Chapter 1048: He Is a Heaven-Acknowledged Master!

Boom!

The earth trembled, countless houses collapsed, and before them appeared a huge palm print. Zhang Xuan was utterly disheveled, covered in dust.

Fortunately, he had reacted quickly and let the ruthless man attack; otherwise, they would both have been crushed into meat patties and killed on the spot.

How can he be so strong?

Feng Xun gritted his teeth, his face full of disbelief.

As a thousand-man commander of the War Master Hall, he could easily kill ordinary Saint Realm Fourth Layer masters, but this one before him seemed like an unshakable mountain... far stronger than expected.

Could it be that he had held back his strength when fighting Master Wu?

Impossible!

"No, he must have refined the Thunder Origin Pearl and used it along with the great formation!" Feng Xun's pupils contracted, his eyes filled with terror.

He had thought intervening could stop him, but now it seemed too late!

Although the other party hadn't fully mastered the Thunder Origin Pearl, it appeared he had refined at least seventy to eighty percent of it. With that and the formation, even a Saint Realm Fifth Layer expert might not be able to contend with him, let alone them.

Who are you?

Like Feng Xun's shock, Shi Ye Wang was also horrified. He turned his head sharply and stared coldly at Zhang Xuan.

The killing aura just now was terrifying, no less than his own. That it suddenly emanated from a human youth made him unable to believe it.

Let's go!

Knowing that with Feng Xun here, the more he said, the more trouble it would cause, Zhang Xuan gave a low shout, pulled him, and continued fleeing outward.

This fellow before him was far more powerful than Zi Ye Wang, Jin Ye Wang, and the others. Even if the two of them tried to stop him, they wouldn't succeed. Rather than be killed, it was better to leave quickly.

Want to leave? Do you think you can?

With a cold snort, Shi Ye Wang spread his five fingers and grabbed fiercely.

Crash!

The floating Thunder Origin Pearl fell completely into his palm. He flicked his finger, and with a roar, several bolts of lightning struck down from the sky, forming a cage that enveloped the two.

We can't escape...

Seeing the surroundings sealed off, and that charging through would likely reduce them to ashes on the spot, Zhang Xuan's heart turned cold.

The other party had fully refined the Thunder Origin Pearl and taken control of the Thunder Sea Grand Formation. As long as they couldn't leave the formation's range, they couldn't escape his pursuit.

Master Zhang, our War Master Hall has a secret technique that can instantly double our strength. I'll go block him, and you take the chance to escape...

Struggling, Feng Xun stood up, positioned himself in front of Zhang Xuan, and waved his hand.

Double your strength? After using it, will you still have a chance to escape?

Frowning, Zhang Xuan looked at him.

Such secret techniques that rapidly boost power usually damage one's foundation and cultivation. Once used, even if you can kill the opponent, you yourself will not live long.

Instead of answering his question, Feng Xun smiled lightly: "Dean Zhang, your students were humiliated by our War Master Hall. To be honest... the first time I saw you, I didn't like you! The duel was just an excuse to find a chance to teach you a lesson, but unfortunately, I never succeeded!"

"Though I dislike you, I also know... that you alive are more useful than me. You have a greater role for humanity!"

"I don't want to admit it, but I have to... Thinking about it feels somewhat sad."

"But it's nothing. The prosperity of humanity is more important than personal inclusion. So... in a moment, I'll break the lightning blockade, and you take the chance to escape. Run as fast as you can... and make sure you survive!"

Escape?

Unexpectedly, this fellow could set aside personal grudges at a critical moment and focus on humanity. Zhang Xuan felt moved and nodded: "Alright!"

Let's begin!

Seeing his agreement, Feng Xun breathed a sigh of relief, raised his brows, and suddenly his aura surged upward.

Rumble!

Just as his aura peaked and he was about to activate the secret technique, he suddenly felt a force strike the back of his head. His vision went black, and his body fell heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Even if you used the secret technique, we still couldn't escape. Sorry about that...

Knocking the fellow out, Zhang Xuan shook his head helplessly.

His idea was indeed good and the best plan at the moment, but for Zhang Xuan, it would only lead to everyone being wiped out.

Even if he could escape under Feng Xun's cover, he couldn't get out of the Thunder Sea's range. As long as he was still inside, he would still be killed...

Moreover, if this fellow wasn't dealt with, Master Wu and the others would be found and suffer the same fate.

So the best course now was not to escape, but to confront him!

The two had been communicating via telepathy. Shi Ye Wang across from them didn't know this, but seeing them turn on each other, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Shi Ye Wang, long time no see. Earlier you asked who I was. Now I'll tell you: it's me...

Knocking Feng Xun out, Zhang Xuan looked up at the alien race king not far away, smiled, and his body creaked and cracked. The jade token on his chest flashed, as if removing some disguise. He grew taller, and a thick killing aura spread out, giving him a strong, mountain-like presence.

Zi Ye Wang?

