Unrestricted Dao Lord

Zhang Su was slender. Compared to the burly He Xiongfei, the contrast was even more striking.

What’s more, dozens of murderous bandits stood behind He Xiongfei.

In a situation like this, Zhang Su actually dared to meddle?

Did he have a death wish?

But no one said a word.

The surroundings fell silent. You could hear a pin drop.

All eyes fell on Zhang Su.

"Father, this young hero..."

Li Xiaoman’s expression was full of excitement.

"Quiet! Don’t say another word!"

Li He’s expression was grave as he stared intently at Zhang Su, sizing him up.

With his keen eye, he could tell that Zhang Su likely came from a prominent family.

He might even be a Major Sect Disciple.

With Zhang Su stepping in, perhaps there was a chance for this escort mission to turn around.

However, He Xiongfei was no pushover.

But he had no idea how strong Zhang Su actually was.

This matter was now beyond his control.

Though He Xiongfei looked coarse, he was not a reckless man.

On the contrary, he was meticulous and extremely cautious.

He Xiongfei’s eyes narrowed slightly as he carefully sized up Zhang Su.

Li He could see there was more to Zhang Su, and naturally, so could He Xiongfei.

He immediately asked, "May I ask who you are? And what is your relationship with the Su Family?"

Just before, Zhang Su had asked "which Su Family," so He Xiongfei naturally guessed he must have some connection to them.

Zhang Su said coolly, "My name is Zhang Su. As for my relationship with the Su Family, that’s not your concern."

But the moment he heard the name "Zhang Su," He Xiongfei’s pupils constricted sharply.

Even Li He’s eyes went wide.

"Zhang Su... Second Young Master of the Zhang Family. You’re the brother of the Su Family’s son-in-law?"

Li He grew excited.

"Hm? You know of me?"

Zhang Su had no memory of ever meeting Li He.

"Yes, of course, I do. In Qingquan Prefecture... well, you have quite a reputation... But didn’t you join the Guiyuan Sect a year ago and become one of their disciples?"

Li He wasn’t just speaking idly.

He deliberately mentioned the "Guiyuan Sect."

He wanted to intimidate He Xiongfei, making him back down and abandon the robbery.

After all, the Guiyuan Sect was a renowned Major Sect!

And Zhang Su had the status of a Major Sect Disciple.

Would a mere bandit from Feitian Ridge like He Xiongfei dare to oppose a Major Sect Disciple?

"Guiyuan Sect..."

He Xiongfei’s expression faltered.

But he sneered, "Plenty of Outer Disciples from the Guiyuan Sect die in the Jianghu, don’t they? You only joined a year ago, so you must be a complete novice. And you dare to meddle in others’ affairs?"

"Today, I’ll teach you the real rules of the Jianghu!"

With that, He Xiongfei abruptly fell back.

He then waved his hand.

A few of the bandits hesitated for a moment, but then they charged at Zhang Su.

Zhang Su smiled.

’This He Xiongfei looks so big and burly, but to think he’s such a coward?’

’Or is he just this cautious?’

’He knows I only joined the Guiyuan Sect a year ago.’

’Normally, even a genius would only reach the third or fifth layer of the Qi Blood Realm in a year.’

’How strong could I possibly be?’

’Yet He Xiongfei didn’t dare to make a move himself. Instead, he sent his men to test my mettle.’

’Still, that’s normal.’

’If you aren’t cautious in the Jianghu, you’ll lose your head long before you get old.’

Seeing the bandits charge, Zhang Su showed no hesitation.

SHIIING.

He drew his sword.

The Cold Frost Sword was unsheathed.

All anyone could see was a sky full of sword shadows.

SQUELCH.

The sword shadows vanished in a flash.

The three bandits who reached him didn’t even have time to block before they were clutching at their necks.

A thin, red line appeared on each of their throats.

Blood gushed forth.

THUD.

The bandits collapsed to the ground.

Three men killed with a single sword strike!

These three bandits, while not exceptionally strong, were at the third or fourth layer of the Qi Blood Realm.

Yet, they couldn’t even withstand a single strike from Zhang Su.

They were killed instantly!

Silence!

The area fell silent in an instant.

Everyone from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency stared, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Even their powerful Chief of the Escort, Li He, couldn’t have instantly killed three Martial Artists at the third or fourth layer of the Qi Blood Realm with a single blow.

"Is this what a true Major Sect Disciple is like?"

Li Wushi muttered under his breath.

Li Xiaoman had already clapped a hand over her mouth, afraid to make a sound.

It was the first time the siblings had witnessed the true prowess of a Major Sect Disciple!

