Chapter 1137: Zhang Xuan, Level Three

"Elder Wei happened to be near Qingyuan City, so he was sent over."

Seeing his confusion, President Ruan explained.

The headquarters of the Spirit Awakener Guild, like other headquarters, was far from here. Even a Saint Realm tier 4 or 5 sacred beast couldn't fly there without a long journey. This Elder Wei happened to be nearby, which allowed him to arrive within three days.

After the introduction, he turned around: "Elder Wei, this is the super genius I told you about, Master Zhang! His talent in spirit awakening is extremely high, reaching a shocking level!"

"Mm!" Elder Wei nodded and looked at Zhang Xuan: "President Ruan has told me all about you. In just a few hours, from knowing nothing, relying solely on reading books, you successfully awakened the guild... Your talent in spirit awakening is indeed terrifyingly strong!"

"You flatter me..."

Zhang Xuan quickly waved his hand, somewhat puzzled: "May I ask why the elder has come specifically to see me?"

"Master Zhang is straightforward, so I won't hide anything. Upon hearing about your deeds, the headquarters attaches great importance to you and hopes to invite you to the Spirit Awakener Guild headquarters for training..."

Without beating around the bush, Elder Wei said.

Having reached her level of cultivation, there was no need for pleasantries.

"Go to the Spirit Awakener Guild headquarters?" Zhang Xuan shook his head: "President Ruan must have told you that I am a master teacher. Spirit awakening is only a supplementary skill, not my main profession!"

If he didn't reach Nine Star Master Teacher before the age of thirty, his life would be in danger. Although spirit awakening was good, it meant nothing to him.

To be honest, going to their headquarters and using their resources to improve his strength would greatly benefit his future development, but... the more benefits you receive, the more obligations you must fulfill. They wouldn't let you gain for free and then leave.

For this reason, he had always adhered to his principles, moving forward step by step, unwilling to owe too great a favor that he couldn't repay, ultimately delaying his master teacher advancement and cultivation.

"You can resign from the master teacher profession!"

Elder Wei looked at him calmly, a strong confidence on her face: "With your talent, if you cultivate seriously, with the headquarters' training, it's not impossible to control the Spirit Awakening Mountain and become the Spirit Awakening King! Reaching that level, you can roam the continent, and even Nine Star Master Teachers would treat you with courtesy... Isn't that much better than being a so-called master teacher?"

Although the Spirit Awakener Guild was a supplementary profession and not as powerful as other professions, reaching the highest level was still extremely terrifying.

Especially once you master the sacred land and become the Spirit Awakening King... what fear would there be of Nine Star Master Teachers!

"I will not resign from the master teacher profession!" Zhang Xuan shook his head: "That is my lifelong pursuit. I will learn spirit awakening, but only as a supplementary skill!"

Master teacher was his foundation. Supplementary skills could be learned, but they must not hinder his main profession.

Otherwise, it would violate his teacher's heart, and the identity recognized by heaven would suffer backlash, destabilizing his dao heart and creating inner demons.

"You don't have to answer me so quickly. I can give you a few days to consider. This is a chance to rise to the top overnight. Once missed, there will be no second chance..." Elder Wei frowned.

If it were anyone else with such talent, they would immediately agree. After all, the Spirit Awakener Guild was a major power on the continent.

Even if it couldn't compare to behemoths like the Master Teacher Pavilion or the Battle Teacher Pavilion, it was not something small guilds could match.

"Thank you for your kindness, but there's no need to consider this matter!"

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Supplementary skills were acceptable, but his main profession was non-negotiable.

However, he knew that answering like this would not convince the other party.

Otherwise, after spending enormous resources to train him, if he ended up becoming a master teacher and leaving, wouldn't that be equivalent to training talent for the Master Teacher Pavilion?

"Although master teacher is the number one profession on the continent, competition within the Master Teacher Pavilion is fierce, and resources are limited. Reaching Nine Star is no easy feat... If you come to the Spirit Awakener Guild, we have women everywhere here. You can marry as many as you want! Even if you prefer, you can awaken weapons or buildings and keep them as companions, no problem..."

Elder Wei continued.

"Back then, the Icefield Palace offered me the same conditions, and I refused. Can the women of your Spirit Awakener Guild be better than those of the Icefield Palace?"

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

It seemed that in women's eyes, men never left a good impression; they all thought men were lecherous...

Ridiculous!

Did they really think women held great temptation for him? If so, Hu Yaoyao, Zhao Feiwu, Mo Yu, and others would have stayed by his side long ago. He wouldn't have barely glanced at them.

"Icefield Palace?"

Elder Wei was startled.

Although many women in the Spirit Awakener Guild were also stunning, they still fell far short of the Icefield Palace.

There, many women cultivated pure yin attribute techniques, each one a national beauty, incomparably enchanting.

For this reason, countless major powers on the continent prided themselves on marrying women from the Icefield Palace.

