Chapter 1175: All of You, Come at Once

"How many War Master Halls are there, and how many... high-grade essence spirit stones do they have?" Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up as he quickly asked.

He was desperately short of money now. If the War Master Halls of the enfeoffed empires coming for the exchange were wealthy, he might find a way to get some.

"Three in total, similar to our War Master Hall. Considering consumption, they probably don't have many high-grade essence spirit stones!"

Seeing that the man before him immediately brought up spirit stones, Hall Master Xing shook his head with a wry smile.

"Similar?"

"Yes. Under the Empire Alliance, there are eight enfeoffed empires. Four of them, in terms of national strength and Master Teacher Halls, are on a higher level than ours, belonging to one tier. The remaining four, including our Qingyuan Empire, are on another level. The ones coming for the exchange are the latter. They plan to select talents to train in Qianchong Enfeoffed Empire, with a total of twenty slots!"

Hall Master Xing explained. "In the past, our Qingyuan War Master Hall could only get two slots, always ranking last. This time, after the exchange with the Xuanxuan Society, everyone has benefited greatly, and we hope to secure more!"

"Training in Qianchong Empire? Is there some cultivation holy land there?" Zhang Xuan asked curiously.

Back when he went to Huanyu Empire, it was because of their Purification Pool, which helped with soul cultivation. Could this Qianchong Empire have a similar holy land?

"Speaking of holy lands, there is indeed one! Qianchong Empire has a Sword Pool, containing countless sword intents and sword techniques. If one can enter and study there, it greatly aids combat strength! Therefore, these slots are extremely important to our Qingyuan War Master Hall. The more we get, the greater the rewards from the Alliance War Master Hall headquarters!"

Hall Master Xing said.

"Rewards?" Zhang Xuan's eyes immediately lit up.

"Yes. In the last exchange, the first-place Chongyuan Enfeoffed Empire received rewards from headquarters totaling over a hundred high-grade essence spirit stones!"

Hall Master Xing continued.

"Over a hundred high-grade essence spirit stones?" Zhang Xuan was thrilled.

With that many high-grade essence spirit stones, he could easily break through to the peak of the Fetal Infant realm, and even try to冲击 the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm.

"Yes!" Hall Master Xing nodded. "Actually, this kind of exchange is somewhat similar to military training. The strongest soldiers from each level are selected to compete. The more victories we achieve, the more generous the headquarters will be. It also serves as an incentive for the subordinate War Master Halls and war masters!"

Zhang Xuan understood.

If war masters were compared to the army of the Master Teacher Halls, it was only natural for different military regions to have major competitions.

Without comparison, there would be no pressure, and both the army and military discipline would become lax.

"If Master Zhang can help guide us, and we actually obtain rewards, I can exchange them for high-grade essence spirit stones and give you half! You know, my authority only allows me to use half; any more is not possible..." Hall Master Xing said.

The man before him was not only powerful in combat, invincible at the same level, but more importantly, his understanding of combat and martial techniques had reached an astonishing level.

Although he had given little guidance, every word he spoke was enlightening. If he truly guided them, the Qingyuan City War Master Hall might surpass its past achievements and reach new heights.

That was why, seeing him come, Hall Master Xing couldn't help but speak up.

"Deal!"

Before he could finish, the young man's voice of agreement rang out.

No kidding.

He was desperately short of spirit stones now. Even a third of the rewards would be worth the effort.

"Then it's settled. Barring any surprises, the people from the other three War Master Halls will arrive within three days... Master Zhang, how do you plan to train them? I can have the war masters cooperate unconditionally!"

Seeing him agree, Hall Master Xing breathed a sigh of relief and asked.

"What levels of cultivators are required for this exchange? Have the participants been selected?"

Zhang Xuan asked.

"This exchange requires twenty cultivators, from the Silkworm Seal realm to the peak of the Divine Sense realm, exactly twenty minor levels... We have already selected the people..."

Hall Master Xing nodded.

From the Silkworm Seal realm, Half-Saint, Following Saint, Sky Soaring realm, and Divine Sense realm—five major realms, each with four minor levels: initial, mid, late, and peak—totaling twenty levels.

Each level has its strongest.

"Where are they? Take me to see them!"

Since the people were already chosen, the rest was simple. He just needed to see what each person was best at, then guide and utilize them to achieve the best effect.

"In the training hall..."

With a smile, Hall Master Xing quickly led the way.

The training hall was near the Martial Technique Hall, a place for war masters to relax and spar. The hall was spacious, with four competition platforms in the center and stands and quiet rooms around for war masters to watch and rest.

Before entering, he could hear the sound of wind howling, as if someone was sparring, followed by various shouts and cries.

