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With the chaos of war approaching, the Zhang family is taking the opportunity to go into hiding. This is the perfect time for him to cultivate the Wedding Dress Divine Skill and break through to the Grandmaster level. Moreover, he also has someone to pass on his skills to.
My grandson, Zhang Sheng!
Zhang Sheng is now five years old, but he already looks like a seven or eight-year-old child.
(bjca) In addition to the innate Qi that Zhang Xiaoshan helped him seal in his body, Zhang Xiaoshan planned to pass on the Longevity Technique to Zhang Sheng when he was six years old, instead of the Pure Yang Divine Skill.
Zhang Xiaoshan knew that without his opportunities, the Nine Cauldrons Divine Art and the Pure Yang Divine Art would be difficult to master. It would be better to focus on the Longevity Technique, which would at least guarantee him entry into the Grandmaster realm.
Besides, if one cultivates the Longevity Qi, it's not like one can't also cultivate the Pure Yang Divine Skill.
As for the Nine Cauldrons Divine Skill?
Only after the age of ten, when one's Qi and blood have matured, can one lay the foundation for divine skills.
Therefore, after Zhang Sheng laid the foundation for the Longevity Technique, Zhang Yuan decided to pass on the internal energy for cultivating the Wedding Dress Divine Skill to him, which would allow Zhang Sheng to achieve mastery instantly.
"Hiss hiss hiss... This is the sea base?"
Zhang Yuan looked at the four major factories, the magnificent residential area, and the massive building complex inside, his eyes filled with astonishment.
He had only heard Zhang Xiaoshan's descriptions before, but he never imagined that this place was ten times more magnificent than he had imagined; it was a completely different world.
Moreover, the spirit of those craftsmen was exceptionally good.
Unlike the lifeless miners in those mines, Zhang Xiaoshan had clearly put a lot of effort into logistics.
"Master, the young master's idea is not only imaginative, but also a masterpiece."
These residential buildings are not only uniquely designed, but also luxuriously classic. You'll see for yourself, sir, when you come inside. You probably wouldn't even imagine how convenient an ordinary residence could be.”
"profound!"
Zhang Yuan followed Long Shan, leading the seven eminent monks on their way.
Having already witnessed it, Juexiang naturally understood its profound mystery and marveled at Zhang Xiaoshan's ingenious and masterful design.
Specially designed, simple faucets and toilets, a roller coaster-like ride, and washing machines on each floor... Moreover, many houses are duplexes, which inspires the passion of the managers and craftsmen.
After all, a duplex apartment has at least twice the usable living space.
Moreover, the higher the grade, the larger the basic area of the house.
"Isn't this the design of the reception building?"
Zhang Yuan had naturally seen these things before, so he wasn't particularly surprised, but the fact that Zhang Xiaoshan was able to use them here showed that he had put thought into it.
Moreover, based on the construction timeline and design concept, they should have been built together.
"The design of the reception building?"
"This was a design concept proposed by Shan'er, then some master craftsmen were responsible for the design, sample production, and finally production!"
That's fine too. Things are designed to be used, and now that the Yingbin Building is completely sealed off, using it here is a sign of the Zhang family's benevolence.
Although there are copies in Shendu, they are all poor imitations and do not capture the true essence.
We toured the factory's operations, the warehouse inventory, and the massive gantry crane...
Only then did Zhang Yuan realize just how powerful the Zhang family's foundation truly was.
Previously, he only looked at data and ledgers, but now he was truly in contact with the 'core of the Zhang family'.
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With the Zhang family moving into the sea, they announced a period of retirement.
At the height of the Zhang family's power and the time when they were most feared, many people were taken aback.
But everyone was also extremely relieved. Fortunately, the Zhang family did not have the ambition to dominate the world. Otherwise, the power that the Zhang family displayed in the capital would have required them to gather the strength of the entire martial arts world to contend with them.
At the same time, everyone was puzzled, thinking that the tiger had no intention of harming the people, but the people had the intention of harming the tiger!
