Zhang Xuan frowned in bewilderment as he muttered, "My blood hasn't come into contact with it, and I can't extend my Spiritual Perception into it either. Why would it suddenly feel hot?"
Previously, he had been thinking of ways to refine it, but in the end, nothing had happened at all. Why would it suddenly get so excited after placing it in his storage ring?
This artifact was snatched by Lu Chong to prevent Ren Qingyuan from using it against him, and it was a treasure belonging to Mingshi Tang. No matter how this matter ended... he would have to return this artifact eventually. If it were to be destroyed in his hands... there would really be no way to resolve the conflict.
Although it seemed that Mingshi Tang was being suppressed, in terms of foundation, the giant ship that had stood on the continent for countless years was still not something that a few geniuses could contend with.
"Ever since it entered my storage ring, it hasn't moved at all. It was only when I was impressed by my student's growth that it suddenly heated up …"
Recalling carefully, a thought came to Zhang Xuan's mind. Could it be that the Pavilion Master Token isn't refined using one's blood, but rather, it has something to do with one's teacher's morals and conduct? Since that's the case … won't it be easier for me to assimilate the aura of a Celestial Master Teacher? "
Celestial Master Teachers were acknowledged by the heavens, and the aura that they harnessed was something that even Yang shi dared not act recklessly on. If the token was truly related to him, the aura that it emanated was most likely the most ideal object for him to tame.
"Give it a try!"
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuan drove his aura as a Celestial Master Teacher and infused it into the token.
With the rise in his Soul Depth, Zhang Xuan's ability to control his aura had increased by leaps and bounds. In the past, it would have been easy for others to notice him when he circulated his aura, but now, even Yang shi would be unable to sense it.
Sizzle!
As soon as his aura came into contact with the token, the latter immediately became even hotter. Then, Zhang Xuan felt the token in his hand disappear with a whoosh.
He hurriedly lowered his head, only to see that the token that he had been holding had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed in the first place.
Zhang Xuan's scalp tingled, and his vision darkened. He nearly fainted on the spot. He quickly extended his Spiritual Sense and discovered that his surroundings were empty. The token from earlier was nowhere to be seen.
"It's over …"
He wanted to cry but no tears came out.
Wasn't this the Ancient Sage artifact forged by Kong Shi that even Yang shi was unable to damage? Why was it like an ice cube, disappearing after he gripped it?
As the Pavilion Master Token of Mingshi Tang, it was clear that it was of great significance to Mingshi Tang. Even though Lu Chong had taken it away, Ren Qingyuan didn't panic. He knew that as long as they were trapped here, the token wouldn't be able to escape... Now that it had disappeared, how could he return it to the other party?
Although he had caused quite a ruckus in front of the three major powers previously, it could still be resolved. However, if he really lost this thing, wouldn't he be eaten alive?
What was going on?
"Come out, stop messing around …"
Suppressing his voice, Zhang Xuan searched carefully. When his eyes fell on his palm, he froze.
Unbeknownst to him, three water droplets had appeared on his palm. They were bright red and dazzling, surging with a special power.
"What is this?"
He couldn't help but tap on it.
Buzz!
A crisp sound rang in his ears, and he immediately froze on the spot. It was as if he had entered an empty space in an instant.
There was no time or range here. It was just a vast expanse of whiteness. Only an old man was looking over with a smile.
"Kong Shi?"
Zhang Xuan's body jolted.
The old man who had appeared before him was the creator of the Mingshi Tang Carvings, the World's Teacher, Kong Shi!
At this moment, Kong Shi had an amiable look in his eyes. "After so many years, you're finally here! Greetings, the new Celestial Master Teacher! "
"Junior Zhang Xuan pays respect to Kong Shi …"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
"I forged the Mingshi Tang Pavilion Master Token using three droplets of my blood essence after I created the Mingshi Tang Carvings. Only a true Celestial Master Teacher is able to tame it. The fact that you were able to activate it and summon my will means that you've met the requirements …"
Stroking his beard, Kong Shi said in satisfaction.
"Kong Shi, wait a moment. I have something to ask you …"
Seeing that the other party was about to go on with his long-winded speech, Zhang Xuan couldn't hold himself back anymore. He hurriedly interjected with a hurried voice.
