"Indeed. The reason why I haven't contacted any of you over the past few days is because I have reached a crucial point in my breakthrough, and I can't afford to be distracted!"
The Byzantium Helios Beast said. "If not for my master, I would still be stuck at Saint 1-dan pinnacle. It would be impossible for me to achieve a breakthrough!"
What it said was the truth.
In this period of time, other than being pummeled, he was placed in the Myriad Anthive Nest, and he couldn't even stretch his body properly. The rage he felt was also the foundation for his breakthrough.
The Spiritual Perception realm was closely related to one's soul and state of mind. The humiliation he had been subjected to had strengthened his mental fortitude.
If not for this experience, even with the inner core of the Ancient Ape, it would have been impossible for him to achieve a breakthrough.
The crowd was rendered speechless.
It was normal for cultivators to go into seclusion for months or even years. Yet, the other party had only gone into seclusion for half a month.
"Senior Byzantium Helios Beast used to be the tamed beast of the old principal, and I believe that all of you know how much he has contributed to the academy. In order to help him achieve a breakthrough, Zhang Shi went through painstaking efforts, and yet, you are accusing him of being an Otherworldly Demon! Lu Feng, if you can't explain yourself today, you won't be able to escape from the crime of slander. Even if you have to drag this matter all the way to Qingyuan Empire, I'll take you on! "
Zhao Bingxu's eyebrows shot up as he spoke.
You claim that Zhang Shi is an Otherworldly Demon for beating up the Byzantium Helios Beast, but the victim has already stepped forward to refute the rumors … What else can you say?
With a twisted face, Lu Feng's body trembled, and veins popped up on his forehead. He felt so stifled that he could spurt blood.
He thought that the news he received this time around would surely make Zhang Xuan beg for his life. Who could have known that there would be such a twist?
By the side, Dong Xin's body was also trembling uncontrollably, and she was on the verge of fainting.
She had seen the other party instructing his subordinates to beat up the Byzantium Helios Beast with her own eyes. How could it be that he was helping it achieve a breakthrough in the blink of an eye?
Who in the world would disregard life and death like that?
"No, wait. Could it be …"
Suddenly, a thought surfaced in Lu Feng's mind.
With such a thought in mind, he hurriedly clasped his fist and said, "Mu shi, Elder Jin Yuan Ding, and elders, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it!"
"Since we are here today, feel free to speak!"
Mu shi nodded.
"I saw Zhang Xuan sending his men to beat up Senior Byzantium Helios Beast with my own eyes, and yet, Senior Byzantium Helios is speaking up for him right now … Could it be that you're under some kind of threat? Or perhaps, the purpose of beating them up is to make them submit? "
Dong Xin said.
It was just a few days ago that Zhang Xuan had been pummeled to the brink of death, but at this moment, not only did he not harbor any hostility toward Zhang Xuan, he even acknowledged Zhang Xuan as his master. Anyone would find it hard to believe.
For him to change his mind so quickly, other than submitting wholeheartedly, there was another possibility, and that was … speaking insincerely!
"You are talking about coercion?" Mu shi frowned.
Many of the Elders were also stunned.
This kind of situation was not unheard of.
Even if they were master teachers, it would still be difficult for them to discern whether they were sincere or not.
"Indeed. Everyone knows that Senior Byzantium Helios is extremely loyal to the old principal. I don't believe that it would acknowledge someone else as its master before we even know whether the old principal is still alive!"
Lu Feng's eyes lit up as he looked at Dong Xin with a praising gaze.
The old principal had gone to the ancient domain and never returned. The academy had determined that the old principal was missing, but it was unclear whether he was dead or not.
If that was really the case, it would be truly intriguing.
To acknowledge someone else as its master without even knowing whether the old principal was still alive or not, this was truly inconceivable.
"Could it be that Zhang Xuan has some kind of information in his grasp and is threatening Senior Byzantium Helios with the life and death of the old principal to force Senior Byzantium Helios to acknowledge him? Or could it be that … he has used some kind of secret means? "
Chen Chengxun stood up.
He was on the same side as Lu Feng, so there was no way he could back down now.
Mu shi fell into deep thought.
If that old friend of his was really still alive and the other party was using it to threaten him, given the loyal personality of the Byzantium Helios Beast, there was a good chance that it would change its mind.
"As we are unable to determine whether Senior Byzantium Helios Beast is under coercion, we can't trust his words!"
Lu Feng continued.
"You … Bullshit!"
Not expecting that the rumors it had refuted would turn into such a ridiculous argument, the Byzantium Helios Beast's face reddened in anger. "Everything I say comes from the bottom of my heart, how can you not trust me?"
"Elder, please calm down. The Otherworldly Demonic Tribe has many means up their sleeves, and they specialize in the art of bewitchment. Before we can confirm whether you have been bewitched or not, we won't be able to discern your words!"
Lu Feng said.
In the ancient era, the soul oracle occupation had once sided with the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. As such, the latter's grasp over the soul was exceptionally high. It was only a few days ago that you were beaten up, and yet, you were saying such words at this very moment. No one would be able to believe your words.
"School Head Lu, if this deduction is valid, can I also suspect that you have been bewitched by the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe to harm a master teacher who possesses the Eye of Insight?"
Mo Gaoyuan, who had been silent ever since he entered the room, suddenly spoke up.
"Indeed! A master teacher who possesses the Eye of Insight is of great use to mankind. Could it be that School Head Lu has been targeting the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe all this while? "
Elder Mi stroked his beard and said.
Since you said that the Byzantium Helios Beast's words can't be trusted, then … how trustworthy can your words be?
