Unrestricted Dao Lord

Zhang Su understood.

The spot for the Fire Melting Cave, redeemed with merit points, was already top priority.

There was no need to wait in line at all.

He felt that one month would be enough time.

Over the past twenty days, Zhang Su had continued his normal Cultivation of the remaining Blazing Sun Divine Technique and Extreme Yang Divine Technique.

Even if one month wasn’t enough, he would just redeem another spot and continue his Cultivation in the Fire Melting Cave for another month.

In any case, he had only one goal for this trip back.

That was to achieve Perfection in all Three Supreme Divine Skills.

Then, he could truly achieve Three Forces Unite and step into the Inner Force realm!

Zhang Su put away the Token.

He left the Martial Arts Arena to visit Wang Dakui.

Wang Dakui had taken good care of him in Hengshan County.

Since he was about to return to the Mountain Gate, he naturally had to bid farewell to Wang Dakui.

Soon, Zhang Su met with Wang Dakui.

"Zhang Su, sit."

Zhang Su sat down.

Wang Dakui spoke with a grave expression, "Jiang Taizhen’s body was taken back to the Five Elements Sect. Those old geezers are furious. You absolutely must not risk entering the battlefield during this time."

"Elder, I’ve already redeemed a spot in the Fire Melting Cave. I’m preparing to return to the Mountain Gate for a month of secluded cultivation."

"A spot in the Fire Melting Cave?"

Wang Dakui was slightly taken aback.

But then, as if realizing something, understanding dawned on him.

"Right. You cultivate the Pure Yang Nine Combinations Divine Skill. To step into the Inner Force realm, you first have to bring the Three Yang Divine Techniques to Perfection. The Fire Melting Cave is indeed an excellent place for you to cultivate."

"That’s good, too. Go back to the Mountain Gate for a month of secluded cultivation and lie low for a while."

Zhang Su immediately stood up. "Thank you, Elder, for your care these past few days."

"Alright. When you get back and see the Old Cripple, say hello to him for me."

Wang Dakui waved his hand dismissively.

Zhang Su immediately rose, bowed to Wang Dakui, and then turned to leave.

He looked at the Martial Arts Arena from a distance.

Many Martial Artists would continue to fight and kill in Hengshan County.

Some would earn a great deal of merit and redeem Cultivation Resources, greatly advancing their Cultivation.

Others, like Shen Mo, would come and remain in Hengshan County forever.

Zhang Su was only leaving temporarily.

He hadn’t forgotten being hunted by Sikong Shuang on several occasions.

When all was said and done, his Cultivation was still too low.

He was still in the Outer Force realm.

No matter how strong he was, he could barely hold his own against a Huajin Martial Artist.

But once he broke through to the Inner Force realm, things would be different.

"Let’s go!"

Zhang Su immediately mounted Little Red Horse and quickly left Hengshan County.

Zhang Su spurred his horse onward, and by sunset, he finally returned to the Mountain Gate.

Zhang Su was in no hurry.

He rested well for a night.

In Hengshan County, no matter how calm he appeared, his mind was always on high alert.

Now that he was back at the Guiyuan Sect’s Mountain Gate, he could finally relax completely.

That night, Zhang Su slept very well.

The next day, Zhang Su first went to the Library Pavilion.

"Disciple greets Master."

Zhang Su saw his master, Zhao Qianfeng.

"You’re back? You’ve only been in Hengshan County for twenty days..."

Zhao Qianfeng was very surprised to see Zhang Su return.

After all, it had only been a mere twenty days.

"Master, twenty days is a long time..."

"Tell me, what did you do in Hengshan County for those twenty days?"

Zhang Su thought for a moment, then decided to explain that he had killed Jiang Taizhen.

He also wanted to ask his master about Divine Intent.

Although his master’s leg was crippled, and his strength might not match the other Postnatal Realm Elders, his knowledge was vast.

His master knew basically everything about Cultivation.

"You’re saying you killed Jiang Taizhen, the Five Elements Sect’s Three Meridians Unite genius, one-on-one?"

"Yes."

"And you also comprehended Divine Intent from the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique?"

