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Guiyuan Sect, Main Hall.
When Zhang Su stepped into the main hall, the vast hall was empty, with only one figure sitting at the head of the table.
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Tang Tianwen respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader."
Zhang Su immediately understood that this was the Guiyuan Sect Leader.
"Disciple Zhang Su greets Sect Leader."
Zhang Su had heard the Sect Leader's name before, Meng Shouzhen, but this was the first time he had met the Sect Leader.
Meng Shouzhen said indifferently, "No need to be polite, sit."
Zhang Su glanced at Tang Tianwen.
Tang Tianwen nodded, and Zhang Su sat down next to him.
"I summoned you here today because Elder Tang Tianwen and Elder Wang Daikui jointly applied for the Heavenly Pride Trial on your behalf, so I need to see you."
"Are you a disciple of Elder Zhao Qianfeng?"
"Yes."
"Elder Zhao has made great contributions, rendering outstanding service to the sect in his youth. He was injured and went to the Transmission Pavilion, yet he still managed to cultivate such a talented individual as you. Excellent."
Meng Shouzhen affirmed Zhao Qianfeng's contributions.
"You cultivate the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art?"
"Yes, this is the technique my master passed down to me."
Meng Shouzhen nodded slightly.
"The Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art is one of the highest secret techniques of our Guiyuan Sect. If you can truly use this divine art to enter the Acquired Realm, your foundation will be far more profound than other Acquired Realm martial artists, and you might even have a chance to break through to the Innate Realm!"
Meng Shouzhen made it very clear, the prerequisite being that Zhang Su must enter the Acquired Realm.
Without entering the Acquired Realm, everything else is meaningless.
"You're seventeen this year?"
"Yes."
Compared to Yu Hualong, this age is a complete disadvantage.
But since it's just a trial for prodigies, then it's fine.
After all, the trial for prodigies is meant to identify and fill gaps in knowledge, hoping not to bury any hidden talents.
"Your application for the Prodigy Trial has been approved by the sect! Once you pass the trial, you will be a true prodigy of the sect, enjoying the same treatment as Yu Hualong."
Meng Shouzhen finally made his decision.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Zhang Su immediately stood up and bowed to Meng Shouzhen.
Giving him the opportunity to participate in the Prodigy Trial wasn't easy.
If it weren't for Tang Tianwen and Wang Daikui's joint application, coupled with his significant contribution in the Hengshan County mining dispute, Meng Shouzhen probably wouldn't have agreed to give him the opportunity.
But now that he had the chance, Zhang Su had to seize it.
"Zhang Su, since you are a prodigy, you must have the cultivation speed of a prodigy. Cultivation level is always the most important. I won't go into the details of why you were only at the Dark Force level at seventeen. But the first test of the prodigy trial is cultivation level."
"From now on, within two years, you must successfully form your Core and advance to the Core Strength level! This was also the cultivation speed of Yu Hualong, one realm per year. If you fail to complete it, the prodigy trial will end."
"If you can truly advance to the Core Strength level within two years, I will give you a second trial. If you successfully complete both trials, you will become a sect prodigy!"
Meng Shouzhen stated the content of the first trial.
Two years, from Dark Force to Core Formation.
For almost all disciples in the Guardian sequence, and for most of the inherited disciples, this is practically impossible.
But this is indeed the standard for a sect prodigy.
It can even be faster.
Yu Hualong did just that, reaching the Bright Force level at thirteen and the Core Formation level at sixteen.
One realm per year.
This is indeed very difficult. It's
almost impossible to achieve.
But the opportunity for the prodigy trial has been given to him.
Whether he can seize this opportunity depends on Zhang Su.
"Thank you, Sect Leader. I will strive to achieve the Core Formation within two years and complete the first trial,"
Zhang Su said.
"Good. You've gained so many merits this time. Make good use of them."
"Yes, Sect Leader."
Zhang Su then took his leave and left the sect's main hall, returning to courtyard number 266.
"To advance to the Dan Jin level within two years, I must achieve the six-in-one integration. That means I must cultivate all three Yin Divine Skills to perfection within two years."
Zhang Su immediately checked the panel information.
Host: Zhang Su Cultivation: Dark Strength (Early Stage)
Taiyin Divine Skill: Compatibility 100% (Minor Success) Xuanyin Divine Skill
: Compatibility 15% (Not Yet Entered)
Jueyin Divine Skill: Compatibility 15% (Not Yet Entered)
Compatibility Value: 1
Of the three Yin Divine Skills, only the Taiyin Divine Skill has reached minor success. The Xuanyin and Jueyin Divine Skills haven't even reached 100% compatibility, making even entering the basics difficult, let alone achieving perfection.
