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Chapter 107 Four-in-One, Zhang Su Breaks Through, Hundred Days to Transform into Internal Strength!
Chapter 107 Four-in-One, Zhang Su Breaks Through, Hundred Days to Reach the Transformation of Internal Energy!
Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
The secret chamber was dimly lit.
A faint chill permeated the air, the lingering scent of the century-old cold jade after it had been consumed.
Another piece of century-old cold
jade in Zhang Su's hand had been completely used up .
This century-old cold jade was about the size of an infant's fist, a translucent milky white, and icy to the touch.
At this moment, the last trace of chill seeped into his meridians through his palm, and the jade's surface quickly dimmed.
First, fine cracks appeared, then with a soft "snap," it shattered into countless white powders, falling softly from between his fingers.
Zhang Su's expression remained unchanged, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing long and steady.
The last wisp of chill traveled through his meridians, its coolness permeating his very bones before finally merging into his dantian, where it merged with the internal energy of the Taiyin Divine Art.
The next moment, Zhang Su felt the last obstacle to the Taiyin Divine Art vanish completely.
It was like a long-blocked river channel finally being cleared; the internal energy surged through his meridians without any stagnation.
A cool sensation spread from his dantian to his limbs, bringing him indescribable comfort.
He slowly opened his eyes, a flash of white light appearing before them—the outward manifestation of the Taiyin Divine Art's internal energy reaching its peak.
"Taiyin Divine Art: Compatibility 100% (Perfect)"
Zhang Su glanced at the panel.
The text appeared clearly before him.
Indeed, the Taiyin Divine Art had finally reached perfection.
And his cultivation had successfully broken through to the late stage of Dark Force!
Zhang Su took a deep breath, feeling the surging internal energy within him, and nodded inwardly.
The internal energy of the late-stage Dark Force is more than twice as profound as that of the mid-stage.
If the internal energy of the mid-stage Dark Force is a stream, then it is now a great river, surging endlessly through the meridians.
If other martial artists had cultivated to this level, they would have begun to perceive the changes in internal energy, hoping to comprehend them completely, and thus achieve a state of perfect internal energy where not even a feather could be added, nor a fly could land!
Ming Jin (manifest strength), An Jin (hidden strength), and Hua Jin (transformation strength).
These three are essentially the same, all belonging to the accumulation of internal strength.
Hua Jin is the final stage of these three.
Upon reaching Hua Jin, both Ming Jin and An Jin can be wielded with unparalleled fluidity, as natural as an extension of one's own limbs, and the martial artist has no obvious weaknesses.
Internal strength erupts effortlessly with every movement, possessing immense power.
However, comprehending the variations of internal strength is no easy feat.
Even for martial artists with exceptional talent, it can take anywhere from a year to several years to grasp these variations.
Some martial artists never comprehend the variations of internal strength in their entire lives.
The difference between them is like a thin layer of paper, seemingly insignificant, yet impossible to pierce.
Talent, opportunity, and comprehension are all indispensable.
Some people practice boxing their entire lives, yet their attacks still rely on brute force.
Others practice for three to five years and have already reached a high level, the mysteries of which are difficult to explain.
But Zhang Su is different.
He cultivates the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Skill.
This divine skill is the supreme secret transmission of the Guiyuan Sect, extremely difficult to cultivate, but its effects are also astonishing.
Since Zhang Su had already reached the late stage of Dark Force, he didn't need to expend any effort to comprehend the changes in internal energy.
He only needed to fuse the Taiyin Divine Art and the Three Yang Divine Art, achieving a four-in-one synthesis, and he would naturally grasp the changes in internal energy, thus advancing to the Transformation Force stage!
This was also the advantage of the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art.
The further one progressed, the greater the advantage of the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art became.
Otherwise, how could it bear the great reputation of being a supreme secret transmission?
However, this fusion was different from the previous three.
The previous three were the Three Yang Divine Art, whose internal energy was extremely strong and Yang, belonging to one body.
But this time, the Taiyin Divine Art's internal energy was extremely Yin and soft.
The fusion of two completely opposite internal energies would certainly not be smooth sailing.
But since it was the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art, the mental cultivation method of operating the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art shouldn't be a problem.
Thinking this, Zhang Su no longer hesitated.
"Fuse."
He silently recited a mantra in his mind.
