Chapter 956: Invincible Zheng Yang (Part 1)

He knew nothing about this device. Only by testing it himself could he understand the concepts of "two" and "four."

"Does the Dean want to try it?""No..."Elder Mi and the others below the stage turned pale.Their Dean had a knack for breaking anything he touched. Unless Combat Master Zhuo didn't care about this True Breath Stone, it was best not to let the Dean touch it, or they would regret it instantly.

As if sensing their thoughts, Zhuo Qingfeng smiled. "There's no need to trouble the Dean with a personal test. Chen Zhu, you go!""Yes!" Chen Zhu nodded, stepped forward, and placed his palm on the stone. A flash of light immediately revealed the number "Five!""This indicates that Chen Zhu's True Qi and strength both exceed the standard of four," Zhuo Qingfeng explained.

"I'll try!"Zhang Qingshan, the Dean of Luoqing Academy, who had just been defeated, walked over. He placed his palm on it, and a flash of light displayed the number... "4.5."Although it wasn't a five like Chen Zhu's, it still surpassed the "four" standard."Let me see!" Chu Jian stepped forward, placed his hand on it, and the light flickered, showing only "2.1.""Is that all I got?" he muttered, his face twitching.He was ranked fifth among the twenty contenders at Hongyuan Academy, which was quite high. Yet, his score was so low. If this was the benchmark, the bottom fifteen would likely struggle to even reach "two."It seemed that without the Dean's instruction, it would be impossible for them to become Combat Masters based on their own abilities.

"I presume Dean Zhang now has a good understanding of this True Breath Stone!"With three individuals having tested it, the stone's function was clear. Zhuo Qingfeng smiled and looked over."Yes," Zhang Xuan nodded, his brows furrowed.He had just observed Chu Jian's strength, which was among the top students. Yet, he only scored 2.1. If his own academy's students were to test, he estimated that less than half would manage to score above "two"!This meant at least fifty students would be eliminated!"How about this, Combat Master Zhuo? Could you grant me two hours to teach these students some things... and then we'll come back for the test after two hours?" Zhang Xuan suggested after a moment of thought.

"Two hours?" Zhuo Qingfeng was taken aback.While martial arts techniques and combat skills could be improved in a short time, True Qi and strength usually required long-term accumulation!What good would two hours of teaching do?"No need for just two hours. It's already dark now. How about this: I'll give you the whole night, and you can come back for the test tomorrow morning!" Zhuo Qingfeng said after a moment of hesitation.The selection for just the three major academies had taken four hours, and it was already late evening.Since Combat Masters only needed to be selected within three days, there was no rush to finish today."Then I'm extremely grateful, Combat Master Zhuo..." Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.These students were weak in both physical body and True Qi. If they had a night to receive instruction and study, they would surely undergo a significant transformation."It's nothing, it's all for the selection of Combat Masters," Zhuo Qingfeng chuckled.

"Alright, I won't say more. Elder Zhao, Elder Mi, please host the three Deans and Combat Master Zhuo. I'll go give these students some extra lessons first!"Smiling, Zhang Xuan gave his instructions and led everyone straight towards the Elder Council's Grand Hall.The Grand Hall of the Elder Council had an aura-isolating formation and a powerful Spirit Gathering Formation. Most importantly, it was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a hundred people, making it perfectly suitable.After Zhang Xuan left, Elder Mi and the others arranged a dinner for Dean Wu and the others, who then settled down for the night.Upon arriving at the Grand Hall, Zhang Xuan first rearranged the Spirit Gathering Formation to enhance its power. Then, he took out five hundred high-grade spirit stones and placed them around the hall.In the blink of an eye, the hall was filled with dense spiritual energy. Feeling the almost liquid-like spiritual energy, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.While it was extremely difficult for others to enhance their physical body and True Qi, for him, it was not complicated at all.Having collected so many body cultivation techniques from the Master Teacher Academy, the first four levels of the Five Stellar Golden Body had already been completely transformed into Heaven's Path cultivation techniques. Even without treasures, it could be cultivated easily.As for True Qi, even if these individuals couldn't cultivate Heaven's Path True Qi, a simplified, streamlined version was still easy to comprehend. With just a little guidance, refining their True Qi and making their accumulation profound was not difficult.

"You only have one night. How much you learn depends on your comprehension and ability!"After settling everyone, Zhang Xuan looked around and announced loudly, "Now, I will impart a body cultivation technique to you: the Five Stellar Golden Body..."His voice carried the power of Heaven's Path Impartation, causing all the students to instinctively circulate their True Qi according to his words.Wu Yangzi's original Five Stellar Golden Body was intricate and complex; even the top twenty students in each grade of the academy couldn't master it without decades of effort.However, after Zhang Xuan modified it using the Heaven's Path cultivation technique, it became incredibly simple. Immersed in their cultivation, all the students' physical strength continuously increased, growing stronger and stronger.

