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"The sun rises in the east, and I alone am invincible; the Eastern Master, accomplished in both literature and martial arts..."
At this moment, a group of experts from the Sun Moon Sect also arrived.
The Left Envoy, Tu Xuehua, is a master of both sword and palm techniques. The Xuanming Two Demons and the Four Hall Masters, who are at the pinnacle of their respective realms, along with the Ten Elders, are all at the pinnacle of their respective realms. It can be said that a group of experts have emerged.
Judging from the posture of the Sun Moon Sect and the Demonic Sect, it is highly likely that the two major demonic sects will join forces to take down Wudang.
However, those in the martial arts world present knew that the decisive figure had not yet appeared.
"May the Heavenly Venerable of Fortune and Longevity have mercy!"
Finally, a grandmaster belonging to the righteous path appeared.
Moreover, he was a renowned Taoist master, a reclusive and highly respected figure.
However, compared to this, the old master is also over 100 years old, and even the strongest fighters are still young.
Not to mention the Demonic Emperor and Dongfang Bubai, who are at their peak, even the Demonic Empress is in her eighties, yet she still retains her charm and is as alluring as a thirty-year-old woman.
Even though Shi Zhixuan is also in his eighties, he looks no more than fifty years old, in the prime of his life.
"An old Taoist priest about to be buried? He's not staying in Longhu Mountain, isn't he afraid no one will collect his body after he dies!"
No one dared to confront Zhang Sanfeng directly, because they were well aware of the profound mysteries of the Pure Yang Infinite Skill.
However, the Pure Yang Limitless Skill is not of a high level. Although it is a legitimate Xuanmen skill, it is not a supreme martial art. At most, it is on the same level as the Nine Yang Divine Skill.
Moreover, Zhang Sanfeng's realm was achieved through his own enlightenment and cultivation, reaching the level of a celestial being.
On the contrary, Longhu Mountain has a history spanning thousands of years and a profound cultural heritage.
In terms of spiritual attainment, the Old Celestial Master is far inferior to Zhang Sanfeng.
Simply by standing on the shoulders of giants and reaching a certain level, one naturally grows into a towering tree.
"Amitabha! Although I am nearly a hundred years old, my bones are still strong and healthy. There is no need for the Master to worry!"
The old celestial master glanced at Dongfang Bubai, a hint of apprehension in his expression.
Dongfang Bubai cultivates the Sunflower Manual and follows the Taoist path of "transformation of heaven and man," making his current strength unfathomable.
"Solid?"
"A bunch of old bones, the only thing worth noting is your Taoist innate qi. If it weren't for your reputation as a Taoist master, I would have torn you to pieces in an instant!"
Dongfang Bubai glanced at the old Celestial Master with a disdainful expression.
She didn't harbor any hostility towards the Taoist sect; rather, the opposition between good and evil was inherently a hostile stance.
As the leader of the Sun Moon Cult, Dongfang Bubai treated several grandmasters of the righteous path in this way, while the Evil Emperor, having previously held a noble status, did not place much importance on the distinction between the righteous and the demonic.
If Empress Zhu Yuyan were in charge, her attitude would be no better than Dongfang Bubai's.
"The Miao Jiang Demonic Sect has arrived with Young Master Zhang!"
Suddenly, a cry of surprise rang out, and countless martial arts practitioners stared at the road slowly parting below the mountain.
Unlike the previous arrogance of the crowd, two figures, one in green and one in white, strolled over slowly, looking quite relaxed.
The burly old man, dressed in a green robe and standing eight and a half feet tall, was none other than the Demon Sect's Crimson Blood, and was at least seventy years old.
The young man in white with sword-like eyebrows and an elegant demeanor was undoubtedly Zhang Xiaoshan.
Behind them, a dashing and handsome warrior and a towering man, standing nine feet tall, followed them slowly upwards.
The Demonic Sect? The Zhang Family?
Was it a coincidence or premeditated?
For a moment, everyone looked at the members of the Demonic Sect who were strolling up the mountain, and they all had reservations in their hearts.
"Ziyu pays respects to Master Zhang!"
Although the three sons have formal names—Zi'an, Zizhong, and Zijun—these are merely Confucian appellations, much like the Buddhist generational names Xuan, Jue, and Yuan.
The name Ziyu was bestowed by the emperor of the previous dynasty and also represents a kind of good reputation (jade).
