Chapter 202: Shocked Third Division (Part 2)

"To be able to analyze even a mere Meridian Gathering Realm with such thoroughness, this Teacher Zhang's insights into cultivation are, I fear, far beyond my own; he has long since reached the realm of profound understanding."

After listening for a while longer, Liu Ling couldn't help but speak.

"Profound understanding in all matters is true knowledge; a deep grasp of human nature is profound wisdom! The realm of profound understanding is typically achieved when one's cultivation reaches the Grandmaster level, where their power forms its own school of thought and they possess unique insights into cultivation. Has this Zhang Xuan already reached the Grandmaster level?"

Zhuang Xian found it hard to believe.

"Profound understanding is not exclusive to Grandmasters. Some exceptional teachers, through their knowledge and study of cultivation, can also establish their own system and impart these theories to students, helping them achieve sudden enlightenment and benefit immensely. Such teachers are incredibly rare, one in ten thousand, and difficult to find in the world. I never expected this Teacher Zhang to be one of them…"

As he spoke, Liu Ling's eyes grew brighter and brighter. He couldn't help but exclaim, "He truly is a gem of raw talent!"

"Indeed," Zhuang Xian nodded. "Not just these students; even I gain new insights and inspiration for cultivation upon hearing such theories! He explains complex cultivation methods in the simplest, most concise language, making it understandable to anyone. Such a level is truly admirable."

"Cultivating with these theories, the speed of progress must be incredibly fast. A first-level Meridian Gathering Realm practitioner would likely break through in less than a year!" Zheng Fei added.

"What a pity that we are only auditors; we are only qualified to listen to Teacher Zhang's most basic explanations. If we could receive individual instruction, perhaps we would have broken through our realms long ago!"

Just as they were lamenting, they heard the conversation ahead continue.

"Auditors? These two are merely auditors?"

The three master teachers exchanged glances, shocked once again.

Within a teacher's discipleship, there are three categories: auditors, regular students, and direct disciples. They had assumed the cultivation methods being discussed were advanced, pure theories taught to direct disciples. Only upon hearing the word "auditors" did they realize these were merely the simplest introductory lessons.

If even auditing lessons were explained with such thoroughness, what level must the regular lessons and direct discipleship teachings reach?

"Yes! When Sister Wang Ying started school, she was only at the early stage of the Meridian Gathering Realm. After receiving individual instruction from Teacher Zhang, her cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds in just over ten days! Last night, she even successfully broke through to the Dantian Realm!"

"I'm so envious! Why was I so foolish back then, so intent on becoming Teacher Lu's student? If I had joined Teacher Zhang's class earlier, I would definitely have broken through too…"

The conversation continued, filled with deep envy.

"From the early stage of first-level Meridian Gathering Realm to the Dantian Realm in just over ten days?"

Hearing the two students' conversation, the three master teachers felt as though they had been struck by a massive hammer, almost losing their minds.

For a martial artist at the Meridian Gathering Realm, one must gather spiritual energy and circulate it throughout the body to smoothly open all meridians before it's possible to attempt a breakthrough to the Dantian Realm. In other words, this realm can only be progressed through step by step; there's no such thing as "pulling up seedlings to help them grow" here.

Therefore, breaking through this realm is extremely difficult without several years of diligent effort. Even with their personal guidance, it would be almost impossible in less than six months.

A breakthrough in just over ten days?

The three master teachers stared at each other, wide-eyed and disbelieving.

If this were true, wouldn't it mean that this Zhang Xuan's teaching level was even higher than theirs?

How could this be possible!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As they pondered in confusion, they heard a rumble from the ground.

"That's Yuan Tao. He's probably crashing into walls again. Let's go see!"

Wang Tao's voice rang out, followed by the sound of their footsteps fading away.

"Yuan Tao? Is he the one who ranked last in the academy's entrance exam?" Master Zhuang couldn't help but ask.

On their way here, they had inquired and learned that Teacher Zhang had taken five students, and Yuan Tao, being the very last in the entrance exam, was quite eccentric and easily remembered.

"Yes. Come on, let's go take a look."

Liu Ling gestured, and the three of them followed closely behind, moving towards the source of the sound.

As all of them were Half-Grandmaster experts, the two students wouldn't be able to detect them as they followed.

After walking several tens of meters and turning a corner, they stopped. Several figures appeared before them.

They saw a heavy-set person fiercely crashing into the wall in front of him. With each impact, the ground trembled continuously.

"What formidable defense! Such powerful defensive strength—even a sixth-level Aperture Opening Realm martial artist would find it difficult to break through, wouldn't they?"

