Chapter 837: Folded Space

On the Sage Sealing Platform, the most important and sought-after thing was this insight.

Because it was left by Teacher Kong, all master teachers treated it as a sacred object, standing before it, not daring to speak loudly, for fear of desecration.

But you, as soon as you arrived, you took it all away, turning it into this state, impossible to repair...

In the academy, causing trouble and turning things upside down was one thing—after all, it was just petty squabbling, and the Master Teacher Academy, mindful of its reputation, wouldn't spread the word.

But here...

The prestigious Sage Sealing Platform, where Teacher Kong sealed his sagehood, such a solemn and sacred place, and you even dismantled it... Can't you calm down? This is a slap in the face to the Hall of Master Teachers!

Without thinking, you probably won't even make it down the mountain before being surrounded by many master teachers and beaten to death.

What kind of thing is this?

Do you have a grudge against intact buildings, or are you a natural-born destroyer?

Can't you be more careful?

Speechless, Luo Ruoxi could no longer care about anything else. Her delicate body flickered, and she appeared beside Zhang Xuan, grabbing his sleeve and darting outward.

No matter what, she had brought him here. First, escape this place; otherwise, once everyone reacted, they wouldn't be able to flee!

"Hmm?"

She thought this guy, knowing he had caused trouble, would leave as soon as she pulled him, but he stood motionless, as if rooted to the ground.

"Hurry!"

She couldn't help turning her head and whispering sharply.

"Wait!" Zhang Xuan tightened his grip, pulling her sleeve back, shook his head, and pointed with his other hand toward the ruins: "Look!"

"Look at what?"

Not expecting him to still have the mood to look at the ruins, Luo Ruoxi frowned, about to say something, but finally couldn't help looking over. After just one glance, her eyebrows involuntarily jumped.

Inside the collapsed rock wall, there was no rubble or dust, but a stone platform about a meter square, surrounded by a special halo of light. A holy and righteous aura flowed slowly, giving a sense of otherworldly detachment.

"This... could this be the exact location where Teacher Kong sealed his sagehood?"

Her pupils contracted, and Luo Ruoxi's delicate body trembled.

Her purpose in coming here was for this. She had also circled the peak earlier and found nothing, thinking it had long been lost to history and would never be found. She never dreamed... it was hidden within the rock wall!

No wonder the Heterodox tribes had destroyed it several times and found nothing!

They only destroyed the text, but this rock wall had been preserved each time, undamaged.

"Let's go take a look!"

Just as she was shocked, she felt a tug on her body. Zhang Xuan grabbed her and walked toward the stone platform.

Luo Ruoxi did not hesitate and followed closely.

The halo emitted a faint light, hidden in the dust. If one didn't look carefully, it was hard to see. Zhang Xuan reached out his hand and gently touched it.

Whoosh!

The halo immediately expanded, enveloping them. Then, Zhang Xuan and Luo Ruoxi felt their feet give way, the scene before them changed, and they instantly disappeared from the spot.

The stone platform also lost its light, vanishing into the dust and rubble, as if it had never appeared.

...

"So this is the correct insight! All these years of research have been wrong..."

The two of them disappeared, and only then did Teacher Wu and the others recover from their shock.

Just now, Teacher Kong's approval had produced nine large characters, plunging them into a brief coma, from which they only now awakened.

Recalling the various wonders before, each of them was excitedly flushed.

The Sage Sealing Society studied this insight precisely to learn the true meaning of Teacher Kong's words, didn't they?

Unexpectedly, after so many years, they were not as profound in understanding as a junior of the Return to Origin realm!

"Where is that senior who interpreted Teacher Kong's insight?"

They hurriedly looked toward where Zhang Xuan had been, but saw only empty space, with no trace of him.

His title had also changed from 'that pretentious guy' to 'senior.'

"He's gone. He was here just now..." Teacher Wang on the side was also startled.

They had been stunned by Teacher Kong's nine characters, feeling as if only an instant had passed, but in reality, it was a considerable time. Zhang Xuan and Luo Ruoxi had walked into the dust and disappeared into the light membrane, yet they had no memory of it, as if they hadn't seen it.

"To be able to interpret Teacher Kong's insight and gain his approval, this person is no ordinary... It's a pity we don't even know his name!"

Teacher Wu shook his head, full of shame.

Earlier, he had said the other knew nothing, but now he realized that the other's understanding was far deeper than his.

And he, like a clown, was truly laughable.

However, a Seven Star Master Teacher also had the bearing of a Seven Star. Although he had acted wrongly earlier, if he ever saw this senior again, he would certainly apologize in person.

"Teacher Wu, the rock wall has collapsed..."

Teacher Sun on the side couldn't help saying.

The Sage Sealing Platform attracted countless people every year. Now that it had collapsed like this, how would they explain?

"Although the Sage Sealing Platform is precious, it is only effective for those who haven't reached the Saint realm, just one of many relics. I will now contact the Calligraphy and Painting Master Headquarters and have them send someone to recopy the insight... according to the correct version!"

