Chapter 2148: Breaking Through to the Heavenly God (Part 1)

He usually followed the army on campaigns abroad, but happened to be on leave these few days, so he could intervene in time to prevent greater consequences. Otherwise, by the time he learned of the news, it would surely have been too late.

If that had happened, how guilty would he have felt?

That was why he lost control and rushed over directly.

Zhang Xuan continued: “He has been instilled since childhood with the idea that he must become a Heavenly God like you. Unfortunately, his talent is not high, and he has been under all kinds of pressure. On top of that, he never misses any cram school. For the sake of cultivation, he probably hasn’t had a single day of freedom or time to himself!”

Zhuo Yan remained silent.

The silver-armored general said: “If you don’t strive when you’re young, what use is striving when you reach my age? I’m doing this for his own good! Besides, if he doesn’t break through to Heavenly God, an ordinary god’s lifespan barely exceeds a hundred years, while mine is a thousand years. Do you expect me to outlive my own son?”

“Everything you do is well-intentioned, but… cultivation isn’t just about hard work; you also need to balance work and rest! It relies on enlightenment, on state of mind! If the mind is not there, no matter how well you explain, what use is it?” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He could understand the parents’ desire to see their child succeed, but did wishing for him to become a dragon actually make him one?

If everyone were a dragon, where would the distinction between high and low be?

Zhang Xuan continued: “He followed your orders, worked hard all along, and tried to break through before consolidating his cultivation. Under pressure, his spirit weakened, and his state of mind naturally couldn’t remain pure and unified! As for Teacher Fan Zhe, if I’m not mistaken, did you say something to him during the tutoring session?”

Teacher Fan Zhe was startled.

“He has been attending your cram school for so long without breaking through to Middle Grade God. You must have given him an ultimatum to break through tonight, right?”

Zhang Xuan said: “His state of mind was already fragile. This was the last straw that broke the camel’s back. He couldn’t hold on any longer, eventually giving rise to inner demons, leading to this incident!”

“Is what this Brother Zhang said correct?” After a pause, the silver-armored general looked over.

He wanted his son to succeed, but if his son really had an accident, what use would all his expectations be?

“Yes…”

Zhuo Yan nodded, looking nervously at his father, afraid of being scolded.

As a cultivator who had gone berserk, he knew very well why this had happened. It was exactly as this person had said, without the slightest error.

“I won’t push you anymore from now on. Cultivate as far as you can.”

Seeing him admit it, the silver-armored general sighed.

If fate didn’t allow it, forcing wouldn’t help.

He had wanted to blame Teacher Fan Zhe, but hearing that the other man had only pushed for cultivation, with no real fault, the words he wanted to say died in his throat.

“Brother Zhang, you saved my son and gave him a new life. I, Zhuo Feng, from today onward, owe you a promise. Just say the word, even if it costs me my life, I won’t bat an eye!”

The silver-armored general Zhuo Feng said.

“You’re too kind, General… It was a simple act, and I don’t expect repayment. Moreover, I acted because I didn’t want the profession of master teacher to have its reputation tarnished by cram schools and various profit-driven educational institutions, misunderstood by all parents.” Zhang Xuan smiled faintly.

The profession founded by Confucius was the pride he had held onto since his transmigration. How could he let it be humiliated?

“Could it be… that young friend Zhang Xuan is also a master teacher?”

Teacher Fan Zhe asked.

The others were also curious.

This person before them had never been heard of, yet he could easily resolve a case of qi deviation. His medical skill was far superior to even Yu Feng’s. Could he really be a powerful master teacher?

An ordinary master teacher was nothing special, but the personal disciples of the Heavenly Desolate Emperor each mastered multiple professions and were proficient in everything. Although this person looked young, could he… be related to that?

“More or less.” Zhang Xuan didn’t deny it.

On the Master Teacher Continent, he was the pinnacle master teacher, revered like Confucius as the teacher of ten thousand generations. But this was the God Realm. He knew nothing about how master teachers were certified or what requirements were needed.

“That’s great…” Teacher Fan Zhe breathed a sigh of relief.

He had made a mistake, and this person had helped resolve it. If they were of the same profession, at least it wouldn’t affect the Master Teacher Hall.

“Teacher Fan, may I offer you a suggestion?”

Zhang Xuan said.

“Please speak, Master Zhang!” Teacher Fan Zhe quickly cupped his hands.

Although this person’s cultivation seemed far inferior to his, his insight and methods were far superior. He had also helped defuse an awkward situation, so whatever he said naturally deserved serious attention.

Zhang Xuan said: “Cultivators all have laziness, and this is even more true for children. Setting up cram schools to give them more time to study is correct, but… rigid teaching only breeds aversion! In the end, it damages the state of mind, just like Zhuo Yan, and yields no results!”

Teacher Fan Zhe was silent. “Is there a remedy?”

Cram schools were effective for some children, but for most, they didn’t help much.

Simply put, the heart was tired.

Zhang Xuan said: “As a teacher, you should teach according to the student’s aptitude. Tailor your teaching to each student’s differences and characteristics, and cultivate good study habits… Once habits are formed, the state of mind naturally follows!”

