Chapter 960: 授课结束

"Zhang Xuan? You're Dean Zhang's student?" Wu Tianqiong exclaimed, his voice slightly shrill from excitement.

Wu Ran and Shen Pingchao also stared blankly, their bodies rigid with shock.

Isn't Dean Zhang only a Half-Saint himself? His disciple has already reached the Chrysalis Realm, and can even challenge those above his level, so much so that even a Centurion from the Combat Master Hall is no match?

How ridiculous that they previously thought Dean Zhang could only teach martial arts and combat techniques, and wasn't proficient in true qi and strength. Now they realized how absurd that idea was.

How could someone who cultivates such a genius student be simple themselves?

"No wonder he could solve the problem left by Master Kong... It seems Dean Zhang is not only terrifyingly strong in his auxiliary professions, but also formidable in combat..."

Wu Ran was astonished.

He had just observed; at the same cultivation level, he was definitely no match for Zheng Yang.

If he couldn't even compare to the disciple, wouldn't the teacher be even stronger?

Zhuo Qingfeng shared the same thought and couldn't help but ask, "So, Dean Zhang is even more powerful than you?"

"Compared to my teacher, I am a firefly to the blazing sun, a raindrop to the vast ocean... utterly insignificant!"

Speaking of his teacher, Zheng Yang's expression was respectful: "In my entire life, I only wish to achieve one ten-thousandth of my teacher's ability, and I would be perfectly content."

"This... this..."

Zhuo Qingfeng froze.

So powerful, yet not even one ten-thousandth as strong as Teacher Zhang... This Dean Zhang is too formidable!

"Are you willing to join our Combat Master Hall and become a combat master?" The more he thought about it, the more excited Zhuo Qingfeng became, and he couldn't help but ask.

"I'm not a master teacher, so how could I become a combat master?" Zheng Yang shook his head.

Combat masters are selected only from among master teachers. Since he wasn't even the former, he naturally wasn't qualified.

"Although combat masters are a part of master teachers, their assessment is different from that of master teachers. As long as your strength is sufficient, you can absolutely become one; there's no need to worry about whether you're a master teacher!"

Zhuo Qingfeng hastily added, "You're invincible at your level, and even I am no match for you. Passing the assessment shouldn't be difficult..."

"You mean I can become a combat master?" Zheng Yang was stunned.

"Of course!"

Zhuo Qingfeng nodded: "Once you become a combat master, with your talent, you will certainly receive the best possible treatment. Becoming a Chiliarch, Deputy Commander, or even a Commander is highly probable!"

Combat masters are divided into many ranks, such as Centurion, Chiliarch, Deputy Commander, and Commander. He himself was a Centurion.

"Furthermore, the Combat Master Hall's resources are far more abundant than those of the Qingyuan Empire. It's a self-contained system. If you can enter and receive training, you'll never have to worry about various resources again..." Zhuo Qingfeng said eagerly.

This person, whom he couldn't defeat at the same level, already possessed the strength of a Centurion, and this was even without systematic training from the Combat Master Hall. Once he joined, becoming an ace among them and growing stronger would be a certainty.

Such a genius absolutely couldn't be let go.

"Besides, Dean Zhang is a master teacher. Only by becoming a combat master can you follow in his footsteps. Otherwise, if you remain merely a martial artist, it wouldn't reflect well on the Dean's reputation when word gets out..."

Seeing Zheng Yang's respect for his teacher, Zhuo Qingfeng continued.

"This..."

Zheng Yang fell silent.

Indeed.

His teacher was progressing too quickly. Not only was he a master teacher, but also an academy dean. As his status continued to rise, if they remained as they were, the gap between them would eventually widen.

Especially since Zhao Ya, Yuan Tao, and Lu Chong had all gone to seek their own opportunities. Once they returned, having completed their studies, they would certainly be stronger than him.

As students of the same teacher, he certainly didn't want to fall behind.

"Alright, I can join the Combat Master Hall. How is the assessment conducted?"

Without much hesitation, Zheng Yang nodded.

"With your level of strength, I am not qualified to assess you... And since you're not a master teacher, the assessment procedure will be more complex... So, I will immediately send a message to the Combat Master Hall to dispatch a Deputy Commander to personally oversee the examination! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should arrive within three days..."

Zhuo Qingfeng said hurriedly.

Combat masters were a sub-category of master teachers. Although strong individuals could join, the assessment was more troublesome, and he, given his status, was not qualified to conduct it.

He could only report it upwards and have someone dispatched from above.

"Alright, in three days, I'll await your assessment... However, I might not be the only one taking the assessment!" Zheng Yang said.

"Not just you?" Zhuo Qingfeng was puzzled.

"I also have an elder sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother in the same sect, none of whom are inferior to me; some are even stronger... I hope they can also take the combat master assessment!" Zheng Yang nodded.

He had come alone today, but Wang Ying, Liu Yang, and Wei Ruyan, the teacher's new disciple, would certainly come for the assessment once they learned they too could become combat masters. It was better to give a heads-up now.

"Stronger than you?" Zhuo Qingfeng's mouth twitched, and he was startled.

He had thought this person was able to fight above his level due to extraordinary talent, and a master teacher would be lucky to accept even one such student in a lifetime.

