Limitless - Chapter 216: Explosive News

Chu Yu had been having such experiences all the time!

He was lost initially, but now he finally understood that the Superclass was not just about the Acupoint Charging and Invigorated Meridian techniques.

As he progressed through the cultivation realms, Chu Yu felt that the Superclass had many mystical properties still not uncovered by him.

Now, Chu Yu finally began to understand why it is called a Superclass.

It was just as its name suggested, it was a super technique book.

Yet, he found himself in disbelief.

It could understand all sorts of techniques, then melt and digest it before making it Chu Yu;s own!

As Chu Yu absorbed and exposed himself to more techniques, this feeling became more and more obvious.

This also made Chu Yu intoxicated by the knowledge.

He could keenly feel his battle prowess rising.

This feeling was great!

"Are these scrap pieces worth reading? Or is it that you can extract the good stuff from it?"

Xu Xiaoxian’s shrill voice could be heard next to Chu Yu. Then, she took up a seat opposite Chu Yu.

She was still wearing that pink princess dress. Her smile was adorable and innocent as she rested her head in her hands and looked at Chu Yu.

"If you have nothing for me, go away, don’t disturb me from studying." Chu Yu said without raising his head.

"Pui, I wanted to come to tell you something, but since you’re so apathetic, forget about it."

Xu Xiaoxian stood up and glanced at Chu Yu, "Nerd, take a look at social media."

Then, she bounded out of the library like an innocent girl.

Chu Yu ignored her and looked at yet another technique in one sitting.

Only then did he sigh and stretch.

　

He felt like he had gotten a lot from today.

At this point, he remembered what Xu Xiaoxian just said. He frowned and opened the social media site.

Today, news about the interschool championship was trending.

The Mirror World’s social media authority had opened a board specially for the championship.

Chu Yu entered the board and saw the biggest news.

"Shock! Divine Warfare School’s Heaven’s Pride lady Lin Shi is going to become a disciple of the Sky Dazed School’s Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor!"

Hiss!

When Chu Yu saw this, he gasped, his eyes filled with disbelief.

What’s going on?

Wasn’t she engaged just some time ago?

Could she have been recruited by the Sky Dazed School?

　　

But... her master is a Legendary Emperor?

What was a Legendary Emperor?

Just one level below saint!

Even though Chu Yu was not clear how powerful a Legendary Emperor was, he knew that such a powerful cultivator would not accept disciples easily.

What happened?

Chu Yu opened the news regarding Lin Shi for the first time.

The post had already attracted billions of replies with varying opinions.

　

Chu Yu’s eyes were fixated on what the main post said.

"When I first got this news, I did not believe it."

"Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor... I know who that is, the most powerful Heaven’s Pride Lady in the Sky Dazed School’s recent history! I heard that she became a Legendary Emperor at only 10,000 years old!"

"But who is Lin Shi? Sorry, I am not well read, so I’ve never heard of her before. As such, I went to find out."

"In the end, I found out that, Aiyoyo, this lady is quite impressive!"

"A few years ago, she entered the Divine Warfare School. She is said to have entered the Mirror World from another universe."

　

"If that is the case, then she’s very powerful! And it is no wonder why Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor thinks highly of her."

"Lin Shi entered the Divine Warfare School and Divine Lord Jingyi was her master. At that time, this caused quite a commotion within the Divine Warfare School. Such an opportunity was rare."

"Some time ago, there was news of Lin Shi’s engagement. Upon investigation, the person she was engaged to is Divine Lord Jingyi’s son... Divine Warfare School’s first youth expert, Leng Ao."

"Initially I did not think much of it. Marrying her own senior was cause for envy."

"However, this incident seems to have some sinister undercurrents. Sometime ago, I heard that Lin Shi found a mental technique where she could sever all of her memories. No one knows why, but for some reason, she trained in this technique and cleared all her memories."

"This is too shocking, to someone like me, I feel like removing all my memories and my emotions is worse than death."

"I am only me because of my memories and experiences. Without them... I would not be me!"

"My guess is she went through something unimaginable before making this decision. Really, I can’t do it, but I admire her courage."

"Now, Lin Shi is a completely new person. She is about to become a disciple of the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor, let us wish her the best!"

After reading this post, Chu Yu could not calm down.

He finally understood why Xu Xiaoxian would specially come down to tell him.

This was huge news!

Why would she do this?

Chu Yu immediately thought that Lin Shi may have been forced into it!

They were childhood friends and knew her extremely well.

Lin Shi was not someone who would accept being forced to do something!

It shouldn’t have been difficult for a Divine Lord like her master to surmise that she had come from the Village of Cultivation, the Solar System.

Chu Yu’s eyes squinted. His expression was calm, but his rage filled his heart!

Divine Lord Jingyi must have forced Lin Shi to marry her son, using everyone around her as a threat.

As such, she would rather cleanse her memory than let them get what they wanted.

Even though he did not know the full story, he felt that his guess was quite close to the truth!

At this point, Chu Yu was in self reproach.

When she needed him most, he did not know, and could not help!

When she was being forced and coerced, how helpless was she?

Divine Lord Jingyi...

Divine Lord!

And her son... Leng Ao!

The first talent of the Divine Warrior School?

I want to breakthrough!

Chu Yu’s eyebrows flashed with fury.

This post quickly became the most popular topic on social media.

To many youths, the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor was a senior who was far beyond their reach.

However, in actual fact, in her youth, she was also an extremely popular lady, and was part of the most superior batch of talents.

At 10,000 years old, she entered the Legendary Emperor Realm, just one realm away from becoming a saint.

Before this, she only had two disciples, Lin Shi was her third!

As such, this news caused a huge commotion.

There were countless smart people in this world, and many were guessing that Divine Lord Jingyi, as well as the engagement between Lin Shi and Leng Ao, was not as simple as it seemed.

"What kind of experience would let a righteous and powerful Heaven’s Pride lady choose to cleanse her memory and emotions?"

"What kind of role does Divine Lord Jingyi and that talented son of hers’ Leng Ao play in this? I’m guessing... it’s not a good one?"

There were many people bravely commenting on social media.

This was quite like the internet on Earth. Since they were anonymous, who would be scared of saying anything?

Regardless of Divine Lord Jingyi or Leng Ao, they couldn’t simply go find trouble with these people just because they said something bad about them. Based on their standing, it was beneath them to find trouble with these people.

However, these comments were quite bad for them!

Within a few days of this incident being leaked, it had taken the world by storm.

Even though Lin Shi was the heart of the storm, she was unharmed.

Not many people dared to confront the Sky Dazed School or the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor.

Even if there were, Divine Lord Jingyi and her son were not part of that group.

In fact, Divine Lord Jingyi had already arrived at the Sky Dazed School, but was unable to see Lin Shi.

Lin Shi had already been brought away by the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor.

Jingyi only saw her son, Leng Ao.

Leng Ao was utterly devastated.

He did not even dare to look at the comments on social media.

If he even took one look at it, he would go crazy!

Almost all of the comments were chiding his mother and him.

It was clear that the fault in this incident lay with him and his mother.

However, now that Lin Shi’s memory had been cleansed, there was no one could testify against them.

But for some reason... with the participation of the Sky Dazed School and the Butterfly Lord Legendary Emperor, this incident became extremely complicated, with many people participating in the conversation. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

Divine Lord Jingyi looked at her son with disappointment.

The more powerful a cultivator, the more difficult it was to have a descendant.

She went through a lot to have a son, and she pampered him since young, giving him the best of everything.

As long as it was something Leng Ao wanted, she would do everything she could to get it for him.

As a Divine Lord, there were few things in the world that she could not get.

In her view, Lin Shi was just a talented but inexperienced girl.

In order to deal with her, not much effort was needed, she just had to be straightforward!

For someone as powerful as her, did she need to conceal her thoughts?

Of course no!

In the end... never in her wildest dreams would she expect that Lin Shi would have stabbed them in the heart this way.

This had completely broken their rhythm!

The Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor... why would such a powerful talent value Lin Shi?

And the Sky Dazed School... how can they do something like this?

Snatch someone else’s disciple?

That was too much!

Divine Lord Jingyi wanted to accuse and tell the world that the truth wasn’t like this, she was wronged!

But she really did not have the courage to match up against the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor and the Sky Dazed School.

She could only suppress the humiliation she felt.

"Mother, I want her!"

　

Leng Ao’s eyes were red, clearly devastated.

Divine Lord Jingyi looked at her son and sighed, "You didn’t even watch over her properly, and you let her have a chance to link up with people in the Sky Dazed School. Now, it is impossible to get her."

"Mother... I cannot accept that!" Leng Ao started tearing.

It was difficult to imagine that such a talent in the Divine Warfare School would turn out this way over a girl.

"You’re really in love with her." Divine Lord Jingyi was extremely saddened when she saw the change in her son.

