Unrestricted Dao Lord

The battle between Celestial Prides was already a highly anticipated event.

Coupled with the long-standing feud between the Guiyuan Sect and the Five Elements Sect, the dispute over the Hengshan County mines was now also in the mix.

Consequently, the attention on this battle between the Guiyuan Sect’s Celestial Pride, Yu Hualong, and the Five Elements Sect’s Celestial Pride, Shi Buyi, soared to an unprecedented height.

Within the Guiyuan Sect’s Inner Sect, almost everyone was discussing Yu Hualong and Shi Buyi.

Under these circumstances, Zhang Su, who had originally been in the spotlight, was instead left in peace.

Seven days passed in a flash.

Zhang Su walked out of his courtyard.

He looked at the sky. It was already afternoon.

’Judging by the time, the great battle between Yu Hualong and Shi Buyi should be over by now...’

Zhang Su immediately headed for the Instructor Pavilion.

Along the way, Zhang Su saw disciples gathered in groups of twos and threes.

He didn’t even need to ask around; from the disciples’ discussions, he already learned the outcome of the battle between the two Celestial Prides.

’Yu Hualong lost?’

Zhang Su wasn’t actually all that surprised.

Yu Hualong and Shi Buyi were both Celestial Prides. When two such people fought, there was bound to be a winner and a loser.

It would have been normal for either of them to win or lose.

However, the disciples’ accounts of the fight varied.

Zhang Su had heard several different versions on his way over.

Some said Yu Hualong had narrowly lost by a single move and returned full of regret.

Others claimed Yu Hualong had been completely dominated by Shi Buyi the entire time, and if not for the protection of a Guiyuan Sect Elder, he might have been killed.

Still others said Yu Hualong was severely injured, possibly to the point of damaging his foundation, and that his position as the Sect’s Celestial Pride was now likely unstable.

Zhang Su understood that these disciples’ rumors couldn’t be trusted.

He could just ask his Master for the actual details.

His Master should know the specifics of the Celestial Prides’ battle.

Zhang Su quickened his pace and soon arrived at the Instructor Pavilion.

"Master."

Zhang Su bowed respectfully to Zhao Qianfeng.

Zhao Qianfeng waved his hand. "I knew you’d be coming. Sit and we’ll talk."

Zhang Su did as he was told and sat beside his Master.

He immediately asked, "Master, I heard Yu Hualong lost? But there are all sorts of conflicting rumors. What exactly happened?"

Zhao Qianfeng let out a long sigh. "It’s true. Yu Hualong did indeed lose. Moreover, he had almost no chance the entire fight and was completely suppressed by Shi Buyi."

"Not only was Yu Hualong wrong, but everyone in our Guiyuan Sect, from top to bottom, was wrong. Shi Buyi is terrifying!"

Clearly, there was a gap even between Celestial Prides.

’Shi Buyi...’

Zhang Su muttered to himself.

He had never met Shi Buyi.

He hadn’t even met his own Sect’s Celestial Pride, Yu Hualong.

Therefore, Zhang Su couldn’t intuitively grasp just how terrifying Shi Buyi was.

Zhao Qianfeng was just sighing over it for a moment. After all, neither Shi Buyi nor Yu Hualong was his disciple.

He glanced at Zhang Su and said with a smile, "Actually, this might be a good thing for you."

"Oh? Master, what do you mean by that?"

Zhao Qianfeng said meaningfully, "Yu Hualong’s defeat left the Sect’s upper echelons shocked and furious. The Sect’s Celestial Pride, whom they had poured all their resources into cultivating, turned out to be no match at all for the Five Elements Sect’s Celestial Pride."

"Therefore, the Sect’s leadership has decided to even the score in the Hengshan County mine dispute. They are being very generous with the contribution points for disciples who go to Hengshan County."

"I have already signed you up. In three days, you can head to Hengshan County."

Zhang Su understood.

For him, this was indeed a good thing.

After all, he was in urgent need of a large number of contribution points to exchange for a spot in the Fire Melting Cave. The more points the Sect offered for the Hengshan County mine dispute, the better.

"Thank you, Master. I will not bring shame to your name!"

Zhao Qianfeng shook his head. "This kind of sect conflict is extremely dangerous. You won’t be facing ordinary Martial Artists from the Jianghu, but disciples from the Five Elements Sect, who also hail from a Major Sect!"

"Remember, if you can’t beat them, run! No amount of contribution points is as precious as your own life."

But Zhang Su just smiled freely. "Master, am I that reckless in your eyes? If I can’t win, I’ll naturally run. Besides, don’t forget, Master, my Body Technique isn’t bad."

Zhao Qianfeng nodded.

He certainly knew Zhang Su’s Body Technique was very strong.

Not just his Body Technique; his Fists and Feet, Swordsmanship, and other skills were all very strong.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhang Su really didn’t seem to have any obvious weaknesses when it came to Martial Techniques.

The original problem of his weak explosive power had been compensated for by the Twelve Layers Tower Killing Sword.

