While his teachings could allow one to improve swiftly, it also depended on one's talent.
Some people were born with a slow comprehension of battle techniques, so no matter how much he lectured, it would be futile.
Besides … in order to raise the zhenqi and physical bodies of his hundred students, he had spent a total of five hundred high-tier spirit stones. There were a hundred thousand students in the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, and he didn't have five hundred thousand high-tier spirit stones to set up such a massive Spirit Gathering Formation.
Thus, no matter how he lectured, it was unrealistic for him to make all of the students in the academy become combat masters.
Besides, the Combat Master Hall had a quota every year. Even if one possessed sufficient strength, it wasn't up to him to decide whether he could become a combat master or not.
With such thoughts in mind, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze over to Zhuo Qingfeng, hoping to hear his opinion on the matter, only to see the latter's face twitching furiously.
At this moment, Zhuo Qingfeng felt as if he was going to die.
If President Zhang were to really do so, it wouldn't be long before the entire Combat Master Hall became a branch of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy …
"Cough cough, President Zhang, the more geniuses we have, the better it is for our Combat Master Hall … However, master teachers are more important. If all of the master teachers become combat masters, won't the existence of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy be destroyed?"
Suppressing the frenzy in his heart, Zhuo Qingfeng spat through gritted teeth.
To the Combat Master Hall, the more members they had, the better it would be … but if there were too many of them, the resources they had would be severely strained.
It was just like how a country had to be guarded by an army. The more soldiers there were, the more stable the country would be … but if there were too many of them, the burden on the country would be too great.
There was a balance in everything, and going too far was just as bad as falling short.
This was also the reason why the Combat Master Hall had a fixed number of members.
If everyone were to become combat masters, who would still impart knowledge to others?
If everyone were to focus on killing and battle, wouldn't the world be in chaos?
"That's true …"
Zhang Xuan nodded. He had already given up on the idea of having everyone become combat masters.
It wouldn't be good for him to lose all of his students right after taking over the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy …
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Xuan said, "How about this? I will conduct a lecture in the Xuanxuan Faction later on, and only official members will be allowed to listen to it. However, you will not be allowed to take the combat master examination after the lecture! "
He might not be able to raise the cultivation of all of the students in the Master Teacher Academy, but he could at least raise the cultivation of the members of the Xuanxuan Faction.
After all, these people had been following him for a long time and could be considered the most loyal part of him.
Only when there was a balance between rewards and punishments could people be motivated.
"Alright!"
Hearing that Principal Zhang was going to conduct a lecture, the members of the Xuanxuan Faction nodded in excitement.
Even if he couldn't take the Combat Master examination, as long as his fighting prowess was enhanced significantly, he would still be able to make a huge profit.
"Alright, the selection for the Combat Master Hall has come to an end!"
Zhuo Qingfeng waved his hands and said, "Three days from now, there will be a few non-master teachers who wish to take the Combat Master examination, and it will be held here. I hope that you will be able to attend as well!"
"Those who aren't master teachers have to take the examination?"
"Who?"
"I don't know either …"
Everyone was puzzled.
Zhang Xuan was also curious about the matter, and he couldn't help but ask, "May I know what kind of genius he is? He isn't even a master teacher yet, but he wants to take the combat master examination?"
"Cough cough!" Upon hearing those words, Zhuo Qingfeng choked on his saliva, "He's … President Zhang's direct disciple!"
"My direct disciple? You mean Wang Ying, Zheng Yang, and the others? How do you know of them? "Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He had been conducting a lecture when Zheng Yang came to challenge the combat masters yesterday, so he was unaware of it.
"That's right … Yesterday, your direct disciple named Zheng Yang came to challenge us … None of us were a match for him, and even I was defeated in the end …"
Zhuo Qingfeng said awkwardly.
"That fellow … is really a troublemaker!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
It was no wonder why the combat masters from the Combat Master Hall were so listless and listless this morning. It was only natural that they would be unable to take it anymore.
That Zheng Yang sure was a troublemaker.
"There's no need for you to feel conflicted. Zheng Yang is my direct disciple, and I have been teaching him for almost a year now. Back then, he was at Juxi realm, and he has been through a lot since then … It's only natural that you all are no match for him!"
Seeing how listless the other party was, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but console him.
It would have been better if he hadn't comforted them, but the moment he did, everyone's vision darkened.
In less than a year, the other party had already advanced from Juxi realm to Chrysalis realm, a leap of more than a dozen realms … and more importantly, he was even able to defeat opponents stronger than him …
Why did it feel like he felt even more stifled after consoling the other party?
Besides, what do you mean by 'no match for him'?
We are combat masters … the strongest master teachers in the world …
"Alright, let's talk for now. I still have to train them!"
Zhuo Qingfeng knew that he would die of suffocation if he were to continue speaking with the fellow before him. Thus, he stood up and bade farewell to the other party.
There was a kind of genius that left one speechless. Even though it wasn't intentional, every word that came out of his mouth still pierced the other party's heart … Most likely, that was the fellow before him.
The other party's eyes were sincere, and his words were sincere, but … why did it feel like he was slapping them in the face?
We are geniuses after all …
Seeing Zhuo Qingfeng leave, the other combat masters quickly followed suit, and it didn't take long for them to leave the area.
The three principals and the others also felt extremely stifled, but they knew that they would only embarrass themselves if they were to stay any longer. Thus, they found an excuse and quickly left. If not for the fact that they had to watch the selection in three days' time, they would have probably gotten on the Cloudcliff Flying Ship and disappeared from everyone's sight.
