Chapter 1853: The Mysteries of the Ancient Lands

Unaware that his true identity had already been guessed by Yang Shi and the others, Zhang Xuan was currently suspended in midair, with his many disciples lined up behind him.

It had been over a month since Liu Yang ascended to the throne as the Emperor of the Alien Spirit Race.

The New Year had just passed, and the royal city was filled with a festive atmosphere both inside and out.

During this time, Zhang Xuan had been instructing his disciples, as if time had returned to the Tianxuan Kingdom.

No grudges, no responsibilities, no burdens—only the peaceful coexistence of teacher and students, spending each day in the ocean of knowledge, rejoicing over a new technique, excited over a new cultivation method.

After systematic study, Zhao Ya and the others had consolidated their unstable power, greatly improving their strength and combat prowess. Yuan Tao had also succeeded in his second attempt to break through to the Ancient Sage realm.

As for Liu Yang, he had broken through to the peak of the Blood Drop Rebirth stage, gaining complete control over the Alien Spirit Race with no voices of rebellion remaining.

Zhang Xuan's strength remained at the peak of the Immortal Realm, but his aura was more steady, his mind more stable, as if he could break through with a single thought.

Two months of consolidation had deepened his understanding of the Ancient Sage level and greatly increased his combat power. With the Dragon Bone Divine Spear, he was unmatched under the Void Shattering realm.

Even if he encountered the previous 'god' again, he would no longer be unable to withstand even a single blow.

While he progressed quickly, the Ruthless Person progressed even more. With his skeleton fully restored and flesh regenerated from the straw cloak, he now possessed combat power at the Blood Drop Rebirth stage. However, for some reason, he could not directly leave like Luo Ruoxi.

'Now I only have the ability to remain unharmed when space is shattered. There is still some distance from truly leaving this world; at the earliest, I would need to reach the peak of the Void Shattering realm!'

After consolidating his cultivation for a while, the Ruthless Person understood and explained, 'If one could enter another plane just by breaking through to this realm, Kong Shi would not have directly captured the god who descended into this world.'

Hearing this explanation, Zhang Xuan understood.

That made sense. Kong Shi already possessed this level of strength before leaving the Master Teacher Continent, indicating that this level was still insufficient to leave.

Otherwise, the Ruthless Person would not have been killed by Kong Shi back then, his bones scattered across the land, taking Zhang Xuan over a year to gather them all.

'Teacher, I have searched through all the books of the Alien Spirit Race and found that the god who appeared before was not a true god race member nor a spirit god, but came from the Upper Firmament!'

Liu Yang flew over from a distance, clasped his fists, and bowed.

During this time, besides instructing the disciples in their cultivation, Zhang Xuan had also asked Liu Yang, in his capacity as the Emperor of the Alien Spirit Race, to investigate the legends and information about the 'god' in hopes of finding traces of Luo Ruoxi's whereabouts and true identity.

'Upper Firmament?'

'It is a special plane, completely different from the Master Teacher Continent. The god who came last time is one of many in that world. There is abundant Ancient Sage Qi there, allowing cultivation to progress rapidly, faster than even the most powerful blessed lands on the Master Teacher Continent!'

Liu Yang explained.

The Alien Spirit Race had the ability to communicate with 'gods.' Although such matters were rarely recorded, mostly as legends, there were still many traces to follow.

'However... the passage to the Upper Firmament has been completely sealed, the heavenly road cut off. For them to descend requires great cost and sacrifices to complete. As for us ascending, it is almost impossible...'

Knowing what the teacher wanted to do, Liu Yang paused and explained.

'The Upper Firmament sealed, the heavenly road cut off?' Zhang Xuan fell silent.

He had already guessed this; otherwise, countless experts would not be trapped in this world, unable to cross over.

'As for what you asked me to investigate about Kong Shi back then... After he captured that immortal envoy, he soon disappeared. Now I speculate that he went to the Upper Firmament... Later, the Hundred Schools of Philosophers also left the continent to guard a special place and never returned... I think that the disappearance of Kong Shi back then must be best known by the Hundred Schools of Philosophers. Here, it is impossible to find out any more!'

Liu Yang continued.

Zhang Xuan slowly nodded.

If anyone in this world knew the most about Kong Shi, it was definitely the Hundred Schools of Philosophers!

Their lineage held the most knowledge.

'Do you know where exactly the Hundred Schools of Philosophers are?' Zhang Xuan turned to look at Moling Ancient Sage beside him.

He had contacted the Hundred Schools of Philosophers before, which led to the ambush of Chenyong Emperor and the current situation of the Alien Spirit Race... The Master Teacher Pavilion might not know where the Hundred Schools of Philosophers were, but he could not be unaware.

'They should be in the Kunxu Realm!'

Moling Ancient Sage thought for a moment and said.

'Kunxu Realm?' Zhang Xuan was puzzled.

He had heard of many secret realms and ruins, but this was the first time he had heard of this one.

'On the Master Teacher Continent, there are many ancient lands. I'm sure the Guild Leader has heard of them. These ancient lands have no Master Teacher Pavilions established, yet they possess the most primal power, even capable of restoring damaged bloodlines!'

Moling Ancient Sage said.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

The Tianxuan Kingdom was an ancient land, which was why he, stripped of his bloodline, was sent there, and the same for Yuan Tao.

'I am not sure of the exact location of the Kunxu Realm, but it must be related to these ancient lands... Perhaps these ancient lands are the entrances to it!'

Pausing, Moling Ancient Sage said.

He had only communicated with them and had never left the Alien Spirit Race, so he did not know the exact location of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers.

'Related to the ancient lands?'

Zhang Xuan frowned, paused for a moment, and said, 'I plan to return to the Tianxuan Kingdom. Who among you is willing to come?'

To be honest, he sometimes wondered why he had transmigrated to the Tianxuan Kingdom and gathered so many talented students...

Perhaps this ancient land without a master teacher was not as simple as imagined. Hearing the other's words now, there might be deeper layers to explore.

'I want to go back. It's been over a year since I left; I should go see my father...'

Zhao Ya smiled slightly.

Following the teacher, she had left her homeland. Now that she had become a major figure, even reaching the Ancient Sage level, she wanted to go back and visit.

'I want to go too!'

Wang Ying also nodded repeatedly.

The others also spoke in unison, all wanting to go back and see.

'Liu Yang, don't go. You continue to oversee the Alien Spirit Race. The rest of you come with me!'

Seeing that everyone had the same idea, Zhang Xuan smiled and gave orders.

Although the Alien Spirit Race was unified, it was still a turbulent time. Without the sole emperor to hold the fort, problems could easily arise.

'Yes!'

Full of reluctance, Liu Yang finally nodded.

'Huoxu Ancient Sage, you stay here and lead the clan to assist Liu Yang...' After arranging for him, Zhang Xuan instructed again.

Huoxu Ancient Sage nodded.

'Let's go!'

Having given all instructions, Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, took out the Dragon Bone Divine Spear, and thrust it forward. A passage appeared, and the crowd followed closely behind, walking straight in.