From the sound of it, Dean Zhang hadn't just taken him as a student, but had a whole group...

Too formidable!

"Alright, I agree!"

The more talents of this caliber, the better. How could Zhuo Qingfeng refuse? He quickly nodded.

"Mm!" Hearing the agreement, Zheng Yang finally relaxed, put away his long spear, and turned to leave.

His purpose in coming to the academy was to witness the strength of combat masters. Now that he had truly seen it, to be honest... he was quite disappointed.

"Three Deans, I'll take my leave now... Farewell!"

Knowing that this person was Dean Zhang's student and wouldn't escape, Zhuo Qingfeng was no longer anxious. Seeing him leave, he cupped his fists towards Wu Tianqiong and the others.

"Farewell!"

Knowing that the other party was dismissing them, the three deans said no more and turned to leave.

As soon as the others left, Zhuo Qingfeng, without the slightest hesitation, immediately took out his communication jade token and reported the day's events in detail.

Unaware that his student had already caused a stir in the Combat Master Hall's residence and defeated everyone there, Zhang Xuan at this moment had finally finished explaining the true qi condensation method and the cultivation technique for the Five-Radiance Golden Body.

Watching the cultivating crowd, he couldn't help but let out a sigh.

By explaining using the Heaven's Path Impartation, many students greatly benefited. Combined with high-grade spirit stones, their strength improved significantly.

Although it was only a single night, everyone's combat power had definitely more than doubled.

"If only I could give them three days to consolidate, their strength would surely be even greater..." Zhang Xuan thought, shaking his head.

Although the content he explained was simple, it conformed to the Great Dao and was not easily learned. It was only these hundred individuals, with their excellent talent, who could learn so quickly and comprehend so much.

Otherwise, for ordinary students, even if he lectured for three days and three nights, they wouldn't have made such significant progress.

Although it was true that education should be accessible to all, for the same course, the difference between highly talented and less talented students was immediately apparent and incomparable.

These students, who could stand out in the talent-rich Master Teacher Academy and rank among the top twenty in each grade, their talent was imaginable!

Even with such talent, after a night of explanation, they had only slightly understood!

When the lesson concluded, all the students awakened from their special meditative state. Although they didn't know their exact current strength, clenching their fists, they could still feel the powerful and surging energy within their bodies.

And all this power had been bestowed by the person before them!

"Teacher!"

The hundred students simultaneously knelt, looking at Zhang Xuan again with eyes full of respect and reverence.

Regardless of whether he officially accepted them, the teacher-student bond was undeniable.

"Good. From today onwards, you are all my instructed students..."

Having explained so much, even if they weren't direct disciples, accepting them as instructed students was sufficient. Zhang Xuan no longer demurred.

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

"It's dawn. The Combat Master Hall's assessment is about to begin. In a while, just give it your all, and you should all pass!" Fearing they might be nervous, Zhang Xuan comforted them.

Everyone nodded.

Stepping out of the room, they indeed saw that it was fully daylight outside. The warm sunlight bathed them, making them feel comfortably languid.

It was already June; summer had arrived. Though the morning sun wasn't hot, the chill of previous mornings was gone.

Everyone arrived at the training platform, seeing that it was once again packed with people.

Yesterday's events, having spread through Hongyuan Academy, were now known to almost the entire Hongyuan City. This time, even Emperor Yushenqing and others had come, personally observing, wanting to witness the academy make history with their own eyes.

"How was the cultivation after a night?"

Before they even reached the front, a young man walked over, smiling as he looked at Chu Jian.

It was precisely Zhang Qingshan, the top student from Luoqing Academy!

He had passed the assessment and was already a member of the Combat Master Hall.

Hearing his question, others were also filled with curiosity.

Half an hour of instruction had allowed them to undergo a complete transformation and greatly increase their strength. Who knew what level a night of cultivation might have brought them to?

"I'm not too sure either..." Chu Jian shook his head.

He wasn't being modest; he was stating the truth.

After a night of cultivation, he only felt that the true qi within his body was purer and denser, and his physical body had also strengthened considerably. As for what specific realm he had reached, he hadn't had it tested or engaged in actual combat, so he genuinely wasn't clear.

"How about this: I'll trade a punch with you. We'll only use physical strength and true qi, no techniques allowed... That way, we can clearly determine if you've made progress!"

Zhang Qingshan said.

Yesterday, when they tested with the True Qi Stone, he scored 4.5, and Chu Jian scored 2.1, a difference of more than double. In other words, purely based on true qi and physical strength, Chu Jian was still far behind. Whether he had improved could easily be determined by a single punch.

"Alright!"

Nodding, Chu Jian also thought it was a good idea. With a slight smile, he clenched his fist and struck directly.

"Heh heh, be careful, my strength is quite astonishing!"

Seeing Chu Jian's straightforwardness, Zhang Qingshan smiled and met the punch with his own.

As the two fists collided, the smile on Zhang Qingshan's face instantly froze, and his entire body jerked violently.

"Ah..."

With a miserable cry, he flew backward, disappearing without a trace before everyone's eyes, not knowing where he landed hundreds of meters away...

"Don't rush off... I haven't even used my full strength yet..."

Chu Jian couldn't help but scratch his head.

The surroundings were dumbfounded.