While these empires had no authority over the appointment of the principal, they had the right to vote for or reject it. If the principal was truly unreliable, they could raise their doubts and report the matter to Mingshi Tang.
After all, the operation of such a large academy was extremely costly. Most of the funds were provided by the subordinate Tier-1 Empires for free.
In other words, these empires would fork out a huge sum of money every year for the academy's use. An incompetent principal could easily lead to the collapse of the academy, and this wasn't something they were willing to see.
If the subordinate empires were to report the matter together, even the headquarters would have to consider the matter seriously.
Even though Mingshi Tang was a lofty figure who protected the unity of mankind, he would still maintain good relations with the subordinate empires. Otherwise, the higher one stood, the harder one fell.
The same scene was happening in Hongyuan Empire's Mingshi Tang as well.
Looking at the doubtful gazes of the hall masters, Mo Gaoyuan rubbed his glabella, not knowing how he should explain the matter.
Since the emperors of Hongchi, Yuanjiang, Baituo, and Chiyao Empires had arrived at Hongyuan City, naturally, the Mingshi Tang branch under them had sent representatives over as well.
Three hall masters and a vice hall master!
Upon hearing that a 4-star master teacher would be appointed as the principal of an academy, a huge uproar broke out.
Unlike empires, they were only half a tier lower than the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy. In other words, every single hall master was on par with the Ten Great Master Teachers.
On top of that, they were also master teachers, so they had every right to voice their doubts.
"Regardless of how capable the new principal is, I'll be the first one to be indignant. Let's see how I embarrass him in the 'Question Symposium'!"
"A mere 4-star master teacher dares to become the principal? He is really looking down on all master teachers!"
"It isn't that easy to become the principal, or else the slot wouldn't have been empty for two whole years!"
...
The eyes of the hall masters flickered.
As hall masters on par with the Ten Great Master Teachers, it would be a lie if they said that they weren't interested in the position of principal. If it had been a highly respected and powerful master teacher, they might have been impressed by the other party. However, a twenty-year-old 4-star master teacher... it would be a miracle if they acknowledged the other party!
...
Master Teacher Academy.
Many injured students were gathered together, and their faces were livid.
Peng!
One of the grade-4 students slammed the table.
"To think that the Master Teacher Academy would actually admit defeat to a spirit beast. What a humiliation!"
"I heard that it's the inauguration of a new principal, so there mustn't be any riots... Otherwise, the higher-ups will lose face."
"Ridiculous. For the sake of the new Dean's reputation, what about the reputation of our Human Race?"
"This is a complete disgrace to the dignity of master teachers! I'd rather die on the battlefield with him than participate in the enthronement ceremony here! "
"As a hot-blooded man, from the moment he became a master teacher, he knew that he had a heavy burden on his shoulders. Yet, in order to look good on his face, he insisted on negotiating with them. How embarrassing!"
…
Everyone was burning with rage.
Zhang Xuan didn't allow the other elders to spread the news of what had happened on the Cloudmist Ridge. As such, the students who had participated in the battle were unaware that all of the spirit beasts and saint beasts had already submitted to the Master Teacher Continent. Thus, they thought that the Master Teacher Academy had already admitted defeat to the spirit beasts in order to ensure the safety of the succeeding principal.
Otherwise, why would the ferocious spirit beasts, who wanted to tear everyone apart, retreat so willingly?
"By the way, do you know who the new dean is?"
Someone asked.
"We don't!" The crowd shook their heads.
The Master Teacher Academy had kept a tight lid on the news of the new principal, such that even students like them were unaware of it.
"Who cares who he is! There has never been anyone who negotiates with the spirit beasts in the history of the academy. Such a person isn't worthy of respect! Why don't we have a demonstration before the inauguration ceremony tomorrow and have the new principal tell us what kind of humiliating conditions he has agreed to the Cloudmist Ridge? "
Someone said.
"Alright, let's do that then. I would also like to hear what kind of benefits he promised those spirit beasts so that they would obediently retreat to the Cloudmist Ridge!"
Even though they didn't know who the new principal was, just this matter alone was enough to leave them with a good impression of him.
…
Oblivious to the fact that he had already incurred the hatred of countless people before the inauguration ceremony had even begun, Zhang Xuan imparted the cultivation technique to Wei Ruyan. By the time he was done with her cultivation, the sun had already risen.
Just as he was about to rest for a while and eat breakfast, Elder Mi suddenly appeared in the room.
"Principal, this is the procedure for the inauguration ceremony. Take a look and familiarize yourself with it!"
As Elder Mi spoke, he passed a jade slip over to Zhang Xuan.
Taking a look at it, Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
The inauguration ceremony wasn't as simple as he had thought. Not only would the principal have to answer questions from the teachers and students of the academy, he would also have to pay respects to the ancestors of the academy. Only after receiving their acknowledgement would he be able to receive the will of the teachers and students to form the Principal's Seal and become the true principal.
Lastly, he would have to conduct a public lecture.
The entire procedure was extremely complicated, and it would take at least half a day to complete.
However, to become the principal of a Tier-1 Empire, it would be hard for him to convince the masses without going through all of this.
"The Question Symposium is an examination conducted by the teachers and students of the academy. As long as the principal performs well, he will be able to raise his recognition. Most of the time, it would be the students, teachers, and other Mingshi Tang representatives who would pose questions or challenge the principal, and most of the replies would be related to cultivation or supporting occupations. Given Zhang Shi's understanding of the various occupations and cultivation, it shouldn't be a problem for him! "
Fearing that Zhang Xuan wouldn't understand, Elder Mi explained with a smile.
