Unrestricted Dao Lord

Zhang Su’s sword was, as always, fast.

The gleam of the sword flashed, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder, reaching Wei Yunzhou in an instant.

’So fast!’

Wei Yunzhou’s heart skipped a beat.

You couldn’t know how terrifying Zhang Su was without actually fighting him.

The talk about his Outer Force Cultivation being too low...

...or him having just entered the Inner Sect...

...or his Martial Techniques being unrefined—it was all completely wrong!

Once Zhang Su started fighting, he was nothing like an Outer Force Martial Artist. He could exert immense pressure on his opponent.

It was a suffocating pressure.

And Wei Yunzhou was now experiencing this pressure firsthand.

SWISH SWISH SWISH.

Wei Yunzhou also struck out with his sword.

Zhang Su’s sword was fast, putting him under immense pressure.

However, he was an expert at the Peak of Inner Force. Moreover, after a month of arduous Cultivation, he had comprehended the transformations of Power, which was equivalent to having one foot in the Huajin Realm.

He could be called a Half-Step Huajin!

Therefore, he could see the trajectory of Zhang Su’s Swordsmanship, and with his high Cultivation, he could also keep up with its speed.

CLANG CLANG CLANG.

Zhang Su’s Cold Frost Sword transformed into a sky full of sword images.

Some of these images were real, some were illusory.

They contained the essence of many different schools of Swordsmanship.

Crucially, every strike was accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder. Clearly, he was executing the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique at the Perfection Realm.

Yet, Wei Yunzhou still blocked it.

He blocked every single sword strike with precision.

Many disciples could only see the flashing of the two’s swords. In a single instant, they couldn’t tell how many times the two had exchanged blows. The clash of sword against sword even produced sparks.

It was a testament to the intensity of the confrontation.

But the crowd couldn’t see the specific details of the fight.

Only the disciples at Huajin or above, and the Postnatal Realm Elders, seemed to grasp what was happening.

"This is... a comprehension of Power transformations? It seems Junior Brother Wei truly gained a lot from his month in seclusion."

The one who spoke was Yin Wushang, the Chief Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak.

Tuoba Cangshu was also clearly pleased. "Yunzhou’s talent is exceptional; it’s not surprising he has comprehended the transformations of Power. It’s just a pity that one month was too short. Give him another ten days to half a month, and he would have achieved Force Throughout the Body and broken through completely to Huajin!"

A true Huajin Martial Artist not only needs to comprehend the transformations of Power, but also needs to achieve Force Throughout the Body, allowing their Inner Strength to flow as they will. Only then can they reach the Realm where ’a feather cannot be added, and a fly cannot land.’

That is true Huajin!

Yin Wushang said with a smile, "Master, even if Junior Brother Wei isn’t a true Huajin Martial Artist, by comprehending the transformations of Power, he can strike later yet still gain the upper hand. No matter how fast Zhang Su’s Swordsmanship is, Junior Brother Wei can precisely block his sword."

"Having reached this stage, Junior Brother Wei can now be called a Half-Step Huajin! He’s more than enough to deal with Zhang Su. In this battle, Junior Brother Wei is sure to win!"

Tuoba Cangshu smiled as well.

Indeed, Wei Yunzhou was now a Half-Step Huajin.

Zhang Su was famous for his "Fast Sword," but in front of the Half-Step Huajin Wei Yunzhou, his Fast Sword had lost its usual effectiveness.

Wei Yunzhou’s victory was only a matter of time.

However, not everyone could understand what was happening.

Yu Jingjing of Bamboo Sword Peak also had a Cultivation at the Peak of Inner Force, but she had not yet comprehended the transformations of Power.

She couldn’t understand.

"Master, the Swordsmanship Zhang Su is using is our Bamboo Sword Peak’s Wind and Thunder Sword Technique. He comprehended it from the Sword Wall when he took part in the three trials. I never thought that in such a short time, he would actually cultivate the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique to Perfection, with every strike accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder. Its power is immense."

"But how can Wei Yunzhou block Zhang Su’s sword so precisely every time?"

Qu Zhengliu’s expression was complicated.

Although the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was not an Unparalleled Swordsmanship, it was unique to Bamboo Sword Peak.

He hadn’t expected it to be mastered to Perfection by Zhang Su, of all people.

"Jingjing, you’ve recently been trying to comprehend the transformations of Power. Now, watch Wei Yunzhou closely and see what the difference is between his movements and yours."

"Master, are you saying... Wei Yunzhou has comprehended the transformations of Power?"

"That’s right. Wei Yunzhou is truly worthy of being a Three-Star Disciple of Thousand Mechanism Peak. His talent is exceptional, and his potential is extraordinary. In just one month, he managed to comprehend the transformations of Power. At this stage, achieving the Force Throughout the Body of a Huajin is only a matter of time."

Yu Jingjing herself was at the Peak of Inner Force, so she knew exactly what "Half-Step Huajin" meant.