Besides, even if he was a former emperor, he was still an emperor!
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally had no need to change the name Ziyu, and no one would use it to threaten him.
After all, Zhang Xiaoshan's past affairs with the previous dynasty were known throughout the land.
"It is an honor for Wudang to have young friend Zhang here."
"This must be the Demon Sect Master. Greetings, old Taoist."
"Crimson Blood of the Demonic Sect greets True Man Zhang!"
His voice was as loud as thunder, and his aura as majestic as a mountain. The domineering aura of the Demon Sect's Crimson Blood made everyone around feel a terrifying pressure.
Is this the Demon Sect Master?
As their eyes met, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but smile calmly and nod slightly, saying:
"Sect Master, you have quite the spirit. If I'm not mistaken, Sect Master has already undergone eight Blood Refinements?"
"Fifteen years ago, Chi Xue had already reached the eighth level of Blood Refinement!"
"I was forced back by the young master's palm strike back then, and thus gave up the idea of leaving the mountain. I never expected that fifteen years later, I would still have to leave the mountain."
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Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with expressions of shock.
Unexpectedly, fifteen years ago, the Demon Sect Master Chi Xue had already reached the Eighth Refinement Realm. However, he was repelled by Zhang Xiaoshan with a single palm strike, which shows how strong Zhang Xiaoshan was.
Even the few grandmasters hidden in the shadows narrowed their eyes, realizing they had underestimated the strength of this member of the Zhang family.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan remained calm.
Compared to Chi Xue's eighth level of refinement, the young Chi Yuan was only one step away from the ninth level of refinement, and Chi Xue was already on the decline.
Breaking through to the eighth level of refinement in the year of the Crimson Blood Sixty Years is already a genius of unparalleled talent.
But ultimately, they could not defy fate. Even with profound cultivation and abundant vital energy, they could not escape the calamity of heaven and man.
At least for Crimson Blood, breaking through to the Ninth Refinement stage is now hopeless.
...... ..... ...
Over the past fifteen years, although Chi Yuan has made rapid progress, what appears to be a single realm is in reality an insurmountable chasm.
The previous eighth level of refinement was as difficult as navigating the treacherous roads of Shu, while the ninth level was as difficult as ascending to the moon.
Therefore, the Demonic Sect is determined to obtain the Chi You Demon Sword this time.
Chi You's Demon Sword is Chi You's personal sword, containing the legacy of the military ancestor Chi You, and may help Chi Yuan break through the fifteen-year barrier.
Zhang Xiaoshan did not refuse, but the price the Demonic Sect paid was—
One dragon ball, three ancient medicinal herbs, ten precious herbs over five thousand years old, plus the locations of several forbidden areas in Miao territory.
These are extremely dangerous forbidden areas in Miao territory, where there may be some treasures!
After all, a single Dragon Ball is equivalent to the value of the Chi You Demon Sword, and the merits Zhang Xiaoshan accumulated from his enhancements are enough to exchange for the rest.
"I see. Congratulations, Sect Master, on achieving your wish!"
When the Demon Sect suddenly appeared, Zhang Sanfeng immediately guessed that it might be the manifestation of the Chi You Demon Sword.
Now that Zhang Xiaoshan is traveling with the Demon Sect and others, and given his 'unruly' attitude, Zhang Sanfeng knows that the Demon Sect may have reached some kind of agreement with Zhang Xiaoshan.
After all, given Zhang Xiaoshan's style of doing things, as long as the benefits are sufficient, the Chi You Demon Sword is not a necessity.
Moreover, the significance of the Chi You Demon Sword to Miao territory is that possessing the Demon Sword would offend Miao territory, which is not only inconsistent with the interests of the Zhang family, but Miao territory is also not the Mohist school.
"Master Zhang truly has discerning eyes!"
Apart from a few 'know-it-alls', most people in the martial arts world didn't understand what kind of sign language the two were using.
Chapter 740 Eight Refinements of the Demonic Body: The Path of Heaven and Man
Before the Purple Cloud Palace, the division between the righteous and demonic factions was clear.
On the black and white tai chi symbol in the center of the square, Zhang Sanfeng and the Demon Sect's Crimson Blood faced each other in the Yin-Yang Eyes.
