"Of course, the Aureate Body realm is just a noun. It's not just your physical body. Even your Primordial Spirit is as tough as a diamond, impervious to fire and water. At this realm, not only does your strength reach a frightening level, you are also highly resistant to soul attacks. Demonic tunists and even Impartation of Heaven's Will are no longer sufficient to make you submit to them. Even if you were to enter the Teleportation Formation directly, you wouldn't suffer any damage. Even if space were to shatter, you would still be able to survive. "
Heung Kensei continued. "The third realm of Great Sage is Intuitive Impulse. In other words, one would be able to sense danger or the unknown. In this aspect, it's similar to the ability of seers, but it's far more practical for experts. Without the need for tortoiseshells or coins, one would be able to sense fortune and calamity from thin air and grasp the most suitable route for oneself. Your mother and I are at this realm. Last year, your soul lamp extinguished, but your mother and I sensed that you were still alive. That's why we persisted in searching for you … "
"My soul lamp extinguished?"
Zhang Xuan's lips twitched upon hearing those words. "The Zhang family and my soul lamp? When did it extinguish? "
He had read about soul lamps in the books of the Sanctum of Sages before. It was forged by extracting a sliver of a cultivator's soul using a unique method.
They were lit in a special place and looked after by specialized people. Once they were extinguished, it would mean that the owner of the soul had died. Most large clans and powers would have such things. They were used to know whether someone who had left their clan was dead or alive, and to keep track of their movements at all times.
He had a soul lamp … and it had extinguished?
What was going on?
After pondering for a moment, Heung Kensei replied, "Fearing that something might happen to you, your mother and I kept it when you were just born. As for when it extinguished … it was at the end of August or the beginning of September last year!"
"…"
Zhang Xuan's eyelids twitched upon hearing those words.
At the end of August or the beginning of September last year, it just so happened that he had transcended over. Back then, the new semester had just begun in Tianxuan Kingdom, and as the one who scored zero in the entrance examination, he had been at a loss as to what to do …
"My previous self was possessed by me, and his soul dissipated …"
Zhang Xuan immediately understood what was going on.
The fellow whom he had possessed had died, so naturally, his soul lamp had been extinguished.
"What is the fourth level?"
Afraid that he would notice something, Zhang Xuan decided not to dwell on this topic any longer.
"The fourth realm is also the pinnacle of Great Sage. That's the extent of Yang shi's strength. It was the Sempiternal realm. This Eternity was not a fleshly body, but rather a Nascent Divinity. It would not decay, and no external force would be able to affect its thoughts. With a single thought, it would not only be able to kill, it would even be able to tear through space! Only those who have reached that level of cultivation can be considered as true experts beneath Ancient Sage! "
Heung Kensei sighed, "Your mother and I have been searching for this realm for a long time. Unfortunately … we've never succeeded."
"Introspective Convalescence, Golden Body, Sudden Impulse, Imperishable …"
Zhang Xuan memorized the four realms.
Zhang Xuan was not too sure about the other three realms, but in the Sempiternal realm, he had felt that every single movement of a Sempiternal realm cultivator carried the strength to tear the world apart. It was as if there was nothing in the world that could stop them.
If Ancient Sages were already so powerful despite their cultivation realm, it was hard to imagine just how powerful Ancient Sages would be!
"Alright, let's hurry up!"
After explaining the four realms of Great Sage to Zhang Xuan, Heung Kensei smiled and led the way.
The ancestral worship ceremony of the Zhang clan was not complicated. All of the elders of the clan, as well as the elders who were in seclusion, were gathered in the Ancestral Hall to pay their respects. A dedicated priest would read out Zhang Xuan's identity and life history, and he would be acknowledged by the clan.
Zhang Xuan abided by his responsibilities, and the ceremony proceeded smoothly.
By noon, it was all over, and Zhang Xuan's name had already appeared in the Zhang clan's genealogy book.
Next up was the inauguration ceremony for the clan head.
There were all kinds of complicated formalities and rituals that left one feeling drowsy.
However, Zhang Xuan also knew that this was the 'etiquette' that Kong Shi had set down back then. Without etiquette, one would not be able to establish oneself. This was especially so for a powerful clan like Zhang Xuan. Without etiquette, it would be impossible for him to become the clan head.
It was only by nightfall that the ceremony was finally over.
Zhang Xuan had succeeded the position of the clan head of the Zhang clan, becoming the person with the highest authority in the Zhang clan.
"Alright, the ceremony is over. We'll head to the Luo Clan tomorrow to fetch the bride!"
Seeing that his son was not only alive but had even become the clan head, Heung Kensei couldn't help but feel indescribably satisfied.
Not expecting his newly acknowledged parents to be so impatient, Zhang Xuan nodded with a smile.
In truth, he was also worried that something bad might happen.
"I hope that Yang shi can attend the ceremony as a witness!"
Heung Kensei walked up to Yang shi and clasped his fist with a smile.
"Senior, it's my duty to escort the bride!"
Yang shi said as he stroked his beard.
The second Celestial Master Teacher in history was going to marry the little princess of the Luo Clan.
The night passed peacefully.
This time, Zhang Xuan did not continue cultivating. Instead, he had a good night's sleep to recuperate his mind.
As soon as the sun rose, he arrived at the Conference Hall of the Zhang clan. By the time he arrived, he saw that everyone was already gathered. All kinds of resources and treasures were placed on top of the forty saint beasts.
"This … Isn't this a little too grand?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
"It goes without saying that the wedding of the clan head of our Zhang clan has to be grand. Otherwise, how can the Zhang clan claim to be the number one clan in the Master Teacher Continent?"
Heung Kensei said with a smile. Sword Saint Meng also had a radiant smile on her face.
"How far is the Luo Clan from here?"
Looking at the forty saint beasts carrying all kinds of treasures on their backs, Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.
The Master Teacher Continent was vast, and it would be extremely troublesome for saint beasts to traverse the distance. However, if it was too far away, as long as the other party provided him with the exact location, he could easily set up a Teleportation Formation.
"Can't you wait a few days? Are you in such a hurry to meet your little girlfriend?"
Sword Saint Meng asked.
"That's not it …" Zhang Xuan's face reddened a little in embarrassment.
"It's good that you aren't in a hurry. The Zhang clan and the Luo Clan aren't too far away from each other. We have prepared these saint beasts in advance, and they are all Saint 9-dan beasts. If we fly at full speed, we should be able to reach our destination within three days. There's no need to rush!"
Seemingly seeing through Zhang Xuan's thoughts, Sword Saint Meng said with a smile, "Even though the Teleportation Formation is faster, it'll be costly to transport so many resources and saint beasts over at the same time. On top of that, there are many items that aren't able to withstand the spatial storm. You have to be polite when proposing a marriage. If anything goes wrong, your reputation as the head of the Zhang clan will be tarnished! "
"That's true."
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
Given the saint beasts' strength, even if they were able to withstand the spatial storm of the Teleportation Formation, most of the items on their backs were unable to do so. Considering that it was only three days, there was indeed no need for them to use the Teleportation Formation.
There was no need for them to rush there.
"Alright, let's set off!"
With everyone present, there was nothing much that they needed to prepare. Heung Kensei bellowed, and the saint beasts immediately soared into the air. Zhang Xuan and the others leaped onto the saint beast at the very front, and following which, the Zhang clan's wedding procession began moving toward the Luo Clan.
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