Chapter 2174: Breakthrough of the Heavenly God (Part 1)

Normally, he served with the army and fought in campaigns. His current leave of absence was what allowed him to intervene in time and prevent a much worse outcome; otherwise, by the time he received the news, it would have been too late. If that had happened, how much self-reproach would he have felt? This was why he couldn't control himself and rushed over directly.

Zhang Xuan continued, "From a young age, he was taught that he must become a Celestial God Realm expert like you. However, his own talent isn't high, and he's constantly under immense pressure. On top of that, he never misses a single tutoring class. To cultivate, he probably doesn't even have a moment of free time to himself in a day!"

Zhuo Yan remained silent.

The Silver-Armored General countered, "If one doesn't strive when young, what's the use of striving at my age? I'm doing this for his sake! Moreover, without breaking through to Celestial God, an ordinary deity's lifespan rarely exceeds a hundred years, while mine is a thousand. Am I supposed to live to see my son's demise?"

"Everything you intend is good, but... cultivation isn't solely about effort. One must also balance work and rest! It relies on enlightenment and the state of one's mind. If the mind isn't present, what good is even the best instruction?" Zhang Xuan shook his head. He could understand a parent's fervent wish for their child to succeed, but did merely hoping for it make it so? If everyone truly became a dragon, there would be no distinction between superior and inferior.

Zhang Xuan continued, "He listened to you and worked tirelessly, but he sought to break through without properly consolidating his cultivation. The immense pressure and mental exhaustion naturally prevented his state of mind from becoming pure and steadfast! As for Teacher Fan Zhe, if I'm not mistaken, did you say something to him during your tutoring session?"

Teacher Fan Zhe was momentarily stunned.

"He's been attending your tutoring classes all this time, yet still hasn't broken through to Mid-Tier Deity. You must have given him an ultimatum, demanding he break through tonight, right?" Zhang Xuan stated, "His state of mind was already fragile. This was the final straw that broke the camel's back. Unable to endure any longer, he eventually developed an inner demon, which led to this incident!"

"Is what Brother Zhang said true?" The Silver-Armored General paused, then looked over. He yearned for his son to succeed, but if something truly happened to him, what good would all those hopes be?

"Yes..." Zhuo Yan nodded, glancing nervously at his father, fearful of a reprimand. As a cultivator who had suffered a qi deviation, he understood very clearly why this happened. It was exactly as the person before him had described, without a single discrepancy.

"I won't force you anymore. Whatever you achieve in cultivation, let it be!" Seeing his son admit it, the Silver-Armored General sighed. If it wasn't meant to be, it couldn't be forced. He had initially intended to blame Teacher Fan Zhe, but upon realizing that the teacher, like himself, had only pushed for cultivation and committed no other wrongdoing, he found himself unable to voice his accusations.

"Brother Zhang, you saved my son and granted him a new lease on life. From today onward, I, Zhuo Feng, owe you a promise. Simply utter the word, and even if it means my life, I will not hesitate!" declared the Silver-Armored General, Zhuo Feng.

"General, you're too kind... I merely acted out of convenience and didn't expect any reward. Furthermore, my intervention was driven by a desire to prevent the noble profession of 'Master Teacher' from being tarnished by tutoring centers and various profit-driven educational institutions, leading to misunderstandings among parents." Zhang Xuan smiled faintly. The profession founded by Master Kong was a source of pride he had cherished since his transmigration. If it were to be dishonored, how could he ever hold his head high?

"Could it be... Young Friend Zhang Xuan is also a Master Teacher?" Teacher Fan Zhe inquired. The others were also filled with curiosity. They had never heard of this individual before, yet he could effortlessly resolve a qi deviation, and his medical skills were considerably more potent than Yu Feng's. Could he truly be a formidable Master Teacher? While an ordinary Master Teacher was nothing remarkable, the direct disciples of the Heavenly Emperor were each masters of multiple professions, highly skilled in every endeavor. Though this person's age didn't seem to fit, could he possibly be connected to them?

"You could say that," Zhang Xuan replied, not denying it. On the Master Teacher Continent, he was the paramount Master Teacher, revered as the Teacher of Ten Thousand Generations, just like Master Kong. However, this was the God Realm, and he had no idea how one became a Master Teacher here or what qualifications were required.

"That's excellent..." Teacher Fan Zhe breathed a sigh of relief. He had made a mistake, and this individual helped resolve it. If they were in the same profession, at least this incident wouldn't adversely affect the Master Teacher Hall.

"Teacher Fan, may I offer you some advice?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"Master Zhang, please do!" Teacher Fan Zhe quickly clasped his fists in deference. Although the other party's cultivation seemed far inferior to his own, his insight and methods were considerably more profound. Furthermore, he had helped defuse an awkward situation, so anything he had to say naturally warranted serious attention.

Zhang Xuan stated, "Cultivators inherently possess a degree of inertia, and for children, this tendency is even more pronounced. While it's right to offer tutoring classes to give them more study time, rigid teaching will only foster resentment! Ultimately, their state of mind will suffer, and like Zhuo Yan, it will yield no positive results!"

Teacher Fan Zhe remained silent for a moment before asking, "Is there a remedy?" While tutoring classes were significantly effective for some children, they offered little substantial help to the majority. The reason was simple: their hearts were weary.

Zhang Xuan explained, "As a teacher, one should teach according to the student's aptitude, providing targeted instruction based on each student's unique characteristics and fostering excellent study habits... Once good habits are established, their state of mind will naturally improve!"

