Chapter 1559: The World Shaken

The Xuan Yuan Empire.

As an empire promoted from a kingdom, though not dazzling among the many empires, it surged with talent, accumulated strength steadily, and developed at an extremely fast pace.

In just half a year, it had already become a standout among second-rate empires, far surpassing the Ten Thousand Nations Alliance.

Empress Mo Yu sat on the throne, looking around with heavy authority.

“Speak up. Weren’t you full of opinions before? Why silent today?”

“Your Majesty, we must not act rashly! This is a decision of the Master Teacher Hall. If we voice support for Master Zhang, it means opposing the Master Teacher Hall. I fear… the empire, so hard-won, might be reduced to its original state!”

A minister stepped forward, gritting his teeth.

“I disagree with Minister Chen’s view. Without Master Zhang, our Xuan Yuan Kingdom could never have been promoted to an empire. If we remain silent when our benefactor is humiliated, what face do we have to stand in court and lead the people?”

Another minister stepped forward.

“I agree with Censor Li. We can ignore other master teachers because we don’t know them, but Master Zhang poured his heart and soul into promoting the Xuan Yuan Kingdom. We absolutely cannot stand by!”

“If we don’t stand by, what can we do with our strength? You must understand, this is a decision from the Master Teacher Hall headquarters…”

“Even if we can do nothing, I don’t want people to think our Xuan Yuan Empire has forgotten its roots, forgotten its benefactor…”

“Repaying kindness isn’t about throwing yourself into a fire. You’re just being obstinate…”

…

“Enough!”

Seeing the chaos below, Empress Mo Yu suddenly stood up: “Master Zhang must be saved. That is my bottom line. Censor Li, write a petition in my name, proclaiming to all who have received Master Zhang’s kindness in the empire, and gather their signatures to appeal to the heavens! Even the Master Teacher Hall headquarters cannot always be right, nor can they ignore the will of the people!”

“Yes…”

Hearing the emperor’s decision, the quarreling ministers dared not speak further, each lowering their heads.

“Your Majesty…”

Just as they were about to write the petition, a general in armor rushed in: “This is newly received news… Master Zhang… Master Zhang is fine!”

“Fine?”

Hurriedly taking the letter, Mo Yu opened it and quickly read through. Her face alternated between red and pale, incredulous.

“Master Zhang is actually… the head of the Zhang family, a super-first-rate clan?”

“Zhao Ya is the Palace Master of the Ice Field Palace, with cultivation that even Acting Hall Master Ren Qingyuan can’t match? Wang Ying, that little girl, became the President of the Spirit Awakener Guild? Zheng Yang became the Hall Master of the Warrior Hall? Yuan Tao, that fatty, is actually the head of the Yuan family? And Lu Chong, that child, has become a Grandmaster of Witch Souls, able to hold his own against a nine-star master teacher?”

“If I… hadn’t become this emperor, but followed closely behind him, would I now also be a top expert of the continent?”

Her body stiff, Mo Yu was speechless.

Zhao Ya, Wang Ying, Zheng Yang—these people had initially been far weaker than her, each one incredibly feeble. Yet in less than a year, they had all become major powers!

She had known early on that with Master Zhang’s talent, he was no mere pond fish; he would surely soar to the heavens. But she never dreamed that each of his disciples would also reach peak strength, worthy of admiration.

“What a pity… the opportunity has passed…”

Her eyes were full of loss.

Previously, she thought becoming the emperor of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom was like a carp leaping over the dragon gate. Now she realized that the so-called emperor was truly inferior to following behind Master Zhang as an obedient student…

“It seems that from now on, this continent will be Master Zhang’s world…”

Shaking her head, Mo Yu cast aside her disappointment and sighed.

…

In a mountain range with drifting clouds, a woman sat cross-legged on a protruding rock in a mountain stream, her eyes filled with worry.

It was Princess Yu Fei’er, who had parted ways with Zhang Xuan.

After leaving Qingyuan City, Yu Fei’er had become a disciple of nine-star master teacher Ji Ruochen and was now cultivating.

“Junior sister, this is a message just sent by the teacher!”

A figure flew over from the air, handing her a letter.

Yu Fei’er quickly tore it open, glanced at it, and immediately froze.

“He is the little genius of the Zhang family? That means…”

“Yes, this Zhang Xuan is truly a genius. Not only does he improve quickly himself, but his students are even more outstanding… The teacher is full of admiration and praise!” the figure sighed. “It probably won’t be long before his name spreads across the world!”

“Yes…”

Yu Fei’er seemed lost in thought, dazed.

…

The Jiang family.

“You say this Zhang Xuan not only resisted the Master Teacher Hall’s pursuit alone but also transformed into the head of the Zhang family, and his disciples are all incredibly powerful?”

A middle-aged man spun around, his eyes wide as if seeing a ghost.

“Yes!”

“Prepare generous gifts. Go visit the Zhang family now… No need. Isn’t he going to the Luo family to propose? Let’s go directly to the Luo family, send gifts, and wish them a harmonious union for a hundred years… No, I’ll go myself!”

The middle-aged man waved his hand grandly.

…

The Mu family.

Mu Yuan knelt outside the mansion, motionless.

To be readmitted to the family, he had knelt here for ten days and ten nights, but no one paid him any attention.

He had gone to beg the steward, but to no avail.

Back then, as a genius of the Mu family, he had never received such treatment.

But he knew he had been wrong in the past. As long as he could return, he could endure even longer than ten days.

Suppressing his body’s weakness, Mu Yuan clenched his teeth.

Creak!

Just as he was about to give up, the gate suddenly swung open, and the clan head, who had been invisible before, rushed out hurriedly.

“Get up quickly…”

Coming to his side, the clan head helped him up and gave him a pill to take.

As the pill entered his throat, Mu Yuan immediately felt a surge of power in his body, and the previous fatigue vanished in an instant.

“This is… a ninth-grade pill?” Mu Yuan was startled.

Even as a genius, he had never been qualified to take medicine of this level. How could he have it directly fed to him after leaving the family for so long?

“Mu Yuan, I’ve looked into your experiences over the years… Since you have received Master Zhang’s kindness and know him… Alright, I now agree to your return to the family and grant you the status of elder! This time, Master Zhang is going to the Luo family to propose. You will represent the Mu family and deliver a congratulatory gift!”

The clan head said with a smile.

“Master Zhang? Which Master Zhang?” Mu Yuan was bewildered.

“Of course, Master Zhang Xuan, the little genius of the Zhang family, the clan head!” the clan head laughed.

“Zhang… Master Zhang has become the head of the Zhang family? And a little genius?”

Mu Yuan stood frozen.

Only then did he understand why the clan head was so excited and let him reclaim his ancestral roots… It was all because he knew Master Zhang!

It was Master Zhang who had changed his fate.

…

The same scene played out in countless top-tier major powers.

In short, on this day, the Master Teacher Continent was filled with one name.

Everyone knew a master teacher called “Zhang Xuan.”

The continent was terrified, the world shaken!