Chapter 1308: Residence

The Lingxu Sword had always been locked on the Heavenly Work Stone Platform, which he also used as a scabbard.

The stone platform was a Heavenly Work item, without a treasure grade. If one had to assign a grade, it was indeed below top-grade. Therefore, using it did not violate the rules.

Only... this thing was extremely heavy. Even Domain Realm experts couldn't lift it; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to lock the long sword and prevent it from breaking free.

At this moment, suddenly sacrificed and smashed directly onto the body, not dying on the spot was already lucky.

"Is this his scabbard?"

"It seems there really is a sword inserted in it!"

"How can it be so big?"

"Zhang Yunfeng is finished..."

...

The audience below was stunned. Many swallowed saliva, their eyelids twitching.

Too shameless!

Others used ordinary items, but he used such a big one... who could withstand it?

Many secretly felt relieved.

Fortunately, they hadn't gone to challenge him; otherwise, they would definitely have been beaten to death!

However, the rules were set by Zhang Yunfeng, and he was just following them. He had also given prior notice... being beaten like this couldn't really be blamed on others!

Ignoring the crowd's shock, Zhang Xuan grabbed with his hand, retrieved the "scabbard" into his storage ring, and took a few steps to Zhang Yunfeng. He saw him with his tongue sticking out, eyes rolled back, body twisted like a twist, and a terrified expression on his face.

His appearance was indescribably miserable.

Just as he was about to point a finger and inject Heavenly Dao true energy into his body to help heal, a gust of wind sounded again, and a young man rushed over.

"Stop!"

With a low expression, the young man felt Zhang Yunfeng's pulse, knowing it was only a brief faint and nothing serious. He then breathed a sigh of relief, fed him a pill, grabbed with his hand, and the latter slowly flew up, landing among the crowd below.

"Thank you for showing mercy. I am Zhang Zhuo, and Zhang Yunfeng is my cousin. He was reckless earlier; please forgive us!"

After doing this, Zhang Zhuo cupped his fists.

His face showed neither sincerity nor anger.

"You're welcome!" Zhang Xuan returned the greeting.

This Zhang Zhuo had appeared on the elite class list earlier, ranked thirty-first, also a member of the Zhang family.

"Brother Zhang comes from the Qingyuan Empire, yet at such a young age possesses such strength. I admire that. I hope someday I can also learn from your skills. But today is a great day for enrollment, so I won't delay everyone's time. Farewell!"

With a flicker in his eyes, Zhang Zhuo said no more. His body swayed, and he flew down from the platform, his movements light and his technique exquisite.

Seeing him turn and leave, Zhang Xuan knew that continuing to纠缠 would not be good, so he returned to his position.

The battle ended, and Elder Haoyu continued to inquire.

Then the challenge match continued with a few more fights.

Although Zhang Xuan had used a somewhat cheating method to knock Zhang Yunfeng unconscious, the others had seen his true strength, and no one was foolish enough to come and cause trouble.

An hour later, with no more challengers, Elder Haoyu smiled lightly: "Alright, everyone's residences have been arranged. You can check on your identity jade tokens. Rest today, and report to your respective classes tomorrow for formal lessons!"

Everyone acknowledged. Zhang Xuan took out his jade token and indeed saw the route to his residence displayed on it.

"Let's go!"

He called out to Zhang Jiuxiao and headed toward the Holy Son Hall.

Crossing the square, there was a tall gate with three large characters above it: "Holy Son Hall." On the right wall was written the character "Ru."

It was unknown at what level the work was, but it gave a profound feeling, as if looking at this character was like looking at a complete world.

"These characters were left by the first hall master of the Holy Son Hall, Kui Sheng. Often contemplating them is extremely beneficial for progress in the profession of painting and calligraphy!"

Zhang Jiuxiao's eyes were full of excitement.

He was a七星巅峰-level painter and calligrapher, knowing the preciousness of these four characters.

Such level of painting and calligraphy is not easily seen.

Although they had stood here for tens of thousands of years, they showed no damage, remaining bright and dazzling as if just written.

"These characters can absorb spiritual energy on their own, maintaining the ink without damage..."

Zhang Xuan nodded inwardly.

He hadn't expected that the guy grinding an iron rod in the illusion had such a deep understanding of painting and calligraphy, able to write such meaningful characters.

If only he hadn't slept and had learned painting and calligraphy from him, perhaps in three days he could have made some progress.

"This is the highest institution on the continent... I... have finally entered!"

Knowing that these characters were suspended at the entrance and wouldn't escape, and that there would always be a chance to see them, Zhang Jiuxiao stopped dwelling on them. Instead, he looked at the wide gate before him, couldn't help but sigh, and his eyes reddened with emotion.

As a collateral descendant of the family, his efforts were greater than those of the core members. To be able to come here and gain the family's attention, he had left his hometown years ago and gone to the Qingyuan Empire, just for that... quota that he could never get in the family!

He had thought that entering here in this lifetime was a luxury, but unexpectedly, he had finally accomplished it.