He had seen how unreliable Kong Shi was several times now. Each time, the other party would vanish before he could finish his words. This time, he mustn't allow Kong Shi to speak first. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the time to speak anymore.
"Oh?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was in a hurry, Kong Shi looked at him and said, "Please speak."
"It's like this. I've been afflicted with the Innate Fetal Poison, and I heard that you experienced it back then as well … May I know how you can resolve it?"
Zhang Xuan asked anxiously.
"Innate Fetal Poison?"
Kong Shi looked at Zhang Xuan doubtfully before nodding. "Indeed, it's the Innate Fetal Poison. It's easy to resolve, just that … "
"Just what?"
"The thing hidden within the poison isn't that easy to expel …" Kong Shi said grimly.
"What's that?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
He had long noticed the Innate Fetal Poison, and it was currently suppressed by the Heaven's Path zhenqi in a corner, unable to move at all. But … judging from the other party's tone, it seemed like there was something else in the Innate Fetal Poison as well?
"You'll know what it is once you resolve the Innate Fetal Poison. I can't go into the details, or else it'll only bring harm to both of us! How about this, I'll tell you the method to resolve the Innate Fetal Poison … "
Kong Shi said.
"I'm all ears!"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
He had no idea how long the Innate Fetal Poison had been in his body. If he could resolve it as soon as possible, he would be able to recover from the threat of death.
"The Innate Fetal Poison is infused into the mother's body when she is pregnant, either to strip away her bloodline or to kill her fetus. As it's innate, it has already fused into every single part of her body. Ordinary antidotes are ineffective against it. There's only one way to resolve it, and that is … after becoming a Nine Stars master teacher, one will have to undergo the Ordeal of the Heavenly Flame. If one can draw the Ordeal of the Innate Fetal Poison into one's body and use it to burn away the poison … Of course, the Ordeal of the Innate Fetal Poison is extremely dangerous, and the slightest mistake could result in mutual destruction. Back then, I had to pay a heavy price to resolve it."
Kong Shi shook his head.
"Ordeal of the Heavenly Flame … Thank you, Kong Shi!"
Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
Since Kong Shi had said it personally, it meant that the Ordeal of the Heavenly Flame was indeed effective. As long as he knew the method to resolve it, he wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
Zhang Xuan was still a distance away from becoming a Nine Stars master teacher, but he wasn't too far from it. It would be a walk in the park for him to reach thirty.
"However, it's best for you to resolve the Ordeal of the Innate Fetal Poison as soon as possible. You should have just reached twenty at the moment. If you can resolve it before twenty-five, be it in terms of strength or potential, it will be much better than before!" Kong Shi said with a grim expression.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
He had to resolve the Ordeal of the Innate Fetal Poison as soon as possible. After this matter was over, he would have to raise his cultivation as quickly as possible so that he could reach Nine Stars within two months!
As long as he succeeded in drawing the Heavenly Flame over, the rest would fall into place naturally.
"Alright, since I'm done talking about the Innate Fetal Poison, I'll talk about the Pavilion Master Token now. This token is forged using three droplets of my blood essence. After assimilating it, it will take the form of a water droplet on your palm.
Hu!
Kong Shi's figure wavered.
"What will happen?"
Zhang Xuan asked anxiously.
"It will …"
Hula!
Unable to control his body any longer, Kong Shi's figure disappeared in an instant.
Hong long!
Zhang Xuan's mind jolted, and his body staggered. Only then did he realize that he was still seated before Zhao Ya, and in the sky above, Wei Ruyan was still battling with You Ruoxin. It was as if time hadn't changed at all.
It was as if time had stopped, and everything that had happened previously seemed to have stopped.
"That fellow isn't done yet. Everyone says that Kong Shi is the World's Teacher, but why is he so unreliable as well?"
Zhang Xuan asked with a stifled look.
It had been a few times now, but that fellow would vanish halfway through his words. To think that the founder of Mingshi Tang, an existence that everyone respected and feared, would be so unreliable as well!
"Forget it …"
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look at the water droplet on his palm in curiosity. "He told me not to touch it, but if I really touch it … what will happen?"
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