186 Chapter 1344: The Zhang Clan’s Secret 1 (1/2)
”Indeed. The activation of their bloodline can grant them heightened sensitivity toward treasures, allowing them to perceive the presence of treasures even through obstacles such as formations!” Luo Xuanqing nodded with a hint of envy in his eyes.
”For this reason, despite being only a Tier-2 Sage Clan, the standing of the Yun Clan is not beneath that of the Shui Clan and the Mu Clan.”
Cultivators required a huge deal of resources in order to advance their cultivation, and there were countless treasures and ancient domains that had been hidden by old experts using all kinds of mystical means. Just the ability to perceive the presence of treasures through formations was already an ability that would leave countless brimming with envy.
”Is that considered a unique occupation?” Zhang Xuan asked in curiosity.
”Of course not! They are only able to seek out treasures through their bloodline, so it's impossible for them to propagate such an ability to the masses.” Luo Xuanqing chuckled.
”I see.” Zhang Xuan nodded in realization.
Kong shi had determined that in order for a certain heritage to be considered a unique occupation, it had to meet two requirements. Firstly, it needed to form a complete, individual system with a perfect heritage. Secondly, it had to be able to be available to the masses, such that most cultivators would be able to learn it.
Herbologists met the second requirement, in the sense that most cultivators were able to learn it, but there were simply too many different heritages in order to form a complete and wholesome system. As for the Yun Clan, they probably had a complete heritage, but due to their capability being built on a bloodline, ordinary individuals were unable to learn it, so it could not be considered a unique occupation.
”It seems like there's no way for me to learn it then…” Zhang Xuan shook his head regretfully.
What he lacked at the moment were cultivation resources. If he could gain the ability to perceive the presence of treasures, he would be able to easily gather the resources he required to advance his cultivation. However, since it was only limited to the bloodline of the Yun Clan, it seemed like there was no way for him to learn it.
As powerful as the Library of Heaven's Path was, there was no way it could allow him to imitate the bloodline ability of others.
”If it was a unique occupation, there would surely be countless willing to die to learn it!” Luo Xuanqing nodded.
After a moment of chatter, Zhang Xuan gained a deeper understanding of the strengths of the group.
His future brother-in-law was the strongest of all with a cultivation of Saint 7-dan Phantasmal Space realm pinnacle, followed by Bi Hongyin at Phantasmal Space realm advanced stage.
The one who boasted the strongest defensive prowess turned out to possess the weakest offensive power in the group, such that even subduing Yun Lianhai would be a trouble to him. But at the same time, due to his superior defensive prowess, even Luo Xuanqing would have trouble defeating him.
”Alright, let's set off now!”
After gaining an understanding of each member's strengths and weaknesses, they swiftly got onto the back of the Seven-colored Divine Crane. With a resounding chirp, the divine crane warped into a flash of seven colors and soared into the horizon.
There were no protective formations or structures on the Seven-colored Divine Crane, so there was nothing to guard one against the unrelenting assault of the wind resulting from the swift movement of the divine crane. As Saint 7-dan experts, Luo Xuanqing and the others were unaffected by the wind, but they could not help but be surprised to see that Zhang Xuan was completely unfazed by it as well.
Even if the young man had made a massive breakthrough to Leaving Aperture realm pinnacle, there should have been a huge gap between his fighting prowess and theirs. To be able to stand steadily before the raging winds despite his lacking cultivation, it was apparent that the young man's astounding talent did not just stop at formations.
”Given Brother Zhang's deep understanding of formations and decent strength, you must have achieved quite a result in the Mountain Gate examination, right?” the shorty, Bi Lianhai, asked with a rather unnerving grin.
The others also directed curious gazes over as well.
Most senior students who had reached their level of cultivation had already grown disinterested in the affairs of the freshmen, so very few of them paid heed to the entrance examinations. As a result, despite the huge commotion that Zhang Xuan had caused, they were completely unaware of it.
”I did just alright,” Zhang Xuan replied. ”I'm ranked fiftieth, just enough for me to get into the Elite Division.”
”You are fiftieth?” Yun Lianhai was shocked. ”Just who in the world is in your cohort? To think that we would have so many formidable freshmen this year!”
With the level of proficiency in formations the young man before him had, he should have been able to easily get into the top three. Why would he only be fiftieth?
That was a really dangerous position to be in! The slightest carelessness could have spelt the loss of his candidacy for the Elite Division!
”There are indeed quite a few talented students in their cohort.” Before Zhang Xuan could reply, Luo Xuanqing had already spoken up. ”You should have heard of the Zhang Clan's Zhang Yu before, right? He's in the same cohort as them!”
”Zhang Yu? You mean the lad who possesses Earth-tier bloodline? I have met him once, and he's indeed a formidable individual. In time to come, there's a good chance that he could reach a level on par with you!”
”Humph!” Luo Xuanqing harrumphed in displeasure upon hearing those words.
”There's no need for you to get so mad at that. Even though there have been many talented individuals among the Zhang Clan in recent years, none of them come close to comparing with the little princess of your Luo Clan!” Yun Lianhai chuckled softly.
Speaking of the little princess, a hint of admiration unwittingly crept into the depths of his eyes.
Clenching his fists tightly beneath his sleeves, Zhang Xuan asked with feigned nonchalance, ”Brother Yun, is the little princess you speak of… the renowned figure who managed to cultivate the Dimension Silencer?”
”Indeed! I'm referring to Xuanqing's younger sister!”
Paying no heed to Luo Xuanqing's darkened complexion, Yun Lianhai began gossiping enthusiastically. ”Speaking of which, Xuanqing, I heard that your younger sister has been betrothed to the young prodigy of the Zhang Clan since her birth. May I know if that young prodigy is really as talented as everyone makes him out to be?”
”Shut your mouth!” Luo Xuanqing bellowed as he glared at Yun Lianhai with narrowed eyes. ”I warned you never to bring up this matter before me, or else don't blame me for getting nasty!”
The fatty, Yuan Xiao, shrugged nonchalantly at Luo Xuanqing's rage. ”Regardless of whether we speak of the matter or not, that is a decision made by the elders of both clans. Your rage won't change anything.”
As an offspring of the Yuan Clan, which was second only to the Three Great Sage Clans, he was well-informed of the matter concerning the betrothal between the little princess of the Luo Clan and the young prodigy of the Zhang Clan. He knew that the overly-affectionate brother was afraid that his younger sister would be unhappy after marrying into the Zhang Clan, but as the offspring of one of the strongest Sage Clans, there were some responsibilities that they simply could not shirk off.
Such an important decision was bound to have received the mutual consensus of the elders of both clans. Not even the head of the Luo Clan had the power to reverse the decision at this point.