Whoosh!
Books appeared.
This seal had always been in operation, resisting the killing intent of the extraterritorial battlefield. The Library of Heaven's Path could easily see through its flaws.
Flipping open the book, the knowledge within flowed into his mind.
This seal was set up by an expert known as Qiu Wu back then. Due to his deep comprehension of spatial laws, the seal that he had set up was imbued with the power of spatial isolation. Even a Nine Stars master teacher would find it difficult to breach it!
This was also the reason why they were able to fend off the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe for so many years.
However, over the course of several dozen millenniums, no matter how powerful the seal was, it was bound to be worn down. On top of that, under the relentless attacks of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, there were some weak spots on the seal.
However, even these places were not places that just anyone could pass through. If one wanted to pass through, they would have to pay a huge price.
As for what the price was, with his current knowledge, he couldn't see it at all, so he naturally didn't know.
"There's only one way to ensure that the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe doesn't return, and that's to find a way to patch up the weak points of the formation …"
After studying the contents of the book, Zhang Xuan lowered his head and pondered.
Through the Library of Heaven's Path, Zhang Xuan knew that even if he were to kill these Otherworldly Demons, as long as he was willing to pay a sufficient price, there would still be an endless stream of Otherworldly Demons coming his way.
It was impossible to kill them all.
The only way was to find a way to repair the damaged areas.
If it were anyone else, even if they knew about this, they would be powerless.
However, Zhang Xuan was different. The Library of Heaven's Path had recorded all of the flaws in the seal in detail, and if he were to make some deductions based on them, he would be able to find a way to fix the seal. Just that … the zhenqi he would have to expend was extremely huge.
Even though Zhang Xuan's cultivation was at Nascent Saint pinnacle, and he had cultivated the Saint Ascension Decipher, granting him an endless supply of energy within his body, it would still be impossible for him to complete it within a short period of time.
Forget it for the time being. Since Mu shi and the others have requested my help, I'll just have to deal with them once and for all.
After thinking for a while, Zhang Xuan made a decision.
He had spent more than four months in Hongyuan Empire, and he had already developed a deep bond with it. There were many members of his Xuanxuan Faction in the Hongyuan Empire, and if he were to leave now, there was a good chance that more Otherworldly Demons would arrive at the Hongyuan Empire.
Therefore, since he had made a move, he had to deal with it thoroughly to prevent future troubles.
"Begin!"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up as he walked up to the seal. Placing his palm lightly on it, he found a flaw.
Whoosh!
In the next moment, Zhang Xuan's body jolted as he entered the seal.
"This is …"
Zhang Xuan swiftly scanned his surroundings, and his eyes lit up.
This seal was a clever use of space. Because of this, it could seal the battlefield and the human world.
He had only intended to fix the flaws in the seal, but who would have thought that he would be able to see the entire structure of the seal?
This structure … actually contained the Laws of Space. It was stable and firm.
"It looks similar to the Saint Ascension Decipher …"
Activating his Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan subconsciously clenched his fists tightly.
Taking a closer look at the layout of the seal, he found that it was actually identical to the Saint Ascension Decipher. It was just that it was much more complicated and intricate.
A thought suddenly surfaced in Zhang Xuan's mind. If I were to cultivate the Saint Ascension Decipher according to this method, would I be able to become even stronger?
There was nothing wrong with the Saint Ascension Decipher, but in terms of structure, it was clearly inferior to this seal. If he were to correct it according to this method, would he be able to become even stronger?
"Let me give it a try!"
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with it, Zhang Xuan began reinforcing the seal with his zhenqi while sitting on the ground to cultivate.
Under the illumination of the Eye of Insight, the structure of the seal slowly seeped into his mind and into his dantian, causing his zhenqi to rearrange. While his cultivation didn't advance, it did strengthen his Origin Core.
…
While Zhang Xuan was cultivating in the Subterranean Gallery, the crowd waiting outside the Mausoleum of Principals was anxious.
"It has already been three days, why isn't Principal Zhang out yet?"
Elder Mi asked.
"Could something have happened to him?" Zhao Bingxu asked.
"The Mausoleum of Principals is the resting place of the principals. Given that Principal Zhang was able to obtain the acknowledgement of all of the predecessors, there shouldn't be any problem …"
Elder Mi hesitated for a moment before replying.
Even so, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
He had checked the history books, and he knew that the principals of the past would only take a day to return from the Mausoleum of Principals. Yet, the one before him had remained in the Mausoleum of Principals for three days straight … This was truly inconceivable.
"Cough cough, I'm not worried that something might have happened to Principal Zhang. Rather, I'm worried that he might cause a ruckus in the Mausoleum of Principals and cause the predecessors to be unable to rest in peace!"
Zhao Bingxu said with twitching lips.
"Ah …" Elder Mi was taken aback.
His principal was a good person, but he was a little too reckless. If he were to cause a ruckus in the Mausoleum of Principals, how could they face their ancestors in the future?
"We can't control what Principal Zhang does … No matter what, he has already obtained the acknowledgement of all of the wills of the principals, so … he shouldn't do anything rash, right?"
Elder Mi said as he rubbed his glabella.
