"Spread the news back to the clan?"
Zhang Wuchen narrowed his eyes in astonishment. "First Elder, are you saying that … we're going to stir up the emotions of the clan?"
The Dual Spirit Heaven Dominating Formation was the gateway to the Zhang clan, and it was a symbol of their prestige. If a twenty-year-old young man were to destroy it, it would surely incur the wrath of the clan.
"Indeed. The Zhang clan has been living in a lofty position for too long, and it's only when everyone is as strong as a dragon that we can truly wield the respect of others. So, there's no point in wasting the formation!"
The First Elder said with a deep look in his eyes.
"I understand now."
Zhang Wuchen looked at the First Elder with admiration in his eyes.
As expected of the First Elder. Every step he took, he had great foresight. His foresight was much more profound than his own.
The defensive prowess of the Dual Spirit Heaven Dominating Formation had caused the clan members to lower their guard. If an enemy were to launch an assault on the clan, they would surely find the flaws in the formation just like Zhang Xuan had done. By then, everyone would be caught off guard, and the clan would be in grave danger.
Without the formation, they would be even more cautious, and they would be even safer.
It was just like learning how to swim. If one did not remove the floatboards and airbags, one would never be able to succeed.
In order to become the number one expert in the world, one had to rely on one's own strength.
"Un, get it done!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had understood the situation, the First Elder waved his hand and instructed, "Right, I want you to look into Zhang Xuan's background!"
"Yes, First Elder!"
Zhang Wuchen turned around and left.
Not too long later, he returned with a jade token in his hand.
As the number one Sage Clan on the Master Teacher Continent, it was not too difficult for them to look into Zhang Xuan's affairs.
"A new student of the Sanctum of Sages cleared the Tower of Master Teachers within fifteen minutes, became an 8-star master teacher, pummeled Zhang Chun and Zhang Feng, and became Luo Xuanqing's brother. Wherever he went, there was not a single building left intact …"
The First Elder's mouth widened in shock.
Even the top-notch geniuses of their Zhang clan were incapable of such a feat. How in the world did this young man accomplish it?
"Yang shi's student … Yang Xuan has been in the Zhang clan for half a year now, but when did he ever accept such a student?"
Soon, a deep frown appeared on his forehead.
To outsiders, Yang shi was an elusive figure, but as the First Elder of the Zhang clan, he was well aware of his whereabouts.
He had entered seclusion here half a year ago, and he had never left this place. When did he take in such a heaven-defying student who was even stronger than the top-notch prodigies of his Zhang family?
"Yang shi does have a student who goes by the name of Feng Ziyi," Zhang Wuchen replied.
"I know of Feng Ziyi, and I've met him once as well. He's indeed a talented individual, but he's only slightly stronger than Zhang Chun and the others. However … why haven't I heard of Zhang Xuan before?"
The First Elder was puzzled.
Given that Yang Xuan was on good terms with the Zhang family, if such a genius really existed, the news would have long spread. Why hadn't he heard anything about it?
A thought suddenly came to Zhang Wuchen's mind, and a glint of excitement flashed across his eyes. "Unparalleled talent, and his surname is Zhang. Could he be …"
"Impossible!"
The Grand Elder couldn't help but shake his head. "A year ago, I saw his soul lamp extinguish with my own eyes. How could he still be alive?"
"But … our clan head and Sword Saint Meng refused to believe it, and they continued searching for him. For them to leave so hurriedly this time, there's a good chance that they have received some kind of news …"
Zhang Wuchen paused for a moment before continuing hesitantly, "At their level of cultivation, even if they aren't able to peer into the secrets of the heavens, they should still be able to sense something. Since he's still alive, there's a very good chance that he's still alive!"
"It's indeed possible for one to sense something through the flesh and blood of one's kin, but … I was the one who personally preserved his soul lamp. Given that his soul has already been extinguished, how could he possibly be alive?"
The First Elder was also perplexed by Zhang Wuchen's words, and a deep frown appeared on his forehead. It was hard to tell what he was thinking, but after a long while, he turned to Zhang Wuchen and said, "Right, I need you to look into where Zhang Xuan comes from and see if he has any family members!"
"Un!"
Zhang Wuchen left once more, but this time, he took a longer time. Roughly four hours later, he finally returned. "Reporting to the First Elder, Zhang Shi hails from an ancient land in the Qingyuan Conferred Empire, a place where there are no master teachers. Furthermore, according to Mingshi Tang's records, he's an orphan with no kin. He's twenty this year! "
"A place outside the law … Ancient Land? Could it be that … "
The First Elder was astonished, and a hint of disbelief flashed across his eyes. "That's impossible!"
Shaking his head, the First Elder paced around the area a few times before turning to Zhang Wuchen and instructing, "Wuchen, find a way to bring him to the Blood Reservoir over the next two days to see if he can resonate with him!"
"The Blood Reservoir is a place where the bloodline of one's kin is awakened, but you should know that even if that person isn't dead, it's impossible for anything to happen to him," Zhang Wuchen said in incomprehension.
"I know, but as the most talented individual in the past several dozen millenniums, entering a place where the bloodline of countless predecessors has been awakened will surely trigger some sort of resonance. If there's a reaction, we'll be able to confirm it!"
The First Elder replied.
"I understand."
Zhang Wuchen nodded.
"Right, carry out this matter discreetly. Don't let anyone know of it, especially that Zhang Xuan. Observe him from the shadows and report his movements to me!"
The First Elder instructed.
Zhang Wuchen nodded before leaving the area.
Watching as Zhang Wuchen left, a glint flashed across the First Elder's eyes, and it did not take long for him to arrive at a certain location.
It was a round door, and it was tightly shut at the moment. There was nothing special about it from the outside.
However, if one were to use their Spiritual Perception to peer in, they would realize that they were unable to see anything at all. It was as if there was another world behind the door.
The First Elder paced around the door, intending to knock on it, but he eventually stopped himself.
"Based on Yang shi's instructions, he should be out in the next few days. I won't disturb him for the time being, or else … even I won't be able to bear the consequences if something goes wrong …"
Putting down his arm, the First Elder did not knock on the door. Instead, he turned around and left.
Yang shi was currently in seclusion behind the round door. The First Elder had been intending to ask Zhang Xuan about his background once he was out, but seeing that the door was tightly shut, he hesitated for a long time before deciding not to knock on it.
Yang shi's seclusion was simply too important. Even as the First Elder, he dared not disturb him. Otherwise, all his efforts would go to waste, and he would become a sinner of the clan.
However, it was fortunate that Yang shi had said that he would only be in seclusion for half a year at most. If he was not mistaken, he should be able to come out in the next few days.
The First Elder was conflicted. After receiving the instructions, Zhang Wuchen quickly flew over to the guest room.
With such a thought in mind, he was curious to see what kind of capability Zhang Xuan possessed.
Moving swiftly, he saw the Seventh Elder, Wu Zhen, rushing over anxiously. Upon seeing Zhang Wuchen, he immediately shouted, "Third Elder, something bad has happened!"
Zhang Wuchen's eyebrows shot up as an ominous premonition surfaced in his heart. "What happened?"
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