Stepping through the door, he indeed saw two war masters sparring on one of the platforms. Powerful forces surged around, and beautiful techniques followed one after another, dazzling the eyes.

A dozen or so war masters were gathered around, cheering excitedly whenever a powerful move was executed.

Zhang Xuan glanced and noticed two familiar faces among them: Shi Hao, whom he had met in the Inner Breath Hall, and Jiao Qin, who had used the Great Star Luo Finger in the Martial Technique Hall.

These two were the pinnacle existences in their respective halls, so it was no surprise they were selected.

"Hall Master, Master Zhang!"

Seeing them enter, everyone stopped and bowed with fists clasped, showing respect.

"Mm, no need to be formal. I assume you all know Master Zhang without my introduction."

Coming before them, Hall Master Xing said.

Everyone nodded.

Zhang Xuan's recent activities in various halls had caused quite a stir throughout the War Master Hall.

He had broken all the records in the passages, each to an unattainable level, earning everyone's admiration.

"This exchange is very important to the War Master Hall, so I have specially invited him to guide you all. I hope you will cooperate well!" Hall Master Xing continued.

"Yes!"

Hearing that Zhang Xuan would guide them, everyone's eyes lit up.

They had seen the strength of the Xuanxuan Society. The fact that he could guide an ordinary master teacher from an ordinary master teacher academy to be stronger than war masters of the same level was terrifying.

With his guidance, there was no doubt their strength would make a qualitative leap.

"Master Zhang, please say a few words!"

Hall Master Xing smiled.

"Mm."

Nodding, Zhang Xuan came before everyone. Without speaking, he flipped his wrist, and a rope appeared in his palm. "Trouble Hall Master Xing to tie my hands behind my back!"

"Tie?"

Hall Master Xing was startled.

"Mm."

Although he didn't know the purpose, since Zhang Xuan requested it, Hall Master Xing didn't ask further. He tied the rope around Zhang Xuan's hands behind his back, binding them tightly.

Struggling a bit and finding he couldn't break free, Zhang Xuan turned around with satisfaction, then flickered and leaped onto a nearby platform.

"Suppress your cultivation to the initial Silkworm Seal realm, and then... all of you, come at once!"

With a snort, Zhang Xuan's body flickered, and his Saint Domain realm second-layer peak power dropped sharply, quickly settling at the initial Silkworm Seal realm. He stood quietly at one corner of the platform.

"All of us together?"

"Does Master Zhang mean... with his hands tied, he wants to fight all of us?"

"Not fight, but take on all twenty of us alone..."

"I admire Master Zhang's strength, but with his hands tied and wanting to defeat us together... isn't that a bit too arrogant?"

...

Seeing Zhang Xuan's actions and hearing his words, everyone's faces flushed red, and their eyes narrowed.

After all, they were the top existences selected from the War Master Hall at their respective levels.

Even if they might be inferior to this Zhang Xuan in one-on-one combat, for him to take on a group with his hands tied... wasn't that a bit too insulting?

"What? Scared?"

Seeing that although they were angry, they didn't come up, Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Then how about this: I'll leave two footprints here. If all of you charge at me and can make me leave this spot... I'll consider it a loss!"

As he spoke, he lightly stamped his foot on the ground.

Two smooth footprints appeared on the hard surface of the platform, as if carved into it.

"Such pure true energy..."

Everyone's pupils contracted.

The platform, designed to withstand the aftermath of battles, was made of the hardest rock and reinforced with various seals. A normal initial Silkworm Seal realm cultivator, even with full force, might not leave a mark. Yet he, without moving his body or shaking his shoulders, had stamped such clear impressions...

The purity and density of his true energy were simply astonishing.

"I admire the density of Master Zhang's true energy, but without using hands and without moving your feet... it won't be that easy to defeat us!"

After the shock, one war master snorted, flickered, and jumped onto the platform. "Let me try first. If you can defeat me like this, then we'll all come at you together!"

It was Shi Hao.

This man had suppressed his cultivation for twenty years to break the Inner Breath Passage record. After being bested by Zhang Xuan, he had broken through in one go and was now a Saint Domain realm second-layer mid-stage expert.

Seeing him on stage, everyone nodded.

They all had faith in Shi Hao's strength. His move would be a good test of how strong Master Zhang could be with his hands tied and feet immobilized.

Creak, creak!

On the platform, Shi Hao said nothing. He suppressed his aura, and in a blink, like Zhang Xuan, he became an initial Silkworm Seal realm cultivator.

"Master Zhang, please enlighten me!"

After suppressing his cultivation, Shi Hao narrowed his eyes. His arm extended, and true energy surged, enveloping the entire platform. The next moment, he charged at Zhang Xuan.

Before he arrived, his power was already there.

The force was earth-shattering, the ground rumbling.