"Zhang Shi!"
As soon as he arrived, he saw Mingshi Tang's Master Ren walking over.
Following which, the Luo Clan's Luo Ganzhen, the Jiang Clan's Jiang Fangyou, and the others also arrived.
These people had all obtained fortuitous encounters, and their cultivation had grown significantly stronger. Just like his parents, they had all reached Sempiternal realm consummation.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhang Xuan realized that the Temple of Confucius didn't just consist of many worlds. There were also some unique spatial zones that allowed one to cultivate at a different rate of time, making it easier for one to overcome the bottlenecks in one's cultivation.
Because of this, they had all obtained many benefits.
On the other hand, he had been running around in circles and did not have much time to cultivate, so he looked the most down and out.
"Let's save Yuan Tao first …"
After chatting for a while, Zhang Xuan finally found Yuan Tao amidst the crowd from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers.
At this moment, just like Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan, his senses were sealed, and he had no idea that he was nearby.
"Earlier, the Ancient Sages have already informed the various powers not to make a move on you, or else they'll be killed on the spot!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was about to head over, Ren shi hurriedly stopped him.
"This is probably a decision made by the Ancient Sages to ensure the safety of their descendants. Otherwise, if all of the geniuses who have a chance to advance to Ancient Sage were to perish in the battle, what would be the point of obtaining the treasures in the Temple of Confucius?"
Luo Ganzhen said. "Given the current circumstances, it's best not to get into a conflict with them. Besides, with the Ancient Sage's request, I don't think they would dare do anything to Yuan Tao!"
"This …" Zhang Xuan stopped.
"They're right!" Lozosy smiled and said, "Let's not rush to save him first. Let's wait until we enter the Apricot Altar. Although Yuan Tao's six senses have been sealed, it may be an opportunity for him!"
"Opportunity?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled.
"Un. The Apricot Altar is the place where Kong Shi imparted his teachings, and Kong Shi's words of mentor can be found everywhere. Since the Hundred Schools of Philosophers wanted to borrow his Emperor's Bloodline, they must have made preparations beforehand. If we were to rescue him now, it would be a huge loss instead!"
Lozosy said.
Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.
He had thought that it was just an ordinary palace, but it turned out to be the place where Kong Shi had taught his students.
Back when he was in Hongyuan Empire, his Impartation of Heaven's Will was more than sufficient to induce a breakthrough in the cultivation of animals and spirit beasts. Given that Kong Shi's cultivation was much higher than Kong Shi's, there was no doubt that he would be even more formidable.
It was no wonder that the tree root at the heart of the array could trap so many experts. It was likely that this tree root had also listened to Kong Shi's teachings, which gave it intelligence and this supernatural ability.
"It's about to open!"
The few of them communicated through voice transmissions. Muffled rumbles of thunder came from the ground. Next, the seal of the Apricot Altar Palace in front of them shone brightly.
With his previous experience in the Hall of Great Accomplishment, Zhang Xuan knew that this was a sign that it was about to open, so he didn't say anything more.
Buzz!
Not too long later, the gates slowly opened, leaving only the seal behind.
"Go!"
With a loud shout, Yuan Tao sent a droplet of blood flying out, which enveloped the people from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers and then shot toward the seal. As soon as they made contact with the seal, they were able to pass through it without any hindrance.
The Otherworldly Demons also stepped forward, and using some kind of secret art, they were able to pass through the seal.
Noticing the doubtful look on Zhang Xuan's face, Lozosy sent a telepathic message over. "The Otherworldly Demons possess a unique constitution similar to Yuan Tao's …"
Zhang Xuan nodded in response.
Unique constitutions were not unique to humans, so it wasn't surprising for Otherworldly Demons to possess one or two unique constitutions.
Hula!
After the Otherworldly Demons entered, the saint beasts followed suit.
Unlike the previous two, there was a third amulet floating in the air. It was the final Celestial Amulet of Legacy.
