Chapter 794: Excited Xue Zhenyang

"That would be great..."

Hearing Sun Qiang say that the teacher had no problem, Zheng Yang breathed a sigh of relief, quickly nodded, and turned to look outside with excitement: "Come in!"

"Yes!"

At his words, a young man walked in from outside, holding a long spear, his whole body's aura condensed like a sword breaking through the air.

Around thirty years old, with sharply defined features, giving a sense of fortitude.

"Uncle Qiang, Wang Ying, Liu Yang, this is my new student!" Zheng Yang introduced to everyone.

"Student Xue Zhenyang greets you all!"

The young man clasped his fists.

"Xue Zhenyang? Your cultivation... seems much stronger than Zheng Yang's, right? Why would you want to become his disciple?" Sun Qiang frowned.

Although he couldn't tell exactly how high the other's cultivation was, it was definitely higher than Zheng Yang's.

Why would such a strong person want to become a disciple of a teenager?

"One can learn the Way regardless of seniority, and expertise varies by field. Although my cultivation is stronger than Teacher Zheng's, my understanding of spear techniques is far inferior. Being able to learn from him is my honor!" Xue Zhenyang said respectfully.

This Xue Zhenyang was precisely the president of the Zhenyang Society at the Master Academy, the one who wanted to challenge Zhang Xuan.

He had been eager to cultivate the Falling Leaf Spear Technique to the tenth level and leave the academy for training, when he accidentally saw Zheng Yang performing spear techniques.

Although the latter's cultivation was far inferior to his, his understanding of spear techniques had reached the realm of unity between man and spear, with astonishing power.

After chatting a few lines, he found that Zheng Yang's understanding of spear techniques had reached the state of simplifying complexity and pointing directly to the Way, which made him unable to resist wanting to learn from him.

It was foreseeable that as long as he studied seriously, it shouldn't take long for him to fully comprehend the tenth level of the Falling Leaf Spear Technique, sweep Zhang Xuan away, and revive the glory of the Zhenyang Society!

A master learning from someone weaker than himself is not a disgrace; on the contrary, it has a long history.

Even Master Kong learned from those weaker than himself. For masters, a disciple need not be inferior to the teacher, nor the teacher more virtuous than the disciple. One can learn the Way regardless of seniority, and expertise varies by field—that's all.

"True!"

Sun Qiang nodded.

As the steward of a master's household, and the young master being a master himself, he knew the reverence for the Way of the teacher in this world.

Anyone who excels in something can be a teacher.

Zheng Yang had received the young master's personal instruction; teaching some unknown minor shouldn't be a problem.

"Alright, you don't need to look for a mansion these days; continue training. Zheng Yang, if you want to teach him spear techniques, that's fine. I'll report it to the young master later!"

Seeing that this fellow genuinely wanted to become a disciple, Sun Qiang said no more.

"Mm!" Zheng Yang nodded, glanced at Xue Zhenyang, and said: "Study well with me these days. When you've learned well, I'll take you to see my master. His understanding of spear techniques is ten times better than mine! Don't embarrass me then!"

As he spoke, a look of admiration appeared in Zheng Yang's eyes.

"Rest assured, Teacher, I will work hard and not disappoint the Grandmaster!" Xue Zhenyang nodded, his heart also filled with excitement.

No wonder they always said that masters are hidden among the people. He had casually met someone with such amazing spear techniques, and there was a teacher ten times better...

Learning from them, breaking through to the tenth level of the Falling Flower Spear Technique would definitely be easy, and even... he might go higher. By then, he would surely defeat that Zhang Xuan thoroughly and make him know... who the true king of spear techniques is!

"Mm, I'll spar with your Senior Uncle Wang Ying now. Take the chance to observe my application of spear techniques!"

Zheng Yang took out his long spear and looked over.

Teaching martial techniques involves not only moves and understanding but, most importantly, combat.

Only through combat can the skills and abilities of martial techniques be brought into play, allowing deeper comprehension.

"Good!" Xue Zhenyang's eyes lit up.

"Wang Ying, sorry for the trouble..."

Raising his eyebrows, Zheng Yang extended his long spear, gave it a slight flick, producing a sharp whistle, and thrust it straight at Wang Ying not far away.

The fellow apprentices often sparred and were very familiar with each other's moves and strengths. Seeing the spear thrust, Wang Ying smiled lightly, shifted her feet like a phantom, dodged the spear tip, and kicked at the spear point.

Whoosh!

Her leg shadow was like lightning; Wang Ying, like a butterfly flitting among flowers, displayed martial techniques with an exotic beauty that was indescribable.

"Such amazing footwork, such amazing leg techniques..."

His pupils contracted, and Xue Zhenyang couldn't help trembling.

This Senior Uncle Wang Ying's cultivation was far inferior to his, but her understanding of footwork and leg techniques far surpassed even the martial technique teachers at the academy.

Even his teacher, Dean Xu Changqing of the Martial Techniques Academy, seemed unable to perform such simple yet flawless moves that pointed directly to the Way.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Soon, the two finished sparring, and Xue Zhenyang watched with rapt attention.

Whether it was the spear techniques, footwork, or leg techniques, they all filled him with awe and admiration.

"Zheng Yang, since you've taken on a student, why don't I also spar with you to help you practice?"

Seeing Zheng Yang withdraw his spear, Liu Yang on the side laughed.