In that instant, rage flashed in her eyes and she said icily, "This b*tch caused you to become like this? I will not let her off! Does she think that just because she cleansed her memory, no one can find out her past? How innocent! If a saint comes along, her secret will be a piece of cake!"

"Mother, what do you want to do?" Leng Ao looked at his mother in awe.

Divine Lord Jingyi said coldly, "That road that I opened was meant just for us and our people to find opportunities in the Solar System! But now, I would go to the Sky Dazed School’s leadership! I will tell them Lin Shi’s secret, then, there will be a saint who would action on it and find out all about her!"

"No... don’t!" Leng Ao became worried and looked at Divine Lord Jingyi, "Mother, you will harm her if you do this."

"Hmm? My silly child! She has already cleansed her memory and emotions in a bid to avoid us! Yet, you’re still speaking up for her? Are you stupid?"

Divine Lord Jingyi looked at her son, her expression steely, "We cannot let this little b*tch off! Also, I will send people on that path! I don’t believe that I won’t be able to find information on her in her hometown! Even if she cleanses her memory and can’t remember anything, I will still kill all her friends and relatives! I will let her know that a Divine Lord is not to be humiliated!"

Leng Ao fell to his knees and begged, "Mother, please don’t do that, I’m begging you!"

"You..."

Divine Lord Jingyi was infuriated by her son.

"Why do I have someone as incapable as you?" Divine Lord Jingyi raged.

Leng Ao begged, "I will definitely go there, find the person that she loves and kill him myself! But, please let her relatives go!"

Divine Lord Jingyi took a deep breath and looked at Leng Ao in disappointment, "You have become weak over a girl, how shameful!"

"Mother, I’m begging you!" Leng Ao’s eyes were pleading.

"Aish, forget about it, take it as this never happened before." Divine Lord Jingyi turned and left.

She did not want to stay in the Sky Dazed School any more than she needed to.

After she walked out, she left quickly.

The moment she left the Sky Dazed City, she contacted someone over her messenger and ordered icily, "Immediately send people to the coordinates I gave you. Enter Earth and kill everyone related to Lin Shi!"

Then, she switched off her messenger and murmured, "Silly kid, what isn’t yours, will never be yours!"

Limitless - Chapter 215: Saints Never Die

"Over 10,000 years old... such longevity!"

Lin Shi exclaimed.

"Long?" The elder glanced at Lin Shi, "Child, do you know? 10,000 years to a Divine Emperor is considered youthful?"

"Ah? Youthful?" Lin Shi looked at the elder in astonishment.

The elder shook his head, "I don’t know if you knew this before you lost your memory, now that we have some time, let me fill some of the gaps."

Lin Shi’s interest was piqued and she sat in front of the elder and prepared to listen.

In actual fact, up till today, even many in the Mirror World did not know the lifespan of the best cultivators.

　

If someone successfully completed the foundation and became a true cultivator... which is a Xiantian, would have a lifespan of about 300-500 years.

The extremely powerful ones at the pinnacle of Xiantian could live for 700-800 years.

But they generally could not live past a thousand years old.

Once their time was up, they would leave painlessly.

King’s Realm cultivators, with a golden pill in their body, had a significantly longer lifespan.

Cultivators in this realm could live for more than 3000 years.

However, this time span still paled in comparison to the tides of time.

However, to most lifeforms on Earth, a lifespan of 3000 years was quite impressive.

The most powerful King’s Realm cultivators could live up to 6000 years.

As for the Supreme Realm, with a nascent soul’s support, they could live for more than 10,000 years.

　

They would experience changes in era and society.

In this realm, many could calm down and do what they wanted to do.

However, the biggest dream of those in this realm was to get to an even higher realm and give their nascent soul wings.

In the eyes of the ordinary person, a Supreme Realm cultivator was divine.

However, if they didn’t manage to breakthrough further, a Supreme Realm cultivator would still die and return to the Earth.

To be straightforward, even a Supreme Realm cultivator could not escape the rules of life.

When one became a True Lord, they would be incredibly powerful at the sacred arts and their lifespans would increase manifold.

The lifespan of a True Lord is at least one era... 208,600 years!

The ‘True’ in True Lord refers to True Dao!

This level of cultivators had already surpassed that of any ordinary person’s imagination.

Their understanding of Dao must be at an extremely high level.

They were capable of transporting themselves through time and space.

They could seal themselves for millions of years and could extend their lifespan indefinitely. They could also use techniques to retain their memory and go into a loop.

Any lifeform in this realm had complete understanding of life.

As such, many Supreme Realm cultivators would do anything to enter the True Lord Realm.

The Divine Lord Realm was even more outstanding.

They could live for more 5 million years.

The Divine Lord Realm made someone near divine!

They could extend their lifespan endlessly and had many techniques to rise again in a short time.

For a Divine Lord, after they were reborn, they could still travel the universe willfully.

This was the reason why Mu Hai of the Wafting Fragrance School, as well as Qiao Zu of the Sword Rain School, or even Song Lun of the Song Royal Family thanked Chu Yu the moment they entered the Divine Lord Realm.

This favor was even greater than reengineering!

Even though Chu Yu was a young man, in the eyes of these Divine Lords, he was like a god!

From True Lord onwards, every new realm was a whole new realm of discovery.

When one entered the Legendary Emperor Realm, lifespan increased to billions of years.

Even after billions of years, a Legendary Emperor could use extremely superior medicine to have a second, and even third life!

In the universe, only one statement could be used to describe Legendary Emperors.

"Emperors, do not die easily!"

The elder looked at Lin Shi and sighed, "As such, if news broke out that you are the closed door disciple of a Legendary Emperor, many people would go crazy!"

People will really go crazy, Legendary Emperor!

Someone who you could follow through the tides of time.

Even though you couldn’t start the journey with this cultivator, any cultivator capable of such power was unimaginably terrifying.

Lin Shi looked at the elder, "All these were given to me by senior, I will always remember this!"

"This is your opportunity. I do not recommend any ordinary person to the Butterfly Dance Immortal; similarly, the Butterfly Dance Immortal does not simply accept anyone he sees as his disciple.

The elder looked at Lin Shi, "You have huge potential, that’s why I recommended you, and that’s why the Butterfly Dance Immortal was moved. Else, do you think an ordinary person could excite a Legendary Emperor this much?"

Lin Shi was shy when she heard this torrent of compliments. After contemplation, she said, "Senior, please tell me about saints."

"Saints... are the masters of this universe. There is a saying, if you are not a saint, everything is for nothing. Even a Legendary Emperor cultivator will return to the ground one day. Even if they can reincarnate and rise again, that is... another person. This delves into the secrets of reincarnation which I have not discovered."

The elder said faintly, "But I am sure of something, after reincarnation, things... would change naturally. As such, even though all the knowledge is retained, that is a different person altogether!"

"Saints... are different. Those are beings not affected by time. Saints are as old as the universe."

Lin Shi contemplated the implications.

The elder sighed, "It is because saints are so high and untouchable, that’s why everyone wants to become a saint. It is why... the Mirror World exists. So many evils have been accepted because the temptation of becoming a saint... is too great! No one can resist it."

Lin Shi nodded, not fully understanding what was being said, unaffected by what was being said.

Right now, her mind was like a white piece of paper. Even her master, Divine Lord Jingyi or the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor could not retrieve any memory from her mind.

Unless, a saint worked his magic.

　　...…

As the 16th place of the unranked schools, the Purple Cloud’s residence changed.

They moved to another location. Even though it was not as good as the superior schools, it was much better than before.

Coincidentally, the Ice Lord School was one of their neighbours.

However, they weren’t direct neighbours, with another school in between the two of them.

This time, the Ice Lord School was ranked sixth amongst all the unranked school.

They were still the strongest amongst the unranked school. Except for that loss against the Purple Cloud School, they virtually won the rest of their matches.

The couple that they did lose was because they did not want to reveal their trump cards.

It was just to qualify for the actual competition, it didn’t matter if they ranked first or tenth.

However, now, the Ice Lord School did not dare to look down on the Purple Cloud School anymore.

The fact that they could rank 16th, even considering that the other unranked schools were holding things back, was sufficient to prove that they were quite strong!

It’s actual rank would be in the 200s.

The unranked schools outside of the top 200 ended their campaign.

Many of them were in no hurry to leave and they most of them continued to stay in the Sky Dazed School.

They wanted to watch the main competition, or walk around in the Sky Dazed City.

To the Sky Dazed School, the accommodation and food for these schools were insignificant expenditures to them. Their generosity always landed them a good reputation.

To rank first was something that everyone hoped for.

After the preliminaries concluded, there was a two week break before the commencement of the main competition.

Much like Lin Shi, Chu Yu was extremely interested in the Sky Dazed School’s library.

