Chapter 634: War Master

Fighting with eyes closed?

Ye Wentian and Wei Jiang were both stunned.

What kind of move was that? Could it be... some secret technique?

"Yes! He had his eyes closed, looking troubled, as if fighting with everyone was too easy and he was reluctant, and then... with one move, all nine Spirit Fusion Realm lightweights were lying on the ground..."

The guard recounted the scene he had just witnessed in detail.

Ye Wentian and Wei Jiang looked at each other in bewilderment...

Was that even possible?

A peak Turbid Clarity Realm cultivator, with eyes closed, took down nine Spirit Fusion Realm fellows one by one, looking completely at ease, and even troubled because the opponents were too weak...

Damn, was this a joke?

"It's true..." The guard's face flushed red. He knew no one would believe it, but it was the truth.

"Cross-level challenge with no pressure at all... Could it be..." Wei Jiang's pupils contracted.

"What did Master Wei think of?"

Ye Wentian couldn't help asking.

"Has Your Majesty ever heard of the [War Master]?" After a moment's hesitation, Wei Jiang spoke slowly.

"Do you mean the War Master among the masters who governs warfare?"

Ye Wentian was taken aback.

"Exactly!"

Wei Jiang nodded: "Although masters are said to be invincible at the same level, their main duty is to teach and nurture, to educate countless strong individuals, making humanity stronger. But... to fight against the alien spirit race and protect humans, without the strongest combat power and the most formidable attacks, it's impossible. That's why the War Master came into being!"

"The War Master is a master of warfare. To be precise, they are different from ordinary masters! Normal masters need an auxiliary profession for each higher level; they don't. They only need to pass combat power assessments to advance to higher levels... Of course, such combat assessments are extremely difficult! Out of ten thousand masters, maybe not one can pass, and they are mostly those with special physiques or special bloodlines, born with the ability to challenge higher levels..."

"This Master Zhang, relying on the Turbid Clarity Realm, can defeat nine Spirit Fusion Realm cultivators. Could he... have the talent of a War Master?"

Wei Jiang's eyes lit up.

If masters are one in ten thousand, War Masters are one in ten thousand among masters. Each one is truly invincible at the same level, and can even fight across levels.

In the thousands of years since the Hongyuan Master Academy was founded, the number of War Masters selected can be counted on one hand.

If... one appeared in the Featherfall Empire, the entire empire would prosper because of him.

"Saying that... it's indeed possible!" Ye Wentian was startled, his eyes widening.

"Let's go and see. Whether it's true or not, it can only be a good thing for our Featherfall Empire!"

Wei Jiang stood up and hurried toward the Crown Prince's palace.

Ye Wentian followed closely.

...

Letting out a mouthful of turbid air, Zhang Xuan clapped his hands and couldn't help shaking his head.

The nine masters from the three empires of Fengyuan, Qianfeng, and Zhuyue were all lying on the ground, groaning incessantly.

In fact, even without the library, relying on his own strength, the nine of them combined would certainly not be his match. But since there was a flaw to exploit, he naturally wouldn't be stingy.

"You lost..."

Ignoring the injured crowd, Zhang Xuan looked up at Luo Zhao and the others: "Now, all five pool eyes belong to our Hongfeng Empire!"

"..." Luo Zhao, Feng Yu, and Chen Yue all felt like they were going crazy.

These were their top three!

They had even specially purchased Spirit Fusion Pills to help them advance... Yet, the nine of them together couldn't even defeat a Turbid Clarity Realm cultivator!

In a match they were sure to win, they didn't even touch his clothes...

The three vassal states joined forces, hoping to force Hongfeng Empire to suffer a great loss, but in the end, they didn't get a single pool eye...

What kind of mess was this!

The more they thought about it, the more depressed they became.

If only they hadn't caused trouble and wasted this effort. If they had just relied on the allocation, each vassal state would have gotten at least one pool eye!

Not only did they fail to gain anything, but now, from top to bottom, old and young, they had all been beaten black and blue, their faces swollen beyond recognition. How could they explain this to the others when they returned?

"Ahem, Master Zhang, Masters Luo and the others didn't mean to cause trouble. They just wanted to secure a few more slots for their juniors. Besides, the Purification Pool opens only once every ten years, which also helps unite Featherfall Capital and the other vassal states... Could you perhaps give up two pool eyes? That would give them something to report."

Ye Qian, with a wooden expression, spoke after holding back for who knows how long.

He had come specifically to allocate the slots, only to have the three vassal states return empty-handed, not getting a single slot. That was really hard to justify.

He couldn't explain it to his father or Hall Master Wei.

But... they had competed fairly. Nothing was said before the match, and now that it was over and the outcome was decided, it was extremely awkward to plead.

"Give up two? Alright, two it is. The master from the capital will also share them with them. Our Hongfeng Empire has three people, so we need three pool eyes!" Knowing that if he took all the pool eyes, the Crown Prince would have a hard time, Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.

As the top three, three pool eyes were enough for them. More would be a waste, so there was no need to hold onto too many.

"Thank you!" Surprised that the other party was so easy to deal with, Ye Qian nodded and waved his hand: "Go and bring me that Golden Scale Armor!"

