At this moment, Luo Zhao was dressed in a crimson master teacher robe. Under the illumination of the lanterns, he held a cup of wine in his hands and looked at Zhang Xuan with a smile.
From the looks of it, he didn't seem to be angry at Hong Shi for provoking him earlier in the afternoon.
"Luo Zhao, what do you mean by that?"
"It's nothing much. I just feel that Hongfeng Empire has fallen too far. To think that a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle cultivator would be able to get into the top three... Tsk tsk, each generation is truly getting worse!"
Luo Zhao shook his head.
The top three of the Master Teacher Tournament, Bi Jianghai and Luo Xuan, had already reached Consonant Spirit realm. Only Zhang Xuan was still at Transcendent Mortal 4-dan pinnacle.
Zhang Xuan didn't conceal his cultivation in order to attend the banquet, so the other party was able to see through it with a single glance.
Even though the Four Great Vassal States weren't as powerful as the Miryu Empire, they had vast territories and countless geniuses. Those who were able to get into the top three were mostly at Consonant Spirit realm. Only a monster like Zhang Xuan was able to make others feel dizzy even though his cultivation was lower than theirs.
"So what if he's at Transcendent Mortal 4-dan? This is a Master Teacher Tournament, it's not about whose cultivation is higher! "
Seeing how this fellow actually dared to mock Zhang Xuan for his low cultivation, Hong Shi clicked his tongue.
You haven't seen how fearsome he is...
It seems like Feng shi didn't tell you how he ended up in such a state. If he knew, he wouldn't have wasted so much time talking.
Even though Luo Zhao was his old friend and knew his strength well, Hong Shi had a feeling that if he were to be locked in the same cage as Zhang Shi, the one to walk out in the end would definitely be the latter!
"Oh? You seem to be very confident. " Luo Zhao's lips curled up. "I wonder if you'll still have the same confidence after seeing me in the top three!"
After which, he turned around and saw three young men walking over. Their auras weren't weak at all.
"Consonant Spirit realm intermediate stage?" Hong Shi frowned. "You used a... Consonant Spirit Pill?"
Consonant Spirit Pill was a grade-5 pill. Upon consumption, it could raise a Consonant Spirit realm expert's cultivation by a small realm without any side effects!
Only a 5-star apothecary would be able to forge such a pill. Furthermore, it was extremely rare, and it was only sold in Huanyu Empire.
These three people's bodies were filled with medicinal energy that helped them break through ferociously. It was clear that they had taken medicinal energy to break through. Moreover, they had just broken through not long ago and had yet to fully control their strength.
"Indeed. The Cleansing Lake is beneficial to one's soul, and a Consonant Spirit realm cultivator is the most suitable and effective one... To think that one of your top three candidates hasn't even reached Consonant Spirit realm yet... Do you think that the crown prince will give you the slot later on?"
Luo Zhao chuckled.
The three Vassal States had arrived at the capital in advance and spent a huge sum of money to purchase Consonant Spirit Pills. It was fortunate that they managed to gather all of the pills before today, allowing the top three to achieve a breakthrough.
Even though there was only a small step between Consonant Spirit realm and Clarifying Turbidity realm pinnacle, the difference between one's soul and one's physical body lay in stark contrast.
Without reaching the Consonant Spirit Realm, one's soul would be unable to cultivate independently. Even if one were to enter the Cleansing Lake, the effects would be greatly reduced.
"This …" Hong Shi frowned.
The Master Teacher Tournament was held at the same time as the other three Vassal States. However, the venue of the tournament was the League of Nations, and it was simply too far away from here.
The other party had arrived at Huanyu Empire long ago and had made preparations beforehand.
"The crown prince hasn't decided on the rules for determining the slots yet. Besides, so what if one is a Consonant Spirit realm intermediate stage cultivator? It's hard to say who will be the one laughing in the end!"
Even though Hong Shi had a worried look on his face, he couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum. Thus, he gritted his teeth and said.
"Since you are so confident, let's wait and see!"
Luo Zhao chuckled. Holding onto his wine cup, he led the trio into the main hall.
"Hmph!"
Hong Shi flung his arm.
Even though he knew that the other party was here to flaunt his strength, he still couldn't help but get angry.
"Zhang Shi, I hope that you don't mind me …"
Harrumphing coldly, Zhang Xuan turned to look at the young man beside him.
"Me? I'm fine! "
Not expecting that he would be looked down upon due to his low cultivation, Zhang Xuan chuckled. "Right, did you challenge him to a Master Teacher Duel when you went to settle the score with him?"
"He did challenge him … but didn't you say that you wouldn't accept it for the time being?"
Hong shi glanced at Zhang Xuan.
Zhang Shi had discussed the situation with him when he went to pick a fight with Luo Zhao. Zhang Xuan was the one who had taught him those words, such as' his vitality will be severely depleted and he won't be able to challenge him for the time being '.
Otherwise, how could an upright person like him possibly come up with such shameless words?
"Both of you are at Transcendent Mortal 6-dan primary stage, so it's hard to say who will emerge victorious in the duel. However … the situation is different now!"
Zhang Xuan chuckled.
"Different?" Hong Shi was taken aback.
What difference was there?
It had only been a few hours, but his cultivation hadn't grown at all, and Luo Zhao hadn't weakened in the slightest either …
"With me around, feel free to challenge them. I guarantee that you'll win!" Zhang Xuan said indifferently with arrogance and confidence between his brows.
"You mean to say that … you'll guide me in a duel with him?"
