Chapter 234: Has His Mind Calibration Reached Three?

Zhang Xuan nodded and walked forward.

The girl's voice was loud, drawing the attention of many. Upon hearing that the lecturer had arrived, they cleared a path in unison.

He... he... is Teacher Zhang?

Seeing the youth he had 'disciplined' walking step by step toward the competition stage, Liu Xun's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Wasn't Teacher Zhang said to be nearly twenty?

Why does he look so young...

Most importantly, for such a large public lecture and such an occasion, he should at least dress formally. He wore plain clothes, not worth a single gold coin from head to toe...

Too casual!

Thinking that he had accused him of cutting in line, Liu Xun felt like crying.

If he hadn't cut in line... what would his group have come here to listen to? Drink the northwest wind?

However, he didn't dwell on it for long before stopping, because... Teacher Zhang on the competition stage began his lecture.

His voice was transmitted through true qi. Although the square held tens of thousands of people, every word rang in their ears as if spoken right beside them, extremely clear.

At first, Liu Xun paid little attention, having listened to renowned teachers for three years and grown accustomed to it. But before long, his face flushed red, and his eyes sparkled as if drinking celestial wine.

Although Teacher Zhang on the stage was only explaining the most basic Gathering Qi and Dantian realms, his explanations were profound yet simple, his words directly pointing to the true essence of cultivation. Hearing his words, the true qi in their bodies was naturally stirred, involuntarily circulating according to his instructions.

After circulating for a while, they felt relaxed and comfortable throughout their bodies, and their previously stagnant cultivation actually increased slightly.

Though only a little, it was equivalent to several days of hard work.

Just by listening to basic knowledge, one could increase cultivation...

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it. Even his own teacher's lectures couldn't achieve this.

Shocked, he couldn't help but look at others, only to find that almost everyone was immersed in the lecture, entranced. Especially Yu'er and those at the Gathering Qi realm, who followed his words to circulate their inner breath, drawing in surging spiritual energy, each making great progress.

Many who were at a critical point broke through one after another.

Could it be... the legendary 'Heavenly Bestowed Lecture'?

Liu Xun's pupils contracted, and his fists suddenly clenched.

Legend has it that some high-star renowned masters, when their explanations align with the most fundamental truth of cultivation, form a special aura field. Within this field, learners involuntarily circulate their inner breath according to the speaker's words, thus progressing unconsciously.

He had heard his teacher mention this once, but unfortunately, even his teacher had never succeeded.

It was said that even three-star or four-star renowned masters found it difficult to achieve. And now a star teacher under twenty had done it?

This...

Am I seeing things?

That's right, it's Heavenly Bestowed Lecture, though just the simplest form, it's real.

While he couldn't believe it, Liu Ling and the others at the front suddenly stood up, their pupils contracting, their white beards trembling incessantly.

Heavenly Bestowed Lecture is not an exclusive ability of renowned masters. For this to occur, two conditions must be met. First, the explanation must directly point to the true essence of cultivation without any error! Second, the lecturer must have reached the 'Mind Like Still Water' state of the Understanding Principle realm, with a calibration of at least 3!

Teacher Zhuang also opened his mouth wide.

Heavenly Bestowed Lecture differs from the bewitchment in martial techniques; it does not use words to bewitch people into cultivation, but rather the words naturally conform to the great truth of the Dao, drawing upon the formless power of heaven and earth.

The main reason renowned masters are respected is this ability.

Words follow the law, speech becomes rule.

To induce Heavenly Bestowed Lecture, even if the lecturer knows the true essence of cultivation, it's useless without the mind calibration of the Understanding Principle realm. Without reaching 3, it's impossible to make so many people so entranced.

Could it be... he has already broken through to Mind Like Still Water and... reached 3?

Zheng Fei also widened his eyes, feeling dizzy.

Just yesterday we talked to him about the mind, and he was completely clueless. Then in the blink of an eye, he breaks through and even reaches above 3...

Although the standard for assessing a renowned master is a calibration of 3, not everyone who breaks through reaches this level.