"Yes!"

A guard turned and walked out. After a while, he brought back a suit of armor.

"This is a top-grade spiritual-level medium armor, made from the hide of a Blizzard Golden Scale Beast at the sixth level of Mortal Transcendence. I feel like I've known Master Zhang for a long time, so I'll give it to you!"

With a wave of his hand, the guard handed over the armor.

"This... how could I accept this!" Zhang Xuan was taken aback.

"No need to be polite!"

Ye Qian waved his hand: "If you don't take it, I'll be the one embarrassed!"

"Thank you, Crown Prince!" Knowing this was compensation for the two pool eyes, refusing would be improper, so he nodded and stored it in his ring.

"Teacher Zhang, we are deeply grateful that you are willing to share the pool eyes. Here are two Unity Spirit Pills as a token of our gratitude. Please accept them!"

Luo Zhao also stepped forward and handed over a jade bottle.

Since the Crown Prince had made a gesture, they, having received favors, would be foolish not to reciprocate.

The three major vassal states had purchased a total of eleven Unity Spirit Pills, and after distributing them to everyone, two remained.

"Mm."

Taking the pills, Zhang Xuan casually stored them away.

A bet was a bet; losing meant losing. Even if the other party was unwilling, there was no way around it.

Giving them two pool eyes was a great favor, and accepting two Unity Spirit Pills as compensation was nothing.

Moreover, accepting the items meant the debts were cleared, and the other party wouldn't owe a favor—a win-win situation.

"The pool eyes and slots have been allocated. Let the banquet officially begin. I hope everyone enjoys themselves to the fullest!"

Ye Qian waved his hand, and immediately, many graceful palace maids brought out countless delicacies.

This Crown Prince indeed loved pleasure; every dish served was exorbitantly expensive, enough to bankrupt many wealthy men in a single meal.

"Luo Xuan, Bi Jianghai, take these two Unity Spirit Pills, one each, and consume them tonight!"

With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan handed over the two Unity Spirit Pills given by Teacher Luo and the others.

Although this item could unconditionally elevate a Unity Realm expert by one minor level, for him... it was of little use!

Once he gathered the complete Heaven's Path cultivation technique for the Unity Realm, breaking through would be as easy as drinking water for him; taking it himself would be a waste.

"For us?"

Luo Xuan and Bi Jianghai were both stunned.

They knew how precious these pills were, yet he didn't keep a single one and gave them both to them...

"Mm, quickly improve your strength so that entering the Purification Pool won't waste the slots I worked hard to secure for you," Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"Thank you, Teacher Zhang!"

Their eyes reddened, and they bowed in unison.

Other top three contestants used various means to prevent competition, but Teacher Zhang was open-minded and treated others sincerely... inspiring gratitude from the depths of their hearts.

Previously, Luo Xuan and Bi Jianghai had thought of competing with him after entering the Master Teacher Academy, but now they realized that not only in cultivation and knowledge, but even in breadth of mind, they were far inferior—no comparison at all.

If Teacher Luo and the others across from them knew what these two were thinking, they would probably burst into tears on the spot.

This fool, open-minded and sincere?

Sincere my ass! Haven't you seen how badly we've been screwed over?

Getting back the slots and pool eyes that were originally theirs, and still being willing and grateful... Only someone so shameless and despicable could pull this off...

...

Outside the Crown Prince's residence.

"Your Majesty, Teacher Wei!"

Seeing the two figures before him, the guard was startled.

"I'll go inform His Highness to come out and welcome you..."

The two most prestigious people in the Fantasy Feather Empire arriving together so late would frighten anyone.

"No need. You stay on guard. Teacher Wei and I will go in and take a look."

Ye Wentian waved his hand and strode inside with Wei Jiang.

"If... this Teacher Zhang truly possesses War Teacher talent, what then?"

Entering the courtyard, Ye Wentian couldn't help asking as they walked.

"What else? Report to the Master Teacher Academy immediately for specialized training! The importance of such talent to the Master Teacher Hall need not be explained by me, you should know!" Wei Jiang said solemnly.

"Mm." Ye Wentian nodded.

Although he was not a master teacher, as a ruler, he knew something about War Teachers.

Known as the battle kings among master teachers, once confirmed, even the dean of Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy might not match their status!

"But... War Teachers require selection and a series of procedures. How can we confirm it just by going like this?"

Ye Wentian frowned.

War Teachers required specialized methods to confirm, extremely troublesome, not something easily accomplished.

"This... let's talk after we see him..." Wei Jiang hesitated, about to continue, when they heard footsteps ahead, and three figures approached.

Recognizing them, Ye Wentian quickly stepped forward: "Ye Wentian pays respects to Her Highness, the Sixth Princess! Teachers Luo and Xing are here too!"

It was none other than the Sixth Princess Yu Fei'er, Luo Qiqi, and Xing Yuan, who had changed clothes and were heading to the banquet.

"So it's Your Majesty Wentian. I have something I'd like to ask you."

Seeing him, Princess Fei'er raised an eyebrow: "How exactly is this Fantasy Feather Empire being governed? If you don't want the job, just say so..."