In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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Gulu!

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiaohong looked at Zhang Sheng in disbelief.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Sheng was also a master who had received the empowerment, and there was something hidden within his body that he could integrate with at any time.

But Li Xunhuan's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, for he had heard even more information.

Since the internal energy of Zhang Sheng's Wedding Dress Divine Skill was sealed within his body, his current realm of 590 was something he cultivated himself.

At eighteen years old, he cultivated at such a rapid pace thanks to his own talent.

This is a completely different Zhang Xiaoshan!

Li Xunhuan vaguely understood why Zhang Xiaoshan had hidden Zhang Sheng away.

An eighteen-year-old half-step Grandmaster, and he achieved this through his own talent and cultivation. In the future, the major powers of the Nine Provinces will absolutely not allow a second Zhang Xiaoshan to appear.

Moreover, it's a father-son tradition!

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan made his body double public to lower everyone's guard and cover up Zhang Sheng's growth.

Even Li Xunhuan had to admit that Zhang Xiaoshan had truly schemed to the extreme.

"What a brilliant 'substitution of one thing for another,' a clever maneuver to achieve one's goal in secret!"

Only the old man of the heavens smiled and nodded, showing no surprise.

Over the years, he watched Zhang Sheng grow up, from a peak master at the age of seven or eight to the unparalleled realm of mastery of the Longevity Technique at the age of fifteen, and then switch to cultivating the Pure Yang Divine Skill.

His true qi has grown so rapidly over the years that, even at his peak, he was no match for Zhang Sheng, let alone now when he was severely depleted of qi and blood.

Moreover, Zhang Sheng not only cultivated internal martial arts techniques, but also a divine skill for external strength.

Recently, he even broke through to the peak of martial arts, and his physical strength alone is comparable to that of a master at the highest level.

Such a terrifying monster, if it were to spread throughout the martial world, would surely be dealt with swiftly.

However, the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets had spent many years wandering among the lower classes, and he not only had no animosity towards Zhang Xiaoshan, but also treated Zhang Sheng like a grandson; there was genuine affection between them.

Moreover, I have great confidence in Zhang Sheng's character after ten years of getting along with him.

"Good weight!"

At this moment, Sun Xiaohong picked up the divine sword, her delicate hand sinking slightly as she lifted it.

It should be noted that Sun Xiaohong is also a martial artist. Even if she is not a superwoman, her strength is still much greater than that of ordinary people.

"Young man, this sword weighs at least a hundred pounds. Wouldn't that be a huge disadvantage in a fight?"

Hearing Sun Xiaohong's question, Zhang Sheng didn't hide anything and said:

"To others, this sword is very heavy."

The longer it is used, the heavier the sword becomes, as if wielding a thousand-pound weight; at this point, the divine sword becomes a burden.

"Is this sword so sinister?"

Sun Xiaohong looked at the divine sword in her hand in shock, and even Li Xunhuan couldn't help but glance at it.

As expected of a legendary supreme weapon, it even has a bit of a temper.

Moreover, according to legend, even a Grandmaster-level expert would find it extremely difficult to wield the Black Stone Spear for an extended period of time.

Both supreme divine weapons are similar in that they cannot be used by anyone other than their master.

"That's right, no one but a member of the Zhang family can use this divine sword."

The Zhang family members are connected to the divine sword by blood, and the more their tacit understanding with the sword becomes, the lighter the sword will become, achieving a state of perfect harmony between man and sword.

"Suddenly, it has many wondrous uses; the divine sword can protect its master and nourish itself in return."

Hiss...

Upon hearing about the wondrous nature of the divine sword, Li Xunhuan would never have believed it if the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets hadn't been there to refute it.

"This sword can only be used by members of the Zhang family? Isn't it supposed to be a divine weapon that chooses its master?"

"Originally, the divine sword chose its master, but later my father used his blood to sacrifice it, and this sword has become the blood-stained divine weapon of the Zhang family."

Bloodstained Divine Weapon?

Despite their doubts, there is no doubt that only Zhang Sheng and Zhang Xiaoshan can use this sword now.

Besides, Li Xunhuan was a swordsman and had no interest in divine swords.

After a grand feast where grandfather and grandson reunited, and after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhang Sheng couldn't help but look at the Heavenly Mystery Elder, his face showing reluctance, and said:

"Master, all good things must come to an end. I'm already eighteen in the blink of an eye."

My father wrote to me before, instructing me to travel the world and temper my mind. Today is also the time to say goodbye. Ping An thanks Master for taking care of me all these years!

The old man of the heavenly secrets showed no surprise whatsoever.

As Zhang Sheng said, all good things must come to an end.

Zhang Sheng traveled with him across the Nine Provinces for ten years, and had gained a concrete understanding of the martial arts world of the Nine Provinces.

This is the time for him to let go.

After all, Zhang Sheng is not Sun Xiaohong (bjca). Zhang Sheng is a man, and a good man's ambition lies in all directions.

He could tell that Zhang Xiaoshan's training of Zhang Sheng was not just for Zhang Sheng's safety, but also for other purposes.

However, these are not things that this old man needs to worry about.

Even tigers don't eat their cubs, let alone Zhang Xiaoshan's plans for Zhang Sheng, which are clearly for Zhang Sheng's growth.

"You don't need to worry about safety or anything like that, old man."

But in the world of martial arts, people's hearts are unpredictable. Although your father's methods are domineering, the real world of martial arts is far more cruel than your father's methods.

Your father's methods were merely a means to settle old scores.

