Zhang Yu invited Chai An to sit in the inner hall of the training grounds. The unconscious He Mu was also brought in and placed in a quiet room next door. His injuries were only a small part of his body. Most of his injuries were caused by his spiritual aura being forcefully dispersed. He could only slowly recover on his own.
Under Zhang Yu's orders, Qing Shu brewed two cups of high-quality tea from the eastern courtyard.
Chai An looked at the steaming tea and raised his head. "Instructor Zhang, do you know why I was expelled from the army?"
Zhang Yu looked at him. "I heard that it was because Instructor Chai violated military rules?"
Chai An was silent for a moment. "They were right. I killed a group of soldiers who abandoned their teammates and ran away.
Later, I found out that these people came from very good backgrounds. The status they received did not match their abilities. They took on responsibilities that they should not have. Not only did they implicate their teammates, they also buried themselves.
Ever since then, I've always believed that I can't allow those who aren't talented enough to obtain things that are beyond their abilities. That's why I came to the academy to be a teacher. I've decided to use the harshest methods to train students. I feel that only students who are taught in my own way are the best. "
He laughed self-deprecatingly. "But now I feel that I am too self-righteous."
Zhang Yu asked, "Instructor Chai, you said that time waits for no man. May I ask why you said that?"
Chai An said, "There is nothing to hide."
He straightened his body and said with a slightly solemn expression, "Recently, the turbid tide is receding, and the things that are obstructing us are decreasing. The governor's manor and the military manor will definitely think of ways to fight outside and expand the area of our survival. They will establish more prefectures and finally restore the path between the various prefectures and the Jade Capital.
Recently, I have noticed that several of the main forces of the army have been recruiting veterans. This means that a new round of war is imminent.
As for the academy, each academy is arranging exchanges with other academies. This is to improve the students' abilities as much as possible. Soon, they will be sent to the real battlefield. "
At this moment, a sound came from next door.
Chai An could tell that He Mu had woken up. He was concerned about his students, so he cupped his fists at Zhang Yu and went to the cubicle. He saw He Mu sitting there, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He sighed and said, "Since you're awake, let's go back."
He Mu stood up obediently.
Chai An came out from inside. He cupped his fists toward Zhang Yu and said, "Zhang Jiaozhang, I have offended you today. Another day I will be your guest to apologize."
Zhang Yu returned the greeting and said, "Headmaster Chai, you and your students can come and spar often. I agree with what you said before, only by competing can one grow."
Chai An looked at him and sighed. He said sincerely, "Instructor Zhang is broad-minded and magnanimous. I am ashamed of my inferiority."
He cupped his hands again and led He Mu out of the inner hall.
Mo Ruohua was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. When she saw them, she straightened up.
Chai An nodded at her.
Mo Ruohua was slightly surprised, but she also nodded in return.
He Mu looked at her and said seriously, "I will beat you next time."
Mo Ruohua said straightforwardly, "Okay, I'll wait."
However, after walking out of the training field, He Mu's fighting spirit dissipated. He lowered his head and said, "Teacher, I've embarrassed you."
Chai An patted his shoulder and said, "It's not your fault this time. I was too confident and didn't ask about the opponent's situation before letting you come." He seemed to be talking to He Mu, but also to himself. "It's not embarrassing to lose to such an opponent."
He Mu looked up at him and said, "Teacher, is there really going to be a war?"
Chai An said, "The war in the north has been going on all this time. It's just that you don't know about it, so you have to hurry. If you go to the battlefield, the more power you have, the more likely you can survive and kill more enemies."
He Mu said, "Yes, teacher. I'll work harder."
On the other side, Wei Xueling had finished reading the whole thing through the jade pendant. He ordered someone to invite Cao Liang over. He said, "Instructor Zhang's prestige is getting higher and higher. Unfortunately, he was recommended by Su Qian. What he's doing now is not good for the arrangements made by the army.
No matter why Mizar Academy was originally established, since it's now in the Qingyang Upper Continent, it must be under the control of the Upper Continent. All the students and soldiers must listen to the arrangements of the Qingyang Army. No one can be an exception. "
Cao Liang didn't speak. He was a pure cultivator. He wasn't interested in where the students went after leaving the academy. He also didn't care about the internal strife of the academy. He sat here only because the sect leader asked him to.
He said, "Then what do you want me to do?"
Wei Xueling said, "To solve this problem, we still have to start with Instructor Zhang. He's very important."
Cao Liang shook his head and said, "I'm not sure I can beat him."
Wei Xueling said, "Last time, you said that this person is very reliant on swords and needs a magical item that can restrain them. What if you have this item?"
Cao Liang looked at him and said with some surprise, "Have you contacted those True Cultivators?"
Wei Xueling said, "We also paid a price. As long as you agree, this magical item will be yours after everything is done."
Cao Liang hesitated. A magical item that could restrain sword cultivators was very rare. Although this item couldn't directly increase his combat ability, it would undoubtedly allow him to face sword cultivators with ease in the future.
What happened last time could be said to be a confirmation. However, he had only been here for a short while, and now he wanted to fight again. This seemed to be deliberately targeting him. Even if he could win, he couldn't kill him. A cultivator's lifespan was very long, and he still had a long way to go. It didn't seem worth it to offend Xuanxiu, who was so powerful and had so much potential, just for a magical item.
Wei Xueling looked at him and said sincerely, "Old friend, please help me this time."
Cao Liang pondered for a while and finally said, "Okay."