Recognizing the other's appearance, Shi Ye Wang was startled.

It's me! Zhang Xuan nodded.

The other kings had been killed. This fellow might already know, but Zi Ye Wang hadn't died and had remained in his Thousand Ant Hive. Disguising as him now was most appropriate.

Besides, he was most familiar with this fellow, so disguising as him would make it hard to find flaws.

You and Shui Ye Wang went on a mission and never sent word. What happened?

Shi Ye Wang's face darkened.

This fellow and Shui Ye Wang went to the Poison Hall to find the map. As a result, Shui Ye Wang's soul jade shattered. Although this fellow was fine, he never sent word. Everyone thought he had met with misfortune, but now he suddenly appeared.

As you can see, I secretly disguised myself and infiltrated the humans. To gain their trust, I didn't dare to send messages casually...

Zhang Xuan said.

Infiltrated the humans?

Shi Ye Wang frowned and extended his divine sense, instantly enveloping this Zi Ye Wang.

To be honest, the other party had been missing for over half a month. His sudden appearance was hard to believe.

After probing, the other's killing true qi was pure, his aura thick, with no issues. That is, the one standing before him was indeed Zi Ye Wang.

Yes, I learned a great secret of the humans, with enormous implications. Once the information is confirmed, it could very well lead to the annihilation of our spirit race... So, without time to report, I disguised myself and infiltrated the humans.

Knowing the other was secretly probing, Zhang Xuan didn't dodge but furrowed his brows and lowered his voice.

Annihilation?

Withdrawing his divine sense, Shi Ye Wang shook his head: "Don't joke. Back then, Master Kong was so powerful, yet he only drove us out of the continent. What news could cause our annihilation?"

Master Kong founded the master profession, unified humanity, and was overwhelmingly powerful. At that time, though the spirit race couldn't contend, they only withdrew from the continent and preserved their lineage. How could a piece of news cause the spirit race's annihilation?

Alarmist talk!

I didn't believe it at first either, but... it's the truth! Zhang Xuan's expression was deep.

No matter how well he disguised as Zi Ye Wang, the other would still be suspicious. To keep him from dwelling on it, the best way was to divert his attention... by saying something shocking that left no time for doubt.

The truth? What truth?

Seeing his expression, Shi Ye Wang looked at him.

To be honest, he still didn't fully trust this Zi Ye Wang, but that didn't stop him from hearing the news.

Have you heard of Heaven-Acknowledged Masters? Zhang Xuan looked at him.

Heaven-Acknowledged Masters?

Startled, Shi Ye Wang's pupils contracted: "Of course I know. Master Kong was one! Such a master, recognized by heaven and earth, is truly invincible. Could it be..."

Correct... I was originally sent on the mission to the Poison Hall, but I accidentally discovered a Heaven-Acknowledged Master. That's why I had no time to report and changed plans, disguising as a human to infiltrate the crowd!

Zhang Xuan nodded.

How is that possible? According to our information, only Master Kong in history has achieved the status of Heaven-Acknowledged Master. No one else has accomplished it since, not even his direct disciples, the Seventy-Two Worthies... Where did you hear this news?

His body stiffened, Shi Ye Wang couldn't believe it.

A Heaven-Acknowledged Master was too significant. If there really was one who reached Master Kong's level, it might very well lead to the annihilation of our spirit race.

Not to mention other things, back then they fled the continent, their vitality severely damaged, and recuperated for tens of thousands of years before fully recovering. If another such figure appeared... they truly wouldn't be able to contend.

After tens of thousands of years of development, they had recovered, but humanity, with its masters, had also grown stronger.

This news is absolutely true, and... I have been following this Heaven-Acknowledged Master, deliberately luring him here...

Luring him here?

Startled, Shi Ye Wang looked down at the unconscious Feng Xun on the ground: "Are you saying that he... is that Heaven-Acknowledged Master?"

Correct, it is he!

Zhang Xuan responded, his tone righteous and forceful.

This... Shi Ye Wang frowned, full of doubt.

This fellow before him, though capable of cross-tier combat, seemed somewhat reckless and bore no resemblance to the legendary Heaven-Acknowledged Master.

What, don't believe it?

Zhang Xuan, disguised as Zi Ye Wang, sneered: "Our spirit race must have a method to test for a Heaven-Acknowledged Master, right? If you don't believe me, you can verify it!"

There is one... Shi Ye Wang frowned: "But it's rather troublesome..."

Trouble is nothing. The key is, once we confirm he is a Heaven-Acknowledged Master, if we can find a way to make him serve us, our spirit race will surely become even stronger. Our merits will be remarkable, and being recorded in history is only a matter of time!

Zhang Xuan's voice carried a seductive tone.

That's true...

Shi Ye Wang nodded, hesitated, and said: "However, to test for a Heaven-Acknowledged Master, we need Yu Ye Wang to act. Only he has the ability. Once he comes, we can confirm whether this one is truly a Heaven-Acknowledged Master!"