Zhang Su glanced at the three fallen bandits.

They were still twitching.

But it was clear they wouldn’t survive.

’Killing...’

Zhang Su found it strange.

’This is my first time killing someone.’

’But I don’t feel any discomfort at all.’

’It feels as natural as eating or drinking.’

’And to think, my Nine Shadows Sword Technique at the Perfection Realm isn’t even considered that impressive in the Guiyuan Sect’s Outer Sect.’

’But down here in the Jianghu, my "One Sword Nine Shadows" is considered almost divine.’

’Anyone who sees it is left in awe.’

"Get him! All of you!"

He Xiongfei’s heart went cold, and he immediately ordered all his men to attack.

Zhang Su made him feel threatened!

Instantly, dozens of mounted bandits charged toward Zhang Su, their horses lending them terrifying momentum.

For a moment, dust filled the air, and the display of force was staggering.

Although these bandits were not trained cavalry, and their charge relied on individual ferocity rather than coordinated tactics, the sheer momentum of dozens of riders charging at full tilt was still astounding.

But Zhang Su remained calm.

His heart was completely still.

SWOOSH.

The next moment, Zhang Su moved.

Instead of retreating, he charged headfirst into the dozens of mounted bandits.

Zhang Su was skilled in more than just Swordsmanship.

He had practiced thirteen different Martial Techniques.

These included a Superior Body Technique.

With his Superior Body Technique at the Perfection Realm, weaving through the dozens of mounted bandits was effortless.

Then, Zhang Su struck with his sword.

This time, Zhang Su did not use the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

For some reason, Zhang Su suddenly felt that the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was more fitting for this scene.

And so, Zhang Su’s figure weaved continuously through the dozens of mounted bandits.

Like a butterfly flitting through flowers, he swiftly passed through their ranks.

Zhang Su came to a sudden stop.

Blood dripped from the sword in his hand, one drop after another, onto the ground.

At the same time, the dozens of mounted bandits were still in their charging formation.

But as their horses slowed to a halt, one by one, the bandits tumbled from their saddles.

Of the dozens of mounted bandits, not a single one was spared!

Everyone gasped.

They couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

Without exception, every single bandit had a gash on their throat.

Blood gushed forth.

Fast, precise, and ruthless.

This was a Swordsmanship designed for killing.

Every single one was a fatal strike to the throat!

"This..."

Li Wushi and Li Xiaoman stared wide-eyed.

In Li Xiaoman’s eyes, the young man who had looked like a graceful and handsome scholar now seemed utterly terrifying.

A single glance sent a tremor of fear through her heart.

Li He, however, saw things differently.

As a Jianghu veteran, his perspective was different.

He saw that the gashes on the throats of the dozens of bandits were almost identical in size and length.

’What kind of terrifyingly precise control is that?’

Moreover, when Zhang Su had used his Swordsmanship just now, there was no earth-shattering display.

With a simple slash of the sword, a gash appeared on each bandit’s throat.

This wasn’t a battle.

It wasn’t even murder.

This was... a harvest!

But the one most deeply affected was, naturally, Zhang Su himself.

He looked down at the Cold Frost Sword in his hand.

Something stirred in his heart.

He seemed to have understood something.

’So, this is the Light and Shadow Killing Sword...’

Zhang Su understood now.

He understood why this Unparalleled Swordsmanship was called the Light and Shadow Killing Sword, and not simply the Light and Shadow Sword Technique.

Because it was, truly, a swordsmanship of slaughter.

Without drawing blood, the Light and Shadow Killing Sword could never reach Perfection.

How could one grasp the true essence of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword without experiencing the "slaughter" firsthand?

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm

Light and Shadow Killing Sword: Compatibility 100% (Perfection)

Compatibility Value: 2

Zhang Su saw that his Compatibility Value on the panel had increased by one.

His Light and Shadow Killing Sword had also shot up directly from "Minor Achievement" to "Perfection."

Because he had truly embraced the "slaughter," the Light and Shadow Killing Sword had instantly reached Perfection.

It was that simple.

Of course, achieving Perfection in an Unparalleled Swordsmanship was incredibly difficult.

But since Zhang Su’s Compatibility with the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was 100%, reaching Perfection was not difficult once he grasped the true essence of slaughter.

However, Zhang Su did not sheathe his sword.

Because one person was still left.

He raised his head and looked at He Xiongfei opposite him.

The gaze of the infamous "Flying Heaven Saber" was now incredibly sharp as he stared intently at Zhang Su.

But the hand He Xiongfei used to grip his saber was trembling slightly.

Clearly, his mind was anything but calm.