Chapter 1425: Who Is the Hall Master?

It wasn't that Kui Sage didn't believe it, but that it was simply impossible to accomplish.

Even Master Kong back then was trapped by this Cruel Emperor and couldn't escape, which shows how formidable he was. You, a junior with mere Domain Realm peak cultivation, even if you have some tricks, can't possibly do it!

"You don't believe me?"

Seeing his expression, Zhang Xuan smiled lightly: "Come with me."

With that, his consciousness returned to his physical body, and with a mental command, he entered the Thousand Ant Nest, once again raised the token, and grabbed with his hand.

Boom!

A massive head materialized inside the nest, floating silently in the air, exuding an astonishing aura.

"Master..."

The Cruel Emperor's voice sounded.

"Th-this..."

With a violent tremor, Kui Sage's consciousness nearly collapsed on the spot.

He had once suppressed the Cruel Emperor and knew his consciousness and structure. The massive head before him, though forged by divine craftsmanship, had the consciousness and life force of the Cruel Emperor—there was no doubt.

The unruly Cruel Emperor, who had trapped Master Kong for three months in ancient times without escape, now acknowledged this guy as master like a pet...

"I've already tamed his heart, finger bones, and head, and am gathering the other parts. Since you sealed the sternum, do you have a way to break the seal? I'll collect it all together..."

Zhang Xuan smiled.

Learning the method to extract the sternum from him would save the trouble of destroying it.

Deep down, he didn't like destruction at all; he only wanted to cultivate quietly and low-key.

"Th-this... impossible!" Kui Sage seemed not yet recovered from the shock, his consciousness flickering unsteadily, as if it might extinguish at any moment.

"He's right here. Since you recognize him, you know I'm not lying. What's impossible about it?"

Seeing such a powerful expert react this way, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

Still a grand-disciple of Master Kong... utterly lacking in insight!

Even if the Cruel Emperor was formidable in life, after death he was broken into pieces, and his strength wasn't that great. Subduing him was nothing special.

After who knows how long, Kui Sage finally recovered and smiled bitterly: "Since you can tame him, it's fine to hand over the sternum. But breaking the seal is very complicated..."

"I'm all ears..."

His eyes lighting up, Zhang Xuan quickly cupped his fists.

"The sternum was sealed by me using spatial secret techniques and has fully fused. To break it, it must be destroyed..."

As he was explaining, Kui Sage's consciousness involuntarily trembled, and before he could finish, it vanished from the spot again with a "whoosh."

The shock was too great, exceeding his capacity to bear, and he could no longer hold on.

"You..."

Zhang Xuan was exasperated.

What was wrong with these ancient sage consciousnesses?

Every single one so unreliable?

Master Kong disappeared mid-sentence, Qiuwu Ancient Sage disappeared mid-sentence... this guy did the same, vanishing just like that...

Playing this game all the time—was it fun?

"Forget it..."

Frustrated, knowing that anger was useless once he disappeared, Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples and continued looking at the Hall Master Token before him.

With one seal broken, the Hall Master Token became glossier, ripples flowing on its surface, revealing formidable power.

"This is... a top-grade saint artifact?"

Gently stroking it with his finger, Zhang Xuan's eyes gleamed.

Though he wasn't sure of its exact grade, it was far more powerful than the Lingxu Sword in his hand.

If the two clashed, the latter would surely snap on the spot... Without a doubt, this token was a treasure surpassing the upper-grade saint artifact level.

However, whether due to the seal or other reasons, despite its high grade, the token lacked spirituality, being merely hard and sharp, irresistible.

Even so, it was terrifying.

A top-grade saint artifact, when fully unleashed, could make even Saint Domain Eighth Layer experts dodge its edge; used properly, it could easily slay an Infernal Azure Dragon!

Truly a treasure befitting the identity of the Saint Child Hall Master—extraordinary indeed.

"I wonder what changes unsealing the second layer will bring?"

The first seal alone was so surprising; he couldn't imagine what level the second would reach.

While Zhang Xuan conversed with Kui Sage and studied the Hall Master Token, the hall of the acting Hall Master of the Saint Child Hall flickered with light, and urgent sounds rang out like bells.

"What's happening?"

Master Zhan, Elder Ge, and others rushed over hastily.

The Hall Master's hall represented the authority of the Saint Child Hall; no one dared cause trouble here. What had happened to cause such changes?

"It's the statues of past Hall Masters..."

An elder shouted.

Everyone looked sharply and saw the statues of many Hall Masters enshrined in the center of the room shaking violently, the loud sounds emanating from them.

"The statues shaking means... their consciousness is shocked. What could make them so?"

His mouth agape, Elder Ge couldn't believe it.

Every true Hall Master of the Saint Child Hall was a cultivator of supreme cultivation, with vision and insight at the continent's peak. How could they be so shocked as to emit sounds in unison?

It was too incredible.

"It should be... the Hall Master Token has appeared!"

Realizing something, his face pale, Master Zhan lowered his voice.

"The Hall Master Token appears? You mean... the Saint Child Hall is about to have a true Hall Master?"

The elders all looked over.

The Hall Master Token could only be controlled by the Hall Master. Since it had appeared, it meant the true Hall Master had also emerged.

"Yes... Kui Sage must have chosen the true Hall Master, and this Hall Master has broken the seal on the token! Otherwise, such a commotion couldn't have been triggered!"

Master Zhan nodded.

"To become Hall Master, one must possess the Eye of Insight. Who is it?"

Everyone was filled with excitement, their faces flushed.

Every time the Saint Child Hall had a true Hall Master, its overall strength advanced by leaps and bounds, as if entering an era of rapid development. If one appeared in their time, it would greatly benefit their own advancement!

"The Hall Master won't reveal his identity until the token is fully activated..."

His expression solemn, Master Zhan waved his hand.

Before formally inheriting, the Hall Master always concealed his identity—this was a rule and a protective measure. Now that the past Hall Masters had acknowledged him, but he hadn't revealed himself, even they weren't sure.

"Check who has just broken through to Saint Domain Eighth Layer or become an Eight-Star Master Teacher..."

After a moment, Master Zhan gave an order.

As acting Hall Master, he knew some of the conditions for unlocking the Hall Master Token.

"Yes!"

An elder withdrew and returned shortly, his face full of disbelief.

"Reporting to Master Zhan, that student of Master Yang, Feng Ziyi... passed the Master Teacher Pavilion challenge!"