Chapter 418: Meeting Master Yang

Someone took the Master Teacher examination and then... rejected the ancestors' acknowledgment?

Are they kidding?

Is there really such a formidable person in the world?

"To receive acknowledgment from our ancestors is a blessing cultivated over lifetimes. To reject it? Who could that be?"

Master Jiang stared blankly for a long time, almost losing his mind on the spot.

Mo Hongyi had received an ancestor's acknowledgment, breaking a 300-year record, and was ecstatic.

He felt immense honor and believed he could now hold his head high in other kingdoms' Master Teacher Pavilions.

To be acknowledged, and yet to refuse...

Fortunately, Mo Hongyi wasn't present. If he had heard this news, would he have spat blood and fainted on the spot?

"This... this is impossible!"

Master Su and Master Ling were equally bewildered.

An ancestor's acknowledgment grants special aura that can increase one's mental fortitude. No Master Teacher would ever refuse such a thing. What did this mean?

"Wait... Headquarters said to report immediately if the Hall of Enfeoffment collapses... The Hall of Enfeoffment here did collapse!"

Master Ling reacted first, his face tightening.

While they didn't understand "ancestors rejected, bells wail in sorrow," they easily grasped the meaning behind Headquarters' inquiry about the collapsed Hall of Enfeoffment.

The people at Headquarters weren't idle; since they asked, the collapse of the Hall of Enfeoffment must be related to those eight characters.

"Are you saying... the person who rejected the ancestors' acknowledgment might be in this guild?"

Master Su's eyes widened, and his voice turned hoarse.

Over the past few days, only Master Zhang and Master Mo had successfully passed their examinations. When Master Zhang bowed, the statue of Master Kong first toppled, and then the entire Hall of Enfeoffment collapsed... Although it caused a huge commotion, they hadn't seen any rejection of an ancestor's acknowledgment.

"Let's ask!"

Still confused, Master Ling dipped his brush in ink and casually wrote: "What does 'ancestors rejected, bells wail in sorrow' mean?"

The writing vanished, and soon a flash of light appeared on the communication wall, displaying a new line of text that explained the meaning of the eight characters in detail.

"Not absorbing the special aura bestowed by the ancestors, rejecting their good intentions..."

Understanding dawned on them, and the group trembled once more.

To reject the ancestors, causing their transformation into wailing bells...

How formidable must one be to achieve that?

They looked at each other, stunned as to who possessed such courage and boldness, when the wall before them flashed again, and another line of text slowly appeared.

"At the *xu* hour two days ago, someone rejected all the ancestral masters, and even rejected Master Kong's will, causing his statue to tremble... In such circumstances, it's highly probable the Hall of Enfeoffment would collapse! If either the statue trembled or the Hall of Enfeoffment collapsed, report immediately!"

"The *xu* hour two days ago... that seems to be when Master Zhang bowed and received acknowledgment..." Master Su shivered.

"Yes, the statue trembled, the Hall of Enfeoffment collapsed... Could it be that the one who rejected the ancestors and made them wail in sorrow was... Master Zhang?"

Master Ling's body swayed.

They had just been wondering which extraordinary individual was so powerful, never imagining it was the very person beside them!

Is this true?

"It should be true..."

Realizing something, Master Jiang's face was etched with a bitter smile.

"Oh?"

Seeing his certainty, the two 4-star Master Teachers couldn't help but look over.

"Also two days ago, all the plaques in the Hall of Enfeoffment vibrated... and Master Kong's stone statue also trembled..."

After some thought, Master Jiang recounted in detail the events that had occurred two days prior.

"All plaques vibrating... a Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher? Master Kong trembling, is that... Master Kong accepting a disciple, a student of the Sage?"

"And the most crucial thing is... he even rejected it?"

Master Su and Master Ling were nearly driven mad.

Rejecting an ancestor's acknowledgment was infuriating enough, but he also rejected Master Kong's offer to take him as a disciple...

With these events happening here, it was clear that the super genius was undoubtedly in this guild.

In an instant, everyone's gazes converged, and a single figure simultaneously appeared in their minds...

Zhang Xuan!

"It must be him!"

Master Su's lips trembled as he excitedly jumped up.

A Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher, someone Master Kong wished to take as a disciple... They had thought coming here would at best allow them to find a slightly more impressive genius. They never dreamed it would be someone so extraordinarily powerful, beyond all imagination.

"Quick, inform Headquarters to have the Pavilion Master personally welcome him..."

Filled with excitement, Master Ling picked up his brush, ready to write.

Even if Master Kong hadn't wanted to take him as a disciple, just being a Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher would warrant the Pavilion Master coming to personally welcome him.

Across the entire continent, so far, only Master Kong had become a Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher; no one else had achieved it.

"Master Ling, please don't be hasty..." Jiang Shu quickly stopped him.

"What's wrong?"

Master Ling frowned, looking over.

"A Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher is too incredible... if we transmit this, I fear the news might leak and cause too much trouble. Moreover... Master Kong being rejected isn't a glorious matter. I've already ordered everyone else to keep silent. Spreading it now..."

Master Jiang explained.

Although the Master Teacher Pavilion held great authority across the continent, it still had many potential enemies.

Furthermore, with the Genius Tournament commencing, if other powers knew such an extraordinary talent was participating, there would undoubtedly be many who would try to assassinate him or poach him beforehand.

