In order to prevent others from doubting his Heaven's Path zhenqi, Zhang Xuan didn't conceal his cultivation. As such, any cultivator would be able to tell that he was only a Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle cultivator.
As a 4-star pinnacle master teacher, Pavilion Master Kang had a Soul Depth of 14.0. Naturally, it wasn't difficult for him to see through Zhang Xuan's cultivation.
Furthermore, an expert who had cultivated a battle technique would leave behind marks on their hands and feet. As such, they would unintentionally display certain habits while walking. Yet, the young man before him didn't possess any of these traits. Instead, his movements were completely unorganized, as though he had never cultivated before...
How could he be a genius?
Master teachers weren't invincible among their peers just because they were able to see through the flaws in their opponent's moves. More importantly, their control over their zhenqi and battle technique had reached a level of perfection.
For a fellow who hadn't even cultivated a single battle technique to be called a genius and to represent the Myriad Kingdom City's Mingshi Tang Empire in the Master Teacher Tournament, wasn't this too much of a joke?
"Even though Zhang Shi's cultivation is slightly lower, his comprehension of master teacher has already reached an extremely deep level..." Hearing the doubt in the pavilion master's words, Su shi hurriedly explained.
"Comprehension?" Pavilion Master Kang's face darkened. "Elder Su, we are selecting talents to participate in the Master Teacher Tournament. As a veteran of the Mingshi Tang Empire, you should know who your opponent is and what kind of strength he possesses!"
It was no wonder he was angry. Su shi and Ling shi had used their lives to guarantee this slot, so he thought that the other party would be an incredible genius. Yet, the other party's cultivation was only at Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle. Furthermore, he hadn't even cultivated a single battle technique... How could such a person stand out among the 4-star master teachers?
Even though the Master Teacher Tournament wasn't entirely a test of one's strength, it was still a part of it. If one's cultivation wasn't up to par, how could he offer guidance to others?
Even if he could, it would only be an armchair strategist. There was no value in it at all.
"I know, but..." Su shi's face turned anxious.
"No buts, take him away!" Pavilion Master Kang waved his hands.
"Pavilion master, there's no need to rush into a decision..."
Ling shi stepped forward and said, "Even though Zhang Shi's current cultivation is only at Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle, but... do you know how strong he was when we last met him?"
"Twenty days ago?" Pavilion Master Kang's eyes widened.
These two elders had gone down around a month ago, and it had only been around ten days since they had returned. Calculating the time, it had only been twenty days since the last time they had met Zhang Xuan.
"Un!" Ling shi nodded.
"What's his strength?" Pavilion Master Kang took a sip of the tea.
So what if he managed to cultivate from Transcendent Mortal 1-dan intermediate stage to Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle in twenty days?
There were only two months before the Master Teacher Tournament. No matter how talented Zhang Xuan was, it would already be a miracle for him to reach Transcendent Mortal 2-dan.
"Grandmaster! Twenty days ago, when I first met Zhang Shi... he was only at Zongshi realm! "Ling shi hurriedly replied.
"Pu!" Spurting out a mouthful of tea, Pavilion Master Kang widened his eyes in shock. "Fighter 8-dan... Zongshi?"
What a joke!
In just twenty days, he had advanced from Zongshi realm to Half-Transcension, Transcendent Mortal 1-dan... and finally, he had reached pinnacle...
Three major levels in a row, and countless minor levels …
Even if he ate gunpowder, it wouldn't be that fast!
Actually, Pavilion Master Kang wasn't the only one in disbelief. Ling shi and Su shi were also on the verge of breaking down upon seeing Zhang Xuan's cultivation reaching Transcendent Mortal 1-dan.
However, knowing that the other party's teacher was likely to be a 6-star master teacher and above, they felt slightly better.
For a high-ranked master teacher like Yang shi to choose a small place like Tianxuan Kingdom to accept a disciple without informing the guild, it was clear that he didn't wish to tell anyone.
As juniors, they didn't dare to spread the news without the permission of the other party.