The next moment, he immediately mobilized the internal energy of the Taiyin Divine Art, attempting to merge it with the Great Three Yang Energy.
"Boom!"
Zhang Su felt a boom within his body.
The sound wasn't heard through his ears, but rather erupted from within his body, from his bones, from his meridians, from every inch of his muscles.
The instant the extremely strong and yang internal energy touched the extremely yin and soft internal energy, the two internal energies vibrated violently.
It almost made Zhang Su feel as if he were being torn apart.
It was as if his body was about to explode.
His mind was filled with a roar, and he seemed to hear nothing.
He could only feel the two internal energies within his body, like two giant pythons, one crimson like fire, the other dark blue like ice, constantly colliding.
Each collision caused intense stinging pain in his meridians.
Zhang Su's face instantly turned pale, but he still gritted his teeth and remained motionless.
However, Zhang Su persisted in circulating the Pure Yang Nine Harmony Divine Art's mental technique, and his mind remained calm.
Under his mental guidance, the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art's inner cultivation method slowly began to circulate, gradually gathering the two violent internal energies to prevent them from spiraling out of control.
Inside the secret chamber, Zhang Su sat motionless, only his breathing clearly audible in the quiet space.
Each breath, long and short, subtly matched a special rhythm.
It was a unique breathing technique of the Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Art, helping the practitioner stabilize their mind and guide the flow of internal energy at crucial moments.
Time passed slowly.
The oil lamp on the table had burned out, plunging the secret chamber into darkness.
Only the faint light emanating from Zhang Su's body flickered in the darkness.
The light dimmed, sometimes tinged with a faint red, sometimes turning a deep blue, as if two forces were constantly clashing within him.
Two hours.
Three hours.
Zhang Su's clothes were soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body, revealing the contours of his strong, well-proportioned muscles.
His face flushed and paled intermittently, his lips pressed tightly together, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
Even so, he remained completely silent.
Zhang Su suddenly sensed a change.
The intensely masculine and yinly gentle internal energies, constantly colliding, finally began to merge.
At first, it was only a faint wisp, then it slowly began to intertwine.
The feeling was like holding ice and fire simultaneously in the palm of one's hand; one could feel both heat and cold, two completely opposite sensations coexisting without interfering with each other.
Moreover, Zhang Su was surprised to find that as he observed the collision of the two internal energies, the various changes in the internal energy were clearly presented before his eyes.
More precisely, they were presented within his body, allowing him to easily comprehend the changes in energy.
"So this is why the four energies combined can be used to comprehend the changes in energy—"
Zhang Su understood.
The collision of two completely opposite internal energies could naturally demonstrate all the changes in energy within the body; it was impossible not to comprehend them.
Even if one couldn't understand them, the feeling within the body was profoundly profound.
This is like someone who grows up in water; they don't need to specifically learn to swim, and their ability to swim becomes second nature.
Zhang Su was in this state at this moment.
The clash of the two internal energies was like a magnificent lesson, revealing all the variations of force to him.
This was an understanding that ordinary martial artists could hardly achieve even after years of arduous training. The
previously obscure and difficult-to-understand forces, with their various variations, held no secrets in Zhang Su's perception.
Time passed slowly.
Five hours, six hours, seven hours—
a whole day—Zhang Su's Taiyin Divine Skill internal energy was merging with the supremely strong and yang Great Three Yang Force.
And Zhang Su had fully comprehended the variations of force.
Finally, the two internal energies merged.
From this moment on, Zhang Su's Pure Yang Nine Harmonies Divine Skill finally reached the realm of four harmonies combined into one.
And Zhang Su officially broke through to the Transformation Realm, becoming a true Transformation Realm martial artist!
Host: Zhang Su Cultivation: Transformation Realm (Early Stage)
Martial Arts True Intent: 1% (Two Divine Intents)
Taiyin Divine Skill: 100% Compatibility (Perfect)
Xuanyin Divine Skill: 100% Compatibility (Minor Success)
Jueyin Divine Skill: 100% Compatibility (Minor Success)
Compatibility Value: 93
On the panel, Zhang Su's cultivation level has changed to Transformation Realm. His
compatibility value has also increased by one.
Calculating the time, since Zhang Su went to the sect's main hall and learned the specific conditions of the Prodigy Trial from the sect leader, it only took him three months and ten days.
It was almost exactly one hundred days before he broke through from Dark Force to Transformation Realm.
