Chapter 892: Conditions Required for Assessment as Six-Star Master Teacher

Although these empires have no authority to manage the appointment of the dean, they can vote for or against it. If it is truly unreliable, they can question it or even report it to a higher master teacher hall for handling.

After all, running such a large academy requires enormous expenditure, and much of the funding is provided unconditionally by the subordinate first-class empires.

In other words, these empires allocate a large sum of funds each year for the academy's use. An incompetent dean could easily cause the academy to collapse, which is naturally not something they wish to see.

Once the subordinate empires jointly submit a report, even the headquarters would have to seriously consider it.

Although the Master Teacher Hall stands aloof, protecting the stability and unity of humanity, it also maintains good relations with the many subordinate nations; otherwise, if people's hearts are not aligned, the higher one stands, the harder the fall.

The same scene was also playing out at the Hongyuan Empire Master Teacher Hall.

Looking at the hall masters full of doubt before him, Mo Gaoyuan rubbed his forehead, unsure how to explain.

The emperors of the four empires—Hongchi, Yuanjiang, Baituo, and Chiyao—had arrived in Hongyuan City, and naturally, their respective master teacher hall branches had also sent representatives.

Three hall masters and one deputy hall master!

Upon hearing that the prestigious academy had actually appointed a four-star master teacher as dean, they all erupted.

Unlike the empires, they were only half a level lower than the master teacher academy; that is, each hall master held a status comparable to the ten elders.

Moreover, being fellow master teachers, they were fully qualified to raise objections.

"Regardless of what abilities this new dean may have, I am the first to refuse to accept it. At the Q&A meeting, watch me make him look foolish!"

"A mere four-star master teacher wanting to be dean—this is an insult to all master teachers!"

"The dean's position is not so easily filled; otherwise, it wouldn't have remained vacant for a full two years!"

...

The several hall masters exchanged glances, their eyes flickering.

As hall masters with status equal to the ten elders, it would be false to say they had never entertained thoughts about the dean's position. If a highly respected and profoundly skilled master teacher were appointed, they would have nothing to say and might even secretly admire it. But a twenty-year-old four-star master teacher... it would be strange if they accepted it!

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Master Teacher Academy.

Many injured students gathered together, their faces ashen.

Bang!

One fourth-year student slammed the table.

"For the prestigious Master Teacher Academy to surrender to spirit beasts—this is a disgrace!"

"I heard it's because the new dean is taking office, and there can't be any unrest... otherwise, the higher-ups would lose face."

"Absurd! For the sake of the new dean's face, where do we put the face of humanity?"

"This is a complete loss of the dignity of a master teacher! I would rather die fighting on the battlefield than attend some inauguration ceremony here!"

"As men of passion, from the moment we became master teachers, we knew our responsibilities and burdens. To negotiate just to save face—it's utterly shameful!"

...

The crowd was burning with anger.

Zhang Xuan had not allowed the other elders to disclose what had happened at Cloud Mist Ridge. These students who had participated in the battle did not know that all the spirit beasts and sacred beasts had already been subdued; they thought the academy had advocated negotiation and, to ensure a smooth inauguration for the new dean, had surrendered to the many spirit beasts.

Otherwise, why would the spirit beasts, which had come fiercely intent on tearing everyone apart, willingly withdraw?

"By the way, do you know who the new dean is?"

Someone asked.

"No idea!" Everyone shook their heads simultaneously.

The academy had kept the news of the new dean tightly sealed; even as students, they knew nothing.

"Whoever it is! Negotiating with spirit beasts has never happened since the academy's founding. Such a person is not worthy of respect! How about this: when the ceremony begins tomorrow, let's hold a protest and make this new dean personally state what humiliating conditions he agreed to at Cloud Mist Ridge!"

One person said.

"Good, let's do that. I also want to hear what benefits he promised those spirit beasts to make them obediently retreat to Cloud Mist Ridge and stop harassing us!"

Although they didn't know who the new dean was, this single incident made it impossible for them to feel any goodwill.

...

Unaware that before the inauguration ceremony had even begun, he had already incurred the enmity of many, Zhang Xuan imparted a cultivation technique to Wei Ruyan and arranged her training. By the time he finished, it was already broad daylight.

Just as he was about to rest and have some breakfast, he saw Elder Mi come to visit.

"Dean, this is the schedule for the succession ceremony. Take a look and familiarize yourself with it!"

As he spoke, he handed over a jade slip covered in writing.

Glancing at it, Zhang Xuan's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch.

This succession ceremony was indeed not as simple as he had imagined. Not only did he have to face questions from the entire school's faculty and students, but he also had to publicly pay homage to the academy's many ancestors. Only after gaining their approval could he receive the意念加持 (intent empowerment) from the faculty and students,凝聚 (condense) the Dean's Order, and become the true dean.

Finally, he was even required to give a public lecture.

With all these procedures, it was extremely tedious and would take at least half a day.

However, to become the dean of an academy that guards over a dozen first-rank empires, it would certainly be difficult to win over the masses without undergoing these steps.

"The Q&A session is the academy's faculty and students' assessment of the new dean. If you perform well, it can increase your approval rating. Usually, student representatives, teacher representatives, and other masters from the Master Hall will ask questions or issue challenges, and the dean must respond. It's mostly about cultivation or auxiliary professions. Given your understanding of various professions and cultivation, it should be a breeze!"

