Chapter 1315: Nine Netherworld Divine Eye

A book appeared in his mind.

With a tap of his finger, countless pieces of knowledge flowed into his mind.

"The Golden Charms, left by Sage Kui, the first Hall Master of the Saint Son Hall, possess sealing power, capable of transforming decay into wonder. They have seven flaws. First, they can only seal inanimate objects; living beings would die from suffocation. Second, their defensive capability is poor; a sword qi attack can break them..."

"Ugh..."

After a glance, Zhang Xuan clutched his forehead.

He had wanted to examine the flaws of the pottery urn, to discover what was truly inside, but instead, information about the runes appeared... He felt utterly frustrated.

However, thinking about it carefully, he suddenly understood.

The pottery urn was an inanimate object, and a book would only form upon touching it with his finger. From this distance, he couldn't touch it, and the runes were currently in an active state, so naturally, their flaws appeared.

"The Eye of Insight couldn't discern what it was, nor were there any discernible patterns. However, I might be able to deduce things little by little through the flaws of the runes..."

He paused, Zhang Xuan mused inwardly.

His Eye of Insight had already examined the urn thoroughly. He didn't know if it was due to the passage of time or other reasons, but no traces were left around the pottery urn, making it impossible to deduce what it contained.

Now, it seemed he might be able to infer some clues from the runes.

According to the first flaw, these runes could only seal inanimate objects, indicating that the pottery urn certainly did not contain a living being. If it truly were a living thing, it would have surely died long ago over so many years.

The second flaw stated that its defensive capability was poor; it could be broken by sword qi. This suggested that the item inside was not particularly precious; otherwise, if anyone could break it, it would have no meaning to exist.

The third flaw...

His mind raced, carefully pondering.

A moment later, he couldn't help but shake his head.

Even knowing the flaws of the runes, it was still difficult to deduce what the urn contained.

After all, the pottery urn was what contained the item, and had no direct relation to the seal itself.

"I can't even deduce it from the flaws; how could others with the same third stage of the Eye of Insight see it?" He frowned.

As soon as his Eye of Insight appeared, it could discern traces and see through concealment, meaning it had directly reached the third stage. If even this level of ability couldn't see it, then others at the third stage should also be unable to perceive it, right?

If no one could see it... how could this so-called assessment be passed?

"Time's up. How is it? Have you discovered what's inside?"

While he was pondering this dilemma, he heard Sage Kui's smiling voice from across the way.

"Replying to Senior, I've only deduced that it most likely contains a type of liquid. As for what it specifically is, I truly cannot tell..."

He had originally thought that with his ability, he could pass the assessment in one go, but unexpectedly, he was directly stumped. His face flushed, Zhang Xuan felt a bit embarrassed.

"You deduced that it contains liquid? Do you have any basis for that?" Sage Kui was surprised and looked over.

"These Golden Charms can only seal liquids!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

"You understand Golden Runes?" Sage Kui asked, astonished.

"No, I don't, and I can't even tell how they're written. I only deduced it based on the power emanating from them..." Zhang Xuan replied.

"Hmm, you're right. It does indeed contain liquid! Furthermore, not to mention the third stage of the Eye of Insight, even the fourth stage cannot see through it!"

Nodding, Sage Kui's eyes showed satisfaction. "Actually, this assessment isn't about your eyesight, but your character and qualities! The Eye of Insight can be cultivated, so whether you reach the third stage or not doesn't matter much. However, character and qualities are difficult to change. The Saint Son Hall, inherited from my teacher, upholds Confucius's ideals. I don't want to pass it on to someone with an unstable character!"

"Earlier, I deliberately said that only those who reach the third stage are qualified to become candidates for Hall Master, and then I presented this pottery urn for you to observe... I just wanted to see your reaction!"

"If you couldn't see it, you couldn't see it. Being truthful, and not rushing for quick success or making wild guesses just to pass the assessment, shows that your character and integrity are worth considering..."

Sage Kui smiled, "However, you've passed the assessment. To have such composure at a young age is excellent, excellent!"

"Yes!" Zhang Xuan's face turned red.

So, it was another form of assessment... If he couldn't see it, he couldn't see it. There was nothing to be afraid of admitting.

However, it was true that he was composed. He had always been steady; otherwise, he wouldn't have been recommended as the Dean of Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xuan's favorable impression of Sage Kui immediately increased.

Everyone else considered him a destructive maniac and kept their distance, but only this person before him recognized his excellent qualities at a glance, as pure as a white lotus. Truly worthy of being Confucius's grand-disciple; his discernment was extraordinary.

"You've passed my assessment. This is the Hall Master Token of the Saint Son Hall!"

With a gentle grab of his finger, a token appeared in his palm. Sage Kui handed it over casually. "However... although it's real, it's sealed by runes. For now, it cannot be used, nor can it issue commands or inform everyone. In other words, even possessing this, you are merely an ordinary person; you won't gain the status of Hall Master for now, nor can you enjoy its rights and privileges!"

Nodding, Zhang Xuan took it casually.

He looked down; the token was not large. Indeed, it was densely carved with runes, concealing its aura so that none could leak out.