If he cultivates them one by one
, he absolutely cannot cultivate all three skills to perfection within two years. Naturally, he won't be able to achieve the six-in-one integration and form the Dan.
Therefore, the best way is to cultivate all three skills to 100% compatibility simultaneously. Simultaneous
cultivation of the three Yin skills will save time.
With the added blessing of the Moon Essence Pill and the Hundred-Year Cold Jade, mastering the three Yin Divine Skills within two years shouldn't be a problem.
It might not even take two years.
Perhaps a year or two would suffice.
But right now, Zhang Su is still lacking a lot of compatibility.
Zhang Su has already gone to the Transmission Pavilion and emptied out all the martial arts techniques he can cultivate.
There are basically no martial arts techniques with a compatibility of over 90%.
And martial arts techniques with less than 90% compatibility are too difficult to master.
Or, it might take a very long time.
Not a few months, not a year or two.
It could be several years, or even longer.
"However, the Guiyuan Sect isn't the only one with martial arts techniques—"
Zhang Su remembered that he had found several martial arts techniques with a compatibility of over 90% in the Jiang family's armory.
And that was just the Jiang family.
There are quite a few martial arts families similar to the Jiang family.
For example, Zhang Su knows that the Bai family of Baifeng Prefecture is a martial arts family.
They even once wanted to form a marriage alliance with Gu Ying.
The Jiang family has several martial arts techniques with a compatibility of over 90%. If Zhang Su collects martial arts techniques from other martial arts families, could he obtain many martial arts techniques?
And what if he collected all the martial arts techniques in the entire martial arts world?
How many martial arts techniques with a 90% or higher compatibility rate could he gather by then?
Dozens or hundreds?
This was indeed a method.
But Zhang Su always felt that this method was only a temporary solution.
How long would it take him to scavenge all the martial arts techniques in the entire martial world?
How much energy would it take?
What if he had scavenged all the martial arts techniques in the martial world?
Where would he go to scavenge more martial arts techniques then?
Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Su's mind.
He now had a big question in his mind.
Why had he already perfected so many sword techniques?
Logically speaking, with such a high level of understanding, it should be easy to perfect some low-level sword techniques.
But why couldn't he?
For example, if you learn calculus, wouldn't it be easy to learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?
No matter how low the compatibility rate was, you should be able to learn it easily.
But now, it was completely different.
Something must be wrong.
"Sword techniques—yes, sword techniques!"
A flash of inspiration struck Zhang Su.
When he was practicing the Ultimate Sword Style of the Limitless Sword Scripture, he had touched upon the way of the sword.
That indescribable, elusive way of the sword.
Zhang Su had never heard of any swordplay realms.
Each sword technique was categorized into levels of mastery and perfection,
or even divine intent beyond perfection.
But the overall realm of swordplay seemed to be unmentioned.
However, when Zhang Su briefly touched upon the way of the sword while practicing the Extreme Sword Style to perfection,
that feeling made him realize that the way of the sword encompassed everything. Therefore, he should be able to quickly perfect lower-level sword techniques.
He shouldn't be unable to master them,
regardless of compatibility.
At a certain level, any sword technique should be relatively easy to master.
"The Way of the Sword is too vast and too complex. I've only just touched upon it, not even reaching the beginner level. It's impossible for me to master any low-level sword technique." "
However, I can cultivate certain specific sword techniques. My Extreme Sword Style is mainly a fast sword technique, as is the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, which even possesses divine intent. This shows my deep mastery of fast swordsmanship." "Then,
if I specialize in cultivating some low-level fast sword techniques, wouldn't it be easier to master them, even to perfection?"
Zhang Su acted on his thought immediately.
He got up and left his residence, heading straight for the Transmission Pavilion.
Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the Transmission Pavilion.
"Master, this disciple is going to select some martial arts techniques."
"Go ahead."
Zhao Qianfeng waved his hand.
Now that Zhang Su had grown to this level, Zhao Qianfeng no longer interfered with Zhang Su's cultivation.
He knew very well that geniuses shouldn't be bound.
Zhang Su arrived at the Transmission Pavilion.
He didn't go to the second floor, but instead chose sword techniques on the first floor.
The sword techniques on the first floor were the lowest-level techniques,
all at the Qi and Blood Realm level.
Sword techniques at the Qi and Blood Realm level are practically the lowest tier.
There are still many fast sword techniques here.
After all, swordsmanship is almost the largest category of martial arts.
"Qingfeng Sword Technique, compatibility 85%."
Zhang Su casually picked up a sword technique.
Coincidentally, it was a fast sword technique.
The compatibility was also as high as 85%, not far from 90%, but according to Zhang Su's past experience, it was very difficult to perfect a martial art without reaching 90%.
