Chapter 570: Teacher Yang's Disappointment

"Six-star master teacher?"

Zhang Xuan's eyebrows jumped, startled.

Wasn't it said that the highest in the Ten Nations Alliance was a four-star master teacher? A six-star peak... where did he come from?

The standard for becoming a six-star master teacher was cultivation at the Ninth Layer of Mortal Transformation, while peak... was probably a true sage!

A sage coming to visit...

His scalp tingling, Zhang Xuan felt like vomiting blood.

Pretending before a half-step five-star master teacher was already stressful enough, with the constant fear of exposure; before a true sage... the slightest mistake would reveal his true colors!

Most critically, even if exposed, pretending to be a high-level master teacher and using status to intimidate violated teacher ethics, and the other party could rightfully attack and kill him on the spot!

In other words... once discovered as a fake, he was dead!

"It must be that news of Teacher Yang's appearance has leaked..."

Rubbing his brow, he felt a wave of worry.

For such a powerful master teacher to come, insisting on meeting Teacher Yang, there was only one possibility: that someone had spread word of that day's events to the Hongyuan First-Class Empire.

If his strength were a bit greater, the disguise might not be seen through, but now they were blocking the door; he couldn't just refuse to meet them.

What should he do?

"No, I'll say the teacher is not here..."

Gritting his teeth, he was about to speak when he heard a voice beside him: "What's all the noise? Showing off your loud voice or what? No manners at all. Wait at the door first; I'll go inform the master!"

Turning his head, he saw Sun Qiang beside him, wearing a disdainful expression: "What's the big deal? A six-star master teacher? Think you're the only one who can transmit sound? No matter if you're a six-star peak or a hall master, if you want to see the master, hand over your visiting card properly and stand outside waiting. All this fuss—are you rebelling?"

Thump!

Zhang Xuan's body swayed, his limbs going limp, nearly fainting.

Just as he was worrying about how to deal with the six-star master teacher outside, this came out...

Now even if he wanted to find an excuse, he couldn't!

Most critically... no matter what, the other party was a six-star peak master teacher, the supreme existence at the pinnacle of a first-class empire, and he didn't give any face in his words... Sun Qiang, my strong brother, are you trying to defy heaven?

Tears streaming, at a loss, he saw Sun Qiang looking at him expectantly: "Young master, weren't you and the master discussing how to treat Young Master Lu Chong? The young master is about to wake up now. Where is the master?"

Lu Chong's soul was too powerful; although he had been awakened, fully integrating with his body would still take some time. However, after half a month of adjustment, he was almost awake.

"I..."

Hearing the question, Zhang Xuan was speechless.

Earlier, he had told Wang Ying that he was discussing Lu Chong's treatment with Teacher Yang, and then... nothing. Now Lu Chong was about to wake up, and Teacher Yang was nowhere to be seen, which was naturally strange.

"Is he in the inner courtyard? I'll go ask if we should see this so-called six-star master teacher," Sun Qiang continued, seeing the young master silent.

"Cough, no need. I'll go ask. You take this Hall Master Mo to the living room first..."

Seeing him ask more and more questions, knowing he could no longer avoid it, Zhang Xuan had to interrupt his rhythm.

"Yes!"

Sun Qiang acknowledged and walked out.

Watching him go far, Zhang Xuan walked toward the inner courtyard, rubbing his brow.

Thanks to this guy's interference, 'Teacher Yang' had no choice but to appear. But honestly, even if he hadn't interrupted, since the other party had come specially, if 'Teacher Yang' didn't show, suspicion would inevitably arise.

So even without his words, 'Teacher Yang' would have to come out sooner or later; it was just a bit earlier.

But... facing a six-star peak master teacher, how could he disguise himself to be convincing?

A powerhouse of this level had likely condensed the Eye of Reason, able to see through all falsehoods. No matter how well he acted, it would be useless!

For instance, he had used Mo Hongsheng's aura to make people mistake him for a sage, but if he used that aura again, the other party could easily tell it was fake!

Also, his flight relied on the Red Dust Heaven-Stepping Step, which could fool four- and five-star master teachers who couldn't fly, but to deceive a sage who could fly... it was definitely impossible!

The flight method of martial arts was certainly different from that of sages.

"Since... no matter how I pretend, I'll be discovered, I might as well not pretend!"

Entering the inner courtyard room, he paced a couple of times, then suddenly gritted his teeth.

He couldn't borrow aura, nor could he use flight; since that was the case... he wouldn't pretend.

Having made up his mind, he no longer hesitated. Quickly changing into 'Teacher Yang's' clothes, he then walked slowly toward the living room.

...

Mo Gaoyuan sat in the living room seat, with Mo Chen and Hong Qian standing respectfully behind him.

Arriving at the Ten Nations City without any rest, he had directly found Hong Qian and inquired in detail about the situation that day.

When he heard that this Teacher Yang had descended from the sky and with one finger caused Yao Chen Beast to break through, matching the transmitted message, his heart was also filled with awe.

Unable to determine the other party's level, he had brought the two to pay a visit, intending to see for himself.

Sitting in the room, he looked around, frowned after a while.

The layout here was very ordinary, not like the residence of a high-level master teacher. Most critically, the spiritual energy was thin, no different from other places.

Normally, where an eight-star master teacher lived, even without setting up formations, the powerhouse's own strength could turn a wilderness into a pure land.

