"Teacher, this spear art..."
Upon entering the room, Zheng Yang could no longer hold himself back.
"I have just created this spear art. I will recite the cultivation technique to you now!"
Zhang Xuan recited the cultivation technique to him.
"This... this..."
After hearing the cultivation technique, Zheng Yang was dumbfounded.
This spear art was simply too profound. Compared to it, the spear arts he had learned in the past were trash.
Previously, he thought that this spear art was crooked and ugly, but it seemed like that wasn't the case at all.
This move focused on the intent and not the form. It could be executed in an ugly manner, but it could also be executed in an elegant manner. Even though it was just a single move, it was superior to countless spear arts.
"Alright, I have imparted this spear art to you in its entirety. Without my permission, you are not allowed to impart it to others!" Zhang Xuan said.
"Yes!" Zheng Yang knelt down and kowtowed solemnly a few times.
Having immersed himself in the art of the spear for so many years, he naturally knew how valuable this spear art was. He also understood that if it were to be leaked, it would bring about a bloodbath.
"This spear art might be simple, but it is the foundation of all spear arts. There are still ten days left, I hope that you can achieve a huge breakthrough. Don't let down my efforts!"
Zhang Xuan instructed.
"Teacher, rest assured!" With determination in his eyes, Zheng Yang lifted his head and asked, "Teacher, may I know the name of this spear art?"
"Name? I haven't named it yet. If you have thought it through, feel free to name it! "Zhang Xuan waved his hands casually.
Even though he named it the Heaven's Path Spear Art, it was only a general name. A move still had to have a name. He couldn't be bothered to think about it, so he left it to his student.
"Yes!" Knowing his teacher's personality, Zheng Yang suppressed his fainting shock and walked out.
After he left, Zhang Xuan rubbed his glabella.
Wang Ying and Liu Yang would definitely improve by leaps and bounds after dealing with the hidden injuries in their bodies. Yuan Tao and Zhao Ya would definitely improve by leaps and bounds after activating their constitutions. Only Zheng Yang was slightly weaker than the rest. However, with this spear art, it was hard to tell who would emerge victorious after ten days.
Zhang Xuan called a few more students over and gave them a few pointers before leaving the academy.
… …
"You said that... Du Miaoxuan has been kneeling at the entrance for an entire day?"
"Even though Du Miaoxuan lost the bid to become the clan head due to his illness, he is still a formidable figure. For him to kneel at the entrance for an entire day... Could the other party really be a master teacher?"
"If it's true, then our previous guess was wrong …"
…
As soon as Zhang Xuan left the residence, the entire Tianxuan Royal City was in an uproar.
If it was the matter regarding Ling Tianyu, many people would not have believed it. However, after seeing Du Miaoxuan kneeling at the entrance for an entire day, they began to waver.
An elder of the Du Clan, one of the Four Great Clans, a figure who had once vied for the position of the clan head, was actually kneeling at the doorstep of another. Only a master teacher would have the courage to do so.
"Let's go and take a look!"
"What is going on? If we are certain that he is a master teacher, we should hurry up and get on his good side!"
…
As the news spread, countless powers and clans could no longer hold themselves back. They sent their men to investigate the matter and even some of the clan heads and leaders of the region came personally.
Luo Chong was one of them.
He was the guild leader of Tianxuan Royal City's Blacksmith Guild, a true 1-star intermediate blacksmith.
He was the highest ranked blacksmith in Tianxuan Kingdom.
Even Emperor Shen Zhui had to spend a huge sum of money to purchase the weapons he forged. Countless officials and nobles yearned for them but were unable to obtain them. Every single weapon he forged was sought after by countless people, and the price of the weapon rose to astronomical heights.
Given his status and identity, even if a master teacher were to come, there was no need for him to curry favor or befriend him.
After all, even though blacksmiths were inferior to master teachers, they were still one of the top occupations in the Upper Nine Paths. They had their own dignity and standing.
However... He still came.
Others might not know that he was the only one who knew that he was unable to achieve a state of tranquility in his smithing. As a result, the items he forged would often collapse at the very last step, turning into trash.
The various steps of smithing were no different from before. Initially, he thought that it was a problem with his stamina and energy, so he specially recuperated for a few days. Yet... there was no change at all.
For the number one blacksmith in Tianxuan Kingdom to be unable to forge a weapon... If news were to spread, not only would his standing be affected, even his enemies and enemies would rush over upon hearing the news, causing him to fall from the clouds.
Thus, upon hearing that a master teacher had arrived in the city, he couldn't help but sneak over to see if it was true.
If it was true, no matter what price he had to pay, he had to get to the bottom of the problem and resolve it.
"It is indeed Du Miaoxuan!"
Standing at a corner of the street, Luo Chong recognized the middle-aged man kneeling in the middle of the road.
There weren't many in the upper echelons of Tianxuan City who didn't recognize this famous elder of the Du Clan. Back then, he even specially requested for him to forge a sword for him. Thus, even though he was far away, Luo Chong was still able to recognize him with a single glance.
"This fellow has always been a cautious person. For him to kneel down so willingly, the person in the residence would definitely be able to resolve the problem for him. Furthermore... he would be convinced of his sincerity!"
With just a glance, Luo Chong came to a conclusion.
If the person in the residence didn't have a sufficiently high standing to resolve the problem for him, Du Miaoxuan's kneeling was equivalent to slapping his own face.
Jiya!
Just as he was making wild guesses, the gates of the residence creaked open and a plump butler walked out.
"Our old master has invited you in!"
