Unrestricted Dao Lord

In an empty Cultivation Room within the Instructor Pavilion.

"Disciple greets Master."

Zhang Su bowed respectfully to Zhao Qianfeng.

"I called you here today to have you look at this."

Zhao Qianfeng took out a written challenge.

It looked somewhat familiar to Zhang Su.

’Isn’t this the challenge I issued to Wei Yunzhou?’

He took the challenge and looked it over.

As it turned out, Wei Yunzhou had accepted the challenge.

"Wei Yunzhou actually accepted?"

Zhang Su was a little surprised.

He had, in fact, heard all the rumors circulating recently.

But Wei Yunzhou had still shown no sign of accepting the fight.

’Why would he accept the challenge now?’

Zhao Qianfeng gave a mysterious smile. "That’s right, Wei Yunzhou accepted! To be precise, it wasn’t Wei Yunzhou who agreed, but Tuoba Cangshu, the master of Thousand Mechanism Peak. He’s come out of seclusion and gave Wei Yunzhou a direct order."

"Heh heh, did you really think this old man has been idle all this time?"

Zhang Su’s heart stirred.

’All the intensifying rumors targeting Thousand Mechanism Peak recently seemed like a struggle between the Guiyuan Sect’s Five Great Martial Veins and Thousand Mechanism Peak.’

’But now, it seems Master must have been fanning the flames behind the scenes.’

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhang Su knew very well that given Wei Yunzhou’s personality, he probably wouldn’t have accepted the challenge if not for the order from the master of Thousand Mechanism Peak.

Zhao Qianfeng waved his hand. "However, Old Ghost Tuoba still has a trick up his sleeve. Look at the date on the challenge. Isn’t it set for one month from now?"

Zhang Su nodded.

He had already seen the specific date on the challenge; it was indeed set for one month later.

Zhao Qianfeng said in a low voice, "This month is actually Old Ghost Tuoba’s last-ditch chance for Wei Yunzhou. I’ve heard that Wei Yunzhou is in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Huajin realm! If he actually succeeds..."

For a moment, a trace of worry appeared on Zhao Qianfeng’s face.

’An Outer Force fighting an Inner Force is already at a disadvantage.’

’If Wei Yunzhou breaks through to Huajin on top of that, how is this fight even possible?’

But Zhang Su smiled.

There wasn’t the slightest hint of worry on his face.

"Master, this month is an opportunity for Wei Yunzhou, but is it not an opportunity for your disciple as well? Besides, even if Wei Yunzhou really does break through to Huajin, your disciple will still be able to kill him!"

Zhang Su’s voice was firm and decisive.

He wasn’t just trying to bolster his own confidence; he... truly had this self-assurance!

No matter what Wei Yunzhou’s Cultivation was, he could kill him!

"Good! A disciple of I, Zhao Qianfeng, should have this kind of spirit! Alright, for this month, just focus on your secluded cultivation. No matter what happens, it can wait until after you step into the arena."

"Your disciple takes his leave!"

Zhang Su turned and left the Instructor Pavilion.

...

The days passed, one by one.

The great battle between Zhang Su and Wei Yunzhou drew more and more attention.

The Outer Sect, the Inner Sect, and even the major Martial Veins of the Guiyuan Sect all learned of their arranged duel.

Of course, most people felt that Wei Yunzhou had a significant advantage. After all, his Late-stage Inner Force Cultivation completely overwhelmed Zhang Su’s in terms of rank.

However, a considerable number of people also felt that since Zhang Su dared to issue the challenge to Wei Yunzhou, he must have some confidence or some kind of backing.

However, neither side could argue their way to a definitive conclusion.

Everything would have to wait for the great battle in a month, when the result would naturally be revealed.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

Outside the Quiet Chamber on Thousand Mechanism Peak where Wei Yunzhou cultivated, Lu Quan was feeling uneasy.

Previously, when Wei Yunzhou had spared no expense to hire the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders, Lu Quan had thought Senior Brother Wei was making a mountain out of a molehill, being overly cautious. Why would he need such a grand display to deal with a mere Outer Force disciple like Zhang Su?

’Why use a butcher’s knife to kill a chicken?’

But now, Lu Quan knew he had been too naive.

As it turned out, he hadn’t understood Wei Yunzhou’s caution, much less Zhang Su’s terror.

Within the month, Lu Quan had received news from Qingquan Prefecture.

The Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders were all dead, killed by Zhang Su’s hand.

Lu Quan was utterly shocked.

’Those were thirteen Inner Force Martial Artists!’

In the Jianghu, the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders had never once failed a mission.

But this time, they had fallen, and they had fallen to Zhang Su.

Especially their leader, the Blood Slaughterer Qiu Qianjun, who was himself a Late Stage of Inner Force Martial Artist, yet he was still killed by Zhang Su.

’Since Wei Yunzhou is stepping into the arena with Zhang Su today, what chance does he even have?’

Of course, Jianghu Martial Artists couldn’t be compared to Guiyuan Sect Inner Sect Disciples, but Lu Quan was still worried sick.

CREAK.

The door to the Quiet Chamber suddenly opened.

Wei Yunzhou walked out from the Quiet Chamber.

Lu Quan observed Wei Yunzhou’s expression, and his heart sank.

"Senior Brother Wei, you didn’t manage to break through?"

Lu Quan couldn’t help but ask.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Wei Yunzhou’s expression grew even darker.

’So close!’

’It was really just a tiny bit more. He had felt on the verge of breaking through to Huajin.’

