Unrestricted Dao Lord

One sword strike after another, each faster than the last.

Amidst the flashing sword light, the faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard.

Furthermore, the sounds of wind and thunder grew ever louder.

A series of images flashed through Zhang Su’s mind.

This Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was special. He had comprehended it long ago from the Sword Wall on Bamboo Sword Peak.

Although its Compatibility had not reached 100%, he had achieved an epiphany one rainy night, allowing him to master the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique to the level of Perfection.

Among Zhang Su’s many Swordsmanship styles, the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was not the most powerful.

Nor did it have the highest Compatibility.

It certainly wasn’t the first style of Swordsmanship he had learned.

And yet, this particular Swordsmanship style moved him in a special way.

He had a faint feeling.

The Wind and Thunder Sword Technique... it seemed like it was truly about to come "alive."

Ten times, twenty times, thirty, forty, fifty...

Zhang Su lost track of how many times he had practiced.

He did not use his Outer Force.

Nor his Inner Force.

He didn’t even unleash his Qi Blood.

He was purely practicing the Swordsmanship itself.

But the more he did so, the faster his sword became.

He practiced from morning until afternoon, and then into dusk.

As if tireless, Zhang Su was completely immersed in his Swordsmanship.

RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE.

Suddenly, the faint sound of rolling thunder echoed.

The thunder was very loud.

Some of the Martial Artists living near Zhang Su were startled.

"The weather is so clear. Why is there thunder?"

"Is it going to rain?"

"The sky doesn’t look like it’s about to rain at all."

"Wait, that thunder doesn’t sound like it’s from the sky. It sounds like it’s coming from Senior Brother Zhang Su’s room next door..."

Sure enough, after listening closely, many disciples realized it.

The thunderous sound really was coming from Zhang Su’s room.

They knew Zhang Su practiced the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique, which could faintly produce the sounds of wind and thunder.

But never before had it produced a continuous roar, like real thunder.

Inside the room, Zhang Su suddenly stopped.

"Skill, when perfected, approaches the Way. So that’s how it is..."

Zhang Su smiled.

The system panel’s information appeared before his eyes.

Host: Zhang Su

Cultivation: Outer Force (Late Stage)

Wind and Thunder Sword Technique: Compatibility 95% (Divine Intent)

Fiery Sun Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Perfection)

Blazing Sun Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Great Success)

Extreme Yang Divine Technique: Compatibility 100% (Great Success)

Compatibility Value: 3

His Wind and Thunder Sword Technique had originally already reached Perfection.

But now, the word "Perfection" had changed to "Divine Intent."

He had truly cultivated the legendary Divine Intent!

At this moment, his Wind and Thunder Sword Technique seemed to have truly come alive.

Zhang Su wasn’t sure just how powerful it had become.

However, he glanced at the sky. Night had already fallen.

It was not far from the hour of Hai.

He knew that Jiang Taizhen had already achieved Three Meridians Unite and could be considered invincible among Inner Force experts.

Back then, Zhong Lixuan had only achieved Two Meridians Unite, yet by using the Third Layer of his Flame Saber, he could unleash a Huajin Strike.

And Jiang Taizhen was only stronger than Zhong Lixuan, not weaker.

Zhang Su didn’t know exactly how strong Three Meridians Unite was.

However, his Wind and Thunder Sword Technique had now given birth to Divine Intent.

Now, his Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was incredibly strong.

Its power was a world away from what it once was.

As for who was stronger, he would only know after they fought.

Zhang Su immediately opened the door and headed straight for Drum Tower Street.

...

The night was cool as water.

Drum Tower Street, the Guiyuan Sect’s residence.

It was now close to the hour of Hai.

The sky had grown completely dark.

However, everyone could still faintly make out a figure sitting cross-legged under the distant drum tower.

Zhang Su!

He was already waiting beneath the drum tower.

Many disciples already knew that Zhang Su was going to challenge Jiang Taizhen tonight.

They didn’t know whether Jiang Taizhen would actually show up.

However, the fact that Zhang Su had challenged Jiang Taizhen with a letter written in blood filled many Guiyuan Sect disciples with immense admiration.

In a corner, Xie Guanchao and Zhou Peng were also gazing at Zhang Su’s figure under the drum tower.

Xie Guanchao asked, "Senior Brother Zhou, do you think Jiang Taizhen will come?"

"He will!" Zhou Peng answered with certainty.

"Yeah, I think he’ll definitely come too. I’ve hunted Jiang Taizhen before. He’s the type of person who is arrogant to his very core. Besides, there’s been news recently that he’s already achieved Three Meridians Unite... He’s on track to catch up to that Celestial Pride from the Five Elements Sect, Shi Buyi."

A trace of worry was evident in Xie Guanchao’s tone.

Three Meridians Unite!

Whether in terms of talent or strength, Jiang Taizhen was terrifyingly formidable.

If Jiang Taizhen came, Zhang Su would be in danger.

"Junior Brother Xie, Elder Wang has already given the order. No matter what, Zhang Su cannot be allowed to die!" Zhou Peng said calmly.

"Yes, the Elder gave the order, but if that madwoman Sikong Shuang shows up, Senior Brother Zhou, can you stop her?"

At Xie Guanchao’s words, Zhou Peng shook his head slightly.

"I clashed with Sikong Shuang once before. She is indeed very strong. But don’t we have Senior Brother Han Guiyi? This time, Elder Wang specially requested Senior Brother Han’s presence precisely to ensure nothing goes wrong."

Xie Guanchao’s eyes lit up.

Han Guiyi?

’Then it’s a sure thing!’

Han Guiyi was, after all, number one on the Five Elements Sect’s Huajin bounty list.

And Xie Guanchao knew even more clearly just how terrifyingly powerful Han Guiyi was.

"If Sikong Shuang makes a move, I will take care of her."

A black-robed figure spoke from within the darkness of the night.

If one didn’t look closely, no one would have known there was another person standing not far from Zhou Peng.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Han."

Xie Guanchao cupped his fist toward Han Guiyi in the distance.

With Han Guiyi ready to act, even if Zhang Su was defeated, he could likely still be saved.

This was Elder Wang’s strict order.

Zhang Su could be defeated, but he could not die!

「Time passed, bit by bit.」

Everyone waited in silence.

Zhang Su was no different.

He sat cross-legged beneath the drum tower and had already been waiting for an hour.

The time for the duel was drawing ever closer.

At that moment, raindrops began to fall from the sky.