Unrestricted Dao Lord

Golden Domain Peak, inside a secret chamber.

Zhang Su slowly opened his eyes.

"Finally... Four hundred threads of Qi Blood."

Two days had passed since he last consulted Elder Shen Tu.

During those two days, Zhang Su had consumed a Blood Replenishing Pill each day, increasing his Qi Blood by eight threads daily.

After two days, his Qi Blood had just reached the four-hundred-thread mark.

Four hundred threads of Qi Blood should not be underestimated.

Even those who practiced Top-Level Cultivation Techniques would only have around four hundred threads of Qi Blood.

Reaching five hundred threads was practically a fool’s dream.

As for anything above five hundred threads, that was only possible by practicing an Unparalleled Cultivation Technique.

In other words, Zhang Su’s current four hundred threads of Qi Blood already placed him among the top ranks of the Ten Great Outer Disciples.

Of course, this was still a far cry from his goal of one thousand threads of Qi Blood.

"Senior Brother, an Outer Disciple named Lu Xiang is outside. He says he’s here to deliver a letter of challenge to you..."

Just then, Du Tian rushed into the secret chamber to report.

"A letter of challenge?"

Zhang Su frowned.

"I’ll go take a look."

With that, Zhang Su rose and left the secret chamber, making his way to the main hall.

Soon, he saw Lu Xiang in the main hall.

"Who sent this letter of challenge?"

Zhang Su asked.

This was also Lu Xiang’s first time meeting Zhang Su.

But he had long heard of Zhang Su’s various deeds.

Although he was running an errand for Bai Junze, he didn’t dare act presumptuously in front of one of the Ten Great Outer Disciples. He could only reply respectfully, "It’s a letter of challenge from Senior Brother Bai Junze. Please consider it carefully, Senior Brother Zhang."

"Bai Junze?"

Zhang Su’s eyes narrowed slightly.

The name sounded unfamiliar.

However, Du Tian whispered an explanation in his ear, "Senior Brother, Bai Junze is ranked second among the Ten Great Outer Disciples. His nickname is ’Madman,’ and he’s obsessed with the saber! His Saber Technique is said to have reached the level of Mastery, and his strength is unfathomable."

"He should have been able to generate Inner Strength and advance to the Inner Sect long ago, but he’s so fixated on defeating the number one ’freak’ in the Qi Blood Realm that he has yet to advance..."

Hearing this, Zhang Su’s eyes narrowed slightly.

’Bai Junze? Ranked second among the Ten Great Outer Disciples, known as the "Madman"?’

But Zhang Su didn’t know Bai Junze at all.

He had never even met the man, let alone had any conflict of interest with him.

’Why would this Bai Junze challenge me?’

"I will not accept this challenge!"

Zhang Su was no battle maniac.

He paid no mind to pointless fights.

’As expected...’

Lu Xiang sighed inwardly.

He had already anticipated this outcome.

’Bai Junze, the dignified second-ranked of the Ten Great Outer Disciples, challenging the tenth-ranked Zhang Su for no reason?’

’It would be a miracle if he accepted...’

"Senior Brother Zhang, if you don’t accept this letter of challenge, I’m afraid Senior Brother Bai will come to Golden Domain Peak himself. It might not be so pleasant then..."

Lu Xiang’s words carried a veiled threat.

"Hm?"

A sharp glint flashed in Zhang Su’s eyes.

BANG.

No one could clearly see Zhang Su’s movement.

But Lu Xiang felt a powerful force strike his body.

Immediately after, a sharp pain shot through his chest.

SPURT.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood as his entire body was sent flying tens of feet, landing heavily on the ground.

"You think you’re worthy of threatening me? Get lost. If he wants to challenge me, tell Bai Junze to come himself!"

With that said, Zhang Su turned and walked away.

"You..."

Lu Xiang’s expression was grim.

But this was Golden Domain Peak.

He didn’t dare cause any trouble.

He could only swallow his anger, struggle to his feet, and leave.

In the hall, only Zhang Su, Du Tian, and the others remained.

Du Tian said cautiously, "Senior Brother, that Bai Junze is no ordinary person. If he really comes..."

Zhang Su said flatly, "We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. But why would Bai Junze send me a letter of challenge for no reason?"

"Du Tian."

"What are your orders, Senior Brother?"

"Go and investigate everyone Bai Junze has met with recently. I want every single detail."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Du Tian immediately turned and left Golden Domain Peak.

Various thoughts flashed through Zhang Su’s mind.

He wasn’t some brute.

He didn’t just accept every challenge that came his way.

Besides, Bai Junze was not weak.

Though Zhang Su was strong, he wouldn’t underestimate anyone.

Several hours later, Du Tian returned.

His expression was somewhat grave as he reported in detail, "Senior Brother, I’ve finished the investigation. Few people actually go up to Maple Mountain. In the last few days, however, an Inner Sect Disciple went there."

"Someone recognized him as an Inner Sect Disciple named Lu Quan. And this Lu Quan... he’s practically inseparable from Senior Brother Wei Yunzhou!"

Upon hearing this, realization dawned on Zhang Su.

"Wei Yunzhou..."

Everything made sense now.

Zhang Su had never met Wei Yunzhou.

Nor did he have any conflict with him.

However, back in Qingquan Prefecture, the Wei Family was expanding aggressively, creating significant friction with the Su Family and even the Jiang Family.