Even though he had in hand two saint legacies, the Confucius Superclass and the Crane Saint’s Immortal Crane Pill Scripture, there was no break to be had in the road of cultivation.

The Purple Cloud School library did have quite a few ancient annals, but few of them were of value.

Even though Chu Yu was granted full access, he could not find many of the things he wanted.

But this place was different.

Chu Yu heard that the Sky Dazed School had many more places with more superior records. He envied them and wanted to go check them out.

But security here was strict and access was restricted.

However, for his current cultivation level, what he was looking at, was sufficient.

　

The other Purple Cloud students also came with him to the library and soaked up all the knowledge they could.

　

The next week passed by uneventfully.

This morning, Chu Yu woke up and came to the library, wanting to find a set of techniques on Supreme Realm martial arts.

The other techniques that he had studied were too low level. It was a good thing he had not met any true Heaven’s Pride talents, or he would really be disadvantaged.

Even though the techniques here weren’t particularly powerful, they were sufficiently good for Chu Yu.

However, the moment he entered the library, he felt like he was being watched.

That was the warning from his vertical eye.

Chu Yu was slightly shocked, there were many people watching him from the shadows recently... but none of them triggered a warning from his vertical eye.

This could only mean one thing, this man watching him, had ill intentions!

This was the Sky Dazed School!

Who would dare do such a thing?

After spending some time here, Chu Yu began to understand it more.

As the number one school in the Mirror World, they had immensely deep foundations and strong powers backing them.

He did not even dare to use his vertical eye to observe the people from the Sky Dazed School.

Chu Yu was thankful to Yi. If not for Yi sending him to this world, he would never realize how powerful this place was.

No matter how composed and logical a person was, they may still be complacent.

But no longer.

Even though Chu Yu had not met the greatest talents in this world, he had heard much about them.

He would respect these people, then work hard to defeat them..

　

Chu Yu entered the library expressionlessly, then, the feeling that he was being watched gradually disappeared.

Chu Yu sighed, then calmed himself down after entering.

He found a book on Supreme Realm boxing and began reading it.

As he understood it, the Superclass in his body started working and this boxing technique began to enter Chu Yu’s memory.

Furthermore, it began to combine with and reinforce the previous techniques he had learnt!

The mystical thing about a saint’s technique - it will surprise you time and again.

Limitless - Chapter 214: Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor

The elderly person looked at the classical book in Lin Shi’s hands, and then turned towards Lin Shi.

How could she so cold-heartedly wipe away the memories of her past?

As the saying goes: All it takes to become a deity or a devil is one spell.

Although it was easy to describe it in words, who could actually perform that feat?

Regardless of transforming into a deity or a devil, it requires massive amount of courage, willpower and determination.

Until a person had reached a state of inner calm, could he decide on such an action.

Undoubtedly, the lady seemed to be too young for this!

Just what terrible experiences did she go through? She looked to be only in her twenties!

The elderly person could not help but to pity her, and gently gazed at her.

"Child, are you alright?"

With bleakly eyes, Lin Shi looked towards the elderly person. "You are?"

As she spoke, she lowered her head and read the words on a piece of paper placed on top of the classical book.

"I’m sorry..." she murmured softly.

The elderly person had glanced at that paper, but he did not read the contents fully.

He had only glanced at a line on the top of the paper, which emotionally moved the steady composure that he always had.

It wrote: The next time that you see these words, you would have already wiped all of your memories away. Your name is Lin Shi. The predecessor of the library’s custodian is an upright man who deserves respect.I guess that he would be extremely skilled in cultivation, and could help me to block off that path. The coordinates of that path are…..

The elderly man’s cultivation skills were indeed deep, and he had read a good chunk of the contents from a glance.

At the bottom, the words written were: You could learn from him in the Sky Dazed School…...

The elderly person did not read the contents of the paper thereafter.

He silently concluded that this lady must have experienced many inexplicably terrible ordeals.

Hence, she had no other choice but to wipe her entire memory away, along with nearly all of her emotions.

"Child, regardless of what you had been through, you seem to have been prepared for this. I had accidentally looked at the words that you wrote on that paper. I did not imagine that you looked up to me so highly," the elderly man chuckled.

Although Lin Shi had wiped her memories away, the elderly man did not.

For the past few days, Lin Shi had been cooped up in the library, unrelentlessly reading and searching for information.

Occasionally, the elderly man would help her by giving some advice.

He could not have imagined that he was so highly respected by the lady.

In the Sky Dazed School, there were no ordinary people. Even the most mediocre student in the school was an innately gifted individual with a specialty.

Those who were the custodians of the Sky Dazed School’s library, must be people of exceptionally high caliber!

During the time spent on Earth, Lin Shi had well-managed a huge business group.

Her IQ was even more impressive than her gift for cultivation!

For these few days, she had made all of the necessary preparations. Hence, everything that had happened was due to her planning.

"I had made a fool of myself — now, I cannot even remember why I had erased my own memories. Nonetheless, I wish to become your disciple. Would you kindly teach me?" Lin Shi sincerely pleaded with the elderly man.

On the bottom of that paper, these words were clearly written: You were originally a student of the Divine Warfare School, under the tutelage of a Divine Lord Cultivator. She threatened you to marry her son, who was the top talent in the entire school —Leng Ao. You must stay far away from them, and be under the aegis of someone more powerful.

The old man was slightly startled, and creased his eyebrows.

Lin Shi passed the slip of paper to the elderly man.

"Sir, you can have a look at this. I’ll tell you everything that I know."

The old man remained silent. He doubted that any important experiences of her life would be written on that slip of paper.

If not, there would not be a need to wipe her memory clean.

Nonetheless, he took a step forward and glanced at it.

When he saw that there was a reference to the Divine Warfare School, his eyebrows twitched.

Certainly, he knew of its existence. The school was always known to be strong, with a rich heritage.

However,it was not comparable to the Sky Dazed School. Still, the Sky Dazed School was one of the top institutions in the Mirror World.

"Divine Lord cultivator..." the old man whispered.

"How could it be her?"

"Sir, you recognise this person?" Lin Shi was surprised.

Although the Mirror World was huge, it was hard to guarantee that two seemingly strangers could not be acquaintances, or even close friends.

This intricately complicated affair was unknown to many.

The preparations that Lin Shi had made before wiping her memory were more than sufficient.

Every time that Lin Shi had mentioned about the Sky Dazed School, her master had no kind words to say. Apparently, her master had a deep hatred against some individuals within it.

It could be due to this that made Lin Shi carry out this decision.

However, now that she had no recollection of her past, she began to worry upon seeing the old man crease his eyebrows.

The old man chuckled, "I do know her, but don’t you worry child. There’s no relationship between us".

"Sir, in that case..." Lin Shi gazed at the old man, her eyes filled with hope.

The old man sighed and shook his head.

"I am unable to accept you as my disciple. You are an exceptional talent, being able to reach the Supreme Lord realm at such a young age. You are not inferior to the geniuses of the Sky Dazed School."

"In that case, then why?"

Lin Shi looked towards the old man expectantly for an answer.

The old man explained, "If I were to accept you as my disciple, then I would be holding you back. The techniques that you use are those of the Gods…..and they seem to be exceptional! They could even be passed on from the Buddha. I could only teach you the Dao ways of the Earth. Hence, I will not be of much help to you, other than..."

The old man pondered for a moment, and then exclaimed.

"I could recommend another master to you!"

Lin Shi earnestly waited for him to continue speaking.

Suddenly, the old man stopped for a few seconds, and then boomed, "She will be here soon!"

At this moment, there was a loud ruckus outside of the library.

As the old man had used a magical formation to seal this level, no one could enter the premises from the outside. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"My fiancee is inside, and I’m looking for her over an urgent matter. What are you doing and why did you seal her inside?"

Leng Ao had furiously shouted from the outside.

A flash of anger had erupted within Lin Shi’s eyes.

Though she had lost her memories, but some of her instincts had been retained!

Besides, she had read the words that she wrote for herself.

The old man frowned and roared, "Whoever is making a ruckus outside, know that you are in a library! SCRAM!"

The old man stood still at his position, and had a terrifying power. Suddenly, he reappeared outside and blasted the young white-shirted man away.

Leng Ao was knocked outward before landing on the ground a few hundred metres away.

Though he did not sustain any injuries, he was engulfed in cold sweat.

However, the anger within him did not dissipate.

This was because he had realised that if Lin Shi were to defect to the Sky Dazed School…...then what would he do?

At this moment, the old man’s chilling voice rang out towards Leng Ao.

"Your fiancee is not here. If you dare to cause a commotion here again, then your punishment will be much worse than this. Scram, you bastard!"

Leng Ao’s handsome face was contorted with shock. Being the top talent of the Divine Warfare School, he should have some reputation and influence within the Mirror World.

But now, he was met with a rude and cold voice.

