Chapter 860: Azhi, Explain to Everyone

Inside the living room, Vice Principal Zhou and Vice Principal Qi were communicating via voice transmission.

“Do you think he’ll try to escape?”

Although they didn't know the exact details, the Principal had been sending people to monitor Zhang Xuan daily, indicating he likely intended to take action against him.

“If he doesn't come with us, or if he tries to escape, we are to follow the Principal's orders and kill him on the spot!” Vice Principal Qi’s expression was solemn.

“Killing a Master Teacher… I’m afraid Principal Mi and Principal Zhao will surely explode with rage…”

Vice Principal Zhou shook his head, his face filled with worry. He had been startled when he first heard the order. Given Zhang Xuan’s prestige among the students and his relationships with Principal Mi, Principal Zhao, and others, killing him would likely cause immense trouble for the Alchemist Academy!

“Yes, I’m worried too, but there’s no other way; it’s the Principal’s order! Don't worry, he must have his reasons for doing this; we just need to comply…”

Although Vice Principal Qi also found the task difficult, since the Principal had given the order, he must have a purpose, and they only needed to strictly obey.

“That’s all we can do…”

Vice Principal Zhou nodded, still unsure of what to do, when a figure flashed at the doorway, and a young man walked in.

“Vice Principal Zhou, Vice Principal Qi!”

Entering the room, Zhang Xuan cupped his fist in greeting. He had seen Vice Principal Zhou when he first entered the academy, during public lectures given by many teachers, and had even helped Luo Ruoxi organize a temporary classroom.

“Master Zhang! We’ve come to invite you to the academy; there’s something we need to discuss with you…” Seeing that he hadn’t fled, the two relaxed, and Vice Principal Zhou quickly said.

“What is it about? Is it convenient to tell me?” Zhang Xuan asked.

“We don’t know the specifics ourselves; we’re just here to invite Master Zhang over…” Vice Principal Zhou shook his head with a bitter smile. “We hope you won’t refuse…”

“Alright, I wanted to go and see for myself anyway!” Zhang Xuan nodded. This was his true thought; with them monitoring him and searching for some Golden Source Cauldron, he genuinely wanted to see what they were really up to.

“That’s excellent then… Master Zhang, please!”

Seeing that he not only didn't refuse but was also willing to come, Vice Principal Zhou's eyes lit up, and he quickly gestured.

“Let’s go!”

Without another word, Zhang Xuan followed closely behind them as they headed out. His residence was not far from the academy, and soon they arrived in front of the Elder's Council Hall! Pushing the door open, they entered.

An ancient and majestic aura permeated the air. The Elder's Council Hall had existed since the establishment of the Master Teacher Academy, for at least ten thousand years. Its architecture and carvings were completely different from modern styles, giving off a sense of antiquity even before one stepped inside.

Looking up, he saw the ten elders seated within, with a massive cauldron in the very center.

“Hm? Teacher Mu?”

With a glance, he suddenly spotted a familiar figure: Teacher Mu Yuan, who had previously acknowledged him as his grand-teacher. *Why is this guy here in the academy?*

Though curious, he didn't forget his manners. He cupped his fist in greeting to Elder Mi and the others. After doing so, he turned to Lu Feng, who was not far away, and, with his hands clasped behind his back, said, “My nephew, aren’t you going to pay your respects when you see me?”

Since the other party wanted to cause him trouble anyway, there was no need to be polite.

“You…”

Lu Feng's eyes narrowed, and he almost died of anger. Was this guy incredibly brazen, or did he have something to fall back on? In such a serious setting, was he not afraid in the slightest?

Lu Feng's eyes narrowed further, and with a flick of his hand, the door creaked shut. The entire hall seemed to have an activated formation, and the atmosphere became somewhat solemn.

“Zhang Xuan, your identity has been exposed. Confess now, and perhaps you’ll receive lighter punishment. Otherwise... not only will you die, but everyone connected to you will also face severe penalties!”

After closing the door, Lu Feng looked over, his gaze sharp and filled with killing intent.

“My identity exposed?” Zhang Xuan frowned.

“That’s right. Dong Xin, you tell him!”

“Yes!” Dong Xin stepped forward. “Zhang Xuan, I personally witnessed you using a formation to trap the Purple Sun Beast, and then you had twenty Spirit Tribe subordinates beat it…”

“Personally witnessed?”

Seeing Dong Xin, Zhang Xuan was momentarily stunned before remembering. Ten days ago, he had disciplined the Purple Sun Beast, but because his formation was too weak, it had escaped... Could this girl have been hiding in his courtyard at the time? It seemed Prince Huai’s formation wasn’t very reliable. He'd have to rearrange it when he got back, otherwise, wouldn't his residence become other people’s backyard, where they could come and go as they pleased?

“That’s right. I can swear as a Master Teacher that you were there, directing your subordinates to attack the Purple Sun Beast. From beginning to end, you said three sentences. First: ‘Trying to escape? You ruthless fellow, beat it down!’ Second: ‘You guys, go! Beat the hell out of it!’ By the third sentence, Senior Purple Sun had already fallen unconscious, and you said: ‘Unconscious again…’ Is this true?” Dong Xin said.

She would never forget what happened that day, especially the ruthlessness of the young man before her; she could remember it even if she died.

“You do have a good memory…”

Seeing the other party recount the events of that day with such precision, Zhang Xuan felt a little awkward. At the time, he didn't know the Purple Sun Beast's identity, so naturally, he beat it as if to kill it.

“He admitted it?”

