Chapter 1435: Accompany Me to the Zhang Family

Although the cultivation techniques in the Cultivation Technique Forest are all very powerful, tracing their origins reveals that they are all based on the inheritances of Saint Kui and others. For this reason, whenever an Ancient Sage-level cultivation technique appears, the consciousness on the stone tablets is automatically suppressed, filled with awe.

This Master Zhang walked around, and the text transformed like this. Could it be that he has cultivated a technique of such a high level? Is this why he disdains other cultivation techniques, and his so-called learning is merely a reference?

"Has Master Yang already reached such a level?" His heart was filled with awe as he speculated.

Zhang Xuan is Master Yang's student. If he can learn a technique of this level, it suggests that Master Yang might have reached this realm, or perhaps... obtained the inheritance of a true Ancient Sage. Whichever it is, it's certainly not something he can idly speculate about.

"This matter must not be leaked out..." Master Zhan's eyebrows rose, and he secretly became vigilant.

If his speculation is true, then when Zhang Xuan comes out, he must be thoroughly instructed never to casually display his cultivation techniques. Otherwise, if discovered by the Spirit Tribe or any ill-intentioned cultivators, his life would be in danger.

Although he had now reached true Saint 9-dan, he was actually only a half-step 9-star Master Teacher. A true 9-star Master Teacher is an existence beyond Saint 9-dan. Upon reaching this level of strength, it is said that one can receive the tempering of the World's Fire. Both body and soul would be baptized, and even one's lifespan would increase again. At this level of cultivation, one becomes immune to all poisons. Even if previously poisoned, the toxins can be burned away by the flames, leaving no trace behind.

For this reason, he had always wanted to make a breakthrough in recent years. But unfortunately, after all this time, he hadn't even reached the mid-stage of Saint 9-dan. At this realm, even a slight improvement signifies a huge leap, and progress is no longer as easy as it once was.

*Creak!*

As he was reflecting inwardly, he heard the quiet room's door open and saw a figure walk out.

"Master Zhang, your... strength!" He turned his head to look, his eyes immediately widening. Master Zhan's body swayed, and he almost fell over.

The other party had only been inside for about two hours. How could his cultivation... jump directly from half-step Domain Realm to the peak of Domain Realm? This was equivalent to advancing a major realm; wasn't that too fast?

"I gained some enlightenment, so the breakthrough was a bit faster. In the future, it might slow down..." Seeing Master Zhan's expression, Zhang Xuan explained.

The Heaven's Path Divine Art, when combined with sufficient spirit stones, indeed led to terrifying progress. However, as his cultivation rose, the speed of his advancement was clearly slower than before, so saying this was not a deception.

"Fast cultivation breakthroughs are good, but one must also be mindful of moderation. If it's too fast, one's True Qi can easily become unstable..." Still shocked, Master Zhan advised him after a moment.

Some who undergo empowerment or activate bloodlines and special physiques progress very quickly, reaching peak cultivation in a short time. However, truly doing so can make one's cultivation somewhat unstable, making further progress exceedingly difficult. It's like some people who win a big lottery prize finding it difficult to go back to regular, step-by-step work afterward. The disparity is too great, and one's mindset cannot handle it. For this reason, even when activating bloodlines and physiques, under normal circumstances, one must pause for a period to consolidate cultivation after advancing one or several realms. Only when they can perfectly unleash their strength should they continue to break through.

"I know. I've already consolidated in the half-step Domain Realm for over a day. That's not a short time; it was about time to break through..." Zhang Xuan nodded in deep agreement.

"One day?" Master Zhan's face twitched, and he nearly fell over. He couldn't help but look at Zhang Xuan and ask, "How long did you consolidate at Saint 5-dan?"

For the half-step Domain Realm, normal top-tier geniuses need several years to consolidate, yet you took only one day... And the crucial thing is, you have such a 'naturally so' expression on your face. Do you have to be so disheartening?

"Saint 5-dan... I wasted quite a bit of time there, about twenty-something days. I broke through to the Leaving Aperture Realm on the very day I entered the Saint Son Hall..." Zhang Xuan thought for a moment before replying.

"Twenty-something days..." He swayed again. Master Zhan looked over and asked, "Then... how long have you been cultivating, from the very beginning until now?"

"From the beginning of cultivation?" Not expecting such a question, Zhang Xuan calculated for a moment. "About thirteen months, a little over a year!"

If he hadn't transmigrated and started in a small place like Tianxuan Kingdom, but instead in the Saint Son Hall, he probably could have reached his current strength in just one month. That was thirteen times longer... The thought made him utterly exasperated.

Master Zhan suddenly felt a strong disinclination to speak with the person before him. Thirteen months, from a martial artist to the peak of Saint 6-dan... This speed was incomparably faster than even the Luo Clan's young princess, and judging by this guy's expression, he seemed to think it was too slow... Was he serious?

"Oh, right, Master Zhan, do you have any cultivation technique manuals for Saint 7-dan? Could you lend me some to look at?" Since his cultivation had reached the peak of the Domain Realm, he wanted to see if there were any more books for advancing to the Void Realm. He still had two top-grade spirit stones left, so he might as well seize the opportunity to break through. He had nothing else to do anyway.

"Cultivation techniques for Saint 7-dan? I don't have any of that level on me. However, if you want to see them, you still have to go to Puppet Alley. After passing the trials, you'll be given a chance to choose a secret manual..." Master Zhan shook his head. With his level of strength, Saint 7-dan cultivation techniques were no longer useful, so he naturally wouldn't carry them around.

"Oh!" Zhang Xuan nodded. He had been to Puppet Alley once, but now the entire alley was in ruins; he felt too embarrassed to go there again.

Since Master Zhan didn't have any, he couldn't press further. Just as he was about to speak again, he suddenly saw Master Zhan's eyebrows rise, and with a flip of his wrist, a communication jade token appeared in his palm.

"What does he want with me?" After glancing at the jade token, Master Zhan frowned and tapped his finger on it. His expression became even stranger. "He's not looking for me; he's... looking for you!"

"Me?" Zhang Xuan was startled. "Who?"

"Jian Qinsheng!" Master Zhan said.

"Him?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

Jian Qinsheng was a descendant of Jian Liushui, the fourth Hall Master, and Zhang Xuan had learned the Flowing Water Sword Art from him. After Zhang Xuan had given him a good beating last time, there had been no news. Why would he suddenly want to see him today, and even send a message through Master Zhan?

"Let's go out. He's waiting outside..." Master Zhan said.

"Alright!" He didn't know Jian Qinsheng's purpose. However, it was because Jian Qinsheng had allowed him to read books for free that he possessed his current swordsmanship cultivation. He had always felt grateful, so since Jian Qinsheng wished to meet, Zhang Xuan naturally wouldn't refuse.

The two quickly left the inner courtyard and indeed saw Jian Qinsheng standing in a pavilion by a pond. Seeing them arrive, his eyes lit up, and he quickly flew over.

"Acting Hall Master, Master Zhang!" Cupping his fist, Jian Qinsheng looked at them.

After exchanging greetings, Zhang Xuan asked, "May I know why senior is looking for me?"

"Well... there's something I'd like to trouble you with!" After a pause, Jian Qinsheng spoke with a hint of awkwardness.

"Master Zhang... would you be willing to accompany me on a trip to the Zhang Clan?"