He was berated by a stranger, and he could not take this insult lying down.

However, he was also clear that this was the Sky Dazed School and not the Divine Warfare School.

Hence, he could only grit his teeth and leave the area. Subsequently, he informed his mother of this incident.

Within the library, the old man reassured Lin Shi.

"Don’t worry, child. Not even him or his Divine Lord cultivator mother could break through this impenetrable fortress!"

As he spoke, the silhouette of a person abruptly appeared beside the old man.

It was a fog shaped like a human, which materialised into a person in the twinkling of an eye.

A gorgeous thirty-five year old lady had appeared in front of Lin Shi.

Without waiting for the old man to speak, the lady glanced towards Lin Shi and exclaimed.

"What a pure and merciful power! Are you a practitioner of the Buddha’s techniques?"

Lin Shi rushed towards the lady to bow.

"I am Lin Shi, and I do indeed practice the Buddha’s techniques".

The lady swept her eyes across Lin Shi’s entire body, and knew of her condition immediately.

" Erased your memories? Forgone your emotions? My goodness…..just what terrible things have you experienced?"

The old man had not even managed to tell these facts to the lady within this short span of time.

"I do not know either. Perhaps there were many reasons," Lin Shi gently chuckled.

At this time, the old man stood at the side and explained Lin Shi’s situation to the lady.

Upon hearing the situation from the old man, the gorgeous lady looked towards Lin Shi and casually smiled.

"I will accept you as my disciple!"

Lin Shi was about to bow in respect, until the lady extended her hand to stop her. "Child, please do not rush. Previously, I had told myself that I could only accept one more disciple. So, being my last disciple, our ceremony has to be more formal than this. One more thing — you had wanted to seal that path. I guess that was because you’re afraid that someone might hurt your loved ones?"

Lin Shi nodded her head hesitantly, and then sheepishly said, "I don’t even remember".

"Wiping your memories away, how could you remember! I will help you to seal that path!"

The gorgeous lady was a swift and decisive person. Upon finishing her words, she had vanished from the area.

Lin Shi was utterly blank.

Glancing over at Lin Shi, the old man laughed.

"Child, you are really blessed with good fortune. I wouldn’t have imagined that the Butterfly Dance Legendary Emperor would really accept you as her disciple. The person that you saw was just her projection. Even her projection would be powerful enough to seal that path. This deity had not appeared for over ten thousand years. This could be the moment for you to meet a saint."

Legendary Emperor?

A Legendary Emperor who had lived for over ten thousand years?

Although Lin Shi’s memories and emotions were wiped cleaned, she was speechless upon hearing those words.

It was difficult to believe that the mesmerising lady had been alive for so long.

Also…...a Legendary Emperor’s Realm cultivator!

They were only second to the saints in terms of their cultivation prowess!

Limitless - Chapter 213: Severed

After all, since Chu Yu was not a student, he could be poached to join another school without straining inter-school ties.

Also, for unexpected scenarios, the powerful individuals will not make a move.

　

Nonetheless, Chu Yu felt that he was being watched.

Previously, when he walked around the Sky Dazed School, nobody will bat an eyelid at the sight of him.

　

Now, it was different. He seemed to be watched everywhere he goes.

This resulted in him not leaving the school, choosing to focus on cultivation and comprehending the Immortal Crane Pill Scripture.

As to the materials that he were studying, they were laid on the tables of many great men before him.

"True Soul Pill? An instant transformation to become a Divine Lord Cultivator? This method of cultivation could only be created by Legendary Emperor Realm Cultivators… or it could even be the work of a saint!"

Upon seeing Chu Yu’s materials, some powerful cultivators would start murmuring to themselves.

In the Mirror World, the number of Supreme Lord Cultivators is unknown.

However, the Supreme Lord Realm is the pinnacle of cultivation.

Hence, such rumours or information regarding cultivators of this realm would definitely attract the attention of many.

After a month had passed from the start of the competition, it was finally time to compete against the underdogs.

The Purple Cloud School's forty-two victories out of fifty matches, resulting in 126 points, is ranked sixteen places amongst the unranked schools.

Under the non-intervention of Xu Xiaoxian, Purple Cloud’s Battle Section were held back.

As time went by, people's understanding of Attack Pills had gradually deepened, and they devised a few counter-measures against it.

In a few matches, some opponents solely brought along powerful counter-measures against the Purple Cloud School.

Amongst the unranked schools, there were many young and powerful prodigies as well.

Meanwhile, Chu Yu did not sharpen his skills on pill refining. Hence, in this kind of scenario, it was difficult to avoid failure.

Against these odds, the Purple Cloud School had not the slightest bit of disappointment.

The tactful hiding of skills was meant as a preparation for future competitions.

If they were to reveal their entire hands during the qualifiers, and were consequently analysed then countered, they would definitely face difficulties.

Hence, although every student of the Pill Refining Section did participate, the ones who participated in the later matches withheld showing off their talents.

This move was very risky, and yet it exemplifies their confidence.

In a month’s time, the high school students would be very carefree.

Their activities were different according to the tier of the school that they were in.

Students of the ninth-ranked tier can only participate in a limited amount of activities. However, when compared to the unranked schools, it was a world of difference.

The Sky Dazed School had many libraries available for students to conduct their academic research.

The Sky Dazed School had too many resources!

　

In any random bookshelf in their libraries, there are many priceless classics.

The ninth-ranked tier had a vast collection of useful books as well.

It would not be an exaggeration to state that any book retrieved from the Sky Dazed libraries, would be a priceless collection in an unranked school.

However, not everyone had the ability to study them!

Even in a ninth-ranked tier’s library, these books were in the top tier.

One must have certain cultivation skills to have access to them.

However, in this place, these books were carelessly placed everywhere.

Every inter-school competition was an academic feast for the students.

Nonetheless, it was also the time when the huge difference between the first-ranked and ninth-ranked tiers was felt.

This was only the scene of a ninth-ranked tier school competing. If a top tier school were to compete, the library would be scattered with books of Divine Lord cultivator level.

Hence, regardless of the world that one lived in, life was not fair. What one valued as priceless may not be the same for another person.

But in Lin Shi’s eyes, these books were treasures!

The 33rd ranked Divine Warfare school was considered average in the third-ranked tier.

Hence, every book in the Divine Warfare School’s library was valuable!

Any book would fetch a sky-high price if it were to be sold.

Thus, the library was equipped with a magical monitoring system. The books were meant to be read only within the confines of the library.

If not, the magical system would immobilise the person bringing the book out.

A True Lord cultivator was rumoured to have attempted stealing books from the library, only to be discovered by the magical system and consequently restrained.

Even a True Lord cultivator was unable to overcome the magical system.

In the end, he was awkwardly immobilised, and had to wait for people from the Sky Dazed School to release him.

No punishments were dished out to the offender, and the Sky Dazed School even gave the book to that True Lord cultivator.

But, the True Lord cultivator was too ashamed to return ever again.

These were anecdotes that Lin Shi had heard before, and she secretly admired the Sky Dazed School.

In the past few days, she was cooped up in the library, endlessly searching for a special book.

She had finally found it.

Looking at the book, Lin Shi felt hesitation welling up within her.

She had decided to study this technique, but there were too many things that were difficult to let go.

She felt that during the past few days, there were eyes spying on her wherever she went.

Though she was mighty lady of the Divine Warfare School, her freedom was severely limited.

Thankfully, those people monitoring her did not have the impudicity to follow her into the library.

During these days, Lin Shi wrote words that could largely be only read by Chu Yu and her, hiding them within the library.

She hoped that if she were to go missing, Chu Yu would be able to find her.

"If I could only be given a few more years’ of time, then I would not do such these things, but…"

Lin Shi sighed silently, and opened an ancient book.

This book was on cultivating one’s mental power.

Within it, there was a chapter on erasing memories...not only erasing the memories of others, but of oneself.

Upon flipping the book to this chapter, tears welled up in Lin Shi’s eyes.

She heaved a deep sigh, and her eyes gradually sharpened.

"I’d said this before, I will never ever betray my own country and my loved ones…ever!"

Lin Shi murmured to herself, and then began learning about this technique.

Lin Shi’s talent was extremely remarkable, and could be among the crème de la crème.

She was nearly as strong as the beings residing within the Mirror World.

While she was learning the technique, the expression of her body was changing as well.

Her facial expression was gradually becoming blank.

Finally, her eyes became icy cold.

This coldness in her eyes were completely different from before.

There was not a hint of emotion!

Boom!

A blast had erupted from Lin Shi’s body.

Afterwards, there was another gigantic shock wave that engulfed the entire library.

There weren't many people in the library, but all of them had felt the shockwave and tilted their heads up in horror.

At a corner, a sleeping elderly person suddenly awoke, and his expression indicated that he was overcome with shock.

