Guidance

After reviewing the list of the Ten Prodigies, Zhang Xuanchen then focused his attention on the list of the Ten Heroes.

First place: Zhang Xuanlong.

Second place: Zhang Wanjun.

Third place: Zhang Xuanyue.

Fourth place: Zhang Honggong.

The clansmen on the list of Ten Heroes were generally of low cultivation level because they were still young.

Apart from the top four, whose cultivation levels were relatively high, the remaining six were generally at or below the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.

Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

"When will my Zhang Family be able to produce a scene of Heavenly Talents?"

I long for such a prosperous era.

Born!

The policies to encourage childbirth need to be strengthened!

Currently, the number of cultivators in my Zhang Family has reached 578.

On average, there are about twenty to thirty Immortal Seedling each year.

It's still too slow.

We must increase our publicity efforts!

We can't let the territory that the Zhang Family has conquered end up being guarded by outsiders because they don't have enough manpower.

What face could there be in that?

"As far as I know, there are still dozens of my uncles from the Hong Generation who are not married."

That won't do.

Zhang Xuanchen fell into deep thought.

There really isn't a good way to get the people in our tribe to get married and have children.

He can't just force him.

"It seems the only option is to increase the stakes."

The amount given to each cultivator in the clan who gives birth to a child is increased from one thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone to two thousand.

Two thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone —even if clansmen below the Qi Refining Fourth Layer worked hard for two years, they would hardly be able to save that many.

Now, the opportunity can be obtained simply by having one child, which is enough to tempt many members of the tribe.

"Yes, we'll announce it at the banquet tonight."

Before they knew it, three hours had passed.

Zhang Xuanchen ultimately failed to annotate all of these files.

However, it's almost finished.

He stood up and walked out of the room.

He stretched, his bones cracking and popping.

The sun is setting.

The sky was ablaze with crimson clouds, casting a translucent crimson cloak over the entire cultivation world.

It is refreshing and invigorating.

Just then, a golden light shone out of the courtyard.

Immediately afterwards, a cheerful, youthful voice rang out:

"Seventh Brother! Seventh Brother! He's gone!"

Everyone's chatting and gossiping in the square.

We're just waiting for you to cook something delicious for us!

Zhang Xuanchen immediately snapped out of his daze and appeared behind the boy outside the door.

Looking at the young man with a head of jet-gold hair.

Zhang Xuanchen couldn't help but tease:

"Hey, Xuan Ce, where did you get your hair dyed yellow?"

He looks quite handsome.

His cultivation has reached the Qi Refining Peak, not bad.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Xuance quickly turned around.

Looking at Zhang Xuanchen's long, silver-gray hair, he replied:

"Seventh Brother's isn't bad either; he looks very energetic."

"Hey, you dare to tease your Seventh Brother? You're asking for it!"

As he spoke, a long sword materialized in his hand.

Immediately, a flash of sword light appeared, piercing towards Zhang Xuance like a startled swan.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Xuance immediately discerned Zhang Xuanchen's thoughts.

This person seems to be trying to give me some pointers.

Without any hesitation, the golden longsword at his waist was suddenly drawn.

Golden spiritual energy enveloped the sword, and he flipped over to dodge the attack.

A sword was thrust towards Zhang Xuanchen's throat.

This sword strike was swift, accurate, and ruthless.

If it were an ordinary Qi Refining Peak cultivator, this sword strike would severely injure them, even if they didn't die.

As for hurting Zhang Xuanchen, Zhang Xuance never even considered it.

However, Zhang Xuance merely sidestepped Zhang Xuanchen's confident attack.

He dodged it directly.

"What!"

Zhang Xuance was startled, but he didn't panic.

If the first strike misses, the sword technique in his hand immediately changes.

He flicked his wrist and gave a low shout:

"The Returning Wind Brushing Willow!"

In an instant, Zhang Xuance swung his long sword at Zhang Xuanchen like a willow branch.

It moves as fast as lightning.

Bang bang bang!

Each strike contains immense power.

But Zhang Xuanchen blocked them all with his sword.

And so, the two exchanged blows for dozens of moves before Zhang Xuanchen stopped.

Seeing the sword tip thrusting towards him, he made no attempt to dodge.

Two fingers, deep inside, clamped the sword like iron clamps.

To render it completely immobile.

A look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes as he looked at Zhang Xuance.

As expected of the owner of the Star Radiance Sword Body.

The destructive power it displayed was comparable to that of a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

However, because they haven't experienced life-or-death battles, their overall performance is still somewhat immature.

If they encounter those desperate Rogue Cultivator, they might even be caught off guard and lose their way even if they are of the same cultivation level.

Just then, Zhang Xuance sheathed his sword, stepped forward, and asked:

"Seventh Brother, why did you suppress your cultivation to the same level as mine?"

"And yet I can't even force you back half a step?"

Zhang Xuanchen did not answer immediately, but instead asked, "How much force did you use when you drew your sword?"

Zhang Xuance was taken aback for a moment, then answered honestly:

"Seven points."

They left some room for the enemy to change their tactics.

Zhang Xuanchen nodded, "That's a correct idea, but you're wrong to use only seven-tenths of your strength in all your sword moves."

"That move you just used, the Long Rainbow Piercing the Sun!"

What we're after is that utterly resolute and unyielding spirit of "going all out."

But you still chose to retain three parts, which caused the sword's pure essence to be completely destroyed.

Sword cultivators are most afraid of being hesitant and indecisive; when it's time to strike, they must unleash their full power.

If one fears leaving an opening and being countered, then the sword will always lack that final decisiveness.

He was constantly thinking about self-preservation when he drew his sword, which made Lower Vehicle.

With your Star Radiance Sword Body, your understanding of swordsmanship will surely surpass mine in the future.

The reason you haven't grasped this point yet is because you haven't experienced life-or-death battles.

Zhang Xuance seemed to understand something, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhang Xuanchen, saying:

"Thank you for your guidance, Seventh Brother."

"We're family, no need for thanks."

Let's go to the square.

As he spoke, he walked with Zhang Xuance along the mountain path.

During this time, Zhang Xuance seemed hesitant to speak, clearly preoccupied with something on his mind.

He then asked:

"Just say what's on your mind. Being so indecisive isn't like you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuance turned his head and said:

"Seventh Brother, I also want to participate in the operation to wipe out the three major forces a month from now."

The Fourth Elder and dozens of his clansmen died in battle over the Yaoyang Sword Leaf Grass.

I must avenge them; otherwise, I will not have peace of mind.

Please grant my request, Seventh Brother.

At this point, Zhang Xuance's eyes reddened slightly.

My mood also became somewhat depressed.

He is seventeen years old this year, and the Zhang Family has a rule that no one under the age of eighteen can go to war with other members of the clan.

Therefore, he needed Zhang Xuanchen's permission to join the army on the expedition.

"Can."

Zhang Xuanchen did not refuse and readily agreed.

Seeing Zhang Xuance's surprised expression, Zhang Xuanchen smiled and continued:

"Your cultivation has already broken through to the Qi Refining Peak, so you are naturally qualified to participate in the battle."

Besides, I noticed it too.

If I don't let you go this time and vent your anger, you'll probably resent me for the rest of your life.

Hahaha."