"I did. Master, what exactly is Divine Intent? And how should I cultivate it from here?"

Zhang Su asked.

Zhao Qianfeng fell silent.

It had only been twenty days.

Not two months.

And certainly not two years.

Zhang Su had gone to Hengshan County and slain a Three Meridians Unite genius from the Five Elements Sect.

Even back when Zhao Qianfeng was young, anyone from the Five Elements Sect who achieved Three Meridians Unite could be called a Little Celestial Pride.

They were the geniuses among the Five Elements Sect’s geniuses.

If they were allowed to cultivate smoothly to the Postnatal Realm, they would be considered top-tier experts even within that Realm.

They were only a step below the Sect’s Celestial Prides.

And yet, Zhang Su had slain a Little Celestial Pride from the Five Elements Sect.

Jiang Taizhen was only at the Inner Force realm; he hadn’t even fully matured yet.

’The Postnatal Realm Elders of the Five Elements Sect probably wanted to grind Zhang Su’s bones to dust...’

Of course, the more crucial matter was the Divine Intent.

’That legendary realm where technique approaches the Dao—Zhang Su had actually comprehended it.’

’This is truly... unbelievable.’

"Perform the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique for me. Let me have a good look."

Zhang Su nodded.

Then, he began to perform the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.

RUMBLE.

Sure enough, peals of thunder rang out.

It sounded like muffled thunder.

Some disciples in the Instructor Pavilion were bewildered.

’Why is it thundering on a clear day?’

But after seeing Zhang Su perform the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, the look in Zhao Qianfeng’s eyes changed completely.

"Divine Intent... It really is Divine Intent..."

Zhao Qianfeng looked at Zhang Su, his gaze incredibly intense.

"Master, you know about Divine Intent?"

Zhang Su asked.

"I do know a little. Ancient texts record that the strongest among Innate Grandmasters may grasp a type of Martial Dao True Intent. If one masters Martial Dao True Intent, they are considered among the absolute strongest of all Innate Grandmasters."

"And Martial Dao True Intent is said to be the sublimation of Divine Intent. But to grasp Divine Intent, one must cultivate a Martial Technique to a realm where technique approaches the Dao. That is incredibly difficult. Countless brilliant prodigies, even the Sect’s Celestial Prides, have found it nearly impossible to master a Martial Technique to that degree."

"Meeting Shen Mo was your good fortune. Shen Mo spent ten years honing one sword, immersing his entire mind and soul in his Swordsmanship. Only then did he luckily reach the realm where technique approaches the Dao and grasp Divine Intent. To think that in the end, it would be you who benefited..."

Zhao Qianfeng felt as if, in the unseen workings of fate, Zhang Su truly possessed some kind of great luck.

"Then how does Divine Intent transform into Martial Dao True Intent?"

Zhang Su asked again.

"That, I don’t know. After all, in the history of our Guiyuan Sect, no Innate Grandmaster has ever manifested a Martial Dao True Intent. Therefore, how Divine Intent transforms into Martial Dao True Intent is something you’ll have to figure out for yourself."

"However, I feel that whether it’s Divine Intent or Martial Sense, it’s all too soon for you."

"You have a huge weakness right now, a disadvantage: your Cultivation! Zhang Su, your Cultivation is too low. You’re only in the Outer Force realm. Only by raising your Cultivation can you better comprehend Divine Intent and Martial Sense."

Zhang Su understood.

He had actually always known that Cultivation was the foundation.

Therefore, he had never relaxed his Cultivation for even a moment.

But cultivating a Cultivation Technique takes time.

Even with 100% Compatibility, achieving Perfection in a Cultivation Technique still takes time.

This was also why he had redeemed a spot in the Fire Melting Cave.

"Master, this disciple returned this time precisely to undergo arduous training in the Fire Melting Cave. I will strive to bring the Three Yang Divine Techniques to complete Perfection and finally step into the Inner Force realm!"

"Good, as long as you understand. Go on, then. Strive to enter the Inner Force realm as soon as possible."

Zhang Su bowed to his master, then turned and headed straight for the Fire Melting Cave.