Chapter 391: Heavenly Martial Kingdom Library Collections

After briefing Mu Xueqing, the class began.

With the Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan's understanding of cultivation had transformed.

Previously, when guiding Meng Tao and others, he needed to rely on his abilities to identify flaws and provide cultivation advice. Now, he only needed to expend a tiny bit of his state of mind to instantly know the problems in someone's cultivation and offer the most accurate judgment.

"This is the true power of a Master Teacher..." Zhang Xuan's eyes gleamed.

Before, his understanding of Master Teachers was superficial; though he acted as a teacher, he lacked a clear concept of what it entailed. This enlightenment had elevated his state of mind, giving him the demeanor of a teacher in every gesture and movement, eliminating any previous sense of incongruity.

Furthermore, with the Eye of Insight, he could easily grasp the essence of things even without the Heaven's Path Library, unlike before when he would knock people unconscious or use martial arts for everything. While it could only discern superficial details and couldn't see the cultivation of those stronger than him, it was a good start. As his strength increased and his knowledge base expanded, he would surely continue to improve. At the very least, compared to his previous pretense, he now possessed the demeanor of a Master Teacher, increasingly resembling a true one.

Soon, the class ended, and all the students were engrossed, feeling their cultivation surge, as if they could break through at any moment.

Previously, attending classes felt like forcing themselves to learn, and over time, many had developed a sense of weariness. However, since Teacher Liu arrived, everyone longed for class, and each session felt like drinking divine nectar, opening every pore in their bodies. Subtly, their trust in him gradually rose and continued to grow.

"Teacher, Princess Mo Yu requests to see you!" As soon as the class finished, Meng Tao walked over.

"Hmm!" Zhang Xuan responded and walked out.

Mo Yu approached with a slight smile, as beautiful as a hundred flowers blooming. "Didn't Teacher Liu mention wanting to visit the Kingdom's Library last time? My father sent me to invite you..." When Zhang Xuan had previously treated the Nation-Protecting Divine Beast, he had expressed a desire to visit the Kingdom's Library. However, a series of events involving his two students' combat trials had prevented him from going. Now that he was free, she had come specifically to invite him. Firstly, it was a gesture of goodwill from the royal family; secondly, it was an apology for concealing the combat trials of Zhao Ya and Mu Xueqing.

"Alright!" Zhang Xuan agreed. Lu Chong had gone off to seek revenge somewhere, and Zhao Ya was surely undergoing her bloodline activation, so he couldn't help there. He had an appointment with Mo Hongyi to conclude the Master Teacher examination tomorrow. After thinking it over, he realized he had nothing else to do today, so visiting the Kingdom's Library to read and gather knowledge seemed perfect.

With the princess leading the way and having been there once before, he was familiar with the route. They soon arrived at the library's entrance.

"This is our Kingdom's Library. It contains books collected by the Tianwu Kingdom over thousands of years. You can find any type of book you wish to read here!" Mo Yu introduced.

"Hmm!" Zhang Xuan responded. Since they were collected by the Tianwu Kingdom over thousands of years, the quantity must be immense. For him, the type didn't matter; only the sheer volume was important. When it came to reading... he was genuinely not picky. If others knew this thought, they would surely spit blood on the spot.

Even the most formidable Master Teacher, no matter how photographic their memory, could only selectively read books due to energy constraints, even if they could memorize tens of thousands of books in a day. It wasn't just about time; more importantly, books were left by predecessors, and each person's thoughts and insights differed, naturally leading to varied content. Many views contradicted each other, making it difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood. Reading too much was akin to absorbing countless people's thoughts, which could easily confuse one's will and leave them disoriented. Therefore, more books weren't necessarily better. One had to read selectively to accumulate knowledge and maintain clarity of mind. Reading indiscriminately, without selection, could easily lead one into chaos or even qi deviation.

Zhang Xuan was different. For him, once a book was recorded, his ability could automatically identify errors, flaws, and confusing aspects, rendering such issues negligible.

Stepping into the library, he looked up and saw countless bookshelves towering within, densely packed with books, likely totaling over ten million volumes.

"What type of books would you like to see? I can take you there..." Princess Mo Yu smiled and looked at him. The main reason she was called a genius was her extensive reading. Since learning to read at six, she had visited for an hour almost every day. Among her peers, she was undoubtedly the most knowledgeable and understood this library best! She could quickly locate any type of book just by being told what it was.

"Please attend to your own matters. I can find what I need myself; there's no need to trouble the princess! Besides, I prefer quiet when I read, so..." Zhang Xuan waved his hand, his face full of apology. His reading method was truly astonishing; he could absorb all the content of books into his mind simply by rushing past them. If others saw it, he would surely be seen as a monster, so it was better to keep a low profile.