Hong Shi was taken aback for a moment before his eyes lit up.
"Un!" The edges of Zhang Xuan's lips curled up.
You dare to mock me for my low cultivation?
Very well, I'll let Hong Shi pummel you so badly that even your father won't be able to recognize you.
Consonant Spirit realm intermediate stage …
I wonder if your teacher will still be as gleeful as before after he becomes a pig head?
"Alright!" Hong Shi nodded his head.
Even though the other party's master teacher rank was lower than his, the other party's teacher was an 8-star master teacher. In terms of guidance, he had witnessed it with his own eyes.
If he were to receive the other party's guidance, he might really stand a chance against Luo Zhao.
"Let's go in!"
After discussing for a moment, the four of them walked into the banquet hall.
As expected of the crown prince's residence, the decorations were extremely luxurious. Innumerable gigantic Night Illumination Pearls hung from the ceiling, illuminating the entire room as if it was daytime.
Brightly colored carpets, all kinds of beautiful murals, and countless lush green plants … The hall in front of him was magnificent, giving off an unusual sense of beauty.
"The crown prince is extremely talented. In his twenties, he became the number one expert of the younger generation in the Miryu Empire and became a 4-star master teacher. As such, teacher took him in as his student and sent him to the Master Teacher Academy!"
Hong Shi sent a telepathic message over. "Even though this is the East Palace, it isn't inferior to the royal palace at all. In fact, it might even be more charming …"
"Un!"
Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
While he hadn't been to the royal palace, he had been to quite a few royal palaces. However, compared to the one before him, they were indeed lacking.
On top of the murals, there were many works of famous painters as well. Spiritual energy flowed through the room, and upon entering the room, Zhang Xuan immediately felt a comfortable sensation. Most likely, there was a formation set up to adjust the temperature.
It seemed like the crown prince wasn't just a talented master teacher, he valued enjoyment as well.
Walking along the soft carpet, Zhang Xuan saw two tables and chairs by the sides of the spacious room. Luo Zhao and the others were seated at the back.
Feng shi, who was on the verge of death from the fall, was also present. However, his injuries were even more severe than before. His face was swollen, and he looked extremely haggard. Most likely, it was Hong Shi who had taught him a lesson.
The fact that he was still able to remain seated meant that he had consumed some kind of formidable recovery pill. Even so, he was still lethargic, completely different from the gleeful look he had in the morning.
"This is … Feng shi?"
Luo Xuan and Bi Jianghai glanced at one another before rolling their eyes.
In the morning, when they met this person, he was standing on the back of an aerial spirit beast, exuding an imposing aura that forced Hong Shi to a halt. Yet, with a single roar from Zhang Shi, he fell from the sky … and ended up in such a state.
Thinking back to what he had just said … it seemed like no matter who he could offend, he couldn't afford to offend Zhang Shi …
Paying no heed to Feng shi, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze to the others.
Just as Luo Zhao had said, the top three from Fengyuan Empire, Qianfeng Empire, and Zhuyue Empire had all reached Consonant Spirit realm, and one of them had even reached Consonant Spirit realm advanced stage.
In terms of cultivation realm, he was indeed the weakest.
Other than those from the Four Great Vassal States, there was also a young man seated at the center of the main seat, drinking wine by himself.
He was dressed in a long robe, and the five stars on his chest reflected the light of the Master Teacher Emblem.
"5-star master teacher?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback. He turned to Hong Shi and asked, "Is he the crown prince?"
"He isn't the crown prince. The crown prince is only a half 5-star master teacher. He should be a senior from the Master Teacher Academy … Either Xing Yuan or Wu Zhen! "
Hong Shi sent a telepathic message over.
From Luo Zhao, Zhang Xuan had learned the names of the four people. Naturally, the man before him wasn't the Sixth Princess or Luo Qiqi. Most likely, he was either Xing Yuan or Wu Zhen.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sit on the same level as the crown prince.
"Xing Yuan and Wu Zhen?"
Zhang Xuan turned to look at Luo Zhao.
"Un. There are four people from the Master Teacher Academy, and I heard that there are two 5-star master teachers with the same name!" Hong Shi explained. After which, he beckoned the others over. "The crown prince isn't back yet, so let's take a seat first!"
Just a moment ago, he had heard from the guards that the crown prince had gone to invite the Sixth Princess and the others over. However, it seemed like only one of the four geniuses from the Master Teacher Academy had arrived.
"Hong Shi, we won't say anything about your late arrival due to the distance, but you should have arrived at the capital this afternoon, right? To make Wu Shi wait for you here so late … Aren't you doing this on purpose? "
Just as everyone was seated, a calm voice sounded.
It was an elder sitting opposite them.
The 5-star master teacher who had led the group from the Zhuyue Empire, Chen Yue!
Hearing those words, Hong Shi frowned.
His voice wasn't loud, but everyone in the room had heard it. Wu shi, who was still drinking, had heard it as well.
If he were to admit that he was late, he would leave a bad impression on the other party. Even the geniuses from the Master Teacher Academy had arrived.
If he were to deny the fact that he was late despite being late, his impression of the other party wouldn't be any better either.
It could be said that the other party had pushed him into a corner with just a single sentence.
What should he do?
With an awful complexion, Zhang Xuan was still fretting over how he should respond when he suddenly heard something, and his body stiffened.
Following which, his eyes lit up, and he harrumphed coldly.
"Chen Yue, please watch your words. A banquet is just a joyous occasion. Aren't you going to say that the crown prince is late when he arrives later on?"
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