"You …"
Not expecting the two of them to accuse him of wrongdoing, Lu Feng nearly spurted a mouthful of blood. Thus, he could only wave his hands and say, "Alright, let's not dwell on this matter anymore. Then … there's no way we can refute the fact that Zhang Xuan has an Otherworldly Demon subordinate, right? Back then, when Senior Byzantium Helios Beast was captured, we all went over to take a look. The aura of the Otherworldly Demons is so obvious that it's impossible to conceal it! "
Based on Dong Xin's description, not only did Zhang Xuan beat up the Byzantium Helios Beast, he also had a bunch of Otherworldly Demon subordinates.
That was the crux of the matter.
Furthermore, everyone present had checked the area as well, so they knew what those marks represented.
Elder Mi, School Head Zhao, and the others were rendered speechless.
They had seen the marks left behind by the battle on Leiyuan Peak, and given Zhang Shi's current cultivation, it was impossible for him to be a match for Senior Byzantium Helios Beast.
Could it be that Zhang Xuan really had an Otherworldly Demon subordinate?
If that was the case, this would truly be troublesome.
Master teachers were forbidden from having any ties with the Otherworldly Demons. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to explain themselves.
"An Otherworldly Demon subordinate … Are you talking about this?"
Knowing that it would be a stain on his reputation if he didn't clarify the matter today, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and a puppet appeared before him.
"I believe that with your eye of discernment, you should be able to tell that … this is a puppet forged from an Otherworldly Demon!"
"That's right!"
"This is a puppet forged from a real human!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment before nodding in agreement.
As 6-star pinnacle master teachers, they weren't like Dong Xin, who could easily tell whether a puppet was a real human or not with just a glance.
"School Head Zhao, you should know that before I came to the Master Teacher Academy, I entered an ancient domain with Luo Qiqi, Princess Fei-er, and the others, and I was fortunate enough to obtain Elder Wu Yangzi's heritage!"
Zhang Xuan said.
"Un." Zhao Bingxu nodded.
He had already compiled this matter into a book and informed the others about it.
"These puppets were forged by Elder Wu Yangzi using his unique skills. I only managed to obtain them by chance!"
Zhang Xuan chuckled. "Master teachers are forbidden from having any ties with the Otherworldly Demons, but to forge them into puppets for the use of mankind, even if you have done nothing wrong, you shouldn't have done anything wrong, right?"
Everyone was stunned.
They had thought that the puppets were Otherworldly Demons, but it turned out to be puppets instead. Without orders, they wouldn't be able to harm others.
It wouldn't matter how many of them were subdued.
"These are indeed puppets with no consciousness. Furthermore, the forging method used to forge them is extremely intricate, similar to the one used by Wu Yangzi in the legends …"
Taking a closer look, Mu shi nodded in agreement.
These puppets were forged by Wu Yangzi when the Otherworldly Demons were still alive. He had used all kinds of precious materials and methods to forge them, and every single one of them was extremely valuable.
"However … these puppets still possess the killing intent of the Otherworldly Demons. Even when Wu Yangzi was still alive, he might not have been able to tame them. So, how did you manage to tame them? "
Seeing the crux of the matter, Mu shi frowned.
Even though it was just a puppet, the killing intent it harnessed wasn't weak at all. On top of that, it harbored an innate hostility toward humans.
Putting aside Wu Yangzi, even he might not have been able to tame such an expert. How did the young man before him, who was only at Perfect Harmonization realm, manage to do it?
Zhang Xuan frowned.
The reason why the puppets were obedient was because of Vicious. If he were to explain Vicious, he would have to explain the Book of Heaven's Path, as well as his greatest secret, the Library of Heaven's Path.
As such … he couldn't reveal the truth.
"Furthermore, the Otherworldly Demons must have forcefully replaced their body parts while they were still alive," Zhang Xuan said. Since they didn't reject the puppets, it could only mean that … they were willing to do so! Back then, when Wu Yangzi was captured by the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, he caused quite a huge commotion. Even the Qingyuan Empire branch has a dossier on him. If he really had the ability to make the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe obediently allow themselves to be refined, how could he have possibly been captured and never returned?
Mu shi continued.
As a Seven Star Master Teacher, he possessed a sharp eye of discernment. He knew that it would be difficult for Wu Yangzi to successfully forge such puppets.
"Mu shi is right. Even if these are puppets, how did you manage to forge them? Given your strength, how did you manage to tame them? "
Hearing Mu shi's words, Lu Feng's eyes lit up. "Only if you are an Otherworldly Demon King can you tame these puppets so that they would listen to you even after death!"
Zhang Xuan's face darkened.
Of course, he wasn't an Otherworldly Demon King, but Vicious was. In fact, there was a good chance that he was the Emperor of the Otherworldly Demons!
The reason why Wu Yangzi was able to forge the Otherworldly Demons into puppets back then was due to Vicious.
Just that … if he were to talk about it, the secrets of the Library of Heaven's Path would be in danger.
"I really don't know how I managed to forge them. It was Elder Wu Yangzi who did it. As for taming them …"
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Xuan said, "My teacher was worried about my safety, so he tamed them and handed them over to me!"
"Your teacher?"
Lu Feng harrumphed coldly. "Which master teacher is it? Tell me about it. I would like to see which master teacher is capable of taming so many mindless puppets who are only loyal to the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe to obey the orders of a 4-star master teacher! "
"My teacher …"
Before Zhang Xuan could explain himself, a nonchalant voice suddenly sounded from outside the room.
"It's me!"
An incomparably powerful aura suddenly fell upon the room.
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