Chapter 830: Ziyang Recognizes Its Master!

The old dean had once told it that among master teachers, the most formidable kind was called Heaven-Approved Master Teacher, whose state of mind, when activated, would receive the approval of heaven and earth, making people unable to resist the urge to take them as a teacher.

In history, only Master Kong had achieved this, and now this person before it was also...

"Not bad!"

Zhang Xuan nodded: "Do you think a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher could be an alien tribesman?"

"Of course not..." The Ziyang Beast quickly shook its enormous head.

A Heaven-Approved Master Teacher, approved by heaven itself, was the same as Master Kong. How could they be an alien tribesman?

The two were poles apart, not even the same kind of life form.

"Heaven and earth both approve of me, yet when you saw me, you showed no respect and instead attacked me... Have you no regard for heaven and earth? Have you no place for Master Kong in your heart?"

Seeing that it had acknowledged his identity, Zhang Xuan's face darkened.

To make the other submit, he naturally couldn't admit he was wrong; he had to first pin the blame on the other.

Besides, it was indeed this creature that had struck first. If he hadn't had some skills, he might have died on the spot.

"I..." The Ziyang Beast's face flushed bright red.

At the time, it thought the newcomer was so arrogant that it wanted to scare him, to teach him his place. It never dreamed... that he was a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher!

What did that mean?

In history, only one Master Kong had appeared, and even his seventy-two sages hadn't achieved it... enough to show how terrifying it was!

In other words, it had attacked a master teacher a hundred times more noble than the old dean... No wonder the other was teaching it a lesson!

Not killing it on the spot and drying it into jerky was already giving it face!

Although the other's cultivation was insufficient now, with such an identity, even if he killed it or brought down the entire Master Teacher Academy, reporting it to the Master Teacher Hall, no one would dare hold him accountable.

A Heaven-Approved Master Teacher was already equal to Master Kong. Which master teacher would dare to refute him?

"You were disrespectful to me, so I imprisoned you to teach you a lesson. Do you have any complaints?" Seeing the other's fear, Zhang Xuan pressed his advantage.

"No..." The enormous head nodded, and the Ziyang Beast quickly replied.

A Heaven-Approved Master Teacher was the hope for the continued rise of master teachers. Even the old dean himself wouldn't dare to talk back.

This was both ability and privilege!

"Good, since the misunderstanding is resolved, I'll give you two choices now. First, acknowledge me as your master, and I'll heal your injuries and find a way to help you break through. Second, since you know my identity, to prevent leaks... I'll have to kill you!"

Zhang Xuan said.

The identity of a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher could not be easily revealed. If humans found out, it was one thing, but once it reached the ears of the alien tribes, he would surely become a target for assassination.

That was why he had never made it public, not even telling other master teachers. Anyone who knew was sworn to secrecy.

"This..."

The Ziyang Beast's face twisted like a bitter gourd.

After a pause, it gritted its teeth and showed determination: "I am willing to acknowledge Master Zhang as my master!"

This choice wasn't out of fear, but... since this person was a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher, his future achievements would surely be limitless. Perhaps... he could avenge the old dean!

"Since you acknowledge me as your master, I promise you here that once my strength is sufficient, I will surely investigate the true cause of the old dean's death and avenge him!"

Seeming to read its thoughts, Zhang Xuan said.

"Thank you... Master!"

Hearing that the other had agreed before he even spoke, the Ziyang Beast's eyes reddened, and it knelt down. Then a drop of blood flew from its forehead into Zhang Xuan's brow.

A sacred beast acknowledging its master!

"Rise!"

Having resolved one hidden danger, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. He placed his hand on the beast's body, and a stream of pure true energy surged into it along its meridians.

Before long, the severe injuries on the latter were completely healed.

"This..." The Ziyang Beast's eyes widened.

As a Saint realm expert, it could clearly feel the special nature of the other's true energy. Not only was it pure, but it also carried a majestic grandeur, giving a sense of loftiness, unattainable and awe-inspiring.

Like a deity, looking down on all beings.

"Could this be... a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher?"

Fear arose in its heart.

"You must be wondering why these puppets and the will that struck you down are alien tribesmen..."

Not knowing that the other's mindset had changed, Zhang Xuan recounted the matter of the alien tribe puppets and the Cruel One.

This Ziyang Beast was utterly loyal to humanity; there was nothing to hide.

Besides, although these puppets were alien tribesmen, they now obeyed his commands and would not continue to do evil. Keeping them around was no big deal.

"So that's how it is..."

After hearing the whole story, the Ziyang Beast admired him even more.

If not for this person, once the heart fully revived, all of humanity would likely have suffered!

Taming it seemed like he was keeping alien tribesmen, but in reality, it was averting a disaster for humanity... a boundless merit!

If he used this merit to exchange for treasures at the Master Teacher Hall, even a saint artifact might be easily granted.

"Since you've submitted to me, your master won't treat you poorly. Here is a Hongyuan Beast's inner core. Once refined, it should allow you to break through your current shackles and reach a higher realm!"

With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan tossed over the Hongyuan Beast's inner core he had obtained from Cloud Mist Ridge.

