"Master Teacher?!"

The Frostwind Academy dean exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. Beside her, the old dean of Mystic Path Academy was equally stunned.

At their level, very few things could shake their composure. Yet today, they had been shocked more times than they had in decades.

For the others in the hall, their astonishment was written clearly on their faces. This was the first time any of them had heard such a term.

Master Teacher.

Jun Wu regarded their stupefied expressions with calm understanding. "Like I said before, Master Teachers are beings recognized directly by Heaven. Unlike other professions, they exist solely to enlighten the people of this world."

He let his words sink in before continuing. "It is through enlightening others that they themselves grow stronger. Allow me to use myself as an example. I am a One-Star Master Teacher. This means I can guide others in comprehending anything that falls within the One-Star domain."

"A domain," he explained patiently, "It encompasses everything we know about this world. Every art, every craft, every law of Heaven and Earth—each belongs to a domain. A Master Teacher's purpose is to help people grasp these truths in the shortest possible time."

He gestured lightly to himself. "I am an array master. This is my domain. I can solve any problem relating to arrays and guide others to mastery. But if I wish to expand my reach, I must dedicate time to studying other professions, learning their principles, and understanding the Heavenly laws that govern them."

Jun Wu paused deliberately, giving everyone time to digest his words. The silence was heavy, punctuated only by the faint crackling coming from the outside.

After a long minute, realization began to dawn on their faces. Yet even so, they could sense that there was far more to this revelation than what Jun Wu had shared.

At last, one of the association heads could not restrain his curiosity. "Young Master… Can anyone become a Master Teacher?"

This was the question burning on everyone's mind. To be recognized by Heaven itself—what greater honor could there be? The thought of attaining such a status set their hearts racing.

Jun Wu shook his head. "No. There are restrictions. Only those between the ages of eighteen and fifty can become Master Teachers. Furthermore, you must have achieved something noteworthy within your own field of expertise."

He let his gaze sweep the hall, ensuring each word landed with weight. "Even then, even if you meet all the requirements, most will never be chosen. Heaven does not grant its recognition lightly."

A hush fell again.

The weight of his explanation pressed down on them, tempering their excitement with sobering reality.

The old dean finally raised his head, his eyes steady.

"What, then, is the importance of Master Teachers to us? Our world teeters on the brink of destruction. If Master Teachers do not play a decisive role in resisting that doom, I fail to see their necessity."

The Frostwind Dean nodded firmly in agreement, her expression serious.

Around the room, the various leaders shared the same sentiment.

All of them were desperate for hope, but none could afford to place their faith blindly.

Jun Wu was silent for a moment, as though arranging his thoughts. The others waited, not daring to interrupt.

This was the crux of everything.

At last, he began to speak slowly. "Since you have yet to see the true importance of Master Teachers, allow me to enlighten you further."

He shifted his gaze toward the two deans. "For example, let us take individual cultivation strength. If I am not mistaken, the two of you are both in the Expert Realm?"

Neither tried to deny it; they nodded calmly.

"Good," Jun Wu continued. "Then you understand well the difficulty of advancing further. To reach the Grandmaster Realm requires unimaginable resources, as well as cultivation techniques of the highest caliber. Am I correct?"

They nodded again.

That truth was undeniable.

"This," Jun Wu said, his voice firm.

"Is where Master Teachers come in. Techniques are created by men, but not every man can create them. However, a Master Teacher specializing in cultivation can, with Heaven's blessing, develop techniques far superior to ordinary ones."

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes sharp. "Many techniques circulating in the world are riddled with flaws. These flaws hinder progress, waste potential, and cause cultivators to stumble at bottlenecks. But with the rise of Master Teachers, such flaws can be corrected. What you now see as impossible mountains can be reduced, step by step, into smooth paths."

His next words solidify everything. "More importantly, as the number of Master Teachers increases, the spiritual energy of our world will slowly begin to recover."

Hiss!

The collective gasp echoed through the hall as everyone drew in a cold breath.

Now they understood.

Truly understood.

Master Teachers were not merely another profession.

They were keys—keys to survival, to progress, to restoring the vitality of the world itself.

A rare smile spread across the faces of the two deans.

This was the revelation they had longed for.

They exchanged a glance and saw the same bright relief shining in each other's eyes.

As long as there was a path forward, no matter how difficult, everything else could be endured.

Unknown to them, the invisible weight that had long pressed upon their shoulders seemed to vanish.

With hope restored, they could already see their bright future which was worth fighting for.

Jun Wu observed calmly as the leaders of academies and associations brightened, their earlier tension melting into smiles.

He understood their emotions well.

The burden they carried was immense, the fear of extinction unbearable.

No one wished to vanish into the annals of history without leaving even a trace behind.

An enemy that could erase the ancient beings themselves was not one to be underestimated.

But still, with Master Teachers, a spark of hope had been reignited.

This was only the beginning.

The path ahead was still filled with thorns and tribulations, but if everyone worked together, the outcome might yet be changed.

"Young Master, is there something else?" the president of the Mystic Array Association finally asked, his tone eager.

"Yes." Jun Wu nodded.

His simple response made everyone unconsciously straighten, their expressions serious once more.

"We need to establish the Master Teacher Awakening Platform."

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