Chapter 1533: Battle Child Emerges from Seclusion (Part 2)

“Battle Son will soon emerge from his secluded training. Have you all decided how to report this matter?” An elder broke the silence.

“Just report it as it is. What’s there to be conflicted about?” A middle-aged man in armor waved his hand, his voice carrying an unyielding resolve.

“Report it truthfully? You know Battle Son’s temperament. When he passed the assessment, despite being gravely injured and fighting off unconsciousness, his very first order as Battle Son was to demand that all Battle Masters treat his teacher with utmost respect and politeness, never overstepping their bounds... Now, with such a massive commotion, if we tell him the truth, given his respect for his teacher, do you think he’ll just let it go easily?” The elder frowned, “Once it escalates, I fear the entire world will fall into chaos!”

“The Holy Son Temple belongs to the Master Teacher Guild; nothing will happen. Isn’t it just the Zhang Clan and the Ice Plain Palace? Do they represent the entire world? Besides, when Battle Son of our Battle Master Hall acts, do we need to explain ourselves to them? These people are just parasites living in comfort! If it weren’t for our Battle Master Hall fighting tooth and nail, would they be enjoying this current golden age? This peace?” The armored middle-aged man snorted coldly.

“Elder Meng is right. When our Battle Master Hall acts, there’s no need for excessive talk. Strength dictates everything. Didn’t the Witch Soul Master Guild, with its countless soulless golden figures and powerful experts, get easily annihilated back then? The Master Teacher Guild is far too accommodating, giving them too much leeway, which is why they dare to question the Master Teachers’ responsibilities... If it were me, whatever command I issued would be absolute. Anyone who dared to disobey would simply be eliminated!” Another middle-aged man waved his hand dismissively.

“Master Teachers are teachers, not bandits, much less ruffians! The Master Teacher Guild has stood for ten thousand years by winning people over with virtue, not by force! If we truly act this way, how can we still earn people’s trust?” The elder shook his head.

“Trust? Do you think there’s still a need to make them trust us? People nowadays live in comfort; they’ve long lost their sense of crisis, the unyielding spirit ingrained in their blood. They’ve forgotten the history when the Spirit Race ruled, when humans were treated worse than dogs. Now, they only scrutinize Master Teachers, searching for flaws in their conduct, letting even minor issues escalate wildly, wishing to magnify them endlessly. If the Master Teacher Guild’s handling of a matter isn’t to their liking, they’ll label it as ‘Master Teachers protecting their own’ and spread it throughout the world...” Another middle-aged man nearby sneered, “This is precisely the case with Master Zhang. The matter itself wasn’t huge, but because a Master Teacher was involved, if it isn’t dealt with, countless people will question it, leading to all sorts of rumors about teaching conduct and morality... But if we truly punish him, would that be fair to the contributions Master Teachers make for humanity? Just to name one thing, this Master Zhang alone eliminated a branch of the Spirit Royal Family – that alone deserves respect!”

Commoners are ignorant; they won’t care how much you’ve contributed or how much effort you’ve put in. They only see what mistakes you’ve made and magnify them endlessly. Taking Master Zhang as an example, according to the information they received, although he caused a huge commotion among the three major powers, he actually only destroyed some buildings and formations and injured a few people. Not a single person has died as a result. However... once the news spreads, it’s different. Everyone will think an eight-star Master Teacher abused his power, acting recklessly and causing wanton destruction. If the Master Teacher Guild doesn’t impose severe punishment, it will lose public trust, and its credibility will become negligible.

“I know all this, but the Master Teacher Guild’s decision has already been made. How they decide is their business, not ours. We only need to consider how to report this matter to Battle Son!” Interrupting the other speaker, the elder said.

He knew about such things, but what could be done? The Master Teacher Guild was founded by Master Kong with the purpose of protecting humanity. Even if they don’t understand, they must act and cannot stand by while people suffer. This is their responsibility and duty, which cannot be shirked.

Everyone fell silent.

Everyone knew, from their time with him, the depth of Battle Son’s feelings for his esteemed teacher. Once he heard that his teacher was being pursued by the entire Master Teacher Guild, he would undoubtedly react explosively. At that point, no one could predict what kind of commotion he would cause. The Battle Master Hall had finally produced a true Battle Son; they certainly didn’t want any unforeseen incidents to occur now.

“Elder Cheng, have you perhaps thought of a solution?” A middle-aged man couldn’t help but look at the elder who had spoken. Everyone looked over simultaneously.

“I don’t have a definitive solution either. My current thought is that we must tell him, because the news is everywhere and cannot be concealed. Rather than deliberately hide it, it’s better to report it beforehand!” Elder Cheng said slowly. The Master Teacher arrest warrant has been circulated throughout the world. Even though Battle Son is in seclusion and unaware, he’ll find out with just a little inquiry. Rather than him discovering it himself and reproaching them later, it’s better to inform him beforehand. At least then, they’ll hold the initiative and won’t be so passive.

Everyone understood this point and nodded in unison. If they hadn’t known this, they wouldn’t all be experiencing such headaches.

“When we tell him, we can focus on explaining the conflicts and transgressions Master Zhang caused. As for the punishment and pursuit, we can just mention them briefly. I believe Battle Son will be able to assess the urgency and importance of the matter and not act recklessly!” Elder Cheng paused before saying this.

They couldn’t not tell him, so they had to find a different approach.

“Alright!” The others responded.

Just as they finished discussing, and before they had a chance to elaborate, they heard a creaking sound as the door slowly opened. A young man, holding a long spear, stepped out. Despite his young age, he exuded an aura of sharpness that could pierce the heavens. Within him, streams of true qi boiled and swirled, seeming as though they could erupt at any moment, making him irresistible.

“We respectfully welcome Battle Son upon your emergence!” Everyone performed a cupped-fist salute.

“Mm.” Waving his hand, the young man stopped. Though he made no further movement, he exuded an aura that deterred anyone from speaking loudly.

“With so many elders here at once, what’s happened?” The young man glanced around, raising an eyebrow.

“Reporting to Battle Son, it’s like this: Regarding Master Zhang Xuan, whom you asked us to pay close attention to, we have received a report... Last night, he wreaked havoc at the Zhang Clan, destroying countless buildings and injuring dozens of elders. Afterward, he went to the Holy Son Temple and injured Acting Temple Master Zhan and others... He even went to the Ice Plain Palace, destroyed its foundation, and abducted its Young Palace Mistress...” Elder Cheng quickly stepped forward and recited the prepared words. He recounted only what Zhang Xuan had done, hoping to give Battle Son a clear picture and prevent him from acting too rashly.

However, before he could finish, Battle Son, standing before them, cut him off with a cold laugh: “Are those your own words, or is this the Master Teacher Guild’s official report?”

“This... these are the reports I received!” Elder Cheng quickly replied.

“Your reports are so inaccurate?” The young man spun around abruptly, his gaze chilling. “Abducted the Ice Plain Palace’s Young Palace Mistress? Do you even know who this Young Palace Mistress is? How can you just say that?”

“Your subordinate... does not know!” Elder Cheng felt a jolt in his heart and and shook his head.

“If my teacher merely sent word, that Young Palace Mistress would immediately abandon her status and follow him. Is there any need for ‘abduction’? What a joke!” The young man waved his hand.

“This... how did Battle Son know?” Elder Cheng couldn’t help but look at him.

“Because the Ice Plain Palace’s Young Palace Mistress...” With one hand holding his spear and the other behind his back, the young man raised his head: “Is my senior martial sister!”