"Alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
As a Celestial Master Teacher, it was fine even if he didn't require the acknowledgement of the ancestors. However, since he was here, he wanted to see if he could obtain the acknowledgement of the other party.
Walking up to the praying mat, he took in a deep breath and kneeled down.
"Junior Zhang Xuan pays respect to the ancestors and pleads for your acknowledgement!"
He bowed deeply, just like how Mo Hongyi bowed previously.
Everyone immediately turned their gazes over. Even though Su shi and Ling shi were 4-star master teachers, they couldn't help but clench their fists tightly.
This fellow had created too many miracles. Perhaps, he might just be able to break Jiang Zijie's record.
The room was so silent that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard. The statues in the room stood silently on the spot, as though there was no reaction at all.
"Could it be that... he couldn't obtain the acknowledgement of an ancestor?"
After waiting for a long time, the master teachers glanced at one another, and they could see the confusion in each other's eyes.
This Zhang Xuan had broken so many records consecutively, and his student even had a Trust Level of 99. He should be able to obtain the acknowledgement of many experts, so why wasn't there any movement at all?
This was too abnormal.
"Normally, if there's no movement within a tea's time, it means that he hasn't received the acknowledgement of an ancestor. Since the time limit has passed, it seems like... he has failed!"
After a moment of silence, Pavilion Master Jiang calculated the time and disappointment surfaced on his face.
Given that Mo Hongyi was able to win the acknowledgement of an elder, Zhang shi should have won the acknowledgement of several experts as well. Yet, the reality was that there wasn't the slightest movement at all. This left Zhang Xuan feeling a little depressed.
"The acknowledgement of an ancestor isn't based on one's talent or strength, but... whether one is suitable to be his student."
After a moment, Su shi spoke, "Perhaps, Zhang Shi's talent is too high, causing the ancestors to feel pressured!"
This was the only possible explanation. Otherwise, no one would be able to understand why the weaker Mo Hongyi would succeed while the stronger one would fail.
"Indeed, that should be the case. Otherwise, how could there not be a single person who has acknowledged him?"
Nodding his head with a bitter smile, Pavilion Master Jiang was just about to continue speaking when Vice Pavilion Master Guan anxiously pointed forward. "Something's wrong, look..."
Everyone hurriedly raised their heads, only to see that the tablets in the room were still motionless.
"Vice Hall Master Guan …" Jiang Shu looked at him in confusion.
"It's not these tablets but …" Vice Pavilion Master Guan's face paled, and his lips trembled. "It's … Kong Shi's sculpture!"
Everyone was taken aback. They turned to look at the towering statue in the middle, only to see that the clay statue embedded in the ground suddenly … swayed!
"The statue is shaking?"
This time, not only were the others bewildered, even Su shi and Ling shi were perplexed.
Previously, he had only seen the tablets fall to the ground. He had never heard of Kong Shi shaking!
"It's not shaking …"
Just as Zhang Xuan was perplexed, Pavilion Master Jiang suddenly realized something and shouted, "Zhang Shi, be careful..."
Before he could finish speaking, the tall statue of Kong Shi fell to the ground with a creak.
Zhang Xuan was kowtowing to the many memorial tablets, and his position was in front of the statue. When the tablet fell, it hit his head.
"F * ck!"
Zhang Xuan, who had been kneeling on the ground waiting for approval, had never imagined that such a large statue would come crashing down on him. His expression immediately became unsightly. Now that it was too late to escape, he could only hurriedly get up and welcome it with both hands.
Peng!
His fist collided with the statue.
He was a Zongshi realm pinnacle expert, and his physical body was 9999 ding. No matter how sturdy the Kong Shi statue was, it was still just a statue. How could it withstand his attack? With a loud boom, it exploded.
Hualala!
In the instant that the Kong Shi statue was shattered, the tablets in the room fell to the ground simultaneously, and 'jiya!', 'jiya!', 'jiya!', the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall also began shaking.
"Retreat …"
With a pale face, Pavilion Master Jiang hurriedly led the other master teachers out of the room.
Zhang Xuan didn't dare to hesitate either, and he hurriedly followed behind.
As soon as he left the room, he saw the hall in front of him collapse with a 'boom!'. Dust flew into the air, and smoke rose into the air like rolling waves.
"This … What the heck is going on?"
Pavilion Master Jiang and the other master teachers were dumbfounded.
They turned their gazes to the dumbfounded young man, and they felt the urge to strangle him to death.
When others paid their respects, they would either be acknowledged or rejected. Yet, not only did he tear down the Kong Shi statue, he even caused the entire Teacher Acknowledgement Hall to collapse …
Are you for real?
Kong Shi, the world's teacher, an existence that everyone revered. Even if the statue was about to hit you, you should at least try to support it, right? Yet, you directly raised your fist. What is going on?
To make a move on Kong Shi …
That's enough!
The master teachers felt their heads spinning. They saw the young man scratching his head as he stared at the rubble before him. "This … Does this mean that I've been acknowledged?"
Acknowledged?
Acknowledged your head!
Everyone burst into tears.
You destroyed the other party's statue and tore down the entire Teacher Acknowledgement Hall.
While everyone was frenzied, Zhang Xuan was also on the verge of a mental breakdown.
