Unrestricted Dao Lord

Being on the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list was not a good thing.

By now, many Martial Artists from the Five Elements Sect had likely set their sights on him.

After all, he was ranked first on the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list, and killing him would grant a large number of contribution points.

Although, according to some experienced Inner Sect Stewards, this was only the first version of the bounty list. Once the fighting began, both sects would adjust their lists based on the developing situation.

But the fact that the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list ranked Zhang Su first this time also proved that in the eyes of their Postnatal Realm Elders, his threat was immense—far greater than any other Inner Force Martial Artist from the Guiyuan Sect.

Zhang Su then looked at the other nine people on the Inner Force Chart.

From second place to tenth, he didn’t recognize a single one.

A trace of surprise flashed through Zhang Su’s eyes.

’Am I just ignorant, or is the Guiyuan Sect full of hidden masters?’

’Are all the Inner Force Martial Artists with bounties from the Five Elements Sect completely unknown within the Guiyuan Sect?’

However, Zhang Su quickly understood the reason.

It turned out these Inner Force Martial Artists were no longer Inner Sect Disciples, but Inner Sect Stewards, all of whom were over thirty years old.

Some had remained in the Guiyuan Sect.

Others, however, had long since been assigned to various prefectures and counties.

There was only one reason they could be listed on the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list: immense strength!

In a life-or-death struggle between two sects, this was not the time to compare potential or future prospects.

It was all about strength.

Whoever was stronger posed a greater threat.

Therefore, the disciples of the Guardian Sequence became the main force in the struggle for Hengshan County’s mineral veins.

The Inheritance Sequence disciples, on the other hand, were at a comparative disadvantage on the battlefield between the two sects.

"The Five Elements Sect’s Inner Force Chart has bounties on ten people, yet not a single person from the Five Great Martial Veins is on the list..."

Yu Jingjing looked at the names on the Inner Force Chart, her expression somewhat complicated.

In the past, in any matter concerning the Guiyuan Sect, the Five Great Martial Veins always shone brilliantly and were the absolute focus.

Why was there no one from the Five Great Martial Veins on the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list now?

The Five Great Martial Veins had instead become a backdrop.

Cyan Wood Peak and Bamboo Sword Peak were on good terms.

Therefore, Bai Jinghong was also standing next to Yu Jingjing.

Hearing Yu Jingjing’s words, Bai Jinghong said in a calm tone, "This is just the first version of the list. The Five Elements Sect could only rank it based on the information they’ve gathered in the past. But the battlefield is ever-changing. We’ll only know who is stronger after we’ve fought."

"Many Inner Sect Disciples only know that the Five Great Martial Veins are all composed of Inheritance Sequence disciples, who focus on cultivating their Cultivation Techniques and are not skilled in combat. But how could they know that the true geniuses among the Inheritance Sequence disciples advance their Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques in tandem?"

"Once the killing starts and the list is ranked a second time, it’s hard to say if these people’s names will even remain on it..."

Bai Jinghong’s tone radiated with intense confidence.

He was from Cyan Wood Peak and had always looked up to Yu Hualong as a role model.

Yu Hualong was the Guiyuan Sect’s Celestial Pride.

And what did it mean to be a Celestial Pride?

Unparalleled talent!

Peerless combat prowess!

Only one who could suppress an entire generation could be called a Sect’s Celestial Pride!

Although Bai Jinghong wasn’t a Celestial Pride, he also possessed excellent talent and formidable combat strength, and he didn’t feel he was in any way inferior to the Martial Artists on the Inner Force Chart.

"Er... Senior Brother Bai, what about Zhang Su then?"

Yu Jingjing asked.

"Zhang Su?"

Bai Jinghong fell silent.

He modeled himself after Yu Hualong in all things, so naturally, he was familiar with Yu Hualong’s life story.

When Yu Hualong was in the Outer Force realm, although he was also stunningly talented and suppressed countless Inner Sect Disciples, he even defeated many Inner Force disciples while fighting above his level.

But a Half-Step Huajin?

When Yu Hualong was in the Outer Force realm, he had never once fought a Half-Step Huajin Martial Artist.

He had gone to watch the battle when Zhang Su killed Wei Yunzhou, and the scene was still fresh in his mind.

"Zhang Su... he’s very strong! In him, I see a shadow of Senior Brother Yu."

Bai Jinghong said with a solemn expression.

"Senior Brother Yu? The Sect’s Celestial Pride...?"

Yu Jingjing’s heart was filled with shock and doubt.

’Yu Hualong?’

’That was the Sect’s Celestial Pride!’

