While they were discussing the sword moves, the people outside were already panicking.
"Pavilion Master Kang, Zhang Shi has already been in there for two hours, and he's still not out yet. It can't be that... Elder Hong killed him in a fit of rage!"
Su shi panicked.
It had been close to two hours since Zhang Xuan had entered the room, but not only did he not come out, not even a single word had appeared on the wall. As such, he had no idea what was going on. Not only was Zhang Xuan anxious, everyone in the hall was also confused.
"There's no need to worry. Even if they get into a conflict, as long as they make a move, they will surely make a move... So far, there hasn't been a single number. This means that no one has done so yet..." Pavilion Master Kang consoled. But at the same time, a deep frown appeared on his forehead as well.
Even if Zhang Xuan didn't know the rules and acted recklessly, Elder Hong wouldn't! How could a person who had lived for more than two hundred years possibly make a move on a master teacher over such a small matter?
Besides, as long as he made a move, there would be a number displayed. But now, there was no movement at all. It was as if the two of them had entered the room and were sleeping soundly. What exactly happened?
"Hall master, why don't... you go in to take a look?" Ling shi asked.
Waiting like this wasn't a solution. If they went in and took a look, they could find out what was going on.
"Alright!" After a moment of hesitation, Pavilion Master Kang nodded. "You all wait here. I'll go in alone. If anything happens, I'll be able to resolve it easily!"
Su shi and Ling shi nodded. Taking in a deep breath, Pavilion Master Kang was just about to push the door open when 'jiya!', the door opened, and Zhang Xuan and Elder Hong walked out side by side.
The two of them were neatly dressed and had smiles on their faces. They didn't seem to be in a bad mood.
Everyone looked at each other.
After all this time, the two of you didn't fight! Since they didn't fight, why didn't they come out? Making so many of us wait?
Elder Wu, Elder Bai, and Elder Yun exchanged glances with one another, their eyes filled with confusion.
Based on their experience, they thought that even if they didn't end up fighting, Elder Hong would at least be in a sorry state. Yet, the two of them were chatting happily without the slightest hint of displeasure.
Could it be that this Zhang Shi had changed?
After putting them in such a miserable state, the other party suddenly changed his mind at Elder Hong's place... The trio was deeply suspicious of the matter.
"Elder Hong, what are you doing …"
Pavilion Master Kang also looked over with a perplexed expression.
"Oh, I'm fine!"
Elder Hong shook his head and turned to look at the young man beside him. Even now, he could not contain the shock and admiration in his heart.
Initially, Zhang Xuan thought that Zhang Xuan was only able to see through the flaws in the first two moves, but after the previous conversation, he realized that the other party's understanding of cultivation had already reached a level that was as vast as the ocean. Just a casual pointer from him was enough to benefit him greatly. The Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus that he was so proud of was full of flaws under the other party's analysis!
When used in front of an expert of the same level, the effect was not bad. However, when faced with a truly powerful expert, it would definitely be destroyed with a flick of a finger. There was no way to block it!
If he were to really use this ultimate move to challenge others, his opponent would probably be fine, but he would be the one to die first because of the backlash.
To create a battle technique that could kill oneself … If word of it were to spread out, everyone would probably laugh their heads off. His reputation would go down the drain.
Knowing this, Zhang Xuan humbly sought guidance from the other party for close to two hours. Through the other party's guidance, he managed to gain a deeper understanding of the swordsmanship, and he benefited greatly from it. If he were to allow the other party to modify the swordsmanship, he was confident that it wouldn't take long before he came up with an even more perfect and compatible ultimate move.
"Nothing? Then … has the selection come to an end? "
Seeing that the other party was unwilling to speak about it, Pavilion Master Kang could only change the topic to the selection.
"I'll announce the results now!"
Elder Hong nodded his head and smiled. "After my previous test, the results for the fourth stage are out. Luo Xi and Du Hu have blocked three swords, so they're in fifth place as well. Feng Mosheng and Fu Xiaochen have blocked five swords, so they're in third place. Jun Ruohuan has blocked six swords, so he's in second place. In first place is … Zhang Shi!"
"Zhang Shi is in first place?"
"He's in first place again? I thought they didn't cross blows? "
Hearing this result, everyone was taken aback.
Jun Ruohuan and the others had left their results on the wall for all to see. Yet, Zhang Shi didn't even display a single move, so how could he be in first place?
"I can't accept this!"
Ruohuan gongzi stepped forward. If the results on the wall far exceeded his, he could still accept it. But to determine the first place without even competing, wasn't this a little unfair?
It was just like how if the other party scored a hundred in a test, he would have lost. But … the other party didn't even take the test, so how could he be in first place?
"You can't accept this?" Elder Hong frowned.
"That's right. I managed to comprehend the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus to Initiate realm pinnacle within an incense's time, and with just swordsmanship, I managed to block six swords from Elder Hong … I would like to ask, what level has he reached in the first place? Could it be that he has reached Minor Accomplishment? "
At this point, Ruohuan gongzi turned to the young man and gritted his teeth. "I don't believe that you'll be able to comprehend the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus to Minor Accomplishment within an incense's time … Unless you challenge me to a duel right now and defeat me in swordsmanship!"
"Defeat you?" Zhang Xuan shook his head. "Forget it, I don't want to bully you!"
"The heck!"
"Aren't you being a little too arrogant?"
Hearing his words, everyone stared at one another in shock.
