Chapter 1580: Zhang Xuan's Childhood Nickname

Zhang Wuhen's vision blurred, his body swayed, and he felt thunder crashing in his mind, as if it would explode at any moment.

He only knew that Zhang Jiuxiao and Zhang Xuan were acquainted and had a decent relationship. He never dreamed that Jiuxiao was also Zhang Xuan's student.

The Combat Master Hall finally produced a top genius capable of becoming Hall Master—your student. The Poison Hall finally produced a Congenital Poison Body—your student. The Spirit Awakener Guild produced a super genius who successfully passed the Spirit Awakening Tower trial—your student. The Glacier Plain Court produced a Pure Yin Physique—your student. The Yuan Clan produced a Dragon Rhino Bloodline—also your student...

All of that was already too much!

My Zhang Clan finally produced someone with such pure bloodline after so many years, and he's also your student?

You've taken all the most talented people on the entire continent as your students, haven't you?

Does it have to be this exaggerated?

"This..."

Not only was Zhang Wuhen going crazy, but Xing Jiansheng's mouth also twitched, and he nearly fell off his seat. "Xuan'er, he... is also your student?"

Before Zhang Xuan could answer, Meng Jiansheng, who was beside him, was already laughing breathlessly.

She could see that Zhang Wuhen clearly wanted revenge and to shame them. He never dreamed that the person with the pure bloodline he had painstakingly found was still her son's student.

"I was originally a collateral descendant with an ordinary, diluted bloodline," Zhang Jiuxiao declared, kneeling on the ground. "I didn't even qualify to cultivate the family's martial arts. It was Teacher who purified my bloodline, greatly increasing my strength!"

"Purified bloodline?"

"You said your bloodline was very diluted before, and it was the Little Genius who helped you purify it to reach this level?"

All the elders burst into an uproar.

They all knew a little about Zhang Jiuxiao's situation, but they never expected his bloodline wasn't innate but had been purified by someone.

"Yes!" Zhang Jiuxiao nodded.

"Bloodlines can be purified?"

"How on earth was that done?"

"I heard this Little Genius is not only powerful but his students are all formidable. The Hall Master of the Combat Master Hall, the Palace Master of the Glacier Plain Court... even Master Yang is his junior apprentice-brother. Purifying bloodlines shouldn't be difficult for him then, right?"

"That might be possible..."

After hearing Zhang Jiuxiao's words, everyone's eyes lit up simultaneously.

Within the clan, bloodline is the most important factor. If there truly was a method to purify bloodlines, the entire clan's strength would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds, reaching an unimaginable level.

"He's the last one I took in..."

Ignoring the crowd's discussions, Zhang Xuan replied to Xing Jiansheng.

He had originally planned to take in Zhang Jiuxiao to counter the Little Genius, never expecting that he himself would become the Little Genius. Thus, there was no longer any need for such a counter.

"This..."

Seeing his son confirm it, and noting that Zhang Jiuxiao, like Zheng Yang and the others, showed deep admiration in his eyes, Xing Jiansheng understood it was truly real. He couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh and looked at the Great Elder beside him. "Elder Wuhen, you said my son's bloodline was diluted and he wasn't qualified to be the clan head?"

"I..."

Zhang Wuhen's face flushed crimson from holding back.

"Acting Clan Head Zhang Wuhen, due to personal grudges, disregarded the Zhang Clan's future. I propose that he be imprisoned!"

"Exactly, this fellow, for his own selfish desires, doubted the clan head's capabilities. It's simply a heinous crime!"

"I propose that he be sent to the Catacomb battlefield to reflect on his mistakes..."

An uproar swept through the surroundings. Those who had previously supported Zhang Wuhen now all turned their spears against him.

The ability to purify bloodlines meant controlling the hearts of the entire clan; no one would refuse.

Even if Zhang Xuan's own bloodline wasn't pure enough, his ability to help others purify theirs was enough for him to be the clan head and make everyone submit.

"Guards, take the Great Elder away!"

Too lazy to bother with the flustered Zhang Wuhen, Xing Jiansheng waved his hand, then surveyed his surroundings. "My son, Zhang Xuan, will become the Zhang Clan Head. I trust none of you have any objections now, right?"

"The Little Genius was already the clan head anyway. Now it's just about formally establishing his name and announcing it to the public!"

"I agree!"

Numerous elders cupped their fists simultaneously.

"Very well, go make the preparations!" Xing Jiansheng continued. "Also, no one is to utter a single word about what happened today to the outside. Otherwise, you will be executed!"

Seeing that no one objected anymore, Xing Jiansheng nodded in satisfaction and gave his instruction.

If the ability to improve bloodlines were to be leaked, it would definitely shock the entire continent, and he didn't want his son to encounter any trouble.

"Yes!"

The numerous elders walked out.

"Jiuxiao, you may withdraw as well," Zhang Xuan said. "Make good use of your bloodline these days to improve your strength. Once your cultivation surpasses the Great Elder's, you can inherit the position of clan head!"

Although Zhang Xuan really wanted Jiuxiao to inherit the clan head position now, his strength hadn't yet caught up to Zheng Yang and the others; he was too weak, making it somewhat unjustified.

"Yes, Teacher!" Zhang Jiuxiao nodded and withdrew.

"Xuan'er, you..."

Hearing that his son wanted to give away the clan head position, Xing Jiansheng was filled with urgency.

"Being the Zhang Clan Head is nothing significant," Zhang Xuan said with indifference, waving his hand. "I only want this status to marry the Luo Clan's young princess. Once I've married her, whoever wants the position can have it..."

He truly didn't value this clan head position.

Rather than taking it on and inviting more trouble, he thought it would be better to just pass it to Zhang Jiuxiao when the time came.

"But..."

Xing Jiansheng wanted to continue speaking, but was interrupted by Meng Jiansheng. "My son is destined for great things in the future. Being the Zhang Clan Head is nothing significant! Only a useless fellow like you would keep holding onto it..."

"Cough, cough!"

Seeing his mother start to mock his father again, Zhang Xuan, with a helpless expression, interrupted them and asked, slightly confused, "Since I'm your son and the Little Genius with the purest bloodline, why did I end up in Tianxuan Kingdom? And why was my bloodline completely gone?"

This was what he had always found most puzzling.

The Zhang Clan's power was beyond doubt.

As the most powerful genius, a born saint, why did he end up in a place like Tianxuan Kingdom, where there wasn't even a Master Teacher Pavilion?

And why was his bloodline completely gone?

Most importantly, his cultivation had progressed step by step, which had nothing to do with being a born saint!

"This is a long story..." Xing Jiansheng sighed, slowly beginning. "Back then, when you were born, rosy light filled the sky, and your aura was magnificent. The ancestral tablets of many predecessors bowed in submission, and even Master Kong's statue floated into the air. Therefore, you were hailed as having the purest bloodline in tens of thousands of years..."

Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up. "Master Kong's statue floated into the air? So... my name is Zhang Xuan?"

"Your... previous name, of course, wasn't Zhang Xuan..." Xing Jiansheng said. "If it were that name, we would have found you long ago, and it wouldn't have been delayed until now..."

"Then what was it?"

"Well..." Xing Jiansheng's face flushed. "Let's not talk about it..."

"Is there something wrong with that name?" Zhang Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Your name was chosen based on the phenomenon of Master Kong's statue floating, an inspired choice," Meng Jiansheng interjected from the side, a hint of anger in her voice. "However, it's far from as pleasant sounding as Zhang Xuan... It was called... Zhang Diaofei!"