No matter how much one cultivated, one could only reach the Great Perfection.
And it would take a very long time.
Zhang Su immediately went to find his master.
"Hmm? A Qi and Blood Realm sword technique?"
Zhao Qianfeng looked at Zhang Su with suspicion.
"Master, I've gained some insights into swordsmanship and need to try them out with these low-level techniques,"
Zhang Su explained.
"Alright, it's your own cultivation to manage. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me,"
Zhao Qianfeng said, exchanging the Qingfeng Sword Technique for Zhang Su.
Zhang Su immediately took the Qingfeng Sword Technique manual into the training room.
Inside, Zhang Su carefully examined the contents of the Qingfeng Sword Technique.
In Zhang Su's current perspective, this Qingfeng Sword Technique was indeed too simple.
Although it was a fast sword technique, it leaned towards lightness and elegance.
Then, Zhang Su tried practicing.
Just once.
"Qingfeng Sword Technique: Compatibility 85% (Beginner)"
He had mastered it after just one practice; it was indeed very simple.
Then, Zhang Su continued practicing.
Once, twice, three times—
after about ten times.
"Qingfeng Sword Technique: Compatibility 85% (Minor Success)"
The Qingfeng Sword Technique had reached minor success.
When using the Qingfeng Sword Technique, it was already quite impressive and had considerable destructive power.
However, upon reaching the minor stage of mastery, Zhang Su clearly felt that achieving mastery wouldn't be something that could be accomplished through mere repetition.
It would require a long time—
perhaps several months, perhaps a year.
Zhang Su frowned deeply.
This Qingfeng Sword Technique, such a low-level fast sword technique, was clearly very simple; why couldn't he quickly perfect it?
Zhang Su pondered deeply.
He practiced the Qingfeng Sword Technique again and again.
Finally, he realized that even the lowest-level sword technique had consumed countless efforts of predecessors and
had been perfected as much as possible. It
wasn't just any random sword technique.
Every sword technique had its own core.
Theoretically, the Qingfeng Sword Technique could also generate divine intent.
Once divine intent was cultivated, the power of the Qingfeng Sword Technique could be extremely terrifying.
"So, the so-called sword path is about surpassing countless sword techniques in terms of the core of the sword technique? Or rather, the cores of those countless sword techniques merged into the sword path—"
Zhang Su recalled his various insights from the Wuji Sword Scripture,
especially the Extreme Sword Style.
His Extreme Sword Style was already perfected.
But he discovered that he actually knew very little about the Extreme Sword Style.
To truly master a martial art and integrate it into one's instincts,
there is only one way:
Divine Intent!
The birth of Divine Intent.
If we speak of Divine Intent, Zhang Su's Wind and Thunder Sword Technique embodied it.
Zhang Su immediately began practicing the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.
Again and again.
The Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was completely under Zhang Su's control.
While practicing the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Zhang Su.
He felt that the Clear Wind Sword Technique, in some aspects, seemed somewhat similar to the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.
Zhang Su's sword technique changed.
It became the Clear Wind Sword Technique again.
This time, the speed of the Clear Wind Sword Technique increased.
Again and again.
Zhang Su didn't know how many times he practiced.
He felt increasingly exhilarated.
The Clear Wind Sword Technique seemed to be almost ingrained in his instincts.
What about compatibility?
What about the level of sword techniques based on blood and qi?
At this moment, none of that mattered.
He didn't know how long it took, perhaps a quarter of an hour, perhaps half an hour.
Zhang Su stopped.
Information about the Clear Wind Sword Technique appeared before his eyes.
"Qingfeng Sword Technique: Compatibility 85% (Perfect)"
At the same time, Zhang Su's compatibility value increased by one point, now possessing two points.
"This is...perfect?"
Zhang Su was somewhat dazed.
"So...divine intent has this effect?"
Zhang Su understood.
This was the true function of divine intent.
It was said that divine intent, upon further sublimation, could transform into true martial intent.
That was too far removed from Zhang Su's reach.
But the effect of divine intent now was immense.
Any martial art within the scope of divine intent could be perfected.
This was the principle of "one method leads to all methods."
The Qingfeng Sword Technique happened to fall within the scope of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique's divine intent.
However, this scope was still relatively narrow.
Zhang Su immediately thought of the Extreme Sword Style.
Once he cultivated the Extreme Sword Style with divine intent, it would be terrifying.
The Extreme Sword Style encompassed the essence of all fast sword techniques.
Once the Extreme Sword Style generated divine intent, Zhang Su could basically perfect all those low-level fast sword techniques,
regardless of the compatibility level.
No wonder the Extreme Sword Style originated from the Limitless Sword Scripture.
To be called a "Sword Scripture" is truly extraordinary.
