Unrestricted Dao Lord

Thousand Mechanism Peak, the self-proclaimed sixth great Martial Vein of the Guiyuan Sect, had been developing fiercely in recent years, its power rivaling that of the Five Great Martial Veins.

Many disciples yearned to join Thousand Mechanism Peak.

However, Thousand Mechanism Peak had very high requirements for recruiting disciples, focusing on cultivating the elite.

Therefore, the vast Thousand Mechanism Peak was actually quite sparsely populated. Compared to the other Martial Veins, it seemed rather deserted.

At this moment, however, the great hall of Thousand Mechanism Peak was bustling with activity.

Many Thousand Mechanism Peak disciples had been stirred and had gathered inside the great hall.

And at the head of the hall sat a young man dressed in the robes of an Inner Sect Disciple.

All the disciples wore reverent expressions.

Because this young man was the Chief Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak, Yin Wushang, a dignified Gang Force Martial Artist!

Within the Guiyuan Sect, there were also disparities between the Martial Veins.

The Chief Disciples of the top five Martial Veins were basically all at the Gang Force Cultivation level.

The Chief Disciples of Martial Veins ranked outside the top five might be at Pill Force, or even lower.

The gap was immense!

Thousand Mechanism Peak proclaimed itself the sixth great Martial Vein of the Guiyuan Sect, and it had its reasons for wanting to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Five Great Martial Veins.

Yin Wushang, the Chief Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak, possessed Gang Force Cultivation, making him no weaker than the Chief Disciples of the other Five Great Martial Veins.

Currently, whether it was top experts of the Postnatal Realm or young disciples, Thousand Mechanism Peak was not much inferior to the Five Great Martial Veins.

It just lacked some of the deep-seated heritage of the Five Great Martial Veins.

However, the Guiyuan Sect once had Ten Great Martial Veins vying for supremacy.

Now, even with Thousand Mechanism Peak, only the Five Great Martial Veins remained competitive. The sect’s overall power was far from what it once was.

In Yin Wushang’s hand was a challenge letter.

This letter had only just arrived at Thousand Mechanism Peak, but it had already caused a huge stir.

Yin Wushang’s tone was calm as he slowly asked, "Junior Brother Wei, this challenge letter is for you. What are your thoughts?"

Wei Yunzhou stood in the middle of the great hall.

As Yin Wushang spoke, all eyes fell upon Wei Yunzhou.

Wei Yunzhou’s heart was a mix of shock and anger.

’Zhang Su actually came back?’

’And he issued a challenge letter the moment he returned. The Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders must have failed.’

’This challenge letter... I absolutely cannot accept it!’

Therefore, Wei Yunzhou took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Chief Disciple, Zhang Su and I have a long-standing grudge. He is issuing this challenge letter out of resentment and has surely been plotting this for a long time. I cannot fall for his trap!"

"Therefore, I will not accept this challenge letter!"

As soon as he said this, the crowd looked at him strangely.

Of course, they knew who Zhang Su was.

After all, Zhang Su was not some unknown in the Inner Sect. The recent feat of "Three Stars in One Day" had caused quite a commotion.

But no matter how great Zhang Su’s reputation was, he only had Outer Force Cultivation.

And Wei Yunzhou?

He had an impressive Late-stage Inner Force Cultivation.

He was even just a single step away from Huajin.

With such a level of Cultivation, he could completely crush Zhang Su. Why would he be afraid of some plot?

Yin Wushang watched Wei Yunzhou with a calm gaze.

He was not at all surprised by Wei Yunzhou’s reaction.

He knew Wei Yunzhou all too well.

Extremely talented, but cautious by nature.

This should have been a good thing.

But when caution went too far, it became cowardice and timidity.

This was not a good thing at all.

In the struggles of the Martial Dao, if you don’t advance, you fall behind.

How could a dignified Martial Artist be cowardly and timid?

Once cowardice took root in the heart, one’s path on the Martial Dao would come to an end.

Of course, whether Wei Yunzhou’s Martial Dao had reached its end had nothing to do with him.

