Chapter 1512: The Frenzied Master Teacher Hall Headquarters (Part 2)

A Heaven-acknowledged master teacher—a figure as extraordinary as Confucius—once appearing, would inevitably alter history, take control of the Master Teacher Hall, and at a single command, no master teacher would dare disobey. Who wouldn't want to become his disciple?

Acknowledge him as sovereign?

A nine-star master teacher might be revered in the eyes of outsiders, but in the eyes of such a person, it meant nothing!

In his time, Confucius had three thousand disciples, every single one of whom had reached the nine-star level!

Even auditors were nine-star... Someone like Elder Qu would probably not be accepted even if he sought to become a disciple!

"A Heaven-acknowledged master teacher is merely a legend!"

Hearing Elder Qu's lament, Ren Shi did not refute him but sighed as well: "If such a person truly appeared among humanity now, they would surely command all heroes. Even if the alien race returned in full force, they would not dare come looking for trouble. And I would bow my head and follow their lead, looking to them as my guide..."

Hearing the acting hall master's words, everyone nodded in agreement.

The ancient era was the darkest of times. The alien race was at its peak of power, and the forces they established were no weaker than the current Master Teacher Hall—perhaps even stronger. Yet Confucius, relying on his own strength, had overturned that darkness, a testament to his might.

For this reason, the alien race feared Confucius to the extreme. At the mere mention of his name, they trembled in terror and dared not overstep a single step.

If another figure of such brilliance were to emerge, it would surely propel humanity to new heights, to a pinnacle beyond imagination.

"Enough, these are mere fantasies, not worth discussing! I became acting hall master only because my strength is slightly superior; in truth, my virtue and authority are insufficient. For now, the Master Teacher Hall can suppress major powers like the Zhang family and the Icefield Palace, but if we handle this matter unfairly, we will surely lose moral authority... At that point, even if they don't openly oppose us, their behind-the-scenes evasion of orders would bring incalculable disaster!"

Ren Shi looked around: "Confucius once said, 'I examine myself three times daily.' I have always kept this in mind and never dared forget it! Therefore, although Zhang Xuan has merits, compared to the Zhang family, the Saint Son Hall, and the Icefield Palace, he falls far short. Weighing all sides, this is the only course. There is no need for further debate. Let's do this: give him a chance. If he is found, don't harm him immediately. As long as the three major powers are willing to reconcile, we can let it go. If not, then we must be unyielding..."

"The hall master speaks wisely..."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Elder Wu and the others were filled with shame.

As master teachers, they had only considered the interests of master teachers, neglecting the bigger picture... It was the acting hall master who had thought things through thoroughly, preventing a major disaster. Otherwise, relying on the Master Teacher Hall's power to destroy anyone who disobeyed, if they acted unjustly, they would surely lose popular support, and the Master Teacher Hall headquarters would face severe censure.

"Ren Shi is so magnanimous; that Zhang Xuan is fortunate. However, Zhang Wuhen's message was furious, Zhan Shi was burning with rage, and You Ruoxin of the Icefield Palace was nearly exploding with anger... Reconciliation is almost impossible!"

Elder Qu shook his head: "Once that Zhang Xuan is found, even if we don't act, the three major powers will devour him alive..."

Boom!

Before his words had finished, a strange force transmitted, causing the entire hall to shake as if it might collapse at any moment.

"What happened?"

Ren Shi stood abruptly, while Wu Shi and the others quickly turned to look in the direction of the energy fluctuation.

"Could it be... that Zhang Xuan has stormed the Master Teacher Hall headquarters?"

Elder Qu's face twitched.

Would anyone be so audacious?

But if not him, the Master Teacher Hall headquarters was shrouded in great power and had remained unmoved for tens of thousands of years—how could it be shaking?

"It's the Saint Worship Hall. Let's go see!"

Ren Shi identified the direction first, reacted, and dashed out, with the other elders following closely.

All were nine-star master teachers of formidable strength; in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the Saint Worship Hall, pushed open the door, and entered.

Clatter!

As soon as they entered, they saw the countless ancestral tablets, as if struck by a tremendous force, shaking incessantly.

The force that had caused the entire Master Teacher Hall to tremble originated from here.

"The sages are trembling—what is this?"

Elder Qu's lips quivered, and he nearly fainted from fright.

Wu Shi and the others quickly looked around, trying to see if an enemy had attacked.

"It's not an enemy attack, but..."

Ren Shi's eyes widened, his body trembling with excitement.

"Not an enemy attack, yet it makes countless sages tremble... Could it be..."

Hearing the acting hall master's words, Wu Shi was the first to react, his body stiffening in disbelief.

Rumble!

Before his words had finished, the tablets in the hall could no longer bear it and fell to the ground simultaneously, as if bowing sincerely before some formidable figure, not daring to move.

"This is the sages' collective welcome..."

Elder Qu now also understood, his brows twitching uncontrollably, the corners of his mouth spasming.

Those enshrined in the Saint Worship Hall of the Master Teacher Hall headquarters were all individuals of great merit and extraordinary strength. To be honest, even someone like him, a nine-star master teacher, would not be qualified to have a tablet placed here after death.

This shows how high the standard was.

The only reason such formidable figures would simultaneously bow in reverence was...

Crack!

Before their trembling had ceased, the central statue of Confucius suddenly levitated, bowed respectfully with a smiling face, and then a crack slowly emerged from its base, spreading wider and wider.

Crash!

In an instant, it collapsed.

"The sages welcome, Confucius bows... This is a Heaven-acknowledged master teacher!"

All the elders now understood, their faces pale, whether from excitement or shock.

They were all super-strong nine-star masters who understood the phenomena and implications of a Heaven-acknowledged master teacher's appearance. Even without explanation, they knew what all this signified.

No sooner had they said there was no Heaven-acknowledged master teacher than one appeared. Life's ups and downs could not be more dramatic.

Boom!

The statue of Confucius collapsed, and the Saint Worship Hall could no longer bear it, crashing down. The elders stood still, letting the debris fall on their heads without blocking it.

Their strength was profound; the stones from the collapsing building hitting them felt no different from cotton falling on their bodies—no harm done.

His eyes shining, Ren Shi clenched his fists in excitement.

"Humanity is saved! The Master Teacher Hall will once again stand at the pinnacle of the world..."

With a loud laugh, Ren Shi was moved to tears.

As acting hall master, lacking virtue and authority yet commanding the world, the pressure over the years could be imagined. Now that a Heaven-acknowledged master teacher had appeared, the heavy burden could finally be set down!

"Pass my order: quickly search for the source of the power, find this Heaven-acknowledged master teacher, and immediately bring him back to succeed as hall master..."

Turning abruptly, Ren Shi shouted.

"Yes!"

The many nine-star master teachers clasped their fists in unison, accepting the command.