Chapter 821: Quasi Six-Star Alchemist

“Expel him from the Master Teacher Academy?”

“Revoke his master teacher qualification and forbid him from retaking the exam?”

Everyone was stunned.

“No, absolutely not!”

Dean Mi’s mouth twitched.

If they really did that, not to mention the loss of a genius, but Zhang Shi’s mysterious teacher would surely fly into a rage, and might even wipe out the entire Master Teacher Academy with a single slap.

Although the academy trained master teachers, the higher the rank, the more revered… The value of a hundred thousand six-star master teachers was still far less than that of a single nine-star master teacher.

It was like Master Kong, who appeared only once in tens of thousands of years. Not to mention one nine-star master teacher, even a hundred more could not match his contribution.

If what Mo Gaoyuan said was true, and Zhang Xuan’s teacher was an eight-star or even higher master teacher, then even if that teacher smashed the Master Teacher Academy into ruins with a single slap, the Master Teacher Hall would not utter a word of complaint.

Such were the privileges of a peak-level master teacher.

“Revoking a master teacher’s qualification concerns the lifelong future of a master teacher; it must not be treated as a game!”

Dean Zhao Bingshu couldn’t help but say, “Especially for someone so talented and gifted. If we mishandle this, I fear we might not only lose a genius but also provoke another Disaster of Fubo!”

“This…”

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

In truth, the Disaster of Fubo back then could have been entirely avoided.

It happened mainly because that genius had offended a disciple of a saintly clan, and he had no background of his own. The conflict escalated until it led to such a tragedy.

One could say that although it was sorrowful and shocking, it was a man-made disaster.

This Zhang Xuan, before even reaching six-star, had already comprehended the Eye of Clear Reason. His talent was beyond doubt.

If they went too far and forced him into resentment, driving him to join the alien spirits in anger, it would not only be a loss for the Master Teacher Hall but could become a disaster for all of humanity.

Not to mention other things, if he taught the alien spirits and imparted knowledge, he could very well become another Master Kong for them.

At that point, humanity would be in trouble.

“Dean Zhao is right!” Master Mu nodded.

“Fine, we can not revoke his master teacher qualification, but… he must be expelled from the Master Teacher Academy and from Hongyuan City! Otherwise, today he can throw my Alchemy Academy into chaos, and tomorrow he can bring your other academies to complete collapse! At that point, the academy will no longer be a proper institution—teachers won’t be teachers, students won’t be students—what kind of order is that?”

Lu Feng gritted his teeth.

The others were speechless.

Even Dean Mi and Wei Ranxue, who wanted to speak up for Zhang Xuan, remained silent.

To be honest, given Zhang Xuan’s nature, it was quite likely that after messing with the Alchemy Academy, he would go on to mess with the other academies.

Every time he went to a new academy, it was like an iron ox plowing the fields—he wouldn’t stop until everyone went mad. If he really came… the other academies had no confidence they could withstand him!

“I agree with Dean Lu Feng. This menace must be expelled immediately. Not just Hongyuan City—he shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the Hongyuan Empire for even a moment longer!”

After a moment of silence, an old man spoke.

Dean Mi looked over and saw it was none other than the dean of the Formation Master Guild, Chen Chengxun.

Dean Chen and Dean Lu Feng had always been on good terms.

“I agree too!”

Another dean nodded.

It was the dean of the Painting and Calligraphy Academy, Song Danqing.

“I disagree. Master teachers are allowed to take exams in auxiliary professions and to teach students. Although what Zhang Shi did was somewhat excessive, he didn’t break any rules. Why should he be expelled?”

Dean Mi spoke up first.

“Exactly. Even if what he did at the Alchemy Academy seemed absurd, you yourself said that even an old master like Lu Danshi joined the Xuanxuan Society and insisted on attending his lectures. That shows his lectures must be of extremely high value.”

“As master teachers, we should have tolerance. I think not only should Zhang Shi not be expelled, but he should be allowed to stay as a teacher to improve the overall strength of our academies!”

Zhao Bingshu and Wei Ranxue said.

“Now it’s three in favor of expelling Zhang Xuan, and three in favor of keeping him. What about you two?”

After hearing their opinions, Master Mu looked at the last two.

Currently, Lu Feng of the Alchemist Academy, Chen Chengxun of the Formation Academy, and Song Danqing of the Painting and Calligraphy Academy wanted to expel Zhang Xuan, while Dean Mi, Zhao Bingshu, and Wei Ranxue advocated for keeping him, even letting him teach.

Two people had yet to state their views… Xu Changqing of the Martial Arts Academy and Jiang Qingqin of the Music Academy.

“Zhang Shi’s three students are guest elders of my academy. If the students can understand martial techniques and cultivation methods so deeply, the teacher must be even better. My opinion is to let Zhang Shi stay!”

Xu Changqing said.

“And you?”

Everyone looked at Jiang Qingqin.

Now it was four to three. If he agreed with Lu Feng, it would become four to four; if he agreed with Dean Mi, it would be five to three.

“I… I haven’t had any contact with this Zhang Xuan, so it’s hard for me to judge. I’ll abstain!” Jiang Qingqin shook his head. “Besides, our most important task right now is not to deal with a student, but to find Senior Ziyang Beast!”

“Abstain?”

“That’s right! Taking either side now is wrong; it’s better to just abstain.”