He cried out, "Have the Gods finally descended upon us? "

　

In order to be truly considered as a powerful cultivator, one must minimally attain the level of Legendary Emperor Realm.

This was because the power of this shockwave was so strong!

Lin Shi’s back immediately began radiating a God-like magical ring.

That golden-white ring gently illuminated the area and made Lin Shi look saintly.

From being at the basic stage of the Supreme Lord Realm, she had accelerated upwards to the peak of that realm.

The Nascent Soul within her Cinnabar Field meditated and looked skyward, emanating a mystical ring behind her as well!

Whoosh!

That elderly person appeared behind Lin Shi, dumbstruck by her power.

Upon looking at this young lady radiating the aura, many people stood rooted in disbelief.

"How could this be? "

The elderly person was petrified, staring at the golden ring emanating from Lin Shi’s back.

This was the God's Aura!

Legends told that only True Lords cultivators and above could emanate these auras, but these auras were rare nonetheless.

These auras were usually radiated when Divine Lord cultivators were using their power.

How could a Supreme Lord cultivator produce such an aura?

Could it be that this lady was a God’s close disciple?

The elderly person did not dare to interfere, and instead activated the magical formation system. Afterwards, she evacuated everyone out of the library, and sealed the premises.

While the bystanders were evacuated, gossip was rife as nobody understood what had transpired.

In the distant Divine Warfare School, a beautiful twenty-nine year old looked skyward as she was cultivating in secret.

Suddenly, her eyes flew open! She was utterly shocked and in a state of complete disbelief.

The sacred recording mark that she had left on Lin Shi’s body had disappeared!

"You little scum...you dare to run?" the lady’s voice was icy cold, and her eyes flashed with a killing intent.

Immediately, she retrieved her phone and texted the news out.

Leng Ao, who was currently in the Sky Dazed School, was overcome with shock as he received the news.

"Where is she?" he asked those around him.

Unsuspecting of anything, the people around him replied, "In the library".

"She did not step out of it at all?"

"Yes, she was always at that corner."

　

Upon hearing those words, Leng Ao furrowed his eyebrows.

His mother had just informed him that the sacred recording mark on Lin Shi’s body had disappeared. He was instructed to find Lin Shi immediately, watch over her vigilantly and await for his mother’s arrival.

Leng Ao was unnerved by this piece of news, as it had been too many years since his mother had stepped foot out of the Divine Warfare School.

Could it be that Lin Shi had got into an accident?

In the library, Lin Shi had completed her cultivation, and gently opened her eyes.

　　

Devoid of emotions, her eyes only reflected a sense of tranquility.

She had completely severed all ties with her past.

　　

Even a saint would face immense difficulty from retrieving any memories of her past from her mind.

The current Lin Shi knew only her name. How she had came to be, and the events that had transpired — all of these memories were wiped away.

Wiping her memories had severed her attachment to nearly all forms of emotions!

And, the aura on her back was becoming increasingly lustrous.

Library of Heaven's Path - Chapter 168: The Discerning Ability of a Master Teacher

Pu!

Everyone's body shook, as though they had been struck by lightning.

Initially, they thought that perhaps Sun Qiang may have made a mistake, or perhaps their ears were playing tricks on them. Yet, that fellow repeated the same message.

Cursing Liu shi's family...

Furthermore, so brazenly. The heck, fatty, where did your confidence come from?

Master Yuanyu was frozen on the spot and tears streamed down his face.

I had only spoken of Master Teacher Yang Xuan's existence, I didn't mean to offend anyone... Now great, if Liu shi were to be maddened, it would definitely cause an uproar. If Yang Xuan turns to be a real master teacher and he pursues the matter, a battle would definitely ensue. Afterward, ... there would be no more afterward...

The crowd was shocked. Sun Qiang thought that the reaction meant that he was spot-on and he stood proudly.

That was the method that the old master used to scam Ling Tianyu. The moment he opened his mouth, the other party immediately gave in. He had imitated Zhang Xuan's disposition and gesture down to the very details, making him seem like a superior existence which had seen through the fabrics of the world.

With his head tilted upward, his glanced downward to see if the other party had conceded to his greatness and kneeled down to call him 'master'. Yet, he only saw the frosty look on the other party’s face. In fact, even his guards drew their swords.

"Old master, I am going to kill him..." The guard bellowed as he prepared to charge forward.

"Hm? Why isn't it working?" Looking at the guard's behavior, no matter how foolish Sun Qiang could be, he realized that something was definitely amiss. Gedeng, his heart leaped. Could it be that his statement was inaccurate? Even so, he decided that he must uphold his status and authority.

Whenever the old master spoke, he often incurred the wrath of others. But after his words proved to be right, the other party would immediately give in.

Upon thinking of this, Sun Qiang's confidence surged once more, "How about this, allow me to touch your wife... Oh, since your wife isn't here... You... are a beast, you're looking for it..."

After musing for a moment, he recalled the other catchphrases of the old master.

The surroundings were completely silent.

Big brother, I thought that you were quite bold to have cursed Liu shi's family. To think that you still have more up your sleeves...

Wanting to touch Liu shi's wife, calling Liu shi a beast, saying that he was asking for it... I have seen brazen people, but I truly haven't seen anyone as brazen as you...

Liu shi's face was also steeled. His face twitched uncontrollably and he looked to be about to pass out from anger.

If not for his incredible tolerance, he would have definitely killed this fellow with a single slap of his.

"Old master, please allow me to kill this foolish lad who dares to insult you!"

The guard, Ah Yun, clasped his hands as he asked Liu shi for permission.

"Tell him who I am!"

Liu shi flung his robe.

He actually desired to kill the person before him as well. However, the other party’s arrogance caused him to be apprehensive.

If not a master teacher, how would a lowly butler dare to behave in such a manner?

If the other party were truly an incredible master teacher, he wouldn't be able to withstand the other party's wrath when he finds out that his butler was killed.

Thus, it was better for him to behave prudently, deciding to first reveal his identity and observe the other party's attitude.

"Fatty, our old master is the Honorary Grand Duke of the Beiwu 2nd Tier Kingdom, Master Teacher Liu Ling..." Ah Yun stepped forward and declared.

"Like I care whether you are some grand duke or whatsoever..." Halfway through his words, his plump body trembled as he asked, "What did you say? Master teacher? He is a master teacher?"

He might be able to snub the grand dukes of other countries, but the same cannot be said about master teachers.

"Indeed, our old master is a 1-star master teacher. For you to insult him, you are truly courting death!"

Ah Yun clenched his teeth.

A master teacher is not an existence that can be sullied by anyone. To curse his entire family in public, demand to touch his wife, and call him a beast... Just these were sufficient to warrant his death penalty over a hundred times.

"Courting death?"

Sun Qiang's mouth twitched. He nearly knelt from the fear that he felt.

He thought that he could just act cool and peacefully pass off as an expert for once while the old master wasn't present in order to improve the old master's impression of him. Yet, in the midst of doing so, he became a fool instead.

The old master did the exact same things as well, but why is it that he was always able to get the other party to kneel in fear, not daring to even breathe loudly, while on the other hand, he just had to meet with a master teacher...

Why is there such a huge disparity even though we are both humans?

Insulting a master teacher... Isn't this equivalent to committing suicide?

What should I do?

Sun Qiang's plump face folded into countless creases and he was on the verge of tears.

"Go and report to your old master that Master Teacher Liu Ling, Master Teacher Zhuang Xian, and Master Teacher Zheng Fei are here. As for your matter, I will settle it personally with your old master!"

Seeing the previously arrogant plump butler trembling in fright, Master Teacher Liu Ling waved him away.

If the other party were truly a master teacher, letting off his subordinate could be considered a favor to him, equivalent to giving him face. On the other hand, if the other party turns out to be bogus, he could make a big fuss and take him down immediately, thus exacting vengeance for the insult. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"The old master has been out since morning... I don't know when he'll be back..." Upon hearing that the other party would not be dealing with him for now, Sun Qiang heaved a sigh of relief.

Upon knowing the other party's identity, he no longer dared to behave as arrogantly as he did before.

"You don't know when he'll be back?" Liu Ling and the others frowned.

They can't possibly keep waiting here for him.

"Yes!" Sun Qiang nodded his head.

"Alright then. Here is our name scroll, you take it for now. We'll pay our visits when your old master is back."

Liu Ling beckoned and the guard, Ah Yun, stepped forward to pass a name scroll.

"Yes!" Sun Qiang did not dare to refute his words and immediately accepted the name scroll from the guard's hands. Upon seeing the words 'master teacher' on it, his eyebrows twitched uncontrollably.

"Let's go!" Since the other party wasn't here, the three master teachers couldn't be bothered to waste their time on a butler. Thus, they turned around to leave.

