Unrestricted Dao Lord

Zhang Su entered the Cultivation Room.

He had no idea that in the Elder’s eyes, his estimation of him had dropped even lower.

But even if he had known, he wouldn’t have cared.

He had his own Cultivation plan. Why should he care what others thought?

Zhang Su carefully read through the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.

The most important aspect of this Swordsmanship wasn’t actually speed, but observation.

It required constant observation of one’s surroundings.

One had to use the environment to make the Swordsmanship’s power even stronger.

For example, at night, he could use the darkness to conceal the Light and Shadow Killing Sword, making it impossible to defend against.

If it were during the day, under the bright sun, executing the Light and Shadow Killing Sword could even dazzle an opponent’s eyes.

If they truly closed their eyes because of the glare, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The Light and Shadow Killing Sword would strike in an instant, a single, fatal blow!

There were also environments like rain, forests, and so on.

Various environments could either "conceal" or "enhance" the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.

This was what made the Light and Shadow Killing Sword so terrifying.

But at the same time, the difficulty was also far too high.

For a single person to master how every different environment could conceal or enhance the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was incredibly difficult.

Moreover, with only 35% Compatibility, Zhang Su couldn’t practice it successfully.

However, Zhang Su still had eight Compatibility Value points left.

This was where they came in handy.

The next moment, Zhang Su focused his attention and added seven Compatibility Value points to the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.

Instantly, the Compatibility of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword skyrocketed.

"Light and Shadow Killing Sword: Compatibility 100% (Not yet at entry-level)"

The Light and Shadow Killing Sword’s Compatibility directly reached 100%. Although he had not yet reached the entry-level, as Zhang Su recalled the contents of the technique in his mind, he felt an incredibly strong sense of familiarity.

Almost subconsciously, Zhang Su gripped the hilt of his Cold Frost Sword.

SHING.

The Cold Frost Sword left its scabbard.

There were no skies filled with sword shadows.

There wasn’t even a flash of light.

He only vaguely felt a light breeze brush past his face.

Then, in an instant, the Cold Frost Sword struck a table in the Cultivation Room.

SHLICK.

The Cold Frost Sword was very sharp.

With a single slash of its edge, it instantly lopped off a corner of the table.

Zhang Su’s pupils contracted sharply.

Just now, it seemed even he hadn’t seen where the Cold Frost Sword had gone.

He had simply drawn his sword and slashed toward the table.

And as a result, a corner of the table was cut off.

Fast!

It was simply too fast!

And it wasn’t the kind of speed like the Nine Shadows Sword Technique, which filled the sky with sword shadows, making it hard to distinguish illusion from reality.

Instead, it was a silent, indefensible speed.

"Light and Shadow Killing Sword: Compatibility 100% (Entry-level)"

Just as he expected, he had reached the entry-level for the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.

Even at the mere entry-level, the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was this strange and impossible to defend against.

It was truly worthy of being called an Unparalleled Swordsmanship.

It was indeed extraordinary.

Zhang Su continued to practice.

Once, twice, three times...

He didn’t know if it was because of the 100% Compatibility or some other reason.

As Zhang Su practiced the Light and Shadow Killing Sword over and over, he found himself increasingly immersed in a peculiar sensation.

It seemed he gained something new with every repetition.

Perhaps this was that feeling of divine assistance that came with high Compatibility.

Two hours later, Zhang Su stopped.

He checked the information on his panel.

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: Ninth Layer of the Qi Blood Realm

Light and Shadow Killing Sword: Compatibility 100% (Minor Achievement)

Compatibility Value: 1

’I’ve already reached Minor Achievement...’

Only now did Zhang Su truly understand what it meant to have divine assistance.

This was it!

100% Compatibility wasn’t as simple as just having divine assistance.

It meant he was guaranteed to reach Perfection!

It was just that the time was too short.

If he practiced for a few more days, it wouldn’t be impossible for the Light and Shadow Killing Sword to reach Great Success, or even Perfection.

But even now, at only the Minor Achievement Realm, the power of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword surpassed any other Martial Technique Zhang Su had ever practiced.

This was the true value of an "Unparalleled Swordsmanship."

Zhang Su had spent seven Compatibility Value points for the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.

Looking at it now, spending those seven points was well worth it!

Zhang Su didn’t stay in the Cultivation Room the whole time.

The Light and Shadow Killing Sword had already reached Minor Achievement. Even with 100% Compatibility, it couldn’t be perfected in just a few hours.

Zhang Su then got up, left the Cultivation Room, and returned the Light and Shadow Killing Sword Secret Manual to the Instructor Pavilion Elder.

Afterward, Zhang Su headed straight for the Trading Hall.

