"Teach me?"
The lady's eyes lit up.
The Fleeting Fragrance Terpsichorean Art was the strongest technique that she had learned so far, but she had been unable to master it all this while. If she could really master it, her fighting prowess would surely soar!
"That's right. This terpsichorean Art lies in one's state of mind. Even though you don't have the feeling of being together forever, you are willing to live in solitude for the sake of your cultivation. As long as you can bring out this state of mind, its prowess will be astounding!"
Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before replying.
"I hope that you can enlighten me!"
The lady clasped her fist and bowed.
Through their previous conversation, she could tell that the other party's understanding of terpsichorean arts far exceeded hers.
Even though she was a Saint realm expert, she would still earnestly seek the guidance of someone who could resolve her doubts. She wouldn't feel humiliated.
"Un." Seeing the other party's attitude, Zhang Xuan nodded.
The other party was a true master teacher who was humble in her learning, so he could use his knowledge to win her respect. However, if she was a reckless person who didn't care about the consequences, he would be helpless.
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xuan analyzed the other party's state of mind before explaining the modified version of the Fleeting Fragrance Terpsichorean Art to the lady.
After hearing Zhang Xuan's words, the lady pondered for a moment, and the more she thought about it, the more astonished she became. Realizing that the terpsichorean art was perfectly suited for her, she turned to look at the other party in admiration.
"I was too rash …"
The lady hurriedly dispersed the zhenqi cage around Zhang Xuan before clasping her fist and apologizing.
Previously, she had suspected that the other party harbored malicious intentions toward the Terpsichorean School, intending to steal something from the Terpsichorean Art. But now, such thoughts had vanished without a trace.
The books in the Terpsichorean Art were useful to the students and teachers of the academy, but they were of no use to her.
Considering how the other party had a deeper understanding of terpsichorean arts than her, how could he possibly covet them?
It seemed like the fellow who had concealed himself had nothing to do with the other party. She was just being overly sensitive.
"May I know … how should I address you?"
Having thought this through, the lady's attitude became much more amiable as she asked doubtfully.
"Elder, there's no need to stand on ceremony. I am Zhang Xuan, a freshman who has just enrolled in the academy!" Zhang Xuan replied.
"Zhang Xuan? You are Zhang Xuan? "
The lady was stunned for a moment before widening her eyes.
"You know my name?" Zhang Xuan looked over.
"Of course I do! For School Head Mo to take in Zhang Xuan as his student, and for School Head Zhao to willingly accept Zhang Xuan as his student … These two matters have been circulating among all of the teachers, and if I were to remain oblivious to them, I would really have been cut off from the rest of the world …"
The woman smiled bitterly.
The fact that this freshman had managed to set so many records as soon as he arrived wasn't something that had spread far and wide among the ordinary students. However, his name was on the verge of exploding among the teachers.
It could be said that ever since the establishment of the Master Teacher Academy, there had never been a single person whom the two principals were willing to befriend, only to be rejected by the other party.
"I thought that Zhang Shi would only be skilled in beast taming and smithing, but to think that you would have such a deep understanding of terpsichorean arts as well …" the young lady remarked in awe.
She had inquired about this Zhang Xuan's background, and it was said that he had a teacher who could give pointers to Hall Master Mo.
How could such a figure possibly do something detrimental to the Terpsichore School?
He had really wronged him.
"Elder, there's no need to stand on ceremony. Terpsichorean arts is a vast and profound field, and I have only scratched the surface!" Zhang Xuan hurriedly replied.
Every single occupation had its own unique charm. Even though Zhang Xuan had quite a deep understanding of terpsichorean arts, it was still just a drop in the ocean for the entire occupation. As such, he wasn't being too humble.
"To possess such knowledge at such a young age, yet you aren't arrogant about it. It's no wonder why you are able to achieve so much!"
The young lady nodded. "My name is Wei Ranxue, and I am an elder of the academy. Your mastery of terpsichorean arts far surpasses mine, so I dare not call you elder. You can just call me 'Little Wei' instead. I fear that I will have to consult you in the future!"
