Gongxi Qing and the others were dumbfounded.
That was their old ancestor, an Ancient Sage expert! He had said that he would uphold justice for them, but as soon as he saw that it was Zhang Xuan, he had turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.
What happened?
Wasn't this guy just at the Golden Body Perfection Stage?
Why did it feel like the Old Ancestor didn't dare to face him?
Gongxi Qing and the others felt depressed, and Old Ancestor Black Shadow wanted to vomit blood.
He was the Ancient Sage who had been wounded by the Infernal Blacksaber outside the Hall of Great Accomplishment!
Naturally, Zhang Xuan did not think much of an Aureate Body realm cultivator. However, the other party wielded an Ancient Sage saber, and Zhang Hongtian had been following him all this while.
Now that he was injured, if he were to be surrounded by these people, he might very well die here.
It was not easy for Ancient Sages to fall, but if they were to be killed, they would be able to obtain all of their treasures.
He had thought that the reason why Zhang Xuan was able to enter the Hall of Great Accomplishment was due to his research on the Celestial Amulet of the Zhang clan. Yet, who could have thought that they would bump into one another?
"They're in the middle of something important, so we can't disturb them for the time being. Once they're done, we'll look for them and get back at them together!"
He snorted coldly in his heart.
There were plenty of experts in the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, so naturally, there was no way that he would be the only Ancient Sage here. However, the others had other important matters to attend to, so he could only spare some time to take care of the younger generation.
He had thought that regardless of whether it was the Mingshi Tang Tribe or the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, with him around, they would not dare to act recklessly. Yet, who could have thought that he would be injured as soon as he made his appearance?
The more he thought about it, the sadder he felt.
Nevertheless, as an Ancient Sage, there was nothing that he had not seen before. Since he was an Ancient Sage, he might as well bear with it for the time being and wait for the others to gather before making a move.
…
With the Infernal Mystic Blade in hand, Zhang Xuan walked out of the seal.
After pummeling those from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, Zhang Xuan knew that the Ancient Sages would be summoned here, so he had made preparations beforehand.
If the Ancient Sages did not reveal themselves, it would have been nigh impossible for them to kill him. However, once they did, with the Infernal Blacksaber and Book of Heaven's Path, there was nothing for them to fear.
Walking out of the seal, Zhang Xuan saw that the eight of them were already standing on the spot, completely unharmed. They were glaring at him with furious gazes, but they didn't make a move at all.
"Recovered?"
Frowning, Zhang Xuan cautiously looked around.
While the Grand Intermittence Pill was able to heal broken limbs, it would still require at least several days of recuperation. Yet, it had only been ten minutes since the Grand Intermittence Pill was tossed out, but it was already fully healed. Most likely, it was the doing of an Ancient Sage.
After looking around and not noticing anything, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. He couldn't be bothered to pay attention to the eight young men that were trembling with fear, and his figure flashed as he walked towards the path he came from.
Returning to the poisonous gas world, without the koi guarding it, there were more and more poisonous insects around the pond. The entire ecology seemed to be a little chaotic.
Following the exit, they arrived at a world filled with rocks.
It was as if they had entered a barren mountain range. There was no greenery at all. There were huge rocks everywhere, forming a continuous stone forest.
This place was not as dry as the desert, nor was it as rich in spiritual energy as the jungle world. However, there were many grotesque and variegated rocks here, and each one was different, giving people a dazzling feeling.
"It seems like these rocks … are evolving into a kind of cultivation technique and technique!"
Leaping onto a towering rock, Zhang Xuan frowned.
The stone forest that appeared before him had all kinds of shapes and sizes. It was as if experts were displaying their cultivation techniques or battle techniques.
"I'll know once I give it a try …"
Zhang Xuan casually found a cluster of rocks and began imitating the movements of the rocks. As expected, he could feel the zhenqi in his body flowing in a unique manner. The next moment, he flicked his wrist lightly.
Padah!
The sound of something exploding echoed in the air, and a small pitch-black hole appeared before him.
"It's indeed a battle technique … It's actually that powerful?"
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
He had only been imitating the movements of the rocks casually, but it was already so powerful. Could it be that these rocks really formed a powerful cultivation technique?
If that was the case … where should he begin cultivating? What was the sequence?
What would happen if he were to cultivate the wrong sequence?
"Forget it, I should find the exit first!"
As long as he could find the exit, he would be able to find the corresponding Subordinate Hall. To him, these worlds were just a trial. The true treasures lay within the Temple of Confucius.
Thus, Zhang Xuan picked a direction and began making his way over.
An hour later, he found some traces of human activity. Following the trail, it did not take long for him to see a group of master teachers arguing with one another in the middle of a clearing.
"My sequence is correct. There shouldn't be any problem cultivating according to my method!"
"I'm the one who's right. You two stones are obviously mistaken!"
"You're both mistaken! I've already cultivated according to your sequence, and my cultivation technique has improved significantly. If you don't believe me, why don't we have a duel?"
"Alright, let's stop arguing. Let's just use our strength to do the talking!"
…
While the master teachers were speaking, they began exchanging blows with one another. Powerful gusts of wind blew in all directions.
However, they did their best to rein in their auras so as not to damage the surrounding rocks.
"Just like those people I saw back at the Sword Lagoon, they have already entered a trance …"
After taking a look, Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Back at the Sword Lagoon, he had seen such a situation. Many master teachers had fought one another due to disagreements, but who could have thought that it would be the same here as well?
Soon, one of the master teachers emerged victorious.
"My prowess is the greatest, so it should be my sequence. Let's begin the ritual then!"
The victorious master teacher nodded in satisfaction.
"Alright, we'll follow your method then!"
The others agreed.
"Ritual?"
Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Why was he finding it harder and harder to understand?
Weren't master teachers supposed to be fearless of ghosts and gods?
Thus, Zhang Xuan hid by the side and continued watching.
The victorious master teacher took out his artifact and placed it before the rock. He began the ritual, and not too long later, the artifact burst into flames, releasing a golden glow.
Following which, a silhouette suddenly appeared on the rock. His hands and legs danced about, demonstrating some kind of cultivation technique.
"What the others cultivated previously was the outer appearance, and this is the inner zhenqi circulation technique?"
Zhang Xuan's heart jolted.
The silhouette on the rock was executing a cultivation technique that was similar to what the others had demonstrated previously, but there were some differences.
"It's still not right. My sequence isn't compatible with the inner zhenqi either … Pu!"
The victorious master teacher cultivated for a moment before his face paled, and he spurted a mouthful of blood.
If one's cultivation technique was different from one's inner zhenqi circulation technique, one's cultivation could easily go berserk. He thought that he had found the right one, but he was still wrong.
"I'll have to study it again. I mustn't make another mistake this time, or else I'll be trapped here forever …"
Shaking his head helplessly, the victorious master teacher harrumphed. Just as he was about to continue studying the surrounding rocks, a young man suddenly flew over and asked, "Everyone, I've just arrived here. May I know … what are you all doing?"
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