Chapter 1500: I'm Taking Her Away

"Another breakthrough?"

Elder Qu was stunned, then his eyes widened in disbelief.

Ever since Master Kong and his many disciples had vanished, it seemed something was missing from the continent. For tens of thousands of years, almost no one had managed to break through to that realm.

That was precisely why the Supreme Elder had wandered the world, seeking opportunities everywhere, hoping to break through...

Could it be... he had actually succeeded?

If so, it would be a blessing for the Master Teacher Academy and for humanity!

A master teacher of such strength would inevitably have far greater insight and understanding of cultivation. Even a casual instruction would benefit countless people, and might even greatly enhance the overall strength of humanity.

But... even if he had truly reached that realm, it shouldn't have transformed him so completely that even he couldn't recognize him!

"Indeed! In the past, even I couldn't resolve issues like the twisted meridians and internal injuries in your body, but now they are nothing!" Seeing his hesitation, Zhang Xuan continued.

Whether the other party believed him or not wasn't important; what mattered was to first bluff him into not daring to refute. Once he found out from this Grand Elder how to undo the Heaven Binding Lock, he could escape directly after resolving it.

By then... even if they discovered it, so what?

As long as he changed back to his original appearance, they wouldn't be able to find him even if they tried.

"Nothing?"

Elder Qu's body tensed: "You mean... you can already resolve the root cause within my body?"

"Indeed. The Jiangliu Art causes true energy to flow like a river through the meridians. Under the violent impact, the meridians become twisted, damaging the foundation, much like stones on a riverbank being washed away by the current. Normal medicine is indeed difficult to treat, but if there is purer true energy flowing through, constantly nourishing and repairing the gaps, the meridians will inevitably recover to their original state!"

Zhang Xuan said calmly.

If it were any other defect, limited by his cultivation and knowledge, he wouldn't be able to resolve it. But meridians... were too simple for him.

Heavenly Dao true energy could repair all meridian damage, helping cells in the body recover to their original state. Twisting was nothing; as long as he supplied enough energy, recovery should not be difficult.

"I know that too, but... where can I find purer true energy?"

Thinking it was some kind of method, Elder Qu shook his head helplessly upon hearing this.

His injury had been examined by many nine-star physicians, and some had proposed this method. However, as a nine-star master teacher, his true energy purity was already rare in the world. Where could he find true energy purer than his own?

"Try this..."

Waiting for this very question, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger, and a stream of true energy flew straight over.

Elder Qu, full of doubt, pointed his finger and gathered the true energy at his fingertip. After a careful look, his pupils constricted.

This true energy was very low-grade, likely left by a Void Ascension realm cultivator, but it was extremely pure, giving a feeling of exhilaration. It seemed to merge with cells, easily eliminating damage and restoring them to their original state!

It was foreseeable that if his body were nourished by such true energy, his twisted meridians would surely return to normal, and his strength would greatly improve.

"This true energy... where did it come from?"

He couldn't help but look over.

"I refined and condensed it myself. For now, I've only studied it up to the Void Ascension realm, but as time goes on, the level will inevitably increase. Here are a few more strands; you can try their effect first!"

With that, Zhang Xuan flicked out a few more strands.

"Thank you!"

Elder Qu casually took them, extended his divine sense, and found the true energy at his fingertip to be extremely pure, without any impurities. Then he took a deep breath, moved his finger, and let the spiritual energy seep in.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

As soon as this spiritual energy entered his body, it immediately merged with the twisted meridians. The previously withered parts of the meridians instantly swelled like sponges absorbing water, becoming smooth and unobstructed from their twisted state, with no further hindrance.

"This..."

Elder Qu's body trembled.

If before he had only guessed that this thing was useful, now he had tested it and found it truly beneficial, capable of repairing the damage in his body.

Although twisted meridians didn't affect his strength too much, over time they would become a hidden danger, gradually reducing his power. Once resolved, his body would remain at its peak, and if he had the opportunity to break through again in the future, who knew what might happen!

He clenched his fists and looked at the person before him again, filled with shock.

Though deep down he still felt this person was not Master Yang, being able to do this—easily seeing the hidden dangers in his body and resolving them—meant he must be a supreme figure at the pinnacle of the continent!

Compared to him, he was only stronger, not weaker!

"Elder Qu, long time no see!"

Seeing the other party absorb the true energy into his body, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

All the previous conversation had been through telepathy. After saying this, he turned to look at the puzzled Grand Elder You Ruoxin: "I have come this time to visit for the sake of my disciple's disciple. I hope the Grand Elder will let her off!"

"Disciple's disciple? If Master Yang has any instructions, just say them!"

Seeing Elder Qu, after telepathically communicating with the other party, make no further move, You Ruoxin felt a bit nervous inside.

She had never met Master Yang, but Elder Qu was an elder of the Master Teacher Academy headquarters, with unfathomable cultivation. After telepathic communication, he said no more, likely involving some secrets of the Master Teacher Academy that she was not privy to.

That is to say... this Yang Xuan before her was most likely real!

The Grand Elder of the Master Teacher Academy headquarters... even if she had ten times the courage, she would never dare to offend him.

"My disciple's disciple, Zhao Ya, was once the Young Palace Master of your Icefield Palace. Today I received word that you have imprisoned her and used the Heaven Binding Lock to seal her meridians. So I came personally to plead for her, hoping the Grand Elder will unlock the shackles and grant her freedom!"

Seeing Elder Qu say no more, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. His voice was calm and unruffled, yet carried an undeniable pressure.

"Zhao Ya? She... is Master Yang's disciple's disciple?"

You Ruoxin was so startled she nearly jumped.

Wasn't Zhao Ya the student of that rogue cultivator 'Zhang Xuan'? If she was Master Yang's disciple's disciple, that would mean that Zhang Xuan was Master Yang's direct disciple?

"Grand Elder..."

Just as she was in shock, an urgent shout came, and the Second Elder flew in hastily. Seeing two extra people in the hall, she was slightly puzzled but still hurried over.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing her so anxious, You Ruoxin frowned.

"Something terrible... The seal of Qingfan Hall is intact, but the Young Palace Master, Zhao Ya, she... is gone!" The Second Elder's breath was rapid, her face pale.

"Zhao Ya is gone?"

Her pupils constricted. You Ruoxin was about to rush over to see, but then thought of something and turned to look at Zhang Xuan: "Master Yang..."

"Indeed, I'm taking her away!"

Waving his hand, Zhang Xuan looked completely at ease.