Since the other party had offered her guidance, he could be considered half a teacher to her.
Even though she was older than him and possessed a higher cultivation, she dared not call herself elder.
"Alright then."
Seeing that the other party was serious, Zhang Xuan could only nod in agreement.
This wasn't a big deal.
It was just like how Luo Qiqi was around the same age as him, and in fact, she was slightly older than him. Yet, she still addressed him as teacher.
This was a sign of respect between master teachers, as well as a sign of a master teacher's thirst for knowledge.
Recalling this matter, Wei Ranxue turned to Zhang Xuan and asked, "Zhang Shi, you said that you would be taking the terpsichorean examination here. Could it be that … you don't have an emblem yet?"
"I have been learning from my teacher all this while, and I have never taken the examination before …" Zhang Xuan replied.
"You have never taken the examination before? That's simple. Unlike the Upper Nine Paths, terpsichorean arts have to undergo all kinds of examinations before they can be awarded the emblem. Your comprehension of terpsichorean arts far surpasses mine, and I have verified it personally. There's no way I can fake it … Alright, I'll apply for a 6-star terpsichore emblem for you right now and send it over to you! "
Wei Ranxue replied with a smile.
The Upper Nine Paths had a stricter examination, and there was a strict requirement on one's cultivation as well.
Even though terpsichorean arts were one of the Ten Great Terpsichorean Arts in the Master Teacher Academy, it was one of the Lower Nine Paths. As such, there was no need for such strict requirements. Since he had already been verified as a 6-star pinnacle terpsichore, he could apply for the emblem on her behalf.
There was no need for him to put in too much effort.
"Thank you very much then …"
Not expecting the other party to take the initiative to apply for the emblem on his behalf, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly clasped his fist.
Once the application was approved, he would have two 6-star supporting occupations, and he would only need four more before he could take the 6-star master teacher examination.
"You're being too polite!"
Wei Ranxue nodded. With a smile, she extended an invitation. "If Zhang Shi doesn't mind, why don't we head to the Terpsichore Pavilion for a chat? I would like to take this opportunity to learn from you as well!"
"In my current state … I think it's best if I don't disturb you. I have just achieved enlightenment, and my cultivation has gone berserk.
Lowering his head, Zhang Xuan glanced at the mud all over his body.
His body had been knocked against the wall previously, and his soul had been attacked by the other party as well. As such, he had sustained severe internal and external injuries. His top priority right now was to return and recuperate.
"I was too rash …"
Only then did Wei Ranxue recall that the other party's cultivation had just gone berserk, and she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Farewell!"
Heaving a sigh of relief, Zhang Xuan hurriedly turned around and left.
There were very few male students in the Terpsichore School, and it was already past noon. Walking around the Terpsichore School, it was inevitable that he would attract a lot of attention. However, he couldn't be bothered to care so much at the moment.
Hurrying along the way, he finally returned to the Elite Sector.
"Teacher, are you injured?"
As soon as Zhang Xuan stepped into the room, Luo Qiqi immediately rushed up to him. Seeing his unkempt appearance, she was shocked.
"I'm fine. I'll just rest for a moment first!"
Without any time to explain, Zhang Xuan pushed open the door and walked in.
The injuries on his physical body weren't too serious. With the flow of his Heaven's Path zhenqi, he would be able to recover swiftly. However, what was more important was the injuries on his soul.
The consecutive blows from a Saint realm expert had left him feeling as if his soul was being torn apart. If not for his powerful soul, he might have already collapsed on the spot.
Hu!
Zhang Xuan's soul appeared in the room, and with a light grab, a high-tier spirit stone appeared in his hand.
"Heaven's Path Soul Art!"
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xuan immediately drove his soul cultivation technique. In an instant, boundless spiritual energy gushed into his body from the high-tier spirit stone, healing his injuries.
