Chapter 454: One Word Repels Millions (Part 2)

“Teacher’s Impartation?”

Everyone was full of confusion.

Anyone with even a little strength knew about Teacher’s Impartation, a unique ability of Master Teachers. As long as one’s Heart-of-Mind Scale reached 3.0 or above, and the content explained pointed directly to the true meaning of cultivation without any errors, there was a chance to trigger it, causing the listener’s True Qi to circulate automatically, thereby increasing their strength.

This sounded powerful, but in fact, almost any Master Teacher could achieve it.

Since Zhang Xuan was such a super genius and so capable, it was not surprising that he would use this ability while lecturing!

“Teacher’s Impartation isn't eye-catching, nor particularly powerful, but... if it reaches an extremely profound level, the effect is completely different!”

The Young Master’s teeth chattered, as if he still couldn't believe it.

A deep blush appeared on his skin, which was as fair as Zhao Ya’s.

“An extremely profound level?” Everyone grew even more confused.

“Elder Jin knows that I've been quite frail since childhood and unable to cultivate, so I've loved reading books. I've read almost every book I could get my hands on. I once saw it mentioned in an ancient text that when Teacher’s Impartation reaches its highest level, one can speak the 'Sound of the Grand Dao,' penetrating directly into the heart. Even enemies, upon hearing it, would willingly submit, address the speaker as ‘Teacher,’ and not dare to refute!”

Taking a deep breath and suppressing his slightly rapid breathing, the Young Master couldn't help but speak.

“The Sound of the Grand Dao?” Everyone's eyes widened.

Such a thing exists? If that were true, wouldn't it be defying heaven?

No matter who it was, as long as they lectured, they would submit. Wouldn't everyone in the world become their student and disciple?

No! Wei Yuqing’s face paled as he suddenly thought of someone, his pupils constricting. He couldn't help but look over: “Are you referring to... Sage Teacher Kong, the Celestial Being?”

It is said that when Sage Teacher Kong spoke his golden words, heaven and earth manifested phenomena. Everyone who heard his lessons would acknowledge him as ‘Teacher’ and be utterly convinced. Even the most powerful individuals who wished to kill him would instantly be moved and unable to resist.

There was a long-circulating story: at that time, Sage Teacher Kong had not yet reached the level of a 9-star Master Teacher. A person named “Tui” harbored great hostility towards him and intended to kill him.

After some inquiries, he learned that Sage Teacher Kong often lectured under a tree, so he hid himself among the dense foliage, preparing his weapon for an ambush.

However, when Sage Teacher Kong arrived under the tree and began to lecture, this “Tui,” after only hearing a few sentences, was overcome with shame. He leaped out from his hiding place and cried out, "Teacher!"

It was precisely because of this that Sage Teacher Kong's reputation spread throughout the world, making him the Teacher of the World.

"Education for all, a single word to make a disciple"—this was a legendary ability said to belong only to Sage Teacher Kong. Could it be that this Zhang Xuan can also achieve it?

“Indeed, I’m talking about Sage Teacher Kong!”

Clenching his fists, the Young Master became both excited and nervous, his face flushing. “Sage Teacher Kong’s Teacher’s Impartation reached this level: a single word spoken, and heaven and earth obey; a single phrase uttered, and wind and thunder stir. A word drives away a hundred enemies; a phrase shatters ten thousand armies!”

“Legend has it that the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe once dispatched a large army to assassinate him, and they met on a narrow path. At that time, Sage Teacher Kong was alone, with only one carriage and one horse. However, he showed no fear, began to lecture, and remained composed even as blades and axes were brought against him. A few minutes later, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe scattered, engaging in infighting, powerless to resist...”

At this point, his dark eyes fixed on them intensely: “Don’t you think what this Zhang Xuan did is very similar to this story?”

“It is indeed similar...” Their faces paled, and everyone trembled slightly.

“You mean to say... Beast Master Zhang, no, Master Teacher Zhang, very likely lectured right there and forced these soldiers to retreat?”

Elder Wei Yuqing swayed, utterly unwilling to believe it.

