Chapter 599: Wait a Moment, Let Me Break Through First!

The Soul-Integration Realm is the first major hurdle of the Nine Transformations of Mortalhood. Countless people remain stuck at the peak of the Turbid-Purity Realm, unable to advance further.

This level requires harmony between soul and body, with soul force becoming tougher. Even with dedicated cultivation, it's hard to break through. To succeed during battle... this Teacher Bi's luck must be extraordinary!

This is an experience countless cultivators dream of and yearn for.

"Indeed, breaking through during a match—though Teacher Luo lost, it's not unjust!"

"Breaking through on the battlefield isn't just luck; it also requires prior accumulation and courage. It seems this Teacher Bi is the biggest dark horse of this competition!"

"He had no reputation before, but at the critical moment, he made a stunning debut. Impressive!"

...

Understanding what had happened, everyone was filled with admiration.

A duel is already fraught with danger and life-or-death stakes. To break through at such a moment—how strong a heart must one have to endure it?

Not to mention how strong this Teacher Bi was before, but even this mental fortitude alone is beyond ordinary people.

Luo Xuan lost, but it's not a loss.

"Now that this match is over, let's see who will win between Teacher Zhang and Teacher Huang..."

With the first of the four-to-two matches concluded, everyone turned their attention to the other arena, eager to see which two super geniuses would truly stand out and compete for the championship.

"Look, the teaching has stopped!"

"Mm, time's up. It should be over!"

Amid the murmurs, the two teachers on the platform stopped their lessons. The over a hundred people sitting cross-legged slowly opened their eyes, their gazes gleaming with golden light.

It seemed that although they had only listened to a single incense-stick's worth of teaching, they had all benefited greatly, resolving many cultivation difficulties.

"Who will win?"

"It's hard to tell for now. We'll have to see how these hundred people choose their masters!"

"Mm!"

Seeing the competition end and knowing the result would soon be revealed, everyone watched nervously, eager to see who would emerge victorious between Teacher Zhang and Teacher Huang.

With the lesson over, Zhang Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he was confident in his lecture, he couldn't be absolutely certain about how these people would choose.

After all, without being able to use Heaven's Gift of Speech, the credibility of his explanations would be somewhat reduced, and some content might be too profound for many to understand.

"Let's see the result!"

Shaking his head, he stopped overthinking and looked up at the crowd before him: "Everyone..."

Just as he was about to speak and ask how many wished to become his disciples, a figure flashed before his eyes, and someone knelt before him: "Please, Teacher Zhang, accept me as your disciple. I will study diligently and not disappoint your teachings..."

"Teacher Huang, what are you doing?"

Recognizing the figure kneeling before him, Zhang Xuan was startled.

It was none other than Huang Zheng, his opponent in the competition.

Although they had been teaching via voice transmission, they could also hear each other's explanations. Zhang Xuan's content was profound yet accessible, pointing directly to the essence of cultivation, making it hard for Huang Zheng to control himself, and he couldn't help but want to become his disciple.

"What?"

"After the lesson, before the others have even decided, Teacher Huang is the first to seek apprenticeship?"

"Can someone tell me what just happened?"

"Basic knowledge, and it made a four-star peak master teacher kneel... What exactly did he teach?"

"Yeah, and he didn't even use Heaven's Gift of Speech?"

...

The audience below went crazy.

Given Teacher Zhang's previous performances, using Heaven's Gift of Speech to make Teacher Huang kneel might have been possible, but this time... Heaven's Gift of Speech was forbidden, and he only taught the most basic knowledge...

Under these circumstances, Teacher Huang suddenly prostrated himself...

What on earth happened?

The intense competition wasn't even over, and the opponent insisted on kneeling to become a disciple... What kind of situation was this? Even if the audience had strong hearts, they felt like they were about to explode.

Did it have to be this exaggerated?

"Teacher Zhang, we also wish to become your disciples..."

Before the shock subsided, the hundred cultivators on the platform also knelt down in unison, looking at Zhang Xuan with reverence and respect.

"All hundred people want to become disciples?"

Silence fell around.

When two master teachers of the same rank teach simultaneously, the results are usually split half and half, since everyone has emotions and various biases. Yet here, all hundred cultivators knelt to Zhang Xuan as their teacher.

What exactly did he teach...

Not only did he win over a four-star peak master teacher, but he also won over all these cultivators?

Even a five-star master teacher couldn't do that!

"Alright, everyone, rise. Regardless of the competition's outcome, I will give you all a lecture!" Zhang Xuan hadn't expected so many to seek apprenticeship at once and felt a bit overwhelmed.

"Yes!"

Hearing that Teacher Zhang agreed to teach, everyone recovered and nodded in unison.

"This match... Teacher Zhang wins!"

Having calmed the crowd, Teacher Hong nodded and announced the result.

"Don't pull me away! I want to become Teacher Zhang's disciple..."

Just as he was about to announce the final match, a miserable cry was heard. Looking up, he saw his mouth twitch.

There was the once-energetic Teacher Huang, kneeling before Zhang Xuan,一心 seeking apprenticeship. As his peers pulled him away, he kept shouting, as if possessed.

"Ah, this kid is done for..."

Seeing him so infatuated and seemingly deranged, Teacher Hong shook his head.