"One Hundred Days to Transformation Realm —"
Zhang
Su muttered to himself, a hint of satisfaction in his voice.
His goal in participating in the Trial of the Prodigies was to reach the Core Formation stage within two years.
And now, only three months had passed, and he had already advanced to the Transformation Realm. It
was even faster than Yu Hualong's cultivation speed back then. If
this wasn't a prodigy, what was?
However, he still hadn't reached the Core Formation stage.
Everything was still uncertain.
From Transformation Realm to Core Formation, this was a qualitative transformation.
Many geniuses were stuck at this level.
Anyone who could successfully reach the Core Formation stage was considered a master in the sect.
Even among the Five Great Martial Veins, those who could successfully reach the Core Formation stage held a high status.
Zhang Su stretched out his hand.
He briefly sensed the internal energy within his body.
At this moment, the internal energy within his body was completely different.
It was no longer the Great Three Yang Energy.
According to the description in the Pure Yang Nine Harmony Divine Art, the internal energy of four-in-one and five-in-one was called the Yin-Yang Mixed Energy!
This Yin-Yang Mixed Energy not only had the violence of the Great Three Yang Energy but also the yin softness of the Taiyin Divine Art's internal energy.
Zhang Su circulated the Yin-Yang Mixed Energy within his body and then pressed it against the ground.
"Crack."
The ground instantly cracked.
Moreover, the ground was as smooth as tofu, pressed down a few inches by Zhang Su's palm.
From the center of his hand, a dense network of fine cracks spread across the hard bluestone slab, like a spiderweb.
The deepest cracks were about an inch deep.
This was only a light test by Zhang Su.
If he went all out, the power would be even more terrifying.
If it were imprinted on a person, who could withstand it?
Especially the yin-yang internal energy, directly penetrating the skin and muscles, acting on the weak internal organs, with immense destructive power.
Suddenly, a mosquito flew in from somewhere, circled Zhang Su twice, and then gently landed on his arm.
The mosquito was as small as dust, almost imperceptible to ordinary people.
But Zhang Su clearly sensed its presence.
Not by seeing it, but by the slightest touch on his skin.
With a thought, Zhang Su gently flicked the yin-yang energy within his body.
That flick was incredibly precise, its power concentrated to the millimeter, affecting only the mosquito without even disturbing the hairs on Zhang Su's arm.
"Pfft."
The mosquito was instantly shattered into a tiny wisp, drifting off Zhang Su's arm.
This was the realm of "not even a feather can be added, not even a fly can land." It
was very similar to Zhang Su's keen perception, but fundamentally different.
Perception is passive, able to detect subtle changes.
The realm of Transformation of Force, however, is active, capable of reacting precisely to the slightest contact.
Zhang Su closed his eyes, carefully experiencing the changes brought about by Transformation of Force.
"Buzz."
He found his perception had become even sharper.
Within a ten-foot radius, no rustling of grass escaped his notice.
He could even faintly hear the sound of ants crawling on the ground.
This was the all-around enhancement brought about by Transformation of Force.
"Knock knock knock."
At this moment, a knock came from the door, interrupting Zhang Su's thoughts.
Zhang Su got up, stretched his limbs which were stiff from sitting for so long, and pushed open the door.
An inner sect steward stood outside the gate.
This steward, around forty years old, had an ordinary face and wore a gray robe with a jade pendant indicating his identity hanging from his waist.
Upon seeing Zhang Su, he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.
"Zhang Su, a woman claiming to be Gu Ying is looking for you outside the mountain gate."
"Gu Ying?"
Zhang Su raised an eyebrow slightly, immediately recalling the martial arts world's kill order he had issued.
The last time he saw her was two months ago.
Gu Ying sought revenge, and Zhang Su had issued a martial arts world kill order through the sect.
Now Gu Ying was back; could there be a problem with the kill order?
However, he didn't immediately go to see Gu Ying, but instead went to the inner sect's main hall first.
The hall was brightly lit, with several thick wooden pillars supporting a high dome.
The walls were adorned with calligraphy and paintings, and rows of wooden shelves lined the walls, neatly stacked with various books and scrolls.
Several inner sect deacons were busy behind their desks. Seeing Zhang Su enter, they merely glanced at him before returning to their tasks.
Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the desk of the inner sect deacon in charge of inquiring about the Jianghu kill order.
The deacon was a thin, middle-aged man, engrossed in a thick booklet.