Many of Sage Teacher Kong's deeds circulated on the continent; most of them were specious and vaguely described. There were also many rumors based on hearsay and groundless speculation, making it difficult to distinguish truth from falsehood.

Consequently, many of these deeds were simply regarded as after-dinner stories, and few took them seriously.

They had also heard the legend about him lecturing to repel the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, dismissing it as just a story. But seeing Master Teacher Zhang lecture directly to those surrounding him today made their hearts pound.

“I don't know either; I just suddenly remembered this story... Since Master Teacher Zhang acted this way, he must have a purpose. It's impossible for him to just be bored!” the Young Master said.

He couldn't read Zhang Xuan’s mind, so he couldn't guess if that was the case.

“I wouldn't have thought so if the Young Master hadn't said anything, but with this explanation, it really is possible! Look below!”

Still somewhat unconvinced, Wei Yuqing was about to ask further when Jin Conghai’s voice rang out.

At this moment, Jin Conghai's face was solemn, his eyes fixed on the Altar of Heaven below, his expression filled with disbelief.

Following his gaze, Wei Yuqing was immediately stunned.

He saw that more than half of the soldiers who had initially intended to fiercely besiege Zhang Xuan were now standing dumbfounded, beaming with joy as if they had received the greatest treasure.

The remaining minority had thrown their weapons to the ground, sat cross-legged, and began cultivating on the spot according to the words they heard.

In other words, the previously murderous scene instantly became harmonious.

“This... this... is this real?”

With his mouth agape and eyes wide, Wei Yuqing's body seemed petrified. Just as he was at a loss for words, he heard a rapid surge of True Qi from behind him.

*Crackling sounds!* Immediately, sounds like popping beans erupted.

Looking back, they saw that Sun Qiang had, at some point, become immersed in the speaker's words, his True Qi circulating uncontrollably within him, breaking through the shackles of the Pillared Strength Realm and becoming an Acumen Aperture Realm expert.

“A single word breaking through a barrier? It’s truly real...”

Witnessing this scene, the Young Master and the others clenched their fists.

If they were uncertain just now, now they were almost certain.

The cultivation barrier from the Pillared Strength Realm to the Acumen Aperture Realm, broken with a single word...

Only Sage Teacher Kong's ability to repel the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe's army had achieved such an effect.

Even if other Master Teachers could make True Qi circulate automatically, breaking through realms still required accumulation and a certain amount of time. How long had it been since Zhang Xuan started lecturing?

Twenty breaths? Thirty breaths? At most, no more than forty breaths. In other words, in less than a minute, Sun Qiang not only became completely immersed but also circulated his True Qi on his own and successfully broke through the Pillared Strength Realm...

This ability, let alone a 3-star Master Teacher, even the most powerful 4-star peak Master Teachers they had seen could not remotely achieve it!

“Quick, look at the common people watching the spectacle...” Gu Mu added.

The few of them looked again.

They saw that a large section of the common people who had been watching the spectacle had also sat down, cultivating according to Zhang Xuan's words. Sounds like popping beans and firecrackers continuously erupted, indicating countless breakthroughs.

These people were native residents of the Xuanyuan Kingdom and held unusual feelings towards the royal family.

Initially, they had deeply hated and loathed this young man for directly barging into the Altar of Heaven and opposing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. But now, all those expressions had transformed into conviction and gratitude.

Rogue cultivators, without guidance from Master Teachers or powerful cultivation techniques, spent immense effort to break through, let alone a major realm, even a minor one.

And now, breaking through realms after hearing just a few words was absolutely something they had never imagined possible.

In other words, in the blink of an eye, hatred turned into admiration and gratitude.

Having received Zhang Xuan's guidance, they now shared a "half-master" relationship.

“How... how is this possible?” At the Greenleaf Pavilion, Pavilion Master Dai Feng gripped the window frame tightly, utterly dizzy at the sight of the ongoing anomaly.

As a leader who made a living collecting information, he had naturally heard of such a scene where a single word led to breakthroughs.

