"What happened?"
Not expecting his old friend to fly into such a rage, Vice School Head Ning was stunned.
He had interacted with School Head Jiang for more than five hundred years, and he had never seen the latter lose his temper over anything. In fact, when a direct disciple of his had committed a wrong, he would not even bat an eyelid when the latter expelled him from the lineage.
But now, he was cursing without regard for his status. What was going on?
"Crash!"
As the zither music came to an end, the Immortal Cranes in the sky all landed on the ground. They raised their heads to the sky and let out a long cry, as if they had done something joyful.
"Dean, did you achieve a breakthrough or not …"
Vice School Head Ning turned to look at Zhang Xuan.
Unlike the Upper Nine Paths occupations, demonic tunist required one to achieve a breakthrough in one's cultivation in advance in order to reach higher realms.
The fact that the other party's zither music had attracted so many Immortal Cranes meant that the other party's cultivation realm had clearly increased. However, for some reason, he felt that the other party's artistic conception had remained the same. He could not help but feel puzzled.
"Breakthrough my ass!"
President Jiang stood up. He was like a roaring lion, wishing that he could tear the young man not far away into pieces.
"No breakthrough? Then why are these red-crowned cranes … "Vice Principal Ning also did not understand.
If he hadn't made a breakthrough … Only six Immortal Cranes could fly in the sky at the same time. This was an unchangeable rule among demonic tunists, so how could there be a situation where sixteen Immortal Cranes could fly together?
"Why? He tamed my immortal cranes … "
Jiang Qingqin was about to explode.
He had thought that the other party would be able to help him achieve a breakthrough, but who could have known that the other party would use some kind of means to tame his remaining ten cranes in the blink of an eye...
The tamed spirit beasts would only listen to their master's commands. Naturally, they would fly as they were told to …
"So this is possible …"
Vice School Head Ning nearly fainted on the spot.
The Dance of the Seven Cranes that the Headmaster mentioned was referring to a breakthrough in the realm. What the hell was the use of taming the Immortal Cranes?
Taming cranes and making them fly … If this could represent one's realm, I could even make hundreds of cranes fly together …
"School Head Jiang, you said that you would give me the Phoenix Firmiana Essence as long as I can get seven cranes to fly in the sky, but now, sixteen of them are flying together … Are you trying to renege on your promise?"
Zhang Xuan frowned. He didn't expect that not only would the other party be dissatisfied with his efforts, he would even get angry at him.
"Renege … Renege my ass!"
Jiang Qingqin gritted her teeth so hard that they almost broke. She was about to go crazy.
He had seen shameless people, but he had never seen someone so shameless.
Aren't you trying to change the concept?
What I meant was to help me achieve a breakthrough, but you … tamed the Immortal Crane …
You haven't even completed it yet, and you still dare to ask me for the Phoenix Timber Core?
"Vice Principal Ning, please be my judge. Didn't he say that he would give me the Phoenix Firmiana Marrow as long as I can fly with seven cranes? Could it be that the headmaster is allowed to bully others? "
Not expecting that a master teacher would actually insult him, Zhang Xuan harrumphed.
"This …"
The corner of Vice Principal Ning's mouth twitched.
What his old friend had said earlier was, 'If you can make seven Immortal Cranes dance at the same time with my zither music … I'll give you the Phoenix Timber Marrow!'
Even though Zhang Xuan wanted to say that it was a breakthrough in his Intent, if one were to take it literally, there was nothing wrong with what the other party said!
Now, it wasn't just seven cranes, all sixteen cranes had flown away. Could it be that they still wanted to deny it?
"Zhang shi, the seven cranes that School Head Jiang spoke of are referring to the realm of demonic tunist. This is a term commonly used by demonic tunists. You used the means of beast tamers to tame the divine cranes, so you can't possibly bring your beast tamer skills to the Demonic Tunist School to trade them for something, right?"
After a moment of hesitation, Vice School Head Ning said.
Bullying? You are the one who is bullying us, alright?
The other party was referring to the realm of the demonic tunist … You shouldn't play with beasts in such a manner.
"Ah!"
Zhang Xuan scratched his head in confusion.
He had thought that it wouldn't be a big deal for him to just make the divine cranes fly, but from the looks of it now, things weren't as simple as he thought.
