Chapter 2104: Zhang Xuan Creates a Cultivation Method

Zhang Xuan looked at his many direct disciples before him.

Although it had only been a little over a month since they last met, more than a year had passed on the Master Teacher Continent. The previously youthful faces of his disciples had matured and hardened, and their cultivation had significantly improved, not betraying his diligent guidance.

"Let's go!"

With a sweep of his hand, the nine disciples simultaneously took flight. With a gentle flick of his finger, a flood dragon appeared in the sky, growing against the wind, reaching over a hundred meters in the blink of an eye. Everyone landed on its back.

"A pseudo-dragon..."

"Such a creature actually exists in this world..."

When the flood dragon appeared, countless people in Xuanjiang City saw it, first filled with shock, then one by one they knelt to the ground, not daring to look up.

In the history of the Forsaken Continent, only one pseudo-dragon had ever appeared. The shock of a second one appearing before the world was unimaginable.

"A pseudo-dragon..."

Wu Jiangcheng felt like crying even more.

Although Zhang Xuan's identity had already been confirmed, the appearance of this dragon solidified his title as the continent's foremost figure.

He had actually questioned Zhang Xuan's direct disciple and brazenly claimed to be the teacher of Sect Master Zhang Xuan...

He wished he could find a brick and smash his head in on the spot.

Just as he was trembling with fear that Sect Master Zhang would take offense at his rude remarks, the other party's calm voice rang out.

"Elder Zhang, you rendered great service by saving my nine disciples. As long as one of your descendants takes this token to the Lingyun Sword Pavilion, they will receive the best cultivation!"

As he spoke, a token floated down from the sky, slowly landing in Elder Zhang's palm.

"Thank you... Sect Master Zhang!"

Elder Zhang bowed down again.

With this item, he had, in essence, a "death-exempting gold token" in Xuanjiang City. No family or force would dare to cause trouble for him. And the descendant he chose, upon entering the Lingyun Sword Pavilion, would undoubtedly achieve great success, ensuring his family's true rise to prominence.

He clasped the token tightly, and when he looked up again, the sky was already empty; not a single figure could be seen.

"Good deeds are rewarded... It seems I should do more good deeds in the future, spread positive energy, and create new trends..."

As he knelt again, Elder Zhang felt a surge of emotion.

If he hadn't stepped in to save those nine people, he wouldn't be enjoying this prestige now, nor would he have had the chance to meet the continent's foremost figure and receive such a reward.

"Brother Zhang, from today onwards, you have truly changed your fate..."

Looking at his good friend, Wu Jiangcheng was filled with envy.

Having saved Sect Master Zhang's direct disciples, just this favor alone meant the man before him had boundless prospects.

"It's also my good luck. The most crucial thing is to have the right mindset and do more good deeds..." Elder Zhang smiled.

With such an opportunity, Elder Zhang hosted banquets for guests from all directions. Wu Jiangcheng finished dinner at his friend's house and walked back, sighing as he went.

"To do good deeds... one must also have good deeds to do. This is related to a person's luck. I... I'm afraid I won't have such an opportunity!"

Shaking his head helplessly, Wu Jiangcheng wore a bitter smile.

If you want to save Sect Master Zhang's students, he would need to have that many students, and they would need to be injured...

How could such good fortune happen every day in this world?

*Thud!*

As he was lamenting, a muffled sound suddenly came from the bushes not far away.

He turned his head to look and saw a plump man, face covered in dry grass, lying on the ground.

"My friend... are you alright?"

He approached, intending to help the person up. The latter shook his head, leaped to his feet, and with a hint of arrogance on his face, asked, "Is this the Azure?"

"The Azure?"

Wu Jiangcheng blinked.

"Since you are from the Azure, have you heard of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion?" the plump man asked.

"I have..." Wu Jiangcheng paused, then nodded.

"Very good. Our young master is the Sect Master there. Take me to him. As long as you help me find him, your rewards will be considerable..." The plump man brushed dirt off his belly, clasped his hands behind his back, raised his head, and said indifferently.

"Young master is the Sect Master, could it be..."

Wu Jiangcheng's body tensed, and his eyes widened. "Are you talking about Sect Master Zhang Xuan?"

"That's right, I am Sect Master Zhang's butler!" the plump man replied.

This plump man was indeed Sun Qiang, who had just come through the passage. Although he had been in the passage for a long time, only a few hours had passed in the Azure. Having consumed a special concoction provided by Zhang Xuan, his injuries were completely healed. With his strength at the Ancient Sage Fourth Layer, he was undoubtedly a formidable figure in Xuanjiang City.

"Sect Master Zhang's butler?"

Wu Jiangcheng was stunned. "That's not right. I've heard of Sect Master Zhang's butler. He was a bandit here, named... Cao Chengli. He wasn't that plump..."

"Cao Chengli?" Sun Qiang froze, a look of profound indignation on his face. "Young Master, it's only been a little over a month since we last met, and he's already replaced the old with the new... I, Sun Qiang, refuse to accept this! Hmph, where is that Cao Chengli? I'll go castrate him right now..."

"..." Wu Jiangcheng.

While Sun Qiang was fuming here, Zhang Xuan had already arrived at the Lingyun Sword Pavilion with Zhao Ya and the others.

"Teacher!"

Shan Xiaotian stepped forward.

"Yes, these are your senior sisters and brothers. This is Shan Xiaotian, a new disciple your teacher accepted in the Azure!"

Zhang Xuan introduced them.

"Thank you, junior brother, for saving our teacher..."

