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All the Buddhist masters present turned pale.
This is a sweeping generalization. Even those in the martial arts world who thought Zhang Xiaoshan was up to something big have directly elevated the issue to a conflict between Taoism and Buddhism.
"This is not Zhang belittling One Finger Divine Skill, Six Meridian Divine Sword, or Buddhist secret techniques."
Rather, it is because you are unaware of the Taoist realm of the Pure Yang Finger. If there were any seniors in Dali who had previously sought guidance from me in the new prefecture, they would know the reason behind it.
The two are truly not on the same level!
Are we not on the same level?
Originally, the four eminent monks and Duan Zhengming all felt that Zhang Xiaoshan was extremely deserving of a beating, and they were just short of saying it outright:
In Zhang's eyes, all the experts from Dali present were trash.
This sudden turn of events caught many experts completely off guard.
Chapter 258 'Dao Foundation' Starting Line: Everyone Presses for Answers?
"Shuzi is arrogant!"
It all started with a loud shout; even knowing they were outmatched, they were determined to uphold the dignity of the Dali Duan family.
"Amitabha Buddha, young master, are you referring to the Foundation of the Dao realm?"
The one who spoke up was Master Yideng, who sat on the head seat. At this moment, his eyes shone brightly, and he vaguely revealed a look of appreciation.
The others looked at Yideng with confusion. Dao Foundation Realm?
The word "Tao" suggests that Zhang Xiaoshan's arrogance goes far beyond mere conceit.
"You flatter me, Master."
"Amitabha Buddha, it is said that the young master possesses a breath of pure yang purple energy, which has forged the foundation of Taoism. Countless Taoist masters have never been able to reach this realm."
"Is this the realm you speak of, young master?"
"That's right. Back then, on the Heavenly Pillar Peak of Wudang, I condensed a mouthful of pure Yang purple energy in a single day."
In terms of aptitude, I am not born with a Daoist physique or immortal body. It is only because I have had a few extraordinary encounters and have cultivated pure Yang Qi from the outside in through the unique external cultivation technique that I have achieved this good fortune.
Zen Master Xianxia can attest to this to me!
"Amitabha!"
With a Buddhist chant, Zen Master Xianxia nodded.
As for what kind of extraordinary encounter it was, that was not something they could inquire about, and everyone understood that.
"Therefore, the Pure Yang Finger that I cultivated on this foundation was able to rival the true power of a Grandmaster from the very beginning. This is what I meant by the difference in realms!"
After the dramatic ups and downs, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, they looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with shock and envy. His starting line was equivalent to the true power of a Grandmaster. How could they compare?
The four eminent monks, Duan Zhengming, and Duan Zhengchun were all filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
No wonder Zhang Xiaoshan said they were not on the same level; their true strength was like cotton wool, while his true strength was like steel.
Even if they cultivate to the first rank, they would only achieve this much, not to mention that the highest level among them is only the third rank of Emperor Nan Di Yi Deng.
One is heaven, the other is earth; Zhang Xiaoshan wasn't being arrogant, he was just stating the facts.
"That is why I can heal many incurable internal injuries."
All of them are the profound and mysterious pure Yang purple energy of Taoism. Even if a junior exhausts it all at once, he can recover it all within a month with the help of the Dragon Ball.
Moreover, unlike the One-Finger Divine Skill which depletes all its energy, this only lacks the blessing of pure Yang purple energy!
Damn it!
Last time it was anger; this time, the high monks were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Not to mention that its power far surpasses that of the One Finger Divine Skill and the Six Meridian Divine Sword, the effect of saving lives is completely disproportionate to the price paid.
In comparison, One-Finger Divine Skill isn't even a low-end version of Pure Yang Finger; the difference is too great.
"Besides, the Pure Yang Limitless Skill is a unique martial art of Wudang. As long as I am alive, the favor will remain."