"Half-Step Huajin... it’s the perfect counter to Zhang Su’s Fast Sword. Doesn’t that mean Zhang Su is doomed to lose?"

Yu Jingjing was shocked.

Qu Zhengliu remained silent, which was a tacit agreement with what Yu Jingjing had said.

With Wei Yunzhou having reached Half-Step Huajin, Zhang Su was probably really going to be defeated!

The most anxious person in the crowd wasn’t Zhao Qianfeng, but Wang Dakui.

Wang Dakui’s face was etched with anxiety.

"Old Cripple, Old Ghost Tuoba is too cunning. He deliberately scheduled the duel for a month later. Wei Yunzhou used that month to force his comprehension of Power transformations and become a Half-Step Huajin. Zhang Su is going to suffer a huge loss..."

Wang Dakui was genuinely worried.

He frequently glanced at Zhao Qianfeng beside him.

But Zhao Qianfeng said nothing, as silent as a mountain.

"Old Cripple, you..."

Suddenly, Zhao Qianfeng spoke up. "Old Ghost Wang, Wei Yunzhou may have used this month to comprehend Power transformations and become a Half-Step Huajin, but Zhang Su didn’t waste his time either."

"He is definitely stronger than he was a month ago!"

Wang Dakui opened his mouth, but then hesitated.

’Zhang Su might really be stronger than a month ago.’

’But facing a Half-Step Huajin Wei Yunzhou, what’s the point of being stronger?’

’In the end, there’s only one possible outcome...’

In the end, Wang Dakui didn’t say anything. Instead, he and Zhao Qianfeng stared intently at the two figures on the dueling platform.

At this moment, the area around the platform had fallen completely silent.

Even though there were many disciples and Elders present.

But at this moment, no one made a sound.

Everyone’s gazes were focused on Zhang Su and Wei Yunzhou on the platform.

And the situation on the platform was basically as the spectators saw it.

Zhang Su was at a disadvantage.

Although Zhang Su’s attacks grew fiercer, his Swordsmanship faster, and the sound of wind and thunder clearer...

...it was like a spent arrow at the end of its flight. No matter how fierce his attacks or how fast his Swordsmanship, he couldn’t do anything to Wei Yunzhou.

Meanwhile, Wei Yunzhou’s control of his Power became smoother, and he dealt with Zhang Su’s Swordsmanship with increasing ease.

At this moment, although killing intent was boiling in Zhang Su’s heart, he remained calm.

Clash after clash made Zhang Su understand that his perception, which was infinitely close to "Martial Sense," was not very effective against Wei Yunzhou.

After all, Wei Yunzhou wasn’t winning through exquisite techniques.

Instead, he struck later yet still gained the upper hand every time, precisely blocking his sword.

It was useless no matter how fast he executed the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.

He couldn’t do anything to Wei Yunzhou.

This situation seemed somewhat similar to true Martial Sense.

But Zhang Su knew that Wei Yunzhou had not developed Martial Sense.

’It must be Huajin.’

’Or rather, a part of Huajin’s abilities.’

’Huajin?’

Zhang Su’s pupils contracted slightly.

He didn’t feel too much pressure.

The more critical the moment, the calmer he became.

He understood that his once-invincible Fast Sword was useless against Wei Yunzhou this time.

Faced with this situation, there was only one solution.

And that was to overwhelm with pure force!

Zhang Su had not wasted this past month.

He had made gains too!

His Fiery Sun Divine Technique was the first to reach Perfection, and his Cultivation advanced to the late stage of Outer Force.

This made his Inner Strength even more profound!

More importantly, his Twelve Layers Tower Killing Sword had reached Perfection!

In just one month, the Twelve Layers Tower Killing Sword had reached Perfection.

This made Zhang Su sigh with emotion. Immense pressure could truly be converted into immense motivation.

’Sometimes, if you push yourself, you can really squeeze out your hidden potential!’

WHOOSH.

Zhang Su’s Swordsmanship changed.

It was no longer a brilliant flash of light.

Nor was there the sound of wind and thunder.

Instead, there was a faint "rumbling" sound, as if it was coming from within Zhang Su’s body.

Zhang Su held nothing back.

Forget Triple Internal Force, Sixth-Layered Internal Force, or Nine-Layered Internal Force.

No, Zhang Su instantly condensed Twelve Layers of Internal Strength within his body.

These Twelve Layers of Internal Strength detonated inside him.

A terrifying Power was channeled out through the Cold Frost Sword.

Twelve Layers Killing Sword, erupt!

It wasn’t over.

Within Zhang Su’s body, the Fiery Sun Internal Force, Blazing Sun Internal Force, and Extreme Yang Internal Force—Three Forces United, unleashing a burst of savage Inner Force.

Little Three Yang Power, activate!

At that moment, the feel of Zhang Su’s sword completely changed.

BOOM.

Finally, this sword strike landed viciously on Wei Yunzhou’s blade.