A powerful master teacher, in harmony with nature, would naturally form a spiritual energy gathering field centered on himself wherever he went, nourishing and improving the surrounding environment.

Because of this, the headquarters of the Master Teacher Pavilion was rich in spiritual energy; even the most ordinary cultivator entering would become a cultivation genius, making astonishing progress.

The environment before him showed no change, as if an eight-star master teacher had never been there. What was going on?

Just as he was puzzled, he saw a middle-aged man walking slowly over.

This person's footsteps were light and unsteady, with not the slightest fluctuation of true energy in his body, no different from an ordinary person. At first glance, one might think he was a cleaner who had come to tidy up.

Just as he was about to ask where this fellow had popped up from, he saw Steward Sun on one side hurriedly greet him: "Master!"

The renowned teacher Hong Qian beside him also shrank back, and a voice transmission rang out: "Hall Master Mo, this is Master Yang..."

"Him?"

Mo Gaoyuan stood frozen in place.

Although he had never seen an eight-star renowned teacher, he had seen seven-star experts. Every move they made blended with nature, giving an unusual sense of pressure... The one before him, if not told he was a renowned teacher, would be taken for an ordinary person...

Eight-star?

Must be mistaken, right?

Frowning, he couldn't help but glance at Hong Qian. Seeing that he confirmed it was indeed Master Yang, he stood up and clasped his fists: "I am Mo Gaoyuan, hall master of the Hongyuan First-Class Empire Renowned Teacher Hall, a six-star peak renowned teacher. Greetings, Master Yang!"

After speaking, he observed quietly.

"Mm."

Hearing his title, Master Yang seemed unconcerned. Instead, he turned and sat in the main seat, looking over calmly: "What do you want with me?"

"I..." Not expecting such a direct question, Mo Gaoyuan didn't know how to answer.

He couldn't very well say: I didn't find your name in the renowned teacher registry, so I came to see if you're real!

"Hearing that Master Yang has come to the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance, I was worried about inadequate hospitality, so I came to check..."

Embarrassed, Mo Gaoyuan said.

Before he could finish, he heard the middle-aged man's indifferent voice: "Seen enough?"

"Uh... seen enough!"

"Then leave."

With that, Master Yang waved his hand, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly walked out.

"..."

Mo Gaoyuan's mouth twitched.

What... was going on?

Couldn't they have a pleasant chat?

Even if you were an eight-star renowned teacher, you couldn't just disdain people like this, could you?

Regardless, I am the hall master of the Hongyuan First-Class Empire Renowned Teacher Hall, a position of great respect. I came specially to pay my respects, and you just kick me out... That's too rude!

"To be honest, I'm not only worried about inadequate hospitality, but I also have some cultivation doubts I'd like to ask Master Yang for guidance..."

Gritting his teeth, he stood up.

He had come specifically to see if this Master Yang was real. To leave without finding out anything was truly unacceptable!

Rather than testing him, it was better to directly ask for guidance. If the problem was one he considered difficult, and the other could easily solve it, then he was definitely a renowned teacher above him.

If he couldn't solve it, then this so-called eight-star would be questionable.

"Speak."

Master Yang didn't turn around, his voice calm.

"It's... a problem that arises in the cultivation of the Saint First Layer..." Mo Gaoyuan hurriedly said.

"Saint First Layer?"

Zhang Xuan, disguised as Master Yang, raised an eyebrow and nearly fainted.

If you asked me to explain the cultivation of the Mortal Transformation First, Second, or Third Layer, I could talk eloquently... But Saint?

He had only heard of this level recently. Before, he didn't even know about Half-Saint. How could he know about the cultivation of such an expert?

Forget about giving guidance—he hadn't even seen what a secret manual looked like...

Once he opened his mouth, he would definitely be exposed!

"...It's about how to open the Void-Attuning Acupoint, so that the cultivator's power doesn't leak out, and their cultivation can still increase..."

Unaware of "Master Yang's" inner turmoil, Mo Gaoyuan voiced his doubt.

This question had troubled him for a long time. He had consulted countless books before finally finding the answer. If the other party's answer matched what he knew, then he was a high-level renowned teacher. If it differed, then it was worth investigating.

"I wonder... does Master Yang have a good solution?"

After speaking, he looked over expectantly.

"Void-Attuning Acupoint? Power not leaking? Cultivation increasing?"

Zhang Xuan's head spun, and he nearly spat blood.

He had never even heard of this acupoint. How could he know about power not leaking or cultivation increasing? He couldn't even understand what was being said, so how could he have a good solution?

This was the end!

"Master Yang..."

Seeing him remain silent and standing still, Mo Gaoyuan looked over in confusion. Just as he was about to ask, he heard a cold snort.

"Are you really a six-star peak renowned teacher?"

Master Yang turned his face, his gaze cold and displeased.

"I... yes!"

Mo Gaoyuan was startled.

He was a dignified six-star peak renowned teacher, the foremost figure of the Hongyuan First-Class Empire, genuine and unmistakable. How could he not be?

"Yes? Then how can you not even solve such a simple problem and need to ask for guidance?"

Clasping his hands behind his back, Master Yang's eyes showed deep disappointment: "It seems that after not traveling around for many years, even six-star renowned teachers have become somewhat unworthy of their reputation!"