However, Zhang Su’s challenge letter had been delivered to Thousand Mechanism Peak, and it concerned the Peak’s reputation. That made it his business as the Chief Disciple.

"You won’t accept?"

Yin Wushang’s gaze was like a knife, staring coldly at Wei Yunzhou.

"Junior Brother Wei, you are a Three-Star Disciple of our Thousand Mechanism Peak, and you have Inner Force Cultivation. If you refuse a challenge letter from a mere disciple with Outer Force, wouldn’t you make us a laughingstock for the other Martial Veins?"

"No plots or schemes are of any use on the fighting stage. You can step onto that stage with confidence and bring glory to our Thousand Mechanism Peak!"

Yin Wushang’s words made Wei Yunzhou’s expression change drastically.

He could naturally discern Yin Wushang’s meaning.

’This matter was no longer just about him; it concerned the honor of the entire Thousand Mechanism Peak.’

’He had to accept whether he wanted to or not!’

But Wei Yunzhou knew clearly in his heart that the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders had likely been defeated.

’If even the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders couldn’t take down Zhang Su, and he really stepped onto the stage... his chances of survival would be slim!’

Normally, Wei Yunzhou would not dare to defy the words of Yin Wushang, the Chief Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak.

But now that his own life and death were at stake, he couldn’t be bothered with such concerns.

Of all things in the world, life and death were what mattered most!

So, Wei Yunzhou grit his teeth and said directly, "Chief Disciple, please forgive me, but I cannot accept this challenge letter! I’ve recently felt my bottleneck loosening, and it seems I’m on the verge of a breakthrough. Therefore, I plan to enter seclusion and refuse all disturbances. I ask for your understanding, Senior Brother!"

With that, Wei Yunzhou turned and walked away.

’He knew he would definitely offend Chief Disciple Yin Wushang this time.’

But he would rather offend Yin Wushang than step onto the stage for a life-or-death battle with Zhang Su.

Seeing Wei Yunzhou actually leave, the great hall erupted in an uproar.

"How could Senior Brother Wei just leave?"

"He refused the challenge letter? It’s just a disciple with mere Outer Force Cultivation. What on earth is he worried about?"

"I knew Senior Brother Wei was cautious, but I never expected him to be this cautious..."

"Is this caution? This is timidity! It’s cowardice!"

In an instant, many of the Thousand Mechanism Peak disciples in the hall were displeased with Wei Yunzhou.

Wei Yunzhou’s refusal to accept the challenge letter didn’t just damage his own reputation; it damaged the reputation of everyone on Thousand Mechanism Peak.

Yin Wushang’s brow furrowed.

’He hadn’t expected Wei Yunzhou to be so resolute in refusing the challenge letter.’

He had lost face as the Chief Disciple because of it.

"Chief Disciple, what do we do now?"

Someone asked cautiously.

"Master is in seclusion and shouldn’t be disturbed right now. However, the day he emerges is not far off. We will ask Master to decide then."

Yin Wushang said calmly.

Although he was the Chief Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak and held great prestige, Master had always favored Wei Yunzhou. Even though Wei Yunzhou had defied him and made him lose face today, he couldn’t lash out.

Therefore, regarding the matter of the challenge letter, all they could do was wait!

Thousand Mechanism Peak had originally not wanted the news of Wei Yunzhou refusing Zhang Su’s challenge letter to spread.

But with so many people, word gets around. The news was impossible to contain.

As the days passed, almost the entire Guiyuan Sect came to know that Zhang Su had issued a challenge letter to Wei Yunzhou.

And the key point was that Wei Yunzhou of Thousand Mechanism Peak had actually refused?

Although he refused under the pretext of "seclusion," rumors were already spreading quietly in the Inner Sect that Wei Yunzhou was a coward, afraid of some mishap on the stage, and didn’t dare to accept Zhang Su’s challenge.

This rumor spread more and more wildly, sparking numerous discussions among the Inner Sect Disciples.

The Five Great Martial Veins, in particular, mocked them unscrupulously.

It wasn’t all peace and harmony between the Martial Veins.