Sun Qiang gestured grandly.
"Thank you, Butler Sun, for putting in a good word for me..." Du Miaoxuan stood up excitedly.
"Let's go!"
Sun Qiang didn't waste any time. He led the way and the few of them entered the residence. The gates of the residence closed tightly once more.
"He has gone in!"
"Du Miaoxuan has gone in. We should be able to understand his actions when he comes out later on!"
"Indeed, let's continue waiting..."
...
Upon seeing Du Miaoxuan enter the residence, the spies from the various powers in the surroundings weren't in a hurry to leave. Instead, they continued to focus their gazes on him.
Luo Chong wasn't in a hurry either. Instead, he waited patiently.
......
"I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. I beseech Yang shi to forgive me!"
Upon entering the room, Du Miaoxuan no longer had the arrogance and doubt from before. He immediately kneeled on the floor.
"Get up!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
After returning from the academy, he found a secluded area, disguised himself as' Yang Xuan ', and returned to the residence.
After walking for half a day, he had extinguished this fellow's arrogance. Only then did he manage to summon Sun Qiang in.
"I beseech Yang shi to forgive me and save me!" Du Miaoxuan didn't get up. Instead, he continued to kneel on the floor.
"Since I have allowed you in, I will definitely help you. Get up!" Zhang Xuan said impassively.
Upon hearing those words, Du Miaoxuan's face lit up and he hurriedly stood up.
Du Yuan, who was following behind him, also had his eyes lit up. At the same time, he was perplexed.
Didn't his father suffer from a serious illness in the past? Could it be that the master teacher before him was able to treat his father's illness as well?
"Do you know why I called you a beast previously?"
Zhang Xuan looked at him.
"I know!" Du Miaoxuan replied.
Sun Qiang and Du Yuan couldn't help but nod their heads.
Previously, when Yang shi called Elder Du a beast with just a glance, they thought that he was insulting them. However, from the looks of it now, it wasn't as simple as they thought.
Just that, they were perplexed. What in the world could cause Yang shi to call Elder Du a beast? Not only was he not infuriated, he even had a look of excitement on his face?
However, they didn't have much time to ponder over the matter. Zhang Xuan's voice sounded.
"Ten years ago, everyone knew that you fell ill and your cultivation plummeted. However, if I'm not wrong, you... fused the blood of the Snow Wolf into your body in an attempt to exchange your blood!"
"Doing so will cause your body to be poisoned by the wolf beast. Every noon, your entire body will be covered in white fur, and you will become neither human nor beast. You will become like an animal. Am I right?"
"Yes, Yang shi's words are spot on!"
Du Miaoxuan hurriedly nodded his head.
Even though he knew that the other party must have seen through his illness when he called him a beast previously, he was still astonished to hear that his words were spot on.
As expected of a true master teacher, his eye of discernment was indeed frightening. This was a problem that even Master Yuanyu was unable to see through.
"This..."
"The blood of the Snow Wolf? Covered in white fur? "
Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Sun Qiang, Du Yuan, and the others finally understood what was going on.
Especially the latter, his body trembled uncontrollably.
It was no wonder his father had the habit of drinking herbal tea every afternoon, refusing to meet anyone. Initially, he thought that it was a habit his father had developed over the years, but to think that this was the reason.
White fur would grow from his entire body every afternoon... He was afraid of being seen, so he intentionally hid himself!
A person covered in fur from head to toe... If he wasn't a beast, what else could he be?
It was no wonder why not only did his father not refute Yang shi's words, he even kneeled outside the door... This was the reason.
"The Snow Wolf is a grade-7 savage beast. Its strength is equivalent to that of a Fighter 7-dan Tongxuan realm expert. Its body is covered in white fur and its speed is as swift as the wind. Its blood is one of the main ingredients for forging the [Tongxuan Pill]. It has the ability to clear one's meridians and raise one's cultivation. You must have read some secret manuals to exchange your blood with the Snow Wolf and mistakenly thought that your cultivation would soar if you were to succeed! "
Ignoring everyone's shock, Zhang Xuan continued.
"Yes!" Du Miaoxuan smiled bitterly and nodded his head.
Just as Yang shi had said, he had indeed read some secret manuals and thought that as long as he could exchange his blood successfully, he would be able to reach Tongxuan realm and become a Fighter 7-dan expert.
Who knew that it would become the start of a nightmare.
Every day, his body would be covered in white fur, making him look neither human nor ghost. Even if it was only for an hour, the pain he had to endure was unimaginable.
To be able to persevere for ten years meant that he was mentally tough. Otherwise, he would have already committed suicide.
"I was too young back then and I couldn't discern the truth from the falsehood and believed it... I beseech Yang shi to save me!" Du Miaoxuan clasped his fist and pleaded.
Now that he thought about it, there must have been something wrong with his head back then.
He had accidentally stumbled upon an ancient manual and thought that it was a treasure. Thus, he ventured deep into a barren land and used various means to hunt down a Snow Wolf to exchange his blood. Initially, he thought that he would be able to become the next clan head after achieving great success in his cultivation. Never in his dreams did he expect that he would end up like this.
If there was something wrong with his head, what else could it be?
"Unable to discern the truth from the falsehood? That secret manual of yours... is real! "Zhang Xuan said.
"Really?" Du Miaoxuan was just about to say something when his body jolted. "How is that possible? If it's real, how did I end up in such a state... "
If what the secret manual said was true, how did he end up looking neither human nor ghost for so many years?
How did his cultivation fall from Pixue realm to Dingli realm and never recover from it?
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