Chapter 402: The Unfathomable Teacher Yang (Part 1)

Rubbing his temples, Zhang Xuan woke up again.

The vast amount of knowledge stored in the library this time had caused him to be unconscious for even longer.

However, the gains were also enormous.

Martial arts, alchemy, beast taming, calligraphy and painting, medicine, master teacher, poison master...

Knowledge of many professions swirled in his mind, all becoming his own, no longer requiring him to expend energy searching everywhere.

For others to learn these, even with a photographic memory, it would take decades, but he had only used one night and half a day...

If people knew, they would surely spit blood.

What geniuses, what high-level master teachers—none of them amounted to anything in the face of such speed.

There was simply no comparison.

"As expected of the Book of Heaven's Path, truly formidable!"

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

He had long known that the Book of Heaven's Path formed from students' sincere gratitude was powerful, but actually using it still filled him with emotion.

Casually increasing his mental state by 5.0, directly turning all that knowledge in the library into his own...

Either of these, if spread, would drive countless people mad.

"The effects of the Book of Heaven's Path are probably far more than this!"

These were just effects he had stumbled upon; the true use of the Book of Heaven's Path was surely far beyond these two.

It seemed he would need to take on more students and gain more gratitude to obtain more books.

Then he could progress faster in the future.

After finishing his exclamation, he spent another half day organizing and integrating all the knowledge, then stretched and walked out of the room.

"Young master, there are people outside seeking an audience with the master; they've been waiting all morning!"

As soon as he reached the main hall, he saw Sun Qiang approach.

"Seeking an audience with the master? Who?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback.

"They said they're from the Master Teacher Pavilion, one named Su Fan and the other Ling Yuheng!" Sun Qiang said.

"Su Fan? Ling Hengyu?"

Zhang Xuan was baffled. Where did they come from? There were no such people in the Master Teacher Pavilion...

"No, wait... Teacher Su? Teacher Ling?"

Suddenly remembering something, he nearly fainted.

Back when Hall Master Jiang introduced them, out of respect, he hadn't addressed them by name, so he didn't know who Su Fan and Ling Yuheng were. But coming from the Master Teacher Pavilion and seeking 'Master Yang Xuan,' who else could it be?

Hadn't they agreed that they would be informed when 'Teacher Yang' arrived? Why had they come running over so early in the morning?

He hadn't prepared anything...

Two four-star master teachers, super experts surpassing the Sovereign realm... coming over early in the morning and waiting all morning?

"Where did you arrange for them? The reception hall or the meeting room?"

Thinking of keeping such high-level people waiting, Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help asking.

"Reception hall? Meeting room? They wanted to pay respects to Teacher Yang, but they came empty-handed without bringing anything—what a joke!"

Sun Qiang snorted, his tone full of contempt: "These rude fellows, I made them wait outside and didn't even let them in! If it weren't for the fact that they came from the Master Teacher Hall, I would have driven them away! What kind of people are they, not knowing any manners!"

Thud!

Before he finished speaking, the 'young master' before him swayed and nearly fell to the ground.

"Young master, what's wrong?" Sun Qiang quickly supported him.

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Xuan almost burst into tears.

Damn it!

Do you know what level those two are? And you say such things?

This good-for-nothing troublemaker—how did he end up with such a foolish steward...

Those were four-star master teachers, and he had them waiting outside all morning...

What nerve!

Zhang Xuan felt like spitting blood.

If he didn't discipline him properly, he might be done in by this guy sooner or later.

Fortunately, these two master teachers had good tempers; otherwise, they might have turned hostile and wiped out the entire Tianwu Royal City without resistance!

He wanted to scold him, but remembering that this was something he, as 'Teacher Yang,' had personally taught him, he felt extremely frustrated.

"Quickly invite them in..."

Suppressing his irritation, he gave the order, but before finishing, he shook his head: "Same as before, bring them in. I'll contact my teacher now..."

Since they wanted to see the 'master,' they must have considered him a peer. If he suddenly changed his attitude, it would only cause more trouble.

He was already pretending to be a master; he might as well do it again.

He had no choice...

The steward had already given them a cold shoulder. If this 'Teacher Yang' wasn't as strong as them, wouldn't they immediately turn hostile?

"Yes!"

Sun Qiang walked out.

After he left, Zhang Xuan took clothes from his storage ring, changed into them, activated his disguise technique, and his muscles writhed as he changed his appearance.

He looked exactly like 'Yang Xuan,' but with his improved strength and broader mind, he appeared more distinguished than when he was in Tianxuan Royal City.

After disguising himself without any flaws, he sat in the host seat of the reception hall, holding a teacup and waiting quietly.

Before long, the two men entered under Sun Qiang's guidance.

As expected, they were Teacher Su and Teacher Ling.

"You two, this is our master, Teacher Yang!"

Entering the room and seeing that the master was indeed there, Sun Qiang was startled, then introduced with pride.

