Chapter 1255: Saying It Till Vomiting Blood

The figure was tall and slender, with eyebrows sharp as swords. There was no world-shattering aura or awe-inspiring cultivation base, yet it exuded a suffocating pressure, as if a single word of defiance would bring about complete annihilation.

His appearance seemed ordinary, but his eyes shone with the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars. To challenge him felt like defying heaven and earth, like scorning all living beings.

“It’s Master Zhang…”“The Principal is here…”“They’re saved…”

Song Chao and others clenched their fists in excitement, their eyes red-rimmed. The pressure they had endured these past few days was immense, enough to break them. Thankfully, the Principal had arrived... His presence instantly gave them a backbone, a sense of direction.

“You are Zhang Xuan?” Master Song’s brows furrowed in displeasure as he scoffed, “It’s best you came; it saves a lot of trouble.”

“As a Master Teacher, failing to guide your disciples and allowing them to commit atrocities is a grave offense, one you should understand without me explaining it. Considering you are a genius, were not in Qingyuan City, and were unaware of these events, I will treat this leniently. As long as you personally execute these individuals, demonstrating righteousness over family ties, I will personally apply to the headquarters to grant you a reprieve.”

The original purpose of executing these people publicly was to draw out Liu Yang, but unexpectedly, it drew out Zhang Xuan instead. Since he’s here, that’s even better. “If a child is not taught, the father is to blame; if a teacher does not teach strictly, it is the teacher’s fault!” A disciple committing murder, especially killing the emperor of a Conferred Empire, is a crime so severe that it could lead to the revocation of a 7-star Master Teacher’s qualification, let alone causing such a disturbance in Qingyuan City! However, the other party was also a rare genius. If he could come to his senses in time, rein himself in, and distance himself from these poison masters and the rebellious steward, there might still be room for salvation.

“Righteousness over family ties? What grand words!” Zhang Xuan’s eyes immediately narrowed.

“What? Do you also intend to hijack the execution, just like them?” Hearing the change in his tone, Master Song’s face darkened completely. “You are a Master Teacher; you must be mindful of your identity and conduct! I’m giving you this opportunity because your talent is not weak and you have contributed to the Master Teacher Pavilion. Do not squander this chance yourself!”

“Keep that opportunity for yourself!” Seeing the other party tell him to execute Sun Qiang as if bestowing a great favor, Zhang Xuan could no longer be bothered with pleasantries. He lifted his eyelids, and a surging aura burst forth, soaring straight into the sky.

“I’m giving you face; don’t be ungrateful!” Master Song waved his hand, his brows knitted in anger. He was just a 7-star Master Teacher, lucky enough to have some talent. To help him like this, and for him to be so unappreciative, wasn’t he being too arrogant?!

“Give me face? No need. When have I, Zhang Xuan, ever needed anyone to give me face!” Zhang Xuan’s face turned ashen as he walked step by step towards the platform. He was furious! As a dignified quasi 8-star Master Teacher, knowing that Hall Master Gou was dead, Deputy Hall Master Tian Qing was dead, and many other Master Teachers had died, he should have immediately launched an investigation! With so many critical matters, he wasn’t investigating the truth, but instead holding onto Zhang Xuan’s people… Could Elder Xu and Sun Qiang truly have killed so many Master Teachers? How could the headquarters send such a misguided, thoughtless fellow?

“Presumptuous! Zhang Xuan, don’t think that just because you trespassed into the Qingyuan Master Teacher Pavilion branch and possess some talent, you can do as you please! I am Song Xuan, a quasi 8-star Master Teacher, dispatched by the headquarters to handle matters concerning the Qingyuan branch. You, a mere 7-star Master Teacher, speak rudely and act flippantly. Where is your etiquette?” Master Song roared. He had heard about the other party’s intrusion into the Pavilion; he was a super genius, which was precisely why he had been given special consideration and preferential treatment. Not only was he ungrateful, but he also showed no etiquette whatsoever, speaking as if Master Song didn’t even exist.

“Etiquette? I don’t know. All I know is, they shouldn’t die!” He continued forward, already nearing the platform.

“Whether they should die or not is not for you to decide. Killing an emperor and causing unrest—that alone warrants death several times over! As a Master Teacher, you should know this. Don’t break the rules and ruin your own future!” With a cold sneer, Master Song’s hand grabbed again. The executioner’s blade, which had fallen earlier, floated up once more, poised to descend upon Sun Qiang and the others. Then, a series of crisp cracking sounds echoed.Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!Over a hundred long blades simultaneously exploded, shattering into dust and falling from the sky.

“How incredibly audacious! I finally understand why the Qingyuan Empire Master Teacher Pavilion has always been peaceful and trouble-free. The moment you arrived, such massive problems erupted. You’re like a single rat droppings spoiling an entire pot of porridge—utterly lawless and without any discipline…” Master Song was so enraged he was about to explode. This was clearly an act of defiance against him, truly an attempt to hijack the execution!

“Shut your mouth!” With a thunderous roar, Zhang Xuan arrived less than ten meters from him, his eyes like lightning, emanating an irrefutable aura and power.

“You…” Hearing Zhang Xuan tell him to shut up, Master Song trembled, just about to speak when the other’s voice erupted like firecrackers.