However, Zhang Su also knew that it was difficult for the Extreme Sword Style to generate divine intent.
After all, divine intent only arises when skill approaches the Dao.
He was already lucky to have generated the divine intent of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique,
let alone the Extreme Sword Style
. However, Zhang Su also had an advantage.
He had generated the divine intent of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.
He would cultivate many other fast sword techniques in the future.
If those fast sword techniques could also generate divine intent,
and the Extreme Sword Style was the essence of all fast sword techniques,
wouldn't the accumulation of divine intent from many fast sword techniques, in turn, lead to the Extreme Sword Style generating its own divine intent?
It was possible!
However, Zhang Su urgently needed compatibility points.
Therefore, Zhang Su went to the first and second floors of the Transmission Pavilion to select some fast sword techniques similar to the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.
Although the selection was relatively narrow,
the number of fast sword techniques was truly vast.
Especially after Zhang Su removed the compatibility limit, the number increased even further.
The library in the Transmission Pavilion contained far more than ten thousand volumes;
it was probably over a hundred thousand.
With so many books and so many sword techniques, how many of them were similar to the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique?
Even Zhao Qianfeng probably didn't know.
After all, who would bother to count the sword techniques similar to the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique?
But Zhang Su had now counted them.
One hundred and eight!
Adding the Clear Wind Sword Technique, it should be one hundred and nine.
This was simply—unimaginable.
And this was only the fast sword techniques at the Qi and Blood Realm, Ming Jin, and An Jin levels.
Actually, there were also some fast sword techniques at the Hua Jin and Dan Jin levels,
but Zhang Su's cultivation level wasn't high enough for him to cultivate them. But once his cultivation level was reached, as long as it was a fast sword technique similar to the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, with the divine intent of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique assisting him, Zhang Su would definitely be able to cultivate it to perfection.
Regardless of the compatibility level.
Of course, the compatibility level between these fast sword techniques and Zhang Su wasn't actually too low.
It was mostly above 30%.
That was already quite high.
Exchange!
"Exchange them all!"
When Zhang Su presented Zhao Qianfeng with 108 sword techniques, Zhao Qianfeng was dumbfounded.
"You want to exchange for—108 sword techniques?"
"Yes."
Zhao Qianfeng fell silent.
108 sword techniques, and most of them were at the Qi and Blood Realm or Ming Jin level.
What use was so many?
"Zhang Su, the more sword techniques you practice, the stronger you become—"
"Master, this disciple intends to absorb all styles and integrate many sword techniques to strive for further advancement in swordsmanship. This is also the inspiration given to this disciple by the Wuji Sword Scripture." "
Wuji Sword Scripture—"
Zhao Qianfeng naturally knew about the Wuji Sword Scripture.
He couldn't understand this sword technique either.
However, thinking of how Zhang Su killed Dugu Jian with a single sword strike using the Wuji Sword Scripture, Zhao Qianfeng felt that the Wuji Sword Scripture was profound and might truly have its unique aspects.
Even though he was a Houtian Realm martial artist, the Wuji Sword Scripture was a Xiantian level sword technique.
It was normal that he couldn't understand it.
"Alright, but 108 sword techniques require a lot of contribution points. If you don't have enough, I'll pay for some."
Zhao Qianfeng knew that he had to fully support Zhang Su at this time.
"Thank you, Master."
Zhang Su had a lot of contribution points,
but this time he had indeed exchanged too many at once.
He could exchange the contribution points for his master in a few months.
Thus, Zhang Su successfully exchanged for 108 sword techniques.
He took the 108 sword techniques into the training room. He
practiced the sword techniques almost day and night in the training room.
One day, two days, three days—
in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.
There were no accidents with these 108 sword techniques.
Zhang Su had mastered them all.
Moreover, Zhang Su could feel that several of these sword techniques might have the potential to generate divine intent.
The more divine intent, the better.
Zhang Su also wanted to see what kind of changes would occur if he fused with more divine intent.
"The compatibility value is as high as 110 points—"
Zhang Su smiled.
He had had the panel for so long.
Previously, gaining a dozen or so points of affinity was considered quite good.
But now, a full one hundred and ten points!
I never even dared to dream of that before.
This is the real way to gain affinity!
Now that I have the affinity points, there's only one most important thing left to do:
add them
!
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Chapter 106 Crazy Skill Point Allocation! The Second Divine Intent is Born, Divine Intent Fusion!
Chapter 106 Crazy Point Addition! The Second Divine Intent is Born, Divine Intent Fusion!
"Let's begin—"
Zhang Su silently chanted in his heart.
As Zhang Su chanted, he immediately began to use compatibility points to increase the compatibility of the Profound Yin Divine Art and the Absolute Yin Divine Art.
