Chapter 1532: Battle Son Emerges from Seclusion (Part 1)

"Wait a moment..."

After the command was given, Master Ren suddenly remembered something and waved his hand, then clenched it in the air.

*Whoosh!*

The surrounding space immediately solidified, forming a soundproof barrier.

The Master Teacher Pavilion was already surrounded by a large formation, making it difficult for outsiders to investigate. The fact that a barrier was still set up showed their extreme caution.

"The Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven concerns the fate of humanity and must not be leaked. The Emperor of the Otherworldly Demons came quietly this time, likely having sensed something... However, that fellow is adept at disguise, and we haven't found any clues about him so far. If our information is leaked and he finds the Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven first, things will be troublesome!"

With a solemn expression, Master Ren instructed: "Starting today, all of you will go out. On the surface, you are to search for Zhang Xuan and bring him to justice, putting on a show for the Zhang Clan and the Glacier Plain Court to demonstrate the Master Teacher Pavilion's determination. In reality, you are to secretly search for this true Hall Master. Once found, do not rush to pay respects; instead, protect him in secret... Although he is a Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven, he likely hasn't grown to the level of Master Kong yet. Otherwise, his name would surely be known throughout the world!"

A Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven is merely recognized by heaven and earth, signifying a virtue and quality, not necessarily immense power.

Even Master Kong back then rose step by step, rather than being born powerful.

If this true Hall Master were truly that formidable, it would cause a sensation across the world, and he, as the acting Head of the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, would not be unaware of it.

"We understand!"

The numerous master teachers nodded simultaneously.

"Good. The top priority is to find and protect the Hall Master!"

Master Ren waved his hand: "Also, regarding the Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven, all of you must keep silent and not speak much about it. Otherwise, your master teacher qualifications will be stripped, and you will be confined to the netherworld caves for all eternity, never to return!"

"Yes, sir!"

The master teachers were awestruck.

*Whoosh!*

Once the command was given, the numerous master teachers scattered and flew away.

Master Ren hesitated for a moment, then waved his sleeve, and countless puppets immediately appeared before him. These puppets were not tall and lacked power, yet each had ten fingers on every hand and exceptionally long arms.

The puppets landed on the ground and, without a word, immediately surrounded the collapsed Hall of Conferred Masters, bustling ceaselessly. In less than half an hour, the previously collapsed ruins were completely restored, and even the memorial tablets within were all upright, as if no incident had ever occurred.

After all the puppets were withdrawn, Master Ren finally breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes sparkling. "A Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven... Indeed, heaven does not wish to destroy humanity!"

This time, the special aura lingered for an even longer duration.

Zhao Ya knew her teacher must have comprehended something, so she did not disturb him, instead sitting quietly nearby and watching.

Zhang Xuan, meanwhile, stood motionless.

This time, he didn't fall unconscious or experience any abnormalities; he simply felt as if he were swimming in an ocean of time, unsure if a day or a year had passed.

Under the tempering of the special aura, his Mind Scale made another leap forward, progressing more significantly than ever before. It surged directly by 4 points from 25.1, reaching 29.1.

With the Mind Scale measured in units of three points, a Mind Scale of 29.1 was already equivalent to the pinnacle among nine-star master teachers!

With the rapid increase in his Mind Scale, his analysis of matters became more thorough, and his thoughts ran through his mind as if ready to burst forth with insights at any moment.

Many previously incomprehensible points suddenly became clear, and countless cultivation techniques and secret manuals appeared more transparent to him, as if he had instantly grasped the essence of cultivation.

"Before, although I hadn't cultivated any techniques for the Saint 8-dan Void Abode realm, I had summarized many such techniques. Coupled with Zhao Ya being my student and our powers sharing the same origin, it was only through the infusion of her strength that I could easily break through to my current level..."

He had previously wondered why he could directly break through to the Void Abode realm and trigger the Void Abode tribulation. Now, he understood clearly, with not a shred of doubt remaining.

"Unfortunately, I still can't think of a way to help Zhao Ya restore her meridians..."

He shook his head.

Many pieces of knowledge integrated and became clearer in his mind, but regarding how to help Zhao Ya restore her meridians, he remained completely perplexed, unable to find a direction.

It now seemed that he might first have to go to the Blacksmith Guild to see if there were any items that could replace meridians.

Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, Zhang Xuan opened his eyes.

"Teacher, you've finished cultivating..."

Zhao Ya looked over, puzzled.

She had expected her teacher's cultivation to surge after his seclusion, but there was no commotion. His cultivation seemed unchanged, yet his spirit appeared more crystalline, making him even harder to fathom.

"Mm," Zhang Xuan nodded.

"That's good!" Zhao Ya sighed in relief.

"Let's go back to the Empire Alliance. This time, I'll definitely solve the problem with your meridians!"

Zhang Xuan stood up.

"The entire continent is looking for you, Teacher; it's better not to go..."

Seeing that her teacher, having finally left the Empire Alliance, intended to return, Zhao Ya grew a little anxious.

"Don't worry. This time, even a peak nine-star master teacher won't be able to see through my disguise..."

Zhang Xuan chuckled.

Previously, his Mind Scale was only 25.1, not considered high among eight-star master teachers. However, after the fifth Master Teacher Blessed by Heaven event, it surged directly to 29.1, which is top-tier even among nine-star master teachers. Even if a powerful figure like Elder Qu were to come again, they wouldn't be able to detect any clues.

Let alone discerning his true identity.

"However, your disguise ability isn't very good. So, I'll first teach you a body cultivation technique!"

While his identity was indiscernible even to nine-star master teachers, Zhao Ya, lacking cultivation, could easily have her true appearance exposed.

With her Pure Yin Physique activated, her astonishing beauty would easily give her away.

"Body cultivation technique? Good, but... my meridians are shattered; how can I cultivate it?"

Zhao Ya nodded, then looked utterly perplexed.

Body cultivation also requires the infusion of true qi and the spread of various energies. Without meridians, how could it be achieved?

"I've specially modified this technique so it can be cultivated even without meridians. However, it requires the cooperation of my silver needles... Here's the cultivation manual!"

Zhang Xuan raised a finger and lightly tapped, sending a stream of thought into her mind.

Zhao Ya remained still, taking nearly an hour to fully comprehend and integrate the information, her eyes shining with excitement.

Her teacher's body tempering technique was incredibly profound. Compared to it, the Glacier Plain Court's Body Tempering Art was no different from roadside trash.

"Let's begin!"

Seeing that she understood, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and countless silver needles flew straight towards Zhao Ya, landing on her body in the blink of an eye. The Heavenly Dao True Qi they carried continuously tempered her physique, making her strength grow progressively stronger.

While Zhang Xuan was helping Zhao Ya improve her physique and cultivate the Heavenly Dao Golden Body, on the other side, a large crowd had gathered at the entrance of the room where the Battle Master Hall's Battle Son was in seclusion, each person's face filled with anxiety.

Today was the day the Battle Son was to emerge from his seclusion!