Others would shudder at the mention of soul oracles and flee as far as they could. Yet, this fellow actually wanted to obtain a few of them for his students to advance their cultivation?
Everyone's jaws dropped to the floor, and they nearly spurted blood.
If it was anyone else who said those words, they would surely think that the other party was insane. However, after witnessing Sun Qiang's experience, they knew that the other party was speaking the truth...
Capturing soul oracles to raise one's cultivation... Brother, do you think that this frightening occupation is a Realm Breaker Pill...
"This... Zhang Shi, the soul oracles have been wiped out since ancient times. The one that survived probably used some kind of secret art to enter hibernation, and I accidentally triggered it, thus awakening it... There aren't many of them in the first place."
Wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, Luo Zhu hurriedly explained.
There weren't many soul oracles in ancient times, and after that, they were wiped out by the Mingshi Tang. Those that survived were like ambers, and it was all due to luck. Do you think that they are like potatoes and carrots that can be found on the streets? A sack full of them?
You want to obtain a few of them for your students to advance their cultivation...
How dare you!
"Not many? That's such a pity... "
Zhang Xuan said regretfully.
Look at how Sun Qiang advanced his cultivation as easily as drinking water, reaching Transcendent Mortal 1-dan from Zongshi realm... If he could obtain a few of them, Zhao Ya and the others would surely be able to reach Transcendent Mortal realm as well. Even if they were to join the League of Nations, they would still be of great help to them.
"Right, what's going on with the Soulless Metal Humanoid and soul oracles? Can you tell us more about it? "
Knowing that such a treasure was not something that could be obtained easily, Zhang Xuan decided not to dwell on it anymore.
The others also looked at him curiously.
Where did this fellow obtain the Soulless Metal Humanoid from, and why did he get entangled with the soul oracles?
"I can only blame myself for being greedy! I found the tomb of the soul oracles in an ancient book and thought that there would be countless treasures there... But I ended up encountering the Soulless Metal Humanoid. Just as I was about to subdue one, I was possessed by the soul. Thus, I didn't dare to continue and hurriedly escaped... "
Luo Zhu's face reddened.
His experience was similar to what the others had guessed. He found the tomb of the ancient soul oracles and wanted to enter to search for treasures. However, he didn't expect to be possessed by the soul.
After fighting for so many days, he could feel that the other party was getting stronger and stronger. He knew that if this continued, it would only be a matter of time before he was eliminated. Thus, he was forced to come to the auction house and sell the Soulless Metal Humanoid. He hoped that he could use the name of the Appraiser Hall to attract more people who were interested in soul oracles, and at the same time, resolve the trauma in his body.
Fortunately, he was lucky enough to meet this Zhang Shi.
Otherwise, if it were anyone else, they would definitely make the best of their mistake and directly make a deal with that soul to refine it.
"I would like to take a look and look for the soul oracle's legacy. Can you bring me to the tomb?"
After hearing his story, Zhang Xuan spoke.
His main motive for coming to Honghai City was to find the heritage of the soul oracles and find a way to save Lu Chong. Naturally, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.
"Go to the tomb?" Luo Zhu's body trembled.
The previous experience was still unforgettable to him. If he were to go there again, he would really be afraid and apprehensive.
"If you're worried, you can tell me the address. I can go there myself."
"This... There's no need for that! My life was saved by Zhang Shi. If Zhang Shi wishes to go, I'll bring you there! "After hesitating for a moment, Luo Zhu gritted his teeth.
If not for Zhang shi, his soul would have dissipated by now. Such a huge favor wasn't something that could be repaid with just a single Soulless Metal Humanoid.
"However... Zhang Shi, you have to be careful. That place is incomparably bizarre, so it's best for you to prepare in advance. Otherwise, I fear that... no matter how powerful you are, you won't be able to guard against it!"
Recalling the bizarre incident in the tomb, Luo Zhu felt a lingering fear in his heart.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
To be able to become one of the most feared occupation in the ancient times, soul oracles were bound to be extraordinary. The reason why Sun Qiang was able to refine that fellow so easily was due to his Heaven's Path zhenqi. More importantly, that fellow had lived for a long time and was already extremely weak.
On top of that, having competed with Luo Zhu for control of his body for such a long time, it wasn't surprising for him to be defeated so easily.
However, that tomb was different. If there was a soul in there, its strength and means were unknown. It wouldn't be that easy to deal with it.
After contemplating for a moment, Luo Zhu said, "I'll prepare the necessary items right away. We'll set off three days later!"
After investigating the soul oracle tomb for so long, he had some understanding of the dangers of souls. However, these items had to be custom-made and couldn't be bought outside. Thus, he had to prepare them personally.
"Alright!" Zhang Xuan agreed.
It just so happened that he hadn't gathered the cultivation technique and battle technique manuals that he asked the Appraiser Hall to prepare, and there were still many things that he had to deal with here. Three days was just enough time for him.
"Then... I'll be taking my leave first!"
After discussing for a while longer to finalize the details of the trip to the soul oracle tomb, Luo Zhu clasped his fist and left.
"Zhang Shi, the disappearance of the soul oracle heritage is extremely bizarre. I... would like to follow along to take a look. May I know if that's possible?"
After Luo Zhu left, the room fell silent. Master Sai's face reddened as he asked.
He hadn't done anything to help in the purchase of the Soulless Metal Humanoid, and yet, he was going to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Even so, the soul oracle culture had a strong influence in the ancient era. As an appraiser, he would naturally want to join in if he had the opportunity to come into close contact with it.