Only after seeing them disappear into the distance did Sun Qiang heave a sigh of relief. He wiped away the cold sweat on his body before walking into the courtyard.

Upon entering, he felt his knees give in and he fell to the floor, paralyzed.

Looks like one can't just simply go around feigning to be an expert. Otherwise... One might not even know how he dies... I will never do it ever again...

…………………………

"Liu shi, why didn't you directly kill that fellow who insulted you?"

When the crowd left, the guard, Ah Yun couldn’t help but inquire.

Those who are able to become master teachers are by no means kind. Liu shi never hesitates when it comes to killing others. But why was he able to tolerate the plump butler saying such words to him?

"Brother Zheng, what do you think of it?"

Ignoring his question, Liu Ling turned to Zheng shi, Zheng Fei, and asked.

"The master residing in the mansion doesn't seem to be a simple figure. If he is truly a master teacher, it is likely that his capabilities are superior to ours." Zheng Fei nodded his head with a grim look.

"Indeed!" Zhuang shi, Zhuang Xian, nodded his head as well.

"But... didn't we not see the owner of the mansion?"

Hearing the conversation between the three master teachers, everyone felt puzzled.

They didn't see the old master the plump butler spoke of. If so, how can they be so sure that the other party's capabilities are superior to theirs?

Even Yuanyu, who was following behind, felt perplexed.

"We didn't see him, but we saw his butler." Liu shi said.

"That weak fellow?" Ah Yun became even more confused. Was there anything special with that weak fellow?

"You all have only seen the surface!" Liu shi shook his head. "I have taken a look at the butler’s constitution. It is not just poor; it can be considered to be extremely inferior. Logically speaking, his limit would have been Fighter 3-dan Zhenqi realm. However, did you see how strong he actually was?"

"Fighter 4-dan Pigu realm advanced stage..."

Ah Yun hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Indeed, he has reached Pigu realm advanced stage. Furthermore... Based on how he doesn't seem to have perfect control over his zhenqi, his breakthrough should be something that occurred recently. Putting this together with what Master Yuanyu said, that this Sun Qiang is someone he hired on a whim and that he was previously just a merchant in the commercial city... It is very likely that the rise in his strength is due to the guidance from the master of the mansion..."

After which, a grim expression appeared on Liu shi's face. "Given such inferior constitution and unexceptional cultivation technique, the zhenqi in his body should have long sunk due to excessive impurities, clogging all of the meridians throughout his body. Yet, he was able to induce a breakthrough in him in a few short days, even raising his strength by an entire realm... It would be hard for me to induce such growth in others."

As master teachers, they specialized in guiding one's cultivation. As such, they were able to easily recognize Sun Qiang’s unique condition.

There are clots in Sun Qiang's meridians, causing his impure zhenqi to sink. According to logical deduction, it should have already been an incredible feat for him to reach Zhenqi realm pinnacle. Yet, contrary to their expectations, the latter had achieved Pigu realm advanced stage. No matter how foolish they were to be, it is obvious that the other party possesses exceptional abilities.

If Zhang Xuan were to hear their conclusion, he would definitely be astounded.

Master teachers aren't just for show, their discernment abilities were indeed impressive.

It is no wonder that it could become a profession that everyone on the continent fears. The sharpness of their eyes isn't something just anyone can match up to.

"If I'm not wrong, the other party had used an extremely pure zhenqi to destroy the shackles in his body and meld the sunken zhenqi, thus allowing him to achieve a breakthrough. Then, the sunk zhenqi he accumulated over numerous years caused his cultivation realm to soar, eventually stopping at Pigu realm advanced stage!"

The silent Zhuang shi hesitated for a moment before speaking.

If Sun Qiang were here, he would definitely be shocked. His experience was exactly as how the master teacher before him had described it to be.

"To be able to meld the sunk zhenqi with his and break through the clots in his meridians, that person's zhenqi must be at least intermediate tier. Or else... his cultivation must have reached Zongshi realm!"

Liu shi nodded his head, agreeing to Zhuang shi's words. Then, he turned to Ah Yun and said, "Regardless of whether he is an expert who possesses intermediate tier zhenqi or a zongshi... Even if he isn't a master teacher, he isn't someone that we can afford to offend. On the other hand, if he is a master teacher, even if he isn't as experienced as us, it is likely that he wields a greater level of potential. If he had slaughtered his butler back then, it would have been equivalent to falling out with the other party, thus making it impossible to reconcile with him in future. If so, we might as well sell him a favor. After all, that butler is just an insignificant figure. He was probably scared witless after knowing of our identity."

"Yes!" Ah Yun nodded his head.

He knew that his old master possessed incredible discernment abilities and that he was able to tell the truth through minor details. Thus, he did not inquire further about the matter.

"Incredible!"

Upon listening to their deduction, Master Yuanyu widened his mouth in astonishment.

It is no wonder that master teacher is such a prestigious occupation. With a single glance, they were able to analyze so many details. Their eyes are truly fearsome.

"But old master, that person isn't in his mansion, so what should we do now?"

Ah Yun asked.

"Even though he isn't in his mansion, it doesn't mean that we are devoid of ways to verify his identity. Inform Emperor Shen Zhui of the matter and tell him to summon the few people who had been treated by this Yang Xuan to the royal palace. I want to take a look at them personally..."

Liu shi delegated.

"Yes!" Ah Yun nodded his head.

Upon hearing those words, Master Yuanyu was impressed.

It wasn't of great importance that the person in question wasn't present. It wasn't a secret that Yang Xuan had helped Ling Tianyu, Du Miaoxuan, Luo Chong, and Apothecary Chen Xiao... As long as they were to gather and question them, they should be able to understand the situation.

It would then be clear whether the other party is genuinely a master teacher.

Library of Heaven's Path - Chapter 167: The Arrogant Sun Qiang

Dong dong dong dong!

Stepping forward, Master Yuanyu started to knock on the door. Not too long later, the door opened and Sun Qiang emerged, holding out his belly with conceit.

Glancing once at the crowd, he said, "Pay three million gold coins and wait at the door. The old master will invite you in when he feels like meeting you."

Master Yuanyu is prominent among the upper echelons in the capital and many people know him. However, insignificant figures such as Sun Qiang never had the chance to meet him.

Besides... He doesn’t care who he is anyway.

The old master is a master teacher. Even if you were a tiger or a dragon, you had better lay low obediently.

"Cough cough..." Master Yuanyu nearly choked on his own saliva.

There are three master teachers behind him. For a small butler to act so arrogantly... isn't he afraid of being beaten to death?

"I am Yuanyu and I am here to pay respects to your master..."

Even though he was displeased, he understood that it was possible that the person before him to be the butler of a master teacher. Even though he was of high standing in the Tianxuan Kingdom, he did not dare to get involved in a face-off against a master teacher.

"Who cares whether you are Yuanyu or Fangyu, didn't you hear what I just said? Pay three million and wait out here. Perhaps, you might get an opportunity to meet the old master like that. Otherwise, just scram."

Sun Qiang waved chubby his hands impatiently, as though chasing off flies.

If you don't have any money, don't put on an act.

"Do you know who our master is?" A guard couldn't stand watching on and bellowed at Sun Qiang.

"Do I look like I care who your master is? If you want to enter the residence, you have to follow our rules. Stop talking crap here. Stop putting on an act here and just scram if you don't have the money. If you don't even have three million, what rights do you all have to be acting so haughtily before me?"

Sun Qiang glanced at him with disdain.

If you are unwilling to spend the money, you should just get lost. Bragging about your master... No matter how incredible your master is, can he be greater than a master teacher?

"You..."

That guard nearly spurted blood.

His master was Liu shi. Regardless of he went, he was always treated with utmost respect. Yet, in the eyes of this fellow, he became a poor bloke and someone putting on an act...

You are the one who is putting on an act, your entire family is putting on an act!

His face flushed. Just as he was about to reveal his master's identity to reprimand the other party, Liu shi stretched out his hand and stopped him, "We're just passing by and we would like to pay the old master a visit. We trouble you to help report our presence to him..."

Before he could finish his words, Sun Qiang stepped forward and used his plump hands to pat the other party’s face, "Old man, are you deaf? Or is there something wrong with your head? Did you not hear what I just said? If you want to pay a visit to the old master, you need to pay three million. If you don't have any money, scram! This is the rule... If you don't know what rules are, they are standards that one needs to abide by. Get it?"

"Ah..."

Seeing his actions, Master Yuanyu shuddered and nearly fainted in shock.

Slapping Liu shi's face...

The few guards following behind him was taken aback. They stood rooted to the spot in a daze. They were on the verge of going insane.

The heck!

This fellow actually dared to slap Liu shi's face? Even saying that there is something wrong with his head... This is no longer a matter or being courageous or not. You are really courting death...

Even Liu shi was stunned.

Clearly, he didn't expect the fatty before him to behave like this. His eyebrows twitched furiously.