Both divine arts had a 15% compatibility rate, and only eighteen compatibility points were needed to raise them to 100%.
Then, the eighteen compatibility points disappeared.
The compatibility of the two divine arts also rapidly increased.
Then, Zhang Su activated all three divine arts simultaneously.
Instantly, the previous obscure and difficult feeling disappeared.
On the contrary, the Hundred-Year Cold Jade was consumed very quickly.
About a few hours later, Zhang Su reopened his eyes.
He checked the information on the panel.
Host: Zhang Su Cultivation: Dark Strength (Early Stage)
Taiyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Minor Success)
Xuanyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)
Jueyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)
Compatibility Value: 92
"It's done—"
Zhang Su saw that the compatibility of the Xuanyin Divine Art and the Jueyin Divine Art had both increased to 100%, and he had successfully entered the beginner level.
A smile appeared on his face.
In this way, he could cultivate the three divine arts simultaneously.
The cultivation speed was indeed greatly accelerated.
In a sense, this was equivalent to three times the cultivation speed of others.
After all, his three supreme Yin divine arts combined into one were equivalent to six combined into one, which could directly lead to the formation of the elixir and a general increase in elixir strength.
However, the consumption of Hundred-Year Cold Jade and Moon Essence Pills also increased significantly.
Moon Essence Pills were not a big deal.
With the current wealth of the Zhang family, plus the Gu and Su families, they would give him a lot of silver, which could be exchanged for contribution points, and Moon Essence Pills could be eaten as food.
But each piece of Hundred-Year Cold Jade required one thousand merit points.
Previously, Zhang Su only cultivated the Taiyin Divine Skill alone, consuming a piece of century-old cold jade every month.
But now, at this rate of consumption,
Zhang Su would need to consume three pieces of Hundred-Year Cold Jade per month.
That's three thousand merit points.
Even the top geniuses of the five major martial veins probably wouldn't be this extravagant.
Only the prodigies of sects could probably compare.
Three thousand merit points were indeed a bit painful for Zhang Su.
But Zhang Su knew very well that merit points could be converted into strength, and that was the most correct way to use them.
Otherwise, merit points were just a bunch of numbers, completely useless.
Of course, the compatibility of the three divine skills had all increased to 100%, but it would still take time to cultivate them to perfection.
Even with the Moon Essence Pill and the Hundred-Year Cold Jade, Zhang Su estimated that the first Taiyin Divine Skill should be perfected in about three months.
The other two divine skills would be perfected in at most six months.
At that time, with all three divine skills perfected, he could combine them into one, thus forming his core and advancing to the Dan Jin realm.
No need for two years.
No need for a year.
Six months to form his core.
This speed—it was simply astonishing.
Even Yu Hualong hadn't been this fast.
"This is more befitting of the title of prodigy!"
Zhang Su was very satisfied. He
had only consumed 18,000 merit points in half a year.
He had plenty of merit points now.
Worth it!
If the other disciples, or even the elders, knew that he had consumed eighteen pieces of century-old cold jade, a full 18,000 merit points, in half a year, they would probably be speechless.
This wasn't martial arts training;
it was clearly a gold-devouring beast.
No branch of the Guiyuan Sect could afford to raise one.
Zhang Su cultivated in seclusion in courtyard number 266 every day.
No one disturbed him.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
"Whoosh!"
Zhang Su suddenly opened his eyes.
He began practicing his swordsmanship.
Once, twice, three times—
and the sword technique he practiced was—the Nine Shadows Sword Technique!
This was the earliest fast sword technique Zhang Su had ever practiced.
He was extremely familiar with it.
He could perform it with his eyes closed.
Nine sword shadows appeared in the void.
In a fleeting moment
, a tenth sword shadow appeared.
Then came eleven, twelfth, thirteenth—
the sky was filled with sword shadows.
But from beginning to end, Zhang Su only used the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.
He didn't use any other sword techniques.
This seemed to have broken through the limits of the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.
From afar, it seemed—the Nine Shadows Sword Technique had come alive.
"The second divine intent—"
Zhang Su murmured softly.
His expression was also somewhat surprised.
For a month, he had spent most of his energy diligently cultivating the Three Yin Divine Skill.
But he hadn't wasted the rest of his time either; he had used almost all of it to cultivate sword techniques.
He had practiced many sword techniques.
But among these sword techniques, only the Nine Shadows Sword Technique grew stronger with practice, faintly showing a sense of transformation.
Over the past few days, Zhang Su devoted himself entirely to practicing the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.
As a result, he indeed underwent a transformation.
The Nine Shadows Sword Technique reached a level of skill approaching the Dao, thus giving birth to divine intent.