"Bloodline only gives you a slightly higher starting point than ordinary people. To truly reach the peak, you still need your own efforts!"

Knowing his feelings, Zhang Xuan smiled and comforted him.

Pure bloodline and excellent talent are indeed what everyone desires, but these only give one a higher starting point. To truly reach the peak, what is needed is unremitting effort and tenacious struggle.

Like him, without special talent, good teachers, or strong bloodline, one could say he started from nothing... yet he had also come step by step from the Tianxuan Kingdom to his current state.

It wasn't because he had high talent or good luck, but because he had a heart of perseverance and progress!

Without this constant self-advancement, self-reflection, and desire for growth, it is absolutely impossible to become a strong person.

"Yes!"

Zhang Jiuxiao nodded.

Entering the Holy Son Hall, he immediately felt that the spiritual energy there was several times richer than outside. Most importantly, it contained a special aura, as if cultivating here could make one feel refreshed and think more clearly.

"No wonder it can attract so many people; it truly is a sacred place for cultivation!"

With such rich spiritual energy, if one had complete Heavenly Dao techniques, even without seeking spirit stones, one's cultivation would progress extremely quickly!

Barring accidents, one could become a nine-star master teacher within ten years, truly standing at the pinnacle of the world.

The residence was not too far. Following the map on the jade token, they soon arrived. It was an independent courtyard, with spiritual energy even richer than the surroundings. Walking through it, even without cultivating, one could stay healthy and free from illness.

Zhang Jiuxiao had separated from him before reaching it. He was a regular class student and could only live in a dormitory, far from enjoying such treatment.

Like the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, top students lived in villa areas, while ordinary students could only live in dormitories.

The elite class students lived much better than the others, but since he was ranked last, his courtyard was the most marginal and the worst.

Arriving at the door, he took out his jade token, and the seal outside immediately opened. Zhang Xuan pushed the door and was about to enter when he saw a graceful figure stop at the courtyard next to his.

It was the genius from the Icefield Palace, Chen Leyao!

"Thank you, Fairy Leyao, for your advice during the competition!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his fists.

Earlier, if she hadn't transmitted the message that the Zhang family's bloodline talent was to shorten time, defeating the activated bloodline Zhang Qian might have required more effort.

"Master Zhang, you're too kind..."

Chen Leyao quickly returned the greeting: "This is what I should do!"

This person before her was the young palace master's teacher and had a half-teacher relationship with her. Seeing him in danger and not rushing to help was already somewhat shameful.

"Is this where you live?"

Seeing the girl unlock the seal at her door and be able to enter at any time, Zhang Xuan was a bit puzzled.

He was the last in the mountain gate challenge assessment, so living in the last courtyard was understandable, but this Chen Leyao, he had carefully observed, was around the thirties in rank, so she shouldn't be living next to him!

"Knowing that Master Zhang lives here, I exchanged with someone else!" Chen Leyao smiled.

The courtyard next to him was for the 49th-ranked student. She exchanged her courtyard, which was for the thirties-ranked, and the other party was naturally happy to agree.

"Exchanged?" Zhang Xuan was startled.

"Yes. Master Zhang is the young palace master's teacher and has solved cultivation problems for the Icefield Palace. You are Leyao's great benefactor, so naturally I hope to live closer, so I can come over quickly if you need anything!"

Chen Leyao smiled slightly.

In fact, she was somewhat worried that the Zhang family would come to cause trouble again. Living nearby, they could look out for each other.

After all, Zhang Qian's matter had started because of her.

"You're too kind!"

Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.

No wonder this person's attitude had changed greatly; she already knew he was Zhao Ya's teacher.

Earlier, he hadn't dared to say that Zhao Ya was his student, fearing she was just an ordinary disciple of the Icefield Palace and wouldn't know about such matters. Saying it would cause more trouble and be harder to explain... Now that she knew, things were easier.

"Since you know my relationship with Zhao Ya, do you have a long-distance communication jade token? I want to say a few words to her. Is that possible?"

With a thought, remembering something, Zhang Xuan looked at her with hope.

When Zhao Ya left, he didn't have a communication jade token. Moreover, even if he did, such a long distance couldn't transmit messages.

This person was from the Icefield Palace and surely had a way to contact the sect, so he could get in touch with Zhao Ya.

Not having seen her for over half a year, it would be false to say he didn't miss this student.

"I have a long-distance communication jade token... but I need to set up a formation to amplify it to contact the young palace master. Setting up this formation is quite troublesome, and my strength is slightly insufficient; it might take about three months!"

Chen Leyao said.

"Three months?"

Zhang Xuan frowned and looked at her: "What level is the formation you need to set up? I have some knowledge of formations; maybe I can help!"

Three months might be a short time for others to go into seclusion, but for him, it was a bit long. If it was a simple formation, he could help set it up.

"It's an eighth-level formation..."

Chen Leyao said.

"Eighth-level?"

Zhang Xuan nodded: "As long as it's not too complicated, I can set up a formation of this level. May I... see the formation diagram?"