After flying for an unknown distance, the crowd finally came to a halt.
"Teacher, I'm really unwilling to admit defeat just like that!"
One of the young men exclaimed.
"Indeed. Even though Zhang Jiuxiao is improving swiftly, as long as we go all out right from the start, he might not even have the time to comprehend it. As for the head of the Zhang clan, he might just be a good teacher, but his comprehension of temporal laws is far beneath ours!"
Another young man gritted his teeth.
If they failed the mission given by the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, they would surely be punished upon their return.
"You said that the head of the Zhang clan's comprehension of temporal laws might be beneath yours?"
Tantai Zhenqing's eyes were filled with disappointment when he saw the unconvinced looks on his disciples' faces.
"That's right!"
One of the young men nodded.
"I thought so too, but … take a look at this mirror!"
Without explaining anything, Tantai Zhenqing flicked his wrist, and the mirror in his hand floated before the crowd.
"What's wrong with the mirror?"
The crowd quickly gathered around, and with just a single glance, their eyes narrowed in astonishment.
A crack had appeared on the surface of the mirror, reminiscent of a saber scar.
"Teacher, what's going on? Who destroyed the Spacetime Mirror? "
Tantai Jiankui asked.
The Spacetime Mirror was one of the top treasures of their Zhang Clan. Even Great Sage experts would find it difficult to destroy it, so why would a crack appear on it all of a sudden?
"The head of the Zhang clan took a look at the mirror earlier, and he ended up in such a state," Tantai Zhenqing said with a bitter smile.
"Took a look at the mirror?"
The crowd was perplexed.
The toughness of the Spacetime Mirror was such that even a Saint 9-dan pinnacle cultivator would not be able to damage it. Yet, the head of the Zhang clan was able to destroy it with just a look?
"The Spacetime Mirror was left behind by an ancestor who specializes in temporal laws, and it's filled with all kinds of formations. That's why it's difficult for one's consciousness to leave after entering it … The head of the Zhang clan might have acted casually earlier, but his consciousness had already entered the mirror and destroyed all of the formations!"
Tantai Zhenqing said grimly.
"His consciousness entered the mirror? Destroyed the formations? "
The crowd narrowed their eyes in astonishment.
If they had been unable to understand what was going on, they had finally understood what was going on.
The higher one's comprehension of temporal laws was, the faster one would be able to escape. Yet, not only did the other party leave, he even destroyed the formations … Just how deep must one's comprehension of temporal laws be in order to accomplish such a feat?
"I'm afraid that person has already reached Spatial Quintessence …"
Tantai Zhenqing noticed the doubt in the crowd's eyes.
The others were speechless.
The laws of time and space were different from the laws of swordsmanship and the like. Even Ancient Sages were unable to comprehend them, and yet, a Saint 9-dan cultivator was able to do so.
"It looks like the head of the Zhang clan is on par with the Luo Clan's Luo Tianya. I'm afraid that the Hundred Schools of Philosophers won't be able to achieve what they intend to do!"
Nangong Yuanfeng also came to a realization, and he couldn't help but sigh.
It was no wonder why Zhang Xuan's old friend had left so quickly. Even if Zhang Xuan's strength far surpassed that of the other party, it would still be nigh impossible for him to defeat someone of the same cultivation realm.
Leaving was indeed the best choice. Otherwise, it would only be more humiliating.
…
"We won?"
"We defeated the experts of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers?"
Unlike Tantai Zhenqing and the others who were shocked, the Zhang family burst into cheers.
When the experts of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers arrived, everyone thought that they would only be able to take a beating and suffer humiliation. Never in their wildest dreams did they think that their Clan Chief would be able to resolve the situation so easily, causing them to return empty-handed.
If it was before, he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
But now, he had really done it.
"I won?"
Even Zhang Jiuxiao found it hard to believe.
He had fought the successor of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers bare-handedly and emerged victorious. Had it been half a year ago, he would have never dared to believe that he had achieved such glory.
It was all thanks to the teacher before him.
"Cultivate the knowledge that I have imparted to you over the next few days so that you can comprehend the Time Quintessence as soon as possible. Other than that, here's a cultivation technique manual. If you cultivate according to it, it shouldn't take long for you to overcome your current bottleneck!"
Zhang Xuan looked at Zhang Jiuxiao expectantly. "Of my students, you are currently the weakest. You have to improve quickly so that you can become a pillar of the Master Teacher Academy like your seniors!"
"Yes, Teacher. I won't let you down!"
Zhang Jiuxiao clasped his fist.
Seeing that Zhang Jiuxiao had agreed to it, Zhang Xuan nodded. Instead, he turned his gaze to the Xingmeng Sword Saints and the Xingmeng Sword Saints.
"Father! Mother!"
Zhang Jiuxiao did not hesitate for too long before calling out to them.
Due to the influence of his previous life's memories, even though he had already acknowledged them as his parents, he had never called them out loud. However, at this moment, he was finally able to do so.
The Otherworldly Demonic Tribe's Ancient Sages were no longer as safe as before. If he wanted to raise mankind's strength as quickly as possible, the Zhang clan was an indispensable power.
The two before him wielded far greater influence in the Zhang clan than he did. Thus, it was only a matter of time before he acknowledged them. There was nothing for him to be conflicted about.
This way, he would be able to better integrate with the Luo Clan when they arrived.
"Sigh!"
The Xingmeng Sword Saints and the Xingmeng Sword Saints clenched their fists in agitation.
They had been looking forward to this day, but they did not think that it would come so quickly.
"While the cultivation techniques that the two of you practice are top-notch, due to the frustrations in your hearts over the past few years, your aura has been slightly affected. Allow me to enlighten you now, and you should be able to achieve breakthroughs faster!"
Zhang Xuan.
Even though his parents were the strongest figures on the Master Teacher Continent, the Library of Heaven's Path had revealed countless flaws that hindered their cultivation.
If they could resolve these problems, they would surely be able to push for a breakthrough to Great Sage.
"You … are going to offer us pointers?"
Hearing their son's words, the Xingmeng Sword Saints leaped in shock.
Their son was only at Saint 9-dan. Was he really capable of offering pointers to Great Sage 3-dan cultivators like them?
"It can't be considered as pointers. I'm just pointing out the mistakes that you have made in your cultivation so as to resolve your hidden flaws!"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
The two of them had made a move before him previously, so there were plenty of books regarding them in the Library of Heaven's Path. It was just that he had not had the time to read them.
Since the two of them had made a move before him, he did not hesitate for too long. He took out two blank books and swiftly wrote down their situation. Based on the cultivation techniques that he had seen in the Library of Heaven's Path, he made some corrections to them.
"This …"
The couple took the books and browsed through them, and their bodies jolted in astonishment.
There was nothing wrong with what their son had said. It was the exact same problem that they were facing at the moment.
"Show me your strength as well, and I'll offer you some pointers as well …"
Paying no heed to his shocked parents, Zhang Xuan turned to the other elders.
Since they were going to raise their cultivation, they might as well do it together.
"Clan head, bad news! The people from the Luo Clan are already at the entrance!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to offer them some pointers, a guard suddenly rushed in with a nervous look on his face.
After three days of flight, the people from the Luo Clan had finally arrived!
After three days of flight, the people from the Luo Clan had finally arrived!
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