No matter what, he is a master teacher, a person respected by everyone else. Countless experts who paid him a visit did not even dare to breathe loudly before him. Yet, this fellow struck his face... At that instant, he was so stunned that he didn’t know how to react.

He felt so stifled that blood was threatening to spurt from his mouth.

However, this wasn't the time for him to get angry. The other party obviously did not know of his identity. As a master teacher, an esteemed guest of Tianxuan Kingdom, bickering with an insignificant figure like Sun Qiang is truly an embarrassing act.

With a swift movement, he dodged the second slap from the other party. Suppressing the anger within, he beckoned the person from his back. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Ah Yun!"

"Yes!"

The guard behind immediately recovered and passed a jake token over. "This is our master's Tutelage Jade Token. Anyone in possession of this is entitled to two hours of guidance by our master. It should be worth three million..."

Some master teachers would distribute Tutelage Jade Tokens with their unique mark on it. As long as one possesses such an object, he is entitled to free tutelage from the master teacher.

This object is the symbol of identity for a master teacher, and it can be traded for money.

After all, a master teacher's lesson is something of great value; very little people had the chance to attend such a lesson. Even Tongxuan realm pinnacle experts would fight with all their might for that opportunity to receive guidance from a master teacher.

In terms of money, it is definitely worth more than three million.

Pah!

Before he could pass the jade token over to Sun Qiang, the latter threw it out as though it was trash, causing it to smash into smithereens on the floor. "Do you have a screw loose? You think that lousy jade of yours is worth three million? Do you take me for a fool? If you don't have any money, scram!"

After which, he shot them a look of disdain before walking back into the residence and shutting the door.

As Tianxuan Kingdom had no master teachers, such Tutelage Jade Tokens weren't in circulation in the market. Naturally, Sun Qiang had never seen it before. He thought that they were unable to come up with the sum and were casually using some broken jade to hoodwink him. In fact, he thought that he was already sparing the other party's dignity by not having the guards chase them away.

"You..."

Seeing the other party toss away the jade token and staring at him with such contemptuous eyes, the guards felt so infuriated that they were on the verge of fainting.

The heck, why would someone find such an unreasonable person to serve as their butler?

"Brother Sun, don't be in such a hurry. Here are bills worth three million gold. May I trouble you to inform Yang shi of our arrival..."

Seeing that the other party was about to close the doors, Master Yuanyu could not longer hold himself back and stood forward to resolve the matter.

If this matter was left to be, the three master teachers might very well blow their top. He was only a mere physician and he was afraid of getting implicated in a fight among master teachers just because he brought them over.

"Un, that's more like it. At least you understand fast!"

Taking over the stack of bills, Sun Qiang lowered his head to verify its authenticity before nodding his head in satisfaction. Then, he lamented, "If you have money, why do you all still take out some rotten jade? I've seen stingy people, but I've never seen such stingy people. Don't you know that I, Sun Qiang, am a very principled man? If you wish to enter without paying up... Don't even dream about it!"

Hearing those words, everyone's mouth twitched furiously. Even Yuanyu almost failed to hold in his anger.

Brother, do you know that the rotten jade you just smashed is a Tutelage Jade Token? Do you know how much it is truly worth?

A Tongxuan realm expert would not hesitate to put their life on the line just to obtain one of that. Yet, you simply discarded it so casually, so though it is something worthless...

Are you really a master teacher’s butler?

Otherwise, how can you fail to identify such an object?

"Alright, wait here. The old master had some affairs to attend to and he is currently out. When he returns and finds time for you, he will summon you in."

Keeping the gold bills properly, the fatty gestured.

"He's out?" Master Yuanyu's eyebrows shot up.

The heck! If he went out, why didn't you say so earlier? After accepting the money, you tell us that we have to wait for him to return...

It is one thing if I had come alone. However... How can you keep these three masters waiting here?

"Can I bother you to quickly report the news to the old master? We really have urgent matters for your old master..."

Suppressing his anger, Master Yuanyu asked.

"What is the matter, to be of such urgency?"

Sun Qiang inquired.

After the other party paid the sum, his attitude became obviously much better than before. After all, customers are the gods (emperors).

"No matter what it is, we're here to speak to the old master, not to you!" The guard who took out the jade token earlier could no longer repress his rage.

"Un? Why, you feel embarrassed to say so? Me, elder brother Qiang, have followed the old master for quite some time and have learned many things from him. If it is just a simple matter, there might not be a need for the old master to get involved, I might be able to solve it..."

Sun Qiang lifted his plump face haughtily and sneered coldly.

What a joke! I am the old master’s successor. I have witnessed his means with my own eyes. All that needs to be done is to firstly bluff the subject, have them reveal their own flaws, and then finally try his best to hoodwink the other party. Given my abilities, I should be more than capable of deceiving you fellows who aren't even willing to pay up.

"You've learned many things from him?"

The guard was about to speak, but Liu shi abruptly interrupted him, "Since you're able to tell, why don't you tell me what's wrong with me?"

"You?"

Sun Qiang's fat body circled around Liu shi before stepping backward. Recalling the old master's disposition and attitude, he lifted his head forty-five degrees upward and looked at the other party calmly, as though an nonmaterialistic expert. "You... Is your family doing well?"

"What did you say?"

Liu shi was taken aback by his words and nearly fainted from shock.

He had merely requested the other party to diagnose his condition, why did he suddenly start insulting him?

Master Yuanyu's body staggered. He felt so stifled that he could knock his head against the wall.

The heck... Heavens, you might as well strike me dead with a bolt of lightning... I truly can't take this anymore...

This... The pressure is too great...

The anxiety I had felt in the past few minutes seems more than what I had experienced in my entire life.

Ignoring their astonishment and anger, Sun Qiang tried his best to recall the gestures and words of the old master and chuckled lightly, "Oh? You didn't get my words? Then I'll phrase it in another way then. Are the physical conditions of your family members still alright?"

Library of Heaven's Path - Chapter 166: The Kingdom's Book Collection Vault

"Oh?" Shen Zhui turned to look at Master Yuanyu.

"A few days ago, a master teacher arrived in the capital and judging from his deeds, he appears to be more than just a 1-star."

Master Yuanyu spoke of the news that he had heard of.

"Master teacher? Not just a 1-star?" Emperor Shen Zhui had been away all this time and he hadn't had the time to look through the report Pavilion Elder Qian sent him. Thus, he wasn’t aware of the '5-star' incident.

"Yes. This master teacher effortlessly treated the illness plaguing Ling Tianyu's wife, solved Du Miaoxuan's persistent affliction..." Master Yuanyu started recounting all that he knew about the matter.

As a master physician, he was once invited to treat each of these people and thus, he knew the level of difficulty involved. Yet, this 'Yang shi' was able to cure them fully in just a short ten to twenty minutes. Such a feat left him astonished, and that was also the reason why he wanted to pay the latter a visit.

"He is a master teacher just because he treated someone?" Hearing the conversation between the two, Zhuang shi shook his head. "Even though master teachers are capable at all fields, their main duty revolves around guiding others to achieve a breakthrough of their current level of cultivation. Being able to treat them, that simply means that he is a master physician."

Liu shi and Zheng shi also shook their heads in response to Master Yuanyu's words as well, clearly disapproving of his view.

It was no wonder that they were skeptical. Even though it is said that master teachers are capable of guiding any craft and can treat others as well, those are actually the higher tier master teachers. The typical 1-star to 2-star master teachers can only help others to achieve cultivation realm breakthroughs and only guide those in the specific crafts that they are skilled in.

Besides, master teachers are prestigious figures who have eyes on them wherever they go. How is it possible for one to arrive in Tianxuan Kingdom without anyone knowing, even renting a mansion and living here?

"Er..." Master Yuanyu was unable to refute his words at all.

This 'Master Teacher Yang Xuan' caused quite a huge ruckus recently. However, his deeds mainly revolved around treating and curing others, and he didn't seem to have helped any others break through their current cultivation realm, with the exception of Du Miaoxuan. Besides, it was only rumored that he is a master teacher. As Master Yuanyu had yet to meet him personally, he was unable to confirm this fact for himself.

"What did you say his name is? I know all of the 2-star master teachers in the surrounding kingdoms." Sensing his awkwardness, Liu shi stepped in quickly, smiling.

"He is called Yang Xuan. I don't know much about the details..." Master Yuanyu said.

"Yang Xuan?"

Liu shi hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "There isn't a 2-star master teacher going by such a name in the surrounding kingdoms. In fact, I also know of some 3-star master teachers, but I don't recall any of them being named as such!"

Master teachers have their own circles as well. Even though Liu shi is only a 1-star master teacher, he still has a rough idea of how many master teachers of each tier there are in the nearby kingdoms and is able to name them. Yang Xuan... This is the first time he heard of such a person.