Even a 'low-key' and honest family like the Zhang family couldn't escape being plotted against, which shows how treacherous the martial arts world can be.
Those forces that wanted to win over the Zhang family especially hoped to have the Zhang family's presence.
Even without any financial assistance, the mere presence of the Zhang family would generate substantial tax revenue and a significant outpouring of resources from them.
Especially in business investments, the Zhang family's economic vitality is reflected in their large-scale investments of at least several million gold coins.
Moreover, the Zhang family possesses internal resources, extensive connections and investments, and the "Great Harmony Banquet" (a banquet symbolizing universal harmony).
Chapter 549 Wang Jian Declares War on Ghost Street, Tempering His Killing Intent
The news of the Zhang family's temporary seclusion was just a brief storm in Kyushu before gradually subsiding.
The martial arts world doesn't stop turning just because someone is missing, and it's never short of fresh topics. Besides, Zhang Xiaoshan's seclusion on Peach Blossom Island is no secret; he can be found at any time.
In just a short period of time, powerful figures from Jiangnan came to visit him one after another.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan dismissed them all by saying he would retire for a while.
At least until the situation becomes clear, the Zhang family will not easily step out of seclusion. At this time, the Zhang family is too prominent and is easily targeted by others.
This time, the targets of the Bad Commander and the Martial Emperor are too obvious.
And later, once those established powers start plotting, who knows how many forces in Kyushu might secretly intervene.
It's easy to hide from open guns, but hard to guard against hidden arrows!
Within the nine provinces, less than three months after the Zhang family retreated overseas, the Song Dynasty was officially conquered, and even Emperor Qinzong, who had fled to Qiongzhou in the south, was captured and brought back.
This also marked the formal end of the Song Dynasty.
"Ghost Street?"
After capturing Lin'an Prefecture, Wang Jian, as the commander-in-chief of this campaign against the Song Dynasty, hesitated.
This darkness beneath the light existed in the Song Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty, but the Later Zhou Empire was a place where such darkness was not permitted.
What they believe in is—
Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of the earth, all people are subjects of the king!
Therefore, Ghost Street is not allowed to exist, but Wang Jian is worried that if this dark place is wiped out, it may cause a backlash from the Zhang family.
What is the Zhang family's strength?
As a member of a top-tier aristocratic family in the Later Zhou Dynasty, Wang Jian was naturally well aware of the situation.
Even though he now commands 300,000 Qin soldiers, he still has no advantage whatsoever against the Zhang family.
After all, a group of martial arts masters could not possibly confront the imperial armor head-on.
To use one's own weaknesses to attack the opponent's strengths is tantamount to courting death.
However, taking the head of a general from among a million soldiers is not impossible, especially in Lin'an Prefecture, where it would be difficult to gather an army of 300,000 to besiege him. Therefore, he was in a difficult situation.
"Let's go!"
Wang Jian felt that they could discuss it; at least doing it openly was much safer than doing it covertly.
Both Cai Jing and Emperor Wu, who came in secret, suffered heavy casualties.
If things are done openly, there might still be a chance for things to turn around!
Bringing along a thousand bodyguards in black armor was a gesture, even if it was a test.
At this time, business on Ghost Street was also dismal. Basically, all the wealthy merchants and officials in Lin'an Prefecture who could flee had fled, and most of their assets had been exchanged for a trading certificate, allowing the Zhang family to make a fortune.
First, there was a 30% discount, then the goods were sold at at least 30% above the original price, which means those treasures were sold for 20% of their original price.
But for the wealthy merchants and scholars, this was no longer important.
What's important is the capital you have to make a living.
With even banknotes becoming unreliable, the Zhang family's accumulated credit undoubtedly came into play.
"The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion!"
Seeing that all the other businesses were closed, but Tianji Tower was still brightly lit, Wang Jian led his two lieutenants inside.
Inside the hall, everyone was startled when they saw Wang Jian enter, and then they lowered their heads to eat and drink.
Wang Jian glanced at him and saw Ghost Yama on the third floor!
