Unrestricted Dao Lord

In the blink of an eye, another month had passed.

Zhang Su had spent this month productively.

His master wasn’t just for show.

He was genuinely helpful.

As a Postnatal Realm expert, even for Martial Techniques he had never practiced, he could provide Zhang Su with correct guidance from a higher perspective.

Although Zhang Su could practice Martial Techniques on his own...

...with Zhao Qianfeng’s instruction, his efficiency and speed in practicing them had increased significantly.

In one month, he had brought a full fourteen Martial Techniques to Perfection.

Another six Martial Techniques, along with the four that hadn’t reached Perfection before, had all reached the Great Success Realm.

They just lacked an opportunity to reach Perfection.

However, Zhang Su had spent the entire month in closed-door cultivation, with no time to seek out such opportunities.

Therefore, these ten Martial Techniques remained stuck, unable to reach Perfection.

Still, fourteen Martial Techniques at Perfection meant fourteen Compatibility Value points.

Adding the two points he had left over, he had a total of sixteen Compatibility Value points, which was enough for now.

Without any hesitation, Zhang Su used them all to increase the Compatibility of the Blazing Sun Divine Technique and the Extreme Yang Divine Technique.

Now, the Compatibility of all three Unparalleled Divine Techniques had reached 100%.

Their cultivation progress was just slightly different.

Zhang Su focused his mind and checked the information on his panel.

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: Outer Force (Early Stage)

Wind and Thunder Sword Technique: Compatibility 95% (Great Success)

Fiery Sun Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Minor Achievement)

Blazing Sun Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)

Extreme Yang Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)

Compatibility Value: 0

Although the Compatibility of all Three Yang Divine Techniques had reached 100%, only the Fiery Sun Divine Technique had reached Minor Achievement.

The other two Divine Techniques were only at the entry-level Realm.

This was normal.

A 100% Compatibility only meant that the Cultivation Technique was highly compatible with Zhang Su, with no conflicts. This led to high cultivation efficiency, rapid improvement, and no major cultivation bottlenecks.

But it didn’t mean he could reach Perfection instantly.

To reach Perfection, he still had to rely on his own steady, bit-by-bit cultivation.

Although the three Divine Techniques were still far from achieving the "Small Trifusion"...

...practicing three Unparalleled Divine Techniques simultaneously made Zhang Su’s Inner Strength grow rapidly.

The panel showed ’Early Stage of Outer Force,’ but Zhang Su could clearly feel he wasn’t far from the Mid-Stage of Outer Force.

"Zhang Su, there’s a letter for you from down the mountain."

Just then, an unfamiliar voice called out from outside his courtyard.

Zhang Su got up and opened the courtyard gate to find an Inner Sect Steward standing outside.

"Greetings, Steward."

Zhang Su took out his Identity Token and handed it to the Inner Sect Steward.

The Inner Sect Steward nodded and gave Zhang Su a letter.

"Thank you, Steward."

The Inner Sect Steward nodded again, then turned to deliver letters to other Inner Sect Disciples.

Zhang Su returned to his room and opened the letter.

The letter was personally written by his older brother, Zhang Chen.

The familiar handwriting was unmistakable.

Besides the usual pleasantries, the letter expressed immense joy that Zhang Su had been promoted to the Inner Sect and become an Inner Sect Disciple.

The status of an Inner Sect Disciple was incredibly important.

Ever since news of Zhang Su’s promotion to the Inner Sect had spread, both the Su Family and the Gu Family found their business dealings within Qingquan Prefecture to be completely unimpeded. No power dared to cause them trouble.

Even outside of Qingquan Prefecture, some local powers would often show them some respect and make things convenient.

Of course, Zhang Su also noticed the most important piece of information in the letter: the date of his younger sister’s wedding!

It was set for the middle of next month.

That was a little over a month from now, so he had plenty of time.

’My sister is getting married next month. I’ll have to go back early. I’ll probably be delayed for a few days down the mountain...’

Many thoughts flashed through Zhang Su’s mind.

A trip down the mountain would inevitably delay his cultivation.

After all, life off the mountain was full of worldly affairs; it was certainly not as peaceful as it was up here.

’My cultivation progress is still too slow. I entered the Inner Sect over the usual age, so my cultivation level is already at a disadvantage. To catch up to the cultivation of those Inheritance Sequence disciples in the Inner Sect, my cultivation speed has to be even faster...’

Zhang Su was already taking Primordial Yang Powder every day.

For Martial Artists who practiced Extreme Yang Inner Strength, this medicine was very effective.

But Zhang Su still felt it was too slow.

He wanted to be even faster.

So, Zhang Su stood up, left his courtyard, and headed straight for the Instructor Pavilion.

Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the Instructor Pavilion.

"Disciple greets Master!"

