"Invincible in a Conferred Empire?"
Luo Xuan's body stiffened. The faces of the Fleeting Cloud Sect disciples also warped in shock.
The Fleeting Cloud Sect was similar to the League of Nations, an Unranked Empire. Above them was the Tier 2 Miryu Empire, followed by the Tier 1 Hongyuan Empire, and finally, the Conferred Empire...
In other words, this Yang shi had surpassed them by an entire three Tier-1 Empires. They weren't even on the same level as him!
It was no wonder why he didn't care about their lives and didn't care about the rules at all. An expert of this level did have the qualifications to disregard the rules.
"Teacher, that Kong Shi's letter..." After recovering from his shock, Luo Xuan asked.
They were here to snatch Kong Shi's letter, but given how powerful the other party was, it was impossible for them to obtain it. What should they do next?
"Keep the matter regarding Kong shi's handwritten letter to yourself, and don't reveal it to anyone else. Even if a master teacher of Yang shi's level possesses Kong Shi's legacy and is a descendant of Kong Shi, I will still believe it... It's best not to get involved in the affairs of high-ranked master teachers. Otherwise, you won't even know how you died! "
Sect Leader Luo Huang instructed with a grim expression.
One must know one's limits. If this Yang Xuan was only a half 5-star master teacher or even a 5-star master teacher, even if they couldn't obtain the letter, they would surely spread news of it. However, the other party was likely to be an 8-star master teacher, and that was a terrifying thought.
If an expert of his caliber dared to speak recklessly, even without him making a move, the Master Teacher Pavilion would find a way to silence him!
Those who had reached this level of strength were all top-notch figures in the Mingshi Tang Sect. Unless one was tired of living, it would be unwise to gossip about such a person.
"Yes!" The crowd hurriedly nodded their heads.
Subordinates shouldn't speak of their superiors, and subordinates shouldn't gossip about their emperors.
Ordinary people should have the self-awareness of an ordinary person. Speaking of the emperor casually was a breach of etiquette, and they wouldn't feel wronged even if they were executed.
"Also, from today onwards, don't interact with those from the White Helios Sect. This sect... is finished!" Sect Leader Luo Huang instructed once more.
The White Helios Sect was a superpower that was on par with the Fleeting Cloud Sect. In fact, the White Helios Sect had the potential to replace the Fleeting Cloud Sect as the overlord of the surrounding twenty-eight powers. However, it was a pity that... it offended Yang shi, and its sect leader was killed in a single blow.
Even if Yang shi didn't make a fuss over it, the other sects would surely keep a respectful distance from it. In fact, they might even try to take advantage of the situation. It wouldn't be long before the other sects swallowed it up and disappeared in the annals of history.
This was the influence of a high-tier master teacher.
Every move he made could cause a chain reaction.
In fact … even if Yang shi didn't have to make a move, all he had to do was say 'destroy the Fleeting Cloud Sect', and the other powers would surely rush forward to slaughter them.
It was precisely for this reason that he was willing to commit suicide in order to preserve his sect. As long as Yang shi agreed to it, the other sects wouldn't dare to make a move on them due to Yang shi's promise.
Otherwise, it would be equivalent to openly defying Yang shi. If that wasn't courting death, what else could it be?
The same thing happened to the other sects.
Yang shi's appearance had given them too much pressure. Putting aside the fact that they didn't dare to talk about a suspected 8-star master teacher, even the Miryu Empire's Mingshi Tang Empire would definitely issue a gag order.
…
Silence fell upon the courtyard once more.
In the end, the several dozen experts from the fourteen powers who came to cause trouble had to pay 20 middle-tier spirit stones each before leaving dejectedly.
"Yang shi..."
Looking at the expert in the air, Pavilion Master Kang, Su shi, and the others bowed respectfully.
"Un, not bad. I'll head to your branch to conduct a lesson when I'm free!"
Yang shi nodded his head in satisfaction.
"Thank you, Yang shi!"
Hearing this promise, Pavilion Master Kang and the others were overjoyed.
This was a suspected 8-star master teacher! A single lesson from him would definitely be more effective than a year of hard work.
"Alright, you can leave now!"
After promising them, Yang shi waved his hands casually.
"Yes!"
Nodding their heads, Pavilion Master Kang, Alliance Head Zhao, and the others were just about to leave when Yang shi suddenly said, "Wait a moment. Release the seals on them first before leaving!"
Previously, Zheng Yang, Sun Qiang, and the others had tried to explain, but Sect Leader Luo Huang had sealed them with his zhenqi. Thus, they were unable to speak a single word.
Not expecting the formidable Yang shi to ask them to solve such a simple problem, Pavilion Master Kang and the others were taken aback for a moment. Then, they stepped forward and released the seals on the few of them. At the same time, they took out recovery pills and fed them.