“Teach according to aptitude… cultivate study habits?” Teacher Fan Zhe nodded. “That’s easier said than done!”

Easy to say, but extremely difficult to do.

“It’s simple. Each student has a different personality and cultivation level, so the results they show are different. Take Zhuo Yan, for example. He has been under too much pressure since childhood, always feeling he can’t surpass his father, thus losing confidence. Just give him more encouragement, and he will naturally succeed!”

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and looked at the young man before him: “You heard what I said just now. I checked earlier, and your talent is not bad at all; in fact, it far surpasses many! You just haven’t used it well!”

“My talent is good?” Zhuo Yan looked at him doubtfully.

Since childhood, he had been called a failure that couldn’t be propped up, the classic example of a heroic father and a cowardly son. Even ordinary academies had rejected him…

Where was the good?

“Don’t doubt it. The reason you can’t break through is because you’re afraid in your heart, putting too much pressure on yourself… Listen to me, open your heart, and try to break through using the method Teacher Fan taught you…”

Zhang Xuan’s voice carried the tone of a teacher’s heavenly mandate, as if rules flowed through the air, compelling obedience without defiance.

Zhuo Yan’s eyes were initially full of confusion and incomprehension, but under the impact of the teacher’s heavenly mandate, they gradually turned resolute. He gritted his teeth, sat down on the ground, took a deep breath, and the power within him surged.

Gurgle gurgle! Boom boom boom!

In less than ten minutes, his aura roared, and the Lower Grade God realm that had confined him for who knows how long burst open, smoothly reaching the Middle Grade God realm.

In truth, as others had observed, Zhuo Yan’s talent was indeed very weak. Lower Grade God peak was already the result of countless resources.

Barring miracles, he would never have broken through to Middle Grade God in his lifetime. But Zhang Xuan had just resolved his qi deviation, and the Heavenly Dao true energy had coursed through his body, completely eliminating the shackles.

In other words, his current talent, even if not matching some geniuses, was by no means weak.

With confidence, breaking through was only a matter of time.

“Master Zhang, I am deeply grateful for your great kindness…” The silver-armored general Zhuo Feng was filled with excitement.

He knew his son’s situation well. He hadn’t expected this person to not only resolve the qi deviation but also help him break through with just a few words…

The debt of gratitude was immense.

“It was nothing.” Zhang Xuan smiled faintly and said no more.

After splitting off his clone, he was indeed much more low-key!

Thinking of this, he felt quite gratified.

Whoosh!

After a while, Zhuo Yan opened his eyes, feeling the surging power within his body. His eyes reddened. After hesitating for a moment, he didn’t get up but instead knelt directly: “I beg Teacher Zhang to accept me as your student!”

Although he had been following Teacher Fan Zhe for years, his cultivation had not improved significantly. This person, whom he had only met briefly, had brought about such a breakthrough, demonstrating his ability.

If he could become his disciple, his future achievements would be limitless.

“Yes, become Master Zhang’s disciple!” Zhuo Feng quickly nodded.

He had always thought this child was not bright, but in this matter, he had reacted quickly, much smarter than himself.

His address also changed from “Brother Zhang” to “Master Zhang.”

“I can accept you as a teaching student.” Zhang Xuan said.

This young man’s aptitude was mediocre, and his foundation wasn’t solid. The possibility of becoming a personal disciple was slim. However, teaching was possible, and it wouldn’t waste this karmic connection.

“Student greets the teacher!” Zhuo Yan knelt.

In the God Realm, there was also a distinction between teaching and personal discipleship.

Being accepted as a teaching student was already a great honor.

“Since you call me teacher, I will now teach you a set of techniques suited to you. Cultivate them diligently, and breaking through to Heavenly God is not impossible.” Smiling faintly, Zhang Xuan transmitted the message.

He was already very familiar with techniques below the Heavenly God realm. Having examined the other party with his library earlier, he had already formed ideas and concepts in his mind.

Soon, a brand-new set of techniques was fully transmitted.

After listening, Zhuo Yan’s eyes were full of shock, and he knelt again.

Although his cultivation was not high, his family background was good, and he had seen countless powerful techniques. But in terms of subtlety, none could compare to the one this person had just imparted.

If he cultivated seriously, he could foresee himself soon breaking through Middle Grade God and charging even higher!

Such a precious technique was absolutely priceless!

Given freely…

Selfless and impartial—this was a true teacher!

All along, he had been seen as a failure in others’ eyes, looked down upon by everyone. This was the first time he had received such attention, and he was almost speechless with gratitude.

Hum!

Helping the young man up, Zhang Xuan felt a tremor in his mind, and a golden book appeared.

His eyes lit up.

Just when he thought there were no golden books, one appeared. Now he had the capital to protect himself.

So it only appeared with genuine gratitude.

Not only that, but seeing the Master Teacher Hall in the God Realm, the cram schools, and the teaching methods of others gave him a new understanding of education. He comprehended the meaning of “teacher” and the bond between teacher and student more thoroughly.