It was best to be cautious.

"Master Jiang is right. This matter cannot be transmitted; it must be reported in person, and only to the Pavilion Master in detail. The fewer people who know, the better!" Master Su also considered this, his expression solemn.

"Understood!" Master Ling reacted, nodded, and with a flick of his brush, replied on the wall: "None!"

Since they couldn't elaborate, this was the temporary reply.

"A Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher, someone who nearly became Master Kong's disciple... It would be one thing not to know, but since we do, we must certainly pay him a visit!"

Having replied, Master Su and Master Ling could no longer contain themselves.

Although they were 4-star Master Teachers, they paled in comparison to a Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher.

At most, they had received an ancestor's acknowledgment, while he had received the acknowledgment of the Heavenly Dao...

The difference between the two was extraordinary.

As long as he didn't fall, his future achievements would undoubtedly be limitless.

"We must certainly visit Master Zhang, but the top priority isn't visiting him, but... Master Yang!"

Master Su said with a grave expression.

"Indeed. To be able to teach a Heaven-Acknowledged Master Teacher, and crucially, one who even rejected Master Kong's offer to take him as a disciple—how terrifying must this Master Yang be? If we could receive his personal guidance, even if it were only a partial mentorship, we could probably advance easily and significantly boost our strength!"

Master Ling also realized this and nodded.

A person could have many teachers throughout their life.

However, some people only acknowledged one teacher for their entire life, remaining faithful until death.

Just like Master Kong's disciples—even if they wanted to seek guidance from someone else, that person would have to dare accept them!

To reject even Master Kong for Master Yang, how strong must this Yang Xuan be? Was there even a need to ponder it?

"Let's go!"

Without any hesitation, the two 4-star Master Teachers swiftly headed towards Zhang Xuan's courtyard.

Mo Hongyi had been in a very good mood these past two days.

Ever since Zhang Xuan appeared a few days ago, his records had been continuously broken, and his title as the number one genius was completely overturned.

Being inferior in strength, there was nothing he could say; he could only continue to improve, striving to surpass him one day.

Hard work paid off. The ancestor's acknowledgment two days ago finally allowed him to reclaim some ground.

Regardless, he had received an ancestor's acknowledgment, breaking the Master Teacher Pavilion's 300-year record. And wasn't that Zhang Xuan a genius? Wasn't he incredibly powerful?

Yet, he hadn't received any ancestor's acknowledgment, had he?

He must be envious, right?

A slight smile played on his lips.

The ancestors not acknowledging him indicated his potential was exhausted, and his future achievements would be limited!

Having been a Master Teacher for many years, he had seen too many geniuses who shone brightly in their youth only to fade into obscurity in adulthood.

Zhang Xuan would likely be no different.

What if he was a genius? Endurance was king!

"I'll go find Master Su and Master Ling to see if I can become their disciple. If successful, my future prospects will be boundless!"

He straightened his attire, a flash of excitement in his eyes.

He had planned this trip long ago, intending to become a disciple of either Master Su or Master Ling.

If he succeeded, he would rise swiftly and achieve limitless accomplishments.

"Master Mo, I apologize, but Master Su and Master Ling left early this morning!"

Arriving at the Master Teacher Pavilion and not finding the two, he inquired, and Master Jiang approached him apologetically.

"They left? Do you know where they went?" Mo Hongyi couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, they went to Master Zhang's residence!" Master Jiang replied.

"Thank you..."

Knowing their destination, Mo Hongyi nodded and turned to leave.

"Faster..."

If he could think of becoming a disciple of these two masters, Zhang Xuan could certainly think of it too.

He absolutely couldn't let that fellow get ahead of him on such a good opportunity.

Surpassing his opponent once in ancestor acknowledgment was a good sign. As long as he worked hard, he could eventually reclaim all the records that person had broken; it was only a matter of time!

Zhang Xuan's residence wasn't far from here. Moving swiftly, Mo Hongyi arrived before it in no time.

Turning the street, he was about to walk over when he couldn't help but freeze, stopping abruptly.

"Are those... Master Su and Master Ling?"

He saw two figures standing quietly and respectfully at the entrance of Zhang Xuan's residence.

Who else could they be but the two influential figures from the Alliance of Ten Thousand Kingdoms?

Hadn't they arrived early this morning? Why were they still standing at the door and not inside?

And... most importantly, why were they so respectful? What was going on?

They were 4-star Master Teachers, renowned elders of the Alliance of Ten Thousand Kingdoms. Even the King of Xuanyuan Kingdom would bow to greet them.

Yet, here they were, standing at Zhang Xuan's door like students...

Mo Hongyi blinked, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Creak!

As he wondered, the courtyard gate opened, and a fat man walked out, his expression carefree: "You two have waited long enough. My master just returned, you may come in! Just to be clear, my master dislikes noise, so please be quiet once inside the residence!"

"Yes!"

"Don't worry, we'll be absolutely quiet!"

Master Su and Master Ling nodded hastily.

"Good then, come!"

Waving a hand, the fat man led the way inside.

The two Master Teachers followed closely.

"My goodness..."

Mo Hongyi's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

What... what was going on?

Esteemed 4-star Master Teachers, here to see someone, still needed to seek an audience?

And had to wait a whole morning?

A mere steward acting so pompously... wasn't he afraid of being beaten to death?