"Then I'll head out first!" Seeing that he didn't need her help, Mo Yu walked out, feeling a little disappointed. In front of this young man, she truly felt her beauty was utterly useless. Other male peers would be captivated by her looks and try to impress her in various ways, but this guy simply didn't care, treating her as if she were air. Sometimes, she felt truly frustrated thinking about it. Could it be that he wasn't interested in women? Was he... incapable?

*Cough, cough!* Princess Mo Yu's pretty face flushed. With his advanced medical skills, even if he were, he could surely cure it. Impossible... Perhaps her charm hadn't reached the point of attracting him yet! That's right. A genius like him, who even surpassed Mo Hongyi, surely had incredibly high standards. Even if she was excellent, she was still only at the level of a first-tier kingdom. It was normal that his sights were set higher and he didn't notice her.

Understanding this, she turned, took a quick look at the young man standing before the bookshelves, deep in thought, and then, with a slight trace of regret, turned and left. Emperor Tianxue had told her to find a way to get close to either Zhang Xuan or President Liu, ideally becoming romantically involved. It seemed... that was impossible now!

If Zhang Xuan knew her thoughts, he would surely shake his head. It wasn't that he disliked beautiful women; he just hadn't encountered one who truly moved him. While Mo Yu was pretty, could she be prettier than Zhao Ya? And the latter was just a student. Furthermore, having lived in an information-explosion era in his previous life, what kind of beauty hadn't he seen? He had long developed immunity to such things. Most critically, he had just arrived in a strange new environment and hadn't fully integrated. On top of that, he was poisoned and would die before thirty if he didn't reach the Nine-Star Master Teacher rank. With life and death hanging over him, he had no time to consider such matters.

"Let's begin!" Seeing her leave and the library now empty, Zhang Xuan exhaled slowly. He went to the first row of bookshelves, stretched out his hand, and with a swift step, began to run forward.

*Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!* Row after row of books, upon his touch, entered his mind and were collected into the library. Having reached the peak of the Grandmaster realm, his soul was stronger, and the speed of collection was even faster.

In a quiet alley, Lu Chong stopped, panting heavily. After leaving the Jade Pavilion, he had changed into pre-prepared clothes, altered his hairstyle, and concealed his aura, believing he was foolproof. He never expected to still be pursued. He had evaded his pursuers several times, even changing clothes multiple times, yet they relentlessly clung to his trail.

"When I entered the Jade Pavilion, I deliberately hid myself, ensuring no one saw my true face. After escaping, I was careful to remain concealed. How could they still be following me?" His eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

Though young, he had experienced life and death and knew how to evade pursuit. While his strength had increased significantly under Teacher Liu's guidance, reaching the mid-Grandmaster realm and skyrocketing, he wasn't reckless! This assassination had been planned for a long time. From the moment he infiltrated the Jade Pavilion, he had remained hidden, ensuring no one saw his true appearance. How could they still be on his tail after such a long chase?

"Continuing to be pursued like this is not a solution..." His face was grim. Relying on his strength and vigilance, he had evaded several waves of pursuers, but this constant evasion wasn't sustainable. Given their relentless pursuit, he would eventually be caught.

"I can't go to Tianwu Academy; that would implicate my teacher and classmates. I certainly can't go outside the city; it's vast and open, making it easy to be discovered! The best option is to stay hidden within the Royal City..." He was anxious but not panicked. If he went to Tianwu Academy now, he would surely be recognized as Teacher Liu's student, which would inevitably bring disaster upon his teacher. His teacher's kindness was as vast as a mountain; he absolutely could not do that! As for escaping outside... The area outside the city was open, and without the cover of buildings and crowds, he would be easier to catch. Given the Lin family's high status, they could easily mobilize the kingdom's army to surround him. If he were truly cornered in the open wilderness, there would be no escape. The only way out was to remain in the Royal City, with its numerous buildings and bustling crowds, making it easier to hide.

"Where can I hide where the Lin family won't find me?" Having decided on a strategy, Lu Chong quickly pondered. He had evaded them many times, yet they always caught up, indicating they had some special method. If he didn't find a good hiding spot, he would easily be discovered, and once cornered, he would surely die.

"That's right, the Tianwu Royal Palace!" His eyes lit up as he suddenly thought of a place. When his family was wiped out, the matter caused such a stir, yet not a single piece of news leaked out, and the Master Teacher Pavilion remained unaware. He absolutely refused to believe that the Tianwu Royal Family wasn't involved! Since they were in cahoots, he might as well hide directly in the Royal Palace. No matter how powerful the Lin family was, they couldn't openly search the Royal Palace, could they?

Having made up his mind, he changed direction and sped straight towards the Royal Palace. Having successfully cultivated the Poison Body, his strength had already reached mid-Grandmaster. While this cultivation wasn't the absolute pinnacle in the Tianwu Kingdom, it wasn't far off. Ordinary guards wouldn't be able to detect him at all.

It wasn't long before he entered.