"Acknowledge you as my teacher?"
"That's right. As long as you agree to it, I can resolve the Master Teacher Arrest Warrant, the Zhang family, and the Glacier Plain Court for you!" Yang shi nodded with a smile.
Even though the Zhang family and the Glacier Plain Court had suffered a huge blow, they had not lost any of their elites. On top of that, the other party was the head of the Sanctum of Sages, the headquarters of the Mingshi Tang Empire. Thus, it was unlikely that they would be too harsh on him. At the very most, they would just guide him under their wing and help him earn some merits. Even though the current crisis seemed complicated, it was actually something that could be easily resolved.
Even if not for those factors, just the fact that he was the grand elder of the Mingshi Tang Empire was enough to convince countless people to take him in as a disciple. Since he had made the request personally, it was unlikely that the other party would turn him down.
Just as Yang shi was thinking that his disciple would surely be delighted to acknowledge him as his teacher, the young man shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Yang shi … I have no intention of acknowledging anyone as my teacher yet!"
Having been acknowledged as a Celestial Master Teacher five times, his disposition and disposition had already been formed. Even if Kong Shi were to accept him as his disciple, he might not necessarily agree to it, needless to say, the young man before him.
"Hmm?"
Yang shi was taken aback for a moment before replying in disbelief, "You have a strong foundation, and you possess a unique understanding of battle techniques and cultivation. Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult for you to change your cultivation method regardless of whether you need a teacher or not. However, the Mingshi Tang Empire emphasizes on heritage. With a good teacher, be it in terms of your standing or your future, it will be beneficial to you. Furthermore, reaching the level of a Nine Stars master teacher means that there is no one to guide you on your path. Without the guidance of a teacher, it's very easy for you to stray down the wrong path, and you will be in deep trouble! "
"There is no one to guide you on your path?" Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.
As one's cultivation had yet to reach the level of a Nine Stars master teacher, it was impossible for him to obtain any information regarding it. As such, he was completely baffled as to how one could achieve a breakthrough in one's cultivation.
"Indeed. A Nine Stars Master Teacher is the pinnacle of the Master Teacher Continent, and it isn't just a matter of one's cultivation or state of mind that qualifies them. More importantly, one has to possess a unique educational philosophy that allows one to achieve great accomplishments in the field of education. Take Kong Shi for example, his philosophy of education, teaching according to one's aptitude, never getting tired of learning, teaching tirelessly, teaching in a comprehensive manner, as well as placing equal emphasis on both learning and thinking, and so on, has served as a great inspiration to the later generations …"
"Not only so, in order to become a true Nine Stars Master Teacher, one has to achieve a breakthrough to Saint 9-dan. Reaching that level of cultivation, every step one takes will be more difficult than the one before it. Even I have to tread carefully as if treading on thin ice! It's too difficult to go further and further just by fumbling around by yourself! "
Yang shi shook his head.
"It's naturally not easy to defy the heavens with one's cultivation, but …"
Knowing the other party's good intentions, Zhang Xuan didn't know how to explain himself. Thus, he could only step forward and say, "Yang shi, please take a look at this!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger, and a surge of Heaven's Path zhenqi flowed out from his fingertip. At the same time, a unique aura slowly emanated from his body, and it swiftly pressed down on the elder before him.
Yang shi was still perplexed when he felt the aura, and his eyes narrowed in astonishment. He hurriedly took two steps back, and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. His fingers trembled uncontrollably. Massive waves crashed in his heart as he stammered, "Y-you are …"
"Un."
Zhang Xuan nodded before falling silent.
"This … No wonder!"
Exhaling deeply, Yang shi bowed respectfully before recovering from his shock. Even so, he still found it hard to believe what he had just heard.
It was no wonder the other party had turned down all of his invitations. Who could have thought that the other party was actually a Celestial Master Teacher?
The acknowledgement of the heavens meant that the other party was the Disciple of the Heavens, and his standing was comparable to that of Kong Shi. Even if Kong Shi were to come back to life and ask him to become his disciple, he might not necessarily agree to it!
"My identity is simply too shocking. If news of it were to spread, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe would surely hunt me down. Thus, I could only pose as your disciple to conceal the truth. I hope that you can understand my intentions!"
Seeing that the other party had understood, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
Back then, when he was impersonating the other party, he didn't know of the other party's existence. However, since this was the will of the heavens, it wouldn't hurt to alter his story slightly.
This way, he would have some basis for impersonating the other party.
"T-this is my honor!"
Yang shi hurriedly nodded, but his complexion still hadn't recovered from the shock.
To be able to have a Celestial Master Teacher impersonate his student was a blessing that he had accumulated over several lifetimes. If it had been before, he wouldn't have dared to even think about it.
"You're right. Other than a Celestial Master Teacher, who else would possess such capability?"
It took a long while for Yang shi to digest the news before he finally recovered from his shock.
It was no wonder the young man before him was able to accomplish so many heaven-defying feats, such that even the lightning tribulation had to bow down to his command. Throughout his life, he had seen countless geniuses, but those who could match up to even a tenth of him were already extremely rare.
Putting everything aside, even his direct disciple, Feng Ziyi, who was considered to be top-notch talent in the eyes of others, was nothing compared to the young man before him. They weren't even on the same level.
"Yang shi, the matter of the Celestial Master Teacher is a huge one. I hope that you can keep your mouth shut!"
Seeing that Yang shi had finally understood, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
"Don't worry, I won't reveal this matter to anyone!" Yang shi nodded.
The matter of the Celestial Master Teacher was simply too huge. If news of it were to spread, it would surely cause a huge uproar. Perhaps, even the entire Mingshi Tang Empire would explode!
If the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe were to learn of this matter, they would surely mobilize all of their forces. If so, the entire human race would be plunged into a crisis ahead of time.
"Thank you!"
Knowing that the other party wouldn't reveal this matter to anyone else, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist once more.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony. This is the responsibility of a master teacher as well …"
Yang shi looked at Zhang Xuan seriously. "You are a Celestial Master Teacher, so naturally, I am not qualified to accept you as my student. However … if you don't reveal that you are a Celestial Master Teacher, and you don't possess any heritage, it will be troublesome for the Mingshi Tang Empire to explain the matter!"
"Troublesome?" Zhang Xuan frowned.
The person before him was the number one grand elder of the Mingshi Tang Empire. What was there to worry about?
"After interacting with the Mingshi Tang Empire for so long, I believe that you should be able to tell that the current Mingshi Tang Empire is no longer the Mingshi Tang Empire of the past!"
Shaking his head, Yang shi sighed deeply.
Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in astonishment.
"The original intention behind the establishment of the Mingshi Tang Empire was to protect and fight for the sake of mankind. It doesn't concern itself with the affairs of others, and in fact, it doesn't even concern itself with the affairs of others … After Kong Shi, the ancestors of the Mingshi Tang Empire also did the same. However, humans have their own humanity, and they can't hold onto power for too long! "
Shaking his head with a bitter smile, Yang shi's eyes were deep and profound. "It might seem like nothing much at first glance, but after enjoying it for too long, it's only natural for one to grow complacent and complacent. This is the case for the current Mingshi Tang Empire. They have always thought that they were the ones who were willing to sacrifice their lives to maintain the safety of the continent, and no one and no power should be able to refute them. The authority of a master teacher is not to be trifled with. However, what they don't know is that this so-called authority is given to them by the entire human race. Without the human race … who would even know who their master teachers are?
"It's precisely because I can't stand such an attitude that I spend most of my time roaming the world that I rarely stay in the headquarters of the Mingshi Tang Empire!"
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