"Su Fan (Ling Yuheng) pays respects to Teacher Yang!"

They clasped their fists and looked over at him.

Although they knew from Zhang Xuan that this Teacher Yang was surely formidable, being made to wait outside all morning still left them somewhat displeased.

After all, they were four-star master teachers, not of low status. Being kept waiting like this showed that the other party didn't think much of them.

Thus, upon arrival, they observed carefully, wanting to see if this Yang Xuan was as impressive as the legends said.

After one look, they both frowned.

The man before them had muscles and bones that didn't match the norm, clearly deliberately disguised.

Though they couldn't see his original appearance, his skin was smooth and clean, his vitality strong, so he couldn't be too old.

Even if there were 'geniuses' in the world, even the most talented needed time to grow. If he wasn't old, his abilities were probably limited.

"This Teacher Yang isn't very old..."

Noticing this, Teacher Su couldn't help but transmit his voice.

"He isn't old, but I can't see through his strength!" Teacher Ling frowned.

They were both super experts surpassing the Sovereign realm; as long as someone's strength didn't exceed theirs, they could easily see through it. But after looking for a long time, they couldn't see anything—it seemed this man was at least as strong as them, if not stronger.

"Mm!" Teacher Su nodded.

He couldn't see through it either.

Not being able to see through someone's cultivation had two possibilities: first, the other party was stronger than them; second, the cultivation technique they practiced was far superior, their true qi so pure that it was hard to detect.

Either way, it showed that this Teacher Yang was no ordinary person.

"Finished looking?"

Just as they were about to continue observing and probe further, they saw Teacher Yang casually pick up the teapot, slowly pour a cup of water, and without turning his head, speak in a calm voice.

"We have long heard of Teacher Yang's many deeds, especially nurturing a student like Teacher Zhang. Out of curiosity, we were somewhat rude; please forgive us!"

Embarrassed at being caught red-handed, Su and Ling exchanged glances and sat down with a slight smile.

"No matter!"

After pouring the tea, Zhang Xuan looked up at them.

When he turned, they finally saw his appearance clearly—around thirty years old, quite handsome.

As they were recalling the many master teacher profiles in their minds, trying to see who matched the man before them, they saw his clear, limpid eyes.

Seeing those eyes, Teacher Su and Teacher Ling's breathing immediately quickened, their eyes widened, and the teacups they had just raised nearly fell to the ground.

"This is..."

"The Eye of Insight!"

In those eyes, lines flowed, wise and profound, unfathomable.

Just one look, and a name sprang to mind...

The Eye of Insight!

A super ability that only six-star master teachers had a chance to comprehend, said to see through the essence of things at a glance...

They had thought it was just a legend, but it was real, and they saw it in the man before them!

"Could it be..."

Both their lips trembled.

Could this Teacher Yang be a six-star or higher master teacher?

If so, it made sense that he had kept them waiting.

Once a master teacher reached six stars, not to mention their vision and influence, just their cultivation alone could easily destroy an entity like the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance.

Such a powerhouse—even if he insulted them, they wouldn't dare complain!

Such was the gap in strength and rank!

For master teachers, the higher the rank, the greater the gap. Especially after five stars, each level's difference was like heaven and earth, incomparable.

A two-star master teacher might not easily defeat ten one-star master teachers, but a six-star master teacher could probably not be matched by a hundred five-star master teachers.

Whoosh!

As their hearts trembled, they saw the lines in those eyes flash and disappear, and Teacher Yang returned to normal, looking at them calmly: "Teachers Su and Ling, as four-star master teachers, what brings you to seek me out?"

"Uh..." Teacher Su was speechless.

They had thought this Teacher Yang was about the same as them, at most four-star peak or five-star, so they could exchange ideas. But unexpectedly, he had used the Eye of Insight, which only six-star master teachers had a chance to comprehend!

That meant his strength was definitely not below six stars!

With peers, one could exchange ideas, but with such a powerhouse... how could they exchange?

If they said they came to seek advice, that would be too presumptuous!

"It's like this: we have a matter we'd like to trouble Teacher Zhang with. Could he discuss it with Teacher Yang?" Ling Yuheng, quicker to react, hurriedly said.

"Yes, yes, that's what we came for!" Teacher Su also nodded quickly.

"Is it about the Master Teacher Tournament?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had thought these two experts were desperately seeking 'Teacher Yang' for something important, but it was still this matter.

Back then, they had said he should 'discuss it with his teacher,' and it seemed they had taken it to heart.

"Yes, Teacher Zhang is not yet twenty and already has such talent and strength. If he participates, he will surely shake the world..."

Teacher Su hurriedly explained, but before he could finish, a cold snort sounded.

"Does my student need a competition to prove he can shake the world?"

Teacher Yang waved his hand grandly: "Ridiculous!"

"This..."

Teacher Su and Teacher Ling both shuddered, their faces turning pale.