Parallel to the Heavens, standing on par with the heavens.
Ordinary cultivators, even Transcendent Mortal experts, were unable to fly. They could only rely on aerial savage beasts to traverse the world. Yet, this cultivation technique was known as Parallel to the Heavens. Didn't that mean that one could fly alongside the heavens?
Flight was his greatest dream. Be it in his previous life or his current one, he had always yearned for it. Thus, when he saw the content, he couldn't help but feel agitated.
"A Smile of the Red Dust, riding the wind. Parallel to the Heavens Manual, upon mastering it, one will be able to soar across the vast skies, standing on par with the heavens... "
Flipping open the book, the content of the manual immediately gushed into his mind.
"Incredible..."
Reading through the content carefully, Zhang Xuan felt his comprehension of cultivation being unraveled in an instant.
Even Transcendent Mortal 9-dan experts weren't capable of flying. Legend had it that only those who had reached this realm could fly. Yet, according to the manual, as long as one cultivated diligently, a Transcendent Mortal 1-dan cultivator would be able to do it. In fact... even a Half-Transcension cultivator like him would be able to do it!
"Transcendent Mortal, sensing the nature, granting one a certain level of control over one's surroundings. By gathering this ability, one would be able to walk on air, as though ascending a flight of stairs!"
Zhang Xuan understood the meaning behind the manual.
If it had been any other Half-Transcension cultivator, they wouldn't have been able to comprehend such a profound cultivation technique. However, Zhang Xuan was different. Having studied the flaws of the Library of Heaven's Path, as well as the vast knowledge in his head, even though there were many parts that were hard to understand, they didn't pose too much of a problem to him.
"When one falls into the water, one would be able to walk on the water and climb upward. Water is intangible, but it is capable of carrying one up... and so is air! As long as one finds a way to control nature, it isn't difficult for one to walk on air and fly. This is also known as controlling air with air... "
After an unknown period of time, Zhang Xuan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and his eyes glowed in excitement.
"To think that he would be able to create such a formidable battle technique. Incredible!"
As expected of Kong Shi's direct disciple, his comprehension of nature had already reached an unimaginable level.
All the Martial Techniques and Cultivation Techniques that Xiao Chen had seen before paled in comparison to this. There was no comparison at all.
After reading through this manual, he felt as though he had opened a door to a whole new world. At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of the battle techniques and cultivation techniques that he had cultivated in the past.
"It's a pity that this is only the first manual. I wonder how profound the later manuals will be!"
He also felt that it was a pity.
Zhang Xuan knew that this was only the introductory portion of the Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps, and it was only suitable for Transcendent Mortal cultivators. Once one reached higher realms, it would be useless.
This was because once one surpassed Transcendent Mortal, one would be able to fly. Even if one were to continue cultivating, one would only be able to increase one's flying speed by a little.
"I'll give it a try …"
After making some adjustments, Zhang Xuan went through the contents of the Equal Heaven Scroll once more before sitting down cross-legged and cultivating according to the zhenqi circulation method of the battle technique.
Even though Zhang Xuan was only a Half-Transcension cultivator, he had already gained a certain level of control over his surroundings. He was able to focus all of his strength on a single point.
Hu!
His body, which had been sitting cross-legged on the ground, slowly floated upwards like a balloon that had fallen into the water.
Thump!
After maintaining it for less than three breaths, it dropped to the ground, gasping for breath.
"What a terrifying consumption …"
Zhang Xuan's face turned pale.
After three breaths of time in the air, he had nearly used up all of the true energy in his body. The Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps sounded very powerful, and the ability to fly was also very impressive. However, the amount of true energy it consumed was simply too much.
He could only maintain it for such a short period of time. He was afraid that he would fall to his death before he could make any movements.
"It seems like … this is a rather useless battle technique …"
Zhang Xuan was depressed.
He thought that he would be able to fly freely in the world after mastering it, but from the looks of it now … he had been thinking too much!
If he could only maintain flight for three breaths, he would probably fall to the ground due to the lack of zhenqi.
What the heck was this? He had clearly learned an incredible battle technique, but if he were to execute it on someone else … Not only would he not be able to jump high enough, he would even fall to the ground due to a lack of zhenqi … Forget it, it would be best for him not to show off in the future.
Taking out a few spirit stones, Zhang Xuan began to absorb them frenziedly. An hour later, he finally recovered.
In the end, it was all due to his low cultivation and insufficient zhenqi.
If his cultivation was a few levels higher, it might be a lot easier. Flying in the sky and diving into the ground would also be a piece of cake.
After studying it for a moment longer, Zhang Xuan confirmed that it was indeed unsuitable for him to use this battle technique with his current strength. Thus, he stretched his back lazily and walked out of the room.
"Young master, there's a fellow outside who insists on meeting you. I've already chased him away thrice, but he still shamelessly comes over every single day. Do you think … Should you tell Elder Jin to throw him out?"
As soon as he walked out, he saw Sun Qiang rushing up to him furiously.
"He wants to meet me? Who is it? "Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He didn't know anyone here, so why would he come looking for him?
"I've asked him several times already, but he refuses to answer me. He's acting so arrogantly that it pisses me off …" Sun Qiang harrumphed.
"Arrogant?" Zhang Xuan was even more perplexed.
Was there anyone in the world who was more arrogant than this Brother Qiang?
To be able to infuriate him to such an extent, it was truly a miracle.