After everyone left, Zhang Xuan could only shake his head before heading to the headquarters of the Xuanxuan Faction.
By the time he arrived, there was already a huge crowd. Most of the members of the Xuanxuan Faction had already gathered.
Just that he didn't use his Impartation of Heaven's Will, the effectiveness of his lecture was significantly lower, and none of the members were able to achieve a breakthrough on the spot.
Even so, the effects were still very good. All of the members had gained a deeper understanding of battle techniques and combat techniques, and they had even learned new physical body cultivation and zhenqi tempering techniques. Every single one of them was excited.
After lecturing for ten hours, the sky finally turned dark once more. After resting for a moment, Zhang Xuan finally found Elder Mi and instructed, "Make some preparations.
Bring me to the Mausoleum of Principals! "
In any case, the Three Great Master Teachers and the Combat Master Hall were all avoiding him, so there was no need for him to entertain them.
Since that was the case, he might as well head to the Mausoleum of Principals to take a look. There was a Lightning Resonance Rock left behind by Founder Mu Kai there, and it could help him achieve a breakthrough from Half-Saint to Nascent Saint.
Since he had already reached Half-Saint pinnacle, it was about time for him to look for the Lightning Resonance Rock so that he could achieve a breakthrough.
"I knew that Principal Zhang would be heading there, so as soon as I received news that Principal Zhang had cleared the 6-star master teacher examination, I applied for an artifact capable of splitting one's soul from the headquarters, and it arrived a few days ago …"
Elder Mi nodded with a smile.
The reason why the Xuanxuan Faction hadn't allowed him to enter the Mausoleum of Principals was because those who weren't 6-star master teachers were unable to apply for an artifact capable of splitting one's soul.
Now that he had cleared the 6-star master teacher examination and applied for an artifact, it was only right for him to bring it over to take a look.
"Alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
The duo began making their way over to the Mausoleum of Principals, and shortly after they arrived, Zhao Bingxu walked up to them and passed the artifact which he had applied for from the headquarters to them.
"This is the Azure Soul Bell. As long as you hold it in your hand, it will automatically nourish your soul, allowing it to split out a remnant of your soul!"
Zhao Bingxu explained.
Zhang Xuan turned his gaze over and saw that it was indeed a small round bell, roughly the size of his fist. Placing it in his hand, he immediately felt a surge of warmth gushing into his consciousness, nourishing his soul.
"It's indeed a good artifact …"
Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.
It wasn't too difficult for a soul oracle to split one's soul, but it would be troublesome for ordinary cultivators. He had been wondering why so many principals of the Master Teacher Academy would leave their wills behind, but it turned out that it was because of such an artifact.
By nourishing one's soul before splitting it out, one would be able to preserve it for tens of thousands of years without dissipating.
After all, it was only preservation, not survival. As such, the effects of the Five Soul Declines wouldn't be too great.
"Principal Zhang, as long as you hold the Principal's Seal in your hand, you will be able to open the door and enter directly.
Elder Mi and Zhao Bingxu chuckled.
"Un." Nodding, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze toward the Mausoleum of Principals.
The Mausoleum of Principals was still within the Elder Hall, and there were all kinds of massive concealment formations set up around it to conceal the entire mausoleum. In fact, even the top of the mountain seemed to have vanished from sight. If not for the two elders bringing him here, he would have never noticed it.
It seemed like the resting place of the previous principals was even more important than the Compendium Pavilion.
Flicking his wrist, Zhang Xuan took out the Principal's Seal and flashed it forward. A crack immediately appeared in the formation, and he walked in.
Hu!
The next moment, with a jolt, Zhang Xuan found himself in the midst of a lush forest.
The mountain wasn't too tall, but it was more like a hill. Walking along the bluestone paved street, Zhang Xuan walked a few steps, and a massive stone tablet suddenly appeared before him.
It was around eighty meters tall and twenty meters wide. It was hard to tell what kind of material it was made of, but it carried a majestic and ancient aura that made one feel as if they had traveled through history.
Could this be the Mausoleum Tablet? Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Previously, Elder Mi had said that one had to infuse one's will into the Mausoleum Tablet before entering the Mausoleum of Principals. Since such a massive stone tablet had appeared before him, it was likely that it was the Mausoleum Tablet.
Walking around the stone tablet, Zhang Xuan could sense the concentrated soul energy within it. It felt as if countless wills were residing within it, and it felt as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on the earth.
Without a doubt, this is the Mausoleum Tablet …
Zhang Xuan nodded. Let's find Founder Mu Kai's mausoleum first. After I find the Lightning Resonance Stone, I'll sever my soul into it!
His main goal here was to find the Lightning Resonance Stone, so he could sever his soul before leaving. After all, he had just tamed the Azure Soul Bell, so he wasn't able to sever his soul yet.
Walking around the stone tablet, Zhang Xuan walked along the stone path.
The entire Mausoleum of Principals was silent and solemn, exerting a stifling pressure on one. Knowing that this was a forbidden ground of the academy, Zhang Xuan hastened his footsteps.
Not too long later, a mausoleum appeared not too far away. Written on it was a row of words — Tomb of the 103rd principal of the Master Teacher Academy!
The 103rd principal? Isn't that the old principal? Didn't he go missing? Did he not come here? Why would the mausoleum be here?
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
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