Even though Yu Hualong had lost to Shi Buyi of the Five Elements Sect and his prestige had plummeted, he was still the Guiyuan Sect’s one and only, well-deserved Celestial Pride!

’He still suppressed an entire generation in the Guiyuan Sect!’

No one could challenge Yu Hualong’s position.

’And now, Bai Jinghong was actually saying he saw a shadow of Yu Hualong in Zhang Su?’

This was already the highest possible praise for Zhang Su.

"However, it’s just a shadow of Senior Brother Yu. Senior Brother Yu is a Celestial Pride with Unparalleled talent; he didn’t linger in the Outer Force stage for long at all."

"Zhang Su’s combat power might be strong, but his talent can’t compare to Senior Brother Yu’s. Senior Brother Yu reached Embracing Pill at sixteen. By seventeen, he had not only stabilized his Embracing Pill Realm but was probably already considering breaking through to Gang Force. And Zhang Su, also seventeen, is still at Outer Force..."

What Bai Jinghong said was, in fact, true.

Zhang Su still had an Outer Force Cultivation.

At this moment, Zhang Su had already left the Martial Arts Arena.

He went to see Wang Dakui.

"Greetings, Elder Wang."

Wang Dakui nodded and said casually, "Have a seat."

Zhang Su sat down.

"You went to the Martial Arts Arena and got a clear picture of things, right? If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me directly. The battle with the Five Elements Sect starts at noon tomorrow, so you must be fully prepared."

Wang Dakui advised.

Zhang Su thought for a moment, then asked, "Elder Wang, about the Five Elements Sect’s bounty list... they’ve ranked me first..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dakui gave a resigned shake of his head. "The Five Elements Sect is our Guiyuan Sect’s neighbor. Both sects have sent spies into the other. Your battle with Wei Yunzhou caused too big of a commotion; the Five Elements Sect definitely got word of it."

"Tsk tsk, an Outer Force killing a Half-Step Huajin... If I were a Five Elements Sect Elder, I’d put you at the top of the bounty list too! However, you don’t need to worry too much. If you encounter a Huajin Martial Artist, just run. Your Body Technique isn’t bad, so as long as your luck isn’t terrible, you should be fine."

"By the way, among the Inner Force Martial Artists of the Five Elements Sect, you need to watch out for one person: Jiang Taizhen! On the bounty list our Guiyuan Sect published, he’s ranked first! It’s said that he cultivates two meridians in the Five Elements Sect, and his strength is absolutely terrifying."

"The Five Elements Sect’s Cultivation Techniques are based on the five elements. It’s like how your Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill has Three Forces Unite. The Five Elements Sect’s Five Elements Cultivation Technique is even more terrifying; once integrated, its power skyrockets. Shi Buyi uses Five Meridian Cultivation, his Inner Strength is endless, and he beat Yu Hualong so badly he could barely fight back."

Zhang Su understood.

For Wang Dakui to remind him so solemnly, it was clear that this Jiang Taizhen’s strength must be absolutely terrifying.

However, this also piqued a bit of curiosity in Zhang Su.

’Two Meridian Cultivation?’

’It must be similar in principle to my Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill.’

"I’ve written down the details about the Five Elements Sect’s Five Elements Cultivation Technique and the situation with their Five Veins. Take it back and have a good look."

Wang Dakui took out a booklet.

The scent of fresh ink still clung to it; it must have been written just recently.

Zhang Su quickly accepted the booklet and bowed to Wang Dakui.

"You’ve gone to great trouble, Elder Wang..."

"Alright, go back and read it carefully."

Zhang Su nodded, then immediately took his leave.

Returning to his quarters, Zhang Su took out the booklet from Wang Dakui and opened it to examine it carefully.

The booklet was filled with information about the Five Elements Sect.

The Five Elements Sect was based on the five elements and was divided into the Five Veins: Geng Metal Peak, Yimu Peak, Ghost Water Peak, Li Fire Peak, and Thick Earth Peak.

Disciples would often automatically choose a vein upon entering the Inner Sect.

Each vein practiced a Cultivation Technique of a specific attribute among the five elements.

It might not seem as free as the Guiyuan Sect.

But the Five Elements Sect’s Five Elements Cultivation Technique was extremely special. If a disciple had excellent talent or a high affinity with the five elements, they could simultaneously cultivate the other veins.

With each additional vein they cultivated, their Cultivation Techniques would merge, and their strength would skyrocket.

The degree of this surge in power was likely even more exaggerated than that of Zhang Su’s Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill.

Especially if all Five Veins were united, their Inner Strength would become endless, and its power immense.

