Chapter 1440: Identity Revealed

"A suitor..."Zhang Xuan was speechless.

He had thought it was merely a dispute over swordsmanship, but unexpectedly, it involved romantic feelings. Upon reflection, it made sense. Only such deep emotions could persist for years without fading. It was like him: if he were to truly marry Luo Ruoxi, the young genius from the Zhang clan would undoubtedly be driven to challenge him relentlessly, never giving up, not for decades, not for centuries! Cultivating the Way of the Sword, achieving the unity of man and sword, one develops a unique obsession. How could one be free of impurities and worldly attachments if they couldn't achieve their deepest desires?

"Yes, to be honest, Jian Qinsheng is indeed persistent. He hasn't even married yet... Never mind them. Your visit to the Zhang clan is truly important..."Luo Xuanqing's face was etched with conflict. Killing his sister's beloved was an absolute necessity, yet this other matter couldn't be delayed either. Because of his sister, humiliating the Zhang clan had always been a tireless endeavor for him.

"Yes, that's why, I'm truly sorry, but I have to decline..."Zhang Xuan nodded, then looked at him again, his eyes questioning, "Is it your Luo clan's intention to kill that person, or the Zhang clan's?"

"What's the difference? If we don't act, the Zhang clan will. Rather than being passive, it's better to strike first..."Luo Xuanqing shook his head. Ever since his sister admitted she had someone she liked, the fate of that low-ranking master was sealed. Neither the Zhang clan nor the Luo clan would let him off.

"The Zhang clan..."Zhang Xuan's eyes narrowed, and he gritted his teeth. The continent's number one clan... they were utterly shameless! Forced marriages were bad enough, but to also commit murder was truly lawless to the extreme.

"I hope you can keep this matter a secret and not let it spread!"Seeing his refusal, Luo Xuanqing stopped pleading and said.

"Don't worry, I'm always tight-lipped!"Zhang Xuan nodded and looked at him. "Actually, I think it would be best to discuss this matter with the little princess before making a decision. Otherwise, I'm afraid... it might strain your sibling relationship!"

"Mm!" Luo Xuanqing hesitated, then nodded. "I'll consider it..."The main issue was that his sister was currently under house arrest and couldn't be contacted; otherwise, he would certainly have found a way to reach her.

"I'll take my leave now!"Without another word, Zhang Xuan leaped up and flew directly towards Jian Qinsheng's residence.

Watching him depart, Luo Xuanqing shook his head and left the courtyard as well. However, instead of returning to his quarters, he went to the Hall of Information.

"I need to inquire about a Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy within the Qingyuan Empire!"He approached the counter and gave his instruction. The Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy was just a small place under the Qingyuan Empire, and he hadn't paid it any attention before. Now that Master Teacher Zhang wasn't acting, he would have to take matters into his own hands.

"Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy? Young Master Luo, please wait, I'll go check right away!"The attendant, a girl in her twenties, recognized his identity and dared not delay. She rushed into a back room and, a short while later, returned with a book. As long as someone was a Master Teacher, all their information had to be reported to the headquarters. As a subordinate unit, the Saint Son Hall could find a lot of data if they wished to inquire.

"The Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy is located within the Hongyuan First-Tier Empire, which is subordinate to the Qingyuan Empire. Its strongest practitioner is only at the peak of the Saint 1-dan realm..." the girl stated.

"Peak Saint 1-dan?"Luo Xuanqing's face twitched. His sister's taste was truly lacking. The strongest person in this academy was only at this level. What charm could that person possibly possess to earn her favor? To the point where she would defy both her own clan and the Zhang clan?

"It's just the lowest-ranked Master Teacher Academy. It only trains up to five-star Master Teachers, so a low cultivation level is quite normal for its top practitioners," the girl explained with a smile.

"What's its exact location? Do you have detailed information here?" Luo Xuanqing asked.

"Of course. Here's a map. It's over a million kilometers from here. A Saint 8-dan Saint Beast would take about half a month to fly there," the girl said, opening the book, retrieving a map, and calculating.

"Half a month? That's not too far..."Luo Xuanqing breathed a sigh of relief. The Saint Son Hall was over a month's flight from the Luo clan, even for a Saint 9-dan Saint Beast. For this place to be only half a month's flight for an 8-dan beast meant it wasn't too distant. It seemed that if he acted quickly, he could find and kill that person before the Zhang clan made their move.

After studying the map for a while and memorizing its contents, Luo Xuanqing relaxed. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and turned back. "Do you have more detailed information about the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy here? For example... which Master Teachers have become very famous in recent years?"

For his sister to like and highly admire someone, even if that person's cultivation or Master Teacher rank wasn't high, their talent must be exceptional! Such a person, even in a place like the Hongyuan Academy, should stand out like a pearl, attracting countless people's attention.

"More detailed information? That requires an elder's authorization to look up. Young Master Luo, if you're not in a hurry, I can go invite an elder over..." the girl said after a pause. She was just an attendant in the Hall of Information; only elders had the authority to access such highly detailed information, and she didn't have that clearance yet.

Luo Xuanqing nodded. If he could find out who his sister liked here and prepare in advance, he wouldn't have to travel so far himself.

After waiting for less than half an hour, an elder walked over, following behind. Luo Xuanqing's reputation as the "Destruction King" and his own status meant that these ordinary deacons and elders dared not treat him lightly.

"Reporting to Young Master Luo, I've checked all the recently famous Master Teachers at Hongyuan Academy, and there truly is one who is very well-known!" the elder said as he approached, took out a book, and slowly opened it.

"Very well-known? Tell me more!"Luo Xuanqing's eyes lit up, and he eagerly looked over.

"This Master Teacher rose to prominence more than half a year ago, progressing step by step from a small kingdom. He successfully challenged the Master Teacher Hall twice, foiled the schemes of the Aetherion race, personally slew ten Aetherion kings, and even directly killed an Aetherion sovereign. His contributions are countless!""He also advanced his kingdom to an empire, educated countless talented students... and became the dean of an academy!" the elder introduced.

"It must be him..."Luo Xuanqing's eyes immediately narrowed, and he clenched his fists. Successfully challenging the Master Teacher Hall was something only their ancestors had achieved. The fact that this person could do it indicated extraordinary talent, perfectly matching his sister's description. Barring any surprises, this had to be the one his sister liked!

"What's his name? Is he still at Hongyuan Academy now?"He couldn't help but ask.

"Well... we don't have the authority to find out his exact current location, and even if we could, the information would be several months old and inaccurate! However, his name can be found..."Shaking his head with a wry smile, the elder continued to flip through the book, took a careful look, and furrowed his brows. "This Master Teacher is called..."

"Zhang Xuan!"