He had thought it was merely a legend, but unexpectedly... it was actually true!

Such a powerful Master Teacher had come to Xuanyuan Royal City, and they knew nothing...

The Greenleaf Pavilion might as well close its doors!

“No, I must investigate personally. Who exactly is this Zhang Xuan... and what kind of entity has Crown Prince Ding Mu offended?”

Thinking of this, his mouth twitched, and he couldn't stay any longer, rushing directly downstairs.

For the Greenleaf Pavilion, an information agency, to be completely unaware of such a formidable figure was an utter failure!

If he didn't investigate this person himself, he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep well.

“What are you doing? Don't listen to his nonsense, kill him quickly!”

While everyone else was stunned, Crown Prince Ding Mu was going frantic, roaring loudly.

He had deployed a legion to guard this place precisely because he feared the young man would use that terrifying artifact.

Now, the opponent hadn't used an artifact, but as soon as he started lecturing, everyone was stunned. What was going on?

Go kill him quickly! Why are you listening to a lecture? This isn't a classroom...

“I order you now, act quickly...”

Gritting his teeth, Crown Prince Ding Mu continued to roar.

Before he had finished speaking, he saw numerous soldiers simultaneously turn their heads.

“Shut up!” *Boom!*

Their unified will was like a fortress; their collective voices, like a mountain.

So many well-trained Pillared Strength Realm and Acumen Aperture Realm experts, simultaneously roaring with anger, their voices like thunder from the nine heavens, tearing through the sky and suppressing him head-on.

Struck by the sound waves, Crown Prince Ding Mu had no time to react before his ears rang, and blood streamed from both his mouth and nose.

Even his eyes were bloodshot, looking as if blood could flow from them at any moment.

A combined attack from thousands of soldiers would make even Transcendent Mortal experts evade, let alone him, a mere peak Zun Realm cultivator.

“You... you...” Stumbling back more than ten steps, Crown Prince Ding Mu felt like he was going insane.

These were his soldiers, fed by royal stipends, trained for a thousand days, meant to be used for a single moment... yet, they had all defected and attacked him!

What was going on? His whole body was twitching uncontrollably.

“It's all you... it's all you!” His eyes bloodshot, he glared at Zhang Xuan, who was lecturing among the soldiers, grinding his teeth.

So what if I killed one of your students? Was it really necessary to chase me here, injure a 3-star Master Teacher and the Master Teacher Pavilion's Pavilion Master, and even make so many of my soldiers defect during battle?

Damn it, damn it!

He roared inwardly, trying to think of a way to make these soldiers change their minds and attack Zhang Xuan.

Just then, the young man, standing proudly in the center and continuously lecturing, suddenly stopped. He looked around and commanded: “Salute!”

*Swoosh!* As his voice faded, thousands of soldiers and countless onlookers in the vicinity knelt down in unison, displaying respect and reverence.

Then... a sound rang out.

“We respectfully greet our Teacher!”

“It’s the Half-Master’s salute! So many people willingly acknowledging him as their teacher...”

On the back of the Roaring Heaven Beast, Mo Yu swallowed, her throat dry.

She had long known that this young man's Master Teacher talent far surpassed that of ordinary people, yet she still hadn't imagined that after lecturing for a while, he would make the soldiers and commoners at the Altar of Heaven willingly address him as 'Teacher.'

A half-master relationship, while not as profound as a direct master-student bond, still far surpassed ordinary friendships. Students were like nephews or nieces, respectful and courteous, daring not to refute.

Looking down, she saw Zhang Xuan at this moment, like an emperor, with his hands clasped behind his back, calmly awaiting others' genuflections, while Ding Mu, who was supposed to be receiving his coronation, looked as ridiculous as a crowned monkey.

“Besieged by thousands, he remained unfazed, teaching them and turning them into 'half-disciples'... Zhang Xuan, perhaps you can truly astound everyone in the Master Teacher Tournament and become renowned throughout the world!”

Clenching her delicate fists, Mo Yu's eyes were slightly red with excitement.

