Chapter 724: The Selfless Zhang Xuan

Thirty thousand examinees came for the assessment. According to the academy's rules, twenty thousand must pass to ensure enrollment. Now that only over six thousand have passed, doesn't that mean over twenty thousand will be eliminated?

A perfectly good assessment turned into this—how can he explain it to the academy?

"Yes!" the senior student nodded.

Elder Mi's face darkened.

Hadn't the Purple Sun Beast promised him to use discretion and ensure twenty thousand new students passed? How... had it been so strict, with only six thousand passing?

That fellow was usually reliable—why was he so unreliable this time?

Hearing this pass rate, Zhang Xuan was also startled. When he arrived, he saw nearly half the people passing and thought the pass rate would be similar, but now it seemed not so easy.

"It's all that Purple Sun Beast's fault. I'll give it a good lesson when I get back!"

His eyes flickered.

If not for that Heterodox tribe spy causing trouble, how could the pass rate be so low?

The Master Teacher Academy was optional for him, but for other master teachers, it was a treasure trove for advancement. Entering meant limitless future achievements; failing meant returning in disappointment.

Just as he was planning how to deal with this sacred beast, he saw Elder Mi rushing over anxiously and cupping his fists.

"Please wait here a moment. I have some matters to attend to and will be right back!"

With that, he leaped into the air and flew away.

He wanted to ask face-to-face what the Purple Sun Beast was up to, causing so many to fail.

Exerting his peak Saint realm 1-dan strength, he moved swiftly, reaching the mountaintop in a few minutes.

"Senior Purple Sun..."

Still in the air, he called out.

The Purple Sun Beast was the old dean's beast pet, far superior in seniority and age. Not only he, but even the other nine great master teachers had to respectfully address it as senior.

Hearing no response, he landed and approached the thatched hut. Just as he was about to speak, his pupils suddenly contracted.

The once flat, snow-covered ground was now full of pits, with traces of spiritual energy convergence and remnants of destruction.

"This is... left by a battle of Saint Domain experts!"

As a six-star master teacher, his eyesight was extraordinary. He could tell at a glance that only a battle between Saint Domain experts could leave such marks.

"Could it be..."

His eyes narrowed. He flickered and hurriedly pushed open the door to the hut, clenching his fists.

The Purple Sun Beast was usually lazy and would normally be resting here, but now it was empty, and the ground was covered with battle marks. Didn't that mean... danger had occurred?

"Who dares to ambush Senior Purple Sun in the Master Teacher Academy?"

His gaze hardened, and a murderous aura emerged.

The Purple Sun Beast was the old dean's beast pet, representing the face and dignity of the Master Teacher Academy. Attacking it here meant openly challenging the academy and disregarding the Master Teacher Pavilion!

Hovering before the hut, he examined the traces on the ground.

"Those large pits, judging by their shape, should be left by Senior Purple Sun. The other footprints are larger than normal..."

He flickered to a footprint, pinched the ground, and his pupils contracted.

"Killing aura? It's... the Heterodox tribe!"

As a peak six-star master teacher, he knew the Heterodox tribe in great detail. The faint killing aura in the footprints indicated they were left by Heterodox tribe experts!

"One, two, three... over twenty Heterodox tribe experts at the Saint Domain, jointly confronting Senior Purple Sun?"

Counting around, Elder Mi clenched his fists.

No wonder the Purple Sun Beast had disappeared. So over twenty Heterodox tribe experts at the Saint Domain had appeared here!

This was the territory of the Master Teacher Academy. How could Heterodox tribesmen have mingled with the crowd without being discovered and quietly captured the Purple Sun Beast?

"No, this must be reported immediately to the academy and the Master Teacher Pavilion!"

The appearance of twenty Heterodox tribe experts was too significant, affecting the stability of the entire human race. It must be investigated urgently, or else all of Hongyuan City could face a potential crisis!

Thinking this, he hesitated no longer and flew back down the mountain, returning to the pavilion in moments.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing his old friend leave in haste and return with a grim expression, Mo Gaoyuan was puzzled.

"This..."

Glancing at Zhang Xuan, Elder Mi did not speak.

The appearance of Saint Domain-level Heterodox tribesmen was too significant. If the news leaked, it would cause an uproar. Even as one of the ten great elders, he dared not take that risk.

"Since you two have important matters to discuss, I'll take my leave..."

Seeing the other's hesitant demeanor, Zhang Xuan knew his presence was inconvenient and smiled, cupping his fists.

"Actually... it's nothing!" Hearing that he was about to leave, Elder Mi felt embarrassed instead.

He had been eager to take the other as a disciple just now, and now he was avoiding him, clearly treating him as an outsider.

"This matter is significant, but I trust Zhang shi's character. It's fine to tell you!" After a moment's hesitation, Elder Mi spoke: "I have discovered... traces of the Heterodox tribe!"