There was a misunderstanding in his language. No wonder …
He knew that it wouldn't be that easy!
"You should have said so earlier … How about this … Where is the library of the Demonic Tunist Academy? Can you allow me to take a look?"
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before asking.
Putting aside seven divine cranes, he could even make a thousand of them fly at the same time. However … raising the realm of a 6-star pinnacle demonic tunist was out of the question.
Thus, he had to read through the books first.
"Library?"
Hearing Zhang Xuan saying such words for the second time, Vice School Head Ning was perplexed.
"Yes … I can see through School Head Jiang's situation a little, but I'm still unable to make sense of it. If I were to look through the books, I might be able to come up with a solution!"
Zhang Xuan.
The Library of Heaven's Path did allow him to see through the flaws of the demonic tunist, but without the corresponding knowledge, he was unable to resolve them.
Only by reading through the books and raising his realm to the same level or even higher would he be able to resolve the problem easily.
However, he couldn't speak of this matter directly, or else he would be thrown out as a lunatic.
"This …"
Vice School Head Ning turned to look at the furious School Head Jiang.
"Do you want him to head to the library?"
Zhang Xuan sent a telepathic message over.
"If reading through books could solve my problem, would I have been trapped here for five hundred years?" Jiang Qingqin didn't believe it at all.
"I'll turn him down then!"
Vice School Head Ning said.
"Wait a moment … Going to the library to read through books isn't a big deal. How about this … Tell him that it's not impossible for him to go there, but if he still isn't able to raise my realm, I'll drop the matter regarding the Phoenix Timber Core! "
Jiang Qingqin said. "Also … I'll allow him to read through the books, but I won't allow him to cause any trouble or damage in the library!"
The books in the library were meant to be read by others, so it wasn't a big deal whether he read through them or not.
As long as he didn't cause any trouble, everything would be fine.
Zhang Xuan was a little fearful of this fellow who would challenge the trial at the drop of a hat.
"Alright!" Vice School Head Ning nodded as he conveyed his intentions to Zhang Xuan.
"Don't worry, I won't cause any trouble …" Hearing that he would be able to read through the books, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
"The library is at the back. I've brought you there before!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had agreed to it, Vice School Head Ning led the way.
Knowing that it would take quite some time for him to read through the books, Zhang Xuan had Sun Qiang return to his residence first while he followed behind Vice School Head Ning.
The library of the Demonic Tunist School paled in comparison to the Apothecary School and Physician School, but it was only comparable to the Terpsichore School. Vice School Head Ning led the way, and Academic Credits weren't required to enter.
"Thank you, Vice School Head Ning!"
Upon entering the Library of Heaven's Path, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
"You can stay here and read through the books. If there's anything you need, feel free to look for me!"
Knowing that there was no point in staying here, Vice School Head Ning raised his hand and bade farewell.
Nodding his head, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze back to the countless bookshelves before him.
With the ability to collect books as he looked through them, he didn't have to go through the trouble of flipping through the books one by one. Thus, he focused his attention on the books one by one.
Countless books from the Demonic Tunist School flowed into his mind.
Just like the Terpsichore School, there wasn't a single student in the library at all. Fortunately, Zhang Xuan didn't have to worry too much about it.
One book, two books … A hundred books, two hundred books … A thousand books, two thousand books …
A few hours later, Zhang Xuan had already finished reading through the millions of books in the library.
At the same time, he also gained a deeper understanding of the demonic tunist art, and the 1-star to 6-star Heaven's Path Divine Art was successfully compiled in his mind.
"Time to study!"
Seeing that there was still no one in the library, Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered to move around anymore. Thus, he found a spacious area and sat down cross-legged. Immersing his consciousness into the Library of Heaven's Path, he began studying from 1-star.
Six hours later, Zhang Xuan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.
At this moment, his comprehension of demonic tunes had already reached 6-star, making him even stronger than School Head Jiang Qingqin.
"Since I'm already a 6-star demonic tunist, I should … take the examination!"
Since he had already reached this level, it was only right for him to take the examination.
In order to take the 6-star master teacher examination, one had to be proficient in six supporting occupations, and all of them had to reach 6-star.