One only had to look at the battle between Yu Hualong and Shi Buyi to understand.

Relying on the profound foundation of his Five Meridian Cultivation, Shi Buyi completely suppressed Yu Hualong, who was also a Celestial Pride, which showed just how terrifying this Five Meridian Cultivation was.

Of course, Five Meridian Cultivation was very difficult.

In all these years, the Five Elements Sect had only produced a single person capable of Five Meridian Cultivation: Shi Buyi.

"Huh?"

Zhang Su discovered that at the end of the booklet, there was also detailed information about Jiang Taizhen.

He knew this was something Wang Dakui had intentionally left for him.

’Elder Wang is truly thoughtful...’

Zhang Su saw that this Jiang Taizhen practiced Two Meridian Cultivation, specifically the Armor-Breaking Force of Geng Metal Peak and the Cold Ice Force of Ghost Water Peak.

"Metal generates Water—Five Elements Mutual Generation. And with Two Meridians Unite, this Jiang Taizhen is truly not easy to deal with. No wonder Elder Wang mentioned him again and again, telling me to be careful..."

Zhang Su muttered to himself in a low voice.

Jiang Taizhen’s Armor-Breaking Force and Cold Ice Force were both types of Inner Force.

Two types of Inner Force, united as one.

Moreover, they were united using a Secret Technique of the Five Elements Sect.

Their might must be extraordinary.

Zhang Su suddenly had a thought. ’I seem better suited to joining the Five Elements Sect.’

’For others, achieving Five Meridian Cultivation with this Five Elements Cultivation Technique is incredibly difficult.’

’But I have the Compatibility Value; Five Meridian Cultivation would be no problem at all.’

However, it was just a passing thought for Zhang Su.

The Zhang Family was in Qingquan Prefecture.

His older brother and younger sister were both in Qingquan Prefecture.

And Qingquan Prefecture was Guiyuan Sect territory.

His roots were in the Guiyuan Sect.

No one could change that fact.

Besides, Zhang Su cultivated the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill, which was the Guiyuan Sect’s Supreme Secret Transmission.

If he could achieve Nine Unification and thereby step into the Postnatal Realm, he wouldn’t necessarily be inferior to the Five Elements Sect’s Five Meridian Cultivation.

After all, even the Guiyuan Sect’s Celestial Pride, Yu Hualong, hadn’t cultivated the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill.

In terms of foundation, Zhang Su was confident that his was definitely stronger than Yu Hualong’s!

Of course, that was all on the premise that he could achieve Nine Unification and step into the Postnatal Realm.

Otherwise, the Supreme Secret Transmission, the profound foundation—it would all amount to nothing...

...

At the Five Elements Sect’s encampment, the release of the bounty list was met with similar excitement.

Many Inner Force Martial Artists were staring at the ten names on the bounty list.

Three hundred contribution points.

Who wouldn’t want that?

Especially the first name: Zhang Su!

Furthermore, the note behind his name, "Outer Force Cultivation," attracted the attention of even more Five Elements Sect Disciples.

"Zhang Su? An Inner Sect Three-star Disciple from the Guiyuan Sect, said to be a Guardian Sequence disciple. Although his potential isn’t as good as an Inheritance Sequence disciple’s, his combat power is truly strong. He killed the Half-Step Huajin Wei Yunzhou on the arena stage with just his Outer Force Cultivation."

"That news is absolutely true! Killing a Half-Step Huajin while at Outer Force... that’s truly strong. I’m afraid only Senior Brother Jiang Taizhen could compare, right?"

"Senior Brother Jiang Taizhen has achieved Two Meridians Unite, and his strength is terrifying. But a Half-Step Huajin... Senior Brother Jiang has never fought one."

The gazes of many Five Elements Sect Disciples turned toward a man in green robes.

He was Jiang Taizhen.

The number one target on the Guiyuan Sect’s bounty list!

At that moment, a disciple cautiously approached Jiang Taizhen.

"Senior Brother Jiang, Elder Wei just sent a message. He said to be extremely careful with this Zhang Su. If you encounter him, you can avoid a direct confrontation for now..."

WHOOSH.

Jiang Taizhen’s eyes snapped open.

A flash of coldness flickered in his eyes.

"I’m to avoid him?"

Jiang Taizhen shook his head.

"Go. Relay a message back to Elder Wei. There is no need to worry about this Zhang Su. I will take action!"

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Jiang Taizhen was not blindly confident.

Because he had already been secretly cultivating a third vein!

It was just that the third vein had not yet been merged with the other two.

Although he couldn’t achieve Three Meridians Unite, it was more than enough to kill Zhang Su!

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