The Nine Shadows Sword Technique with divine intent was extremely terrifying, its power far surpassing the original.
Even for ordinary Qi and Blood Realm martial artists, if the Nine Shadows Sword Technique could generate divine intent, killing a Ming Jin martial artist of a higher level would not be difficult.
Of course, for a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist to cultivate the Nine Shadows Sword Technique and generate divine intent was extremely difficult. It
was almost unheard of.
"Two kinds of divine intent—I wonder if they can be fused?"
Zhang Su wasn't quite sure what the two kinds of divine intent represented.
So, he attempted to fuse them.
This attempt…
"Boom!"
Instantly, Zhang Su seemed to have a vague feeling that the Nine Shadows Sword Technique and the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique had completely fused.
In fact, Zhang Su's incredibly keen perception, almost reaching the level of martial sense, was the fusion of various martial arts techniques.
But the fusion of divine intent was different.
It seemed to be a fusion of consciousness.
A subtle transformation was brewing, but Zhang Su couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
However, the panel seemed to have changed.
Zhang Su immediately checked the information on the panel.
Host: Zhang Su Cultivation: Dark Strength (Mid-Stage)
Martial Dao True Intent: 1% (Two Divine Intents)
Taiyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Great Completion)
Xuanyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)
Jueyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)
Compatibility Value: 92
On the panel, after a month of arduous cultivation, Zhang Su's Taiyin Divine Art had finally reached Great Completion, and his cultivation had finally broken through to the mid-stage of Dark Strength.
However, this wasn't the key point.
The key point was the appearance of Martial Dao True Intent on the panel.
Martial Dao True Intent represented a 1% progress.
In other words, as long as he continued to fuse divine intents, reaching 100% progress, it was possible to give birth to Martial Dao True Intent?
Perhaps a hundred divine intents would be needed.
But perhaps the progress would slow down further.
More divine intents might be needed.
For divine intent to transform into Martial Dao True Intent was very difficult.
Zhang Su wasn't confident at the moment.
After all, the birth of divine intent is difficult. The fact that
this Nine Shadows Sword Technique could generate divine intent was beyond Zhang Su's expectations.
But it was, after all, a definite direction.
Other martial artists, even those at the Innate Realm, probably didn't quite understand how to generate true martial intent.
They only knew that true martial intent was the sublimation of divine intent.
But how to sublimate it, no one knew.
Zhang Su, however, was only at the Inner Strength level, yet he already had a definite direction for true martial intent.
It was simply astonishing.
"Knock knock knock."
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Zhang Su got up and opened the door, going to the courtyard.
He saw a steward.
"Zhang Su, a woman outside requests an audience, claiming to be Gu Ying."
"Gu Ying?"
Zhang Su naturally knew that Gu Ying was his patron.
However, since he started sponsoring her, Gu Ying had only given him silver and precious treasures,
like the Warm Sun Jade.
She had basically never made any demands.
Unexpectedly, Gu Ying had come in person now.
Zhang Su immediately left the inner sect and went to the mountain gate.
Sure enough, he saw Gu Ying.
"Greetings, Young Master Zhang."
Gu Ying hurriedly bowed upon seeing Zhang Su.
Zhang Su's status and position were vastly different now; he was an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect. The fact that she continued to support him was only because he remembered their past relationship.
Otherwise, the entire Gu family wouldn't be qualified to be Zhang Su's benefactors.
"Miss Gu, what brings you to the Guiyuan Sect?"
Zhang Su asked.
"Indeed, I have something to ask Young Master Zhang for help with. It concerns my Gu family's enemies, Zhou Sandao and Xue Dao Jiang Kui. I've just received concrete information about them."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Su immediately thought of the conditions Gu Ying had set when she supported him.
It was about Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
These two had slaughtered the entire Gu family.
Only Gu Ying had escaped.
Gu Ying had always held such a deep grudge in her heart.
The condition they had agreed upon was that Zhang Su, if capable, would kill Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui weren't particularly strong; they were only known to be internal energy martial artists.
It was unclear whether they possessed hidden or overt strength.
But it definitely won't be the level of "transformation energy".
A martial artist at the Transformation Realm is already a powerful figure in the martial world, attracting many merchants to serve him. There's no need to slaughter the entire Gu family.
For Zhang Su now, this is a trivial matter.
"Where are they?"
Zhang Su asked.
"I have confirmed information that they are currently hiding in a major martial arts force called Hidden Sword Manor, having become members of Hidden Sword Manor."
Gu Ying's inquiries were indeed thorough; she even knew their hiding place.
"Hidden Sword Manor—no problem, I'll issue a martial arts manhunt through my sect, and I need some reward—"
"I'm willing to offer a reward of fifty thousand taels of silver!"
Gu Ying gritted her teeth.