Witnessing the heavy-set person's actions, the three teachers were once again stunned.

Wang Tao and the others lacked the discernment to see how strong Yuan Tao's defense truly was, but as master teachers, they could tell at a glance that even they would have to put in considerable effort to break through this heavy-set person's defense.

The person who ranked last in the freshman entrance exam had suddenly become so incredibly strong in defense…

The three master teachers felt dizzy, their minds struggling to comprehend.

"Look over there!"

Zheng Fei suddenly exclaimed.

Following the direction of his finger, Liu Ling and Zhuang Xian immediately saw a young girl, sixteen or seventeen years old, whose legs shot out like arrows from a bow as she kicked a wooden pole as thick as a bowl in front of her.

Snap!

The wooden pole broke into two pieces.

"What incredible leg work! That force is at least four hundred kilograms. And not only that, her turn, swing, explosive power, and hip rotation — all movements were executed in one fluid motion. This indicates that the girl has practiced leg techniques for at least seven or eight years; otherwise, she wouldn't be this powerful!" Liu Ling observed with admiration.

Although it was just a simple kick that broke a wooden pole, it showcased the girl's excellent foundation. Without many years of diligent practice, it would be difficult to achieve.

"This is another one of Zhang Xuan's students? How come the information we gathered didn't mention a female student specializing in leg techniques?"

Zhuang Xian couldn't help but ask. Teacher Zhang only had five students in total, and their specializations were easy to inquire about. They had never heard of a female student proficient in leg techniques.

"Wang Ying! I can't believe your leg isn't just healed, but you're also this amazing!"

The two young men who had just walked over couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Wang Ying? She's the Wang Ying who had a leg injury?"

Liu Ling almost stumbled.

Wang Ying was the daughter of Wang Hong, the head of the Wang family, and her leg injury was no secret; it was even in the information they had gathered. But how could someone with a leg injury unleash such powerful force?

He had just confidently stated that she had at least seven or eight years of foundation in leg techniques, only to find out she had been suffering from illness and had only just been cured…

Good heavens! She just recovered, and she already has such astonishing explosive power, enough to kick through a wooden pole?

It feels like a dream.

Liu Ling felt his cheeks burning, and he was on the verge of losing his mind.

However, while he felt humiliated, the other two master teachers had no time to pay him any mind. Their eyes were wide, darting towards another direction.

"Master Liu…"

Zheng Fei's voice trembled slightly due to his extreme tension.

"What is it?"

Seeing that his two friends weren't dwelling on his mistaken judgment just now, Liu Ling breathed a sigh of relief and looked over, puzzled.

"Look over there…"

With that, Zheng Fei pointed.

Liu Ling raised his head in confusion and looked.

In the direction he pointed, there was only a young man, standing perfectly still, holding a long spear like a statue.

"What's wrong?"

He was somewhat perplexed. This was a common "spear comprehension" technique used by spear practitioners. Anyone who enjoyed cultivating spear arts would hold their spear like this, carefully sensing the connection between the spear and their body. Logically, there was nothing strange about it.

"It's not his posture, but rather…"

Zheng Fei was about to explain, but before he could finish, the young man holding the long spear in the distance suddenly moved.

From stillness to movement, there was no hesitation whatsoever. Like a flood dragon soaring into the sky, he instantly burst forth with dazzling brilliance. In an instant, the young man who had been as still as a painting transformed into a different person, becoming a sharp spear that seemed capable of piercing even the clear sky.

"This is…"

Liu Ling took two steps back, his face paling, his pupils contracting to the size of needlepoints: "Spear Intent? He comprehended Spear Intent at only a little over ten years old?"

As master teachers, they naturally knew what Spear Intent was and had seen it demonstrated.

However, no one they had seen able to display it was under forty years old. Yet, a teenager before them, with a single thrust of his spear, showed swirling energy and comprehended Spear Intent. Although it was the simplest, most basic form, it was still genuine Spear Intent!

How was this possible?

Liu Ling felt a chill run through his entire body.

This must be Zheng Yang, the student who specialized in spear arts. Teacher Wang Chao hadn't even thought highly of him initially; forget Spear Intent, he probably only knew basic spear techniques and not particularly powerful. Yet, in just over ten days, he had become a master of spear arts capable of unleashing Spear Intent…

This was no longer just good teaching; this was a miracle!

He looked up at his two old friends, seeing Zhuang Xian and Zheng Fei equally stunned and motionless. A single thought simultaneously arose in all three of their minds.

Just what kind of person was this Teacher Zhang Xuan?