After everything was done, they clasped their fists and said, "We'll be taking our leave!"
"Un!"
Yang shi nodded his head. Tilting his head slightly upward, he glanced at the sky, as if recalling something. Then, placing his hands behind his back, he walked into the distance.
"Expert, this is a true expert!"
Looking at the other party's disposition and means of leaving through the air, Pavilion Master Kang and Alliance Head Zhao were filled with admiration once more.
What was an expert? This was the expert!
What was an expert? This was the expert!
Despite being a high-tier master teacher, he had always kept a low profile. Even when the other party tried to bully him, all he had to do was pay a few spirit stones and leave, concealing his accomplishments and fame...
Other than admiration and shock, they couldn't think of any other words to describe it.
After sending the other party off, they were just about to raise their heads when they suddenly heard the sound of something falling. Putong! "" Aiya! "It sounded as if someone had fallen from the sky.
They hurriedly turned their gazes forward, but Yang shi had already disappeared. There wasn't a single trace of him in sight.
"Did... Yang shi fall from the sky?"
The few of them stared at one another and blinked their eyes.
Hearing someone fall from the sky, it couldn't be Yang shi, could it?
However, as soon as this thought popped into their heads, they immediately shook their heads.
You must be joking!
Yang shi was a powerful existence suspected to be an 8-star master teacher. He could fly for an entire day without rest, so how could he possibly fall from the sky? It must be that his speed was too fast, causing him to disappear before their eyes.
Understanding this, they didn't dare to think too much into it. Thus, they turned around and left.
"I didn't expect the old master to be so formidable!"
"Grandteacher is so powerful!"
After the few of them left, the courtyard fell silent. Sun Qiang, Zheng Yang, and the others recalled Yang shi's prowess previously, and they couldn't help but feel excited. Only Wang Ying hurriedly walked into the courtyard.
While the others were focused on neutralizing the medicinal energy in their bodies, she had been keeping her eyes on 'Yang shi' the entire time. She had seen with her own eyes how the other party's face paled, and he eventually succumbed to the pressure and fell from the sky.
If he was really an 8-star master teacher, how could he possibly succumb to the pressure and fall from the sky?
Without a doubt, Zhang shi must have used some kind of unique means to resolve the crisis today, regardless of the cost.
Walking into the courtyard, she took a look at the spot where Yang shi had fallen. There was a small hole in the ground, and it seemed to have been created by a head collision. Most likely, he had fallen from the sky and landed face first. However... there wasn't a single person on the ground.
"Where is he?"
Since he had used some kind of special means and fell from the sky, he should have been injured. How could he disappear in an instant?
Wang Ying was worried.
"Wang Ying, what are you doing here instead of neutralizing the medicinal energy and recovering from your injuries?"
Just as she was about to continue searching, a calm voice sounded. She hurriedly turned around and saw Zhang Shi looking at her with a frown on his forehead.
"Teacher, just now... I-I saw Yang shi falling from the sky. I was worried that he might be injured, so I came over to take a look!"
With a reddened face, Wang Ying hurriedly explained.
"Injured? You must be joking. Teacher is a peerless figure, how could he possibly be injured? "
Frowning, Zhang Shi waved his hands and said, "Alright, you can leave now. I'm currently discussing with teacher how to treat Lu Chong, so I don't want anyone to disturb us. You can leave now!"
"Yes!"
Seeing that the other party was fine and didn't seem to have fallen from the sky, Wang Ying could only clasp her fist and leave. At the same time, she was perplexed.
Could she have... seen wrongly?
Yang shi was Yang shi, and Zhang Shi was Zhang Shi. Could it be that they weren't the same person?
Otherwise, how could he not be injured at all after falling from the sky, and his aura still be so stable?
"Even if I'm wrong, the mark that Mo Hunsheng left on teacher's neck can't be wrong!"
Gritting her teeth, Wang Ying was filled with confidence once more.
Even if her guess was wrong, it was impossible for there to be a problem with the mark! She had seen it with her own eyes and confirmed it several times. How could she be wrong?
"The next time Yang shi appears, I should look for teacher. I should be able to see through it..."
A thought flashed through Zhang Xuan's mind.
Since Zhang Shi refused to admit to it, as his student, it wasn't appropriate for her to question him directly. She might as well look for Zhang Shi when Yang shi appeared. As long as the two of them didn't appear at the same time, it would mean that... they were definitely the same person.
At that time, it would be impossible for her to deny it.
With a plan in mind, Wang Ying walked out of the room.
Shortly after she left, she saw Zhang Shi hurrying back to his room with a bitter smile on his face.