"What level?" Mo Gaoyuan couldn't help asking.

"Their strength is at least as high as mine, and there are many of them!"

Elder Mi gave his judgment.

Although over twenty Saint Domain experts had besieged it, given Senior Purple Sun Beast's strength, it should have been able to send a message. But nothing was left, indicating there must be a super expert beyond Saint realm 1-dan among them.

"Stronger than you?"

Mo Gaoyuan's expression turned serious.

Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.

He had suspected earlier that the Purple Sun Beast was a Heterodox tribe spy, and now it was confirmed.

That fellow must be the beast pet of this Heterodox tribesman beyond Saint realm 1-dan!

Otherwise, why would it be so loyal, refusing to reveal who it was?

"I really did save so many master teachers!"

As he confirmed this, he couldn't help nodding.

If the Purple Sun Beast and the Heterodox tribe's plot had succeeded, it wouldn't just be a matter of over twenty thousand failing—everyone would have died!

The Master Teacher Academy would have suffered a calamity.

Though he hadn't been in this world long, as a master teacher, he had responsibilities and duties. When encountering Heterodox tribe spies and plots, if he could stop them, he would never back down!

"I hope you two won't spread this. I will convene a meeting of the ten great elders to resolve the threat as soon as possible!"

With that, Elder Mi instructed.

Both nodded.

Involving the Heterodox tribe, secrecy was necessary, or it would easily cause panic and greater trouble.

"Yes, the more confidential, the better. By the way, what about these new students?" Hall Master Mo hesitated and asked.

"This..." Elder Mi rubbed his forehead.

He was also troubled.

He had thought that with the Purple Sun Beast handling it, getting twenty thousand examinees to pass would be no problem. But unexpectedly, the sacred beast was besieged by Heterodox tribesmen, its fate unknown, and the assessment had become a big problem.

Originally intending to accept twenty thousand, now only over six thousand had passed—how could he explain?

If they held another assessment, this one would become a joke.

And admitting only six thousand would be a great loss to the Master Teacher Academy.

"Elder Mi, I have an idea!" Zhang Xuan thought for a moment and said.

"Please speak!" Elder Mi and Hall Master Mo both looked over.

"Didn't you say earlier that points from joint hunting could be split equally?"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and said: "I have over forty thousand points. Even if I give one point to each person, it's enough. I can give them to those new students without points!"

"This..."

Elder Mi was taken aback: "These are points you earned with hard work. How can you..."

"It's nothing. Points are useless to me. You just said Heterodox tribesmen are lurking, planning to attack... Since that's the case, the stronger the master teacher force, the better. These talents are selected from all over. Giving them a chance is giving the human race future and hope! Please don't stand on ceremony!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

He had so many points, keeping them was useless. It was better to do a favor, build some reputation, and benefit his future advancement.

When master teachers reach higher levels, they need not only high cultivation but also a good reputation. Without fame across the land, how can one be called a 'master teacher'?

"This... fine, since Zhang shi has made this decision, I won't refuse. I will now inform all master teachers of this matter!"

Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, Elder Mi cupped his fists solemnly.

While he was still thinking of individuals, the other had already thought of the human race, of making master teachers stronger!

"This is the breadth of mind and bearing of a master teacher..."

He sighed in admiration.

If before he had only treated him as a junior, now he regarded him as an equal.

How broad-minded must one be to do this!

No wonder he was Yang shi's personal disciple—his vision and insight were entirely different.

"I'll trouble Elder Mi!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his fists.

"It is I who trouble you. If not for your doing this, I wouldn't know how to salvage this assessment... Let's say, I owe you a favor!"

Elder Mi said.

If the other hadn't distributed his points to everyone, according to the rules, they could only admit around six thousand, and this assessment would become the biggest joke.

His dignity as one of the ten great elders would be completely lost.

In a way, this move not only saved the fate of countless master teachers but also saved his face.

"This..."

Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

Actually... favors were useless. If only he could give a few high-grade spirit stones instead...

"Accept it. Elder Mi's favor is not easily obtained. I've associated with him for nearly two hundred years and never received one!"

Seeing him still reluctant, Mo Gaoyuan quickly said.

Elder Mi, as one of the ten great elders, had always been upright, not even taking personal disciples, showing how high his standards were.

A favor from such a person was not lightly owed.

"Thank you, Elder Mi!" Zhang Xuan had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

If others knew he didn't even want Elder Mi's favor but only wanted spirit stones, they would definitely kick him to death.

Which of the ten great elders of the Hongyuan Empire wasn't a renowned figure?

Their favors were priceless.

Using this favor to exchange for spirit stones from the Hongyuan Empire's royal family could probably fetch dozens of high-grade spirit stones!

And they would be eager for it!

Such a precious thing, and you don't want it, so reluctant... how can you not just die!