Besides, there was another expert wearing a Shura mask, who was responding to 'Moon Appreciation', as if waiting for his arrival.
"I have long admired the name of the King of Hell, and seeing him today, I can see he is indeed extraordinary!"
Wang Jian strode forward, and at that moment, Ghost Yama also looked at Wang Jian.
He naturally knew Wang Jian had arrived long ago, but this time he was an enemy, not a friend; this was a show of force.
"So it's General Wang! I've failed to greet you properly, please forgive me!"
Ghost Yama rose and bowed, but the man in the Asura mask remained seated, his expression indifferent, as if he hadn't even seen Wang Jian.
In an instant, the two lieutenants' expressions turned angry, and they wanted to step forward and reprimand them.
But Wang Jian raised his hand to stop the deputy general's impulsive act, and calmly smiled:
"Are you perhaps the Demon Buddha?"
Demon Buddha?
The guests below were startled and looked at the expert in the Shura mask in disbelief.
The Demon Buddha is the leader of the Zhang family's twelve zodiac assassins, with unfathomable strength, and his Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill has reached an extremely high level.
"General Wang has a keen eye; you recognized me at a glance!"
At this moment, Ding Peng no longer concealed his true intentions, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, and at the same time, a terrifying aura emanated from him, pressing down on Wang Jian.
With the aura of a half-step Grandmaster and the domineering power of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, Wang Jian couldn't help but marvel at the sheer number of experts in the Zhang family. If he hadn't possessed some strength, he definitely wouldn't have been able to withstand such an overwhelming aura.
But it is impolite not to reciprocate!
Wang Jian, who had seemed somewhat past his prime, suddenly erupted with murderous intent, like a vast and overwhelming battlefield aura surging from hell, pressing down on Ding Peng.
This is the murderous aura of the battlefield!
Beneath Wang Jian's seemingly aged appearance lay countless battles, large and small, throughout his life, during which he killed tens of thousands of enemies.
The murderous aura accumulated here is not simply about killing tens of thousands of enemies, but rather an boundless killing intent that symbolizes the sacrifice of thousands for the success of a general, forming a unique artistic conception.
This atmosphere was so intense that even Ding Peng couldn't help but feel a surge of murderous intent within him, which he uncontrollably unleashed.
Such domineering and terrifying killing intent startled even Ghost Yama.
Compared to Wang Jian's murderous aura, Ding Peng's murderous aura was as insignificant as a small boat on a night, yet it was incredibly pure, eerie, and sinister.
For a moment, Ding Peng's murderous aura was like a drifting leaf in the wind, completely out of control.
Ding Peng's cultivation of the Demon Blade is the unleashing of the Demon Blade's greatest power through killing intent!
However, the Demon Blade is sinister, which is why Ding Peng is wary of it.
Moreover, Ding Peng was also somewhat disgusted by the fact that he had killed multiple people.
He wanted to become stronger, not to kill.
"puff!"
Suddenly, Ding Peng spat out a mouthful of blood and looked at Wang Jian in horror.
The clash of their auras, the surge of killing intent, lasted only a moment, but for Ding Peng it felt like an eternity.
"Thank you for your kindness, General!"
"It is your own destiny; I had no intention of helping you refine your killing intent!"
Wang Jian looked amazed; although Ding Peng couldn't match his killing intent.
However, Ding Peng's killing intent was extremely pure, and the trace of sinister and eerie energy that was originally present in his killing intent had been completely shed after being tempered by the killing intent just now.
Unintentionally, he did Ding Peng a great favor.
"But if it weren't for the general, I don't know when I would have been able to completely rid myself of the demonic nature within my killing intent!"
Ding Peng was extremely excited. He could now be considered to have mastered the Divine Blade Slash to its highest level.
Previously, I was entangled by demonic forces and could not fully devote my energy to the demonic sword, fearing that I would enter a demonic state and be controlled by the sword. But now I am not so worried.
The next step is to comprehend the realm where having no sword is better than having a sword.