Unrestricted Dao Lord

"This Wang Feng, what do you know about him?"

Zhang Su asked.

Chu Dachuan immediately perked up, as if he had anticipated the question.

So, he immediately answered, "This Wang Feng is one of the Ten Great Outer Disciples. The Ten Great Outer Disciples are almost all at the Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm, and their Qi Blood exceeds two hundred threads! Moreover, they’ve all cultivated Top Martial Techniques, putting them in a completely different league from Ordinary Disciples."

"Wang Feng is no exception. He practices the Gale Saber Technique, a Top Martial Technique of the Qi Blood Realm that focuses on power while also incorporating speed. It’s incredibly powerful, and it’s said that Wang Feng has reached the Great Success Realm with it! Even among the Ten Great Outer Disciples, Wang Feng’s strength ranks seventh!"

Zhang Su was lost in thought.

’Seventh in the Outer Sect...’

’That’s already very strong.’

’Just how many Outer Disciples does the Guiyuan Sect have?’

’Thousands upon thousands!’

’To stand out among those tens of thousands of Outer Disciples and rank seventh is no small feat.’

’Gale Saber Technique... His technique is one of the Top Martial Techniques. Even if it’s not at the Perfection Realm, the power of a Top Martial Technique at Great Success is nothing to scoff at. Even with my Nine Shadows Sword Technique at Perfection, I’d probably just be his equal.’

’Besides, my Qi Blood is weaker than Wang Feng’s...’

Zhang Su reckoned that while his strength was indeed growing rapidly, he was likely still no match for Wang Feng.

In fact, Zhang Su felt that he currently couldn’t even measure up to the Ten Great Outer Disciples.

’The standard for the Ten Great Outer Disciples is at least two hundred threads of Qi Blood and a Top Martial Technique at the Great Success Realm...’

’One has to meet both of those conditions to even be considered on par with the Ten Great Outer Disciples.’

’And above Top Martial Techniques, there’s another level: Unparalleled Martial Techniques!’

’But Unparalleled Martial Techniques are just too difficult.’

’Among the Outer Disciples, it’s said that only the top three strongest have learned Unparalleled Martial Techniques.’

’As for the others, it’s not that they don’t want to learn them—they simply can’t.’

’Forcing oneself to learn an Unparalleled Martial Technique would be like when I tried to force my cultivation of the Great River Divine Technique. The costs would far outweigh the benefits.’

’What if I practice more Martial Techniques with high Compatibility, train them to Perfection, and get Compatibility Value from them? Then I could use that Compatibility Value to force-raise the Compatibility of Top Martial Techniques, or even Unparalleled Martial Arts, all the way to 100%.’

’Wouldn’t that mean I could definitely cultivate Top Martial Techniques, or even Unparalleled Martial Techniques, to the Perfection Realm?’

A thought suddenly struck Zhang Su.

And, the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

’Could this be the real way to use the ’panel’?’

’Yes, that must be it...’

A smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Su’s mouth.

However, to achieve this grand vision, he first needed to raise his Triple Wave Sword Technique to the Perfection Realm.

So, Zhang Su skipped over Wang Feng.

While Wang Feng would certainly be a challenge, Zhang Su’s goal was to improve his Triple Wave Sword Technique, not to get himself thrashed.

For now, Zhang Su wouldn’t seek out a Martial Artist on the level of the Ten Great Outer Disciples.

Chu Dachuan had detailed knowledge of every person on the list.

Consequently, Chu Dachuan was able to answer virtually all of Zhang Su’s questions.

In the end, Zhang Su locked onto a name: Qin Wu.

The reason was simple: Qin Wu also practiced the Triple Wave Sword Technique, and had also reached the Great Success Realm.

Coupled with Qin Wu’s cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm, an opponent like him offered Zhang Su the best chance to seize the "opportune moment" and elevate his Triple Wave Sword Technique to the Perfection Realm.

"It’ll be this Qin Wu! Where does he live? Take me there."

Zhang Su said directly.

"I know where Qin Wu lives."

"Lead the way."

Chu Dachuan immediately led Zhang Su out of the house and headed in another direction.

Soon, the two of them arrived at a secluded courtyard.

The courtyards here were mostly private residences for individual disciples.

They were not cheap.

Zhang Su himself had considered renting a private courtyard.

But on second thought, it wasn’t necessary.

Besides, with Chu Dachuan and his two companions being so deferential, having them around actually made it more convenient for Zhang Su to practice his Martial Arts.

"Go, knock on the door."

"Yes."

Chu Dachuan immediately walked up and knocked on the door.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

The sound of knocking entered the courtyard.

Zhang Su also spoke up. "Outer Disciple Zhang Su has come to seek guidance from Senior Brother Qin Wu!"

Zhang Su’s words not only entered the courtyard, but actually spread to the surroundings as well.

This area was basically inhabited by Outer Disciples.

And, Outer Disciples who could afford to rent a private courtyard were either the elite of the Outer Sect, or came from wealthy and distinguished backgrounds.

Hearing his words, they all pushed open their doors and came out one after another.

"Who is this person?"

"I’ve never seen him before... Is he here to challenge Senior Brother Qin Wu?"

