Chapter 759: The Cangyue Society

"Well, today the teachers recruiting students from the ten colleges will all give open classes at the [Teaching Platform]. We hope Teacher Zhang can come with us to take a look. You have a broader perspective, and if you help us choose, we can pick more suitable ones..."

Ruohuan Gongzi spoke somewhat awkwardly.

Having been repeatedly struck by the person before him, he knew this man's skill and insight.

If he helped them choose, it would surely be better than what they could pick themselves.

The academy's apprenticeship period was only three days; once they failed to find a suitable teacher, their future achievements would be limited. After much deliberation, they decided to trouble Zhang Xuan.

After all, they were from the same place and were familiar with each other.

When it came to insight, this Teacher Zhang was far superior to even Teacher Hong and the others.

"Teaching Platform? Open class?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

Having come to the academy and focused on the six-star blacksmith assessment, he was unaware of this matter.

The Teaching Platform was the central place of the Master Teacher Academy, where major competitions and the like were held. It was also a venue for students to resolve conflicts, similar to dueling platforms elsewhere.

As for open classes, he had heard of them before when he was a teacher at Hongtian Academy.

It meant giving a lesson that anyone could observe, thereby showcasing the teacher's teaching ability.

Previously, open classes were mostly for teachers to observe each other and learn from one another. But this academy actually had teachers give lessons directly, with students observing before choosing...

It sounded quite good.

This way, good teachers would attract more and more students, while poor teachers might not get any at all.

It was a kind of healthy competition.

"Yes, will Teacher Zhang come?" The few looked at him eagerly.

Seeing them like this, he knew they wanted him to come and help them decide. After all, with so many master teachers giving lessons simultaneously, anyone would be dazzled and find it hard to distinguish.

"Alright, let's go take a look together. It's also a good chance to see the teaching level of the Master Teacher Academy..."

After a moment's thought, Zhang Xuan nodded.

Since almost all teachers were out giving open classes, the Jinghong Academy and Moyin Academy would likely be empty. Finding books to read would be difficult, so it was better to see how their lessons were conducted and make a comparison.

Once decided, there was nothing to hesitate about. Leaving the courtyard, they headed toward the Teaching Platform.

The Teaching Platform was some distance from the elite district, but with their strength, it didn't take long to arrive.

Looking from afar, they saw a sea of people surging.

All thirty thousand new students would come today to listen to lessons and choose teachers. Many senior students also came to join the excitement. The spacious Teaching Platform, when looked at, was packed with people, dense and crowded. For first-timers, it was easy to lose direction.

"To help new students better listen to the teachers' lessons, the academy has specially divided the Teaching Platform into a narrow passage. As long as you walk along the path, you can see all the teachers and hear all the lesson content!"

Ruohuan Gongzi had inquired beforehand and introduced it to everyone before they arrived.

Following his words, Zhang Xuan looked and indeed saw a thick stream of people slowly moving along a certain passage.

On the elevated platforms on both sides, teachers were giving lessons. Though too far to hear the content, he could see the audience below listening with rapt attention, utterly absorbed.

The teachers of the Master Teacher Academy had almost all reached the six-star level. How could anyone at this level be weak? Even if their lessons weren't vivid, they surely had deep insights into cultivation. Every word carried its own principles, making listeners unable to help themselves and greatly benefited.

"Fellow junior students, would you like a 'Detailed Guide to Faculty'?"

Just as they were about to follow the crowd inside, a young man approached and blocked their way.

Around thirty years old, wearing the attire of a five-star master teacher, tall and thin like a bamboo pole, with shifty eyes and a full smile—clearly a seasoned slickster.

"Detailed Guide to Faculty?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Yes, it's compiled by our Cangyue Society. It contains detailed information on all the teachers in our academy, their teaching characteristics, interests, and past teaching results... Buy one before listening to the open classes, and you can compare better and make a choice..."

The young man looked around to see if anyone was watching, then took out a book from his bosom, handed it over, and lowered his voice.

"There's such a thing?"

Curious, Zhang Xuan reached out to take the book and was about to open it when the young man pressed his hand down: "We're all master teachers with photographic memory. If you open it and read it once, who will I sell it to? In short, if you want to see it, you have to pay..."

Master teachers at the half-step five-star or five-star level generally had photographic memory. The value of this Detailed Guide to Faculty lay in the rarity of the information. If someone flipped through it and memorized it, they certainly wouldn't buy it.

"How much?"

Ruohuan Gongzi couldn't help asking.

Since this thing was prepared by senior students, it must be quite accurate. Buying one would make choosing a teacher easier and provide a basis, avoiding groping in the dark.