Hearing him not deny it, everyone was stunned. If he admitted it, it would confirm his identity... Could he really be from the Spirit Tribe?

“Master Zhang, did you really attack Senior Purple Sun Beast?” Principal Mi could no longer hold back. He was the first to discover Senior Purple Sun Beast's disappearance, taken by dozens of Spirit Tribesmen, and they had found no clues for nearly half a month. How could it be this person?

“I… indeed sent people to beat it!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

“Good that you admit it!”

Seeing that he didn't argue but instead admitted it, Lu Feng was momentarily stunned, then his eyes lit up, and he quickly turned, letting out a long roar: “Teacher Mu, Senior Golden Source Cauldron, you all saw it! He has already admitted to being a Spirit Tribesman. Please act immediately and execute him!”

“Zhang Xuan, what do you have to say for yourself?”

Teacher Mu frowned and looked over, carrying a sense of imposing pressure. If the other party was truly a Spirit Tribesman, then he couldn't consider Teacher Luo's feelings and would have to act immediately.

“Hold on a minute, when did I admit to being a Spirit Tribesman?” Zhang Xuan rolled his eyes, hearing the heavy accusation thrown at him the moment the other spoke.

“What, trying to deny it again? The net of heaven has large meshes, but it lets nothing through. Any sophistry is useless. Since you've admitted to torturing Senior Purple Sun Beast, what else could you be if not a Spirit Tribesman?” Lu Feng sneered.

“I did say I sent people to beat the Purple Sun Beast… but what does that have to do with being a Spirit Tribesman?” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

“Everyone knows Senior Purple Sun Beast is our Master Teacher Academy's Holy Beast, the former Principal's beast pet. Attacking him is an insult to our Master Teacher Academy, an insult to Master Teachers…” Lu Feng hissed, his gaze like lightning.

“Insulting the Master Teacher Academy, insulting Master Teachers? You're really overthinking this…”

Zhang Xuan looked helpless, not expecting this guy to make such wild associations. “Alright, if that’s what you think, I have nothing more to say… I’ll just have to let the Purple Sun Beast come out and talk to you all!”

After speaking, he flicked his wrist, and a football-sized Myriad Ant Beehive appeared in the room. Then, with another flash, the Purple Sun Beast's enormous body abruptly materialized.

“It’s Senior Purple Sun!”

“Senior isn’t injured?”

Seeing it appear, everyone was first stunned, then filled with doubt. Senior Purple Sun before them not only showed no signs of injury or weakness, but its aura was full, exuding a strong oppressive force. It seemed… its strength was even greater than before! Weren’t they saying it was beaten to the point of near death? What was going on?

They all turned to look at Dong Xin, who was not far away, wanting to hear her explanation. Dong Xin, meanwhile, turned pale, also full of disbelief. She had personally witnessed this Holy Beast convulsing all over and passing out from the beating… How could it be perfectly fine and even stronger after just ten days? Most importantly… hadn't it been constantly trying to escape that day? Why was it completely still now, and showing no hostility towards Zhang Xuan?

Not only did her expression change, but Lu Feng, standing to one side, also felt an ominous premonition. His body stiffened, and just as he was about to say something, he heard the young man's calm voice from not far away.

“A’Zi, this nephew Lu Feng says I’m a Spirit Tribesman because I sent people to beat you. Why don't you explain it to everyone?”

“A’Zi?”

Everyone reeled, almost spitting blood. They all called it “Senior,” but he called it “A’Zi”… Wasn't he afraid the Senior would turn hostile on the spot and slap him to death? Principal Mi’s eyes were practically rolling in their sockets. He was a beast tamer and knew how proud Senior Purple Sun was. Even he, whenever he encountered it, was respectful and didn't dare to breathe too loudly. Calling it that… wasn’t that a bit too arrogant?

However, their shock hadn’t even subsided when they heard this esteemed Senior before them bow and cup its fist, its voice ringing out: “Yes, Master!”

“Master?”

“Senior Purple Sun Beast… calls Master Zhang ‘Master’?”

Lu Feng's vision went black. The nine Master Teachers also swayed, feeling their worldview shatter into pieces. Who was the Purple Sun Beast? It was the former Principal's beast pet, whose status in the Master Teacher Academy was even higher than that of the Ten Elders, second only to the Golden Source Cauldron. This kind of Holy Beast was incredibly proud, usually ignoring anyone who spoke to it, yet now it… acknowledged Zhang Xuan as its master. What on earth was going on?

“My Master is a Master Teacher acknowledged by the Master Teacher Hall, how could he be a Spirit Tribesman? That’s simply absurd! He beat me only to help me achieve a breakthrough!”

Ignoring everyone's shock, the Purple Sun Beast shook its limbs, and a powerful aura surged forth.

Boom!

The powerful aura, like a massive wave, brought an oppressive feeling to their souls. It had just decided that if it said it was a misunderstanding, it would feel ashamed and its senior image would be ruined. Rather than letting people make wild guesses, it was better to directly say it was to help it break through! Anyway, its strength was genuinely at Saint 2-dan.

“Saint 2-dan… Spirit Realm!”

“Senior has broken through…”

Everyone was stunned again. The Purple Sun Beast, a naturally born Holy Beast, was extremely difficult to break through. The fact that the former Principal had been with it for so many years without success showed this. Now, not only had it acknowledged a master, but it had also broken through…

Just as they accused Zhang Xuan of being a Spirit Tribesman for beating Senior Purple Sun Beast, the beast itself came out to refute it, demonstrated its strength, and even acknowledged him as its master. The plot twist was too fast; everyone was bewildered.