"Forfeit?"
Everyone turned their gazes over.
Having obtained first place in the fourth round, Zhang Xuan had already become the greatest dark horse in this selection round. Why would he choose to forfeit at the final round?
"I've already participated in the first four rounds, and this is the final round..." Su shi hurriedly said.
"Oh, the two winners of this selection round will be chosen to participate in the Master Teacher Tournament. Given my current results, regardless of whether I participate in the fifth round or not, I'm already in first place. Since that's the case, I might as well forfeit and give them a chance!" Zhang Xuan said calmly. "Otherwise... there's no meaning in always getting first place."
"There's no meaning in always getting first place?"
"The heck, those words sound really satisfying."
"Indeed. However, Zhang Shi is right. Having obtained first place four times in a row, he has accumulated 24 points. Ruohuan gongzi has 18 points, followed by Fu Xiaochen with 15 points, Feng Mosheng with 13 points, Luo Xi with 10 points, and Du Hu with 7 points. Even if Zhang shi were to forfeit this round and end up in the last place, he would still have a total of 25 points. On the other hand, Ruohuan gongzi, who is in second place, would only have a total of 24 points... Indeed, it doesn't matter whether he participates or not! "
"To be able to get first place without participating in the final round... Incredible!"
...
Hearing Zhang Xuan's introduction, everyone came to a realization.
Since he had already secured his victory, why should he continue participating and waste his time?
"This..." Coming to a realization, Pavilion Master Kang glanced at Su shi and the others, and a bitter smile appeared on their faces.
As expected of Zhang Shi, he was indeed domineering.
Others had to give it their all in every single round, but this fellow managed to secure his victory with just four rounds...
There was indeed a huge gap between humans.
"Since that's the case, let's forfeit then!"
Glancing at the others, Pavilion Master Kang saw that none of them were willing to compete with such a monster. Thus, he shook his head and said, "However, Zhang shi, I beseech you to stay here for the time being. After you are done with the final trial, I'll discuss the matter regarding the Master Teacher Tournament with you!"
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
Without his participation, the final round proceeded swiftly. Not too long later, the results were out. As expected, Ruohuan gongzi obtained first place and the second slot.
"Alright, the duel is over. I hereby announce that Zhang Shi and Jun Ruohuan will be representing the League of Nations in the Master Teacher Tournament..."
After the examination ended, the hall master looked around and announced the results.
"Hall Master, please wait!"
Before Zhang Xuan could finish his words, Fu Xiaochen stepped forward and said, "I don't deny Zhang Shi's capability, but... if I remember correctly, there is a minimum requirement for one to participate in the Master Teacher Tournament. One has to be a 3-star master teacher or above in order to qualify for the tournament. Zhang Shi is only a 2-star master teacher, so I fear that he might not even pass the first round of examination!"
Pavilion Master Kang frowned.
The other party was right. The Master Teacher Tournament did have a ranking requirement, and not everyone could participate in it.
Three stars was the minimum standard.
If he couldn't even do this, how could he stand out in the competition?
Even though Zhang Xuan's performance in the previous rounds was dazzling, he was still only a 2-star cultivator. He was still some distance away from the lowest standard.
"Given how easily Zhang Shi passed the previous examination, putting aside 3-star, it wouldn't be too much even if he were to apply for the 4-star master teacher examination!" Su shi interjected.
Ruohuan gongzi was a 4-star master teacher, but he couldn't even withstand a single blow from Zhang Shi. How difficult would it be for him to apply for the 4-star master teacher examination?
"Given Zhang Shi's capability, it isn't difficult for him to apply for the 4-star master teacher examination. However... the minimum requirement to become a 4-star master teacher is to have four 4-star supporting occupations! I'm afraid that... it won't be that easy! "
Fu Xiaochen said.
Initially, if Zhang Shi hadn't appeared, he and Ruohuan gongzi would have been the ones to participate in the tournament. But now that the other party had snatched the slot away, he had to find a way to fight for it.
And supporting occupations were Zhang Shi's greatest weakness!
In his view, no matter how talented the master teacher before him was, given his age, it was impossible for him to be proficient in all of them!
"That's true..."
"Just like master teachers, supporting occupations require time and effort to master them as well …"
Everyone fell silent, and Su shi was speechless as well.
Indeed.
Everyone had witnessed Zhang Shi's talent and capability as a master teacher, but... it wasn't easy to become a 4-star master teacher. On top of that, one had to have supporting occupations as well.
Even the minimum requirement to become a 3-star master teacher was to have at least three 3-star supporting occupations. This was the most basic requirement, just like Soul Depth. If one couldn't reach it, they wouldn't even be qualified for the examination.
"Zhang Shi's achievements in painting have definitely reached 4-star or even higher. I can apply for this from the Painter Guild, it's nothing much!"
Elder Yun stepped forward.
The fact that the other party was able to produce a painting of the sixth level meant that the other party's attainment in painting was even higher than his. It was a walk in the park for such a person to apply for a 4-star painter.
"But that's only one of them!"
Fu Xiaochen said.
Even if he applied to become a 5-star painter, it would only be one occupation. He was still lacking two.
Supporting occupations... weren't that easy to pick up, not to mention, one had to be at least 3-star.
"Zhang Shi, do you have any other supporting occupations that have reached 3-star or above?"
Pavilion Master Kang asked.
"I..." Just as Zhang Xuan was about to speak, an apprentice suddenly rushed in.
"Pavilion master, Hall Master Han of the Beast Hall requests an audience!"
"Hall Master Han? Why is he here? "Pavilion Master Kang was taken aback.
He rarely interacted with the hall master of the Myriad Kingdom Alliance Beast Hall, Han Chong, so why would he suddenly rush over?