Who would have thought that it would be in their hands?
"Let's enter as well!"
Zhang Xuan said as he flicked his wrist, and Little Amulet materialized to envelop the crowd. Before they could move, Wu Chen clasped his fist and said, "Young Mistress and Zhang Shi, I'll stand guard outside."
After saying those words, he took a step back and left the area enveloped by Little Amulet.
"Un. Let's go!"
Lozosy nodded, seemingly knowing that Zhang Xuan would make such a decision.
"He …" Zhang Xuan frowned in bewilderment.
"He has already achieved a breakthrough to Ancient Sage. Even with the protection of the Prime Amulet, he won't be able to enter!"
Lozosy explained.
"As I expected …"
Hearing Luo Ruoxin's admission, Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
He had guessed it earlier, but he didn't think that it would be true.
It seemed like he wasn't the only one who had obtained the Aeon of Ancient Sage from the Hall of Great Accomplishment. It seemed like Wu Chen had been fortunate as well.
Hulala!
Bringing Luo Ganzhen, Jiang Fangyou, and the others with him, Zhang Xuan followed them into the Hall of Great Accomplishment.
Unlike the other Subordinate Halls, the interior of the Hall of Great Accomplishment was not a spacious room. Instead, it was a courtyard with a diameter of a hundred meters. At the very center of the courtyard was a towering altar. There seemed to be a seal placed on it, and it emanated an oppressive aura that prevented one from approaching.
By the side of the towering altar were dozens of apricot trees. Due to it being winter, the leaves of the apricot trees had already fallen, leaving only bare branches.
The area in front of the towering altar was filled with three thousand cushions, which corresponded to Kong Shi's three thousand apprentices.
"This is the Apricot Altar?"
Zhang Xuan frowned.
He had thought that the Apricot Altar would be a sacred place, but it looked so ordinary.
"Un. Back then, when Kong Shi conducted a lecture, his students were listening to his lecture below!" Lozosy nodded. "Don't underestimate this place. It might look simple, but it's the most important place in the entire Temple of Confucius other than the Prime Hall!"
"Important?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Other than the towering altar and a few trees, there was nothing else in the Apricot Altar. There was not even a single decent artifact.
"Kong Shi's Impartation of Heaven's Will wields unparalleled might. These cushions and trees are probably sentient. Otherwise, those from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers would have already charged forward. It's clear that they're waiting for an opportunity to strike!"
Lozosy told Zhang Xuan telepathically.
Hearing those words, Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
In the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, the Impartation of Heaven's Will had taught them that weapons possessed sentience. It was not surprising for Kong Shi to infuse these cushions and trees with sentience.
"Are you all going in or not? If not, we'll be heading in first!"
Seeing that the Hundred Schools of Philosophers were the first to enter the Apricot Altar, not moving forward at all, one of the saint beasts grew impatient and bellowed.
"If you don't want to enter, we'll enter. Don't you dare fight with us over the treasures we obtain!"
Another saint beast said.
"If you want to enter, feel free to do so. We still have to wait a little longer!"
A young man from the Hundred Schools of Philosophers said with a smile.
He was no other than the scholarly young man whom they had met at the White Creek Mountain, the descendant of Ancient Sage Zi Yuan, Yan Xue.
"It's fine if you don't want to enter. Let's head over to take a look first!"
Seeing that the Hundred Schools of Philosophers were not moving, the saint beast who had spoken earlier harrumphed coldly. "Cowards, they don't dare to enter. Let's head in!"
After saying those words, he immediately charged in the direction of the cushions.
In his view, the fact that the cushions could be preserved for tens of thousands of years meant that they were extraordinary.
Hula!
But before they could reach the cushions, the sound of a gust of wind suddenly sounded. Following which, a tree branch whipped right toward them, tearing a pitch-black rift in space.
Wuuuuuuu!
Following which, several apricot trees flew over and surrounded the saint beasts.
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