“You talk to me about rules? About etiquette? Fine. When I, Zhang Xuan, was investigating the true culprit, thwarting the Soul Oracle’s plot, and slaying Emperor Qingtian, where were you? When I, Zhang Xuan, ventured deep into desolate lands, fell into crisis, and rescued numerous Master Teachers, where were you? When I, Zhang Xuan, imparted knowledge, helping many Master Teachers heal injuries and break through their cultivation, where were you? As a quasi 8-star Master Teacher, instead of finding ways to investigate the true culprit or handling the truth behind the numerous Master Teachers being killed in the Pavilion, you are here, throwing your weight around, acting like a bully… Who gave you the audacity and authority? What right do you have to point fingers at me, Zhang Xuan?”

Boom! His voice exploded like thunder, carrying a deafening crackle, seemingly resonating with heaven and earth. It was as if a wave of righteous qi surged towards the heavens, carrying immense power that dared not be challenged.

“You…” Speechless and choked, Master Song’s face flushed crimson, as if he was about to explode.

Zhang Xuan continued, staring at him: “Chu Tianxing, who defected to the Soul Oracles, you didn’t investigate! Tian Qing, who was an avatar of a Soul Oracle monarch, you didn’t investigate! Gou Tianze, as a Hall Master, neglected his duties, trusted treacherous individuals, and made the entire Master Teacher Pavilion a mess… you didn’t investigate! Yet, you are here, relentlessly pursuing my ignorant steward, holding onto a few poison masters… I just want to ask, is this the authority the Master Teacher Pavilion granted you? Is this the responsibility a quasi 8-star Master Teacher should uphold?”

“I…” Master Song tried to speak again but was interrupted once more.

“Master Kong taught the world and established the Master Teacher profession to enable people to see clearly and understand principles wisely! He taught through his words and actions, spreading knowledge across the land, which is why he was honored as the Teacher for All Ages, revered by everyone! The purpose of the Master Teacher profession is to emulate Master Kong, to awaken the spiritual sea of the world and enlighten the wisdom of all people! My disciple, Liu Yang, hasn’t even reached the Saint realm. Do you think he could kill a half-step Ethereal Expanse realm expert? Chu Tianxing, the emperor of a nation, was killed so easily. Does the Qingyuan Empire still have a reason to exist? Don’t tell me it was the poison masters using poison… If my information is correct, they used Clear Breeze Powder! Twenty years ago, when the Soul Oracles attacked, the entire Qingyuan Empire almost fell, precisely because of this medicine… After failing once twenty years ago, did the imperial family make no preparations? If they truly made no preparations… have they defected to the Soul Oracles, or is there some other issue? How can such a Conferred Empire protect humanity’s territory?”

“This…” Master Song’s body trembled.

With a flick of his sleeve, Zhang Xuan continued: “To handle matters unclearly, not knowing what to deal with or what to do, yet clinging to trivial matters, is to be unenlightened! To listen to the incitement of princes and ministers, acting according to their wishes without distinguishing loyalty from treachery, or right from wrong, is to be unwise! As a quasi 8-star Master Teacher, not addressing the issues within the Master Teacher Pavilion, disregarding the lives of your many colleagues, and causing widespread panic, is to confuse priorities! Ignoring the refutations of the Combat Master Hall, trapping the Hall Master and combat masters, recklessly wielding power, issuing arbitrary orders, and affecting the reputation and dignity of the Master Teacher Pavilion… is to abuse your authority!”

“Unenlightened, unwise, confused priorities, abuse of authority…” With an raised eyebrow, Zhang Xuan clasped his hands behind his back: “Song Xuan, I ask you, what right do you have to call yourself a quasi 8-star Master Teacher?”

“I… Pfft!” His face flushed red, Master Song spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, swayed, and nearly fell from the air.

“This…”“Without making a single move, he made Master Song vomit blood with just a few words, almost causing him to fall?” Swallowing hard, Song Chao and the others exchanged bewildered glances, their faces pale. Before planning to hijack the execution, they had painstakingly deliberated, but ultimately, they helplessly realized that even with all of them combined, they were no match for Master Song. If they truly made a move, they would surely perish! They had anticipated a brutal struggle, but Master Zhang’s appearance… without even making a single move, he made the opponent vomit blood with just a few sentences…

“Young Master… his words are too powerful!” Sun Qiang, who was imprisoned, muttered in wide-eyed astonishment.

“Oral skill? Cough, cough!” Elder Xu choked on his saliva. “Benefactor, what do we do now?”

“No need to rush. Didn’t I say before? Young Master will definitely act. Even if he doesn’t, Master will… They wouldn’t just stand by and watch something happen to me. With them here, we’re certainly safe!” Sun Qiang pursed his lips and yawned. During his days of confinement, not only was he completely unharmed, but he seemed… to have gained a little weight. It was as if he was too tired from cultivation and went to the Master Teacher Pavilion’s prison… to rest for a few days, like a vacation…

“Benefactor has such a great mindset…” Hearing him speak and observing his actions, Elder Xu was speechless, unable to help but wonder… How was this benefactor different from the one he had met before? The previous benefactor was brave and decisive, extraordinarily intelligent, calm yet dignified when facing major events. But this one… Imprisoned in the Master Teacher Pavilion, eating enough for five people in one meal, sleeping until dawn the next day… It didn’t seem quite similar at all. However, the other party’s mental fortitude and composure were indeed one in a million. Condemned by the Master Teacher Pavilion, liable to be executed at any moment, yet showing no fear and remaining completely at ease… This level of capability was something even he couldn’t hope to match. Perhaps this was the extraordinary quality that made the Ancestor take notice of this benefactor!