If Wang Ying were here, she would definitely be able to confirm that the other party was the same person as Yang shi.
Because... the back of Zhang Shi's head was covered in dust, and he didn't have the time to change out of his pants. If not for the stone pillars in the courtyard blocking his view, it would have been obvious.
...
After returning to his room and changing out of his clothes, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
Wang Ying's guess was right, the Yang shi who had appeared previously was indeed him.
If he had appeared in his original form, he wouldn't have been able to avoid a fierce battle. Furthermore, given his current cultivation, it was clear that he wasn't a match for so many experts.
Left with no choice, he could only use 'Yang Xuan'.
As for the powerful aura, it belonged to Mo Hunsheng.
Trapped in the Nine Hearts Lotus, that fellow was unable to exert his full strength. Thus, he could only release his aura, which Zhang Xuan could borrow from.
His soul aura, which had been accumulating for many years, was incomparably powerful, comparable to that of a Half-Saint. Furthermore, he was floating in the air, causing the crowd to mistake him for a Saint from the very start. This was why they didn't expose him.
As for using his soul to injure Sect Leader Luo Huang, that was because he had used the ability of a soul oracle.
His soul cultivation had already reached Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle, so it was difficult for him to injure a Consonant Spirit realm expert like Sect Leader Luo Huang in terms of fighting prowess. However... in a battle of souls, the latter was simply too weak.
After all, a Transcendent Mortal 5-dan Consonant Spirit realm expert had only just begun tempering his soul. He was still a long way off from drawing his soul out, needless to say, Zhang Xuan, who had been tempered by the Yin-Yang Lake, was no match for him.
Even so, the reason why he was able to subdue the other party was due to 'Yang shi'. If it had been Zhang Xuan himself, he would have been knocked out with a single slap before he could even use his soul energy.
Sect Leader Luo Huang knew that 'Yang shi' was a Saint, so he didn't dare to retaliate. Thus, he was subdued and severely injured.
As for the Soul Impartation Technique, even though it seemed formidable, it was actually quite simple. Back then, Mo Hunsheng was able to impart cultivation techniques to him using his soul energy. After learning this technique, it wasn't too difficult for him to impart it to Xue Yiyao as well.
On top of that, he had also helped the Demon Cinque Beast achieve a breakthrough before.
Everything was perfect, but the only flaw was that the Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps still consumed a huge amount of zhenqi. Even though Zhang Xuan had raised his cultivation and zhenqi storage during this period of time, he was still only able to stay in the air for ten minutes at most.
In the end, he couldn't hold on any longer and fell from the sky...
It was fortunate that no one noticed it, or else all of his hard work would have been for naught.
"Sigh, what is this..."
It was just a moment ago that he was still acting so majestically, striking fear into everyone's hearts. Yet, in the next moment, he plummeted to the ground, nearly spurting blood. Zhang Xuan felt deeply stifled.
While the Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps was indeed formidable, and flight was exhilarating, but... to fall from the sky without any warning after exhausting all of one's zhenqi was too much.
It was fortunate that Zhang Xuan had been cultivating diligently over the past few days, so he had sufficient zhenqi to last until the end. Otherwise, if he were to fall from the sky while he was threatening everyone, he would have been pummeled into a pulp by the crowd.
"It seems like... Wang Ying saw through my disguise!"
Recalling how Wang Ying had chased after him with a doubtful look on his face, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
If Wang Ying could see through his disguise, there was a good chance that others could as well.
If others were to find out that the super master teacher 'Yang Xuan' was just a figment of his imagination, those people from before would surely make a comeback. It would be a blessing if they didn't pummel him to death.
"It seems like I have to form a clone as soon as possible... With a clone, I'll be able to appear in both identities simultaneously, and no one will dare to doubt me anymore!"
Zhang Xuan clenched his fists tightly.
He had learned the soul splitting technique from Mo Hunsheng, and with the Nine Hearts Lotus as the foundation, it wasn't too difficult for him to form a clone. However, it required a huge amount of spiritual energy. The reason why he hadn't done so previously was because he didn't have enough middle-tier spirit stones. However, with the six hundred middle-tier spirit stones he had extorted from the various powers, it was more than enough for him to squander.
"I should raise my cultivation first!"
The Nine Hearts Lotus hadn't matured yet, and it required sufficient Heaven's Path zhenqi to nourish it. However... with so many middle-tier spirit stones in hand, it was a simple matter.
With a flick of his wrist, the formation plate of the Spirit Gathering Formation appeared before him. Sitting cross-legged at the center, Zhang Xuan casually tossed out a dozen middle-tier spirit stones before driving his Heaven's Path Divine Art to absorb the concentrated spiritual energy in the surroundings.
