Chapter 1870: Terrifying Teacher

The figure did not appear tall or particularly imposing, nor did it exude a powerful aura. Yet, the moment it appeared, both sides of the battle froze as if ice-bound, halting their attacks and daring not to move.

"What's going on?"

Everyone in the square below was stunned. The battle had been a fight to the death moments ago; how could everyone suddenly stop just because this person appeared?

"They must have sealed off space, or perhaps used some special power to suppress both sides, preventing them from acting!" an elder said slowly, clenching his fist. Cultivators who reach the Void-Space Realm can typically seal off space during combat, immobilizing others. Evidently, this person had done the same. Otherwise, why would both sides, locked in a battle to the death, stop at the same time?

"Sealing space to immobilize everyone... how powerful must they be?""Could this be... Emperor Yong's legendary Divine Teacher?""Now that you mention it, the figure does look exactly the same! During that great battle, they flew too high to see clearly, but now it seems very likely to be him!""No wonder he could instantly freeze everyone, rendering them unable to fight..."Everyone suddenly understood, filled with admiration. Previously, many had disbelieved the storytellers who spoke of Emperor Yong having a teacher comparable to a "god," but witnessing this scene, they all realized it was true. This person's true power was likely even more terrifying than imagined.

"What do you think?" Some ancient saints, hidden within the crowd, were also communicating telepathically."I can't discern their cultivation level, but to make so many people stop and not dare to move just by appearing... their power definitely surpasses that of 'Droplet Rebirth'!""There are still experts of this caliber on the continent?""Don't forget Senior Ruthless and Master Kong. If they were alive, what would our cultivation amount to...""That's true. With the opening of the Confucius Temple and the descent of divine beings, any kind of powerful expert could emerge! The spatial restraint they enacted was undetectable to so many of us, as if it wasn't even there... their power is unimaginable!"Their minds racing, the hidden ancient saints all looked pale. The figure in the sky, whose cultivation level they couldn't discern, commanded awe purely based on that fact. It wasn't just overthinking; rather, this person's past achievements were simply too illustrious. Simply throwing a book had instantly killed an immortal envoy from the Heavens... If a book was so potent, wouldn't a thrown weapon be even more unstoppable?

"Teacher..."Seeing the figure walk closer, Liu Yang dared not move. Just as he wondered what his teacher intended, the figure stepped in front of Zheng Yang and kicked him. Zheng Yang, as if his cultivation was sealed, trembled uncontrollably, utterly powerless to resist, and was sent flying, crashing to the ground.

"What kind of fighting was that? That spear thrust – if you had paused for just a third of a breath, its power would have multiplied! But no, you rushed into it. Were you in a hurry to reincarnate?""And you, your sword floating in mid-air? What good is that? Where's your sword qi? Your sword intent? Tell me, what could you possibly achieve with such haphazard poking?""Invincible defense, do you truly think you're immortal? Using your chest to block a fist, how valiant! What were your own fists doing? What about your head? Can't you hammer or ram?""A bunch of good-for-nothings! You call this fighting? Train a group of pigs for three days, and they'd fight better than you!"The more he thought about it, the angrier Zhang Xuan became, scolding them one by one. What utter nonsense! Just a few days apart, and this is what they'd become? Utterly disgraceful! If word got out, it would be too embarrassing. How could Zhang Xuan, a dignified Master Teacher, have taught such a group of blockheads?

Hearing their teacher's reprimands, Zhao Ya, Zheng Yang, and the others all flushed crimson, wishing they could sink into the ground. They had thought their intense cultivation during this period would please their teacher, but unexpectedly, it had only made him furious. However, their teacher was right. While their individual strengths had increased significantly, they had indeed lost their previous coordination, and their fighting style had become chaotic. Otherwise, with their individual proficiencies, they should have been able to easily overpower Emperor Chen Yong.

"And you, what kind of performance was that? Hesitating and flinching, you call yourself an emperor? An emperor, my foot! You have no spirit at all! If you hadn't dodged just now, and instead charged forward, one punch could have shattered her longsword and knocked away his spear, defeating them both... then none of this mess would have happened!"After scolding Zheng Yang and the others, Zhang Xuan turned to Liu Yang and unleashed another torrent of reprimands. He hadn't seen them for just one month, and they had become so disorganized; it was a miracle he hadn't died of anger on the spot. He usually possessed great composure and patience, but seeing this group fight with increasing disarray, he could no longer hold back.

"Teacher, I..." Liu Yang's face flushed crimson. He tried to speak but found no words."Alright, I'm taking these guys with me first. You continue with your ascension to the throne. Once you're done, come find me!"Too lazy for more chatter, Zhang Xuan made a sweeping gesture. Whoosh! Zhao Ya and the others were instantly pulled into a folded space. Zhang Xuan then swayed and vanished from his spot.

"Their battle was so powerful, yet in that person's eyes, it was utterly worthless? So infuriating that he couldn't help but offer pointers?""He froze the entire battle just because their fighting was so disorganized, he couldn't bear to watch?""If he couldn't stand such a brilliant battle, wouldn't we be killed in minutes if we dared to make a move?"Below, everyone's mouths trembled, unable to utter a word. The brilliance of Emperor Yong's battle with his opponent, if recorded, would be revered as a classic for ten thousand years... yet in the eyes of this "divine being," it was as laughable as children playing house. After a long while, no one had fully processed what they had witnessed.

"Leader, should we... still make a move?" After an unknown period, one ancient saint quietly looked at another not far away."Make a move, my foot! I didn't even understand the battle just now... and they were scolded like that! If we actually attacked, wouldn't we be instantly flattened? Pass on my order: from today onwards, no matter what command Emperor Yong issues, our lineage will obey unconditionally, never resisting!" The leader gritted his teeth. Although the other person had only spoken a few casual words, when combined with the previous battle and his own understanding, he realized there wasn't a single mistake; many points were simply strokes of genius that would bring endless benefits to anyone who studied them. He speaks casually, yet his words are so profound. In such a situation, you still dare ask if we should make a move... are you trying to die faster? Make a move, my foot! What if we disturb someone? They have work tomorrow!

A similar scene unfolded in other locations. Previously, with the new Emperor Yong's ascension, hearts were restless, and many considered seizing opportunities for personal gain. However, the moment this teacher appeared, sealing off space, making both combatants afraid to fight, and then mercilessly reprimanding them while pointing out their flaws... everyone was so terrified that they no longer dared to move. They truly suspected that if they dared to act again, they too would be taken away, their fate unknown. This teacher was truly terrifying.