"I need to inquire about the Jianghu kill order,"
Zhang Su said bluntly.
"You want to inquire about the Jianghu kill order?"
The deacon looked up at Zhang Su, recognized him, and nodded.
"Yes,"
Zhang Su replied.
The deacon didn't say much, turning to take a thick booklet from the shelf behind him. He flipped through a few pages, swiping his finger across it until he found the relevant record.
"The Jianghu kill order has been successfully issued, but two months have passed, and no one has yet come forward with the heads of Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui to claim the bounty. According to the sect's intelligence, Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui have taken refuge in the Hidden Sword Manor and are under its protection."
Zhang Su frowned.
"Does Hidden Sword Manor dare to shelter someone wanted by a martial arts sect with a kill warrant?"
Zhang Su asked, his voice tinged with coldness.
The steward shook his head and explained, "Hidden Sword Manor is not under the jurisdiction of my Guiyuan Sect, but rather a martial arts force under the Medicine Valley. It's normal for Hidden Sword Manor to disregard my Guiyuan Sect's kill warrant. It's said that Hidden Sword Manor even has a Dan Jin martial artist in charge, making it a powerful force in the martial arts world."
"Medicine Valley—"
Zhang Su mused.
Medicine Valley, along with Guiyuan Sect and Five Elements Sect, is one of the major sects, with comparable strength.
Since Hidden Sword Manor is affiliated with Medicine Valley, it naturally has the confidence to disregard Guiyuan Sect's kill warrant.
Zhang Su understood.
No wonder Gu Ying came to him.
It turned out that Hidden Sword Manor was sheltering Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
Even the martial arts kill warrant couldn't harm them.
"It seems I really have to go down the mountain myself—"
Zhang Su said in a deep voice.
After speaking, he turned and left the inner sect hall, striding towards the mountain gate.
Outside the mountain gate was a road paved with bluestone, flanked by ancient trees with intertwined branches.
From afar, Zhang Su spotted a woman's figure.
The woman wore a plain white dress, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, and her face was delicate and pretty—it was Gu Ying.
However, compared to their last meeting, Gu Ying looked noticeably more haggard.
Her eyes were sunken, bloodshot, and her complexion was deathly pale. Her
once full cheeks were now sunken, and she had lost a lot of weight, as if she had been seriously ill.
"Young Master Zhang—"
Gu Ying's eyes reddened upon seeing Zhang Su, her voice choked with emotion.
She quickly approached, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.
"Young Master Zhang—I heard that Hidden Sword Manor sheltered Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui, and those martial artists dare not enter Hidden Sword Manor at all—"
Gu Ying took a deep breath, trying to steady her voice, but a tremor still escaped her lips.
Her eyes held a fervent hope
, a hope so intense it was like a drowning person grasping at a last straw.
She didn't understand the true extent of the Hidden Sword Manor's prestige in the martial world.
But she knew Zhang Su was an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect.
If Zhang Su was willing to help, he could definitely kill Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui.
She had waited far too long for this day.
Before, not knowing about Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui was one thing.
But now that she knew, and they were still alive, every day was torture for Gu Ying.
Every night, she dreamt of that horrific scene.
Her parents lying in pools of blood, her younger siblings' terrified cries, the flames filling the courtyard, and the猙獰 faces of Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui. Every time she woke from the nightmare, she was drenched in cold sweat, unable to fall back asleep.
She hated it. She
hated her own powerlessness, hated that her enemies were still at large.
And now, the opportunity had finally arrived, but those enemies were protected by the Hidden Sword Manor, and not a single person in the martial world dared to make a move.
Gu Ying looked at Zhang Su, her eyes filled with anticipation and pleading.
She was waiting for Zhang Su's answer.
"I understand. When you sponsored me, we made a promise, and I will naturally keep it. Therefore, I will personally come down the mountain to deal with Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui for you,"
Zhang Su said calmly.
His voice was not loud, but it was firm.
Since it was his promise, he would naturally fulfill it.
"Ah? Young Master Zhang is willing to take action personally?"
Gu Ying was overjoyed.
She originally thought that this time she would only get a perfunctory "I'll find a way" from Zhang Su.
After all, with Zhang Su's current status, he could easily find someone else to help, and there was no need for him to come personally.
Gu Ying didn't actually come to ask Zhang Su to take action personally.