They couldn't control the temper of their principal either. Even if they knew that something might have happened, there was nothing they could do about it. All they could do was pray for the best.
"Right, those from the Combat Master Hall should be here by now, right?"
Zhao Bingxu suddenly recalled something and asked.
"Combat Master Zhuo said that the combat masters who will be assessing Zheng Yang and the others will be arriving in three days. Given the time, it should be about time. Let's head over to take a look!"
"Un."
The two elders glanced in the direction of the Mausoleum of Principals and hesitated for a moment. However, seeing that Principal Zhang didn't intend to come out anytime soon, they could only hurry over to the Elder Hall.
It was one thing for the Combat Master Hall to not be present, but it would be rude of them to not be present as well.
…
On the outskirts of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, an aerial saint beast descended from the sky, and a dozen cultivators walked into the courtyard with widened strides. They were dressed in ordinary robes, neither the master teacher robes nor the combat master robes, so they didn't stand out from the crowd.
"Liao shi, I heard that Zhuo shi and the others were defeated by the students of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy. May I know if that is true?"
A Chrysalis realm combat master following behind the group asked.
"Un. That's the news we received. The freshmen selected by the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy this year are simply too formidable. In fact, one of them even defeated Combat Master Zhuo! Thus, they sent us here to conduct the examination. "
A middle-aged man at the very front nodded.
This middle-aged man seemed to be in his forties, and his aura was deeply concealed, reminiscent of a dormant dragon. His cultivation was on par with Combat Master Zhuo, a Saint 2-dan expert.
Even though they were of the same cultivation realm, the feeling he gave off was far stronger than Combat Master Zhuo.
The Thousand Men Commander of the Combat Master Hall, Liao Song!
"I have checked the history of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, and it has always been the weakest of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academies. Yet, his men actually defeated those from the Combat Master Hall … Why do I feel like there's something fishy going on?"
The middle-aged man harrumphed. He didn't seem to believe the news.
"I also find it weird …"
Another young man nodded in agreement.
Of the combat masters following behind Liao Song, three were at Ethereal Treading realm, three were at Chrysalis realm, three were at Half-Saint, and three were at Nascent Saint.
Not only were these people powerful, they also emanated a sharp aura that deterred others from approaching them.
It was as if every single one of them was on par with Combat Master Zhuo.
They were all Centurions of the Combat Master Hall!
Being a Centurion had nothing to do with one's fighting prowess at all.
Even though Zhuo Qingfeng had already reached Spiritual Perception realm, he was still only a Centurion. Compared to Liao Song, he was still a tier lower.
"I find it hard to believe as well. Every single one of our combat masters is a rare genius, and yet, a hundred of them actually managed to clear the examination … This is something that has never happened before in the history of the Combat Master Hall's Selection. The reason we came here today is to verify the matter!"
Liao Song also frowned.
Honestly speaking, when he saw the news from the other party, he found it hard to believe.
In the past, Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy was a trash academy where only one or two candidates could clear the examination. Yet, this year, a hundred candidates from all five grades had actually cleared the examination … Just the thought of it was inconceivable!
"Un."
The crowd nodded in agreement.
Amidst their conversation, the group walked into the academy. Raising their gazes, they saw countless students walking around the academy. Every single one of them was brimming with vigor, and they emanated frightening auras.
"Right, Ruohuan, I still have some doubts about the battle technique that Principal Zhang has imparted to me. Can you give me some pointers?"
On the training ground by the side of the street, a few students were gathered together, seemingly in the midst of learning from one another.
"That's simple … Watch me!"
The young man named Ruohuan chuckled softly as he flicked his palm and thrust it forward.
Huala!
A series of sonic booms sounded in the air, and a searing shockwave burst forth, causing a series of cracks to appear on the bluestone ground.
"What a powerful palm art!"
The eyes of the advancing combat masters narrowed in astonishment.
Even though the palm art seemed simple, it was infused with incredible skill. Even when they were at the same cultivation realm, it would still be difficult for them to execute it.
"Could it be that … that fellow is the one who will be participating in the examination?"
A young man couldn't help but ask.
Even though the fellow on the stage was only at Cosmos Bridge realm, the palm art he had just executed was comparable to that of a Hundred Men Commander. There was a good chance that he was the genius that Combat Master Zhuo had spoken of!
"That's possible … Liao shi, I would like to give it a try!"
One of the combat masters said.
"Alright. Remember to go easy on him. If he isn't, injure him and report this matter to the headquarters of the Mingshi Tang Academy. If so, we won't be able to do anything about it!"
After a moment of hesitation, Liao Song instructed.
Every single combat master was a one-in-a-million genius in terms of combat prowess. In a battle with ordinary master teachers, there was no way the latter would be a match for them. If they were to go easy on the other party and report this matter back to the headquarters, they would be in deep trouble as well.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful!"
The young man chuckled softly as he leaped onto the training ground not too far away.
"This friend over there, I am Zhou Ye. I saw how swift your palm art was, and I was itching to test it out. I have suppressed my cultivation to Cosmos Bridge realm, so would you be willing to have a match with me?"
The young man named Zhou Ye asked with a smile.
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