If he were to acknowledge it, so be it. If he were to reject it, so be it. Why did he have to topple such a massive statue?
To be able to remain intact for a thousand years, even if the statue wasn't as tough as a rock, it wasn't too far off. If he didn't defend against it, even with his invincible physical body, he would have suffered severe injuries.
"This must be the old man's vengeance …"
Zhang Xuan was speechless.
Previously, he rejected Kong Shi's offer to accept him as his disciple. Thus, he must be taking revenge. Otherwise, why would such a massive statue suddenly collapse?
Why would the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall collapse as well?
Great, there was no way for him to explain this matter anymore …
"No one is to speak of today's matter!"
After a moment of silence, Su shi glanced at the surroundings and instructed.
The destruction of Kong shi's sculpture and the collapse of the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall was no different from digging up the graves of their ancestors … If news of this were to spread, they would surely laugh their heads off, and the prestige of their Master Teacher Pavilion would be lost.
The only thing he could do was to issue a gag order.
Fortunately, there were only a few of them present, and each of them had their own standing. Surely, they wouldn't spread such an embarrassing matter.
"Yes!" Everyone hurriedly nodded.
"Alright, it doesn't matter if you aren't acknowledged. Since the two of you have become master teachers, allow me to introduce you to the responsibilities and responsibilities of a master teacher!"
Knowing that discussing this matter was pointless, Pavilion Master Jiang turned to Zhang Xuan and said.
"As a teacher, it is our duty to impart knowledge and resolve doubts! This is even more so for a master teacher. Back then, when Kong Shi established the Mingshi Tang School, he only had one goal in mind, and that was … to make everyone a dragon! "
"Make everyone a dragon?"
Mo Hongyi and Zhang Xuan frowned.
"That's right. The world you see now is peaceful, and all kinds of occupations are glorious. However, that isn't the case at all."
Pavilion Master Jiang's expression turned grim. "In Kong Shi's era, mankind wasn't the only overlord of the continent. There was another powerful race … the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe!"
"Otherworldly Demonic Tribe?"
"Un. This is an extremely formidable tribe. From birth, they possess strength surpassing Zhizun realm, and they are incomparably powerful! Back then, when humans were captured, they could only serve them as slaves! "
Pavilion Master Jiang said slowly. "In the end, Kong Shi led mankind to suppress the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. In order to make mankind stronger, he established the Mingshi Tang School. It imparts knowledge to all, and its goal is to make us stronger so that we can have sufficient strength to protect ourselves."
"This …"
Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Even though he had collected quite a few books, there wasn't a single book that recorded the secrets of the ancient era.
He couldn't have imagined that there would be such a powerful tribe in the world, possessing strength surpassing Zhizun realm from birth.
"Do you know why poison masters are despised by others and aren't acknowledged by the Nine Paths?" Pavilion Master Jiang asked.
The duo shook their heads.
"Under normal circumstances, even though poison masters are able to kill without leaving a trace, they are actually extremely beneficial as well. However, poison masters are hated by countless occupations … It isn't because they are afraid of or worried about them, but because in that era, they had sided with the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe and aided them in their evil deeds, harming their fellow humans!"
Pavilion Master Jiang said.
The duo came to a realization.
Previously, Zhang Xuan was also perplexed. Even though poison masters were fearsome, they wouldn't poison anyone they saw. There was no need for them to be so guarded against them. Instead, they chased them out of the capital and hid in the Red Lotus Ridge!
Only after hearing those words did he realize that the various occupations had never forgiven them for their past deeds.
As time passed, even though they had forgotten about their grudges, they couldn't change their habits, resulting in the current situation.
Poison masters were like rats in the streets. Even though no one was willing to offend them, they didn't have a good reputation either.
"Alright, you are only 2-star master teachers, and this matter has already passed. The Otherworldly Demonic Tribe has already disappeared in the annals of history, so there's no need to dwell on it!"
Pavilion Master Jiang chuckled. He didn't continue harping on the topic. "Even though the threat of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe isn't there anymore, the heritage of the master teachers has been passed down. As long as one becomes one of them, one has to fulfill the responsibilities of a teacher and abide by the rules strictly to impart knowledge to others!"
"Imparting knowledge to the world is the reason why the people of the world are able to bestow upon master teachers an unparalleled position. It isn't because one has to become a master teacher to possess a lofty identity and standing!"
Pavilion Master Jiang's face turned solemn. "If I were to learn of any of you committing crimes and ignoring the rules, even if I don't do anything, the other members of the Mingshi Tang School will deal with you and expel you from the school!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Xuan and Pavilion Master Jiang nodded their heads.
"Remember, becoming a master teacher isn't an honor or status. Instead, it's a responsibility and obligation. Only by placing your students in your heart and truly imparting knowledge to the world can you truly become a good teacher and spread your name across the world!"
After instructing them, Pavilion Master Jiang waved his hands. "Alright, I've said everything that needs to be said. Let's head to the guest hall. I'll introduce Su shi and Ling shi to you as well!"
"Un!"
The crowd replied before heading to the guest hall of the Mingshi Tang School.
While they were leaving, no one noticed that on the innumerable tablets and Kong Shi statues, a unique aura was slowly emerging. Gathering together, it formed a massive current.
As no one was able to accept it, it slowly dissipated, as though it had never appeared before.
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