Chapter 1907 Ancient Sage! I Am the Teacher of Heaven and Earth (Part 1)

Shen Biru was the beautiful teacher from Hongtian Academy whom Zhang Xuan met after his transmigration, the first pretty girl he got to know. He had not seen her since leaving Tianxuan Kingdom.

Half a year ago, when he returned to the academy, he only saw Lu Xun and did not find her. Unexpectedly, he encountered her here, and she had even reached the level of a three-star master teacher.

With a slight smile, Zhang Xuan stopped. The girl's voice on stage continued: "Zhang Xuan, Master Zhang, and I were once colleagues!"

"Colleagues?"

"That is to say, she knows Master Zhang?"

"Bragging. Every time someone comes to give a lecture, they claim to know him, or even to have studied under him. Most of them are just puffing themselves up."

"That's true. I didn't expect such a beautiful person to be a liar either."

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As Zhang Xuan's fame grew, countless people pretended to be his students. Even in this remote town, they had developed immunity to such claims.

Seeing that the beautiful teacher, whom he had considered aloof from worldly affairs, mentioned him as soon as she opened her mouth, Zhang Xuan shook his head, showing a trace of disappointment.

He had previously thought she was indifferent to fame and fortune, but unexpectedly, like others, she was fishing for reputation, using his name to elevate her own status.

Feeling let down, he was about to leave when he heard the girl's voice continue: "He has now become a teacher for all ages, imparting knowledge to the world. Countless people consider it an honor to hear his teachings... But I am not envious, nor do I think it noble!"

Zhang Xuan stopped.

The crowd, who had thought she was a liar and were about to leave, also turned around, frowning.

Master Zhang was deeply rooted in people's hearts and had become everyone's faith. What did she mean by saying he was not 'noble'?

Vaguely, some were already displeased.

"The world is diverse. Just like our small town, we need master teachers who stand above the clouds and impart knowledge, but we also need ordinary laborers who clear underground pipes! We need butchers, vegetable sellers, transporters, vendors... people from all walks of life. There is no noble or lowly among people, nor among professions. The only thing that matters is whether one is willing to put genuine effort and energy into it, and whether one is willing to love what they do with all their heart!"

"Master Zhang loves the profession of master teacher, loves imparting knowledge to others, and loves researching profound mysteries. So... he succeeded and reached the pinnacle of the master teacher profession!"

"I am just an ordinary person. I don't have his talent or ability, but that doesn't mean I am far inferior to him. I also lead by example, teach students, and make them strictly follow rules and study hard. I cannot teach the whole world and let more people know, but I can ensure that the knowledge I teach does not mislead students, and that every bit of knowledge I impart has been personally tested and is accurate... That is enough!"

"People must see their own abilities clearly and walk the path they are good at! Over the years, I have traveled around giving lectures and seen many people caught up in frenzy. Our era has indeed given birth to a teacher for all ages, Zhang Xuan, who, like Confucius in his time, represents the great rise of humanity... We live in the best of times, but... does that mean you will definitely stand out and become a strong person?"

"No, that is not the case. Strong people, no matter the era, are only achieved by a minority!"

"This..."

The crowd, full of anger, was rendered speechless.

In any era, it is impossible for everyone to be strong.

"Everyone like a dragon" is just a hope, not a reality.

Otherwise, resources would be insufficient!

Power is called strength only because it is held by a few, and it attracts countless people's yearning.

"I didn't expect she had such insights..." Zhang Xuan was also startled.

He had thought that the girl was trying to elevate her own status by offering herself, but unexpectedly, she expounded such a truth.

The most terrifying thing for a person is not insufficient ability, but the inability to recognize oneself.

Someone who is only fit to be a soldier insists on being a marshal, ultimately harming not only himself.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. I've heard that among Master Zhang's students, there are also those without great talent, yet they still became peerless experts!"

"Indeed, with a good teacher, one can go further!"

"Just because she says she's a colleague of Master Zhang, does that make it true? Which of Master Zhang's friends isn't a figure of earth-shattering importance? How could he have a friend who is a three-star master!"

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After the shock, the audience below became even more tumultuous.

Shen Biru's words struck the deepest, most humble places in many people's hearts.

Clearly unable to see themselves clearly or face reality, they insist, 'I'm just unlucky.'

'My works should be passed down through the ages, but the editors lack discernment, so the pearl is hidden in the dust, and I can't even get a contract.'

"I know these words may have hurt many people, but... do you really think they are wrong? I am not as good as Master Zhang. He became a teacher for all ages, imparting knowledge to the world, but... do you truly believe he is happy?"

Seeing the anger in the crowd, Shen Biru shook her head and said, "With greater ability comes greater responsibility. This past year, he made the Master Hall change its rules, quelled the rebellion of the alien spirit race, and even the Hundred Schools of Thought bowed to his commands... Which of these did he not accomplish at the risk of his life? If it were you, would you, who only want to enjoy being above others, take such risks?"

The shouting crowd fell silent.

Yes, if they had Master Zhang's status and talent, they would never risk charging into the alien spirit race, nor provoke the Hundred Schools of Thought...

"You think Master Zhang is glorious, but... when I was at the same school as him, he was a teacher criticized and despised by everyone. Because he ranked last in the teacher assessment, he was on the verge of being fired at any moment... Facing this, he showed no fear and step by step reached where he is now. If it were you, could you bear the pressure in your heart?"

Shen Biru continued.

Master Zhang's life story had long been spread, even compiled into books and recited throughout the world.

Along his journey, how many dangers and obstacles had he faced, yet he never paused. If it were them... could they do the same?

Many people weighed it in their minds and simultaneously shook their heads.

Those with weak mental fortitude might be cursed to death by Hongtian Academy, never able to lift their heads again.

Those with strong mental fortitude would stop at the Tianwu Kingdom...

Let alone the magnificent life that followed.

It's fine to envy others, but what they have experienced, you may not be able to endure.

Dream of the ocean, yet unable to withstand the waves.

"Everyone must make choices; recognizing oneself is most important..."

Unlike the crowd's silence, Zhang Xuan felt a resonance. The accumulation of over half a year seemed to ignite a fuse, exploding deep within his heart.

Famous mountains and great rivers, the warmth and coldness of human relationships—over half a year, the places he had seen merged into memories, forming a continuous whole, making him feel as if he were suspended above the Master Continent, overlooking the world, completely transcending the material.

Not rejoicing over external gains, not grieving over personal losses!

In an instant, Zhang Xuan entered a state of selflessness. The many confusions in his heart were resolved in a flash, and the cultivation that had been sealed within him for over half a year surged like a river breaking its banks, rolling forth mightily.