"Zhang Shi, I would like to take a look as well..."
Luo Qin hurriedly chimed in.
Every time a soul oracle studied souls, they would require a huge amount of tributes. If they could obtain some treasures from the tomb, it would be beneficial to the auction as well.
"You wish to take a look?" Zhang Xuan frowned for a moment before his eyes suddenly lit up. "Sure! However, I advise you to prepare sufficient spirit stones beforehand so that you can purchase any treasures that you find!"
These two were wealthy individuals. If he were to obtain something good from the tomb, he could sell it to them and profit from it.
Currently, gold coins were of no use to him. If he could obtain more spirit stones, regardless of whether it was him, Zhao Ya, or the others, he would be able to cultivate more efficiently.
"Yes!"
The duo nodded in agreement.
If it was anyone else who dared to say such words, given their standing, they would have surely pummeled the other party.
However, after witnessing Zhang Shi's unfathomable means, such as how he was able to subdue even soul oracles... they dared not harbor such thoughts anymore.
Paralyzing the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets and seeing through the possession of a soul... On top of that, Zhang Xuan was a master teacher. Regardless of which one it was, he wasn't a person whom they dared to do as they pleased.
"Right, can I trouble Master Sai Ge to bring me to your book collection vault to take a look at the books on soul oracles?"
After confirming his request, Zhang Xuan turned to Master Sai.
Since he had come to the Appraiser Hall, it was only right for him to browse through their book collection vault. This way, he would be able to gain a better understanding of appraising and soul oracles.
"That's simple!"
Master Sai had thought that Zhang Xuan would be requesting for him to browse through the books, so he smiled.
The person before him possessed a higher standard of appraising than him. Even if Zhang Xuan didn't request for him to browse through the books, he was still qualified to do so.
"That's good! I'll have to trouble Pavilion Master Sai Ge to prepare a residence for me. My students and Zhao gongzi require some rest! "
Zhang Xuan said.
They had rushed all the way from Xuanyuan Kingdom to the Appraiser Hall and the auction... All of them were feeling a little fatigued.
Nodding his head, Master Sai backed out of the room. Not too long later, he returned with a few quiet rooms.
After entering the rooms, Zhang Xuan called Zhao Ya and the others over.
"The soul oracle tomb is extremely dangerous. We have to raise our cultivation as soon as possible so as to ensure our safety."
Even the Transcendent Mortal 2-dan pinnacle Luo Zhu was attacked by the soul oracle tomb. His students were only at Zongshi realm, and they were still a long way off from reaching Zongshi realm. They had to raise their cultivation as soon as possible. Otherwise, they would only be a burden to him.
"Use the spirit stones as you please. Within three days, all of you must reach Zhizun realm. Otherwise, there's no need for you to tag along!"
Tossing a pile of spirit stones over, Zhang Xuan instructed calmly.
Previously, due to his poverty, he couldn't bear to use spirit stones on himself, and his students had never seen such a thing before. However, after the auction and the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets, Zhang Xuan had more than twenty thousand spirit stones in his hands. He could use them as he pleased.
"Yes!" Hearing their teacher's order, the students gritted their teeth.
It was extremely difficult for a Zongshi realm cultivator to reach Zhizun realm, but their teacher had already explained everything they needed to know about cultivation. On top of that, they also had the cultivation technique that their teacher had specially created for them. With so many spirit stones in hand, if they still couldn't succeed, there was no need for them to continue living.
"Alright, go and cultivate!"
After instructing them, Zhang Xuan left the room and followed behind Master Sai to the book collection vault.
Appraising was a field that involved humanities, history, painting, antiques, weapons... There were many occupations that harnessed a vast amount of knowledge. As such, the books in the book collection vault were far more extensive than those of the other occupations.
With just a glance, Zhang Xuan was astonished by the majesty of the book collection vault.
Compared to this, the Tianwu Kingdom Book Collection Vault and even the Mingshi Tang Library in Xuanyuan Kingdom paled in comparison.
"Begin!"
Zhang Xuan started collecting the books in the vault.
Hualalala!
It took him nearly an entire day to collect all of the books in the vault.
Only when he returned to his residence did he realize that his entire body was limp, and he could barely get up.
From Xuanyuan Kingdom to the Appraiser Hall, the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets, and the auction, the exhaustion on his body wasn't too severe. He had used too much of the Eye of Insight, and his Soul Depth had been depleted as well. On top of that, he had to swiftly collect all of the books in the vault.
He slept for a night, and it wasn't until noon the next day that he finally felt refreshed.
As long as one's foundation wasn't damaged, it was possible to recover one's Soul Depth with sufficient rest.
"Let's see if I can find any clues!"
Waking up, Zhang Xuan stretched his back lazily. Flicking his wrist, a gigantic golden humanoid appeared before him.
He hadn't been able to examine it properly since he bought it from the auction. Since he had some free time now, he might as well take a good look at it. Perhaps, he might be able to find some clues that would deepen his understanding of soul oracles.
The golden humanoid lay quietly on the ground, no different from a corpse or puppet. Zhang Xuan examined it for a moment, but he wasn't able to discern anything. Thus, he placed his finger on the golden humanoid.
"Flaws!"
Hu!
A book materialized in the Library of Heaven's Path.
Flipping it open, Zhang Xuan lowered his head to take a look. Following which, he frowned and a bizarre expression appeared on his face.
"Th-this... How is this possible?"
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