Once this junior passes away, the foundation of the Pure Yang Finger technique must be based on an unconventional Taoist martial art. Therefore, for the past few years, this junior has been searching for a Taoist-Buddhist hybrid martial art—the Nine Yang Divine Skill—intending to use it to replace the Pure Yang Limitless Skill as the foundation of the Pure Yang Finger technique!
Zhang Xiaoshan lies without batting an eye, and even tries to gain sympathy.
But for everyone else, it's a different kind of helplessness.
At this time, they also realized the awkward situation of Chunyang Finger. Chunyang Wuji Gong is the ultimate skill of Wudang. If the Zhang family cannot find a substitute skill, Chunyang Finger will inevitably be strangled by Wudang in the future.
That is to say, the Zhang family has passed down the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, but the name is not legitimate and the claim is not convincing.
Moreover, future successors are unlikely to have such a high starting point as Zhang Xiaoshan; at best, they will be comparable to the One-Finger Divine Skill.
The only ones who were not deceived by Zhang Xiaoshan were Kurong, the Southern Emperor, Zen Master Xianxia, and the Yellow-Eyebrow Monk.
They knew the Zhang family's unique skills—Peach Blossom Island martial arts, the Nine Yin Manual, the Absorption Technique…and even Zhang Xiaoshan's talent, how could he possibly be at his wit's end?
"Therefore, rumors circulating in the streets should not be believed entirely, as they are entirely intended to sow discord."
After all, the Dragon Subduing Palm is the most powerful palm technique in the world, but compared to the Buddha's Palm of Buddhism, it is like a small witch compared to a great witch; how can they be compared in the same way?
"Young master is insightful!"
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Inside the main hall, as Zhang Xiaoshan explained everything, the temperature gradually returned to normal.
The most awkward thing is that this is not a martial arts tournament, but so many martial arts masters have gathered here. Since it's not a competition, Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't know what to do next.
He chose Tenryu-ji Temple? It seems he's already ripped their roof off.
Are you going to start negotiating terms right away? Don't the Dali Duan family have any pride?
Debating Buddhist teachings seemed to be none of his business.
In this way, Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly stood in the main hall, looking down at his nose and inward at heart, completely at ease.
He wasn't supposed to be here for the martial arts tournament, and he didn't even know about it beforehand.
The atmosphere, which had just been restored, suddenly turned cold again.
"Amitabha Buddha, may I ask what brings Young Master Zhang to Dali this time? Is it merely to clear up a misunderstanding?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's interest was piqued once again.
They were also curious about Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose in coming to Dali, which was definitely not just to clear up a misunderstanding.
Since the misunderstanding arose on the way, what was Zhang Xiaoshan's original purpose?
"Of course not. The Zhang family are business people. I came to Dali for business matters. As for the specifics of the business?"
Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Duan Zhengming and threw the package away.
This is trouble you caused, and Zhang Xiaoshan isn't going to clean up your mess.
"There's nothing we can't talk about. The Zhang family wanted to buy a jade mine in Dali. My brother and I thought about it for a long time and decided to have a talk with them."
Firstly, I want to make contact with the Zhang family; secondly, if the price is right, it's not out of the question.
After all, Dali is located in the southwest, and many of the goods from Zhangjiazhu (bjbj) can only be imported into Dali through the Ghost Street black market.
If the two sides establish a basis for trade, the costs will inevitably be much lower.
Duan Zhengming came out and explained the details.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately lost interest.
To acquire a jade mine, one would have to pay a price that only a super-merchant like the Zhang family could afford.
After all, the Zhang family is not only a business tycoon, but also controls the resources of Ghost Street, and has an unknown amount of gold in their hands.
Furthermore, the Zhang family's power is such that no one dares to provoke them.
Therefore, they are not the ones who should be watching the drama unfold.
"What about the Twelve Caves of Miao Territory? I've heard that your journey to Dali has been fraught with danger, with the Five Poison Boys, the Twelve Caves, and Chiyou Village all making moves against you?"
Twelve Caves? Chiyou Village?
Most people in the martial arts world are unaware of these two forces.