"Although it has collapsed, we now have the correct insight. Not only is there no loss, but it is also a boundless merit!"

Teacher Wu's eyes shone.

Teacher Kong's message of approval showed that he was very pleased with this matter. If he wasn't angry, why should they be troubled?

Moreover, having seen the error-free insight, as long as it was recopied, the Sage Sealing Platform would attract even more people, becoming more glorious than before.

It would also spread Teacher Kong's will far and wide!

"Teacher Wang, stay here to maintain order and calm everyone. Teacher Sun, come with me to chase after him. That young man might not have gone far. If we find him and ask him to explain Teacher Kong's insight, we will surely benefit greatly!"

Teacher Wu continued.

"Alright!"

Teacher Sun and Teacher Wang nodded simultaneously.

After arranging things, Teacher Wu and Teacher Sun quickly chased down the mountain. Two Seven Star Master Teachers, with swift steps, soon reached the foot of the mountain. But that young man seemed to have vanished into thin air, disappearing without a trace.

Although he had shattered the rock wall, he had interpreted Teacher Kong's insight and gained his approval. Even if he were a Seven Star Master Teacher, he wouldn't dare say much, but instead could only be grateful to have witnessed this grand occasion.

"What a pity..."

Not finding him, knowing he must have gone far, both felt a sense of loss.

...

Disappearing from the spot, the next moment, Zhang Xuan and Luo Ruoxi appeared in a spacious place.

Before them was a lush green meadow, with blooming flowers, and a small thatched cottage stood not far away.

"This... where is this?"

Zhang Xuan blinked.

He had just been on the peak; how did he end up here the next moment?

In his confusion, he remembered he was still holding her sleeve. Turning his head, he saw the girl's face redden as she quickly pulled her clothes back.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be... folded space!"

Recovering quickly, Luo Ruoxi hesitated for a moment, then said.

"Folded space?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled.

"Yes, like a mustard seed containing Mount Sumeru, it folds space, expanding a very small area into an extremely vast range. Storage rings are one type of folded space. However, the space in storage rings cannot accommodate humans, while this place can."

Luo Ruoxi said.

"Similar to the Thousand Ant Beehive..." Zhang Xuan understood.

Storage rings cannot hold people, but the Thousand Ant Beehive can. Both are methods of containing vastness in a small space.

"Correct, similar to the Thousand Ant Beehive, but more spacious!"

Luo Ruoxi nodded. "To test whether it is or not is also very simple. Folded space is less stable than the outside world. If you attack with full force, it will easily cause tremors!"

Zhang Xuan was startled, took a deep breath, and suddenly punched out.

Rumble!

A wave of air surged, and the entire space seemed to shake.

"Indeed, it's not very stable..."

It seemed this was indeed folded space.

Such a large space, even more miraculous than the Thousand Ant Beehive, the person who built it must have terrifying strength.

"Such a method requires at least a Nine Star Master Teacher or someone with special abilities to achieve!" As if reading his thoughts, Luo Ruoxi said.

"Nine Star?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.

A master teacher of that level already stood at the peak of the continent. Even with the Heavenly Path Library, he would not dare to breathe heavily in their presence.

This was a gap in strength and rank.

It couldn't be bridged by mere words.

"Could it be... left by Teacher Kong?" he couldn't help asking.

Having just found the location of the sage sealing, they arrived here. There was only one possibility: Teacher Kong had intentionally left it.

Pointing out the flaws and breaking the trap left by Teacher Kong was equivalent to opening a certain restriction.

"Possibly, but... I'm not sure either. Let's go to the cottage and see; maybe we'll find something!" Luo Ruoxi nodded.

"Alright!" Zhang Xuan responded.

The cottage looked very simple, about the same size as the one he had seen at Lei Yuan Peak. The door was not locked. With a gentle push, it creaked open slowly.

The two stepped inside.

The room was only twenty or thirty square meters. In the middle was a small table, on which lay an ancient scroll.

Exchanging glances, Zhang Xuan reached for the scroll and gently opened it.

The scroll was covered in writing, exactly the same as the content carved on the stone tablet outside.

These characters did not look as flamboyant as those outside, but they gave a feeling of simplicity and directness, touching the heart.

"This is... Teacher Kong's handwriting!"

His pupils contracted, and Zhang Xuan immediately felt his blood seem to be activated. His state of mind involuntarily began to circulate, and his identity as a Heaven's Mandate Master Teacher automatically activated.

In an instant, he fell into a special state of mind, as if in a trance.

"Teacher's character tempering the mind?"

Luo Ruoxi was startled.

Without guessing, she knew this was truly Teacher Kong's work.

Only this teacher of all ages had such ability, with mere handwriting to plunge someone into a special state of mind.

Teacher's character tempering the mind, once triggered, could temper the state of mind, a rare opportunity for master teachers.

Knowing not to disturb, Luo Ruoxi looked around and found that besides this book, there was nothing else in the room. She shook her head and stepped back out.

Leaving the cottage, she walked around the area. The girl frowned, thinking of something, and her previously slightly expectant eyes became somewhat disappointed.