Myriad Kingdom City's Mingshi Tang was the headquarters of the alliance. Even the subordinate kingdoms of Xuanyuan Kingdom, Tianwu Kingdom, and the other Mingshi Tang were restricted.
It wasn't too far away from the Alliance Head Residence, so it didn't take long for them to arrive.
It was a majestic building and a majestic hall. Upon entering the hall, Zhang Xuan saw a massive sculpture holding onto a scroll. It gazed ahead with a compassionate gaze, and just by looking at it, one would be able to calm one's mind and rid of all distracting thoughts.
Celestial Kong Shi!
Lifting his gaze, Zhang Xuan saw that there were quite a few people dressed in robes in the hall. There were at least a hundred of them.
"There are so many master teachers here?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Those who were dressed in robes were master teachers who had passed the emblem examination. Regardless of their rank, it was a little too frightening for so many of them to be here.
One must know that Tianxuan Kingdom, where he came from, didn't even have a single master teacher. Yet, here, there were at least a hundred of them, and there was no lack of 2-star master teachers among them!
As expected of a cultural hub where tens of thousands of countries gathered... Fearsome!
"Every month, a 4-star master teacher would conduct a public lecture in the square outside the Mingshi Tang. Many master teachers have come here due to its reputation, but most of them aren't from Myriad Kingdom City!"
Su shi said.
The strength of the cultivators in Myriad Kingdom City was partly due to the geographical advantage, but more importantly, there were master teachers of higher rank.
Through the sale of Tutelage Jade Tokens, the master teachers were able to guide cultivators more accurately, thus allowing them to improve faster.
It could be said that if Myriad Kingdom City didn't have the Mingshi Tang, it would be impossible for there to be so many Transcendent Mortal experts.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head as he scanned the surroundings.
Not only were there many master teachers here, there were also plenty of master teachers who came here to study as well. There were isolation rooms all around the hall, and as long as one was willing to pay the price, one could receive one-on-one guidance anytime.
Of course, the higher the rank of a master teacher, the higher the price would be.
After all, there were only so many 4-star master teachers here, and they couldn't possibly be so free as to go around guiding others.
Other than the isolation rooms, there were also a few large lecture halls. Due to their limited wealth, many cultivators could only gather together with others to attend the lecture. Even though the results were much worse than one-on-one, they could still save a lot of money. This was one of the favorite methods of cultivators...
"We still lack two slots for 2-star Great Teacher Huang Chen's [Zongshi Introductory Course]. Are there any applicants?"
"3-star Master Teacher Mu Bai's lecture on [Battle Literacy of Zhizun Advanced Stage] requires three slots, five low-tier spirit stones, and a small lecture for ten people..."
Walking in the hall, one could see quite a few people holding up a sign. On the sign were the name and rank of the master teacher, as well as the time and content of the lecture. They were inviting other cultivators to join them.
Many of those who had similar problems in cultivation would sign up and join the group after seeing it. Then, they would form a group to attend the class.
Even though those who had completed the lecture could still impart the content of the lecture to others, without the Impartation of Heaven's Will unique to master teachers, it was impossible to achieve the same effect even if they used the same language.
Otherwise, everyone would be able to play the role of a great teacher just by listening to the lecture. Great teachers wouldn't be so respected and irreplaceable.
"The higher the tier of the country, the higher the standing of the master teacher. In Myriad Kingdom City, even the alliance head has to treat a 4-star master teacher with respect, not daring to offend him!" Su shi stroked his beard and smiled proudly.
Master teachers were known as the number one occupation in the world, and they were revered by countless occupations. A 4-star master teacher was already considered a dragon among men.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
He knew that master teachers were highly respected, and if not for this identity, he would have long been captured and dissected for research.
It was precisely because everyone knew that he was a master teacher and that he had a powerful teacher that they thought that many things were natural.
If he had a 6-star master teacher to guide him, many things wouldn't be surprising. On the contrary, it would be strange for him to exceed others' expectations.
"As a master teacher, their standing is high, and their responsibility is heavy as well. Back then, Kong Shi left behind a rule that one must be a role model for all... In recent years, Mingshi Tang has spread to the various kingdoms, and the strength of the entire human race has indeed undergone a complete transformation!" Su shi continued.
Even though Su shi felt proud of himself, he knew that this wasn't something to brag about, but a responsibility.
The ultimate goal of a master teacher wasn't to raise their standing, but to elevate their students to the same level.
Only by guiding their students to surpass themselves would they be able to achieve the greatest glory.
"Indeed!" Zhang Xuan replied.
The deeper his understanding of master teachers grew, the more he felt that way as well.
Sometimes, when his students improved greatly, he would feel joy from the depths of his heart instead of envy.
This was what a 'teacher' was!
It was different from any other occupation.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. The selection round can only be held after the pavilion master has passed. I'll bring you to meet Pavilion Master Kang now!"
Shaking his head, Su shi instructed with a grim expression, "Pavilion Master Kang can be considered as one of the most formidable geniuses of Mingshi Tang in the past hundred years. As a 4-star pinnacle master teacher, he is an upright and conscientious person! He is a pragmatic and humble junior, so when you meet him later, you must listen to his teachings humbly. Don't spout nonsense, or else, if you anger him, you might lose your slot! "
Pavilion Master Kang was younger than him and Ling shi, and he was the direct disciple of the previous pavilion master. For this slot, the two of them had paid a huge price, so they couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
"Don't worry! I have always been humble! "Zhang Xuan nodded.