She just wanted to confirm whether Zhang Su remembered the promise and whether he would still help her.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Su was actually willing to take action personally.
For Gu Ying, Zhang Su's willingness to take action was naturally a great thing.
There was hope for avenging the Gu family's great grudge!
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Chapter 108 Hidden Sword Manor, Zhang Su has arrived!
Chapter 108 Hidden Sword Manor, Zhang Su Arrives!
"Hidden Sword Manor has a Dan Jin master in charge, and I can't find a single Dan Jin master to come down the mountain. So, I'll go myself and completely deal with Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui."
Zhang Su's tone remained calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
He truly thought so.
The Jianghu kill order had been in effect for two months, with a considerable bounty, yet no one dared to go to Hidden Sword Manor to kill.
The reason was simple: Hidden Sword Manor had a Dan Jin master in charge. While those Jianghu people were greedy for money, they valued their lives even more.
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With the protection of Hidden Sword Manor, even if the Jianghu kill order remained in effect for another year, Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui would be safe.
Gu Ying was merely a woman from an ordinary merchant family. Although she wasn't short of money, the martial artists she could hire were probably just wandering martial artists with only a Ming Jin cultivation level at most.
Sending these people to Cangjian Manor to demand their release would be tantamount to suicide.
However, Zhang Su was different.
He even felt that he might not need to take action.
As long as he went to Cangjian Manor, with his status as an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, the manor might be forced to hand over Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui under pressure.
After all, the Guiyuan Sect stood behind him.
"Thank you, Young Master Zhang!"
Gu Ying bowed to Zhang Su.
She had waited for this day for far too long.
From the day her entire Gu family was wiped out, she had been waiting.
Waiting for someone who could avenge her.
Now, she had finally found him.
"Young Master Zhang, I—can I go to Cangjian Manor with you? I want to see Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui die with my own eyes—"
Gu Ying raised her head, her eyes filled with pleading.
"You—"
Zhang Su frowned.
Gu Ying was just a woman and didn't know martial arts.
Traveling together would take up a lot of time.
Moreover, Zhang Su would have to keep an eye on Gu Ying on the way.
He immediately wanted to refuse.
Bringing a woman who didn't know martial arts along on business would be a burden.
But Gu Ying quickly said, "Young Master Zhang, I can ride a horse, so it won't delay our journey. Besides, I've found two Ming Jin martial artists from the martial world to act as guards, so you don't need to worry about them."
Gu Ying waved her hand, and instantly, two martial artists approached from a distance.
Both were swordsmen, burly and with long swords at their waists, their steps steady and powerful.
Dressed in black, they were clearly martial artists who had lived a life of danger.
Upon seeing Zhang Su, they quickly clasped their fists and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Young Hero Zhang."
They knew Zhang Su's identity.
He was an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, someone they could only look up to.
In front of the Guiyuan Sect, they, two Ming Jin martial artists, weren't even worthy of carrying his shoes.
Zhang Su glanced at the two, his gaze sweeping over them.
Steady steps, calloused hands, long, even breathing—they were indeed Ming Jin martial artists.
Among the Ming Jin martial artists in the martial world, their strength was generally quite average.
In the Guiyuan Sect, this would probably be less than even the most ordinary inner disciple.
However, it would be more than enough to protect Gu Ying's safety.
Since Gu Ying had made such thorough preparations, Zhang Su no longer objected.
After all, the Gu family had suffered a devastating massacre,
with only Gu Ying surviving.
Although Zhang Su hadn't personally experienced it, he could imagine the hatred and pain.
Dozens of family members, young and old, women and children, none survived.
Such a deep-seated hatred would be impossible for anyone to let go of.
Gu Ying, a frail woman, had already endured a great deal to reach this point.
It was only natural for her to want to see Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui die with her own eyes.
"Alright, let's go together then. I'll go back and pack, and we'll depart in half an hour."
"Thank you, Young Master Zhang!"
Gu Ying's face showed gratitude, and a glimmer of light finally appeared in her eyes.
It was a glimmer of hope.
So Zhang Su returned to the inner sect.
He needed to make some preparations.
After all, he didn't know how long he would be gone. He
needed to bring some Moon Essence Pills.
Although these pills weren't rare, they were very useful, and his Three Yin Divine Skill couldn't do without them. He
also needed to bring some Hundred-Year Cold Jade.
Cultivation could never be relaxed.