Meanwhile, in front of the hall, Zhang Xiaoshan, Wudang disciples, a group of peerless masters and grandmaster-level experts, either sat in front or stood behind, looking at the two people fighting in the center.
"What is your opinion on this battle, young master?"
As an imperial envoy, and with a mission to investigate the Demonic Sect, Zhao Gao's words, besides being curious, were even full of provocation:
"If we're talking about cultivation levels, Chi Xue is no match for Master Zhang."
The Undying Demon Body's attacks are primarily based on physical strength, capable of breaking through all techniques with sheer force. Even ultimate skills like the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, the Shift of Stars, and the Shifting of Flowers and Jade cannot be broken by it.
However, the Tai Chi Way created by Master Zhang is no longer limited to Tai Chi Chuan. The "six-five-three" principle is the way of heaven and man, which overcomes all laws in the world!
However, as one of the supreme rulers of Miao territory, the Crimson Blood of the Demon Sect possesses not only an indestructible demonic body but also another treasure that guards the Miao region's strategic importance—
Golden Silkworm Gu King! "
In terms of Daoist principles, Chi Xue was no match for Zhang Sanfeng.
However, Miao martial arts are not the main focus; what is truly feared in Miao territory is the use of Gu poison.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's assessment was not concealed, because it was the truth in itself.
In terms of martial arts, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't dare say he's better than Zhang Sanfeng; but in terms of tactics, he's far superior to Zhang Sanfeng.
Using poison, psychological manipulation, assassination... eliminating Zhang Sanfeng was as simple as a single thought for him.
Similarly, if he can deal with Zhang Sanfeng in this way, others can deal with him in the same way.
It's easy to hide from open guns, but hard to guard against hidden arrows!
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan has always been extremely cautious whenever he goes out.
He carried countless life-saving items, including Dragon Balls, bronze armor, silkworm armor, antidote pills, and incendiary bombs.
"Oh, does the Demonic Sect dare to secretly assassinate us?"
"Why not? The Miao people have always been known for their Gu poison."
Just like Master Gongshu, must one fight bare-handed in a duel? Naturally, it's fair to prioritize mechanical skills.
The Net of Deception is known as a murder weapon? Surely Lord Zhao wouldn't have overlooked even that?
Zhang Xiaoshan's blunt words directly pointed to Zhao Gao's provocative intentions.
In an instant, Chi Yuan and the four great demonic sect masters all looked at Zhao Gao with fierce glints in their eyes.
Zhang Xiaoshan was qualified to judge the two people present, but Zhao Gao was sowing discord here, really thinking that the people of Miao territory were all brutes and idiots.
"Master Zhang, please!"
"Crimson Blood Demon Sect, please!"
Zhang Sanfeng was also startled when he heard that the Demon Sect Master possessed the Golden Silkworm Gu King.
He knew about the Gu poison of Miao territory and understood the domineering nature of the Golden Silkworm Gu King. This was the true king of all poisons. Not to mention an old guy like him, even Zhang Xiaoshan might not be safe if he were bitten.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoshan also reminded him to be careful of the Miao Gu poison.
After all, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't really want blood to be spilled on Wudang Mountain. The Demonic Sect wanted to establish its authority, but it had undoubtedly chosen the wrong target.
Even facing the Sweeper Monk of Shaolin would be more practical than dealing with Zhang Sanfeng.
In terms of using softness to overcome hardness, Zhang Sanfeng's Tai Chi has reached the Dao of Heaven and Man. Even at the Ninth Refinement Realm, Zhang Sanfeng could handle it with ease, let alone at the Eighth Refinement Realm of Crimson Blood.
boom!
As Chi Xue unleashed his power, the stone slabs of the entire plaza cracked instantly, and everything within a three-zhang radius turned to dust.
As the Eight Refinements Demon Body erupted, everyone saw Chi Xue's white hair flutter wildly, his body swell to twelve feet tall, his veins bulged, and his blood aura turned into red talismans and Chi Xue's body in an eerie and terrifying way. This was also the first time Zhang Xiaoshan had seen the true form of the Demon Body.
In an instant, Zhang Xiaoshan recalled Wei Zhuang's demonic state and felt he had suffered a huge loss.
"Is this the legendary Undying Demon Body?"
"Such a powerful aura, it feels like an ancient ferocious beast."
"Unorthodox methods and shortcuts cannot last long; they will inevitably bring ruin upon oneself!"