To outsiders, it looked no different from an ordinary token, but only by holding it could one feel the surging power within, as if it contained immense power that, once unleashed, could change the very color of the heavens and earth.

"This token's level is probably not low..."

Although he hadn't used the Library of Heaven's Path to check, he could tell it was certainly no ordinary item. It was an extremely formidable artifact; its level was at least as strong, if not stronger, than Sword Old Man's Spirit Void Sword.

"The reason for the seal is not to intentionally make things difficult. You should know the Saint Son Hall's status on the continent. As Hall Master, one's strength must first reach a certain realm! Otherwise, how can you command respect?"

Sage Kui continued.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

Even on the Master Teacher Continent, where many things adhered to rules, power remained the eternal paramount principle.

The Zhang Clan was so powerful, and the Master Teacher Pavilion feared them, precisely because of their strength. Without sufficient power, even with the Hall Master Token, no one would be convinced.

On the contrary, it could even lead to personal disaster.

He was currently only at the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm. If he were to directly become Hall Master, he truly wouldn't be able to command anyone.

Moreover, if word got out, it would become a joke.

"Good that you understand... To break the seal, I've set three conditions. First, become an 8-star master teacher; second, reach Saint 8-dan cultivation; and third, cultivate the Eye of Insight to the fourth stage, known as 'Vajra's Furious Gaze, Subduing Tigers and Demons.'"

Sage Kui looked at him, his eyes filled with anticipation. "By your appearance, you must only be around twenty years old. To possess such strength at such a young age, your talent is undeniable. These three points, though difficult, should be achievable within a hundred years for someone with the talent of the Eye of Insight, as long as you diligently cultivate! Becoming the Dean and Hall Master of the greatest academy in the world at 120 years old, standing at the peak of humanity, would certainly be a rare feat!"

"A hundred years?" Zhang Xuan shook his head.

The three conditions set by the other party were indeed difficult, but... for him, if it truly took a hundred years to complete them, the grass on his grave would have probably changed many times over.

Not to mention stopping Luo Ruoxi from marrying that annoying fellow from the Zhang Clan next April, just the congenital fetal poison meant he would die if he didn't reach 9-star before thirty...

He couldn't last that long.

"Let me say this one last time: Before you meet these three conditions, you cannot break the seal on the Hall Master Token, nor can you use its power! Therefore, I hope you can disguise yourself as an ordinary student, enter the academy, study diligently, strive to improve, and climb step by step to the very peak! Only then will other students be convinced by you, and it will also serve as a test for you!"

Sage Kui advised.

"Alright!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

Although he had obtained the Hall Master Token, he still needed to maintain a low profile. He could perfectly well disguise himself as a student, study diligently, and then rise step by step.

This way, he could truly understand the Saint Son Hall, and when he truly became Hall Master later, he would be at ease, not flustered and clueless.

"Hmm, this is the Nine Nether Divine Eye, an ocular technique created by my teacher that can only be cultivated by those with the Eye of Insight. As the name suggests, when cultivated to the highest realm, it can see through the Nine Nethers; nothing in heaven or earth can conceal itself from your eyes. I will now impart it to you. You have three days to study it. How much you learn depends on your talent. If you cannot comprehend it throughout your life and fail to reach the fourth stage, it will indicate that even with the Hall Master Token, you cannot become the true Hall Master!"

As he spoke, Sage Kui swept his palm forward.

Whoosh!

A vast expanse of text and formation diagrams appeared before his eyes, densely packed and stretching seemingly endlessly.

"Nine Nether Divine Eye?"

He looked up and over, and Zhang Xuan's heart couldn't help but tremble.

It was indeed an extraordinary secret technique, comparable to the Art of Heavenly Void. It was truly profound and incredible, astonishing beyond belief.

Just as Sage Kui had said, this cultivation technique required the Eye of Insight as its foundation to be practiced. It used special secret methods to form formation patterns in the eyes. The more patterns formed, the better one could see through the essence of things, and the greater its power became.

"This ocular art is divided into three realms. The first is 'Eyes that Birth Gods and Demons'! With gods and demons in your eyes, a single glance can instantly shatter a cultivator's will, rendering them unable to fight you!"

His eyes lingered on the first realm, and Zhang Xuan secretly nodded.

Some formidable individuals possess an inherent aura. Even by simply widening their eyes, they can scare ordinary people senseless.

Especially emperors, with a single roar and glowing eyes, those who haven't faced life-or-death situations would find it hard to endure.

The 'Eyes that Birth Gods and Demons' of the first realm is about leveraging this ability to its limit with the Eye of Insight. With one glance, it makes the opponent feel as if they've fallen into hell, or encountered gods and demons, and a thought of not daring to contend with them arises in their heart.

With their minds collapsing, even if they were powerful, they certainly couldn't win.

A single glance, and subduing the enemy without a fight...

Truly worthy of being an ultimate skill left by the founding patriarch of the Saint Son Hall. It was indeed terrifying!

If he could master it, his combat power would definitely increase by more than twofold.

As he marveled, he continued reading, when his heart suddenly stirred, and he couldn't help but frown. "Hmm? No, this ocular technique... there's a problem!"