Thus, even though they strongly recommended Zhang Xuan, they didn't mention his teacher, so Pavilion Master Kang wasn't too sure about it. Hearing that the other party had advanced from Zongshi realm to Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle in less than a month... he felt as though he was going insane.
This wasn't cultivation anymore... It was empowerment!
In fact, even empowerment wasn't that exaggerated!
"That's true!" Ling shi and Su shi nodded in agreement.
"To advance from Zongshi realm to Transcendent Mortal 1-dan pinnacle in twenty days... As long as he cultivates diligently in the remaining two months, he should be able to reach Transcendent Mortal 2-dan pinnacle or even Transcendent Mortal 3-dan primary stage... There's still hope for him to compete with those geniuses..."
Knowing that it was impossible for the two elders to lie, Pavilion Master Kang pondered.
Most of the geniuses participating in the Master Teacher Tournament were 4-star master teachers.
A 1-star master teacher's cultivation had to be at Tongxuan realm; a 2-star master teacher was at Zongshi realm; and a 3-star master teacher was at Zhizun realm.
The minimum requirement to become a 4-star master teacher was Transcendent Mortal 2-dan. As long as one reached Origin Energy realm primary stage, one would be qualified to take the 4-star master teacher examination.
As such, most of the geniuses participating in the tournament were between Origin Energy realm 2-dan and Clarifying Turbidity realm.
Given how fast Zhang Shi's cultivation was, if he could reach Transcendent Mortal 3-dan primary stage within two months before the tournament, he would be considered to be in the middle of the pack. Perhaps, he might really be able to obtain a placing in the tournament!
"Since that's the case, I'll give him a chance. Ask him three questions, and as long as he can answer them correctly, he'll be eligible to participate in the selection round. As for whether he'll be able to emerge victorious, that will depend on his capability! "
After contemplating for a moment, Pavilion Master Kang turned to Su shi and Su shi.
"Alright!" Hearing that there was still a chance, Su shi and Ling shi heaved a sigh of relief. They hurriedly turned their gazes to Zhang Xuan.
With a single glance, they staggered and nearly fainted on the spot.
That Zhang Shi wasn't listening to their conversation at all. Instead, he was standing by the bookshelf by the wall, and his finger was lightly sliding across it, as though he was searching for a book.
They were so nervous that they wouldn't be able to obtain a slot. Yet, this fellow didn't seem to care at all...
Wasn't his heart a little too big?
In order to allow you to participate in the tournament, the two of us have already put our faces on the line. Yet, you don't seem to care at all...
Just the thought of it left them speechless.
"Zhang Shi..." Su shi couldn't help but step forward and interrupt his actions. "The pavilion master wants you to answer a few of his questions. As long as you answer them well, you'll be eligible to participate in the selection round!"
"Oh!" Zhang Xuan nodded and walked over.
Knowing that Pavilion Master Kang wouldn't be able to execute his Impartation of Heaven's Will, Zhang Xuan decided not to think too much about it. Scanning the surroundings, he noticed that there were quite a few Transcendent Mortal 2-dan cultivation technique manuals on the bookshelves. Thus, he walked over and collected them into the Library of Heaven's Will.
As for the discussion among the crowd, he wasn't paying much attention to it.
Back at Honghai City, Master Sai had helped him gather at least five hundred Origin Energy realm cultivation technique manuals. There were several hundred of them on the wall as well. Adding the two together, they formed a complete set of Heaven's Path Divine Art manuals.
He didn't even have the time to study them, so how could he possibly pay attention to what they were saying?
"My questions are all related to cultivation and guidance. As long as you can answer them, I'll give you a chance to participate in the selection round!"
Pavilion Master Kang looked at Zhang Xuan and casually picked up the book he was reading. With a solemn expression, he said, "This is a case that I've gone through before!"
"A Half-Transcension cultivator once suffered from internal injuries. His left lung was punctured, and as a result, his left meridian was unable to clear his zhenqi. Under such circumstances, how can one guide him to achieve a breakthrough to Transcendent Mortal successfully?"
This was a problem that he had gone through personally. Back then, he had studied it for a long time and browsed through many books before he was able to solve it.