"Good. Then go back and prepare. You’ll depart in three days."

"Yes, Master."

Zhang Su bowed to Zhao Qianfeng, then turned and left the Instructor Pavilion.

This trip to Hengshan County was for a life-and-death struggle. With three days left, he indeed needed to prepare thoroughly.

First was the Primordial Yang Powder. This was essential for Cultivation and could not be forgotten.

He also needed to prepare plenty of Golden Wound Medicine, Antitoxic Medicine, and other supplies.

「In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.」

In the open space outside the Guiyuan Sect’s Mountain Gate, many Martial Artists had already gathered.

These Martial Artists were not all Inner Sect Disciples; there were also many Inner Sect Stewards.

If a Guiyuan Sect Inner Sect Disciple failed to be promoted to True Inheritor by the age of thirty, they could only become an Inner Sect Steward.

Of these Inner Sect Stewards, those with connections or good luck could continue to stay within the Sect.

Those without connections or with bad luck would be expelled from the Mountain Gate and stationed out in the various prefectures and counties.

For many Inner Sect Stewards, this trip to Hengshan County was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Once they became Stewards, they lost many of their Sect benefits.

Normally, sect missions like this one that directly awarded large amounts of contribution points were prioritized for Inner Sect Disciples.

But now, even Inner Sect Stewards like them could apply.

Such opportunities were rare, so many Inner Sect Stewards were willing to risk it all in Hengshan County.

Just then, a large group of people arrived in a great, imposing procession.

They all wore solemn expressions, bristling with killing intent.

"They’re... from Cyan Wood Peak? Why are so many people from Cyan Wood Peak here all of a sudden?"

"Didn’t our Sect’s Celestial Pride, Yu Hualong, just lose to the Five Elements Sect’s Celestial Pride, Shi Buyi? Yu Hualong is from Cyan Wood Peak. As the number one of the Five Great Martial Veins, Cyan Wood Peak naturally wants to save some face. That’s why they’re being so proactive for this Hengshan County mine dispute, contributing both manpower and resources."

"The one in the middle is Bai Jinghong, right? Cyan Wood Peak’s Three-Star genius, with a Peak Inner Force Cultivation. Why is he also going to Hengshan County to risk his life?"

"Bai Jinghong isn’t going to risk his life; he’s probably going for training. He even has a Guardian from Cyan Wood Peak with him."

"Tsk, tsk. The geniuses from Cyan Wood Peak really are different. We’re going to Hengshan County to risk our lives, while he’s going for ’training’ with a Guardian protecting him at all times..."

"It’s not just Cyan Wood Peak. Isn’t Bamboo Sword Peak the same? Look, isn’t that Bamboo Sword Peak’s Three-Star Disciple, Yu Jingjing, with a Guardian by her side too?"

The crowd had been discussing Cyan Wood Peak, but now people from Bamboo Sword Peak had arrived as well.

Furthermore, they recognized Yu Jingjing at a glance, and she too was accompanied by a Guardian.

This was the treatment reserved for the geniuses of the Five Great Martial Veins.

Ensuring their safety was the top priority.

Bai Jinghong and Yu Jingjing weren’t the only geniuses among the Five Great Martial Veins.

But the geniuses who were specially assigned a Guardian were few and far between.

"Junior Sister Yu is also going to Hengshan County?"

Bai Jinghong seemed to know Yu Jingjing and took the initiative to speak.

Yu Jingjing nodded. "Yes. I haven’t been able to fully comprehend the transformations of Power, so my master told me to come down the mountain for a while. Perhaps I’ll have a breakthrough."

"Is Senior Brother Bai also here to comprehend the transformations of Power?"

But Bai Jinghong shook his head.

"Junior Sister Yu, you misunderstand. I’m not going to Hengshan County for training. I’m going to kill people!"

Yu Jingjing’s expression froze.

However, she was also aware of Cyan Wood Peak’s current situation.

Among the Guiyuan Sect’s Five Great Martial Veins, there had once been no clear hierarchy.

But Cyan Wood Peak had relied on the Sect’s Celestial Pride, Yu Hualong, to vaguely establish itself as the number one Martial Vein in the Sect!

But this time, Yu Hualong’s crushing defeat at the hands of Shi Buyi had brought disgrace upon Cyan Wood Peak.

As a genius of Cyan Wood Peak, Bai Jinghong was likely under immense pressure as well.

This was probably the reason Bai Jinghong was going to Hengshan County this time.

"Huh? He’s here too?"

Suddenly, Yu Jingjing’s pupils contracted, a look of astonishment on her face.

Following Yu Jingjing’s gaze, Bai Jinghong also saw a figure in the distance.

The person was leading a little red horse, dressed in white robes with a longsword at his waist, and strolling over at a leisurely pace.

As this figure appeared, the crowd, which had been somewhat noisy just a moment ago, instantly fell silent.

Everyone’s gaze fell upon this figure.

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