Unlike Li Xunhuan, a drunkard who walks alone with no worries behind him, he has the entire Zhang family behind him, and you, the future generations of the Zhang family, who are yet to grow up.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Sheng understood what the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets meant.

When the time comes to act, show no mercy; like his father Zhang Xiaoshan, eliminate all threats at the root.

After all, the grudges left behind may bring disaster to one's descendants in the future.

When is the injustice reported!

Since we don't know when it will end, let's just cut off this feud.

Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, Teacher!

When feuds arise between forces, it's not about the law, but about revenge for parents, the loss of a wife, or the hatred of siblings... Whether it's family or old friends, killing for revenge is a matter of course!

This cycle of revenge leads to the lament that it never ends.

When Zhang Sheng left, the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets didn't give him anything as a memento; there really wasn't anything worth giving him.

Self-defense items? Zhang Sheng had plenty around him.

Even after breaking through to the peak of martial arts, Zhang Sheng himself reached a state of invulnerability to swords and spears.

Martial arts, divine weapons, rare and precious materials...

Zhang Sheng had all these things, so keeping them as souvenirs was not as good as letting them fade into oblivion.

Zhang Sheng's future is beyond the reach of the Sun family; it may be a great opportunity or a great calamity. It's best not to take it.

"Isn't the old man worried about the corrupt world of martial arts?"

"It's not me who should be worried; they have their parents to worry about them."

Besides, this little fellow has been traveling the world with me since he was eight years old, and has already broadened his horizons and seen the world. This is just a trial for him.

You think everyone's like you, a drunkard who seems chivalrous but is actually just an idiot.

"grandfather!"

Hearing the old man's mockery, Li Xunhuan was helpless.

Regardless of Tianji Laoren's seniority, in terms of experience in the martial world, Tianji Laoren has seen far more than this drunkard over the years.

"By the way, sir, what about that murderous aura just now?"

"That's because you're lucky, you drunkard. The one who showed murderous intent was a ninja arranged by the Zhang family to protect this kid. You should have heard of him before—the Black Armor Warrior!"

"Black-armored warrior?"

Both Li Xunhuan and Sun Xiaohong's expressions changed drastically, a hint of relief flashing in their eyes.

Li Xunhuan had previously thought he was a peerless master, but he never expected him to be the legendary black-armored warrior, a grandmaster-level expert.

Moreover, according to the old man of the heavens, this grandmaster had protected Zhang Sheng for ten years.

"Alright, these are not things you should worry about."

Furthermore, you should not casually tell others what you hear or see today.

This kid is already showing signs of life; even if his identity is exposed, he won't be in any danger. It'll be the old man who'll be in trouble then.

"Got it, Grandpa!"

Upon hearing the old man's warning, Sun Xiaohong was also taken aback.

Zhang Sheng was already a half-step Grandmaster, and a terrifying power within him was about to awaken.

Clad in black armor, wielding supreme divine weapons, and possessing all the trump cards coveted by the Zhang family, even two or three grandmasters in the martial arts world might not be able to capture Zhang Sheng.

But the Sun family is different.

In the martial arts world, the Sun family is a top-tier power.

However, in the eyes of a true grandmaster, destroying the Sun family would not be difficult, especially since the Heavenly Mystery Elder was already halfway into his eighties.

Therefore, the Sun family's influence is not as great as before. Those powerful forces cannot afford to offend the Zhang family, but destroying the Sun family is a piece of cake.

Chapter 689 Seeking Knowledge at Little Sage Village

Sanghai City, Xiaoshengxianzhuang!

Zhang Sheng's first stop was Xiaoshengxianzhuang, a sacred Confucian site known as the "Sheji Academy".

Unlike others, Zhang Sheng did not adhere to any particular school of thought.

Moreover, his joining the Confucian school was not out of genuine admiration for Confucianism, but merely for the extremely rich collection of books in the Confucian library.

Having traveled across the land for many years, Zhang Sheng knew that there were still many forces like Confucianism that had been passed down for thousands of years, but in terms of the richness of their collections, the openness to their disciples, and the ease of access, Xiao-Shengxianzhuang was undoubtedly the most suitable.

Xiaoshengxianzhuang was originally a place for studying, so disciples were not prohibited from browsing the books in the library.

However, some important books were only accessible to the three great masters or instructors from some small sage villages!

Like the top floor of a library!

However, Zhang Sheng would not actually join the Confucian school. Studying at Xiaoshengxianzhuang was completely different from joining the Confucian school, one of the five major schools of thought.

Just like his father, Zhang Xiaoshan, who practiced the Taoist ultimate skill, Chunyang Wuji Gong, but was not a Taoist disciple.

Moreover, Zhang Sheng also believed that Confucianism was too rigid.

As soon as Zhang Sheng entered Sanghai City, he heard a passerby say:

"Have you heard? The two young masters and ladies of the Zhang family are coming to Xiaoshengxianzhuang to study!"

"A distinguished member of the Zhang family, spanning three generations, is coming to Xiaoshengxianzhuang to study?"

In the streets, seemingly unfounded rumors spread like wildfire among the lower classes, and since they concerned the Zhang family, they were by no means baseless.

However, the relationship between the Zhang family and the Confucian school was not harmonious.

Confucianism emphasizes the relationship between Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher, advocating benevolence and righteousness in governing the country and promoting the Way of the King.

The Zhang family, however, is different; they employ domineering methods.

From confiscating their property and wiping out their entire family, to ultimately destroying their country, the Zhang family's domineering influence has become increasingly evident.

For other families, decline after reaching their peak is only a matter of time.

But as long as Zhang Xiaoshan is alive, no one in the Zhang family dares to touch him.