Liu Ling and Zhuang Xian's jaws dropped so wide that it seemed as though they could swallow an entire duck egg.
There was a qualitative difference between Fighter 8-dan Zongshi realm and Tongxuan realm. As a result, one's lifespan was extended.
The lifespan of an ordinary fighter was around seventy to eighty years. However, at Zongshi realm, it wasn't a problem for one to live past a hundred years.
This was precisely the reason why it was as difficult as breaking through a heavenly barrier.
From the fact that even master teachers like them were stuck at Half-Zongshi, it was clear how difficult it was.
They had been observing Shen Hong's condition ever since they arrived at Tianxuan Kingdom. Even if he had sufficient zhenqi, it was impossible for him to have the energy to make a breakthrough. Never in their wildest dreams did they expect that the most difficult hurdle in their cultivation would be easily solved by Yang shi with a bottle of aphrodisiac.
The stark contrast made them feel as though their understanding of the world had crumbled.
Emperor Shen Zhui shared the same thoughts as the three master teachers. He felt that Yang Xuan was intentionally pranking him. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that the royal ancestor would succeed!
That was a true Zongshi realm expert...
"Thank you, Yang shi..."
After an unknown period of time, Shen Hong abruptly stood up. With a long roar reminiscent of a dragon, he walked up to Zhang Xuan and kneeled on the floor.
After being stuck at the same spot for so many years, he thought that he was doomed. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that he would succeed!
Seeing him kneel before him, Zhang Xuan didn't help him up. Instead, he placed his hands behind his back, scanned the surroundings, and slowly walked forward.
"Shen Hong's lifespan has come to an end, and his bodily functions have deteriorated to their limits. At this moment, his desire to live is no longer as strong as before. This is also the reason why he is able to see past life and death and feel that death isn't that frightening. Under such circumstances, regardless of whether it is his state of mind or his body, they have all reached the end of their lifespan. Putting aside tonics, even a powerful grade-2 or grade-3 pill wouldn't be able to help him break through his greatest hurdle and reach Zongshi realm! "
Everyone knew that Yang shi was trying to explain his previous actions. Thus, none of them dared to breathe loudly as they listened attentively.
"Thus, in order for him to continue living, we have to give him a reason to live on. Furthermore, it has to be a reason that he can't reject!"
"As long as you are a man, you will never be able to reject a young woman, not to mention that you have taken aphrodisiac. Under the stimulation of the aphrodisiac, your body will definitely reignite and regain your youth... Once you have accumulated enough emotions, it will be much easier for you to break through again."
"Of course, the most important thing is his cultivation technique. If I'm not wrong, it should be the Blazing Sun Mantra!"
At this point, Zhang Xuan looked over.
"Yes!" Shen Hong nodded and admitted.
He practiced the Blazing Sun Formula, the most formidable cultivation technique in Tianxuan Kingdom.
"This kind of cultivation technique is a rare secret manual. If a man cultivates it, it will be even more powerful! Logically speaking, since his body had lost all of its functions, even with the help of aphrodisiac, it would be impossible for him to return to his peak. However, after cultivating the Blazing Sun Formula for so many years, he had accumulated a large amount of Yang Qi True Fire in his body. At this moment, under the stimulation of the aphrodisiac and the seduction of a beauty, it was as if a spark had been thrown onto a barrel of oil, immediately igniting a raging fire.
"Focus all of your essence, energy, and spirit on a single point. When you break through, it'll be hard not to break through!"
After explaining, Zhang Xuan stood there quietly. The surroundings were completely silent.
Actually, he didn't say the most important part.
Regardless of whether it was the aphrodisiac or the Blazing Sun Mantra, they were just a small part of the breakthrough. The most important part... was that he knocked the other party out.
Every time he struck, he would infuse his zhenqi into the other party's body, opening up a blocked meridian. His meridian would be completely unblocked, and on top of that, his emotions would be stimulated to the maximum. Only then would he succeed and take the final step.
Of course, his zhenqi was too pure, and his cultivation was only at Pixue realm. It was easy for him to fool Sun Qiang and the others, but if Shen Hong were to notice it, he would definitely notice something amiss. Thus, he purposely told Emperor Shen Zhui that he was the one who knocked the other party out.
He wasn't pretending to be a good person.
As for now, the other party had successfully broken through, and his zhenqi had completely fused with the other party's, it was as though clear water had merged with muddy water.
"This..."
After hearing the explanation, the three master teachers were dumbstruck.
The heck... is this possible?
They were master teachers and had seen many methods to help others achieve breakthroughs. However, this kind of breakthrough... is the first time they have seen it.
This isn't just deviating from the norm, it's inconceivable.
No matter how they racked their brains, they couldn't think of anything.
To achieve a breakthrough by eating aphrodisiac... Just the thought of it makes me want to faint.
"There are many ways to achieve a breakthrough. Following the rules won't work in many situations. As a master teacher, we have to constantly ponder over the rules and not follow them."
Zhang Xuan waved his hands. His slender shadow was elongated, and he felt as though an unfathomable expert, indescribably lonely.
"Yang shi's teachings are right!"
The three master teachers bowed simultaneously.
At this moment, they were filled with admiration for this Yang Xuan.
It was impossible for them not to be impressed, he was too godly!
With a flurry of blows, he helped Zhuang shi, who had been stuck at a bottleneck for many years, to achieve a breakthrough. Then, he casually concocted a medicinal solution that only poison masters can concoct. Furthermore, Shen Hong achieved a breakthrough by eating aphrodisiac...
Even though they were witnessing it with their own eyes, they still felt as though they were dreaming.