’Most likely, the Wei Family from Qingquan Prefecture had Wei Yunzhou deal with me.’

’And as an Inner Sect Disciple, Wei Yunzhou was bound by Sect rules and couldn’t act personally, so he could only have Bai Junze make a move.’

Zhang Su didn’t know if Bai Junze would come to Golden Domain Peak, but he had to be fully prepared.

"Chu Dachuan, take these five thousand taels in silver notes, exchange them all for Blood Replenishing Pills, and come back quickly."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Chu Dachuan took the silver notes and immediately headed for the Trading Hall.

Zhang Su only had about five thousand taels of silver on him at the moment.

Of these five thousand taels in silver notes, three thousand were a "congratulatory gift" from the Gu Family, celebrating his ascension to the ranks of the Ten Great Outer Disciples.

Chu Dachuan was swift and decisive, quickly exchanging the silver for over a hundred Blood Replenishing Pills. After all, as one of the Ten Great Outer Disciples, Zhang Su was entitled to a ten percent "discount".

Adding the seventy-two Blood Replenishing Pills he already had, it was enough for him to continue his Cultivation for over a month.

"Good. For the time being, it’s best if none of you leave Golden Domain Peak."

Zhang Su warned.

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Zhang Su immediately returned to the secret chamber and began to focus all his energy on consolidating his Qi Blood.

Whether it was Bai Junze or Wei Yunzhou,

to Zhang Su, there was ultimately only one reason they were a threat.

He was not yet strong enough!

Therefore, the most important thing was to concentrate on increasing his own strength.

Just one hour later.

A young man with disheveled hair and a grimy face, yet exuding a terrifying Qi Blood aura, arrived at Golden Domain Peak, one step at a time.

He held an ancient-looking saber in his hand.

His right hand rested on the hilt, and a single glance was enough to make one’s heart palpitate.

"Zhang Su, come out and fight me!"

The young man’s powerful voice boomed, echoing above Golden Domain Peak.

Such a huge commotion naturally attracted the attention of many Outer Disciples.

When they saw the slovenly young man, their expressions changed slightly.

"Is that... Bai Junze?"

"The second-ranked in the Outer Sect, the one called ’Madman,’ Bai Junze? Why did he go to Golden Domain Peak?"

"When did Senior Brother Zhang Su offend this Madman?"

"The Ten Great Outer Disciples may seem to be on the same level, but in reality, the top three are far stronger than the other seven. And Bai Junze is ranked second, with unfathomable strength!"

"I heard Bai Junze sent Zhang Su a letter of challenge, but Zhang Su wouldn’t accept it..."

Many disciples discussed among themselves.

Bai Junze was a major figure in the Outer Sect.

And Zhang Su was the disciple with the most momentum in the Outer Sect right now.

Chu Dachuan, Du Tian, and Zhao Feng also saw Bai Junze arrive at Golden Domain Peak.

Their expressions changed, and they immediately went to the secret chamber to report to Zhang Su.

"Senior Brother, that Bai Junze is here! He’s at the foot of Golden Domain Peak..."

Zhang Su opened his eyes.

But he didn’t move an inch.

He currently had only four hundred threads of Qi Blood, plus Light and Shadow Killing Sword Perfection.

He might be able to defeat Bai Junze, but there was a certain degree of risk.

Who knew just how strong this "Madman" truly was now?

’Just because Bai Junze is shouting at the foot of Golden Domain Peak, does that mean I have to go out and fight him?’

’And then fight to the death, with danger at every turn?’

Zhang Su had no desire for that.

He didn’t want to win by being the underdog.

Nor did he want a narrow victory.

If he had to fight, he wanted it to be a satisfying, overwhelming victory!

So, Zhang Su said in a calm tone, "Let him shout at the foot of the mountain. Pay him no mind. As for the three of you, it’s safe on the mountain. Don’t go down, lest Bai Junze use you to make an example."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

The three of them exchanged glances, a hint of disappointment in their eyes.

After all, someone had come right to their doorstep to bully them.

’And Senior Brother Zhang was actually doing nothing?’

However, it was Zhang Su’s decision, so they could only obey.

There was no movement from Golden Domain Peak.

So, Bai Junze simply sat down cross-legged at the foot of the mountain.

As long as Zhang Su didn’t accept the challenge, he wouldn’t leave.

He was going to block their gate!

Seeing this, many of the disciples were a little dumbfounded.

"Senior Brother Bai has a fearsome reputation, but isn’t Senior Brother Zhang being too cowardly? He’s having his gate blocked and doesn’t even dare to fight..."

"What can he do? Senior Brother Bai is a ’Madman’ through and through, with unfathomable strength. Zhang Su only barely managed to defeat the tenth-ranked Luo Feng. How could he dare accept a challenge from Senior Brother Bai?"

"But this is too humiliating... In the last hundred years, I’ve never heard of any of the Ten Great Outer Disciples having their gate blocked like this..."

"Let’s wait and see. It’s definitely humiliating, but a wise man submits to circumstances. If he can’t beat Bai Junze, can’t he at least avoid him?"

"Avoid him? For how long? Zhang Su needs Blood Replenishing Pills for his Cultivation, and the three other Outer Disciples on Golden Domain Peak also need cultivation resources. They can’t hide forever..."

In no time, the news that Bai Junze was blocking the gate at the foot of Golden Domain Peak spread like wildfire throughout the entire Outer Sect.