Wei Xueling smiled and said, "Old friend, the magical item is placed below the golden platform. I'll take you to get it. It's yours now."
After Chai An left, Zhang Yu went to the training field to give pointers to the enthusiastic students. He also taught Qing Shu some techniques to use his strength. After a day, he returned to the golden platform and tried to find some information.
After reading, he found that it was indeed as Chai An said. Recently, the various academies had been very active, and the frequency of exchanges and competitions was very high. Moreover, when he was traveling between the provinces on the flying boat, he could faintly feel that a large amount of resources were being transported to the north.
Chai An said that a new round of war was possible.
However, he was thinking of more things at this moment.
War required more people, and it definitely required the participation of many cultivators. Especially when it involved small-scale battles, cultivators were indispensable.
The stronger Xuanxiu in the Qingyang Upper Continent were undoubtedly in the Daoist sects. However, before investigating whether there was a problem with these cultivators, even if they were willing to go to the battlefield, the military administration and the governor's office would not dare to let them go.
And if the rear was not stable, the governor's office and the military administration would not dare to casually deploy the army to the north.
If this was the case, it made sense that the Inspection Bureau would lower their status and look for him now. They wanted to solve this problem as much as possible before the war started.
If it was any other time, the Inspection Bureau would have just thrown his request aside and ignored it. However, it was very difficult to say now.
Let's see if things would go as he wished.
Guang Continent's Yuan Wu County, where the Qingyang Upper Continent was governed.
This continent was different from the other continents. It directly landed on a root that was raised out of the Big Green Banyan. It was high up in the sky and looked down on the other continents.
At this moment, in a certain hall in the continent, there were three people with solemn expressions. They were walking along a straight stone path.
Walking at the front was Qingyang Upper Continent's Imperial Censor Meng Yan. He was about 50 years old and had a long beard. He looked resolute and his eyes contained a sharp light that could directly look into one's heart.
Behind him was the Inspection Bureau's Supervisor Xue Zhi and the Inspector Zheng Jiu.
The three of them quickly arrived in front of a grand hall. Meng Yan tidied his clothes and walked in first. Xue Zhi and Zheng Jiu followed behind.
There was only a pool of water in the pavilion. It looked deep and serene. There was a passage that extended into the pool. In the middle of the passage, there was a round platform.
Meng Yan's footsteps did not stop. He walked over and stood on the round platform. Xue Zhi and Zheng Jiu also walked over. Hearing the sound of water, the pool water suddenly rose.
Zheng Jiu watched as the pool of water rose from the bottom of his feet. It went past his calves, waist, chest, and finally the top of his head, submerging his entire body. But strangely, he didn't feel any water invading his body.
He felt as if he'd instantly entered another world. His surroundings were dim and misty, and it seemed as if there was nothing around him. Moreover, in front of him stood a jade wall that connected the heavens and the earth. Its surface was flat and extremely smooth.
Standing in front of this immeasurably vast jade wall, he felt like a tiny speck of dust.
Meng Yan opened his mouth and said: "This is the Xuanting set up here. With this item, we can send the memorial to the Xuanting."
He clasped his hands towards the jade wall. Then, he took out a prepared jade box from his sleeve. He raised his hands and said: "Qingyang Upper Continent's Imperial Censor Meng Yan, I have a memorial to report."
After a while, the jade wall released a ray of light. When the light disappeared, the jade box in his hand had disappeared.
He raised his head and straightened his sleeves. He turned around and said, "I brought you all here today because if I am not here one day, or if something happens, you all will be in charge of contacting Xuan Court."
Xue Zhi frowned: "Lord Envoy, as the Imperial Censor, you have the authority to supervise a continent. Who dares to attack you?"
Meng Yan shook his head: "We came down to attack the Dao Sect. Anything can happen. We have to prepare for the worst."
Xue Zhi's face was solemn: "Are we really going to attack the Dao Sect?"
Meng Yan stroked his beard: "We have to. The turbid tide is weakening. Qingyang Upper Continent cannot be alone anymore. We have to fight our way out. The Strange Gods in the north are also restless. At this time, we have to find a way to deal with the Dao Sect."
Xue Zhi frowned: "The most important person to deal with the Dao Sect is Chief Zhu Xuan. If he stops us, we will not be able to do anything."
Meng Yan said: "I can let you in on this. I have already communicated with Chief Zhu Xuan. He said he will give me an explanation."
Zheng Jiu was shocked. He did not understand: "Since Lord Envoy has already made an agreement with Chief Zhu Xuan, why did you send the jade wall and memorial to Xuanting?"
Meng Yan said indifferently: "It is just a precaution. If this does not work, we have to let Xuanting take a look. We have thought of all kinds of methods."
Xue Zhi nodded. He said to Zheng Jiu: "This is the Lord Envoy's way of protecting yourself. You have to learn it."
Meng Yan sighed: "I am in charge of supervising a continent. I have a lot of power and responsibility. Who knows how many people are watching behind me. Some things are useless but I have to do it." He paused and said: "Let's go."
Zheng Jiu was startled and said: "Lord Envoy, are we not waiting for the results?"
Meng Yan shook his head: "Ever since I took office, I have come here every month to submit a memorial. However, Xuanting rarely responded. I guess this time will not be an exception. We do not have to waste our time here."
But just as the three of them were about to leave, the jade wall behind them suddenly shone brightly. It lit up the entire place. The three of them turned around in shock. Then, they saw a majestic ray of light shooting out from the wall. It broke through the boundary and rushed into the distance!
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