They were all young, and seeing their companion take a student made them eager.

"Good!" Zheng Yang didn't waste words; his long spear, like a long snake, thrust at Liu Yang again.

Xue Zhenyang quickly looked at this Senior Uncle Liu Yang.

This senior uncle was not fast, and his leg techniques were not impressive; he didn't seem skilled in leg techniques, but his fists were like weapons. Before Zheng Yang's attack even reached him, he could judge and use his fist force to deflect the spear light.

His fist wind roared, and true qi released from his acupoints sounded like the roar of a dragon or tiger.

"Such strong fist techniques... At the same level, even Yuan Gang, who excels in fist techniques, might not withstand a single punch..."

Xue Zhenyang was so excited his body stiffened.

He had thought that this time out, he didn't know how long it would take to grasp the true essence of spear techniques and comprehend higher-level martial arts. He never dreamed that in just one day, he would encounter so many extraordinary people.

His newly acknowledged teacher and these two senior uncles, though weaker than him in cultivation, far surpassed many masters at the academy in their understanding of martial techniques.

Even some elders were less formidable!

Amazing!

Soon, the teacher and Senior Uncle Liu Yang finished their spar, exchanged smiles, and turned to look at Xue Zhenyang not far away: "How was it? Any insights?"

"Teacher, two senior uncles, I... have a request, if I may?"

Taking a deep breath to suppress his excitement, Xue Zhenyang respectfully clasped his fists.

"Oh?" Seeing his seriousness, everyone looked over.

"It's like this: I've organized a group with many subordinates who also have high attainments and research in martial techniques. Could Teacher and the two senior uncles give them a few lessons... and teach them some martial technique skills?"

Xue Zhenyang hurriedly said.

"Lessons?" Wang Ying and Zheng Yang exchanged glances. "We're not masters; how can we give lessons?"

Giving lessons was basically something masters did. Although they had deep understanding of martial techniques, they didn't have this profession. Giving lessons to others... wouldn't that be overreaching?

"Although you are not masters, your understanding of martial techniques is beyond that of many masters. If the three of you come to teach, I can have them pay tuition..." Xue Zhenyang hesitated, then said.

If he could invite these three to explain martial techniques, his subordinates would surely advance by leaps and bounds, and the Zhenyang Society would become the number one society in the academy in no time!

The disgrace brought by Zhang Xuan could also be completely wiped away!

"Pay tuition? How much can they pay?"

Before Wang Ying and the others could speak, Sun Qiang's eyes lit up.

Not being the head of the household, one doesn't know the cost of firewood and rice. He was responsible for everyone's livelihood and knew the importance of money.

Now, the spirit stones the young master earned were barely enough for his own cultivation, let alone supporting them.

If Wang Ying and the others could earn some money on the side, the young master would surely be very happy, and it would also solve their current difficulties.

"Well... I'll have each of them pay one hundred mid-grade spirit stones. I have... over five hundred subordinates; fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones should be doable..."

Xue Zhenyang said.

The Zhenyang Society was a famous large society in the academy, with over two thousand members, but those suited to the martial techniques of these three probably numbered only about five hundred.

"Five hundred people? One hundred each?" Sun Qiang's eyes lit up.

That would be over fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones at once.

"How about this: two hundred spirit stones per person. I'll have them not only teach martial techniques but also explain the basics of cultivation. Rest assured, their explanations of the basics and understanding of cultivation will definitely be worth the price!"

After a moment's hesitation, Sun Qiang said.

"Basics of cultivation?" Xue Zhenyang was startled.

"Right, Wang Ying, give him a few words on the cultivation method for the Life Extension realm," Sun Qiang turned and said.

"Yes!" Wang Ying nodded, thought for a moment, parted her jade lips, and began to speak slowly.

The Life Extension realm was the first level of Mortal Transformation, the foundation of the entire process. If cultivated improperly, it would not only slow progress later but also limit one's achievements.

Although Wang Ying hadn't read many books, what she had encountered was the simplified version of the Heavenly Way cultivation technique, coupled with Zhang Xuan's personal instruction, giving her a remarkable understanding of this level.

After just a few sentences, Xue Zhenyang was so excited he trembled uncontrollably.

This method of teaching from the shallow to the deep was far beyond even the most skilled teaching masters at the academy!

It could be said that this cultivation method pointed directly to the Way, targeting the core of cultivation, making anyone who heard a few sentences benefit greatly and unable to restrain themselves.

"Wonderful! If... my members hear this explanation, even if their foundations weren't solid before, they will become more stable, and their cultivation will progress faster!"

The more he thought, the more excited he became. Looking at Wang Ying and the others again, it was like looking at a treasure mountain.

Although he didn't know what kind of master could teach such outstanding students, he knew... this time he had hit the jackpot!

If he had them come to teach, it was foreseeable that the people of the Zhenyang Society would not only greatly improve their martial techniques but also their cultivation. By then, there would surely be a steady stream of students begging to join the Zhenyang Society!

Crushing Zhang Xuan and avenging the humiliation was just around the corner!

"Haha, Zhang Xuan, how can you compete with me?"

His eyes shining, as if seeing the glorious future of the Zhenyang Society, Xue Zhenyang cried out in his heart, his whole body about to explode with excitement.

His dark eyes revealed intense confidence!