Chapter 1445: Born a Saint

"Feng Ziyi also passed through the Master Teacher Tower?"

A wave of silence fell, and Teacher Zhan and the others were speechless. In tens of thousands of years, only three people had ever cleared the Master Teacher Tower. What was happening these past few days? Two people had cleared it in quick succession, and both succeeded?

"How long did he take?" an elder couldn't help but ask. Teacher Zhang had taken about fifteen minutes, but how long had this Feng Ziyi taken?

"A full day..." the elder who was speaking explained. "A day isn't too fast, but it's still exceptional. He just became an 8-star master teacher, and the intentions of the various Palace Masters vibrated. Could he be the new Palace Master?" Teacher Zhan speculated.

"Very likely!" The many elders nodded in unison. Although Teacher Zhang had cleared the challenge quickly, no changes had occurred after he passed. However, this Feng Ziyi had caused such a stir as soon as he became an 8-star master teacher. Could it be... he had already received the approval of Sage Kui and become the sole candidate for the Palace Master?

"This Feng Ziyi will certainly return to the Master Teacher Continent Headquarters. How... will he be established as a candidate?" "We don't know," came the reply. "Sage Kui is an ancient sage, far-sighted; perhaps he sees things we cannot!" "To be honest, if the Palace Master truly appears in this era, I think Teacher Zhang is more likely! It's said that he's Feng Ziyi's senior, and in every aspect, he far surpasses ordinary people!" "The selection criteria for the Palace Master is to possess the Eye of Discernment. Although Teacher Zhang's talent is unparalleled, no less than the Luo Clan's little princess... if he doesn't have this ability, it's still in vain!" "That's true..." Everyone discussed animatedly, their brows furrowed. If there were truly a Palace Master candidate, both Teacher Zhang and Feng Ziyi were possibilities. They couldn't confirm who it would be, but most leaned towards Feng Ziyi.

"It's ten to one it's Feng Ziyi. Teacher Zhang will probably go back later to take over Teacher Yang's position..." After discussing for a while, no one could come up with a definitive idea. Teacher Zhan finally spoke: "Alright, since the Palace Master candidate has been confirmed, no one is to spread this news. In the future, treat this future Palace Master with utmost respect; fulfill any and all of their requests..." "Yes!" Everyone nodded in unison, falling silent.

The distance from the Saint Son Hall to the Zhang Clan was vast; even riding Jian Qinsheng's spirit beast, it would take nearly a month to fly there. Bored, Zhang Xuan studied the Palace Master token and began consolidating his cultivation. It took him three days and nights to completely stabilize his peak Domain realm cultivation. He then re-forged his physical body and primordial spirit, only then feeling free. Afterwards, he discussed sword arts with Jian Qinsheng, who benefited greatly. They continued flying for over twenty more days.

"In about two more days, we'll reach the Zhang Clan..." Looking at the continuous mountains and rivers below, Jian Qinsheng confirmed their location, his heart filled with excitement. In two days, he could finally avenge himself, trampling the arrogant and boastful Sword Saint Xingmeng underfoot. The thought alone thrilled him.

"If we just go and challenge them at their clan gathering, won't it disrupt the 'propriety' among master teachers?" Zhang Xuan looked at him. Although he wanted to teach the Zhang Clan a lesson, he was a master teacher after all, and actions needed to be measured, not arbitrary.

"Actually, it's not that I want to challenge them; they invited us. As the continent's foremost clan, the Zhang Clan naturally intends to establish their prestige at their grand gathering... It's the perfect opportunity to teach them a lesson!" Jian Qinsheng scoffed. He hadn't wanted to come; they had invited him. Their purpose was to show the world the Zhang Clan's might! Before, he could only passively serve as their stepping stone. But now with Teacher Zhang, this super genius who comprehended two true insights, what if their juniors were even more formidable? Could they compare to him? "Invited?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled.

"Yes, the Zhang Clan loves doing this. Every clan gathering, they invite many people — not just me, but practitioners of demonic music, alchemy, artifact forging, beast taming... many professions receive invitations and attend! They say it's for observing the ceremony, but in reality, it's for the younger generation to have various competitions..." Despite his displeasure, Jian Qinsheng couldn't help but sigh, "However, even though they do this to highlight the Zhang Clan's prowess, one has to admit they truly possess formidable resources... There are indeed not many cultivators of the same age who can surpass a Zhang Clan genius!"

"Inviting various professions?" Zhang Xuan was stunned, then recalled Bi Hongyin's words from back then. When that little genius was born, it seemed many professionals were also invited, and her teacher was among them.

"The last Zhang Clan gathering was twenty years ago, at that little genius's full-moon ceremony. At that time, all my students were defeated by a single person..." Recalling that scene, Jian Qinsheng's face was filled with bitterness. Sword Saint Xingmeng's direct disciple, with just one sword, had rendered all his students helpless, leaving them completely humiliated. Because of this, he had held a grudge for years with no outlet. If he hadn't met Teacher Zhang, he might never have hoped to get his revenge in this lifetime.

"The little genius's full-moon ceremony... By the way, since you attended that gathering, did you see the little genius?" Curious, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look over.

"Of course I did. Even though he had just been born, he exuded an aura of sharpness, as if he embodied the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Just one glance would make one's Dao Heart unstable and feel utterly inferior!" Recalling the scene from twenty years ago, Jian Qinsheng involuntarily sighed, "I have to say, Sword Saint Xing's comprehension of the sword dao isn't weak, and he really knows how to have children... I've never seen a child with such talent."

"A newborn child... what kind of talent could they have? Isn't that a bit exaggerated?" Zhang Xuan's expression was displeased. If this person was truly that powerful, they would surely have shaken the world by now. How could they have never appeared even once? And why would the Zhang Clan remain so tight-lipped and secretive about them?

"Exaggerated?" Jian Qinsheng shook his head. "Not at all!" "Oh?" "I'm speaking the truth. If you don't believe me, let me ask you: have you ever seen a born saint?" Jian Qinsheng asked.

"A born saint?" Zhang Xuan frowned, completely bewildered. "Reaching the Saint realm upon birth, born a saint, no need to cultivate at all!" Jian Qinsheng nodded. "Born a saint? That... How is that possible?" Zhang Xuan's pupils contracted. He had spent countless efforts and half a year just to cultivate to the Saint realm. For someone to be a saint upon birth... how could that be? He had never heard of anyone capable of such a feat. Even Luo Ruoxi couldn't achieve that!

"Indeed, when I first saw it, I couldn't believe it either, but that's how it was..." Jian Qinsheng sighed with emotion, then suddenly remembered something and looked over. "Right, now that I think about it, that little genius's appearance actually bears some resemblance to yours..."