No matter what, Ruohuan gongzi was a 4-star master teacher, a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan primary stage expert. On top of that, he specialized in swordsmanship. Yet, this fellow actually said that … he didn't want to bully him!
For a fellow who specialized in the spear to say such words, aren't you afraid of blowing your own trumpet?
"You …" Ruohuan gongzi's face flushed and paled, seemingly on the verge of exploding. "It's fine if you don't want to compete with me. As long as you admit that you have comprehended the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus to Minor Accomplishment within an incense's time, I'll admit defeat."
As long as he admitted that he had comprehended the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus to a higher level than him, out of trust in the honor of a master teacher, he wouldn't pursue the matter any further.
"Minor Accomplishment …"
Zhang Xuan shook his head once more. "I haven't even practiced a single move of the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus. I haven't even reached Novice yet, so how could I possibly have reached Minor Accomplishment?"
"Haven't practiced it?"
Ruohuan gongzi wasn't the only one who was taken aback.
Haven't practiced a single move? Then how could he be ranked first?
Wasn't this a little too shady!
Pavilion Master Kang, Su shi, and the others were bewildered as well.
They had known Elder Hong for many years, and they knew that he was an upright and impartial person. But … Zhang Shi hadn't even learned the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus, so how could he be ranked first?
This was a matter that concerned the selection for the Master Teacher Tournament. Wasn't this taking things too lightly?
"Could it be that … Elder Hong accepted Zhang Shi as his student? In order for his student to participate in the tournament, he intentionally went easy on Zhang Shi? "
"Surely that can't be!"
"If that's not the case, why would the both of them stay in the room for two hours without even cultivating?"
The crowd discussed.
Initially, Zhang Shi and Elder Hong didn't know each other, but in the blink of an eye, their attitudes changed drastically. No one would believe that there was no relationship between them.
"Elder Hong, what's going on?"
Unable to hold it in any longer, Pavilion Master Kang asked.
The others also turned their gazes over as well.
"Accept him as my student?"
Hearing the guesses of the crowd, Elder Hong's mouth twitched.
You guys sure are daring!
Even if you want to accept him as your student … you should have the capability first!
Shaking his head, Elder Hong revealed the truth. "There's no need for you to make wild guesses. I wanted to acknowledge Zhang Shi as my teacher, but he didn't agree to it!"
"Acknowledge him … as your teacher? He didn't agree to it? "
"Elder Hong isn't joking, right?"
Everyone's mouths were agape, and a huge commotion broke out in the hall.
Elder Hong was known as the number one expert in Myriad Kingdom City in terms of cultivation techniques and battle techniques. There were quite a few master teachers who had cultivated the ultimate moves he had created. It could be said that … at least half of the master teachers in the hall were his students.
Such an incredible figure actually wanted to acknowledge this fellow as his teacher?
If that was the case, wouldn't more than half of the people in the hall be his grandstudent?
Furthermore … more importantly … this fellow rejected it …
Are you for real?
"Zhang Shi possesses exceptional talent, and his comprehension of cultivation has reached an unfathomable level. Even though he hasn't cultivated my Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus, his comprehension of it is unparalleled. Even I am far from being able to match up to him. I have sought his guidance for two hours, and I think that I have benefited greatly from it!"
Elder Hong said with a grim expression.
"Learn?"
The crowd stared at one another, and they couldn't wrap their heads around the situation.
Didn't you spend a lot of time creating the Nine Swords of Scarlet Lotus and cultivate it to Major Accomplishment? To seek guidance from a fellow who had only learned it for an incense's time … and even want to acknowledge him as his teacher, benefiting greatly from it …
Why does it sound like a joke?
Elder Wu, Elder Bai, and the others also widened their eyes in shock.
Initially, when they saw the two of them coming out safely, they thought that Zhang Xuan wouldn't cause trouble anymore. However, from the looks of it now, they were still too naive. It wasn't that he didn't want to cause trouble, but that he had captured Elder Hong's heart and was intending to acknowledge him as his teacher!
At the very most, they would only suffer some injuries. On the other hand … if that fellow were to acknowledge the other party as his teacher, all of his previous fame and standing would vanish into thin air.
"This test tests one's comprehension of cultivation. Ruohuan gongzi only managed to execute six swords under my hands in the same incense's time … On the other hand, Zhang Shi was able to offer me pointers and become my teacher … Even if he didn't cultivate it, it shouldn't be a problem for him to be ranked first, right?"
Elder Hong turned to Jun Ruohuan and asked.
"This …"
Ruohuan gongzi's body twitched, and he looked as if he was on the verge of tears.
Given Elder Hong's standing, it was impossible for him to lie. In other words … there was a high chance that the other party was telling the truth. Ruohuan gongzi had only managed to reach Initiate in the same incense's time, and yet, the other party had managed to comprehend it completely and become the teacher of the creator of the technique …
The heck!
Where in the world did this monster pop out from?
This was way too monstrous!
It was no wonder why he said that he was bullying the other party … Even he could only withstand six swords from Elder Hong. If he were to agree to the request of a person who could become the other party's teacher, what else could it be other than bullying?
"Since the results are out, let's move on to the next test!"
Seeing that his student was on the verge of collapsing, Pavilion Master Kang could only speak up once more to change the topic.
"The next test is also the final test of the selection round. It's to point out the flaws in one's cultivation …"
Just as Pavilion Master Kang was about to continue speaking, a voice suddenly sounded. Turning around, he saw Zhang Xuan looking at him.
"For this test … I forfeit!"
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