"Teaching according to aptitude... cultivating study habits?" Teacher Fan Zhe nodded, then muttered, "How can it be that easy?" It was easy to say, but incredibly difficult to implement.

"It's quite simple. Every student has a different personality and level of cultivation, leading to different outcomes. Take Zhuo Yan, for example: from childhood, he's been under immense pressure, always feeling he could never surpass his father, which caused him to lose confidence. As long as he's given more encouragement, success will naturally follow!" Zhang Xuan offered a slight smile, looking at the young man before him. "You heard what I just said. I've examined you, and your talent is not poor at all; in fact, it far surpasses many others! You simply haven't utilized it effectively!"

"My talent is good?" Zhuo Yan looked up, confused. All his life, he had been regarded as an utter failure, a typical example of a "heroic father with a useless son." Even common academies had refused him admission... How could it be good?

"There's no need to doubt. The reason you haven't been able to break through is because of the fear in your heart and the excessive pressure you've placed upon yourself... Listen to me, open your mind, and attempt to break through once using the method Teacher Fan taught you..." Zhang Xuan's voice carried the 'Teacher's Enlightenment' resonance, as if rules were flowing through the air, compelling Zhuo Yan to comply without resistance.

Originally, Zhuo Yan's eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment, but under the influence of the 'Teacher's Enlightenment,' they gradually solidified into determination. He gritted his teeth, sat on the ground, took a deep breath, and felt the power within him surge.

A rumbling echoed, followed by a powerful surge! In less than ten minutes, his aura roared. The Low-Tier Deity realm, which had confined him for an unknown period, shattered open, and he successfully reached the Mid-Tier Deity realm.

In truth, the others' assessment had been correct; Zhuo Yan's talent was indeed very weak. Reaching the peak of Low-Tier Deity had already been an achievement gained at immense cost. Without external intervention, he would likely have never broken through to Mid-Tier Deity in his entire life. However, when Zhang Xuan resolved his qi deviation, the Heavenly Dao True Qi circulated throughout his body, completely removing his inherent limitations. In other words, his current talent, while perhaps not matching some true geniuses, was by no means weak. With newfound confidence, a breakthrough was merely a matter of time.

"Master Zhang's immense kindness, I am eternally grateful..." The Silver-Armored General, Zhuo Feng, was overwhelmed with emotion. He was perfectly aware of his son's condition. He never imagined that this person would not only resolve the qi deviation but also help him achieve a breakthrough with just a few words... The debt of gratitude was immense.

"It was merely a small effort," Zhang Xuan said with a faint smile, adding nothing further. As expected, after separating from his clone, he had become much more low-key! The thought filled him with contentment.

A moment later, Zhuo Yan opened his eyes, feeling the roaring power within him. His eyes welled up, and after a moment of internal struggle, he remained on the ground, prostrating himself. "Teacher Zhang, please accept me as your student!" Although he had been following Teacher Fan Zhe for several years, his cultivation had not significantly advanced. Yet, this individual, whom he had only just met, had brought about such a breakthrough, clearly demonstrating his immense power. Being able to apprentice under him would undoubtedly lead to limitless future achievements.

"Yes, become Master Zhang's disciple!" Zhuo Feng quickly nodded in agreement. He had always considered his son slow-witted, but unexpectedly, the boy reacted swiftly in this matter, proving far cleverer than himself. His address for Zhang Xuan also shifted from "Brother Zhang" to "Master Zhang."

"I can take you on as a lecture student," Zhang Xuan stated. Given this young man's aptitude and undeveloped foundation, the likelihood of him becoming a direct disciple was small. However, taking him on as a lecture student was certainly possible, and it wouldn't hurt to embrace this unexpected connection.

"This student greets Teacher!" Zhuo Yan prostrated himself once more. In the God Realm, there was also a clear distinction between lecture students and direct disciples. To be accepted even as a lecture student was already considered a tremendous honor.

"Since you call me Teacher, I shall now impart a set of cultivation techniques tailored for you. Cultivate diligently, and breaking through to Celestial God might not be impossible!" Zhang Xuan said with a faint smile, transmitting the knowledge. He was already intimately familiar with cultivation methods below the Celestial God Realm. Moments ago, when he used the Library of Heaven's Path to examine Zhuo Yan, he had already formulated ideas and concepts.

Soon, a brand-new set of cultivation techniques had been imparted. After listening, Zhuo Yan's eyes were filled with shock, and he prostrated himself once more. Although his cultivation was not high, he came from a respectable family and had witnessed countless formidable cultivation techniques. Yet, in terms of intricacy and profundity, none compared to what had just been imparted to him. As long as he cultivated diligently, he could foresee himself soon breaking through to Mid-Tier Deity and aspiring to even greater heights!

Such a precious cultivation technique was absolutely priceless! To be given it so readily... Selfless and impartial—this was a true teacher! All his life, he had been regarded as a failure, never truly respected by anyone. This was the first time he had received such significant regard, leaving him almost speechless with gratitude.

As he helped the young man to his feet, Zhang Xuan felt a tremor in his mind, and a golden book materialized. His eyes lit up. Just as he had thought he had no golden book, one appeared, providing him with a means of self-preservation. It truly appeared only with sincere gratitude. Furthermore, witnessing the Master Teacher Hall in the God Realm, observing the tutoring classes, and understanding others' educational approaches gave him a fresh perspective on education. His comprehension of the concept of a "teacher" and the bond between a teacher and student deepened significantly.