"Senior Brother Qin Wu is at the Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm and has cultivated the Triple Wave Sword Technique to the Great Success Realm... While he can’t compare to the Ten Great Outer Disciples, he’s still one of the powerhouses of the Outer Sect."

"Right, this person just called himself Zhang Su... that name sounds a bit familiar..."

"Wait, Zhang Chen, the Su Family’s matrilocal husband—isn’t his younger brother named Zhang Su? Not long ago, he even caused Wang Feng’s brother, Wang Hai, to lose face."

"So it’s him? But isn’t this Zhang Su overage? He only got into the Outer Sect because the Su Family spent silver to pull some strings for him. Is he even worthy of challenging Senior Brother Qin Wu?"

Zhang Su had no reputation in the Outer Sect.

However, someone eventually recognized him.

Some Outer Disciples even knew the details of his situation.

Like how he failed to cultivate any Qi Blood for a year.

Or how he was the brother of that matrilocal husband.

His being overage, getting in through the back door—all of it was being gossiped about.

Zhang Su didn’t care about these discussions.

He just stared at the gate in front of him.

CREAK.

Finally, the gate opened.

Qin Wu appeared. He was slender, dressed in a white robe, and held an exquisite Treasure Sword in his hand.

His gaze was fixed on Zhang Su.

"Zhang Su? I don’t know you... However, not just anyone is qualified to challenge me!"

Qin Wu said coolly, his tone somewhat stiff.

"Then let me put it another way."

"Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm and the Triple Wave Sword Technique at the Great Success Realm. Is that enough qualification to challenge Senior Brother Qin?"

Qin Wu was taken aback by Zhang Su’s words.

"The Triple Wave Sword Technique at the Great Success Realm? And the Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm... Not bad. You are qualified to make me draw my sword!"

Qin Wu’s entire aura changed.

Zhang Su, on the other hand, gripped the hilt of his Cold Frost Sword.

SHING.

Zhang Su drew his sword.

He didn’t use the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

After all, he was here to hone his Triple Wave Sword Technique.

If he really used the Nine Shadows Sword Technique, he could defeat Qin Wu in an instant, and that would be meaningless.

Therefore, when Zhang Su thrust his sword, he used Triple Wave.

It was like a massive wave, carrying potent Qi Blood, rolling towards Qin Wu.

Qin Wu also drew his sword.

He too used the Triple Wave Sword Technique.

"First Wave!"

"Double Wave!"

Their Swordsmanship was the same, and their Qi Blood was comparable, both likely around a Hundred Threads.

With each clash of their blades, both could feel a tremendous force.

However, both of them could only manage to execute the Double Wave of the Triple Wave Sword Technique.

Both tried to overwhelm the other with force, but they were evenly matched, and neither could get the upper hand.

But both were fighting with utter exhilaration.

Qin Wu also wanted to use this tempering from Zhang Su to take his swordsmanship to the next level.

He also wanted to seize the opportune moment.

Zhang Su was the same.

At this moment, it was a competition of comprehension, a competition of who had a higher Compatibility with the Triple Wave Sword Technique.

When it came to Compatibility, Zhang Su was far stronger than Qin Wu.

In just over a hundred moves.

A flash of inspiration appeared in Zhang Su’s mind.

The familiar "opportune moment" had arrived.

Zhang Su had seized a similar "opportune moment" once before, while he was using his Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

Thus, facing the opportune moment for the Triple Wave Sword Technique now, he was all the more familiar with the feeling.

As inspiration struck, the power of Zhang Su’s swordsmanship surged once again.

"Triple Wave!"

Instantly, Zhang Su’s sword seemed to unleash three terrifying, colossal waves, surging mightily toward Qin Wu.

"What? The Perfection Realm..."

Qin Wu’s expression changed, and his mind reeled as if struck by a tidal wave.

He hadn’t expected that Zhang Su would actually seize the opportune moment in battle and grasp the true essence of the Triple Wave.

And in doing so, cultivate the Triple Wave to the Perfection Realm in a single stroke.

BANG.

Qin Wu’s sword was sent flying by a great force.

Zhang Su’s sharp blade, however, suddenly stopped.

CLICK.

Zhang Su sheathed his sword.

He even clasped his hands toward Qin Wu and said, "Thank you for helping me succeed, Senior Brother Qin!"

With that said, Zhang Su turned and left without a moment’s hesitation.

Silence!

The surroundings were completely silent!

It wasn’t until Zhang Su’s figure had disappeared that the crowd seemed to snap back to their senses.

"Senior Brother Qin Wu... lost?"

"Was that... the Perfection Realm of the Triple Wave Sword Technique?"

"Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm and the Triple Wave Sword Technique at the Perfection Realm... This Zhang Su was completely unknown before, how is his strength so terrifying?"

"Zhang Su’s strength is probably second only to the level of the Ten Great Outer Disciples..."

Many disciples committed the name "Zhang Su" to memory.

"So, that’s the real Triple Wave?"

Qin Wu murmured in a low voice.

Although he had lost, there was not the slightest hint of dejection on his face.

On the contrary, he even had a faint trace of excitement.

Because, in this battle, Zhang Su wasn’t the only one who had gained something.

He had also seen the true essence of the Triple Wave Sword Technique.

Perhaps before long, he too would be able to bring his Triple Wave Sword Technique to the Perfection Realm!