She was willing to pay any price for revenge.
"Fifty thousand taels?"
Zhang Su nodded.
This was no ordinary amount.
Moreover, it was a martial arts manhunt issued by the Guiyuan Sect.
That was extraordinary.
"Then thank you very much, Young Master Zhang!"
Gu Ying bowed to Zhang Su again.
"Alright, go back and wait for news."
Gu Ying then handed Zhang Su 50,000 taels of silver notes before leading her men down the mountain.
Zhang Su immediately went to the Guiyuan Sect's inner hall.
He remembered that inner disciples were qualified to issue martial arts manhunt orders.
However, it required a considerable amount of contribution points.
But with the 50,000 taels of silver notes Gu Ying had given him, he wasn't worried about running out of contribution points.
Zhang Su arrived at the mission hall
and found the inner sect steward.
"Steward, I want to issue a martial arts manhunt order, offering a bounty on Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui!"
As soon as Zhang Su finished speaking, a flurry of gazes fell upon him.
" A martial arts manhunt order? It's been a long time since a disciple has issued one. Zhang Su, do you know how many contribution points are needed to issue a martial arts manhunt order?" "I don't know." "Offering a bounty on martial artists below the Transformation Realm requires 10,000 contribution points per order," the inner sect steward said. 10,000 contribution points equals 10,000 taels of silver. Zhang Su frowned. Unexpectedly, issuing a kill order would be so expensive. However, the effect of issuing a kill order is indeed very good. The Guiyuan Sect's deterrent power is still considerable. If someone can bring the heads of the two to the Guiyuan Sect to claim the reward, then Zhang Su won't need to make the trip himself. "Alright, then issue a kill order with a reward of 40,000 taels of silver." "40,000 taels of silver? That's quite generous, acceptable." The inner sect steward immediately deducted 10,000 taels of contribution points from Zhang Su and collected 40,000 taels of silver notes. As long as someone brings the heads of Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui to the Guiyuan Sect, they will receive this 40,000 taels of silver. "Thank you, Steward." Afterwards, Zhang Su turned and left. "Was that Zhang Su just now?" "It was indeed Zhang Su. I heard he performed exceptionally well in Hengshan County. The disciples who returned from Hengshan County all raved about him like he was a god." "Yes, I heard Zhang Su killed the top Transformation Realm genius of the Five Elements Sect. That Transformation Realm genius might even be comparable to a Core Formation Realm martial artist. Isn't that a joke? Dark Force, killing a genius comparable to Core Formation Realm?" " However, Zhang Su issued a martial arts manhunt order, which is quite rare." The disciples discussed animatedly. In fact, news of Zhang Su's return to the sect had spread throughout Hengshan County since then. After all, many disciples and inner sect deacons had gone to Hengshan County. Naturally, those disciples and inner sect deacons spread Zhang Su's deeds everywhere. But Zhang Su's deeds were simply too outrageous. What about using Bright Force to kill a Dark Force Realm genius of the Five Elements Sect? What about using Dark Force to kill a martial artist comparable to Core Formation Realm of the Five Elements Sect? Each one was more sensational than the last. But the more exaggerated it was, the less people believed it. After all, no one went to the Five Elements Sect to inquire. Zhang Su remained secluded in his residence, ignoring the outside gossip. Soon, he returned. The martial arts manhunt order had been issued; all that remained was to await the outcome. Given Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui's strength, a manhunt order essentially meant certain death. Zhang Su then stopped dwelling on the matter and continued his secluded cultivation. Hidden Sword Manor had been bustling lately — many unfamiliar martial artists were loitering there. However, due to the manor's tight security, no one dared to trespass, yet this situation had already caused some disruption to the manor. Hidden Sword Manor immediately ordered a thorough investigation to find out what was going on. And now, the investigation was complete. "Reporting to the Master, those martial artists outside are after Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui. The Guiyuan Sect has issued a kill order, offering a reward of 40,000 taels of silver for their heads!" Ouyang Chuan, the Master of Cangjian Manor, frowned. "Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui? They must have only recently joined the manor. Are they the Third Young Master's men?" "Yes, the Third Young Master brought them into the manor. Jiang Kui is an Dark Force martial artist, and Zhou Sandao is a Bright Force martial artist; they're quite skilled." " Go, summon the Third Young Master, Zhou Sandao, and Jiang Kui." "Yes, Master." Inside Ouyang Manor, Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui had also learned of the news. They were extremely nervous, fearing that Cangjian Manor would force them out. If they were forced out, those martial artists outside would likely cut them to pieces! "Brother, I heard it's a kill order issued by the Guiyuan Sect, apparently issued by an inner disciple named Zhang Su," Zhou Sandao said. This news had already spread throughout the martial world; it was no secret. "Zhang Su—most of the Zhang family members in Qingquan Prefecture are connected to that woman from the Gu family. They slaughtered the entire Gu family back then, but they spared this woman; who would have thought she'd still be a menace now—"
Jiang Kui was filled with murderous intent, his teeth itching with hatred.