"This information was obtained by our Cangyue Society at great cost. The text isn't expensive, but the cost is. One copy costs one hundred mid-grade spirit stones! No bargaining!"

The young man said.

"One hundred mid-grade spirit stones?" Everyone was shocked.

Ruohuan Gongzi came from the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance and had seen only a few mid-grade spirit stones in total. Luo Xuan came from a sect and was slightly better off, but could only manage a few dozen at most. One hundred was absolutely impossible.

As for Song Chao, even under Zhang Xuan's earlier persuasion, producing one mid-grade spirit stone was difficult. How could he possibly produce a hundred?

In other words, except for Zhang Xuan, no one else could afford that price.

Really outrageous!

"Too expensive? This contains detailed information on all teachers. If you find the right teacher and successfully break through to five-star master teacher, won't spirit stones be as plentiful as you want?"

Seeing their expressions, the young man quickly said.

There was a huge gap between master teacher levels. A four-star master teacher might still have difficulty earning mid-grade spirit stones, but reaching five-star made earning money much easier.

"Thanks, but we don't need this!"

Seeing him continue to promote, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

A hundred spirit stones for this... he really didn't need it!

More importantly, when his palm touched it just now, a copy had already appeared in his mind, even more detailed, and he knew whether the information was correct or not.

"Don't need? How can you not need it? Entering the academy and finding a suitable teacher is very important. If you don't find one, you might never progress, be stuck in the first year forever, and eventually be expelled..."

Unexpectedly, these new students directly refused. The young man was stunned and quickly spoke.

New students entering the academy didn't understand the teachers and could easily choose the wrong one. Once that happened, even if they wanted to change, it would be impossible.

"We really don't need it. We already bought one earlier, no need for a second," Zhang Xuan said.

"Bought one?"

The young man was taken aback, then remembering something, couldn't help saying: "Did you buy one from the Zhenyang Society? Their information is incomplete, not comparable to ours..."

"What exactly are these Zhenyang Society and Cangyue Society you mentioned?"

Zhang Xuan looked at him with confusion.

"You don't know?"

The young man hesitated, then nodded: "Right, you just arrived at the academy, so it's normal not to know. The academy has many student-formed organizations, all founded by the most outstanding senior students. Our Cangyue Society was founded by Senior Long Cangyue. The Zhenyang Society is led by Senior Xue Zhenyang!"

"Long Cangyue? Xue Zhenyang?"

"Yes, both are fifth-year senior students, each with formidable strength. Joining their organization gives you a chance to receive extracurricular tutoring from the senior!" The young man said with pride.

"Extracurricular tutoring?" Zhang Xuan was startled, then understood.

Being a fifth-year student likely meant their master teacher rank had reached six-star lower grade.

(Four-star peak, half-step five-star is first year, five-star lower grade second year, five-star middle grade third year, five-star upper grade fourth year, six-star lower grade fifth year.)

Academy teachers usually taught one-to-many. With many students, it was hard to give individual attention. Receiving extracurricular guidance from a six-star lower grade master teacher would indeed greatly help with cultivation breakthroughs.

"Yes, the academy is full of geniuses and master teachers. If you don't stand out, you'll fall behind and miss opportunities and resources for trials... Only by joining these organizations can you progress better!" The young man said.

Ruohuan Gongzi, Luo Xuan, and the others felt a chill upon hearing this.

They didn't have Teacher Zhang's talent and ability. Standing out in a class full of geniuses was impossible for them.

Without standing out, they wouldn't get better resources or opportunities, and might waste their lives.

So joining these student organizations was a necessity.

"Alright, you'll learn all this later anyway. The Detailed Guide to Faculty from the Zhenyang Society is incomplete. Better buy ours from the Cangyue Society. Our Senior Long Cangyue ranks much higher in the fifth-year competition than Senior Xue Zhenyang..."

Shaking his head, no longer dwelling on the matter, the young man continued promoting his manual.

"Thanks, but we really don't need it..."

If this thing cost one or two mid-grade spirit stones, he would have bought it. But a hundred was clearly extortion. How could he agree?

After thinking it over, he decided to pass.

"Not buying? That won't do! Since you bought from the Zhenyang Society, you must buy from our Cangyue Society. Otherwise, you'll offend our Cangyue Society, and you'll have no shortage of trouble in the academy!"

Seeing that after all this talk, they still wouldn't buy, the young man's face darkened, and his attitude lost its earlier warmth, turning threatening.

"No shortage of trouble? Are you threatening us?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

"Threatening? Not really, just a friendly reminder. Although the Master Teacher Academy is full of master teachers, it's not all smooth sailing, not as peaceful as you imagine!"

The young man snorted.