Zhang Su saw his master, Zhao Qianfeng, meditating with his eyes closed at the entrance of the Instructor Pavilion.

"You rascal... It’s been many days since you’ve come. Go on, what is it?"

Zhao Qianfeng opened his eyes and asked with a grin.

The more time he spent with Zhang Su, the more satisfied he was with this disciple.

Not arrogant or rash, steady in his actions, with a profound foundation and outstanding talent...

As for the influence of his Low-Grade Root Bone?

It wasn’t that it had no effect.

When Zhang Su took Primordial Yang Powder, his refinement efficiency was indeed not high.

But with Zhang Su simultaneously cultivating three Unparalleled Divine Techniques, this effect was hardly a major issue.

"Master, this disciple wishes to ask if there are any other ways to increase my cultivation speed?"

Zhang Su asked bluntly.

"Hmm? You rascal, you still think your cultivation speed isn’t fast enough? Never mind the One-star and Two-star Disciples in the Inner Sect; even the Three-Star Disciples can’t match your current cultivation speed."

"You must practice martial arts one step at a time. Know that haste makes waste. Properly consolidating your foundation is the true path to success!"

Zhao Qianfeng unhesitatingly ’criticized’ Zhang Su.

"Then let this disciple ask a different question, Master. Is there a way to increase my cultivation speed while still consolidating my foundation?"

"Er..."

Zhao Qianfeng’s smile froze.

"Fine, let your master think."

After pondering for a moment, Zhao Qianfeng seemed to think of something, and a smile returned to his face.

"There actually is a way, and it’s quite suitable for your current situation. Within the Sect, there is a place called the Fire Melting Cave. Any Martial Artist who cultivates a Fire Attribute or Extreme Yang Attribute Technique will find their cultivation speed greatly increased inside the Fire Melting Cave. Moreover, their foundation will remain solid, with no signs of instability."

"However, spots for the Fire Melting Cave are in high demand. Even some Postnatal Realm Elders want to enter the Fire Melting Cave to cultivate, so many disciples have to wait in line. If you were to apply to enter the Fire Melting Cave now, you would have to wait at least three months..."

Zhang Su hurriedly asked, "Three months is too long... Disciple wants to enter the Fire Melting Cave as soon as possible. Master, do you have a way?"

Zhao Qianfeng paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, finally saying with a grave expression, "There is indeed a way. Although the Sect’s rules are strict, there are exceptions. To enter the Fire Melting Cave quickly, first, you must be outstanding enough yourself. And judging whether a disciple is outstanding is simple: just look at their ’Star Level.’ The higher the Star Level, the better!"

"And being outstanding on your own isn’t enough. To get priority access to the Fire Melting Cave, the ultimate competition is one of backing! On this point, you’re at a slight disadvantage. Your master is a lone wolf in the Guiyuan Sect, without any factional power."

"However, if you can be assessed as a ’Three-Star Disciple,’ then even if your master has to throw away all his face, I will definitely get you into the Fire Melting Cave at the fastest possible speed!"

After speaking, a sharp glint flashed in Zhao Qianfeng’s eyes as he stared intently at Zhang Su.

’Getting assessed as a Three-Star Disciple has such benefits?’

Zhang Su was a little surprised.

In fact, he had learned about the ’Star Level Disciples’ of the Guiyuan Sect’s Inner Sect.

Whether it was One-Star, Two-star, or Three-Star, on the surface, there weren’t any extra resources allocated to them.

There were only some ’hidden advantages.’

For example, they could get priority in accepting certain Sect missions.

Or, they had an advantage when seeking a master.

Especially for disciples of the Inner Sect’s Inheritance Sequence, a higher ’Star Level’ represented greater potential, and they would often find it easier to successfully become someone’s disciple.

Beyond that, there was the competition among the ’Star Level Disciples’ themselves.

Within the Inner Sect, Three-Star Disciples clearly had a higher status and standing than Two-star and One-star Disciples.

This was also an advantage.

However, these ’hidden advantages’ were of little significance to Zhang Su for the time being.

He had already taken Zhao Qianfeng as his master, so it was impossible for him to become another’s disciple.

As for doing Sect missions, he currently had the full ’sponsorship’ of the Su Family and Gu Family. He wasn’t short on silver at all and didn’t need to desperately take on Sect missions like other disciples.

That was why he hadn’t been in a hurry to get his ’rating.’

But now that he needed to compete for a spot in the Fire Melting Cave, and ’Star Level Disciples’ had a significant advantage, things were different.

Zhang Su was determined to get a spot in the Fire Melting Cave!

"Master, this disciple will go get ’rated’ right now."

"Go on. Although the ’rating’ is important, you still must act within your capabilities!"

"Master, this disciple understands."

Zhang Su bowed to his master, then turned and walked away, heading straight for the Inner Sect Grand Hall.