On the way, Zhao Ya had already learned about what their teacher had experienced after arriving in the Azure. If it hadn't been for Shan Xiaotian's rescue, they wouldn't have had such a splendid life. Seeing Shan Xiaotian, they all bowed and cupped their fists.

"Senior sisters and brothers, you are truly too kind..."

Startled, Shan Xiaotian quickly returned the gesture.

"These high-grade Yuanli Pills and these cultivation techniques were specifically designed by your teacher for each of your physiques. Cultivate them as quickly as possible, strive to break through to Immortal Monarch soon, and help your teacher!"

With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan took out some jade tokens and Yuanli Pills.

Given his status, and having previously plundered Bai Xuansheng, he possessed hundreds of such high-grade medicines. They were perfectly suited for enabling his disciples to break through quickly.

As for the special aura on the circular platform, it was only effective for those who had reached the peak of the Immortal Monarch realm. Currently, Zhao Ya and the others' cultivation was still too low.

Receiving the items bestowed by their teacher, the disciples said no more and all began to cultivate in seclusion.

Zhao Ya and the others all possessed extremely high talent, and their progress was very rapid.

After half a day of cultivation, Bai Ruanqing returned. She had gone out for trials with her grandfather, and her cultivation had now reached the peak of the True Immortal realm.

She was only a step away from becoming an Immortal Monarch.

Zhang Xuan imparted the modified Immortal Monarch cultivation technique to her, urging her to cultivate it as soon as possible. However, he and Wu Chen were not in a hurry to leave. Instead, they found a quiet room and entered seclusion for cultivation.

Although he had acquired the Spirit Tribe's altar and could now go to the Star Seeker Palace to connect with Palace Master Du's altar, it was clearly not the right time!

The Divine Temple's formations were powerful, and strong cultivators were as numerous as clouds. Furthermore, that Master Kong's cultivation had reached the peak of the Pseudo-God realm. To rescue Du Qingyuan and resolve all the troubles, he absolutely had to break through to the Pseudo-God realm in one go!

Only by reaching that realm could he contend with Master Kong without being at a disadvantage, enter the Divine Temple, and successfully rescue the person without encountering danger.

However, he lacked the corresponding cultivation technique to break through to Pseudo-God. To achieve this, he had to create his own unique cultivation art!

But... how difficult it was to create a cultivation art!

The consciousness in the Spring and Autumn Codex had been there for so many days, yet still had no clue whatsoever.

With a flicker of his body, Zhang Xuan entered the Spring and Autumn Codex within the Library of Heaven's Path. He integrated the insights the consciousness had gained over the past few days into his mind and fell into deep thought.

"I am currently cultivating the Heaven's Path cultivation technique. My body can no longer cultivate techniques of too low a level..."

It was like a good car that couldn't start with poor fuel, or even if it did, couldn't unleash its full power.

The Heaven's Path True Qi already circulated throughout his body, forming a unique synergy. Rashly changing techniques, even if it led to a breakthrough, would not improve his strength but rather cause it to decline!

"Therefore, the cultivation technique I create, even if it doesn't reach the Heaven's Path level, must not be too far off..."

If the difference was too great, the True Qi wouldn't be pure enough, his body would be damaged, and future progress would be difficult.

Since he was going to do it, he had to do it well and strive for success in one go.

"Master Kong said that what I comprehend is the 'Heaven's Path with Flaws,' while what he comprehends is the 'Heaven's Path in Order'! Using it for too long will create dependence, and eventually, one might even be assimilated by the Heaven's Path and lose oneself... He shouldn't have been lying!"

Regardless of whether Master Kong was truly who he claimed to be, his words, upon careful consideration, seemed to be true.

Just like with Heaven's Mandated Master Teachers, to surpass, one must break free.

Otherwise, one would only be restricted, forever stagnant.

"'Heaven's Path with Flaws,' 'Heaven's Path in Order,' what else is there to the Heaven's Path?"

Deep in thought, Zhang Xuan lost all sense of time.

With his cultivation constantly rising, it would definitely become impossible to find so many Heaven's Path cultivation technique manuals. Moreover, the gray gas within his body was indeed increasing. If he continued to use it, it was truly possible, as Master Kong had said, that he would eventually become a puppet of the Heaven's Path, controlled by it, and unable to break free!

For three consecutive days, Zhang Xuan remained in the room, neither eating nor drinking, sitting motionless in place.

Three days in the Azure corresponded to 300 days, almost a year, within the Spring and Autumn Codex.

It was equivalent to a year of continuous work without rest, and his already tired eyes were bloodshot. If his cultivation hadn't already reached the peak of the Immortal Monarch realm, let alone devising a technique, he would have probably collapsed long ago.

"This method won't work..."

"Neither will this one..."

"All of them are just a little off..."

After another seven days, having deliberated on no fewer than ten thousand cultivation methods without success, Zhang Xuan had no choice but to give up and return his consciousness to his physical body.

Ten days had passed outside, but he had spent over two years, almost three, within the Spring and Autumn Codex.

His spirit was extremely exhausted.

If he couldn't create a cultivation technique and break through to Pseudo-God, going to the Divine Temple would be akin to offering himself up.

He pushed the door open and exited the quiet room.

"How is it? Is there any information about this person?"

Seeing an elder approach, Zhang Xuan asked.

Upon returning from the Master Teacher Continent, he had instructed the Sword Pavilion elders to notify the Four Sects, including Seven Star Tower and Myriad Beasts Gate, to investigate news of Luo Qiqi.

Now that this elder had come, and nearly ten days had passed, there should be some news.