Chapter 1929: Ancient Sage I Am the Master of Heaven and Earth (Part 1)

Shen Biru was a beautiful teacher at Hongtian Academy, the first pretty girl Zhang Xuan met after his transmigration. He hadn't seen her since leaving Tianxuan Kingdom.

Six months ago, he had returned to the academy but only found Lu Xun, not her. He never expected to encounter her here, let alone find that she had already reached the level of a 3-star Master Teacher.

Smiling faintly, Zhang Xuan stopped. The girl's voice from the stage continued, "Master Teacher Zhang Xuan and I used to be colleagues!"

“Colleagues?”“So, she knows Master Teacher Zhang?”“She must be boasting. Every time someone comes to give a lecture, they claim to know him, or even to be his disciple. Most of them are just trying to big themselves up!”“That's true. I didn't expect such a beautiful person to be a liar!”

As Zhang Xuan's reputation grew, countless people impersonated his disciples. Even in such a remote town, people had become immune to such claims.

Seeing this beautiful teacher, whom he had always regarded as someone detached from worldly desires, immediately mention him, Zhang Xuan shook his head, a hint of disappointment on his face.

He had previously thought she was indifferent to fame and fortune. He didn't expect her to be like others, seeking fame and using his name to elevate her own status.

Feeling disheartened, he was about to leave when he heard the girl's voice continue, "He has now become a Teacher of Ten Thousand Generations, imparting knowledge throughout the world. Countless people are proud to hear his wisdom... but I don't envy him, nor do I think it's particularly noble!"

Zhang Xuan paused.The crowd, who had thought she was a fraud and were about to leave, also turned around, their brows furrowed.

Master Teacher Zhang had deeply resonated with people, becoming a beacon of faith for everyone. What did she mean by saying he wasn't "noble"?Subtly, some people were already beginning to show displeasure.

“The world is diverse. Just like our small town needs Master Teachers who stand at the pinnacle, imparting knowledge, it also needs ordinary laborers to clear underground pipes! It also needs people from all walks of life—butchers, vegetable vendors, transporters, sellers... There is no distinction between noble and lowly people, nor between professions. What truly matters is whether one is willing to invest genuine effort and energy, and whether one is willing to wholeheartedly love what they do!”

“Master Teacher Zhang enjoys the profession of a Master Teacher, he loves imparting knowledge to others, and he loves studying profound mysteries. That's why... he succeeded, reaching the peak of the Master Teacher profession!”

“I am just an ordinary person; I don't have his talent or ability. But that doesn't mean I'm far inferior to him. I also lead by example, and I teach my students, ensuring they adhere to strict standards and study diligently! I cannot impart knowledge to the entire world or make myself known to countless people, but I can guarantee that the knowledge I teach will not mislead students, and that every bit of learning I impart has been personally tested and is absolutely accurate... That is enough!”

“People must recognize their own abilities and follow the path they excel at! In recent years, as I've lectured around, I've seen many people fall into a frenzy. Our era has indeed given birth to Zhang Xuan, a Teacher of Ten Thousand Generations, who, like Master Teacher Kong of old, represents the great resurgence of humanity... We live in the best of times, but... does that mean you will definitely stand out and become a powerful expert?”

“No, it's not like that. Becoming a powerful expert, in any era, is something only a select few can achieve!”

“This...”The furious crowd was speechless.

In no era can everyone be a powerful expert.The idea of "everyone like a dragon" is merely a hope, not a reality.Otherwise, there wouldn't be enough resources!Power, precisely because it is held by a minority, leads to them being called powerful experts and attracts countless people's aspirations.

“I didn't expect her to have such an insight...” Zhang Xuan was also taken aback.

He had thought the girl mentioned him to elevate her own status. He didn't expect her to articulate such profound wisdom.

The most terrifying thing for a person is not a lack of ability, but the inability to recognize oneself.Someone only suited to be a foot soldier who insists on becoming a marshal ultimately harms more than just themselves.

“Don't listen to her nonsense! I heard that among Master Teacher Zhang's students, some with ordinary talent also became peerless experts!”“Exactly! A good teacher can help you go further!”“She claims to be Master Teacher Zhang’s colleague? Which of Master Teacher Zhang’s friends isn’t an earth-shattering figure? How could he have a 3-star Master Teacher as a friend?!”

After the initial shock, the audience grew even more vociferous.Shen Biru’s words had struck a nerve in the most vulnerable parts of many people. They couldn't see themselves or reality clearly, yet they blamed their misfortunes on bad luck. They would claim their works should last for eternity, but because an editor failed to recognize their brilliance, their 'pearl' was obscured, and they couldn't even secure a contract.

“I know these words might hurt many people, but... do you truly believe they are wrong? I am not as good as Master Teacher Zhang; he became a Teacher of Ten Thousand Generations, imparting knowledge to the world, but... do you truly think he leads a very happy life?”

Noticing the crowd's anger, Shen Biru shook her head and said, "With greater ability comes greater responsibility. In the past year, he made the Master Teacher Pavilion change its rules, quelled the rebellion of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, and even the Hundred Schools of Thought bowed to his command... Which of these didn't involve escaping death by a hair's breadth? If it were you, would you risk doing all this, just to enjoy being at the top?”

The clamoring crowd fell silent.

Indeed, if they had Master Teacher Zhang's status and talent, they would never risk infiltrating the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, much less provoke the Hundred Schools of Thought...

“You think Master Teacher Zhang's life is glorious, but... when I was in the same school as him, he was a teacher criticized and scorned by everyone. He ranked last in the teacher qualification assessment and could have been expelled at any moment... Facing all this, he showed no fear and climbed step by step to where he is now. If it were you, could you withstand that mental pressure?”

Shen Biru continued.

Master Teacher Zhang's life story had long spread, even compiled into books and recounted across the world.He had encountered countless dangers and obstacles on his journey, yet he never paused. If it were them... could they have done it?

Many weighed it in their minds and simultaneously shook their heads.

Those with poor mental fortitude might have been condemned to death by public opinion at Hongtian Academy, never able to lift their heads again.Those with better mental fortitude might have stopped at Tianwu Kingdom...Let alone the magnificent life that followed.

It's fine to envy others, but what they experienced, you might not be able to endure.You can dream of the ocean, but you might not be able to withstand its giant waves.

“Everyone must make choices, and recognizing oneself is the most important thing...”

Unlike the silence of the crowd, Zhang Xuan felt a profound realization. The accumulation of more than half a year seemed to ignite a fuse, exploding deep within him in an instant.

The famous mountains and great rivers, the warmth and coldness of human relationships—all the places he had seen over the past six months merged into a single, cohesive memory. It made him feel as if he were floating above the Master Teacher Continent, looking down upon the world, completely transcending the material.Neither rejoicing in external gains nor grieving over personal losses!

In an instant, Zhang Xuan entered a state of self-oblivion. The many confusions that had plagued his mind shattered in the blink of an eye, and the cultivation that had been confined within him for over half a year surged like a river bursting its banks.