Chapter 1871: Fan Xiaoxu

Ignoring the nearly frantic surprise of the 'village beauty,' Zhang Xuan and the others sped up. Before long, they saw three young men flying ahead.

Although these three could not tear through space to fly, they employed special movement techniques and were extremely fast.

Should we stop them and ask?

Zheng Yang followed behind.

No need. Even if we ask, they wouldn't know much. Let's just follow them. Once we reach the place, everything will become clear.

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

These people were heading to take the examination for the Great Confucian Hall. The thing they were looking for was too secretive. Even if we stopped them, they surely wouldn't know about it. Instead, it would only let more people know, risking a leak of information. It was better to follow them first and talk when we reach the Great Confucian Hall.

Knowing that the teacher's decision would not be wrong, Zheng Yang said no more.

The group flew swiftly. Three days later, they arrived before a towering mountain range, where a crowd of thousands had already gathered.

Landing on the ground, Zheng Yang went to gather information, while Zhang Xuan and Wei Ruyan looked around.

The thousands of people standing here were all under thirty years old, with cultivation levels identical to the three earlier—all at the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain, and some even at the Half-Saint stage.

Being so young and possessing such strength was almost unheard of on the Master Teacher Continent except for Zheng Yang and the others. Yet here, so many appeared at once... Truly, the Hundred Schools of Thought were extraordinary.

With ancient saint bloodlines, coupled with Kong Shi's legacy and Qing Ya Mai, the younger generation on the Master Teacher Continent indeed could not compare...

Zhang Xuan nodded to himself.

On the Master Teacher Continent, there were many geniuses, but those who could reach the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain were at the elder level even in the three great families, with the youngest no less than two hundred years old.

To have such cultivation under thirty was truly impressive.

Teacher, these people seem to have come from battles. They are more suited for combat than the experts on the Master Teacher Continent.

Having noticed something as well, Wei Ruyan transmitted her voice.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

Even without her saying it, he had already seen this.

Most experts on the Master Teacher Continent were master teachers. Although they had strong combat abilities, they were better suited for teaching and imparting knowledge. The cultivators before them, however, had cold eyes and a certain aloofness in their bones, giving the impression of war masters.

It seemed they were not only profound in cultivation but also had exceptional understanding of combat.

Teacher, I've found out. The Great Confucian Hall is not here; it's hidden in a separate space. To enter, one must become a member. These people are descendants of the seventy-two ancient saint families, here to take the examination.

After a while, Zheng Yang came over and transmitted his voice.

Become a member?

It is said that the Great Confucian Hall is in a special space. To enter, one must pass numerous tests; otherwise, the barrier will automatically repel them.

Zheng Yang said.

Frowning, Zhang Xuan activated his Eye of Insight and looked around, then quickly shook his head.

Although there were formations here, they were not folded space or the like. It seemed sneaking into the Great Confucian Hall would not be as easy as imagined.

Would I have to disguise myself as an examinee and sneak in?

He was full of helplessness.

Possessing the strongest combat power below the Void Shattering realm, able to contend even with Yan Qing Ancient Saint, yet having to disguise himself as a student to sneak in... It felt somewhat awkward.

However, if he didn't do this, he didn't know where the Great Confucian Hall was or how strong its seals were. Forcing his way in would cause even greater trouble.

Even with his greatly improved cultivation, he dared not act rashly with what Kong Shi had left behind. For instance, the earlier barrier—if the Great Confucian Hall also had such things, even with the help of the ruthless man, it would be hard to escape.

The Great Confucian Hall is extremely dangerous. You two cannot disguise yourselves and lack suitable identities. Find a place nearby to stay. Once I'm inside, I'll send you news.

Pausing, Zhang Xuan looked at his two students.

He had the disguise talisman given by Luo Ruoxi. After disguising, even bloodline could not be detected, so he could easily blend in. Zheng Yang and Wei Ruyan could not do this; even if they changed their appearance, once an ancient saint carefully examined them, they would be exposed.

Rather than that, it was better to have them stay outside to coordinate.

Alright!

Knowing the teacher's abilities, the two did not insist and nodded simultaneously.

Having agreed, they exchanged glances. Zheng Yang and Wei Ruyan stepped forward with smiles and soon lured away the two Fan family youths. Zhang Xuan then approached with a smile.

Hello, Fan Xiaoxu!

After three days of tailing, he already knew the details of these three. The one before him, named Fan Xiaoxu, was the most likely among them to pass the examination and enter the Great Confucian Hall.

You are...

Even though Fan Xiaoxu was a descendant of Zichi Ancient Saint, he could not detect Zhang Xuan and the others following him. Seeing someone call out his name directly, he was full of confusion.

It's like this: I am a friend of your father. I wanted to speak with you alone about some tips for this examination.

Smiling slightly, Zhang Xuan said.

A friend of my father?

Fan Xiaoxu looked puzzled.

His father was the current patriarch of the Zichi Ancient Saint family, the middle-aged man who had seen him off three days ago. If he had a friend, he would surely have mentioned it. How could he know nothing about it?

Yes, there are many eyes and ears here. Please step aside to talk.

Sensing the other's suspicion, Zhang Xuan's expression did not change.

Alright!

Although curious, Fan Xiaoxu nodded.

First, his strength had reached the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain. Second, this place was full of experts. Even if the other party had ill intentions, he probably wouldn't dare to act directly.

Moreover, he was just an insignificant figure with nothing worth plotting.

Following behind to a building, Fan Xiaoxu was about to ask what he wanted to do when he saw the other's hand descending.

His vision went black, and he fainted directly.

Before losing consciousness, he was utterly depressed... Someone actually dared to make a move here!

Putting him into folded space, Zhang Xuan circulated his true energy and in the blink of an eye transformed into the other's likeness, even the clothes were identical.

Although he had been in this world for a short time, he had learned the rules.

Only people from the Hundred Schools of Thought could cultivate; ordinary people had no techniques, let alone reaching the Ninth Layer of the Saint Domain.

Pretending to be a loose cultivator was definitely not feasible, so he could only wrong this person.

However, there would certainly be benefits for him.

At the very least, by taking the examination in his place, he was one hundred percent sure to pass, so there was no need to worry about accidents.

Returning to the original spot, the two Fan family youths who had been pulled away by Zheng Yang and Wei Ruyan also came back, looking bewildered.

They clearly hadn't figured out what those two wanted with them.

After casually fobbing them off with a few words, he stayed put. Before long, several tall figures appeared in the air, and a dense pressure enveloped the surroundings.