Under normal circumstances, it would already be a miracle if a 1-star blacksmith could advance to 2-star in the Ocean of Weapons for four hours. Yet, the young man before them actually managed to do so with six emblems!
In other words … he actually managed to advance from 1-star all the way to 6-star in a single breath!
For a fellow who had just enrolled in the academy, a Cosmos Bridge realm cultivator, to actually succeed in the 6-star blacksmith examination …
Everyone felt their teeth chattering, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably.
This was especially so for Li Xuan. Her eyes rolled up, and she was on the verge of fainting.
Through their conversation, she could tell that the other party didn't know much about the rules of the Blacksmith School. Yet, he actually managed to become a 6-star blacksmith …
To think that she would be so impatient with a 6-star blacksmith … Just the thought of it left her trembling in fear, and she wished that there was a hole in the ground that she could bury herself in.
Yuan Hong, Zhao Bingxu, and the other school heads also felt their vision going dark.
To forge six weapons within four hours and advance from 1-star to 6-star … Was he still a human?
"School Head Zhao, y-you … are you able to do it?"
Yuan Hong's lips quivered as he turned to Zhao Bingxu.
Of all of them, Zhao Bingxu's forging skills were publicly acknowledged to be the best. Even they could only look up to him.
It was impossible for him to achieve such a feat. The only person who could do it was Zhao Bingxu.
"I …"
After a moment of hesitation, Zhao Bingxu shook his head and said, "I … am unable to do it!"
Even though he was a 6-star pinnacle blacksmith, and his forging speed far surpassed that of others, it was still impossible for him to forge six weapons within four hours.
The Ocean of Weapons examination wasn't just about forging low-tier weapons. There was also the issue of materials.
If one were to forge a low-tier weapon too quickly, it would be easier for the weapon to break apart. This was no easier than forging a high-tier weapon.
As powerful as he was, if he were to start from 1-star, he would only be able to reach 3-star at the very most. Yet, this fellow actually managed to reach 6-star in a single breath …
Was the other party still a human?
"Then … about accepting a disciple …"
Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Yuan Hong turned to Zhao Bingxu once more.
"I …" Zhao Bingxu's face reddened, and he found himself at a loss for words.
He had thought that as long as the other party was willing, he could take the other party in as his student and impart his knowledge of smithing to him.
But now … the other party's forging speed was even higher than his. How could he possibly have the face to ask for such a thing?
Creak!
While the two of them were conflicted and the others were shocked, the door to the Ocean of Weapons creaked open, and the young man walked out.
At this moment, Zhang Xuan looked exhausted and weak.
Even though he had managed to recover his strength with the help of high-tier spirit stones, the 6-star blacksmith examination was simply too taxing on him!
His current cultivation was only at Cosmos Bridge realm pinnacle. Even with the help of the Heaven's Path zhenqi and Heaven's Path Golden Body, he still found it hard to hold on for much longer. Thus, he had to rest for a moment before he was able to walk out of the trial successfully.
Fortunately, he had passed the test!
At this moment, he was already a quasi 6-star blacksmith.
(For the Upper Nine Paths occupations, if one's cultivation isn't high enough, they won't be able to obtain the true rank. Even if they have the emblem, they will only be able to obtain the 'Quasi Rank'.)
"Zhang Shi …"
Yuan Hong walked over with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Previously, he was still a little conflicted when the other party destroyed the building, but at this moment, he realized how correct the principal's decision was.
Passing the 6-star blacksmith examination at Cosmos Bridge realm was unprecedented in the history of the Blacksmith School!
At this rate, the other party would surely become another Wu Yangzi, perhaps even surpassing him in terms of accomplishments.
With such a figure in the Blacksmith School, the reputation of the Blacksmith School would surely soar in the future.
"Here's your emblem!"
Yuan Hong walked up to Zhang Xuan and passed his 6-star blacksmith emblem over.
"Thank you!"
Taking the emblem, Zhang Xuan nodded. Just as he was about to speak, another elder suddenly walked up to him with a smile on his face.
"Zhang Shi, I am Zhao Bingxu!"
"Zhao Bingxu?"
Zhang Xuan turned to Yuan Hong with a doubtful look on his face.
He had never heard of this name before.
Seeing the expression on Yuan Hong's face, the lips of the surrounding master teachers twitched uncontrollably.
To come to the Blacksmith School to take the examination without even knowing who the principal is, you are really too much!
Li Xuan also burst into tears.
She had thought that this fellow was just ignorant of the rules of the Blacksmith School, but it turned out that … he knew nothing at all!
Yet, such a clueless person actually managed to pass the 6-star blacksmith examination, earning the respect of the school heads. On the other hand, she could only work part-time to study …
There was truly a huge gap between people!
"Zhao shi is the principal of the Blacksmith School, as well as one of the Ten Great Master Teachers …"
Knowing that Zhang Xuan was not feigning ignorance at all, Yuan Hong hurriedly explained.
"Zhang Xuan pays respect to School Head Zhao!"
Hearing the identity of the elder, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
Even though he had passed the 6-star blacksmith examination, he was still unable to match up to the principal of the Blacksmith School, one of the Ten Great Master Teachers.
"Un, there's no need to stand on ceremony. Zhang Shi, to be able to pass the blacksmith examination at such a young age, your talent is truly admirable! "
Seeing how the young man before him was humble and sincere despite his accomplishments, Zhao Bingxu nodded in satisfaction.
"School Head Zhao, there's no need to stand on ceremony. I was just lucky …"
Zhang Xuan hurriedly replied.
It was true that luck played a part in his being able to clear the 6-star blacksmith examination. Otherwise, he would only be a 5-star blacksmith today.
