Chapter 1583: Luo Ruoxi's Identity

"The records of the Master Teacher Academy state that there are six legendary divine talismans, but that's not actually the case!"

Luo Ruoxi didn't answer his question but slowly said, "These six are subsidiary talismans, used to open six side halls in the Confucian Temple! To truly find the Spring and Autumn Ceremony, one must go to the main hall. The key is this mother talisman!"

"Mother talisman?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

"Yes!" Luo Ruoxi nodded. "We were fortunate to know about this place and find it, but they will too. Since Confucius left behind the legendary mother talisman, he wouldn't leave only one clue for people to choose. Once the mother talisman is found, the subsidiary talismans will automatically obey its command. Rather than going to the Zhang family, Luo family, or Master Teacher Academy to fight countless experts for them, it's better to come here directly and avoid more trouble."

"That's true..."

Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.

If everything she said was true, those who captured Zhao Ya would definitely come looking for the mother talisman.

They could just wait for them.

However, such matters were extremely confidential. Even Yang Shi probably didn't know about them. How did this woman know?

"Ruoxi, since you're not from the Luo family, then... what exactly is your identity? How can you know so many secrets that even the Master Teacher Academy can't uncover?"

Unable to hold back any longer, Zhang Xuan reached out and gently grasped the girl's soft hand. "Since we're together, I hope we can share any difficulties!"

Although she had said it was inconvenient to reveal for now, after this misunderstanding, he didn't want any more trouble.

Knowing in advance and being prepared would allow them to face future changes and difficulties together.

"I..."

Her hand caught, Luo Ruoxi tried to pull it back, but seeing his affectionate gaze, she finally stopped and shook her head. "Knowing my identity now would only harm you. Most importantly, it would disrupt some things and cause endless trouble... Let's forget it!"

"I'm not afraid!"

Zhang Xuan's gaze was firm.

"I know you're not afraid, but... I am!" Luo Ruoxi shook her head, looked at the young man before her, and said softly, "Don't worry, as long as we both stay true to our hearts, one day we'll be together. Heaven... cannot stop us!"

Seeing her expression, Zhang Xuan knew she wouldn't tell him. Asking more would be useless. He sighed inwardly and asked with some tension, "Then... can you tell me, are you... an alien spirit?"

He had mustered great courage to ask this.

Since this woman was not the little princess of the Luo family, yet so young and powerful, with such a formidable child servant... if not from the Hundred Schools of Thought, she might be related to the alien spirits!

After all, knowing so much about Confucius and the continent's secrets better than Yang Shi, besides these two possibilities... he couldn't think of any other!

If she were from the Hundred Schools of Thought, that would be fine. They were disciples of Confucius, and even if not master teachers, they would uphold the Five Constants and not go too far.

However, he had investigated the surnames of the Hundred Schools and found no 'Luo' family, which raised his suspicion.

If not from the Hundred Schools, being an alien spirit would be troublesome.

As a master teacher, even if his love remained undiminished, he could never ally with them!

That was his bottom line!

"I am not!"

Shaking her head, Luo Ruoxi knew what he was worried about and smiled gently. "Don't worry, what I do will not harm any human, let alone master teachers. I'm only looking for a close relative and something left here..."

"Close relative?"

"Yes, when I was very young, he taught me the principles of life. Back then, I was carefree and very happy, but..."

Her eyes flickered, and Luo Ruoxi seemed to think of something, her expression turning somber and sorrowful. However, she stopped mid-sentence. "If I could trade my life for his, I would rather it be me who had the problem, not him!"

"This..."

Hearing that she was not related to the alien spirits, Zhang Xuan sighed in relief and quickly looked at her. "If it's a medical condition, my medical skills are quite good..."

With the Library of Heaven's Path, he could find the root of any illness. Even if his strength was insufficient to cure it, he could at least find a glimmer of hope for better treatment.

"It's not a medical issue..." Luo Ruoxi shook her head, smiled gently, her eyes tender. "Don't worry about these things. If you truly want to be with me, focus on improving your strength... That's the best confession, not excessive worry."

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan nodded and tightened his grip on her hand.

Since she was unwilling to elaborate, she must have her reasons. As long as it didn't violate his principles or harm humanity, he would fully support her without backing down.

The Luo Ruoxi of before was ethereal and aloof, giving off an air of inaccessibility. Even he couldn't see through her inner thoughts and intentions.

Now, she was like a truly living girl, treating him as someone she could confide in.

Although he still didn't know her true identity... so what? Whatever she wanted to do, he would give his all without hesitation!

"You're now at the initial stage of Saint Domain Ninth Layer. Breaking through to Great Saint is the key!"

Luo Ruoxi looked at him. "My constitution is special, and my cultivation method is completely different from yours, so I can't give you guidance. Moreover, the most important thing is... talking too much with you will cause great trouble and form greater constraints on your future growth... My child servant is knowledgeable and understands cultivation well. You can discuss any difficulties with him; it will greatly help your strength improvement!"