“Dean Jiang has always been indifferent to fame and fortune. It’s not surprising that he abstains and doesn’t get involved in this matter.”

Hearing that the last dean had chosen not to meddle, everyone nodded in agreement.

Jiang Qingqin, the dean of the Demon Sound Academy, was always aloof and never got involved in such matters, so it was expected that she would not take a stance.

"Now it's four to three. Let's drop the matter and focus our energy on finding the Purple Sun Beast!"

Seeing that the group had reached a decision, Master Mu waved his hand: "I'll say it again: whoever finds the Purple Sun Beast becomes the dean! As for Zhang Xuan's matter, the new dean will decide how to handle it!"

Although he was a Seven-Star Master Teacher, he was from the headquarters and it was inconvenient for him to interfere in the affairs of the Master Teacher Academy.

Otherwise, he could easily be accused of using his status to pressure others.

"Master Mu..."

Hearing that this was the final result, Lu Feng was filled with anxiety and reluctance.

"Alright, the matter is settled. Everyone may leave!"

Without saying more, Master Mu waved his hand and was the first to walk out of the room.

"Farewell!"

Dean Mi, Zhao Bingxu, and the others also walked out.

Soon, only Lu Feng remained in the room, his face twisted with anger as he clenched his fists.

"Damn it..."

He slammed the table.

"Fine, I'll let you off today, but don't you ever leave a handle in my hands, or else... I'll make you wish you were dead!"

With a roar, Lu Feng bellowed.

...

While Lu Feng was causing a scene and appealing to the Ten Master Teachers, Zhang Xuan had finally finished his lecture.

Arriving at the Alchemist Academy, he stood before the library, not in a daze, but with his soul leaving his body to enter the library and read books.

He was already a Four-Star Alchemist, so he didn't need to read the earlier books. Thus, in less than half an hour, he had organized the books for Five-Star and Six-Star levels.

After finishing his studies and gaining insights, he began teaching outside the library.

The knowledge he imparted was concise and directly pointed to the essence of alchemy, captivating everyone who heard it.

This led to countless people dropping out of classes and willingly joining the Xuanxuan Society.

After finishing his lecture outside the library, Zhang Xuan went to the medicine room and then to the ancestral hall.

As Vice Dean Qi and others had seen, he had activated the communication jade screen, but not just to request a pill formula; he also engaged in a pill debate.

He had never received systematic training in alchemy, so he certainly couldn't pass the alchemy exam, but... when it came to pill debates, with his understanding and comprehension of knowledge, even a Seven-Star Alchemist would find it hard to win!

After a debate, the Six-Star and Seven-Star Alchemists on the other side of the jade screen submitted one by one, granting him the status of a quasi-Six-Star Alchemist and smoothly obtaining the formula for the Renewal Pill.

Having achieved his goal, Zhang Xuan was about to leave, but feeling it was inappropriate to have taken so many Six-Star pills for free... he went to the alchemist classroom to teach, repaying the debt of gratitude for the pills.

Unexpectedly, his lecture was so profound that even the teachers became engrossed.

And then... the spectacle of countless master teachers and students flocking to the Xuanxuan Society occurred.

As for having everyone wear the society uniform and charging for lectures, that was Ruohuan Gongzi and Sun Qiang's doing.

"So, the most crucial point in refining the Smiling Pill is this—I finally understand!"

"Me too. With my current understanding, as long as my cultivation reaches the required level, I can definitely refine a Sixth-Grade pill!"

"This lecture has been incredibly rewarding, equivalent to three years of my previous studies..."

...

While he breathed a sigh of relief, all the alchemists in the audience were entranced, nearly going mad.

Teacher Zhang's explanation was like a heavenly steed soaring across the skies, or like an antelope hanging its horns—traces untraceable—yet it gave people profound enlightenment. As long as they followed his guidance in alchemy, it was foreseeable that everyone's skills would instantly improve by a large margin!

Although he had only taught one lesson, it surpassed the sum of several years of previous study!

"A genius, an absolute genius! Alchemy can be done like this..."

Some elders, including Alchemist Lu, huddled together, growing more astonished the more they discussed.

They were old, and further breakthroughs were difficult. If they had heard such a lecture ten years earlier, each of them would probably be a Seven-Star Alchemist now!

"From now on, I'm a member of the Xuanxuan Society. I'm not going back to the Alchemist Academy!"

"Me too. Being able to hear such lectures is far better than staying stuck in the Alchemist Academy. After a few more sessions, we can easily pass the Seven-Star exam!"

...

Several white-bearded elders had their eyes shining.

Just as they were beside themselves with excitement, they saw the young man who had just lectured walking over.

"Teacher Zhang!"

They all cupped their hands simultaneously.

"No need to be polite. I've come to trouble you with something." Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Teacher Zhang, just give your orders. As long as we old bones can do it, we will spare no effort!"

Having attended his lecture, although they were not his students, these men were already utterly convinced by the young man.

"Spare no effort is not necessary... I just want you to join forces to help me refine a pill!" Zhang Xuan stated his purpose.

"Join forces?" They were taken aback.

This man had such a profound understanding of alchemy—why would he need their help?

"Yes, I want to refine a... Renewal Pill!" Zhang Xuan said.

"Renewal Pill... a Seventh-Grade pill?" Alchemist Lu exclaimed in surprise.