"There's no such thing as luck in smithing, only capability. Humble and humble, it's no wonder Luo Qiqi and the others are so impressed by you! "
Stroking his beard, Zhao Bingxu stared at the young man before him, and the more he looked at him, the more he liked him.
Most youngsters would be arrogant as soon as they achieved something, but not only was the young man before him unfazed by it, he was humble in his actions. Just this attitude of his was already far superior to most of his peers.
If he could accept such a genius under his tutelage, his reputation would surely soar!
Just that … the other party's skill was on par with his, so it would be difficult for him to accept him.
After a moment of hesitation, Zhao Bingxu chuckled softly and said, "Zhang Shi's talent in smithing is unmatched among the younger generation. However, if you wish to reach greater heights, you'll need someone to guide and correct you … Pardon my ignorance, but I'm not qualified to be your teacher. May I ask if I can accept your disciple in place of my teacher? "
"Accept my disciple in place of my teacher?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
"That's right. My teacher is a Seven Star Master Teacher of a Conferred Empire. If he were to know that I have such a talented disciple, he would surely be overjoyed!"
Zhao Bingxu replied.
"Accept my disciple in place of my teacher?"
"If School Head Zhao is going to accept my disciple in place of his teacher, wouldn't that mean that Zhang Shi is going to become School Head Zhao's junior?"
"This …"
"The junior of one of the Ten Great Master Teachers and the student of a Seven Star Master Teacher … Either one of these identities would allow him to dominate the academy!"
"That's way too incredible …"
…
Hearing the conversation, all of the master teachers in the area trembled in shock.
Yuan Hong was so shocked that he nearly collapsed to the ground.
He was already shocked when he heard that School Head Zhao was going to accept Zhang Xuan as his student. To hear that he was going to accept Zhang Xuan as his junior … Wasn't this a little too crazy?
If Zhang Xuan were to accept the offer, wouldn't that mean that he would be on equal standing with them?
For a Grade 1 student who hadn't even obtained his student token yet to become School Head Zhao's junior …
Yuan Hong, Xiong Bing, and the others widened their eyes in shock.
Even though they thought that it was insane, they knew that Zhang Shi was indeed qualified to do so.
To advance from 1-star to 6-star in a single breath … This was definitely a record breaking feat.
They might not know if there were any Conferred Empires or Sage Clans, but this was definitely unprecedented in the Master Teacher Academy.
"This …"
Zhang Xuan didn't expect to be accepted as a disciple once more, and this time, he would be accepted as a junior once more. Hesitating for a moment, he shook his head and said, "My apologies, but I already have a teacher named Yang Xuan. For the time being, I don't have any intention of accepting anyone else as my teacher!"
There would be all kinds of restrictions if he were to accept anyone else as his teacher. On the other hand, all he had to do was read books. There was no need for him to learn from anyone else.
"Rejected?"
"He rejected becoming School Head Zhao's junior?"
"Insane, he's really insane! Becoming School Head Zhao's disciple is the dream of countless people. Yet, he isn't even willing to become School Head Zhao's junior … Is he still human? "
"To reject even the student of a Seven Star Master Teacher, what in the world is he thinking?"
…
Hearing the rejection, everyone froze.
Everyone present dreamed of becoming School Head Zhao's student, but none of them had succeeded!
Yet, this fellow wasn't even willing to become School Head Zhao's junior … Are you trying to ascend to the heavens?
Luo Yan's body swayed, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
At this moment, he finally understood why his teacher's attitude had changed so drastically.
To have one of the Ten Great Master Teachers, School Head Zhao, accept a disciple on behalf of his teacher … Just this alone was sufficient to make Vice School Head Yuan respect him.
The most important thing was that … he had been rejected!
The heck!
Brother, why don't you consider swapping positions with me … Why don't you accept me as your disciple instead?
"You … don't agree?"
Zhao Bingxu was stunned.
He was afraid that the other party would reject his offer to accept him as his student, and that would be a huge blow to his reputation.
Who could have thought that the other party would reject his offer as well?
Don't you know that having a formidable teacher is equivalent to having a backer? Don't you know what kind of authority and benefits you will receive in the academy?
"Thank you for your kindness, School Head Zhao!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head. Even though there wasn't the slightest ripple on his face, his heart was bleeding.
He had already made up a lie about Yang shi, and now, he had to cover it up himself. If he were to side with someone else so easily, how was he going to establish his authority in the future?
How was he going to convince others that Yang shi was a master teacher who surpassed 8-star?
Even if he had to swallow the bitter fruit of his own actions, he had to swallow it!
"I was too rash …"
Seeing the other party's firm attitude, Zhao Bingxu could only sigh and ask, "May I know who Yang shi is … Pardon my ignorance, but I have never heard of this name before!"
To be able to reject his offer to take in a disciple for his teacher, this Yang shi was definitely not a low-ranked master teacher. But … why hadn't he heard of him before?
"My teacher is an unworldly expert who doesn't seek fame or fortune. As such, there aren't many who know of his name!" Zhang Xuan smiled.
"To be able to groom such an outstanding student, I would like to meet him. May I know if Zhang Shi is willing to pass the message on my behalf?"
Zhao Bingxu pondered for a moment before clasping his fist.
"You wish to meet my teacher?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
"Indeed. Zhang Shi is an unparalleled genius, so it's fine even if he has a teacher. It's normal for a formidable master teacher to have several teachers. Back then, Kong Shi had several teachers, such as Tan shi, Li shi … I would like to meet Yang shi and discuss with him whether he can only impart smithing to him. That way, it won't be a violation of the rules! "
Zhao Bingxu said.
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