Feeling the abundant spiritual energy gushing into his acupoints, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but feel a surge of pleasure, and tears welled up in his eyes.
For the past two months, he had been on a tight budget for his cultivation, spending one spirit stone at a time. When did he become so extravagant?
It seemed like he would have to blackmail those fellows a few more times in the future. If he wanted to hasten his cultivation, spirit stones were a necessity.
Hong long long!
With sufficient spiritual energy, Zhang Xuan swiftly replenished his depleted zhenqi. Not too long later, with a resounding boom, he reached Transcendent Mortal 2-dan pinnacle!
Even with the increase in his cultivation, Zhang Xuan didn't stop to rest.
Origin Energy realm pinnacle!
Yin-Yang realm primary stage!
...
Yin-Yang realm pinnacle!
Two hours later, Zhang Xuan had reached Transcendent Mortal 3-dan pinnacle!
His zhenqi cultivation had also reached 1,000,000 ding, which was 200,000 ding more than other cultivators. With this, he was already comparable to a Clarifying Turbidity realm primary stage cultivator.
(For ordinary Yin-Yang realm primary stage cultivators, their cultivation would be 500,000 ding, intermediate stage 600,000 ding, advanced stage 700,000 ding, and pinnacle 800,000 ding! Clarifying Turbidity realm primary stage cultivators would be 1,000,000 ding, intermediate stage cultivators would be 1,200,000 ding, and so on.)
Adding in the 1,600,000 ding of his soul energy, Zhang Xuan's current strength would reach 2,600,000 ding!
With this strength, he would be able to match even a Consonant Spirit realm intermediate stage cultivator! Consonant Spirit realm primary stage 2,000,000 ding, intermediate stage 2,400,000 ding, advanced stage 2,800,000 ding, and pinnacle 3,200,000 ding!
Fearsome!
"Nine Hearts Lotus, grow..."
Without sufficient Transcendent Mortal 4-dan cultivation technique manuals, Zhang Xuan couldn't advance his cultivation further. Flicking his wrist, he took out the Nine Hearts Lotus and infused his zhenqi into it frenziedly.
"AHHH... Don't kill me..."
As soon as his zhenqi entered the lotus, Mo Hunsheng's howl sounded like a pig being slaughtered.
"Ah, I'm sorry, I forgot about you..."
Zhang Xuan was so focused on the growth of the lotus that he forgot about the other party's fear of the Heaven's Path zhenqi.
"..." Mo Hunsheng burst into tears.
It was just a moment ago that he nearly died for you, and yet, you forgot about me so quickly... Do you have to be so heartless?
"Don't worry, I'll get you out first before accelerating the growth of the lotus!"
Knowing that Mo Hunsheng was in there, Zhang Xuan knew that he couldn't use his Heaven's Path zhenqi recklessly.
As a 6-star soul oracle, as long as he could escape from the lotus, it wouldn't be a problem for him to survive in the air for a long time. If worse came to worst, he could still lend the Soulless Metal Humanoid to him.
As for how to get him out, Zhang Xuan had already thought of a solution in the past few days.
Since the other party needed a soul to replace him in order to escape, he would have to find a soul to replace him.
"Soul Division!"
Sitting cross-legged, Zhang Xuan drew his soul out of his body and floated in the air. Using the method that Mo Hunsheng had taught him previously, he separated his soul.
Since he couldn't find another soul to replace his soul, he would just have to use his own.
It just so happened that Zhang Xuan wanted to forge a clone of his as well. Since his soul had entered the lotus before him, it wouldn't affect his soul at all.
Spiritual energy gushed into the surroundings, and his soul began to absorb it while splitting it.
Soul Division was the process of splitting one's soul into two. It was no different from splitting a person into two, and the pain that one had to endure was immense.
The slightest mistake could result in the dissipation of one's soul.
If not for the fact that Zhang Xuan had compiled this method into a Heaven's Path Divine Art beforehand, he wouldn't have dared to practice it. After all... the success rate was simply too low.
Back then, Mo Hunsheng had only succeeded due to luck.
After an unknown period of time, the three-meter-tall soul that Zhang Xuan had condensed in the Yin-Yang Lake was finally split into two.
"It's done..."
After separating his soul and allowing a portion of it to return to his body, Zhang Xuan exhaled deeply. His face was ghastly pale.
"I'm afraid that I won't be able to use my soul for at least a month!"
Unlike when he was treating Lu Chong, he only had to split a small portion of his soul. Even if his soul was damaged, he would be able to recover swiftly.
Given that his soul had been split into two, it would take at least a month or two for it to return to its original state.
In other words, it would be best for him not to use his soul for the next month or two. Otherwise, his injuries would worsen.
(Two in One, one more. A new chapter has begun!)
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