The Five Great Martial Veins held a transcendent status in the Guiyuan Sect. Thousand Mechanism Peak’s rapid development in recent years and its claim to be the sixth great Martial Vein, wanting to stand equal with them, had long ago displeased the Five Great Martial Veins.

Now that they finally had a chance to mock Thousand Mechanism Peak, how could the disciples of the Five Great Martial Veins possibly miss it?

Wei Yunzhou, however, managed to remain calm. He ignored the outside criticism and simply hid in his residence, refusing to come out.

But the other disciples of Thousand Mechanism Peak all felt they had completely lost face, and they were furious with Wei Yunzhou in their hearts.

The matter escalated more and more.

The attention of the entire Guiyuan Sect seemed to be focused on Thousand Mechanism Peak.

「Several days later, on the rear mountain of Thousand Mechanism Peak.」

Led by Chief Disciple Yin Wushang, almost all of Thousand Mechanism Peak’s disciples were waiting respectfully on the rear mountain.

"HAHAHA... I’ve finally succeeded!"

Finally, a hearty laugh echoed from a cave dwelling on the rear mountain.

Immediately after, an old man in a black robe leaped out of the cave dwelling.

Without any leverage, he soared through the air, crossing several dozen zhang as if treading on nothing, and landed before the crowd of disciples.

The disciples of Thousand Mechanism Peak were overjoyed.

’Seeing Master like this, his Martial Arts must have greatly improved during his seclusion. This is definitely a good thing for all of Thousand Mechanism Peak!’

"Congratulations on achieving Great Success in your Divine Technique, Master!"

Tuoba Cangshu was very satisfied.

He had reached the Peak of the Postnatal Realm long ago.

During this seclusion, although he still couldn’t break through to the Innate realm, he had indeed succeeded in cultivating a new Martial Art.

At his level of Cultivation, even the slightest improvement was a great leap forward and something worth celebrating.

"Master, some things have happened in the Inner Sect recently that have caused Thousand Mechanism Peak to suffer much criticism."

At this moment, Yin Wushang spoke up.

"What is it?"

Tuoba Cangshu’s gaze fell on Yin Wushang.

"Master, Zhang Su issued a challenge letter to Junior Brother Wei Yunzhou, but Junior Brother Wei... has avoided the fight!"

"Zhang Su... isn’t he that Inner Sect Disciple who achieved ’Three Stars in One Day’? I seem to recall he only has Outer Force Cultivation?"

"Yes, Zhang Su has Outer Force Cultivation."

Tuoba Cangshu understood.

Wei Yunzhou was his disciple; of course he understood his temperament.

Truly... too cautious!

Or rather, a bit too timid.

"So, Wei Yunzhou did not accept Zhang Su’s challenge letter?"

No one answered.

But sometimes, silence is the best answer.

"Where is Wei Yunzhou?"

Tuoba Cangshu asked.

"Junior Brother Wei said that his bottleneck has recently loosened, so he is in seclusion at his residence."

Yin Wushang’s words were stated without any embellishment, but how could Tuoba Cangshu not know what this so-called "seclusion" really meant?

"Hmph, Wei Yunzhou is in the Late Stage of Inner Force. How can he be afraid of a mere disciple with Outer Force? The challenge must be accepted, or my Thousand Mechanism Peak will become the joke of the Sect!"

"Go, give Wei Yunzhou an order from me, his master. He must accept Zhang Su’s challenge. However, since he feels his bottleneck is loosening, we’ll give him one month."

"In one month, whether he has broken through or not, he must come out of seclusion to fight. When the time comes, I, his master, will personally go to spectate!"

Tuoba Cangshu’s tone was resolute and left no room for doubt!

Yin Wushang looked up at his Master.

He understood that his Master had already given Wei Yunzhou a chance.

One month was Wei Yunzhou’s chance!

Whether he could seize this opportunity to break through to Huajin would depend on his own fortune.

But that was all.

Wei Yunzhou still had to accept the challenge.

This was not just Wei Yunzhou’s personal affair; it was a matter for all of Thousand Mechanism Peak!

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