Currently, he was a blacksmith, physician, apothecary, and terpsichore, so he still needed two more.
Since he had already learned demonic tunes, he might as well take the examination as well.
Walking out of the library, Zhang Xuan scanned his surroundings before heading straight for the Demonic Tunist Aisle, where the demonic tunist examination was held.
Unlike the Tower of Physicians, the Demonic Tunist Aisle was a ring-shaped building, similar to the rooftops of his previous world. Those who wished to take the demonic tunist examination had to sit at the very center and play music. The reverberations from the walls would soar into the sky, attracting the attention of the cranes in the academy.
After which, the examinees would be graded based on the number of cranes.
Walking into the room outside the ring-shaped building, Zhang Xuan saw a young man from the Demonic Tunist Academy dozing off on a table.
He was probably a part-time student in charge of the examination in the Demonic Tunist Aisle.
"Senior, I wish to take the demonic tunist examination!"
Walking up to the young man, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
"You wish to take the demonic tunist examination?"
Rubbing his eyes, the young man asked, "How many stars?"
"I have never taken the examination before, so I intend to start from 1-star," Zhang Xuan replied.
"You wish to start from 1-star? Sure, this is the music score used for the 1-star examination. You have to choose a tune from it and enter. As long as a crane passes by, the Demonic Tunist Aisle will automatically determine whether you have passed or not! "
As the young man spoke, he took out a music score from the room.
There was a specific music score for the demonic tunist examination, and as long as one was able to bring out a 1-star standard, he would pass.
"Alright!" Having read many books, Zhang Xuan already knew the rules of the examination. Thus, he scratched his head awkwardly and asked, "This … I don't have a zither yet. Can you lend me one?"
"You don't have a zither? Why are you taking the examination without a zither? "
The young man widened his eyes in shock.
To a demonic tunist, a zither was akin to a pair of chopsticks for eating and a brush for writing. To take the examination without even a zither … You must be joking!
To take the examination without even a zither, you must be joking!
"This … If I recall correctly, if a demonic tunist doesn't have a suitable zither, the Demonic Tunist Academy allows one to be borrowed temporarily …"
Zhang Xuan.
Having read so many books, he had a good grasp of the rules of the academy.
If an examinee didn't have a zither, the academy was allowed to lend one to him.
"I can lend it to you … Putting aside the fact that the academy's zithers aren't of a high tier, they are all antiques that have been around for countless years. The slightest exertion could cause them to break. If you were to use one for the examination, it could easily affect your results … Are you sure you want to use it?"
The young man asked doubtfully.
The academy's zithers were similar to the common weapons used by the academy, and there was no technical content to them. On top of that, it had been many years since anyone had used it, so it was hard to say whether it could be used or not. If one were to use it for the examination … the chances of one passing the examination would be significantly lowered.
This was precisely the reason why most people were unwilling to use it.
"I'm sure!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
It would be too late for him to buy a zither now, and he would have to get used to it first. On top of that, he didn't use it often, so he might as well use the academy's zither instead.
"Alright then!"
Seeing that he had met someone who wasn't afraid of death, the young man walked into the room, and not too long later, he returned with an ordinary-looking zither and a few zither strings.
"Use it carefully. These are spare zither strings, and they can be easily replaced if they snap … You have two hours. If you don't attract a single crane within two hours, it means that you have failed the examination, and you can leave now!"
The young man said calmly.
He didn't think highly of this fellow at all.
How in the world could there be a demonic tunist who didn't even have a zither?
If the other party didn't even have a zither, it could only mean that his standard wasn't too high.
Taking the zither and handing over the fees for the examination, Zhang Xuan walked into the Demonic Tunist Aisle. "Yes!"
The examination of the Demonic Tunist Aisle was based on cranes, so formations were rarely used. On top of that, there weren't many people who took the examination, so there was no need for Academic Credits.
Walking along the passageway, Zhang Xuan found that he was surrounded by thick and heavy walls with unique inscriptions on them. When the sound of the zither reverberated in the air, it would be reflected, forming a deafening thunderous sound.
Only cranes would be able to hear this sound, and it would cause them to dance.
There wasn't a single person in the Demonic Tunist Aisle, and Zhang Xuan happened to be free. Not too long later, he arrived at the innermost round table, and with a flick of his wrist, he placed the zither on the stand.
