Chapter 562: Yin Yang Pool

High-ranking professions generally do not grant exceptional promotions; those who receive such treatment are invariably geniuses of unparalleled talent. We thought Master Zhang's abilities as a Master Teacher were already astonishing, but we never expected he's equally outstanding in other professions!

Indeed, he has been exceptionally promoted to four-star in three of the most prestigious high-ranking professions. "Genius" doesn't even begin to describe it! He's simply too powerful.

Everyone in the room was speechless. To be exceptionally talented in one profession makes one a genius; in two, a prodigy. But this young man excels in so many others too, despite his young age. It's baffling how he learned it all. Comparing oneself to him only breeds despair.

"If other professions can grant exceptional badges, why can't our Master Teacher Pavilion? Master Zhang's performance certainly qualifies him!" Master Su couldn't help but exclaim.

"That's right!" Master Ling quickly added, "Master Zhang now holds five professions above four-star. Even if his cultivation isn't high enough yet, I believe he's qualified to be granted the title of a Four-Star Master Teacher!"

To become a Four-Star Master Teacher, one usually needs four auxiliary professions at four-star level, in addition to cultivation at the Transcendent Mortal 2-dan realm. Although Master Zhang's cultivation is currently insufficient, if other high-ranking professions can grant him exceptional badges, why can't the Master Teacher Pavilion, which serves as a role model for the common people?

"This..." Pavilion Master Kang hesitated. Indeed, if other professions have the boldness to grant exceptional badges, why shouldn't the Master Teacher Pavilion?

"Alright, I'll apply to headquarters immediately..." He paused.

"Hold on. I have so many auxiliary professions, yet I can't be granted Four-Star Master Teacher status without an application to headquarters. Is it because my cultivation isn't high enough?" Zhang Xuan interrupted, sounding puzzled.

"Yes!" Pavilion Master Kang nodded.

"If it's that troublesome, I'll just break through. Why bother with such a minor issue?" Zhang Xuan said.

"Just break through? Cough, cough..." Master Su and Master Ling were stunned. Even if he was at the peak of Transcendent Mortal 1-dan, the Longevity realm, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm wasn't supposed to be that simple. After all, this realm involves converting all true qi into primordial spirit energy, making one's power more integrated and natural.

"Master Zhang, don't rush. You must be careful when breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm. The higher the quality of your primordial spirit energy, the more beneficial it will be for your future cultivation. You should really study more and grasp greater knowledge before attempting it..." Pavilion Master Kang tried to dissuade him, but before he could finish, the young man in front of him frowned.

Boom!

A sound like an egg cracking echoed from within his body. The cultivation barrier was instantly shattered, followed by a surge of mighty aura emanating from him.

"Primordial Spirit realm..." Pavilion Master Kang's body trembled, and his words caught in his throat. He could clearly sense that the other party had already successfully broken through.

When others break through this realm, they need to find a secluded place for quiet cultivation, with various protections and adjustments. This fellow, however, just does it while talking. Is he really that formidable?

"Alright, no need to be troubled. I'm now at the Primordial Spirit realm, so I meet the requirements!" Zhang Xuan said calmly after successfully breaking through.

He was already close to breaking through while in the Ancient Sages' Tomb. And just now, in Pavilion Master Kang's room, he gathered numerous cultivation techniques for Transcendent Mortal 2-dan, which allowed him to form the correct Heaven's Path cultivation technique. So, breaking through was merely a matter of thought. It was nothing significant.

"Alright then..." Seeing this fellow break through just by saying it, without any apparent difficulty or pressure from the bottleneck, everyone in the hall was left speechless.

Fu Xiaochen was trembling so much he couldn't utter a word. They questioned his auxiliary professions, but the presidents of high-ranking professions rushed to apply to headquarters for his promotion. They thought his cultivation wasn't enough, and he immediately broke through right before their eyes. You simply can't talk to someone like him, or he'll make you lose face in an instant, leaving you utterly speechless and unable to refute.

With all conditions met, the rest was simple. Soon, an identity badge landed in Zhang Xuan's hand. He was now a true Four-Star Master Teacher, officially recognized by the Master Teacher Pavilion.

"Master Zhang, Ruohuan, come with me. I'll tell you about the details of this Master Teacher Tournament!" Once everything was settled, Pavilion Master Kang called out.

Leaving the main hall, the three of them went to a private room.

"Since both of you have been selected for the Master Teacher Tournament, you must already know a bit about it," Pavilion Master Kang began.

"Yes!" Both nodded simultaneously.

"The Master Teacher Tournament is organized by the Master Teacher Pavilion of the Grand Feather Empire. The assessment content varies each time. The top ten ranked participants not only receive mid-grade spirit stones as rewards but also get the opportunity to cultivate at the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy!"

"Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy?" Jun Ruohuan's breathing quickened.

"Indeed!" Pavilion Master Kang nodded.

"Is this academy famous?" Seeing their excited expressions, Zhang Xuan looked over, puzzled.

"More than just famous..." Pavilion Master Kang shook his head with a bitter smile. "The Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy was established by the first-tier Hongyuan Empire, in conjunction with the Master Teacher Pavilions of over a hundred subordinate second-tier empires. It's a place specifically for admitting and cultivating master teachers, truly a cradle for Four-Star Master Teachers. Six-Star Master Teachers personally give lectures and answer questions there. If I could study there, it would be like stepping onto the broad path to becoming a Five-Star Master Teacher! There would be virtually no further obstacles."

