Chapter 1426: Born a Saint

"Feng Ziyi also passed the Master Tower?"

There was a moment of stunned silence; Master Zhan and the others were speechless.

In the tens of thousands of years of the Master Tower's existence, only three people had ever passed it. What was happening these days? Two had passed in quick succession, and both succeeded?

"How long did he take?"

An elder couldn't help asking.

Master Zhang had taken about a quarter of an hour. How long had this Feng Ziyi taken?

"A full day..."

The elder who had spoken explained.

"A day isn't extremely fast, but it's still top-notch. As soon as he became an Eight-Star Master, the thoughts of the various hall masters stirred. Could he be the new hall master?"

Master Zhan speculated.

"Very likely!"

Many elders nodded simultaneously.

Although Master Zhang had passed quickly, no unusual changes occurred afterward. But this Feng Ziyi, as soon as he became an Eight-Star Master, caused such a stir. Could it be... that he had already gained the recognition of Saint Kui and become the sole candidate for hall master?

"This Feng Ziyi will definitely return to the Master Hall headquarters. How... do we establish him as the candidate?"

"That's unknown. Saint Kui is an ancient sage with far-reaching vision; perhaps he sees things we cannot!"

"To be honest, if the hall master truly appears in this era, I think Master Zhang is more likely! They say he is Feng Ziyi's senior brother, and in every aspect, he surpasses ordinary people by far too much!"

"The condition for selecting the hall master is possessing the Eye of Understanding. Although Master Zhang's talent is unparalleled, no less than the little princess of the Luo family, if he lacks this ability, it's all in vain!"

"That's true..."

Everyone discussed animatedly, their brows furrowed.

If there truly was a hall master candidate, both Master Zhang and Feng Ziyi were possible. Who exactly it was, they dared not confirm, but most leaned toward Feng Ziyi.

"It's most likely Feng Ziyi. Master Zhang should be the one to return later and take over Master Yang's position..."

After discussing for a while without reaching a conclusion, Master Zhan spoke: "Alright, since we've confirmed the hall master candidate, no one is to spread this matter. From now on, we must not show any neglect toward this future hall master. Any request, try to fulfill it..."

"Yes!"

Everyone nodded simultaneously and fell silent.

...

The distance from the Saint Son Hall to the Zhang family was vast; even riding Jian Qinsheng's beast pet, the flight took nearly a month.

With nothing to do, Zhang Xuan studied the hall master token and began to consolidate his cultivation.

After three days and nights, his strength at the peak of the Domain Realm was completely stabilized. He then tempered his physical body and primordial spirit anew, finally feeling at leisure.

Then he discussed swordsmanship with Jian Qinsheng, who benefited greatly.

They ambled along, flying for another twenty-odd days.

"In about two more days, we'll reach the Zhang family..."

Looking down at the undulating mountains and rivers below, Jian Qinsheng confirmed their position, filled with excitement.

In two days, he could avenge his humiliation and trample that arrogant, show-offish Xingmeng Sword Saint underfoot. Just thinking about it filled him with excitement.

"If we go and challenge them like this during their family gathering, would it violate the 'propriety' among masters?"

Zhang Xuan looked over.

Although he very much wanted to teach the Zhang family a lesson, as a master, one must act with restraint and not do as one pleased.

"Actually, it's not that I want to challenge them; they invited us. As the number one family on the continent, their family gathering naturally aims to establish authority... Taking the opportunity to teach them a lesson is most fitting!"

Jian Qinsheng snorted.

It wasn't that he wanted to come; they had been invited.

The purpose was to showcase the Zhang family's power to the world!

Before, he could only passively become their stepping stone. But now, with Master Zhang, this super genius who had comprehended two true interpretations, how could the younger generation of the Zhang family, no matter how formidable, compare?

Could they surpass him?

"Invited?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled.

"Yes, the Zhang family likes to do this. Every family gathering, they invite many people. Not just me, but also masters of music, alchemy, artifact forging, beast taming... many professions receive invitations and are asked to attend! They say it's for observing the ceremony, but in reality, it's for young people to engage in various contests..."

Despite his dissatisfaction, Jian Qinsheng couldn't help but sigh: "However, although they do this to highlight the Zhang family's prowess, one must admit they indeed have strong capital... Among cultivators of the same age, there are truly few who can surpass the Zhang family's geniuses!"

"Inviting various professions?"

Zhang Xuan was startled, then recalled what Bi Hongyin had said earlier.

It seemed that when that little genius was born, many professionals had been invited, including her teacher.

"The last Zhang family gathering was twenty years ago, at the full-moon celebration of that little genius. At that time, several of my students were all defeated by a single person..."

Recalling that scene, Jian Qinsheng's face was full of bitterness.

The personal disciple of Xingmeng Sword Saint, with one person and one sword, had beaten all his students until they had no strength to fight back, utterly losing face.

Because of this, he had been holding a grudge all these years with no outlet.

If not for meeting this Master Zhang, he might never have hoped to avenge this humiliation in his lifetime.

"The full-moon celebration of the little genius... By the way, since you attended that gathering, did you see the little genius?"

Curious, Zhang Xuan couldn't help asking.

"Of course I did. Although he had just been born, he gave off an extremely sharp aura, as if containing the great Dao of heaven and earth. A single glance would make one feel unstable in the Dao heart and inferior!"

Recalling the scene twenty years ago, Jian Qinsheng couldn't help but sigh: "I have to say, that Xing Jian Sheng guy not only has a profound understanding of the sword, but he also knows how to have children... I have never seen a child with such talent."

"A newborn child... what talent could it have? Isn't that a bit exaggerated!"

Zhang Xuan's expression turned unpleasant.

If this kid were truly that formidable, he would have long shaken the world. How could he have never appeared even once?

And the Zhang family remained tight-lipped about him, treating it as taboo?

"Exaggerated?"

Jian Qinsheng shook his head: "Not exaggerated at all!"

"Oh?"

"I'm telling the truth. Since you don't believe me, let me ask you: have you ever seen a born saint?"

Jian Qinsheng said.

"Born saint?" Zhang Xuan frowned, utterly confused.

"At birth, he had already reached the Saint level. Born a saint, without any need for cultivation!"

Jian Qinsheng nodded.

"Born a saint? That... how is that possible?"

Zhang Xuan's pupils contracted.

He had expended countless efforts and hard work to cultivate to the Saint realm, taking over half a year. For someone to be born a saint... how could that be?

He had never heard of anyone being able to do that.

Even Luo Ruoxi couldn't achieve that, right?

"Yes, when I first saw it, I found it hard to believe. But the fact is just so..."

Sighing, Jian Qinsheng suddenly remembered something and looked over: "By the way, come to think of it, that little genius's appearance bears some resemblance to yours..."