Placing his finger on the book, the melody for the examination flowed into his mind.
"It's a simple melody …"
Zhang Xuan chuckled softly.
Having mastered the 6-star Heaven's Path Demonic Tunist, his demonic tunes were already on par with School Head Jiang. Thus, the melody for the 1-star examination was a walk in the park for him.
"Let me try the zither …"
Placing his finger on the zither, Zhang Xuan flicked it lightly, and a crisp sound reminiscent of spring water striking against a rock sounded.
Even though the quality of the zither used in the academy was lacking, it was still acceptable.
"Let's begin!"
Since it was an examination, there was nothing for Zhang Xuan to be conflicted about. Calming his mind, he plucked the zither lightly, and the melody immediately flowed into his mind.
…
Demonic Tunist School, School Head Zhang Xuan's residence …
"He didn't cause any commotion while reading the books, did he?"
Seeing his old friend walking into the residence, Jiang Qingqin couldn't help but ask.
"No …" Vice School Head Ning shook his head.
To be honest, he had been a little worried as well, so he didn't venture too far after leaving the library. After observing for several hours and confirming that nothing had happened, he finally heaved a sigh of relief.
"That's good …" Jiang Qingqin heaved a sigh of relief.
"However …" Frowning, Vice School Head Ning hesitated.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Qingqin asked anxiously.
Honestly speaking, the rumors surrounding that fellow were simply too vile. Even he was shocked by it.
"He … went to the Demonic Tunist Aisle after reading the books this morning. If I'm not mistaken, he should be there to take the demonic tunist examination!"
Vice School Head Ning said.
Jiang Qingqin's face twitched. "Isn't he completely clueless? Why would he take the demonic tunist examination? "
"I'm not too sure either … Fearing that he might cause trouble, I secretly followed him and hid outside to observe the situation. However, I noticed that … the fifteen cranes in charge of the examination had all flown into the Demonic Tunist Aisle, and none of them came out!"
Frowning, Vice School Head Ning revealed what he had seen.
The Demonic Tunist Aisle had reared some cranes for the demonic tunist examination, and there were a total of fifteen of them.
"They all flew into the Demonic Tunist Aisle? Even if he's taking the 6-star demonic tunist examination, six should be more than enough. Why would fifteen of them fly into the Demonic Tunist Aisle? "Jiang Qingqin was perplexed.
The 6-star demonic tunist examination only required six cranes, but fifteen of them had flown into the Demonic Tunist Aisle … Why did it sound so unreliable?
"I have no idea what's going on either, so I came over to discuss it with you …" Vice School Head Ning nodded.
"Discuss? What is there to discuss? Let's hurry over to take a look. That fellow can't have killed all of the cranes and eaten them … "
Recalling the bizarre deeds that the young man had done previously, Jiang Qingqin's face turned livid. Unable to hold himself back any longer, he abruptly stood up. Just as he was about to head over to take a look with his old friend, 'jiya!', the door to the Demonic Tunist Aisle opened, and a head popped in.
"That … School Head Jiang, I would like to take the demonic tunist examination, but … I don't have enough cranes. Can you lend me a few?"
Zhang Xuan's awkward voice sounded.
"Lend me a few?"
Jiang Qingqin staggered, and Vice School Head Ning widened his eyes in shock.
You don't have enough cranes?
That's a total of fifteen! The Demonic Tunist Aisle has had a sufficient number of cranes for so many years, so why is it that you don't have enough?
What in the world did you do?
The two school heads were so stifled that they were on the verge of tears.
(A huge chapter? Two chapters is too much for others. Why don't you give me a monthly ticket? Hehe! Also, of the four photos of Zhang Xuan posted on the public account, the first one garnered the most votes, more than the other three combined. It seems like everyone is interested in the first photo. To be honest, I quite like this photo as well. He looks cool, handsome, and suave. Actually, let me tell you a secret. This photo is taken by Laoya in front of a mirror, just that it has been enhanced a little. In other words, it is Laoya himself. If you don't believe me, take a closer look. You should be able to see the outline of his face. Search for 'hstysds' or 'Sweeping the World's Edge' on WeChat and follow me.
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