Chapter 1873: The Mysteries of the Ancient Land

Though his true identity was unknown, it had already been deduced by Master Yang and others. Zhang Xuan was currently suspended in the air, his many disciples lined up behind him.

More than a month had passed since Liu Yang ascended as the Spirit Emperor.

The New Year had just passed, and the entire King City, inside and out, was filled with a festive atmosphere.

During this period, Zhang Xuan had continuously guided his many disciples, as if time had rewound to the days in Tianxuan Kingdom.

There were no grievances, no responsibilities, no various burdens; only the peaceful coexistence of teacher and students. They spent every day immersed in a sea of knowledge, rejoicing over a new technique and excited about a cultivation method.

After another systematic period of study, Zhao Ya and others consolidated their previously unstable powers, significantly increasing their strength and combat abilities. Yuan Tao also successfully broke through to the Ancient Saint realm for a second time.

As for Liu Yang, he had broken through to the peak of Blood Reincarnation, gaining complete control over the Spirit race, with no more dissenting voices.

Zhang Xuan's strength was still at the Grand Completion of the Immortal Realm, but his aura was more composed, and his mental state more stable. It seemed he could achieve a breakthrough with a single thought.

Two months of consolidation had given him a deeper understanding of the Ancient Saint level, and his combat power had significantly soared. Paired with the Dragonbone Divine Spear, he was unparalleled below the Void Shattering realm.

Even if he were to encounter the "deity" from before, he would no longer be unable to withstand a single move.

He progressed quickly, but the Ruthless One made even greater strides. His skeletal structure was fully restored, and the straw cloak had manifested flesh and blood, giving him the combat power of the Blood Reincarnation realm. However, for some unknown reason, he could not leave directly like Luo Ruoxi.

"Currently, I only possess the ability to shatter space and remain unharmed," the Ruthless One explained. "There should still be some distance until I can truly depart this world. At the very least, I need to reach the peak of Void Shattering!"

After consolidating his cultivation for a period, the Ruthless One understood. "If one could enter another plane immediately after breaking through this realm, Master Kong wouldn't have simply captured the deity who descended into this world!"

Hearing this explanation, Zhang Xuan understood.

That was right. Master Kong already possessed this level of strength before leaving the Master Teacher Continent, which indicated that this level was still insufficient for departure.

Otherwise, the Ruthless One wouldn't have been killed by Master Kong, his bones scattered across various places, taking over a year for Zhang Xuan to fully collect them.

"Teacher, I've reviewed all the books of the Spirit race and discovered that the deity who appeared earlier was not a true divine race or a spiritual god, but rather came from the Firmament!" Liu Yang flew over from a distance, cupping his fists and bowing.

During this time, besides guiding his disciples in their cultivation, Zhang Xuan also had Liu Yang use his identity as the Spirit Emperor to investigate legends and information about "deities" everywhere, hoping to find Luo Ruoxi's whereabouts and true identity.

"The Firmament?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"It's a special plane, completely different from the Master Teacher Continent," Liu Yang explained. "The deity who came last time possesses many things in that world. It has abundant Ancient Saint Qi, allowing for incredibly rapid cultivation, far swifter than even the most powerful treasure lands on the Master Teacher Continent!"

The Spirit race possessed the ability to communicate with "deities." Although such matters were rarely spread and mostly legends, many traces could still be found.

"However... the passage to the Firmament has been completely sealed, and the Heavenly Path is severed," Liu Yang continued after a pause, knowing what his teacher wanted to do. "For them to descend, they need to pay a huge price and perform sacrifices. As for us wanting to ascend, it's almost impossible..."

"The Firmament is sealed, and the Heavenly Path is severed?" Zhang Xuan fell silent.

He had already guessed this. Otherwise, countless powerhouses wouldn't be trapped in this world, unable to cross over even now.

"As for what you asked me to investigate regarding Master Kong's past... After he captured that celestial envoy, he disappeared not long after. It's now speculated that he likely went to the Firmament... Later, the Hundred Schools of Thought also left the continent to guard a special place and have never returned... I believe the Hundred Schools of Thought surely know the most about Master Kong's disappearance back then. It's unlikely we'll find any more information here!" Liu Yang added.

Zhang Xuan nodded slowly.

If anyone in this world knew the most about Master Kong's affairs, it was undoubtedly the Hundred Schools of Thought. Their lineage had the most extensive knowledge.

"Do you know the exact location of the Hundred Schools of Thought?" Zhang Xuan turned to look at Ancient Sage Mo Ling.

He had contacted members of the Hundred Schools of Thought previously, which led to the successful ambush of Emperor Chen Yong and the current structure of the Spirit race. While the Master Teacher Pavilion might not know the exact whereabouts of the Hundred Schools of Thought, Ancient Sage Mo Ling certainly would.

"They should be in the Kunxu Realm!" Ancient Sage Mo Ling thought for a moment and said.

"The Kunxu Realm?" Zhang Xuan was puzzled. He had heard of many secret realms and ruins, but this was truly the first time.

"On the Master Teacher Continent, there are many ancient lands that I presume the Guild Master has heard of," Ancient Sage Mo Ling said. "These ancient lands don't have Master Teacher Pavilions established, yet they possess the most primitive power, even capable of restoring those with damaged bloodlines!"

Zhang Xuan nodded. Tianxuan Kingdom was an ancient land; that's why he, with his bloodline stripped, was sent there, as was Yuan Tao.

"I don't know the exact location of the Kunxu Realm, but it's definitely related to these ancient lands... Perhaps, these ancient lands are the entrances to it!" Ancient Sage Mo Ling said after a pause. He had only contacted them and had never even left the Spirit race, so he didn't know the exact location of the Hundred Schools of Thought.

"Related to ancient lands?" Zhang Xuan frowned, paused for a moment, and then asked, "I plan to return to Tianxuan Kingdom. Who wishes to accompany me?"

To be honest, he sometimes wondered why he had transmigrated to Tianxuan Kingdom and why his many students were all such geniuses. It seemed that this ancient land, without Master Teachers, was truly not as simple as he had imagined. Hearing what was said now, there truly seemed to be deeper layers to uncover.

"I want to go back. It's been over a year since I left; I should visit my father..." Zhao Ya smiled faintly. Having left her hometown to follow her teacher, she was now a powerful figure, even an Ancient Saint. She felt it was the perfect time to go back and visit.

"I want to go too!" Wang Ying nodded repeatedly.

The remaining few also spoke in unison, all wanting to return.

"Liu Yang, don't go. Continue to oversee the Spirit race. The others will come with me!" Zhang Xuan smiled, seeing that everyone had the same idea, and instructed.

Although the Spirit race was unified, it was still a tumultuous period. As the sole Emperor, if he didn't remain in charge, changes could easily occur.

"Yes!" Full of reluctance, Liu Yang finally nodded.

"Ancient Sage Huo Xu, you remain here and lead your people to assist Liu Yang..." After arranging for the other party, Zhang Xuan gave another instruction.

Ancient Sage Huo Xu nodded.

"Let's go!"

After giving all his instructions, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly, took out the Dragonbone Divine Spear, and thrust it. A passage appeared, and everyone followed closely behind him, walking straight into it.