Even the student of President Zhang was able to mesmerize everyone with his lecture, let alone the teachers.
In truth, this was an opportunity for the new principal to display his capabilities. He wanted everyone to know that the new principal possessed true capabilities and that he would be able to win the respect of the masses.
"As for paying respects to the ancestors, given how talented Zhang Shi is, even though he isn't a 6-star master teacher yet, he already possesses six supporting occupations. It is only a matter of time before he passes the examination, and it shouldn't be too difficult for him to win the acknowledgement of the ancestors!"
Elder Mi continued.
"Lastly, the will of the Principal's Seal is the most difficult. No matter how powerful a master teacher is, it is impossible for him to win the acknowledgement of everyone. There are those who respect him, but there are also those who oppose him. Despite the prestige of the old principal back then, he only managed to form the Golden Principal's Seal. "
"Golden Principal's Seal?" Zhang Xuan asked doubtfully.
"Un. As the principal of the Master Teacher Academy, the more teachers and students acknowledge you, the more wills you will be able to form, and the more powerful the Principal's Seal will be. It is usually divided into four tiers, platinum, gold, bronze, and steel! "
Elder Mi said.
"Reaching bronze requires one to win the acknowledgement and respect of half of the teachers and students of the academy. Gold requires sixty percent of the teachers and students. Platinum requires seventy percent. In the ten thousand years since the founding of the Master Teacher Academy, there have only been two Platinum Principal's Seals!
"One of them is the founder of our Master Teacher Academy, Mu shi! Mu shi is a sincere man who treats others like his own children. Back then, when the war broke out, he stood at the forefront and sustained 130 wounds on his body. Instead of backing down, he even gave up his entire fortune to save the students … That's how he won the acknowledgement of so many people!
"As for the second person, it's Principal Mo Liuzhen from four thousand years ago. Speaking of this Principal Mo, he's truly an astonishing talent that shone upon the entire era. The miracles that he created back then are probably on par with you, Principal!"
Speaking of Principal Mo Liuzhen, Elder Mi couldn't help but feel admiration for him.
"Oh?" Zhang Xuan asked curiously.
Ever since he arrived at the Master Teacher Academy, he had suffered greatly. Could it be that Principal Mo was suffering as well?
"He doesn't suffer as much as Principal Zhang …"
Upon seeing Zhang Xuan's gaze, School Head Mo seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, and his face reddened in embarrassment.
It was disrespectful for an elder like him to say that Principal Zhang was suffering as well.
However, seeing that the other party wasn't angry, Elder Mi heaved a sigh of relief. "He came to the academy to break records. The Mountain of Records in the academy was left behind by him, and in the past four thousand years, no one has been able to surpass him … "
"Mountain of Records?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He had been in the academy for so long, but he had never heard of it before.
"It's normal for Zhang Shi to be unaware of it. The Mountain of Records is a 6-star master teacher examination, and there hasn't been anyone who has attempted to become a 6-star master teacher ever since the academy opened.
Elder Mi chuckled. "The last time it was opened was half a year ago, Hu Yaoyao and the others!"
"Hu Yaoyao?"
"Indeed. According to Mingshi Tang's rules, only those whose cultivation has reached Half-Saint are qualified to take the 6-star master teacher examination. Otherwise, they would only be a half 6-star master teacher. The reason why Hu Yaoyao and the others were able to obtain the 6-star emblem is because they cleared the third stage of the Mountain of Records! "
Elder Mi nodded. "The Mountain of Records is a place where one's cultivation and fighting prowess are tested. To be able to clear the third stage means that one's fighting prowess is infinitely close to that of a Half-Saint. On top of that, they have cleared all of the previous tests, so it goes without saying that they are able to obtain the 6-star emblem!"
"I see!" Zhang Xuan nodded. He turned to Elder Mi and asked, "Other than six 6-star supporting occupations, what else is required for one to take the 6-star master teacher examination?"
Currently, he had six 6-star supporting occupations, and two of them had even reached Seven Star. Going by his supporting occupations, he was already qualified to take the 6-star master teacher examination. (Blacksmith, Physician, Apothecary, and Terpsichore have reached 6-star, while Demonic Tunist and Beast Taming have reached Seven Star.)
However, there were still some conditions that he needed to prepare.
"Supporting occupations, Soul Depth, and fighting prowess, these are the three basic requirements for one to take the master teacher examination!"
Elder Mi said. "Principal Zhang has already met the requirements for his supporting occupations, but his Soul Depth has to be at least 18.0. The fact that Principal Zhang was able to beguile Xu with his Impartation of Heaven's Will means that his Soul Depth isn't a problem as well. What is most important is his fighting prowess!
"To take the 6-star master teacher examination, one's cultivation must be at least at Chrysalis realm pinnacle. Principal Zhang is only at Chrysalis realm primary stage, so he is still a little lacking. Of course, if he can clear the third stage of the Mountain of Records, he will be qualified to take the examination as well!
"Since these three requirements are sufficient, all that's left is the test of one's aptitude as a master teacher. There are many types of such tests, at least a few thousand. The most common ones are lectures, students, and guidance! "
"Of course, if Principal Zhang intends to take the 6-star master teacher examination, it should be extremely difficult. After all, there are bound to be many eyes on him, and it would be difficult to convince the masses if he chose the easy one … If I'm not mistaken, it's very likely that he will choose the hardest test of all — Empire Building!"
Elder Mi hesitated for a moment before saying.
"Empire Building?" Zhang Xuan frowned in incomprehension.
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