Zhang Xuan's mental state had already reached 29.99, and he was only a step away from the final breakthrough.
He had been intending to make use of the Bodhi Saint Tree to cultivate diligently so that he could achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible, but who could have thought that after reading so many books, his Ancient Sage cultivation would actually surpass 30.0!
30.1！
30.2！
30.3！
…
In the blink of an eye, it reached 31.9 before slowing down.
In an instant, the number increased by close to 2.0.
Rumble!
His state of mind surged, and a storm rolled up in his mind. He was like a native born in the countryside who had entered a bustling metropolis. Everywhere was a feast for the eyes, and there were songs and dances everywhere. His mind was dazzled, and his old and new thoughts collided. Even his life seemed to have undergone a fundamental change.
The moves and cultivation techniques that Zhang Xuan had been unable to comprehend in the past suddenly appeared in his mind, becoming simple and easy.
Not only so, he would also be able to perceive the existence of the Aeon of Ancient Sage and use it to temper his body and raise his level of existence.
In other words, with this ability, his chances of achieving a breakthrough to Ancient Sage would increase significantly!
"It's no wonder why they say that only Ancient Sages have a chance to achieve a breakthrough in their Soul Depth …"
Sensing this change, Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.
Previously, his father had told him that there were many conditions for him to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage, and he had emphasized on one's Soul Depth. From the looks of it, that was indeed the case.
If one were to compare Ancient Sages to gates, achieving a breakthrough in one's Soul Depth would be equivalent to opening a gap in the gates. As long as one possessed sufficient strength, they would be able to enter the gates at any time and enjoy the scenery within.
In other words, if he were to advance his cultivation to Sempiternal realm consummation and have sufficient Ancient Sage blood, he would be able to reach Ancient Sage in a single go!
"I haven't reached that level yet, but with my current disguise as an Ancient Sage, no one will be able to tell that I'm an Ancient Sage anymore.
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
Even though he was still far from reaching the pinnacle of the Master Teacher Continent, with the breakthrough in his Soul Depth and his disguise, no one would be able to tell that he was an Ancient Sage. In fact, even the aura of an Ancient Sage would not be able to harm him in the slightest.
He felt refreshed, and his mind was clear. The negative emotions brought about by reading too many books had also been swept away.
"Continue!"
In a spurt of energy, his eyes swept across the mountain of books. Countless books fell into the Library of Heaven's Path, becoming his own knowledge.
Soon, they reached the top of the mountain.
There was nothing special about this place other than a stone platform. Zhang Xuan walked up to it and placed his palm on it.
Rumble!
He was enveloped by the light once more, and just like before, he disappeared from the spot.
There was no mountain of books, nor were there any books. What appeared in front of him was a small boat and a vast ocean.
Lying on the small boat, the boat rocked along with the tide. Looking from afar, the sea was so vast that one could not even see the end of it.
The blue sky and the sea blended together. He didn't know where to go or where to go.
"There is a path to the mountain of books, and there is no end to the sea of learning …"
With a sigh, Zhang Xuan was no longer as flustered as before. Instead, he had a sudden realization. "It seems that this should be the so-called sea of learning …"
In the past, it was a mountain of books. Only by reading could one form a flight of stairs to slowly advance forward. The sea of knowledge before him was probably the same principle. Without learning, the ship would never be able to move forward, and one would never be able to find the other shore.
The sea breeze caressed the side of the ship, playing a melody that was as loud and clear as a devil's tune.
The waves surged, like a rich painting.
Under the surface of the water, countless schools of fish formed special messages, as if they were developing some kind of formation.
Looking at it for a moment, Zhang Xuan slowly immersed himself in it.
Everything in the world could enhance one's wisdom. Looking at the vastness of the universe and observing the abundance of fish, the sea before him was filled with knowledge. Combining what he had learned from the mountain of books, he suddenly felt as if he had gained a comprehensive understanding of the world.
As the boat drifted, Zhang Xuan's heart grew calmer and more spacious along with the flow of the water.
All kinds of knowledge flowed into his mind. At this moment, Zhang Xuan was like a dried-up sponge, devouring the flowing water nonstop.
After an unknown period of time …
His body jolted, and he stood up. Painting, demonic tunist, smithing, beast taming, spirit enchantment, physician, formation …
All of the occupations that he had learned previously had returned to their original state, reaching the level of Nine Stars!
At this moment, even without applying to the Mingshi Tang headquarters, he would be able to easily take the nine supporting occupations and become a true Nine Stars master teacher.
In fact, his understanding of these occupations was already on par with Kong Shi back then, far surpassing that of the so-called geniuses and guild leaders.
The more occupations he learned, the clearer his mind became.
Hu!
After learning so many occupations, just as he felt that there was nothing he did not know about, a burst of light shrouded him once more. When he opened his eyes once more, he realized that he was still standing in the passageway. It had only been a minute or two since he had left the passageway!
After experiencing the mountain of books and the ocean of knowledge, he felt that it had been at least ten days. Never in his dreams could he have imagined that such a short period of time would have passed in the real world.
It was truly a pipe dream.
Glancing around, Zhang Xuan saw Luo Qiqi and the other two master teachers still standing on the spot. Their bodies were swaying uncontrollably, as if they were still undergoing the trial.
"Where's Lozosy?"
Zhang Xuan scanned the surroundings with a doubtful look in his eyes.
Of the six people who had entered the passageway with him, Zhao Ya and Wei Ruyan had failed the trial and were teleported out. Luo Qiqi and the other two master teachers were still here, but why was Lozosy the only one who was nowhere to be seen?
Could it be that … she had failed the trial and was teleported out?
Just as Zhang Xuan was perplexed, the voice of Kong Shi's sculpture sounded once more.
"You have passed the trial! Please proceed forward. Walk out of the passageway, and you'll be able to see the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn! Assimilate it, and you'll be qualified to inherit my heritage! "
"We'll talk about it after I find the Great Codex of Spring!"
Hearing the voice, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. Without any hesitation, he quickly made his way forward.
After experiencing the mountain of books and ocean of knowledge, his Soul Depth had reached the level of an Ancient Sage. The pressure in the passageway no longer affected him at all.
Not too long later, he arrived at the end of the passageway.
It was also a seal that prevented cultivators from advancing forward.
With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan took out Little Amulet and placed it lightly on the seal. The seal slowly opened up, and a gap appeared. Zhang Xuan stepped into it.
Following which, a vast hall came into sight.
At the very center of the hall was a stone pedestal. A book was placed on top of it, emanating a brilliant glow.
On the cover of the book were two massive words — Spring and Autumn — written in the ancient language. Time seemed to be flowing on its surface, making it difficult to discern whether the book was in the past or the future. It felt as if it would leap into the rift of time at any moment and leave the present.
"This is the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn?"
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up as he clenched his fists tightly. He was just about to rush forward to assimilate the book when a silhouette suddenly appeared on the stone pedestal. With a light grasp, the silhouette picked up the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn.
"Ruoxin …"
Upon seeing the silhouette's appearance, Zhang Xuan was stunned.
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