Take them, for example. When they first broke through, they were only around 1.5. It was only after following renowned masters and cultivating for who knows how long that they slowly advanced and gained the qualification for assessment.

But this guy, he only found out yesterday and breaks through today...

Does it have to be this fast?

For others, breaking through is as agonizing as killing someone, but for you, it's as simple as eating and drinking...

With a mind calibration of 3, plus his abilities as a painter and alchemist, it seems our senior brother is already qualified to take the renowned master assessment! Liu Ling said excitedly.

Earlier, they thought that even if Zhang Xuan could take the assessment, it would take a lot of time, since the mind requires accumulation and tempering. They never imagined that in just one night, he had not only broken through to Mind Like Still Water but also reached a calibration of at least 3.

What is a genius? This is a damn genius.

Compared to him, all the impressive figures they had seen before were pathetically weak.

No wonder he became Teacher Yang's direct disciple. This talent is truly astonishing.

While they were in shock, the crowd below was entranced. After who knows how long, Zhang Xuan stopped.

Thank you, Teacher Zhang, for the lecture!

The people snapped out of the special state, all aware of the great benefit they had received, and bowed down in unison.

From today onward, this Teacher Zhang had a half-teacher bond with them, a bond that could never be forgotten for life.

Otherwise, they would be condemned by morality and spurned by all.

Zhang Xuan hadn't expected such a good effect either, completely different from when he had lectured Zheng Yang, Zhao Ya, and the others. He nodded in satisfaction and had just stepped off the competition stage when he was surrounded by Liu Ling and the others.

Senior Brother, may I... check your mind calibration?

Liu Ling trembled with excitement.

Mind calibration?

Unexpectedly, this was the first thing they brought up. Zhang Xuan was extremely embarrassed, feeling utterly ashamed.

Forget it, my calibration... is too low. Better not embarrass myself...

With his calibration of 0.1, if these people found out, they would surely laugh their heads off.

Better not make a fool of himself.

Too low?

Liu Ling and the others staggered. A calibration over 3 is still low?

And what's with that look of shame?

Does he think a calibration of 3 is insignificant?

Damn it, any other renowned master apprentice with a calibration above 3 would be floating on air, thinking themselves a once-in-a-century genius, wishing the whole world knew. But you, you're utterly ashamed... embarrassed!

Senior Brother, your standards are way too high!

Being able to deliver a Heavenly Bestowed Lecture means your mind calibration must exceed 3. I want to see... exactly what Senior Brother's calibration is!

Suppressing the urge to vomit blood, Liu Ling couldn't help saying.

What is Heavenly Bestowed Lecture? Zhang Xuan blinked.

Liu Ling and the others swayed, tears streaming down.

People really can't be compared.

They, as renowned masters, had worked hard their whole lives, diligently, and never delivered one. But this guy delivered one without even knowing it...

Suppressing the frustration in his heart, Zhuang Xian explained in detail, only to see the young man across from him widen his eyes in disbelief.

You're saying... my mind calibration is at least 3?

Zhang Xuan was dumbfounded.

He had tested it just yesterday, and it was only 0.1. How could it suddenly be above 3?

Yes, Senior Brother. Didn't you test it after breaking through to Mind Like Still Water?

Liu Ling and the others were exasperated with this senior brother who knew nothing.

When others break through, they want to make a big show of it, let everyone know. But this guy looks clueless, not even knowing himself.

Too low-key!

Could it be... the golden page?

Ignoring their admiring expressions, Zhang Xuan's mind stirred as he recalled something.

Yesterday, the golden page had disappeared, but he hadn't found any use for it. Could it have... increased his mind calibration?

That was quite possible.

After all, it was the Book of Heaven's Path. If it could turn all the knowledge in the library into his own, raising his mind calibration might not be difficult.

Thinking this, and seeing the expectant faces around him, Zhang Xuan flipped his wrist and took out the texture stone.

He channeled his spirit.

Hum!

A line of text appeared on the jade.

Before he could look, he saw Liu Ling and the others staring at him as if he were a monster, dumbfounded.

Senior Brother, your... your mind calibration...

Liu Ling, Zhuang Xian, and Zheng Fei trembled all over, as if having a seizure.