Chapter 1555: The Master Teacher Hall Apologizes (Part 2)

"Tens of millions of supreme-grade spirit stones? That's robbery!"

The nine-star master teacher who had spoken earlier nearly exploded, and the other nine-star master teachers all glared angrily.

Supreme-grade spirit stones were extremely rare; even the headquarters of the Master Teacher Hall could not produce tens of millions at once. This was simply talking nonsense.

"Robbery? How could that be? We are reasonable people and never do such things..."

Yuan Tao chuckled and turned to address the crowd: "Elders of the Yuan family, friends from the War Teacher Hall, experts of the Poison Hall, senior and junior fellow apprentices, if they really can't produce the stones, my suggestion is to leave their storage rings as compensation. There's no need to strip their clothes, even though the master teacher robes they wear are custom-made by headquarters and quite valuable... After all, we are reasonable people, not here to rob!"

"You..."

Hearing this, the members of the Master Teacher Hall nearly fainted.

If this wasn't robbery, what was?

This was worse than robbery, wasn't it?

Ren Qingyuan could no longer hold back. He looked up at the young man not far away: "Master Zhang, is this your intention?"

"Stop messing around!"

Seeing his disciples so mischievous, Zhang Xuan waved his hand, looking helpless: "Nephew Qingyuan, my disciples are unruly by nature. Please forgive my rudeness."

"Nephew?" Ren Qingyuan staggered.

"Things like storage rings were just a joke. However... what they said is very true. I, Zhang Xuan, have walked this path with integrity and uprightness; I am virtuous and far-sighted; I sacrifice myself for others and work for the common good; I am clear in conscience and noble in character. I may not be a towering figure, but I have never been ashamed of my heart. I examine myself three times daily, always upholding the rules of a master teacher, and have never done anything against the ethics of the profession. Yet now you accuse me of wanton destruction and breaking rules, and seek to arrest me... If I let you leave like this, it would not conform to the rules and would likely chill the hearts of all master teachers who have always prided themselves on their conduct!"

With his hands behind his back, Zhang Xuan looked over.

"You... Fine, this time it is my fault. I am willing to accept punishment. Name your terms. As long as the Master Teacher Hall can afford it, I will not refuse!"

Though burning with anger, Ren Qingyuan knew the other party was right. He cupped his fists and bowed his head.

"Compensation is not necessary. I am fond of learning and research. The Master Teacher Hall governs the world, and countless techniques and scriptures originate from it. Therefore, I have long admired its collection... If the Master Teacher Hall could copy one copy of each cultivation technique from the Cave Void realm to the Ancient Sage realm and give them to me to study, I would be extremely grateful!"

Zhang Xuan said.

For him, no compensation was as practical as techniques and scriptures.

With these, he could condense the Heavenly Path techniques and make rapid progress in strength.

"The techniques of the Master Teacher Hall are confidential and cannot be casually given to others. Please propose another condition!"

Ren Qingyuan waved his hand.

The reason the Master Teacher Hall stood at the pinnacle of the continent was that many top-tier scriptures could not be passed on without exceptional talent and good character.

Moreover, many techniques were too powerful; without guidance, not only could one fail to master them, but one could also easily go astray. Even nine-star master teachers needed to study previous notes and be cautious when learning... Copying and giving them away was absolutely impossible!

"I won't ask for techniques that are too profound or confidential. Just those you can freely disclose, the more the better!"

Zhang Xuan said.

Although master teachers spread knowledge to all, the truly core techniques were not to be taught to just anyone.

The Way cannot be lightly transmitted!

Back then, Confucius had three thousand students, but only seventy-two achieved mastery, and each was taught different methods, not the same techniques.

He himself taught Wang Ying, Zheng Yang, Zhao Ya, and others differently from the start, instructing them individually, only giving large lectures on the most basic content.

"This..."

Hearing that he did not want overly confidential techniques, Ren Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Very well. However, only the scriptures for Saint Domain eighth and ninth levels are available... Beyond that realm, everyone's path is different, and there are no reference techniques. Moreover, they are sealed in the Heavenly Book Pavilion of the Master Teacher Hall. If you want to see them, you must enter yourself; they cannot be copied."

"This..." Hearing this, Zhang Xuan turned to look at Xing Jiansheng, who nodded, confirming the truth. Only then did he say helplessly: "Very well."

"We have many scriptures for Saint Domain eighth level among us and can give them to you now. However, those for the ninth level will need to be copied for you after returning to the Master Teacher Hall headquarters," Ren Qingyuan continued.

"Mm." Since the Master Teacher Hall had agreed, given their status, they would not go back on their word. Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Everyone, please take out one copy of each Saint Domain eighth level technique you have and give them to me..."

Seeing his agreement, Ren Qingyuan said no more and turned to give orders.

"Yes!"

The many nine-star master teachers took out their scriptures, and over ten master teachers produced several thousand volumes.

Handing over the books, Ren Qingyuan flicked his sleeve: "Master Zhang, today's incident is my fault. After I return, I will resign from the position of acting hall master! Consider this my apology to you."

This time, the affair had caused a huge scandal for the Master Teacher Hall. To restore dignity and reputation, they would have to announce to the world that all blame fell on him.

With such a grave charge, the position of acting hall master would certainly be lost. Rather than be criticized later, it was better to resign directly.

"Farewell!"

After bowing, he also saluted Master Yang, then turned and led the group away.

Unexpected that the other party would resign as acting hall master, Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly, then looked at Master Yang not far away with confusion: "Junior Brother..."

He had not told this person that he wanted to keep the hall master token; why had he spoken on his behalf?

"A Heaven-recognized master teacher can easily refine the hall master token. Since you were unwilling to hand it over, you must have already refined it. That thing turned into a water droplet and disappeared into your palm, right?"

Master Yang transmitted his voice.

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

It seemed this person knew, saving him the trouble of explaining.

"By refining it and using the water droplet, you will gain power invincible below the Ancient Sage realm. Senior Brother, do you think it no longer matters whether you reveal your identity as a Heaven-recognized master teacher?"

Master Yang continued to transmit.

Zhang Xuan acknowledged, then looked over with confusion: "Why?"

The reason he dared not admit to being a Heaven-recognized master teacher was that his strength was too low, and he feared the Heterodox tribes would hear the news and besiege him. But now that he had refined the hall master token, once he merged with the water droplet, he would have combat power invincible below the Ancient Sage realm. Speaking out would not matter!

Even if he directly said that the hall master token had been refined by him, it would be fine. Why deliberately conceal it?

"To tell you the truth, the Heterodox Emperor of the Heterodox tribe has already arrived on the Master Teacher Continent!"

Master Yang's expression turned grave: "If I am not mistaken, he likely knows something. Once the news of a Heaven-recognized master teacher leaks, you will still be in danger!"

"In danger? What strength does this Heterodox Emperor have?"

Zhang Xuan could not help asking.

If he was invincible below the Ancient Sage realm, why worry?

"His strength has reached..."

Master Yang's expression was solemn: "Ancient Sage!"