This was true genius: if anyone dared to defy him, there was only one way... utter suppression!

No matter if you were a master, a powerful expert, or held immense power, none of it mattered in the face of absolute ability!

It was foreseeable that if he truly participated in the Myriad Kingdom Alliance's Master Teacher Competition, he would surely stir up a storm and shock the entire Alliance.

“Lecturing for a short while, and making so many people willingly become students—this not only shows an extremely profound mastery of Teacher’s Impartation, but more importantly... his Heart-of-Mind Scale must be at least 12.0 to achieve this! This means... in terms of heart-of-mind, he's already not inferior to a 4-star Master Teacher?”

Luo Qianhong, on the other hand, shivered, as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her entire body covered in frost.

Even if the Young Master read many books, he wasn't a Master Teacher after all, so he was not well-informed about many things and spoke with half-truths.

While Teacher’s Impartation had low requirements—as long as the content directly pointed to the true meaning of cultivation, it could make people cultivate autonomously... but to make so many people simultaneously immerse themselves, break through realms, and call him "Teacher" was not easy.

It required an extremely high Heart-of-Mind Scale!

Putting aside other things, the rhythmic fluctuations emanating from his words just now made people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze, causing them to believe him involuntarily... This alone indicates that his Heart-of-Mind Scale has reached at least 12.0.

For Master Teachers, 3.0 represents a level. A scale of 12.0 or above means... he's not inferior to a 4-star Master Teacher at all!

A 4-star Master Teacher under twenty? What kind of monster is this?

Weren't they saying he was just a 2-star Master Teacher? Weren't they saying he was just a reckless fellow from a small place?

If they had known he was so monstrously powerful, they wouldn't have gotten involved even if it killed them!

Exchanging glances, Luo Qianhong and Bai Chen both saw terror and regret in each other's eyes.

They wished they could tear Crown Prince Ding Mu into pieces.

The worst kind of ally was a pig-headed one like this; they had truly been screwed over by him this time...

“Pavilion Master, what do we do now?” Bai Chen, suppressing his injuries, asked with a long face.

Originally, having been injured by the other party, he had sought revenge. But knowing that the opponent's Heart-of-Mind Scale might exceed 12.0, he no longer had such thoughts.

The most difficult aspect for a Master Teacher to advance was the Heart-of-Mind. Once achieved, becoming a 4-star Master Teacher was almost guaranteed with time and cultivation advancement.

Revenge against a future 4-star Master Teacher? He truly didn't have the guts!

“Let's go back and prepare for him to challenge the pavilion... I only hope he doesn't succeed. If he fails, there's still room for reconciliation. Once he passes, we'll be at his mercy!”

With a despondent expression, Luo Qianhong shook her head.

If he failed, they could still offer a favor and gain understanding. If he succeeded, he would already stand on the moral high ground, and even if they wanted to reconcile, it would be useless.

What a mess! How did they end up offending such a person?

His body stiff, still wanting to say something, he saw the young man standing in the center, hands clasped behind his back, coldly surveying his surroundings. His authoritative voice then rang out.

“Since you call me Teacher, if I wish to kill this person, will you still obstruct me?”

After becoming a Celestial Master Teacher, Zhang Xuan not only gained the Eye of Insight but also made immense progress in his Teacher’s Impartation.

Making these people successfully break through and become his students was extremely simple.

“We would not dare!” “If Teacher does not wish to dirty his hands, your students can do it for you!” “Although Prince Ding Mu is the Crown Prince, he has committed many misdeeds. We have long wished to act against him but dared not. As long as Teacher gives the order, we are willing to act on your behalf!”

*Whoosh!* The encircling crowd parted, creating a path, while many also shouted.

As Crown Prince, Ding Mu had been militaristic, arrogant, and committed many misdeeds. Many soldiers had been angry but dared not speak out. Now, having received the Teacher's grace, they had no more reservations.

“You...” Already feeling utterly vexed by so many soldiers suddenly betraying him, hearing these words almost made Ding Mu pass out on the spot, unable to catch his breath.