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

Yesterday at the Luo family, he had just scared away the lightning tribulation and reached the initial stage of Saint Domain Ninth Layer. This strength was decent among the younger generation on the continent, and his progress wasn't slow, but now Zhang Xuan felt immense pressure.

After Zhao Ya activated her constitution, her strength surpassed his! Zheng Yang became a War Son and was cultivating in the Spring and Autumn Hall, stronger than him! Wei Ruyan, Yuan Tao, and even Lu Chong all had strength far exceeding his...

Being the teacher who lagged behind was truly frustrating.

Moreover, now his girlfriend was even more formidable. One servant had thrown the entire Luo family into chaos, and even Yang Shi might not be able to match him...

Her own cultivation was even more unfathomable!

As her boyfriend, the pressure was immense!

If he didn't cultivate quickly, how could he... take charge and show his manly prowess in the future?

The child servant Wu Chen had seen that Zhang Xuan and the others were talking and knew not to disturb them, so he had quietly stepped aside. Now, hearing the summons, he came over.

"The four directions and up and down are called 'yu.' The Saint Domain Ninth Layer, the Space Realm, involves the comprehension of space. Although you've broken through to the initial stage of Saint Domain Ninth Layer, to reach the peak, you need not only an accumulation of power but, more importantly, an understanding of space... I have some insights on space here that might help your cultivation!"

Wu Chen took out a few books and handed them over.

He looked young, only thirteen or fourteen, but when it came to cultivation, he had an air of maturity and the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"Thank you..."

Having witnessed his use of spatial power, Zhang Xuan knew this person's understanding of space was extraordinary. He took the books and glanced through them, nodding to himself.

These books were indeed remarkable. Although far inferior to the Space-Derived Heaven's Book, they had great reference value. Comparing the two could help fill in some defects and loopholes.

Just as he was about to supplement them and see if he could advance the Space-Derived Heaven's Book further, he saw the child servant looking at him with a serious expression.

"These books are my lifelong insights. When studying them, you must be cautious and meticulous. If you don't understand something, ask directly. Don't be greedy for quick success. If you cultivate properly, with your talent, Teacher Zhang, it's not impossible to reach the peak of Saint Domain Ninth Layer within a month!"

"A month?"

Zhang Xuan was stunned.

"Yes, such a short time to break through is indeed incredible, and many find it hard to believe. But I have a deep understanding of space. As long as you strictly follow my requirements, you will surely succeed!" The child servant clasped his hands behind his back, his face full of confidence.

"No, it's not that I think the time is short, but... it's too long!" Zhang Xuan scratched his head awkwardly.

"Too long?"

The child servant was taken aback.

"Yes... wait for me a moment!"

Zhang Xuan closed his eyes.

Rumble!

The power within him instantly reached its peak, and in the blink of an eye, it surged rapidly.

Before entering the wedding hall, he had met Ren Qingyuan and others, who had brought him a copy of the Saint Domain Ninth Layer cultivation technique. He had scanned it and already formed a Heaven's Path technique.

Although the spatial technique the child servant provided was powerful, it was only supplementary for advancing in Saint Domain Ninth Layer. The Heaven's Path technique was the most suitable.

Last time, Xing Jian Sheng had given him many items, allowing him to break through twice in a row. Even with the addition of the Qilin Beast and Azure Dragon Beast, he had used less than half.

Now was the perfect opportunity to break through.

Gurgle, gurgle!

His dantian seemed to boil, and surging power rolled through his meridians. In an instant, it broke through previous constraints, causing his cultivation to rise steadily.

Initial stage of the Space Realm!

Middle stage of the Space Realm!

...

"Th-this..."

Stumbling back two steps, the child servant's face turned pale with fright, and he trembled uncontrollably. "How can it be so fast?"

The Space Realm required an understanding of space combined with power advancement to improve cultivation. He had just given his compiled insights to the other party, and this guy was breaking through linearly...

Moreover, without any pause, as if someone had suppressed their cultivation and then unsealed it...

Could there really be someone in the world with such talent?

"He's special. Fast breakthroughs are nothing unusual!"

Seeing his reaction, Luo Ruoxi smiled faintly from the side.

She knew he was a Heaven-recognized master teacher, recognized even by the heavens. No matter how fast his progress, it was nothing special.

"Special... but not this special!" The child servant's scalp tingled, and he felt like tearing his hair out.

Rumble!

Before he finished speaking, the surging aura stopped. Zhang Xuan exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and the power within him slowly stabilized at the peak of Saint Domain Ninth Layer.

"Done, finished!"

Clapping his hands, Zhang Xuan looked over and smiled lightly. "Well, it didn't take a month, did it!"