Chapter 1741: Huan'er, Come Quickly

“Wait for me…”

Before he even reached the cave entrance, a voice called out from below. Immediately after, a graceful figure rushed over and grabbed him.

“Hu Yaoyao?”

Zhang Xuan was speechless.

It was none other than the familiar person... Hu Yaoyao!

“Friend, it’s very dangerous up there. You should stay behind!” With a wave of his hand, Zhang Xuan was about to send the girl back down.

Just now, while talking with the elder, he learned that near the branch hall of the Temple of Confucius, not only were there Immortal-level Spirit Tribe experts, but even Ancient Sages might be hidden there. The dangers were immense, and he wasn’t even sure if he could survive. This girl was only at Saint 9-dan, so it would be better for her to stay.

Anyway, he was in disguise, so the other party wouldn't know who he was.

Just as he was about to act, he heard her voice transmission: “Zhang Xuan, if you dare throw me down, I’ll go to your Zhang Clan and say you molested me, making you responsible for me...”

“Pfft!”

Darkness flashed before his eyes, and Zhang Xuan nearly fainted. “How did you know it was me?”

His disguise was flawless; even an Ancient Sage might not be able to see through it. How could this girl, only at the peak of Saint 9-dan, recognize him directly?

The most crucial thing was... she threatened to cause trouble at the Zhang Clan...

The two of them had a similar conflict back at Hongyuan Academy, except at that time, he was the one who cried "molestation"... Could this girl really be holding such a grudge?

However... given her personality, she might actually do it.

As the dignified Clan Head of the Three Clans, Hall Master of the Saint Son Hall, and a 9-star Master Teacher... if a woman actually went to his home and caused a scene about molestation, he probably wouldn't want to live anymore!

Most importantly, what if Luo Ruoxi misunderstood?

“It’s dangerous up there. Think carefully. If you really want to go, I can take you...”

He shook his head helplessly and transmitted his voice.

“I’m going!”

Hu Yaoyao gritted her teeth.

“Alright!”

Seeing her insistence, Zhang Xuan knew he couldn't shake her off. He gently grabbed her.

*Whoosh!*

The two turned into streaks of light and shot out from the broken seal. As soon as they disappeared, the seal restored itself, and the sealed space became as hard as iron again. Even an Immortal-level expert could no longer fly up there.

Seeing everything return to normal, all the people who had been captured earlier stood up.

They had thought death was certain, but now the Spirit Tribe members were dead, and their saviors had left. For a moment, they were utterly bewildered.

“Senior, what do we do now?”

Everyone unanimously looked at the elder who had just spoken with Zhang Xuan.

His strength was the greatest among them, and he had the most authority.

“The Spirit Tribe members are dead, so there’s no more danger. I think we should cultivate as quickly as possible. Otherwise, once we leave the Temple of Confucius, we won’t have this kind of opportunity...” After a moment of thought, the elder said.

To be honest, even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare go to the Temple of Confucius. Since that was the case, it was better to cultivate here and strive for an early breakthrough.

“You’re right!”

Everyone suddenly realized.

After experiencing danger, they understood that being overly ambitious would only harm them. Everyone stopped hesitating.

“Xuanzhang... I never thought there would be such a powerful young man on the Master Teacher Continent, one who could rival Zhang Xuan, Master Zhang...”

Looking again at the spot where the two had disappeared into the air, the elder sighed. Before he finished speaking, he suddenly froze. “Xuanzhang, Zhang Xuan... I think I understand...”

A bitter smile appeared on his face.

Truly, an expert's actions are unconventional...

Could that name be any more fake?

Anyone with a brain would figure it out afterward...

Was this meant to let people know it was him, or not?

“Having received this great favor, I will certainly serve the Zhang Clan from now on...”

He sighed inwardly.

A life-saving grace must be repaid... Since he now knew the other party's identity, he would surely enter the Zhang Clan in the future and dedicate his life to repaying this debt.

Passing through the seal, Zhang Xuan and Hu Yaoyao landed simultaneously.

A massive structure, vaguely suspended before their eyes, was visible to the naked eye.

“Are we here?”

Hu Yaoyao shook her head and stood up.

“Yes!” Zhang Xuan replied.

The spatial laws here were even more solidified than in the Jungle, Desert, and Ice and Snow Worlds. With his current strength, he couldn't even fly.

Before, he could effortlessly tear through space, but here, he could only walk obediently.

“Is that the Temple of Confucius?”

Hu Yaoyao tidied her clothes and pointed forward.

Zhang Xuan nodded.

It seemed the elder was right; crossing the seal brought them near the Temple of Confucius. However, it was best not to rush over, but to first ascertain the specific situation.

This was a passage opened by the Spirit Tribe. If an Ancient Spirit Sage was guarding it ahead, they wouldn't even know how they died.

*Whoosh!*

Bo Hong, who had been bound, appeared before them.

“Soul Search!”

Knowing that asking questions wouldn't yield much, and unwilling to waste more time, he moved his spirit to perform a soul search on the fellow.

Streaks of information flowed into his mind.

Just as the elder had said, the Temple of Confucius remains were indeed divided into six worlds. If one tried to leave through the exits or entrances, they would simply go in circles, never able to leave.

This was what Emperor Chen Yong had communicated to them.

As for why he himself couldn't transmit messages, it should be related to the altar.

After all, that Spirit God's strength was truly too great. Even though the Temple of Confucius remains were personally arranged by Master Confucius, they might not be able to withstand that profound presence.

“Since Emperor Chen Yong transmitted a message, it means... he must have entered here as well!”

His eyebrows rose, and a look of concern appeared in Zhang Xuan's eyes.

The Master Teacher Continent had previously mentioned that one of the Spirit Tribe's emperors had quietly arrived on the Master Teacher Continent, though no one had ever seen him. Now, it seemed, it must be Emperor Chen Yong!

“Emperor Chen Yong ordered them not to kill Master Teachers, I wonder what his intention is!”

Knowing that this powerful individual might be near the Temple of Confucius, Zhang Xuan felt immense pressure. He then saw another command Bo Hong had received.

From his trip to the underground, he knew that the three great emperors of the Spirit Tribe were divided into three factions.

Emperor Chen Yong was the conservative faction, not advocating for battle. Emperor Chen Ling was the radical faction, believing they must launch an attack to gain benefits! As for Emperor Chen Xing, he was probably a fence-sitter, having allied with Emperor Yong before, and later with Emperor Ling.

Since he was a conservative, he likely had his own ideas, especially since he himself was here and didn't want to make things too tense with the Master Teacher Continent. This was understandable.

Soon, he finished reviewing all the useful information in Bo Hong's mind.

This Bo Hong had only received orders to lead his tribesmen to use the altar to open a passage and come near the Temple of Confucius, seizing opportunities to seek benefits. As for other more detailed information, he didn't know if Emperor Chen Yong hadn't investigated clearly, or if there were other reasons, but the information wasn't thorough.

After the soul search, Zhang Xuan lightly patted him, killing the Spirit Tribe member.

*Those not of our race are bound to be of a different heart.*

He held no good feelings for such people.

He looked up, about to check for any danger, when his heart stirred. A jade token appeared in his palm, and a line of text slowly emerged on it.

“Xuan’er, come quickly when you see this message. I’ve found traces of Zhao Ya...”