Zhang Su knew very well that Transforming into Internal Energy was just the beginning; Embracing the Core was the real threshold.
Among the inner sect disciples, there were actually quite a few Transforming into Internal Energy practitioners, but only one in ten could successfully Embracing the Core.
He couldn't be complacent because of a temporary breakthrough.
Zhang Su returned to his residence and packed everything he needed:
several bottles of Moon Essence Pills, three pieces of Hundred-Year Cold Jade, some silver, and some dry rations.
He put all these things into a cloth bag and carried it on his back.
Then he sat in his room for a while, regulating his breathing to completely calm the Yin-Yang Harmony Energy within his body.
About half an hour later, Zhang Su arrived outside the mountain gate.
The sunlight was perfect, casting a soft glow on the flagstone plaza.
He was still leading his little red horse.
This horse had been with him for some time; although not a rare breed, it was obedient and had good stamina.
Gu Ying and the other two were also ready and mounted their horses.
Gu Ying was still wearing her plain clothes, with a bamboo hat covering most of her face.
Her two guards, Wang Hu and Zhou Yong, each rode a chestnut horse, long swords at their waists, looking quite imposing.
"Let's go!"
Zhang Su said without further ado, leading the three down the mountain.
The horses' hooves clattered on the flagstones, echoing in the valley outside the mountain gate.
The journey from the Guiyuan Sect's gate to the Hidden Sword Manor was long.
Zhang Su and his group traveled for five full days before finally arriving at the territory of the Hidden Sword Manor.
In those five days, they passed through three towns, climbed two mountains, and traversed countless roads, large and small.
They traveled during the day and rested at roadside inns or post stations at night.
To avoid attracting attention, Gu Ying disguised herself as a man.
She changed into a gray cloth robe, tied her hair up and tucked it into her hat, and thickened her eyebrows with charcoal.
Although a woman's outline was still discernible upon close inspection, from a distance she resembled a handsome young man.
Moreover, she hadn't slowed down the journey these past few days.
Traveling was arduous; they had to get up before dawn and rest only after dark.
The jolting on horseback was severe, but Zhang Su, Wang Hu, and Zhou Yong, all martial artists, didn't find it bothersome.
However, Gu Ying, a frail woman who knew no martial arts, persevered without a sound.
Zhang Su noticed that she had blisters on her legs and walked with a limp when resting at night.
Yet, the next morning, she was the first to mount her horse again, without a single complaint.
This resilience earned Zhang Su's respect.
On the morning of the fifth day, the four stood on a hillside, gazing at the Hidden Sword Manor in the distance.
Built against the mountainside, the manor covered a vast area.
From afar, pavilions and towers were scattered in a harmonious arrangement, their white walls and black tiles peeking through the green trees.
The main gate was a tall stone archway, inscribed with the four large characters "Hidden Sword Manor," the strokes sharp and angular like knives and swords.
A high wall surrounded the manor, with a corner tower at each of the four corners offering panoramic views.
The entire manor was magnificent, clearly not something an ordinary family could afford.
Gu Ying, in particular, was filled with hatred.
That hatred seemed tangible, emanating from her eyes as she stared intently at the distant manor.
She knew that the people who had murdered her entire family were hiding inside that manor
, living a peaceful life behind those high walls.
Every time she thought of this, Gu Ying's heart was filled with unease.
Zhang Su glanced at Gu Ying's two guards, both martial artists named Wang Hu and Zhou Yong.
Both were in their early thirties, robust in build, and clearly seasoned veterans of the martial world.
Zhang Su asked them, "Wang Hu, Zhou Yong, you've been in the martial world for so long, have you heard of Hidden Sword Manor?"
The two exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly.
Wang Hu spoke first, "The renowned Hidden Sword Manor, of course we know it. It has an extremely long history, a long-established power in the martial world, skilled in sword forging, especially many precious swords."
Zhou Yong continued, "It's said that Hidden Sword Manor has close ties with Medicine Valley, and many Medicine Valley disciples frequently visit Hidden Sword Manor seeking swords. Hidden Sword Manor's sword-forging techniques are among the best in the entire martial world."
"And what about Dan Jin martial artists?"
Zhang Su asked the most crucial question.
