll have to find more opportunities to destroy a few Seer Guilds in the future …
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Of course, this was only his conjecture. He would have to verify whether that was the case or not.
Zhang Xuan's reading speed had increased. Books that would normally have taken six hours to finish were completely imprinted into his mind in just four hours, becoming part of his knowledge.
Returning to the main hall, he found the attendant.
"I wish to take the 8-star spirit awakener examination. May I know what I need to do?"
In order to browse through 8-star books, one would first have to take the corresponding examination.
"8-star spirit awakener examination?"
A hint of astonishment flashed across the attendant's eyes before she nodded. "The spirit awakener examination isn't as troublesome as the other Upper Nine Paths occupations, such as apothecaries and blacksmiths. All you have to do is enchant a grade-8 elementary puppet in front of an elder."
"I'll be troubling you then."
Zhang Xuan nodded.
With the attendant leading the way, they soon arrived at a massive hall.
The elder in charge of the examination was an 8-star spirit awakener who was in his sixties.
The puppet was similar to the one he had seen in Qingyuan City, and it was designed to test one's comprehension of spirit awakener. Walking up to the puppet, Zhang Xuan placed his palm on it.
With a flicker of his Primordial Spirit, he infused a sliver of his will into the puppet, and it didn't take long for the puppet to ignite.
The grade-8 puppet was of the lowest grade, similar to the formation set up for the 8-star spirit awakener examination. As long as one possessed the ability to achieve a breakthrough, they would be able to clear the trial.
"Here is your 8-star emblem!"
Not expecting Zhang Xuan to clear the examination on the first try, the elder was astonished. He quickly applied for the emblem and passed it over.
Heaving a sigh of relief, Zhang Xuan walked over to the 8-star spirit awakener library and continued browsing through the books.
Six hours later, he walked out of the room.
Even though he was fatigued, he had managed to grasp all of the 8-star spirit awakener techniques, and his comprehension of the occupation had already reached 8-star pinnacle.
"Zhang Shi, how did it go?"
Shortly after Zhang Xuan left the library, he saw Luo Xuanqing walking up to him.
"Un. Everything went according to plan."
Zhang Xuan nodded. All of a sudden, his footsteps came to a halt, and he stared at the area before him with a dumbfounded look. "W-what's going on?"
The majestic hall six hours ago had already collapsed, and white smoke was rising from the walls.
"Oh … I looked for Elder Zhao of the Spirit Awakener Guild to help me stabilize my Primordial Spirit, but that fellow's means were too weak, resulting in my Primordial Spirit escaping from my body. I failed to control it and ended up in such a state!"
Luo Xuanqing said awkwardly as he scratched his head.
"Stabilizing one's Primordial Spirit … actually ended up in such a state?"
Zhang Xuan was dumbfounded.
When Luo Xuanqing said that he had some matters to attend to at the Spirit Awakener Guild, he had already guessed that the other party might be looking for someone to help him stabilize his Primordial Spirit so that he could face the Dimension Sundering Ordeal. He had thought that it would be a simple matter, but who could have thought that he would still end up tearing down the Spirit Awakener Guild's hall?
Was he supposed to cause destruction wherever he went? Wasn't it embarrassing for him to do that?
"It's all because the design of the hall isn't too good, and the building isn't sturdy enough …"
Luo Xuanqing harrumphed coldly as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Luo Xuanqing, do you have any shame?"
Before Luo Xuanqing could finish his words, a furious bellow sounded. Following which, a few people walked into the hall furiously.
The one walking at the very front was a young man in his late twenties, and he bore a striking resemblance to Zhang Chun.
"Zhang Feng, what do you mean by this?"
"You have been here twice, but you ended up in such a state each time. From today onward, our Spirit Awakener Guild no longer welcomes you. If you dare to take another step into our building, don't blame us for getting nasty!"
Zhang Feng spat through gritted teeth.
"Getting nasty? What does the poor quality of your building have to do with me? "Luo Xuanqing harrumphed coldly.
"You still have the cheek to say such words? If not for your Primordial Spirit failing to control it, would you have ended up in such a state? You are a true King Of Destruction! "
Waving his hand grandly, Zhang Feng took a step forward and said, "I'll issue the Sanctum of the Spirit Awakener Guild's' Sanctum of the Inceptive Sage 'right now. If you dare to step into this area again, all spirit awakeners are free to attack you without mercy!"
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