Injuries on his soul were much more difficult to heal than injuries on his physical body. Even with the Heaven's Path Soul Art and the high-tier spirit stone, it still took him quite some time to heal.
Only after spending a full four hours did his soul return to how it was before. It was crystal clear and full of power.
"It seems like I'll have to be careful even if I want to read books in the future!"
After returning to the room, Zhang Xuan contemplated the matter with a helpless look on his face.
It was just a moment ago that he had thought that he would be able to browse through all of the books in the Master Teacher Academy within ten days before leaving. Thinking about it now, he realized that he had been too naive.
Since there were so many restrictions on the academy's Compendium Pavilion, it wouldn't be that easy to enter and leave, even for a soul oracle.
Fortunately, he had managed to convince the other party by learning the terpsichorean art. If he hadn't learned the terpsichorean art, or the other party wouldn't have fallen for his tricks, he would have been in deep trouble.
"I should focus on cultivating my soul then. Every ounce of strength counts!"
Zhang Xuan had compiled two Heaven's Path Soul Art manuals from the Terpsichorean School's Compendium Pavilion, and now that he had recovered his soul energy, it was time for him to cultivate them.
Only with a stronger soul would it be easier for him to browse through the books without being noticed.
"Hu!"
Releasing his clone, Zhang Xuan imparted the two simplified cultivation technique manuals to his clone.
His clone's strength came from his soul, and without a cultivation technique manual, he had been stuck at Consonant Spirit realm for a very long time.
Since he had obtained the cultivation technique manuals, it would be a good opportunity for him to cultivate them together.
Drawing out their souls, Zhang Xuan and his clone each held a high-tier spirit stone in their hands. Following the cultivation technique manuals that they had just obtained, they began driving their zhenqi.
Pure spiritual energy flowed through their bodies, and the aura of their souls grew stronger and stronger.
Some time later …
Hong long!
With a jolt, both of them achieved breakthroughs simultaneously, reaching Cosmos Bridge realm.
Continue absorbing.
Cosmos Bridge realm primary stage!
Cosmos Bridge realm intermediate stage!
Cosmos Bridge realm advanced stage …
An hour later, both Zhang Xuan and his clone reached Cosmos Bridge realm pinnacle simultaneously.
Even though the clone had cultivated the simplified version of the Heaven's Path Soul Art, due to the nourishment of the Nine Hearts Lotus, its cultivation speed was actually on par with Zhang Xuan's.
Kacha!
Just as they were about to push for higher realms, a crisp sound echoed, and the high-tier spirit stones in their hands suddenly shattered into dust.
Both Zhang Xuan and his clone were ten-meter-tall souls, so they required a lot of spiritual energy. A single high-tier spirit stone was barely sufficient for their cultivation.
"Continue!"
Zhang Xuan said grimly.
Just a single high-tier spirit stone was already enough for him to reach Cosmos Bridge realm. If he were to reach Perfect Harmonization realm, he would probably require even more high-tier spirit stones.
Exhaling deeply, Zhang Xuan took out the remaining eight high-tier spirit stones and gave four each to his clone.
"Let's begin!"
Drawing out his soul, Zhang Xuan continued cultivating.
It took him a high-tier spirit stone to reach Perfect Harmonization realm.
It took him more than a high-tier spirit stone to reach Perfect Harmonization realm intermediate stage.
Soon, all four high-tier spirit stones were depleted, and his cultivation stopped at Perfect Harmonization realm advanced stage, not even reaching Perfect Harmonization realm pinnacle.
"Isn't this consumption a little too much?"
Looking at the dregs on the ground, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but grumble. He had only just reached Perfect Harmonization realm advanced stage after expending the ten high-tier spirit stones he had painstakingly obtained.
He was only at Perfect Harmonization realm, and yet, he had already expended so much energy. As his cultivation rose, he would surely require even more high-tier spirit stones in the future. What should he do?
He thought that he was already a tycoon with ten high-tier spirit stones, but who could have thought that … in the blink of an eye, he would become a pauper once more!
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