However, the Master Teacher Tournament was much more difficult than this. If he couldn't even solve this problem, there was no point in participating in the tournament. Thus, he might as well get eliminated first.
As for the problem itself, it was a problem beneath Transcendent Mortal realm, so it wasn't beyond the other party's comprehension.
"Transcendent Mortal realm requires one's cultivation to be as one in order to be able to communicate with, get close to, and control nature! With a puncture in his left lung, his zhenqi is unable to clear his left meridian... This is equivalent to a flaw in a circle, making it impossible for him to achieve a breakthrough! "
Hearing this problem, Su shi frowned. "That's difficult!"
"Indeed. Even I would require at least eight steps to solve this problem!" Ling shi nodded in agreement.
They were all 4-star master teachers. Even though this problem was difficult, it was still possible for them to solve it. However, they would have to put in a lot of effort.
"I need seven steps as well!" Su shi pondered for a moment before replying.
"You have cultivated the Miniature Solar Art to the seventh circulation, so it's normal for you to require a step less than me. However, based on what I know, this problem was solved by the pavilion master back then when he was still a 3-star master teacher, and he... only required five steps! "
Ling shi said.
"Five steps?"
Su shi's eyes narrowed.
Under the guidance of a master teacher, the fewer steps one needed, the higher the chances of success would be.
Thus, the more effective it would be.
Even with his current strength and means, it would take him at least seven steps to solve the previous problem. On the other hand, the pavilion master only required five steps when he was still a 3-star master teacher... His means were truly astounding.
"I wonder how many steps this Zhang Shi will take to solve this problem!"
After recovering from his shock, he couldn't help but turn to look at the young man.
"How many steps? I'm afraid that I won't be able to come up with a solution in a short period of time! "Ling shi shook his head.
Even though he had great confidence in Zhang Shi, the pavilion master's problem was simply too difficult. Even they would have to spend a lot of time to figure it out. It was still uncertain whether the other party would succeed or not.
After hearing the other party's question, Zhang Xuan frowned. "How big is the injury on the left lung? Can you mark the exact location for me? Also, what is the cause of the injury? What is the attribute of the other party's zhenqi? "
"The injury is caused by a sword. The other party has comprehended Sword Intent, and the sword qi has seeped into his bloodline. This is the diagnosis. You can take a look at it!"
Seemingly knowing that Zhang Xuan would ask such a question, Pavilion Master Kang lowered the book in his hand.
Zhang Xuan flipped through it casually, and the details of the cultivator were recorded within.
The content was extremely detailed. Not only was the location of the injury recorded, even what kind of move was used to injure the other party.
Soon, he finished reading.
"Is there a solution?" Pavilion Master Kang turned to Zhang Xuan and asked.
"Oh, that's simple. We just have to design a new cultivation path for him," Zhang Xuan said.
"Cultivation path?" Pavilion Master Kang's face darkened. "You mean... to modify his cultivation technique?"
"That's right. The injury to the left lung doesn't mean that the left meridian zhenqi is unable to circulate. Rather, the zhenqi circulation path needs to be modified. As long as we make some adjustments, it won't be difficult for him to achieve a breakthrough!"
Zhang Xuan.
"Modify his cultivation technique?" Su shi and Ling shi were taken aback. "That way, we can skip the steps of treating the injury, reopening the meridians, and nourishing the body... If we can really solve this problem, we can just..."
"Just a step?"
(Happy Father's Day! I wish all fathers in the world the best of health and happiness!) As a father himself, Laoya intended to give himself a day off today. However, it had been eight months since the book was uploaded, and he hadn't had a single day of rest. But after thinking about it, he decided to give up on it. Since the middle school examination would be held the day after tomorrow, and the middle school examination would begin the day after that, he probably wouldn't have much time to write. Thus, there was a high chance that he would apply for a leave of absence. Sigh, I beg of you for monthly tickets and official subscriptions. I've been increasing my currency too much recently, and my subscriptions are in a mess. I beg of you not to use it. After all, Laoya still has to feed his family. Thank you!)
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