"Un!" Seeing that they understood, Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Just as he was about to return to his residence, a pair of eyes appeared before him. The face was filled with shyness and excitement.
Taking a step back, Zhang Xuan saw that it was Zheng Fei of the three master teachers.
Previously, he was the one who questioned Shen Hong the most, even promising that as long as Shen Hong achieved a breakthrough, he would chop off his head. At this moment, his eyes were glowing, as though he had won the lottery.
"What are you planning to do?" Zhang Xuan asked warily.
"Yang shi, I have also been stuck at Half-Zongshi for many years. Now, I want to prepare aphrodisiac and beauties so that I can make a breakthrough to Zongshi realm as well..."
At some point in time, Zheng Fei had taken out a jade bottle. He poured out the pills within and was about to swallow them.
"..." Zhang Xuan.
"..." Emperor Shen Zhui, Liu Ling, and Zhuang Xian.
After much difficulty, Zhang Xuan finally managed to persuade the other party to stop.
Everyone practiced different cultivation techniques, had different personalities, and had different cultivation realms. Naturally, the method to achieve a breakthrough would be different as well. As a master teacher, Zheng Fei understood this logic. However, he had underestimated the allure of Zongshi realm.
A significant increase in one's lifespan... Just this alone would cause countless people to lose their rationality and judgment.
Actually, Zheng Fei wasn't the only one who was tempted. Even Liu Ling and Zhuang Xian were looking at him with burning gazes.
Even Shen Hong, who was on the verge of death, was able to achieve a breakthrough under Yang shi's guidance. Given that they were energetic and were master teachers, wouldn't it be easier for them to achieve a breakthrough?
Thinking of this, the three master teachers made up their minds to form a good relationship with the person before them so as to get him to offer them some pointers.
Seeing that they wanted him to offer them pointers, Zhang Xuan felt goosebumps all over his body. Just as he was about to take his leave, a guard walked into the hall.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Hongtian Academy's Lu Xun and Wang Chao are requesting for an audience!"
"Why are they here at this time?" Emperor Shen Zhui was taken aback for a moment before nodding his head. "Let them in!"
These two star teachers were highly likely to become master teachers in the future. Even if he was the emperor, he wouldn't dare to offend them easily. Furthermore, he had deep ties with the elders of the two.
Zhang Xuan was also taken aback.
"Lu Xun? Wang Chao? "
Didn't the two of them want to pay him a visit? Why are they here?
Could it be that they noticed him when he left the residence and chased after him?
But that's impossible...
Perplexed, Zhang Xuan's footsteps halted.
He had never seen Lu Xun in the Teacher Evaluation before. Since they were here, he might as well take a look at how the other party looks like and what capabilities he possesses.
Emperor Shen Zhui had the dancers leave and tidied up the hall. As Shen Hong's clothes were torn, it wasn't convenient for him to meet anyone, so he left as well.
Just as they sat down, two young men walked in with widened strides.
Upon seeing the appearance of the duo, Zhang Xuan frowned.
Weren't they the two arrogant fools he met at the entrance of the academy yesterday?
In the end, they were the legendary Lu Xun and Wang Chao!
No wonder they were looking at him with disdain. They had probably recognized him.
"Lu Xun (Wang Chao) pays respect to Your Majesty, Liu Shi, Zhuang shi, and Zheng shi!"
The two of them clasped their fists.
They had met Emperor Shen Zhui before, so naturally, they recognized him. Even though they hadn't met the three master teachers before, they were dressed in their master teacher robes, so it was easy for them to recognize them. As for Zhang Xuan, judging from his attire, his embroidered hat and marten coat, as well as his exaggerated actions, it was clear that he was a nouveau riche... After taking a glance at him, they decided to ignore him.
Star teachers had their pride as well. Not everyone had to bow to them.
They had heard that Yang shi wanted to pay him a visit, but they had never met him before. As such, they didn't know that the person sitting before them was him.
"Why are the two of you looking for me at this time?"
Seeing that the two of them were ignoring Yang shi, Emperor Shen Zhui was displeased. He wanted to introduce them, but the latter gestured that it wasn't necessary. Thus, he could only swallow his words and ask doubtfully.
"We have a presumptuous request for you." Lu Xun hesitated for a moment before saying, "We would like to borrow three million gold coins from Your Majesty..."
"Borrow money?"
Emperor Shen Zhui was perplexed.
Given their background, why would they need to ask for his help?
Furthermore, why would they ask for three million gold coins?
"The two of us would like to pay Yang shi a visit. I believe that Your Majesty should have heard of the rules. One has to pay three million gold coins to enter!" Seeing the doubt in the other party's eyes, Lu Xun didn't hide his intentions and revealed his intentions. "This money is only a temporary loan. As long as we can meet Yang shi, I am confident that he will accept us as his apprentice. At that time, the three million gold coins will definitely be returned to Your Majesty."
"You want to pay Yang shi a visit?"
Hearing the other party's intentions, Emperor Shen Zhui and the three master teachers glanced at one another.
The Yang shi whom you want to meet is sitting not too far away. However, in your arrogance, you didn't even bother to show proper etiquette and chose to ignore him...
Yet, you still want to become his apprentice...
A bizarre expression appeared on everyone's face. By the side, Zhang Xuan scratched his head and looked at Lu Xun. He was perplexed. Where did this fellow get his confidence from?
"Are you so sure that Yang shi will accept you? If he doesn't accept you and you can't get your three million gold coins back, how are you going to repay him then? "
Extending his hand to stop Emperor Shen Zhui and the three master teachers from revealing his identity, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
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