"You have always been humble?"
Su shi and Ling shi were speechless.
It wasn't as if the Mingshi Tang couldn't find out what you had done... Crippling the Mingshi Tang Guild during the master teacher examination; barging into the Wall of Medicinal Formulae in the Physician Guild and forcing the guild leader to step down...
A while ago, when you were at Honghai City, you barged into the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets and nearly caused the Appraiser Hall to close down. When you were at the Formation Master Guild, you tore down their walls...
This... Which of those were the most worrisome?
And you still have the cheek to say that... you have always been humble?
If you were humble, everyone in the world would be humble as well!
"Cough cough, when we meet Pavilion Master Kang, we'll speak on your behalf. Try to speak as little as possible. What you should be doing now is to adjust your condition for the selection round!"
Ling shi instructed.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
Even if he wasn't allowed to speak, he was happy to be free.
The trio chatted as they walked, and soon, they arrived at a room.
"Elder Su, Elder Ling!" A young man standing guard at the door clasped his fist and bowed.
"Is Pavilion Master Kang in?" Su shi asked.
"The pavilion master is inside. This way, please!"
Knowing that the other party was an elder and a 4-star master teacher, the young man didn't stop them and led the way.
The room was extremely spacious. Unlike the rooms of other master teachers, there were many bookshelves placed against the walls, filled with all kinds of books. A stern-looking middle-aged man was currently standing by the bookshelves, casually flipping through a book.
"Pavilion master, Elder Su and Elder Ling request to meet you!" The young man stepped forward.
"Un! Since you're here, feel free to take a seat! "Lifting his gaze, the middle-aged man smiled.
Zhang Xuan turned to look at the middle-aged man as well.
Even though the middle-aged man wasn't as old as Su shi and Ling shi, he exuded a powerful and authoritative aura. The feeling he exuded was similar to that of Alliance Head Zhao, if not even greater.
This was especially so for his eyes. They were pitch-black, and they gleamed with the light of wisdom. It felt as if he could see through any disguise.
"His Soul Depth should be at least 14.0!"
Zhang Xuan's heart skipped a beat.
The higher a master teacher's Soul Depth was, the higher one's Soul Depth would be. Generally speaking, three Soul Depth was equivalent to one's rank. 4-star master teachers would have a Soul Depth of 12.0, and 5-star master teachers would have a Soul Depth of 15.0.
Typically, 4-star master teachers would have a Soul Depth of between 12 and 15. However, due to how difficult it was to cultivate one's Soul Depth, most 4-star master teachers would only have a Soul Depth of around 12.
Take Song Chao for example, his Soul Depth was only at 12.0. As such, he was easily beguiled by Zhang Xuan's Impartation of Heaven's Will.
Even 4-star master teachers like Su shi and Ling shi only had a Soul Depth of around 13.
Yet, the pavilion master before them had a Soul Depth of 14.0. Given his age and Soul Depth, as long as he didn't die, it was only a matter of time before he became a 5-star master teacher.
"His Soul Depth is probably slightly higher than mine..."
After two golden pages, two Celestial Master Teacher acknowledgements, and a Soul Tempering of a Mentor's Calligraphy, Zhang Xuan's Soul Depth had already reached 14.1, surpassing the threshold of 14. However, it seemed like he was still a little lacking compared to the pavilion master before him.
"I wonder if I can bewitch him with my Impartation of Heaven's Will..."
Suddenly, a thought popped up in Zhang Xuan's mind.
Before heading to the soul oracle tomb, his Soul Depth was only at 12.1, 0.1 higher than Song Chao. Even so, it was still possible for him to bewitch the other party.
In other words... with his identity as a Celestial Master Teacher, it would be easier for him to convince others to trust him and use his Impartation of Heaven's Will.
After going through two Celestial Master Teacher acknowledgements, even if his Soul Depth was lower than the other party's, it shouldn't be too far off. Could he use the same method to bewitch the other party?
"However, in order to use Impartation of Heaven's Will, I have to make sure that my words are flawless. If the other party doesn't use any battle techniques and doesn't have any flaws in his words, it will be difficult for me to bewitch him!"
Even though this idea popped up in Zhang Xuan's mind, he didn't think that it would work.
Impartation of Heaven's Will meant that the content of one's explanation was straight to the essence of cultivation... If one didn't know the other party's cultivation state and flaws, it would be impossible for one to guide the other party.
With his current eye of discernment, it was impossible for him to see through the other party's Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle cultivation. If he didn't use any battle techniques or the Library of Heaven's Path, it would be impossible for him to see through the other party's flaws.
These thoughts flashed across Zhang Xuan's mind for a moment before Su shi stepped forward and introduced himself, "Pavilion master, this is Zhang shi, the person whom we have told you about!"
"The 2-star master teacher whom you spoke of, the top-notch genius who broke several records in Tianwu Kingdom, and the one whom you are willing to recommend with your life force?"
Placing the book on the table, the middle-aged Pavilion Master Kang sat down on the main seat and raised his head to look at Zhang Xuan.
"Yes!" Su shi and Ling shi nodded.
"Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle, and with just a look, it's clear that he hasn't cultivated any battle techniques... Is this the top-notch genius you spoke of?"
Glancing at Zhang Xuan, Pavilion Master Kang frowned.
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