Wang Hu shook his head and said in a low voice, "It's said that Hidden Sword Manor has always had a Core Formation expert stationed there, but nobody knows the specifics. After all, Core Formation experts are beyond our reach." "
However—"
Zhou Yong added, "Hidden Sword Manor has stood strong in the martial world for so many years; they must have many trump cards. Without a Core Formation expert, they would probably have been swallowed up by other forces long ago."
Zhang Su didn't ask any more questions. After all,
Wang Hu and Zhou Yong were only Ming Jin martial artists.
How much could they possibly know about Hidden Sword Manor?
They only knew a few superficial details.
"Go, take my visiting card to their door."
Zhang Su took out a red visiting card from his pocket and handed it to Wang Hu.
He was still following the rules of the martial world: courtesy first, then force.
If he could get Hidden Sword Manor to hand over Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui without taking action, that would be best.
If Hidden Sword Manor refused, then it wouldn't be too late to take action.
"Yes.
"
Wang Hu accepted the visiting card with both hands, his expression solemn.
He knew that this thin card represented the identity of an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect.
In the martial arts world, this was already a very significant status.
Wang Hu immediately took Zhang Su's visiting card and turned to walk towards the gate of Cangjian Manor.
His steps were firm, but a hint of tension lingered in his back.
After all, he was about to enter Hidden Sword Manor—
a place that didn't even bother with a Jianghu kill order.
Zhang Su stood still, watching Wang Hu depart.
His expression was calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation.
Gu Ying stood behind him, her expression quite tense.
The closer it got to this point, the harder it was for her to remain calm.
She had waited too long for this day.
And now, it was almost here; her enemy was at Hidden Sword Manor.
All the grudges would finally come to an end.
Hidden Sword Manor was unusually lively today.
The Second Miss, Ouyang Zhi, had returned from Medicine Valley.
She had also brought some inner disciples from Medicine Valley, all of whom were Ouyang Zhi's friends.
Manor Lord Ouyang Chuan was very pleased.
He was very satisfied with his second daughter, Ouyang Zhi.
Ouyang Zhi had shown talent at a very young age and was noticed by an elder of Medicine Valley, who took her in as a disciple.
Now she was also an inner disciple of Medicine Valley, and her martial arts were very strong, having cultivated to the peak of Dark Force. She
was just a step away from reaching Transformation Force.
At this age, such cultivation is considered outstanding even within the inner sect of Medicine Valley.
Ouyang Zhi brought three fellow disciples to Hidden Sword Manor—two men and one woman, all of whom were Transformation Realm martial artists.
This was an unexpected delight for Ouyang Chuan. Three Transformation Realm martial artists were already a considerable force in the martial world.
" Manor Lord Ouyang, your Hidden Sword Manor is renowned throughout the martial world. Our visit today to request a sword is indeed presumptuous," Shen Mufeng said to Ouyang Chuan with a smile. He was Ouyang Zhi's senior brother, and as his name suggested, he exuded a gentle and approachable aura. Dressed in white, with a handsome face, his demeanor and bearing revealed an otherworldly elegance. Ouyang Chuan waved his hand and said, "You are all Zhi'er's senior brothers and sisters, and also inner disciples of the Medicine Valley. It is an honor for my humble Hidden Sword Manor to have you grace my place with your presence." " Zhi'er said you want to forge swords? No problem. My Hidden Sword Manor will never lack precious swords. I'll have Zhi'er take you to the Hidden Sword Pavilion later. Take a look first; there's no rush to forge swords. My Hidden Sword Manor has many precious swords. If you see one you like, I'll gladly give it to you." Ouyang Chuan knew very well that these three Medicine Valley disciples were all young and still had much potential. If they could achieve the Dan Jin realm, their future would be limitless. Just giving them a precious sword to build a relationship was a truly worthwhile deal. "Then thank you very much, Master. " Chen Mufeng and the other two were also very satisfied. They were on good terms with Ouyang Zhi and had heard that she came from the renowned Hidden Sword Manor in the martial arts world, so they wanted to have a sword forged. But if there was a ready-made sword, they naturally wouldn't refuse. After all, forging a sword takes a long time. Just then, Ouyang Jing rushed over. "Father, something terrible has happened." Ouyang Jing hurried into the living room. His face was a little pale, and there were fine beads of sweat on his forehead, obviously he had run there. "Hmm?" Ouyang Jing saw several unfamiliar people in the living room. However, he also saw his second