"Are you still there?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"Yes!"
"Bring me to him!" Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"Un, he's in the lounge over there!" Sun Qiang pointed.
The residence that Master Sai had found for them was a small courtyard with seven to eight bedrooms and an average-sized lounge.
Walking into the lounge, they saw a young man seated there. Behind the young man was an elder, and the aura emanating from him indicated that he possessed an extraordinary cultivation.
They were the young man from Suite 23 and his elder guard.
…
Seated in the room, Song Chao was a little anxious.
That day, he was displeased that he was intercepted by Suite 1. After secretly asking around, he finally found out what was going on.
The person who was with Master Sai was a master teacher named Zhang Xuan. However, he wasn't too sure of his identity.
Upon hearing that the other party was a master teacher, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Had it been anyone else, he wouldn't have been able to say much. However, as a master teacher … As a 4-star master teacher, he could be considered to be at the top of the League of Nations. A fellow who wasn't even twenty yet couldn't possibly be of a higher rank than him.
Master teachers had a strict hierarchy. Between stars, they had to address each other as teacher. Since the other party was of a lower rank, things were much simpler.
He came here excitedly, but after three trips, he didn't see the other party …
More importantly, his butler treated him as a swindler and chased him out … If not for his identity, he would have long whipped him to death.
"Young master, do you think … he will sell it to us?"
Seeing the frustration in the young master's eyes, the elder guard couldn't help but ask.
The reason why he had traveled so far was to hear about the Soulless Metal Humanoid, but he ended up losing to the other party in the auction. Now that he was done asking around, he wanted to buy it from the other party … The other party had paid a huge price for it, so how could he possibly sell it to him?
"Hmph, he has to sell it even if he doesn't want to. As long as he is a master teacher, I have a way to make him sell it to me!" Placing his hand on the armrest of the chair, Song Chao said with a cold expression.
"Does young master have a way?" The elder guard's eyes lit up.
"Of course. As a 4-star master teacher, it isn't too difficult for me to see through the problems in his cultivation. I just need to offer him some pointers, and I don't believe that he won't hand it over obediently …"
The edges of Zhang Xuan's lips curled up.
As long as one cultivated, it was impossible for there to be no problems. As a genius 4-star master teacher, it wasn't difficult for him to offer pointers to an insignificant figure who wasn't even twenty yet.
If the other party wasn't grateful for his guidance, putting aside the Soulless Metal Humanoid, he would even acknowledge the other party as his teacher on the spot.
"That's true …"
The elder was taken aback for a moment before nodding his head.
Master teachers did possess the ability and charisma to do so. Other than the favor of his clan, the other reason why he was willing to stand behind the young master was also because of this.
By following behind a master teacher, one would be able to avoid many detours in one's cultivation, allowing one to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
"Young master, they are the ones who wish to meet you!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was wondering if he would be able to meet Zhang Shi today, the butler's voice sounded and two people walked over.
The one walking at the front didn't seem too old, appearing to be below twenty. From the looks of it, he should be the legendary Zhang Xuan.
"You two are looking for me?"
Walking into the room, Zhang Xuan was bewildered. He had never met these two before. Why were they looking for him?
"That's right, I am a 4-star master teacher, Song Chao!" Song Chao stood up and gestured grandly.
"4-star master teacher?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before clasping his fist. "Oh, Zhang Xuan pays respect to Song shi!"
To think that the fellow before him, who didn't seem to be in his thirties, would actually be a 4-star master teacher! As expected of the League of Nations, they were indeed filled with talented people.
"Un!" Seeing that the other party's attitude wasn't bad, Song Chao nodded his head in satisfaction. Just as he was about to display the disposition of an expert and offer him pointers, he heard another set of footsteps.
"Zhang Shi, you're out of seclusion. I have gathered all of the things you wanted …"
Master Sai walked in.
Upon seeing Song Chao, Master Sai clasped his fist and greeted, "Paying respect to Song shi!"
Over the past two days, this fellow had been asking around for information and had met him before. They had met long ago.
After greeting Zhang Xuan, Hall Master Sai walked up to Zhang Xuan excitedly and passed a storage ring over fawningly.
"You've gathered everything? So quickly?"
Didn't he say that it would take three days? It had only been two days, and he had already gathered everything?
Grabbing the storage ring, Zhang Xuan scanned it with his consciousness and realized that it was filled with books. Cultivation technique manuals, battle technique manuals, and so on. All in all, there were more than ten thousand of them.
There were Transcendent Mortal 1-dan, 2-dan, and 3-dan books.
However, the number wasn't too different from what Zhang Xuan had said previously.
Even so, it was still not too bad.
From the looks of it, he should be able to extract a Transcendent Mortal 1-dan Prolonged Longevity realm cultivation technique.
"Well done!"
With a smile, Zhang Xuan nodded his head in praise.
"Since I've promised you, of course I have to do it quickly …"
Upon receiving praise, Master Sai nodded. Flicking his wrist, he took out an identity token and said, "Zhang Shi, I've reported the matter regarding you clearing the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets to the headquarters. This is the 5-star appraiser emblem that the headquarters have bestowed upon you …"
"5-star emblem?" Zhang Xuan took the emblem and saw the five stars on it.
To become a 5-star appraiser just by clearing the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets, why did he find it hard to believe?
Wasn't the appraiser examination a little too easy?
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