"He is probably a fraud. As you have mentioned, he demands three million before one can pay him a visit. Will a true master teacher be concerned with material wealth?" Zhuang shi sneered.

Master teachers possess incredible standing. Regardless of what it is that they need, with a single word, all powers would come rushing forward to fulfill their demands, even the royal family. For the other party to have to rent a mansion and demand a three million visiting fee, he is clearly a fraud who is out for the money.

"This..." Master Yuanyu remained conflicted.

In the past two days, news regarding Master Teacher Yang Xuan had been spreading like wildfire. Hence, he had wanted to pay him a visit. Now upon witnessing the three master teachers claim that the other party is likely to be a fraud, he is experiencing dissonance.

"Actually, it is easy to verify whether he is a fraud or not. Elder Tian's birthday is still a few days away and I happen to be free tomorrow. I can accompany you to his mansion to take a personal look at whether he is a master teacher or not!" Liu shi said.

"I would like to accompany you two as well. Master teacher is a profession that should never be sullied. To think that someone would feign as a master teacher. Hmph, I would like to see the face of that brazen fellow who dares to play with fire!" Zhuang shi harrumphed coldly.

"Bring me along as well. Honestly speaking, I am also quite interested." Zheng shi chuckled.

"Alright!" Master Yuanyu nodded his head.

It is just like the master teachers had said; it is impossible to pretend to be the real deal. If the man truly were a master teacher, even if the three master teachers were to head there, it would be no big deal. However, if the other party turns out to be a fake, they would expose him on the spot and he wouldn't have to be conflicted over the matter.

Throughout the entire length of the discussion between the three master teachers, Emperor Shen Zhui did not dare to interject at all.

Even though he is the sovereign of the kingdom, compared to the monsters known as master teachers, he did not dare to be disrespectful in the least. Feeling helpless, Emperor Shen Zhui sighed.

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Oblivious to the fact that three master teachers had arrived in the kingdom and that they were intent on exposing his fraud, Zhang Xuan woke up and leisurely stretched his body. The sun was already high up in the sky.

After packing his items for a short while, he ate his breakfast and briefed Sun Qiang. "I will be heading out now. If anyone comes looking for him, have them wait outside."

"Yes, old master!"

Sun Qiang nodded his head with pride.

He is completely satisfied with his role as the butler of a master teacher. Regardless of whether it was the Four Great Clans or the nobles, all of the existences which he had to fawn up to are now lowering their heads before him.

Regardless of your identity, since the old master says so, you had better wait outside obediently...

He was filled with confidence after the experiences involving Ling Tianyu and Du Miaoxuan.

Oblivious to his thoughts, Zhang Xuan simply thought that he had understood his words and nodded his head before heading out of the residence.

After finding a remote alley, he transformed his appearance and walked toward Lu Chen's residence without delay.

Master Lu Chen had said that he was going to bring him to the kingdom's Book Collection Vault today. With that, he should be able to gather sufficient Pixue realm manuals so as to advance his cultivation.

Not too long after, he arrived at Master Lu's residence.

"Brother Zhang, I have to apologize to you..."

An apologetic look appeared on Master Lu Chen's face when he saw Zhang Xuan.

"Apologize? Could it be that I have been denied entry to the kingdom's Book Collection Vault?" 'Gedeng', Zhang Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

If he were unable to enter, where else can he find the books to feed the Library of Heaven's Path?

"That's not it. I have raised an unfilial son..." Master Lu Chen shook his head.

"Unfilial son?" Zhang Xuan had no idea what Master Lu Chen was driving at.

What do you raising an unfilial son have to do with me? It's not like I know him...

"Indeed. I have only heard of that matter yesterday. It seems like my unfilial son had brought you trouble by challenging you to a Teacher Evaluation. I'm very sorry about that. I'll head over to the academy, later on, to have him admit his defeat..."

Master Lu Chen said.

"Teacher Evaluation?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback. "Master Lu Chen, it can't be that... Lu Xun laoshi is your son?"

"Indeed, it's that unfilial fellow. We had an argument three years ago and following which, he left home in a rage. After that, he had never once returned back here..." Master Lu Chen shook his head.

"Er... Since I am already prepared for the Teacher Evaluation, Master Lu Chen doesn't have to worry about this. Otherwise, he might think that I am trying to back down from the matter and had you do so..."

Zhang Xuan smiled bitterly.

He had never imagined that Lu Xun would be Master Lu Chen's son.

This is too much of a coincidence.

Even so, news of the duel had already leaked out, so it is too late for him to back down now. Since he is going to slap the other party on his face, it is best that he proceeded with it honorably. If Master Lu Chen really were to create a ruckus, wouldn't his reputation fall to the gutters?

If he were to seek assistance from the father after finding himself being unable to match up with the son... What is the difference from looking for a student's parent after finding himself being unable to deal with an unruly student?

This isn't this way of dealing with problems.

"Alright then..."

Seeing the other party’s persistence, Master Lu Chen could only drop the matter at that.

"Brother Zhang, that child of mine never once suffered a setback and he grew complacent as a result. It would be good that you could show him that the world is big, and there is always someone better out there. This way, he might rein in his arrogance, helping with his future growth."

Master Lu Chen spoke of his anticipation.

That son of his was simply too arrogant. Just because of a few words that he said, the son left home and never returned once since then. He had also nearly fallen ill due to the overwhelming anger he felt then.

If this Brother Zhang can teach him a lesson, that would be for the best. Only after suffering a setback can one understand that there are people who are even more capable out there, and only by lowering his head will he walk a further distance.

"Er... Alright then!"

He was just considering whether he should go easy on Lu Xun given his amiable relationship with Master Lu Chen.

However, since the other party said so, given how this Lu Xun laoshi had been trying to do him in, he didn't mind returning the favor.

Chatting while walking, they soon arrived at the palace.

The Book Collection Vault is within the royal palace. It contains the countless book gathered from all across the entire kingdom throughout the countless years since its inception. Only the royal family and the most powerful nobles and officials are allowed entry into it.

As the emperor's tutor, it wasn't a big deal for Master Lu Chen to bring someone into the palace. The guards immediately stood aside to allow the duo entry.

"As expected of the royal palace..."

Zhang Xuan surveyed his surroundings while walking toward the Book Collection Vault.

Even though the Tianxuan Kingdom isn't a huge country, it's palace is extremely luxurious. It is in no way inferior to the palaces in his previous life. In fact, in some aspects, it might even be more extravagant than them.

There are countless patios within the royal palace. Without someone to lead the way, it is easy for one to get lost.

Under Master Lu Chen's guidance, they passed by several corridors and soon, they stopped in front of a giant building.

"This is the Book Collection Vault!"

Master Lu Chen pointed with a smile.

Zhang Xuan looked forward and saw a tall building dozens of meters tall before him. Written in gold on the horizontal plaque were three grand words 'Book Collection Vault'. It looked exceptionally spectacular and radiant as it reflected the sun’s rays.

"This is Emperor Shen Zhui's Golden Dragon Token. With it, you can flip through the books within as you like. However, you are not to touch any of the formations within. I won't be accompanying you in."

With a flick of his wrist, he whipped out a golden token and passed it to Zhang Xuan.

A massive savage dragon was inscribed on it.

"Master Lu Chen, thanks for your help!" Receiving the Golden Dragon Token from the other party's hands, Zhang Xuan clasped his hand gratefully.

The kingdom's Book Collection Vault is one of the most important locations in the kingdom. As such, there are bound to be formations and restrictions created by formation masters within to guard its interior. Without this object, it is likely that one would be attacked upon entering its compounds.

"There is no need to be so formal with me, it's nothing much. Alright, I'll be leaving now. Feel free to look through whatever books you wish to. No one will interrupt you." Master Lu Chen chuckled as he stroked his beard.

"Alright!" Zhang Xuan didn't dawdle any longer. With the Gold Dragon Token in his hand, he walked straight in.

The kingdom's Book Collection Vault truly lives up to its reputation. There are countless bookshelves within it and one couldn't see the other end with a single glance. Books on all crafts occupied the shelves and with a brief look, they seem to number in the tens of million.

"It wasn't easy to get in here. I have to imprint all of these books into the Library of Heaven's Path!"

Seeing so many books for the first time, Zhang Xuan trembled in excitement. He did not hurry to look for books on cultivation technique and instead, walked forward to the first row of bookshelves and started to casually flip through the books.

Hualala, hualala!

The sound of books flipping started to echo in the Book Collection Vault.

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While Zhang Xuan was busy flipping books in the Book Collection Vault, Master Yuanyu, bringing along Liu shi, Zheng shi, and Zhuang shi had arrived at the entrance of his residence.

"This is where that Yang shi lives..."

Master Yuanyu pointed.

"Un. Knock on the door!" Liu shi gestured.