He always eliminated enemies completely.
He hadn't expected some to slip through the net, leading to this disaster.
"Brother, what do we do?"
"Stay calm. We're the Third Young Master's men, utterly loyal to him. As long as he protects us, we can rest easy! Guiyuan Sect is powerful, but Cangjian Manor isn't within their sphere of influence; it's under the Medicine Valley's."
Zhou Sandao nodded.
Then, the Third Young Master, Ouyang Jing, arrived.
"Third Young Master."
The two hurriedly bowed to Ouyang Jing.
"You know about the Jianghu kill order, right?"
"Yes."
"Father summoned you for questioning. Remember, tell him everything, don't hide anything, otherwise, I can't protect you either!"
The two felt a chill.
So, they followed Ouyang Jing to the Cangjian Manor's council hall and met the manor's lord.
"Greetings, Manor Lord."
The two hurriedly bowed.
"Speak, do you know Zhang Su, an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect?"
"We don't know him."
"If you don't know him, why did Zhang Su issue a kill order against you?" "
This might be related to the Gu family of Qingquan Prefecture. We killed members of the Gu family, and they left behind an only daughter who has a close relationship with Zhang Su—"
Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui didn't hide anything.
After all, their identities had been investigated the moment they entered the manor.
Cangjian Manor was a powerful force with a prestigious reputation in the martial world.
How could they allow two martial artists of unknown origin to enter the manor?
Ouyang Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
The two weren't lying.
With Cangjian Manor's intelligence capabilities, they had basically investigated everything.
"Father, our Cangjian Manor isn't a force under the Guiyuan Sect. A kill order issued by an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect is something our Cangjian Manor can simply ignore." "
If we can't even protect those who have pledged allegiance to our manor, what prestige will our Cangjian Manor have in the martial world?"
Ouyang Jing spoke up.
Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui were both men he had brought back, his trusted confidants. Now that something like this had happened, he naturally had to protect them.
If it were an ordinary martial arts force facing a martial arts kill order, they would probably have to sacrifice their pawns to save themselves.
But Cangjian Manor was different.
Because Yaogu had relatively loose control over the lower-level forces, and Cangjian Manor had a Nascent Soul martial artist in charge, it was one of the top forces in the martial arts world.
Dealing with a martial arts kill order was not a problem.
If it weren't for the deterrent power of Cangjian Manor, why would those martial arts practitioners who were eyeing Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui have been watching from outside Cangjian Manor without daring to come in?
Ouyang Chuan glanced at Ouyang Jing.
Then he glanced at Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui, who were kowtowing to the ground.
He knew that his son wanted to completely subdue Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
These two were indeed worth cultivating.
Especially Jiang Kui, if properly trained, he would also become a Transformation Realm martial artist in the future.
As for the things that Jiang Kui and Zhou Sandao had done to wipe out their families, in Ouyang Chuan's eyes, they were simply not worth mentioning.
In the martial world, how can there be no bloodshed?
Of course, if they want the two to be completely devoted to the Hidden Sword Manor, then the Hidden Sword Manor must withstand this martial world's manhunt order.
"Don't leave the Hidden Sword Manor during this time,"
Ouyang Chuan said slowly.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui were overjoyed.
This was undoubtedly an intention to protect them.
"Thank you, Manor Lord!"
The two hurriedly kowtowed to express their gratitude.
Only a martial world power like the Hidden Sword Manor would dare to ignore the martial world's manhunt order issued by the Guiyuan Sect.
As for hiding in the Hidden Sword Manor for a while?
That was no problem at all.
Even if they hid for several years, they would be happy to do so.
"Alright, go down."
Ouyang Chuan waved his hand, and Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui respectfully withdrew from the hall.
"Jing'er, spread the word to all the forces in the martial world that Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui have reformed and joined the Hidden Sword Manor. Anyone who dares to attack them is a provocation against the Hidden Sword Manor!"
"Son understands."
Ouyang Jing smiled upon hearing this.
As for offending the inner disciples of the Guiyuan Sect?
Hidden Sword Manor wasn't too concerned.
The Guiyuan Sect had a considerable number of inner disciples, but only a minority could achieve the Core Formation stage.
Besides, Hidden Sword Manor had the backing of the Medicine Valley and wasn't afraid of the Guiyuan Sect.
Did they really think a mere martial arts kill order could kill the people of Hidden Sword Manor?
Absolutely not!
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