As a four-star peak master teacher, he had a deeper understanding of cultivation. Having heard Teacher Zhang's lecture, his comprehension naturally went deeper, and he fell deeper into it.

Judging by his infatuated expression, it seemed that unless Teacher Zhang accepted him as a disciple, it wouldn't end.

Teacher Zhang passes each round without breaking anything or making people believe, but now, in competition, his opponents either get injured or go mad...

What kind of nonsense is this!

Teacher Zhang is no longer just destroying treasures; whoever competes with him seems to lose confidence and self.

"Alright, take a ten-minute break, then the final championship match begins! Teacher Zhang versus... Bi Jianghai, Teacher Bi!"

Ignoring Huang Zheng, who was still twitching as others pulled him away, Teacher Hong announced the result.

Zhang Xuan also slowly walked down from the competition platform.

"Teacher Zhang, just now Teacher Bi directly broke through to the Soul-Integration Realm and defeated Teacher Luo..."

As he approached, Hall Master Kang quickly recounted the situation from the other arena.

"Breaking through during a match and defeating Luo Xuan?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

Even he found it strange.

"Yes. The Soul-Integration Realm and the peak of the Turbid-Purity Realm differ by only one level, but the difference in victory is vast. I'm afraid... in this round, he might challenge you on cultivation level."

"No need to think; he definitely will."

Hall Master Kang, Teacher Su, and others were full of worry.

Teacher Zhang defeated Liao Wuzhi of the Fourth Transformation of Mortalhood with his swordsmanship, but facing a Soul-Integration Realm expert, winning would be difficult.

In the Soul-Integration Realm, the soul is tempered and perfectly integrated with the body, not only greatly increasing combat power but also enhancing reaction speed and abilities, far surpassing those in the Turbid-Purity Realm.

It's considered truly entering the realm of experts.

Since the opponent has no other way to surpass Teacher Zhang, he will surely exploit this aspect.

After all, Teacher Zhang is only at the peak of the Third Transformation of Mortalhood. Even with high talent and keen insight, allowing him to fight above his level, it's impossible for him to cross two major levels and defeat a Soul-Integration Realm expert.

This has never happened in the Master Teacher Hall, or even across the entire Master Teacher Continent.

"Facing Teacher Zhang, he will definitely challenge cultivation level. What can we do? Unless... refuse!"

"Refuse? If he insists on a duel, what use is refusal?"

Everyone was extremely anxious.

"Teacher Zhang can fight above his level. If... he could break through to the Turbid-Purity Realm now, he might be able to fight..."

Zhao Feiwu couldn't help but say.

When Teacher Zhang was at the peak of the Third Transformation of Mortalhood, he defeated Liao Wuzhi, who was at the peak of the Turbid-Purity Realm. If he could now reach the Turbid-Purity Realm, he might have a chance against Teacher Bi, who had just entered the Soul-Integration Realm.

"Breaking through to the Turbid-Purity Realm... that's not easy! We only have a ten-minute break, and half the time is already gone. You mean for Teacher Zhang to break through in five minutes?"

Hearing her words, Hall Master Kang shook his head with a bitter smile.

Cultivation is like climbing stairs; it requires one step at a time, and cannot be achieved overnight.

Teacher Zhang has already been progressing rapidly lately. To have him break through again in five minutes?

How is that possible?

Isn't that a joke?

"That's true..." Zhao Feiwu nodded and was about to think of other solutions when the young man beside her looked over: "You mean, if I break through to the Turbid-Purity Realm, it won't be easy to beat me, right?"

"Yes..."

Zhao Feiwu nodded.

"Alright then, wait a moment. Let me break through first..."

Teacher Zhang nodded, flipped his wrist, and a medium-grade spirit stone appeared in his palm. He pressed his hands together, and his aura instantly surged like ignited gasoline, rising with a roar.

"Wait a moment?"

"Does Teacher Zhang really intend to break through now?"

"Why not? He's broken through at critical moments before..."

Hearing Teacher Zhang's words and seeing his actions, everyone was stunned.

Did it have to be this exaggerated?

Breaking through just like that? Do you think breaking through is as easy as eating a sweet potato?

So simple?

However, before their shock subsided, a rumble was heard, and Teacher Zhang's power seemed to shatter some shackle, rising step by step.

"Fourth Transformation of Mortalhood... Turbid-Purity Realm?"

Hall Master Kang and the others' mouths twitched.

They thought he was just joking, but he was serious?

Sensing the fluctuation in aura from this side, Bi Jianghai, not far away, looked over.

He had thought that breaking through to the Soul-Integration Realm would make victory easy, but unexpectedly, this guy also broke through...

Teacher Zhang, is there anything you can't do?

"No, I can't let him continue breaking through, or I'll definitely lose this match..."

Gritting his teeth, he stood up, flickered to the competition platform, and waved his sleeve: "Teacher Zhang, I have rested. Since everyone is waiting, I think we shouldn't delay any longer. Let's start now!"

"Start now?"

"He's afraid after seeing Teacher Zhang break through, isn't he!"

"Definitely. Teacher Zhang has just broken through, and his cultivation hasn't been consolidated yet. Fighting now is like crossing a river before reaching the other shore—it gives him the upper hand. Once consolidated, who knows what might happen?"

Seeing Bi Jianghai propose to start the match without waiting for the break to end, everyone frowned.