In the mansion gifted by Prince Huaiyang, Zheng Yang stretched and walked out of his room.After a full day of cultivation, he had completely absorbed what his teacher had explained, and his strength had significantly improved."I heard there's a Combat Master Hall selection today at the academy... I'll go take a look!"Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Zheng Yang's eyes lit up as he recalled something.Legendary Combat Masters were said to be able to fight beyond their cultivation level, possessing astonishing strength. He wanted to see just how powerful they truly were.Without calling Wang Ying and the others, he strode towards the academy.It didn't take long for him to arrive.It was already dark, and the banquet had ended. Students walked in twos and threes across the campus, appearing exceptionally excited.Hongyuan Academy had always lagged behind the three major academies in Combat Master selections. However, with the new Dean taking office, the situation had changed drastically. He had left the Combat Master Hall utterly speechless, giving everyone a profound sense of satisfaction and pride.Listening to the discussions, Zheng Yang gained a rough understanding of the day's events and chuckled softly.Having followed his teacher for a while, he knew the astounding capabilities of this young man.It wouldn't be surprising if he not only defeated the lowest-ranked Combat Master Hall examiners but even trained a group of people to challenge the entire Combat Master Hall.

"True Qi and strength are the results of a cultivator's long-term accumulation. This Dean Zhang actually thinks he can improve them by lecturing for just one night... He really doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!""Exactly! How much hardship and suffering did we endure to improve the purity of our True Qi and enhance our physical strength? We even had to withstand the scorching heat of the Phoenix Flame Saint Beast when we arrived... and even then, our True Qi and physical body only improved slightly!""Just because he taught a combat technique successfully, he thinks he's extraordinary. Tomorrow, we'll just wait and watch the joke unfold..."As Zheng Yang walked along the street, several voices reached his ears.Looking up, he saw several young men in peculiar Master Teacher robes walking forward with mocking smiles on their faces.The students of Hongyuan Academy had humiliated their Combat Master Hall today, and anyone would feel indignant about it!Now, upon hearing that Dean Zhang not only gave last-minute lessons on martial arts and combat skills but also intended to improve the purity of True Qi and physical strength in a short time... wasn't that just dreaming?These two aspects were fundamental to a cultivator's strength. If they could be improved so easily, their Combat Master Hall wouldn't have to cultivate so diligently.

"Excuse me, friends, please stop!"Hearing their mockery of his teacher, Zheng Yang frowned and couldn't help but extend his hand, blocking their path."What is it?" The young men frowned."Nothing much. I just heard that everyone from the Combat Master Hall is incredibly strong in battle. I'm idle and thought I'd like to test your strength to see if it's as formidable as the legends say!" Zheng Yang said calmly."You know we're from the Combat Master Hall, yet you dare to stop us? Are you courting death?!""Where did this wild brat come from? Are you tired of living?!"The young men were already displeased. Seeing a boy only sixteen or seventeen years old dare to block them and challenge their strength, they immediately flew into a rage.They were dignified Combat Masters, figures who commanded respect and awe wherever they went.Yet, here at Hongyuan Academy, not only had they been knocked unconscious one after another, but now even a teenager was acting so audaciously. How could they tolerate this?!

"Whether I'm courting death or not, you'll find out when we try..."Without getting angry, Zheng Yang smiled faintly. A long spear appeared in his palm and, with a sweep through the air, released an astonishing aura."Since you're looking for trouble, don't blame us for being impolite..."Seeing him draw his weapon, the Combat Masters' expressions darkened. One of them immediately stepped forward.This young man was at the peak of the Dimension Delving realm, specializing in examining fourth-year students. During today's examinations for the three major academies, he had displayed immense power, forcing countless talents to surrender. His strength was terrifying.He perceived Zheng Yang to be only at the early stage of the Cocoon Sealing realm and decided to test him.As a Combat Master, one could fight beyond their cultivation level. Since the opponent was only one minor level below him, defeating him should be quite easy."Go ahead! I can let you have three moves..." the young man said indifferently, raising an eyebrow and drawing his weapon.A strong sense of confidence exuded from him."Let me have three moves? No need... I'll suppress my cultivation to be the same as yours!"Seeing that this fellow still hadn't grasped the situation, Zheng Yang shook his head. His True Qi circulated, and with a series of crisp sounds, his cultivation was suppressed to the peak of the Dimension Delving realm."Since you're looking for trouble, then I won't hold back..."Seeing this unknown youth dare to suppress his cultivation to fight him, the young man sneered. He sharply swung his weapon, and an extremely powerful force surged forth.Although his strength was only at the peak of the Dimension Delving realm, the power of this move was something even a peak Cocoon Sealing realm expert wouldn't dare to directly withstand."Hmph!"Facing such an attack, Zheng Yang merely smiled faintly and did not retreat. With a slight flick of his long spear, he thrust it forward.The spear clashed with the opponent's weapon, and in just one strike, the young man was sent flying backward, landing on the ground and spitting out mouthfuls of blood.