Chapter 1519: I Have Taken Him Away

"Another breakthrough?" Elder Qu was startled, then his eyes widened in disbelief. Ever since Master Kong and his many disciples disappeared, something seemed to be missing from the continent. For tens of thousands of years, almost no one had been able to reach that level. That's why the Grand Elder had traveled the world, searching for opportunities, hoping to achieve a breakthrough... Could it be that he really succeeded?

If so, it would be a blessing for the Master Teacher Pavilion and for humanity! A master teacher of such power would undoubtedly possess a more profound understanding and insight into cultivation. Any casual guidance from them would benefit countless individuals, and even the overall strength of humanity would greatly increase. However… even if he truly reached that realm, it wouldn't be such a complete transformation that he'd be unrecognizable!

"Indeed! In the past, even I couldn't resolve issues like your twisted meridians and hidden injuries. But now, they are trivial!" Seeing his hesitation, Zhang Xuan continued. It didn't matter whether the other party believed him or not at the moment. What was important was to first intimidate him so he wouldn't dare to refute. As soon as he learned the method to undo the Heaven-Binding Lock from the Grand Elder and accomplished it, he could escape directly. By then... what if they found out? As long as he changed back his appearance, they wouldn't be able to find him even if they tried.

"Trivial?" Elder Qu's body tensed. "Do you mean... you can already help me resolve the issues within my body?"

"Yes. With the River Flow Art, your *zhenqi* flows through your meridians like a river. Under intense impact, it can become twisted, damaging the foundation, much like how river water erodes stones from a riverbank. Ordinary medicine indeed finds it difficult to treat this. However, if a purer *zhenqi* flows through them, continuously nourishing and repairing the deficiencies, your meridians will undoubtedly recover completely!" Zhang Xuan said calmly. If it were other defects, his limited cultivation and knowledge might prevent him from solving them, but meridians... that was too simple for him. The Path of Heaven *zhenqi* could repair all meridian damage and help internal cells recover to their original state. A twist was merely a minor issue; as long as enough *qi* was provided, recovery should not be difficult.

"I know that much, but... where can I find purer *zhenqi*?" Elder Qu had thought there might be some new method. Hearing this, he shook his head, filled with helplessness. He had consulted many nine-star physicians about his injuries, and some had indeed suggested this method. However, as a nine-star master teacher, the purity of his *zhenqi* was already considered rare in the world. Where could he possibly find *zhenqi* even purer than his own?

"Try this..." Zhang Xuan had been waiting for that exact question. He flicked a finger, and a wisp of *zhenqi* shot straight toward Elder Qu. Elder Qu, filled with doubt, tapped his finger to gather the *zhenqi* at his fingertip. After a careful look, his pupils involuntarily contracted. This wisp of *zhenqi*, though seemingly inferior and likely left by a Void Realm expert, was exceptionally pure. It gave him a sense of exhilaration, as if it could easily integrate into his cells, eliminate damage, and restore them to their original state. It was foreseeable that if his body were nourished by this kind of *zhenqi*, his twisted meridians would surely return to normal, and his strength would greatly improve.

"This *zhenqi*... where did it come from?" He couldn't help but look up.

"I purified and condensed it. However, currently, I've only researched it to the Void Realm. As time passes, its level will undoubtedly increase. Here are a few more; you can try their effects first!" After speaking, Zhang Xuan flicked out a few more wisps.

"Thank you!" Elder Qu took them casually. His spiritual sense permeated them, and he found the *zhenqi* at his fingertips to be extremely pure, without any impurities. He then took a deep breath, moved his fingertip, and allowed the spiritual energy to enter his body. *Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!* As soon as this spiritual energy entered his body, it immediately merged with his twisted meridians. The previously shriveled parts of his meridians instantly swelled up like sponges absorbing water. From their previous twisted state, they became completely unobstructed, with no more impediments.

"This..." Elder Qu's body trembled. If before he had only speculated that this substance might be useful, now that he had tried it, it genuinely benefited him and could indeed repair the internal damage. Although twisted meridians didn't significantly impact his strength, over time, they could become a hidden danger, gradually diminishing his power. If this could be resolved, his body would remain at its peak, and who knew if he might achieve another breakthrough in the future! He clenched his fists and looked at the person before him again, filled with shock. Although deep down he still felt the person wasn't Master Yang, to be able to do this, easily discern his hidden problems, and resolve them, this individual must certainly be a super-expert at the very pinnacle of the continent! Compared to him, this person was only stronger, not weaker!

"Elder Qu, I trust you have been well!" Seeing the other party absorb the *zhenqi*, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly. All their previous conversation had been through spiritual transmission. After saying this, he turned to the confused Grand Elder You Ruoxin. "This old man has come to visit on behalf of my grand-disciple! I hope the Grand Elder will show her mercy!"

"Grand-disciple? Master Yang, whatever your instructions are, just state them!" Seeing that Elder Qu had no further actions after his spiritual transmission with the other party, You Ruoxin felt a slight tension in her heart. She had never met Master Yang, but Elder Qu was an elder from the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, whose cultivation was unfathomable. After their spiritual conversation, he said nothing more, likely because it involved certain secrets of the Master Teacher Pavilion that she was not privy to. This meant... that Yang Xuan before her was most likely genuine! The Grand Elder of the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters... even if she had ten times the courage, she would never dare offend him.

"My grand-disciple, Zhao Ya, was once the Young Palace Master of your Glacier Palace. Today, I received news that you have imprisoned her and used the Heaven-Binding Lock to seal her meridians. Therefore, I have come in person to plead for her, hoping the Grand Elder will release her from her restraints and restore her freedom!" Seeing that Elder Qu said no more, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. His voice was calm and unwavering, yet it carried an undeniable sense of authority.

"Zhao Ya? Is she... Master Yang's grand-disciple?" You Ruoxin was so startled she nearly jumped. Wasn't Zhao Ya a student of that rogue cultivator, "Zhang Xuan"? If she was Master Yang's grand-disciple, didn't that mean Zhang Xuan was Master Yang's direct disciple?

"Grand Elder..." Just as she was reeling in shock, a hurried cry interrupted her. The Second Elder swiftly flew in, looking slightly confused to see two extra people in the hall, but she still rushed forward. "What's wrong?" You Ruoxin frowned, seeing her so anxious. "It's bad... The seal on Qingfan Hall is intact, but the Young Palace Master, Zhao Ya, she's... gone!" The Second Elder's breathing was ragged, and her face was pale.

"Zhao Ya is gone?" Her pupils constricted. You Ruoxin was about to rush over to check when she suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Zhang Xuan. "Master Yang..." "Indeed, I have taken her." With a wave of his hand, Zhang Xuan remained completely calm.