He had to go down the mountain tomorrow.

He needed to prepare enough Blood Replenishing Pills so as not to delay his own Cultivation.

Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the Trading Hall.

This trip down the mountain would take a few days at least.

So Zhang Su went ahead and exchanged for forty Blood Replenishing Pills.

Based on his consumption of four Blood Replenishing Pills per day, that was a ten-day supply, which was more than enough.

The forty Blood Replenishing Pills cost two thousand contribution points. If you added the one thousand contribution points for the Light and Shadow Killing Sword, Zhang Su had spent a total of three thousand contribution points today.

Of the five thousand contribution points he had just obtained, only two thousand remained.

Although he had signed a First-level Funding Contract with the Gu Family, next month, another five thousand silver would be delivered.

But he needed to consume four Blood Replenishing Pills every day. That was one hundred and twenty pills a month, which required six thousand contribution points, equivalent to six thousand silver.

Even with the five hundred silver his older brother gave him each month, it wasn’t enough.

There was still a shortfall of five hundred silver.

’When I go down the mountain tomorrow, I need to have a good talk with my brother... I just don’t know what his situation is in the Su Family. That Su Half-City is incredibly shrewd. As a live-in son-in-law, how much of the Su Family’s assets can my brother actually control?’

The image of his older brother appeared in Zhang Su’s mind.

But he hadn’t even gone back for his brother’s wedding.

He knew nothing at all about his brother’s circumstances in the Su Family.

He would only find out the specifics of his brother’s situation when he went down the mountain to the Su Family tomorrow.

Carrying the Blood Replenishing Pills, Zhang Su returned to his courtyard.

"Hm?"

Just as Zhang Su pushed open the door and walked into the house, he saw Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan. The three of them were sitting there leisurely, seemingly waiting for him.

"Senior Brother."

The three immediately stood up, their expressions respectful.

Zhang Su walked into the house, his gaze sweeping over the three of them. He said coolly, "Speak. What do you three want?"

The three of them glanced at each other.

Finally, it was Chu Dachuan who spoke up, choosing his words carefully. "Senior Brother, are you going down the mountain tomorrow?"

"Yes. I haven’t seen my older brother in a year. It’s time to go back and visit."

The three of them had actually known this for a while.

Chu Dachuan took a deep breath and then said in a low voice, "Senior Brother, the three of us have discussed it. Staying on the mountain doesn’t really have much meaning for us. Why don’t you let us follow you? If you have any errands that need running, you can just leave them to us."

"You want to go down the mountain too?"

Zhang Su suddenly smiled.

These three most likely saw that he had obtained the First-level Funding Contract from the Gu Family.

He was on the verge of skyrocketing to success.

They were desperate to latch onto him for the ride.

Looking at the expectant eyes of Chu Dachuan and the others,

Zhang Su shook his head and said, "Your strength is too poor. If you really want to follow me, then you should focus on your training during this time and strive to raise your Cultivation quickly."

Disappointment appeared on the faces of the three.

Indeed, within the Sect, they were Outer Disciples and faced little danger.

But it was different once they left the mountain.

The world below was not peaceful.

Although they were geniuses, they had only been in the Guiyuan Sect for a year.

At best, their strength was only at the Second or Third Layer of the Qi Blood Realm.

With such little strength, not only would they be of no help to Zhang Su, they would actually be a burden.

"Yes, Senior Brother. During this time, we will definitely train hard..."

All three were somewhat dejected.

"By the way, during this time, keep a close watch on the Ten Great Outer Disciples and gather detailed information about them. When I return, I might just be able to compete for a spot among the Ten Great Outer Disciples!"

Zhang Su’s words made the three of them light up.

"Senior Brother, you’re going to challenge the Ten Great Outer Disciples?"

Du Tian’s voice was trembling.

Those were the Ten Great Outer Disciples!

The ten strongest among the tens of thousands of Outer Disciples in the Guiyuan Sect!

Once he became one of the Ten Great Outer Disciples, Zhang Su would immediately become a prominent figure in the Guiyuan Sect, the focus of everyone’s attention.

And by association, their own status would rise with the tide.

This was incredibly important!

"Senior Brother, rest assured, we will keep a close eye on the Ten Great Outer Disciples, gather all information on them, and await your return!"

Chu Dachuan and the other two said in unison.

"Good. Wait for my return to the mountain."

Zhang Su nodded.

During these few days down the mountain, his Qi Blood should be able to increase to around two hundred threads.

He would also strive to bring the Light and Shadow Killing Sword to Great Success, or even Perfection.

When he returned to the mountain then, securing a spot among the Ten Great Outer Disciples shouldn’t be a problem.

However, he would have to wait until his return to decide on the specifics.