Chapter 75: The Possessed Trainee

The student's cultivation deviation is a past event and cannot be undone. No matter how much you say or how eloquently you argue, it's useless!

Elder Shang Chen, knowing about the teacher qualification assessment, understood that no explanation would be believed now. Even presenting the papers would lead to accusations of fraud. So, he directly brought up the matter of the student.

"This..." Zhang Xuan truly didn't know how to respond.

"Hmph, are you trying to deny it?" Elder Shang Chen sneered. "Teacher Bai Yu, go bring Zhao Yanfeng from Teacher Lu Xun's class!"

Bai Yu was the teacher on duty, and Zhao Yanfeng was the student who had experienced cultivation deviation during Zhang Xuan's lesson.

"This student... how did he end up in Teacher Lu's class?" Hearing Elder Shang Chen's instruction, everyone looked on in surprise, and even Zhang Xuan appeared perplexed. According to the memories of his predecessor, this student, after his cultivation deviation, never returned to his class. Out of shame, his predecessor hadn't inquired either. When had he started attending Teacher Lu Xun's lessons? And who exactly was Teacher Lu Xun? He was Hongtian Academy's top-ranked star teacher; even Elder Mo had mentioned his potential to become a star assistant teacher. Countless students aspired to learn from him, so many that he couldn't even choose. Why would he accept a student who had suffered cultivation deviation under another teacher?

"Zhao Yanfeng's cultivation deviation severely damaged his foundation, and he was originally going to drop out," Elder Shang Chen explained. "However, Teacher Lu Xun saw him, accepted him as a student, and after several months of guidance and recuperation, not only have all hidden dangers vanished, but his strength has also reached the peak of Martial Artist 1st Layer Gathering Breath Realm, on the verge of a breakthrough!"

"Accepted by Teacher Lu Xun? How incredibly lucky!" "To eliminate the hidden dangers of cultivation deviation and advance cultivation in such a short time, Teacher Lu Xun is truly remarkable!" Everyone present was astonished by Elder Shang's words.

Cultivation deviation inflicts severe damage on cultivators, often impairing their foundational strength. It's like constructing a building: if the foundation is flawed, the structure cannot rise high. For Teacher Lu Xun to enable a student who had previously suffered cultivation deviation to recover so swiftly and advance to the peak of the Gathering Breath Realm, he certainly lived up to his illustrious reputation!

A short while later, Teacher Bai Yu, who was on duty, brought a student into the room. He appeared to be sixteen or seventeen, somewhat slender but full of vigor. It was Zhao Yanfeng, the unfortunate student from his predecessor's time.

"Elder Shang!" Zhao Yanfeng said, entering the room. Seeing so many people, he looked confused as he approached Elder Shang Chen.

"Hmm, Zhao Yanfeng, do you recognize this person?" Elder Shang Chen asked, pointing. Zhao Yanfeng turned and finally noticed Zhang Xuan. His previously calm expression instantly transformed into one of agitation, and his fists involuntarily clenched, as if he were struggling to contain his anger.

"He's my former teacher, Zhang Xuan!" He uttered these words almost through gritted teeth. His demeanor clearly showed he still harbored significant resentment towards Zhang Xuan. Indeed, students unconditionally trust their teachers, entrusting their cultivation path and future to them. An irresponsible teacher could ruin a student's prospects. Moreover, Zhang Xuan's predecessor had caused this student to suffer cultivation deviation, almost crippling him. This was akin to a profound enmity; if not for the fact that he was a teacher, Zhao Yanfeng might have resorted to violence.

"I heard that he once taught you to the point of cultivation deviation. Is that true?" Seeing the student's reaction, Elder Shang was secretly pleased and pressed on with his questions.

"Yes, it's true!" Zhao Yanfeng confirmed. "Fortunately, Teacher Lu Xun rescued me; otherwise, I would have become a cripple long ago!"

"Excellent!" Hearing the confirmation, Elder Shang Chen stopped asking further questions. He turned to Elder Mo and Assistant Teacher Huang Yu, a grim expression on his face. "Assistant Teacher Huang, Elder Mo, you both heard the conversation, didn't you? Let's set aside the teacher qualification assessment for now; right and wrong will eventually be revealed. But simply consider the fact that he taught a student to the point of cultivation deviation. The victim is right here. If you have any doubts, you may question him further! As a teacher, to cause a student to suffer cultivation deviation—this one transgression alone is surely enough to revoke his qualifications, isn't it?"

"Uh..." Huang Yu and Elder Mo exchanged glances, their brows furrowed in concern. The elder was correct. Teachers are meant to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts, guiding students on their path forward. Causing a student to suffer cultivation deviation is a grave offense, arguably the most serious. Even if they wished to help Teacher Zhang, they were powerless.

"Teacher Zhang, do you have anything to say now?" Elder Shang Chen said, finally getting his revenge. "If you feel wronged, you may defend yourself. However, that would depend on whether Zhao Yanfeng is willing to accept your explanation!" Seeing their silence, Elder Shang Chen finally savored his victory. He turned to Zhang Xuan, his face filled with mockery. What good was his strength? What good was winning the mind-questioning challenge? With this leverage, he would lose his teaching qualifications. Once that protective talisman was gone, couldn't they deal with him however they pleased? They could even eliminate him, and no one would object!

With Elder Shang Chen having brought the victim, and the victim having confirmed the events, everyone's gaze collectively focused on Zhang Xuan, eager to see his reaction. Just as everyone expected him to explain the circumstances and justify himself, the young man casually waved his hand. "Wronged? What's there to be wronged about? I did indeed teach him to the point of cultivation deviation!"

"I knew you'd try to argue, but Zhao Yanfeng will meticulously describe the situation at the time... Huh?" Elder Shang Chen, who had prepared his rebuttal, stopped mid-sentence as he suddenly realized what Zhang Xuan had said. He stared in disbelief. "You... you admitted it? That's... a very quick admission! Could there be some trick?" Zhang Xuan had already thoroughly intimidated him; repeated defeats had left Elder Shang Chen deeply unnerved.

"Of course I admit it. Why wouldn't I admit to something I've done?" Zhang Xuan nodded. While the cultivation deviation was caused by his predecessor, he couldn't entirely escape responsibility. Rather than waste time arguing, it was better to be direct.

"This..." The onlookers were also stunned into silence. An admission meant it was a fact, allowing the Teacher Guild to open a case and revoke his teaching qualifications. Furthermore, causing a student to suffer cultivation deviation was hardly a glorious feat. To admit it so brazenly... where did such confidence come from?

"Good, you admit it!" Elder Shang Chen roared, gritting his teeth. "Assistant Teacher Huang, Elder Mo, you both heard that, right? As a teacher, he caused a student to suffer cultivation deviation, yet shows not a shred of remorse, even acting so self-righteous. Such a person is simply unfit to be a teacher—" Elder Shang Chen was roaring through gritted teeth, but before he could finish, Zhang Xuan stepped forward and waved a dismissive hand. "Alright, what's the big fuss about? Why all the fussing? At your age, getting so agitated, aren't you afraid your heart won't take it and you'll drop dead here?"

"You..." Elder Shang Chen stumbled back. *You're* the one who's so easily agitated! Your whole family is easily agitated!

"Zhao Yanfeng, you're studying with Teacher Lu Xun now, aren't you? You must have made significant progress. Come on, throw a couple of punches for me to see!" Ignoring the furious Elder Shang, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze to the young man nearby.