"A place for cultivating Master Teachers?" Zhang Xuan was astonished. His disguised identity, Yang Xuan, led people to mistakenly believe he was a Six-Star Master Teacher. In reality, he hadn't even seen what a high-ranking Master Teacher of that caliber looked like. However, even without seeing one, it's clear that individuals who reach that level possess terrifying strength. Receiving guidance from such a person would lead to a tremendous leap in both cultivation and actual combat strength. Not to mention, Mo Hunsheng, who was trapped in the lotus, was merely a Six-Star Soul Oracle, yet he was already so formidable. Imagine the power of a Master Teacher of that rank.

"Previously, I only hoped our Master Teacher Pavilion could achieve a respectable rank. But this time, with Master Zhang joining, I hope... you can strive for a spot in the top ten!" Pavilion Master Kang said with a solemn expression.

Before, he had only hoped that this competition wouldn't end up with them at the bottom, as in previous years. But seeing Zhang Xuan's performance today, an uncontrollable hope had ignited within him, that the Myriad Kingdoms Alliance could somehow secure a place in the top ten! If they succeeded, he, as Pavilion Master, would certainly be remembered throughout history, and might even get the chance to be transferred to the Grand Feather Empire Master Teacher Pavilion, gaining more favorable cultivation conditions.

"Top ten?" Young Master Ruohuan clenched his fists.

"However, achieving a top ten rank isn't easy. While other powers have arrived in the capital, they've kept their participants' identities very confidential. Even I haven't been able to gather much information!" Despite his fervent hope, Pavilion Master Kang was aware of the difficulty. "But based on past experience, master teacher abilities are only one part of the assessment; cultivation is another. To secure a spot in the top ten, it's almost impossible without cultivation at the mid-stage of Transcendent Mortal 4-dan!"

"Mid-stage Transcendent Mortal 4-dan?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Precisely. Therefore, I hope that over the next two months, you can cultivate diligently and strive to advance your strength further!" Pavilion Master Kang looked at them with shining eyes. "Therefore, starting tomorrow, I plan to take you to... the Yin-Yang Lake for cultivation!"

"Yin-Yang Lake? Master, are you referring to the Yin-Yang Lake in the Origin Fire Ice Plains?" Young Master Ruohuan eagerly looked over.

"Yes, where else would there be a Yin-Yang Lake except the Origin Fire Ice Plains!" Pavilion Master Kang nodded.

"But... aren't the people from the Origin Fire Ice Plains always at odds with our Myriad Kingdoms City? Would they be willing to let us use their Yin-Yang Lake for cultivation?" Young Master Ruohuan asked, puzzled.

"You needn't worry about that. I've already discussed it with their patriarch. As long as you pass their selection and assessment, you can enter to cultivate! The Yin-Yang Lake contains both Yin and Yang attributes. One side is bone-chillingly cold, while the other is like a blazing torch. Cultivating there can better regulate your internal power, allowing you to more easily comprehend realms and accelerate your cultivation! It's especially beneficial for people with special Pure Yin or Pure Yang physiques."

"For Pure Yin or Pure Yang physiques?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

"That's right. The Yin-Yang Lake is divided into Yin and Yang sections, making it easy for those with Pure Yin or Pure Yang physiques to activate their constitution, leading to a surge in cultivation. It's a pity... these two physiques are extremely rare. Otherwise, anyone with them would surely break through barriers and make rapid progress simply by entering!" Pavilion Master Kang sighed.

"This..." Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up. Pure Yin and Pure Yang physiques are rare, but Zhao Ya possesses the former! Her physique is only 20% activated, yet she's already so powerful. Since this Yin-Yang Lake is so potent, could he take her there to help her break through? As for himself, he truly didn't care. After all, with Heaven's Path cultivation techniques and enough spirit stones, cultivation was as simple as eating and drinking for him. Let alone Transcendent Mortal 4-dan, as long as those two things were sufficiently prepared, breaking through to 9-dan in a single day wouldn't be an issue.

"However, the Yin-Yang Lake is located in the southernmost part of the Myriad Kingdoms Alliance, extremely far from here. Even with a peak four-star flying savage beast, a one-way trip would take at least ten days. Including cultivation, this journey would require at least forty days. Therefore, if you have no objections, we must depart tomorrow morning and return here before the Master Teacher Tournament begins." Pavilion Master Kang looked at them with a solemn expression.

"No problem!" Zhang Xuan and Young Master Ruohuan nodded simultaneously. Pavilion Master Kang had praised the Yin-Yang Lake to the heavens, and Zhang Xuan actually wanted to see it for himself. More importantly, since this place was extremely beneficial to Zhao Ya, he might have an opportunity to take her there, perhaps activating more of her physique and allowing her cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

"Very well, both of you should return and prepare today. We'll gather here tomorrow morning!" Having concluded the arrangements, "Understood!" Both nodded.

Leaving the room, Zhang Xuan returned directly to his residence and called for Zhao Ya. "Tomorrow, I'll take you to a place that will help activate your physique. Get ready!" After giving his instructions, Zhang Xuan returned to his own living quarters. The trip would take over a month, so the top priority was to raise his cultivation, at least to the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm, before anything else! He activated his spirit-gathering formation disk, sat cross-legged within it, and with a flick of his wrist, a mid-grade spirit stone appeared before him.