The Ziyang Beast was an ape-type sacred beast, and the Hongyuan Beast was also one. They had commonalities, so it should be able to refine it easily and thus improve its cultivation.

"Thank you, Master!"

Grasping the inner core in its hand and feeling the surging power within, the Ziyang Beast's eyes reddened with excitement.

The master's guess was correct; this inner core would be extremely beneficial to it. Used well, breaking through to the second level of the Dao Saint realm would be easy.

"Alright, this place is quiet and free from outside disturbance. Cultivate well!"

Seeing the eager light in the other's eyes, Zhang Xuan knew it wanted to refine the inner core to enhance its strength. He said no more, left the formation, and returned to the courtyard.

With the Ziyang Beast matter resolved, a burden was lifted from his heart.

With the old dean's beast pet as a backer, the Master Teacher Academy probably wouldn't dare to trouble him now.

"Young master, Miss Luo has arrived and is waiting in the living room!"

As he stretched and stepped out of the courtyard, Sun Qiang came up to him.

"She's here?"

His eyes brightened, and Zhang Xuan wasted no time in hurrying to the living room.

This Luo Ruoxi, though he had only met her three times so far, inexplicably stirred a special feeling in his heart, one that no other woman he had met had ever given him.

As for beauty, he had seen many beauties—Zhao Ya, Wang Ying, Shen Biru, Mo Yu, Zhao Feiwu, Luo Qiqi, Yu Fei'er, Hu Yaoyao... Though they were slightly inferior to Luo Ruoxi, they were still stunningly beautiful, capable of toppling cities and nations.

But toward these people, he only felt ordinary teacher-student or friendship feelings, nothing more.

What was going on? Even he couldn't explain it.

In short, whenever he thought of being with her, there was a faint sense of anticipation in his heart.

Hurrying into the living room, he indeed saw a figure in white robes standing in the spacious room. She looked delicate yet occupied all the beauty, making it hard to look away once seen.

"Master Luo!"

With a gentle smile, Zhang Xuan approached.

"Master Zhang!" Turning around, Luo Ruoxi smiled softly, and the room seemed to burst into bloom.

"I came to ask for your help with something!"

After they took their seats as host and guest and chatted for a while, Luo Ruoxi said.

"Master Luo, whatever you command, just say it. If I can do it, I will not refuse!" Zhang Xuan said.

She had saved his life before; that debt of gratitude alone made it impossible to refuse.

"You're too kind, Master Zhang. This matter can only be done by you, because you possess the Eye of Insight, and... if I'm not mistaken, you are also a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher!"

Luo Ruoxi said.

"You..." Zhang Xuan was startled, his eyes wide.

He was a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher, always concealing it. Even a Seven-Star master teacher like Mu Shi couldn't see through it. Yet this person had seen it at a glance... Was it true?

So far, only the Cruel One could do that.

The Cruel One had seen Master Kong and fought with him—an extremely powerful figure.

It was normal for him to have sharp eyesight, but this Master Luo was only Six-Star. How could she possibly see through it?

Seeing his shock, Luo Ruoxi smiled: "I knew back in the Qingji Mountains, but I thought we wouldn't have much interaction, so I didn't mention it!"

Thinking of that silly look on his face in the Qingji Mountains, she felt like laughing.

From childhood to adulthood, she had seen countless geniuses, but someone so foolish was a first.

"Alright..."

Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

Being a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher was nothing shameful; he just feared it would spread to the ears of the alien tribes.

Since she had known all along but never said anything, it meant she was trustworthy.

"What matter requires my help?" Suppressing his doubts, Zhang Xuan looked at her.

He couldn't see through her strength, but she could easily tell he was a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher. Whether in insight or anything else, she was no weaker than Mu Shi!

Such a strong person asking for his help—what could it be?

"Go to the Sealing Sage Platform!"

Luo Ruoxi said.

"Sealing Sage Platform?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had never even heard of the place.

"It is said to be the place where Master Kong was sealed as a sage. I want to go and have a look, and also verify an idea!"

Luo Ruoxi's brows were solemn.

"The place where Master Kong was sealed as a sage?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

"Yes. It is said that Master Kong's breakthrough to the Saint realm was different from normal cultivators; he was a sage recognized by heaven and earth, which is called being sealed as a sage. That place is not some ancient relic but a tourist attraction. Every year, countless master teachers visit it on pilgrimage."

Luo Ruoxi said.

"A tourist attraction? Then what use would I be going there?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback.

Since it was a tourist attraction, countless people must have visited it. No matter how remarkable the relic, it would have been studied countless times. Even if he went, it would be useless!

"You are a Heaven-Approved Master Teacher, and so was Master Kong. Moreover, you have comprehended the Eye of Insight. Perhaps you can see something different..."

Luo Ruoxi nodded: "Besides, there are inscriptions personally written by Master Kong there. Going to see them would be greatly beneficial for a cultivator!"

"This..." Zhang Xuan hesitated: "How far is the Sealing Sage Platform you mentioned from here?"

If it was too far, given his current speed, it would be hard to reach.

"It's not far. Riding your Ziyi Tianxiong Beast, it would take about six or seven days round trip!" Luo Ruoxi smiled.