Those who knew about these two forces were certainly not ordinary martial arts forces. Judging from the man's heavy breathing, he was at most a first-rate level expert. Zhang Xiaoshan knew that the other party was just a puppet put forward.
"Are you all trying to get to the bottom of things? Do you want to know how much wealth the Zhang family has? Do you want to know where our workshop is located?"
"Don't dare!"
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines, realizing that this had already touched upon the Zhang family's secrets.
Knowing about the Zhang family's affairs with Dali, there was nothing that couldn't be said to others; both the Zhang family and the Dali Duan family had good reputations.
However, questions involving the Zhang family's secrets are different; they are equivalent to directly asking Shaolin about the secrets of the Marrow Cleansing and Yi Jing.
"However, since you have asked, I have no need to hide it from you."
The reason why the Miao people attacked me was because they coveted the bronze-armored warriors.
To outsiders, the bronze-armored warriors appear powerful and invincible, but in reality, their invincibility is a result of incorporating various Miao poison techniques and Gu arts to achieve invulnerability to blades and spears and immense strength.
Therefore, the Miao people were able to glimpse some of the secrets of the bronze-armored warriors, but not all of them.
The Miao village attacked me this time because they wanted to force me to reveal all the secrets of the bronze-armored warrior, in order to increase their strength.
I think there are very few people in the entire land of China who wouldn't want to know about the ancient Miao villages.
"I can't wait!"
Upon hearing that this was related to the secret of the bronze-armored warriors, the Duan family of Dali suddenly realized what was going on.
The bronze-armored warrior is one of the Zhang family's trump cards. Rumor has it that under the control of the Dragon Ball, his combat power is comparable to that of a Grandmaster.
Just as Zhang Xiaoshan said, which of the major powers in Kyushu wouldn't be envious?
I never expected that this would be related to Miao poisons and Gu techniques.
"Come out!"
Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoshan gave a soft shout, and two golden lights descended from the sky. What else could they be but bronze-armored warriors?
Each of them was nine feet tall, clad in full armor, and exuded a powerful and imposing aura that made everyone present afraid to even breathe.
"The bronze-armored warrior is divided into two stages. The later stage uses the power of the Dragon Balls combined with meteorite copper to forge bronze armor, which modifies the bronze-armored warrior's body, giving him strength comparable to a grandmaster."
Initially, they used Gu techniques combined with poison techniques to strengthen their bodies and muscles, making them comparable to masters who had reached the pinnacle of physical training.
Go! "
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Xiaoshan sent two bronze-armored warriors leaping out, disappearing from sight in just a few strides.
"As you all have seen, the bronze-armored warriors are incredibly powerful, practically without any weaknesses."
The only drawback is that the quantity is too small to be mass-produced, and the copper armor integrating into flesh and blood is an extreme form of torture.
Therefore, even the younger generation was only made from some villains.
For example, the Red Sect Dharma King Bahang Glong first besieged and killed the Zhang family and captured the gods. Later, he used the blood-dripping darts obtained from the Zhang family to kill people in the Central Plains, causing rivers of blood to flow. He was truly wicked.
Or perhaps it's Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison. He is an opponent of the Northern Beggar. He is sinister and ruthless, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Master Yideng should know this.
It can be said that everything the younger generation has done is without shame, and has not tarnished the reputation of the Zhang family.
Combined with witchcraft and poison techniques, its malevolence makes it an extremely potent and dangerous substance!
Chapter 259 The Deal with Kumārajīva
Royal Palace Night Banquet.
Besides Huang Rong beside Zhang Xiaoshan, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, Hongxiao, and Jiangxue are all graceful and elegant.
One samurai and two maids; there was no place to sit on such a formal occasion.
Even within the Dali camp, only Duan Zhengming and his wife were seated at the head of the table, with Duan Zhengchun, Duan Yu, Wang Yuyan, and Gao Shengtai also present. The four great retainers didn't even have a place to sit.
This is considered a formal invitation.
"Today's events were poorly arranged by the Dali Duan family, putting you in a difficult position, young master!"