Other kingdoms raised invincible soldiers, willing to be loyal to the royal family and unafraid of death. What exactly had he raised here?

He asked them to kill someone, but now they'd become disciples, wanting to kill him, and even offering to "do it on his behalf"...

On your behalf? My foot! I am the Crown Prince, the future king of Xuanyuan Kingdom! How can I be killed by a bunch of trash like you?

“You want to kill me? It won't be that easy! Give me the crown...”

His face contorted, Ding Mu's features twisted. "My fate is my own; no one can lay a hand on me!"

With a roar, he charged straight towards the old King Ding Chong, snatched the crown, and placed it on his own head.

At this point, he disregarded all ceremony, rules, and regulations. He strode to the throne in the center of the Altar of Heaven, turned, and sat down.

“I am now the King of Xuanyuan Kingdom, appointed by the Myriad Kingdom Alliance! Let's see who among you dares to touch me?”

His face twisted, he roared.

Wearing the crown and sitting on the throne meant he was now His Majesty, the King of Xuanyuan Kingdom, protected by the Myriad Kingdom Alliance. Let alone a 2-star Master Teacher, even a 4-star Master Teacher would have to consult the Alliance before acting against him!

Otherwise, if any ruler could be casually executed, what would be the purpose of the Alliance's existence?

The Alliance maintained the unity of the various kingdoms. Internal strife was permissible, but one person massacring a kingdom or executing a king was absolutely not allowed.

“This...” “This is bad!”

The soldiers who had just offered to act on Zhang Xuan's behalf exchanged glances, their faces showing hesitation at this sight.

Killing a Crown Prince allowed the King to establish another heir. But killing a monarch was equivalent to challenging the authority of the Myriad Kingdom Alliance.

“This...” Zhang Xuan's face also darkened.

Clearly, he hadn't expected this guy, under pressure, to be so shameless as to disregard the ceremony and directly claim the throne.

Now that he was king, killing him would definitely be a lot more troublesome.

“Haha, I am His Majesty the King, bestowed a title by the Myriad Kingdom Alliance! Do you dare to lay a hand on me? Are you even qualified to?”

Seeing the hesitation of the crowd, Ding Mu burst into laughter, an unspeakable smugness on his face.

Being pursued by the other party, he had already thought of a retreat plan; he was waiting for this day.

You are powerful, with high talent, strong abilities, and a good teacher.

But I'm not bad either! I have a titled kingdom behind me, and the Myriad Kingdom Alliance!

With such status, even if I've done wrong, only the Alliance is qualified to investigate. You, a 2-star Master Teacher... are not worthy!

“And you people, who received royal stipends but betrayed the kingdom, you all deserve to die!”

He roared wildly again, his face ferocious.

“We...” Everyone's face turned pale.

Although there was only one step between a Crown Prince and a King, within a kingdom, it was like the difference of an insurmountable mountain.

A Crown Prince had no right to execute so many soldiers, but a King did.

“Zhang Xuan, earlier Pavilion Master Luo wanted to reconcile, but you refused. Now... even if you want to reconcile, it's too late!”

After mocking Zhang Xuan, Ding Mu looked at the crowd haughtily, with the demeanor and actions befitting a monarch: “I am now giving you a chance to atone for your deeds. As long as you kill this outsider, I can forgive your previous impoliteness! I can even promote you to higher ranks and grant you boundless wealth.”

“What, do you still wish to defy my orders, to disobey a monarch's command...”

Seeing the hesitation, Ding Mu surveyed the crowd, his regal aura suppressing the entire scene.

Before he finished speaking, a jade token flew over, emitting light that shone in all directions, outlining a huge pattern in the air.

On it were four large characters: "Myriad Kingdom Alliance."

Immediately, a deep voice resonated.

“Inheriting the throne requires prior notification and a complete ceremony. Ding Mu disregarded the rules and usurped royal power; the Alliance does not recognize it!”

Resounding in all directions, the voice shook even the clouds.

“It's... the Myriad Kingdom Alliance Special Emissary's decree!” Someone in the crowd shouted.