sister, Ouyang Zhi. "Second sister, you're back?" Ouyang Jing was a little surprised, but quickly regained his serious expression. "Third brother, why are you in such a hurry? Is something wrong?" Ouyang Zhi asked, her brows furrowing slightly. "This—" Ouyang Jing looked at his father, Ouyang Chuan. Shen Mufeng, being perceptive, immediately stood up and said, "The Master has important matters to discuss; we'll excuse ourselves for now." He then prepared to leave with the other two Medicine Valley disciples. Ouyang Chuan hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "What important matters could there be? You don't need to leave. Third brother, speak, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry?" Seeing his father's reaction, Ouyang Jing no longer hesitated. He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Su from the Guiyuan Sect has sent a visiting card; he's right outside the door—" "Zhang Su?" Ouyang Chuan's pupils constricted sharply. Of course, he knew Zhang Su. An inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect. The martial arts manhunt for Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui was issued in Zhang Su's name. The Hidden Sword Manor had provided shelter to Zhou Sandao and Jiang Kui, essentially ignoring the manhunt. They thought they could rest easy within the Medicine Valley's sphere of influence, but unexpectedly, Zhang Su dared to come to the Hidden Sword Manor from the Guiyuan Sect? Ouyang Chuan had actually inquired about Zhang Su. News of Hengshan County circulated only within the Guiyuan Sect and the Five Elements Sect. Many disciples of the Guiyuan Sect didn't believe the news, let alone outsiders. As for the Five Elements Sect, having failed in their bid for the mine in Hengshan County, they were unwilling to mention anything about it. Therefore, Ouyang Chuan only learned that Zhang Su had killed Wei Yunzhou at the Guiyuan Sect. But Wei Yunzhou was only a half-step Transformation Realm cultivator. Even if Zhang Su had advanced further and rivaled Transformation Realm cultivators after so much time, the Hidden Sword Manor wouldn't be afraid. The Hidden Sword Manor had many Transformation Realm cultivators, and even a Core Formation Realm expert. "How many people did Zhang Su bring?" Ouyang Chuan asked, his gaze fixed on Ouyang Jing. Zhang Su also had friends; if he brought a Core Formation Realm cultivator, that would indeed be a problem. "The person carrying the visiting card was one person, but I had someone check from a distance; there were four in total. One of them was probably a woman disguised as a man, and didn't seem to be a martial artist. The other two were just Ming Jin martial artists. But Zhang Su, he didn't seem to be An Jin; he had an extremely special aura about him, it seemed—like Hua Jin!" Ouyang Jing replied. "Hua Jin?" Ouyang Chuan frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of his chair. It seemed he had underestimated Zhang Su. He had actually reached Hua Jin? But there was good news too; he wasn't Dan Jin.
"It's good that there are no Dan Jin martial artists."
Ouyang Chuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression softened somewhat.
However, he was still somewhat unsure. Zhang Su dared to come to Hidden Sword Manor without any preparation?
"Manor Lord Ouyang, you just mentioned the Guiyuan Sect—could it be that a disciple of the Guiyuan Sect has come to visit?"
At this moment, Shen Mufeng suddenly asked, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
Ouyang Chuan's eyes lit up when he saw Shen Mufeng.
Shen Mufeng and the other two were inner disciples of Medicine Valley.
Moreover, they were also Hua Jin martial artists.
With Shen Mufeng and the other two present, what could Zhang Su do even if he was a disciple of the Guiyuan Sect?
"Nephew, this is a long story. Zhang Su, an inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, has some grudges against my Cangjian Manor. They issued a kill order—originally, this would have been the end of it, but unexpectedly, Zhang Su actually tracked them down to Cangjian Manor and is now right outside the gate. He's a dignified inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, while my Cangjian Manor is merely a martial arts force. This situation truly puts me in a difficult position."
Ouyang Chuan didn't deliberately hide anything and recounted the general outline of the matter.
His tone sounded somewhat helpless, but his eyes remained calm.
Cangjian Manor had stood strong in the martial arts world for so many years; what storms hadn't they weathered?
A mere inner disciple of the Guiyuan Sect wouldn't truly trouble him.
The reason he said this was simply to gauge the attitude of the Medicine Valley disciples before him.
After all, although Cangjian Manor was under the Medicine Valley's control, Medicine Valley disciples weren't someone one could easily encounter.
Now that the opportunity was rare, Ouyang Chuan naturally wouldn't let it slip by.
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