"Invite him in!" Even though Pavilion Master Kang was perplexed, he still waved his hands.
Even though the Beast Hall was slightly lacking compared to Mingshi Tang, it was still a formidable force.
"Yes!" The apprentice left, and not long later, two elders walked in. Zhang Xuan turned around and saw Hall Master Han and Master Sai of the Appraiser Hall.
"Pavilion Master Kang, elders!"
Seeing so many people in the hall, the duo was astonished. However, as influential figures, they didn't dare to be impolite. Thus, they clasped their fists and greeted the two elders.
"May I know why Hall Master Han and Master Sai are so free to visit Mingshi Tang?"
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Hall Master Han asked doubtfully.
"Oh, actually, I'm here to look for Zhang Shi!" Hall Master Han chuckled. "I heard from Master Sai that you're here, so I rushed over!"
"Zhang Shi?" Pavilion Master Kang blinked his eyes. Everyone turned their gazes over as well.
"Why are you looking for me?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed as well.
Even though the both of them knew each other, they had only met once. Why would the other party look for him?
"Oh, it's like this. Zhang Shi easily tamed the Demon Cinque Beast, and I've reported this matter to the headquarters. They made an exception and promoted you to a 4-star beast tamer. The reason why I'm here is to deliver your emblem!" Hall Master Han said with a smile.
The fact that Zhang Shi was able to tame the Demon Cinque Beast with just a single word meant that his capability in beast taming had already surpassed him. As soon as he returned, he applied for a promotion from the headquarters, and upon receiving a reply today, he immediately rushed over.
Under normal circumstances, as an Upper Nine Paths occupation, beast tamer had a strict requirement on one's cultivation. In order to become a 4-star beast tamer, one had to be at least Transcendent Mortal 2-dan.
"4-star beast tamer?"
"Zhang Shi is actually a 4-star beast tamer as well?"
Hearing Hall Master Han's words, a commotion broke out.
Right after he said that he didn't have sufficient supporting occupations, the other party immediately sent him a 4-star beast tamer emblem.
Adding the painter emblem from before, he already had two supporting occupations.
"Thank you..."
Not expecting the other party to help him apply for a 4-star beast tamer emblem, Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Just as he took the emblem in his hands, the apprentice who had left earlier suddenly rushed back and said, "Hall master, the head of Honghai City Formation Master Guild, Guild Leader Zheng, and the head of the Physician Guild, Guild Leader Meng, request to meet you!"
"Invite them in!"
Pavilion Master Kang waved his hands.
The duo walked up to the hall.
Formation master and physician were top-notch occupations of the Upper Nine Paths, and they were on par with beast tamers. The appearance of the two guild leaders left the other master teachers staring at one another in bewilderment.
"May I know if the two of you..." Pavilion Master Kang clasped his fist and asked doubtfully.
"Oh, to be honest, Pavilion Master Kang, I'm here to look for Zhang Shi!" Guild Leader Zheng said.
"You're looking for Zhang Shi as well?" Pavilion Master Kang widened his eyes.
"Indeed!" Guild Leader Zheng chuckled. Turning to look at Zhang Xuan, he said, "Zhang Shi, I only gave you a quasi 4-star formation master emblem the previous time. After you left, I reported the matter to the headquarter, and they have already approved you as a 4-star formation master!"
That day, Zhang Xuan used a sword, saber, and spear to inscribe a grade-5 Spirit Gathering Formation. Due to his insufficient cultivation, he was unable to become a true 4-star formation master. Thus, he gave him a quasi 4-star emblem and reported the matter to the headquarter. A few days ago, he received a reply from the headquarter, and he was promoted to an official 4-star formation master!
"An official 4-star formation master?"
Everyone blinked their eyes in shock.
Yet another supporting occupation had appeared?
Before they could explain their shock, an elder standing by the side clasped his fist and smiled.
"Wait a moment, there's still me!" The elder chuckled. "Zhang Shi might not recognize me, but I am the guild leader of the Myriad Kingdom Alliance's Physician Guild, Zhang Mengqi!"
"Paying respects to Guild Leader Meng!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Zhang Shi challenged Tianwu Kingdom's Wall of Dilemma and solved the Second Princess' Innate Muscular Deficiency. Hall Master Han has also told me about your treatment... Your medical skills are astounding, and it can be said to be a miracle. As such, I specially requested for your appointment from the headquarter, and it was approved. Here is your 4-star physician emblem!"
Guild Leader Meng chuckled.
Back then, after he solved the Wall of Dilemma, he received a reply from the Myriad Kingdom Alliance's Physician Guild, and they invited him to be an elder of their guild. It was only today that he finally met the other party in person.
As expected of a young hero, his disposition was extraordinary.
"Four occupations now..."
Hearing Guild Leader Meng's words, everyone swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
This was especially so for Fu Xiaochen. He nearly knocked his head against the wall to kill himself.
It was just a moment ago that he said that even though this fellow was a master teacher, his supporting occupation was lacking, and he was unable to take the 3-star and 4-star master teacher examination. In the end, Hall Master Han, Guild Leader Zheng, and Guild Leader Meng presented him with a 4-star emblem. Did they have to be so exaggerated?
Even if they wanted to slap his face, they didn't have to do it so quickly...
If only he knew that Zhang Xuan possessed such capabilities, he wouldn't have said so much.
Just as he was wallowing in sorrow, he heard the chuckling voice of Master Sai, "You Upper Nine Paths occupations sure are troublesome. You even have to apply for a rank from the headquarter. Look at our Appraiser Hall, we gave Zhang Shi a 5-star appraiser emblem straight away. There's no need to go through so much trouble!"
"There's even a 5-star appraiser occupation?"
Putong!
Fu Xiaochen fell to the ground.
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