Chapter 1527: Sun Qiang's Collapse

Although not a Master Teacher himself, Sun Qiang had spent a long time with Zhang Xuan, and through prolonged exposure, he had picked up many rules governing Master Teachers.

Their master, Yang Xuan, was a top-ranking expert across the entire continent. Such a person's appearance, strength, and cultivated martial techniques were top-secret information and could not be revealed. Once the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe knew, they would inevitably devise targeted countermeasures that would be impossible to defend against.

This old man, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, actually dared to question him. He truly didn't know his place!

"Am I worthy?"

Yang Xuan couldn't help but laugh.

If he himself wasn't even worthy of knowing his own appearance, that would truly be ridiculous.

"What are you laughing at?" Sun Qiang continued. "You know I'm Master Yang's butler! Release me at once! Otherwise, if my master holds you accountable, you'll face severe consequences..."

"Hold me accountable? I'm afraid that won't be possible!" Master Yang shook his head and looked over, a helpless expression on his face. "To tell you the truth, I am Yang Xuan!"

"Yang Xuan? How dare you impersonate my master in front of me, you have a lot of nerve..." Sun Qiang was stunned, then almost exploded with rage as he understood the implication. He had been with his master for so long that he knew his appearance and mannerisms perfectly. This old man, who appeared from nowhere, dared to claim to be his master?

Just as his furious roar ended, a token appeared, hovering before him.

"This is a Master Teacher token representing my identity. Take a look!" Master Yang's expression was calm.

He wasn't angry that the other party had consistently and firmly claimed to be his butler, because it was clear Sun Qiang wasn't pretending or lying. This meant it was highly possible this fellow was also deceived.

If that was the case, could someone be impersonating him and have taken Zhang Xuan as a disciple? In reality... had both of them been deceived? He wanted to find out the truth.

Ignoring his expression, Sun Qiang looked at the token before him. He saw two large characters "Yang Xuan" carved upon it; they were clear and striking, seemingly piercing his very soul.

"I am Yang Xuan, Supreme Elder of the Master Teacher Pavilion. Your master is impersonating my name!"

"This..." Sun Qiang was rendered speechless, his body trembling uncontrollably.

The reason he had been so confident just now was because this was the Saint Son Hall. Everyone here was a Master Teacher and abided by the rules. He hadn't committed any wrongdoing, and even if his young master caused a ruckus, he wouldn't be implicated. Moreover, with his identity as Master Yang's butler, staying here was actually the safest option.

He never dreamed that the person before him was the real Master Yang. If he was... then who was the person he had been with all this time? His body had turned cold, and he felt as though he was starting to question his entire life.

From the Heavenly Profound Kingdom, having been chosen by "the master" and following him step by step, the master's divine power had long been indelibly imprinted in his mind. He had long believed from the bottom of his heart that this invincible Master Teacher had to be Yang Xuan... Today, someone suddenly appeared, claiming his master was a fake... His worldview instantly crumbled.

"Impossible... This is impossible..." His face was pale, and Sun Qiang looked as if he might fall from the air at any moment.

"Nothing is impossible!" Elder Ge sneered. "Master Yang's status is revered. Even if he takes a butler, it would be a peak expert like Hu Yiwei. What qualifications do you, a mere nobody, have?"

"But..." Sun Qiang was utterly distraught.

Seeing his expression, Sword Saint Meng knew he had been utterly devastated. Unable to hold back any longer, she hurriedly asked, "Your young master, Zhang Xuan... how old is he this year, and do you know his birthday?"

"Impossible, my master is so formidable, how could he be a fake?" Shaking his head repeatedly, Sun Qiang seemed not to hear what she said.

"Alright, no need to ask further," Master Yang sighed, seeing Sword Saint Meng still wanting to inquire. "He has always firmly believed he is Master Yang's butler. His worldview has suddenly crumbled, and he can't quite bear it! Asking him now is pointless; he won't be able to explain clearly."

He had seen many such instances while traveling the continent. Some people, through self-hypnosis, come to believe they are Master Teachers. Over time, they automatically adopt the role of a Master Teacher, making it hard to distinguish truth from falsehood. The person before them was clearly one such case. His 'master' had told him from the beginning that he was Yang Xuan, and he naturally believed it ever since. Over time, it became difficult for him to escape that belief, and suddenly accepting the truth was proving too much for him.

"But..." Sword Saint Meng was filled with anxiety.

"Don't worry, I understand how you feel," Master Yang said. "However, to confirm whether this Zhang Xuan is him, we still need to meet him in person. No matter how much information we hear, it's useless!" No amount of reported information could truly confirm it. Rather than that, it would be better to find the person and see him in person before deciding.

"But... where did he go?" Sword Saint Meng asked.

"I don't know either," Master Yang said, "but as long as we search, we're sure to find clues..." Nothing appears or disappears out of thin air. Zhang Xuan specifically sought out formation flags and teleported away; he must have had a place he wanted to go. As long as they investigated thoroughly, they would definitely find clues.

"Hmm?" With a sigh, Master Yang was about to ask Master Zhan for some details when suddenly his eyebrow twitched, he flipped his wrist, and a communication jade token appeared in his palm.

His communication jade token was different from others. It was like crystal, entirely transparent, with faint formations within, seeming to possess even greater power. This was a Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters communication jade token, capable of easily transmitting messages anywhere on the continent! However, its cost was prohibitive; only the most peak Master Teachers could possess one.

"What's wrong?" Seeing his expression change, the Grand Elder looked over.

"There's news about Zhang Xuan..." After reading the content on the jade token, Master Yang let out a breath, flipped his wrist, and put it back into his ring.

"Where is he?" Sword Saint Meng urgently looked over.

"The Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters just received news," Master Yang said. "He impersonated my name, caused a huge commotion at the Glacier Palace, and abducted their young palace mistress..."

"Impersonating Master Yang? Abducting the young palace mistress?" Everyone was stunned.

What on earth was this guy doing? Didn't he know there was a Master Teacher Pavilion in this world capable of suppressing all sides? Being so reckless and unrestrained, causing destruction wherever he went, was he tired of living?

"Indeed, it seems the teleportation array sent him to the Glacier Palace..." Master Yang raised an eyebrow. "I need to go and see. Who will come with me? I'm afraid the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters will go there first, and then he might not be seen again!" He was now even more curious. This guy actually went to the Glacier Palace and impersonated him... What on earth was going on?

"Master Yang, could you please make an exception and ask the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters not to act so quickly?" Sword Saint Meng asked, filled with anxiety upon hearing that the Headquarters might take action. "He... might just be young... and momentarily misguided!" The Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters was supreme; once they acted, not even gods could save someone.

"I can't do anything about that," Master Yang shook his head. "Unless your Zhang Clan, the Saint Son Hall, and the Glacier Palace all agree to let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, the Master Teacher Pavilion must preside over the situation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, all the news should have already reached the Master Teacher Pavilion Headquarters by now. How they decide is up to the Acting Guild Leader; I'm a free spirit, I can't meddle with that!"