Seeing that he remained silent, Elder Mi, afraid he might not understand, smiled and explained.

Even this Dean Zhang's students could captivate everyone with their lectures, let alone the teacher himself.

In fact, this was an opportunity for the new dean to showcase himself, letting everyone know that the selected new dean possessed true skill, earning their heartfelt admiration.

"As for paying homage to the ancestors, with your talent, although you're not yet a六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher), you already have six auxiliary professions. Passing the assessment is only a matter of time, and gaining the ancestors' approval shouldn't be difficult!"

Elder Mi continued.

"Finally, the intent empowerment for the Dean's Order is actually the hardest. No matter how powerful a master teacher is, they can't make everyone认可 (recognize) them. Some admire, and naturally, some resist. Even the old dean, with his high prestige, only凝聚 (condensed) a黄金院长令 (Golden Dean's Order)."

"Golden Dean's Order?" Zhang Xuan looked over in confusion.

"Yes. As the dean of a Master Teacher Academy, the more recognized faculty and students you have, the more intent you凝聚 (condense), and the more powerful and higher-level the Dean's Order becomes. It is usually divided into four levels:白金 (Platinum),黄金 (Gold),青铜 (Bronze), and钢铁 (Steel)!"

Elder Mi said.

"Reaching the Bronze level requires about half of the academy's faculty and students to sincerely认可 (recognize) and admire you from the bottom of their hearts. The Gold level is about sixty percent! Platinum is seventy percent. In the nearly ten thousand years since the Master Teacher Academy was founded, only two people have凝聚 (condensed) a Platinum Dean's Order!"

"One is the founder of our Master Teacher Academy, Mu Kai, Master Mu! Master Mu was sincere and treated students like his own children. During a battle back then, he led from the front, suffered over 130 wounds without retreating, and even gave away his entire fortune to treat the students... Only then did he earn such widespread认可 (recognition)!"

"As for the second, it was Dean Mo Liuzhen from four thousand years ago. Speaking of Dean Mo, he was truly brilliant and shone throughout the era. The miracles he created back then, if you think about it, are no less impressive than yours, Dean!"

Speaking of Dean Mo Liuzhen, Elder Mi was full of admiration.

"Oh?" Zhang Xuan was curious.

He had caused quite a stir since arriving at the Master Teacher Academy. Did Dean Mo also cause such a stir?

"He didn't cause as much trouble as you..."

Seeing his gaze, Elder Mi guessed his thoughts. He had only said one sentence when his face flushed with embarrassment.

As an elder, calling the dean 'troublesome' was a great disrespect.

However, seeing that the other party was not angry, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "When he came to the academy, he broke records! The Record Mountain of the academy still bears his marks, and no one in the past four thousand years has been able to surpass them..."

"Record Mountain?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

He had been at the academy for so long but had never heard of it.

"It's normal that you don't know, Dean. Record Mountain is a test for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teachers). Since the start of the semester, no one has attempted to冲击 (challenge) the Six-Star level, so it hasn't been opened..."

Elder Mi smiled: "The last time it was opened was half a year ago, for Hu Yaoyao and the others!"

"Hu Yaoyao?"

"Yes. According to the rules of the Master Hall, one's cultivation must reach at least the半圣 (Half-Saint) level to be eligible to assess for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher). Otherwise, at most, they can only be a半步六星 (Half-Step Six-Star). Yet they obtained the Six-Star badge precisely because they reached the third level on Record Mountain!"

Elder Mi nodded: "Record Mountain is a place to test cultivation and combat strength. Reaching the third level means they already have combat power infinitely close to the半圣 (Half-Saint) level. Coupled with passing all the previous assessments, they naturally obtained the badge!"

"Oh!" Zhang Xuan nodded and couldn't help asking, "Besides having six auxiliary professions at the Six-Star level, what else is needed to assess for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher)?"

He now had six auxiliary professions at the Six-Star level, and two of them had even reached the Seven-Star level. In terms of auxiliary professions, he was already qualified to assess for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher). (Refiner, Physician, Alchemist, and Jinghong had reached Six-Star; Mo Yin and Beast Taming were at Seven-Star.)

However, there should still be some conditions that needed preparation.

"Auxiliary professions, mental刻度 (scale), and strength—these are the three basics for assessing a master teacher!"

Elder Mi said: "You already have enough auxiliary professions, Dean. The mental刻度 (scale) needs to reach 18.0 or above. Since you could easily bewitch You Xu with师言天授 (Teacher's Word Heavenly Gift), your mental state shouldn't be a problem. The main issue is strength!"

"To assess for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher), your strength must at least reach the蚕封境 (Silkworm Seal Realm) peak. You are only at the初期 (initial stage), Dean, which is still lacking. Of course, if you can pass the third level on Record Mountain, you will also be qualified to assess!"

"Once these three basics are met, the remaining test is on master teacher素养 (accomplishment). This kind of test has many types, thousands in fact. The most common are teaching, students, and guidance."

"Of course, if you, Dean, are to assess for六星名师 (Six-Star Master Teacher), it should be very difficult. After all, with your current status, many people will be watching. Choosing something simple won't easily convince the masses... If I'm not mistaken, it will most likely be the most difficult one...晋升帝国 (Promoting an Empire)!"

Elder Mi hesitated for a moment and said.

"Promoting an Empire?" Zhang Xuan frowned, full of confusion.