’But unfortunately, it was not to be.’

’He was out of time.’

’The one-month deadline had arrived, and he had to come out of seclusion.’

"Hmph, even without breaking through to Huajin, it’s more than enough to kill Zhang Su!"

Things having come to this, since the great battle was unavoidable, Wei Yunzhou didn’t wallow in self-pity. Instead, he revealed his extremely decisive side.

Wei Yunzhou was also a Three-Star genius of the Inner Sect. He had joined Thousand Mechanism Peak, possessed Unparalleled Martial Techniques—more than one, in fact.

His Cultivation had even reached the Peak of Inner Force, just a hair’s breadth away from Huajin.

’Could he really lose to a mere Outer Force disciple?’

"By the way, have there been any movements from Zhang Su this past month?"

Wei Yunzhou asked.

"Senior Brother, Zhang Su hasn’t made any moves. He’s barely left his residence this whole month. It’s just... there’s been news from Qingquan Prefecture."

Lu Quan spoke cautiously, looking as if he were hesitating to continue.

"What news? Spit it out!"

Wei Yunzhou already had a bad feeling.

"Senior Brother, we have confirmed news from Qingquan Prefecture. The Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders... have been wiped out! Annihilated by Zhang Su alone. The Blood Slaughterer, Qiu Qianjun, also died at his hands..."

Lu Quan’s words startled Wei Yunzhou.

Although he had his suspicions before, he hadn’t known the specific details of what happened to the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders.

’Maybe Zhang Su just repelled them.’

’Maybe Zhang Su killed a few of them, and they automatically retreated.’

’Maybe something else went wrong...’

But now, all his fantasies were shattered.

The worst-case scenario had come to pass.

The Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders, completely annihilated!

Zhang Su, by his own power, had slaughtered thirteen Inner Force Martial Artists.

Wei Yunzhou knew better than anyone what that meant.

"Fortunately, although I didn’t break through to Huajin during my month of seclusion, it wasn’t without some gains... This time, I will kill Zhang Su with my own hands and eliminate this threat for good!"

Wei Yunzhou made no effort to conceal the killing intent in his heart.

"The hour is almost upon us. Lu Quan, let’s go!"

Wei Yunzhou immediately led Lu Quan towards the Guiyuan Sect Inner Sect’s Life and Death Arena.

...

In the Guiyuan Sect’s Inner Sect, Tang Ying and Hu Buyu had no desire to get involved in the conflict between Zhang Su and Wei Yunzhou. But as Zhang Su’s neighbors, they couldn’t contain their curiosity and frequently glanced towards courtyard number 266.

Suddenly, a figure approached from the distance.

Although the figure walked with a limp, their speed was surprisingly fast, and they soon arrived outside courtyard number 266.

As veteran Inner Sect Disciples, Tang Ying and Hu Buyu’s strength might not be exceptional, but their knowledge was not lacking.

They recognized the figure’s identity at a glance.

The two of them hurried out of their courtyard and bowed respectfully. "Disciples greet Elder Zhao!"

Zhao Qianfeng glanced at Tang Ying and Hu Buyu but didn’t speak, merely nodding in acknowledgment before turning his gaze to courtyard number 266.

He neither entered the courtyard nor knocked on the door, simply standing outside and waiting quietly.

Tang Ying and Hu Buyu exchanged a look, unable to hide the shock in their eyes.

They knew, of course, that Zhang Su had taken Zhao Qianfeng of the Instructor Pavilion as his master.

But they had never imagined that Zhao Qianfeng would value Zhang Su so highly.

Although Zhao Qianfeng was lame and an Elder of the Instructor Pavilion held little sway in the Sect compared to the prestigious Elders of the Martial Veins, he was, after all, a Postnatal Realm expert!

They felt a pang of envy toward Zhang Su.

What Inner Sect Disciple didn’t dream of studying under a Postnatal Realm Elder?

Unfortunately, the number of Inner Sect Disciples who ultimately succeeded in doing so was extremely small.

An incense stick’s worth of time passed.

CREAK.

The courtyard gate opened.

Zhang Su walked out of the courtyard.

He glanced at Tang Ying and Hu Buyu, his gaze finally resting on Zhao Qianfeng.

Zhao Qianfeng was already old.

Having stood outside the courtyard for the time it took an incense stick to burn, the morning dew had already soaked his robes, making him look even more frail.

"Master, the morning dew is cold. Since you were here, why did you insist on standing outside the courtyard?"

Zhang Su bowed respectfully to Zhao Qianfeng.

"This little bit of chill is nothing."

After a pause, Zhao Qianfeng asked, "How was your month of secluded cultivation?"

"Your disciple has made some small gains."

Zhao Qianfeng didn’t press for details, instead giving Zhang Su a deep look.

"Do you know what day it is today?"

Hearing this, Zhang Su shook his head slightly.

’He naturally knew that his master’s words weren’t referring to the day of his duel with Wei Yunzhou.’

’It must mean something else.’

"Today is your birthday!"

His master’s words left Zhang Su slightly stunned.

He thought back carefully, and it seemed it really was his birthday.

’But it seems even I had forgotten... To think that Master actually knew?’

"Alright, go to the arena. After you come down from the stage, your master will celebrate with you!"

Zhao Qianfeng waved his hand.

Zhang Su bowed to Zhao Qianfeng once more, then turned and walked away without hesitation.

He had waited a month for this moment!

The morning dew was slightly chilly, but it couldn’t suppress the killing intent already boiling in Zhang Su’s heart!

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