Knowing that this force had invited the man before her without success, Elder Wei hesitated for a moment, then flipped her wrist, and a pale gray stone appeared in her palm.

"I have here a spirit awakening test stone that can test talent. If you can reach level ten... I can apply to the headquarters for better conditions, and it might even be possible not to make you resign from the master teacher profession."

"Test talent?"

"Yes, to be honest with you, only those with spirit awakening talent reaching level ten have the chance to awaken the Spirit Awakening Mountain... Unfortunately, the guild hasn't seen a cultivator with such talent in over five thousand years!"

Pausing, Elder Wei switched to telepathy.

This was a guild secret. Meeting him for the first time, she shouldn't have spoken of it, but according to President Ruan, the man before her had likely reached this level, and she had to bring him back to headquarters no matter what.

Otherwise, the guild would grow weaker and eventually be devoured by other forces.

Even if supplementary professions could rely on other professions, they still needed their own strength. Otherwise, they would become dependent on others and lose their voice.

"Spirit Awakening Mountain..."

"The Spirit Awakening Mountain is a natural treasure born from heaven and earth, and also our guild's greatest reliance. This stone was mined from it. Once successfully awakened, one can possess combat power comparable to a Nine Star Master Teacher, roaming the world freely!"

Elder Wei said.

"So powerful?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

Successfully awakening could grant combat power comparable to a Nine Star Master Teacher—that was truly tempting.

It was a complete leap to the top.

Moreover, he could retain his master teacher profession and gain such an opportunity... It would be a lie to say he wasn't swayed.

If that were the case, he wouldn't have to worry about so-called superior-grade spirit stones or supreme-grade spirit stones.

He could have as many as he wanted, and his strength could increase by a level each day. In about ten days, he might reach the pinnacle of the continent, becoming an existence as powerful as Confucius.

"Yes!"

Seeing him tempted, Elder Wei nodded and handed over the test stone in her palm.

"The test is simple. Just hold the stone, calm your mind, and it will automatically test your talent..."

"Mm!" Taking it casually, Zhang Xuan nodded.

He gripped it tightly with both hands and closed his eyes.

To be honest, he also wanted to see how high his talent in spirit awakening really was.

If it met the requirements and the other party didn't demand he resign from the master teacher profession... going along wouldn't be a big deal.

Buzz!

Instantly, he entered a state of utter calm, and the test stone in his palm emitted a dazzling light.

"Done!"

After a moment, the light dissipated, and Zhang Xuan released his grip.

Elder Wei and President Ruan hurriedly looked over. The moment they saw it, their brows twitched, and they rubbed their eyes in disbelief.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing their expressions, Zhang Xuan found it strange. He looked down and also gaped: "How is this possible?"

On the test stone, a line of text appeared... "Three!"

"Does this 'three' mean level three?"

Zhang Xuan couldn't help asking.

Earlier, it was said that the highest was level ten. He had easily reached the level of a Seven Star peak Spirit Awakener. Even if not level ten, he should be at least level seven or eight... What did a 'three' mean?

"It's level three."

Elder Wei's mouth twitched.

Having heard the full report and personally seen the awakened guild, she thought this man was at least level nine... How could it only be 'level three'?

Wasn't that too low?

"What does this level signify? Is it... very weak?"

Zhang Xuan looked over.

"This..."

Her face full of conflict, Elder Wei didn't know how to answer. She paused, then pointed at the test stone in his palm: "This stone... is level four!"

"..." Zhang Xuan.

"Maybe I should try again..."

Afraid of an error, he tried several more times, but the result was the same: 'three'.

Seeing the number, Zhang Xuan rubbed his forehead, feeling helpless.

He had thought his talent was good, but now it seemed he wasn't even as good as a stone...

Thinking about it was frustrating.

It seemed that the reason he had become a Spirit Awakener so quickly and successfully awakened the guild was not due to his high talent, but because the Heaven's Path功法 was too overpowering!

"Forget it, I'll take my leave today, Master Zhang..."

Elder Wei shook her head with a bitter smile.

If it had been a mistake once, but after several times, even she had to give up.

This Master Zhang's spirit awakening talent was not only poor but abysmally bad... The reason he could awaken the guild was probably due to some coincidence.

She had thought a genius with level ten talent might appear, and the Spirit Awakener Guild might be saved, but now... it was still too wishful thinking.

If level ten geniuses were so easy to come by, their guild wouldn't have had a vacant president position for over five thousand years, remaining an appendage to other professions.

"You're welcome..."

Zhang Xuan was full of embarrassment.

Just moments ago, he had been bargaining with her righteously, only to be tested as worse than a stone...

Thinking about it was humiliating.

"I hope Master Zhang will not disclose the matters of our guild."

After a telepathic message and receiving an affirmative answer, Elder Wei then addressed President Ruan: "Let's go!"

Just as the two were about to leave the courtyard, a crisp voice rang out.

"Teacher... could I try this test stone?"