Zhang Su exchanged for thirteen martial techniques.
His goal was clear: to cultivate all thirteen martial techniques to the Perfected Realm and obtain a large number of Compatibility Points.
Although thirteen martial techniques was an enormous number,
during this period, Zhang Su's Blood Qi had reached its limit. Before cultivating the Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique, he could not break through the Human Limit. No matter what he did, his Blood Qi would no longer increase.
Therefore, Zhang Su devoted all his time and energy to cultivating these thirteen martial techniques.
Day after day passed.
Zhang Su cultivated the thirteen martial techniques in an orderly manner.
Every martial technique had a Compatibility Rate above 90%.
Thus, cultivating them went incredibly smoothly.
In just half a month, they had basically all reached Major Accomplishment Realm.
To Zhang Su, this was hardly worth mentioning.
Yet Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan, who lived under the same roof as Zhang Su, watched him cultivate thirteen martial techniques with ease—and progress at a breakneck pace.
In only half a month, he had brought them all to Major Accomplishment Realm.
Their hearts had long since been swept by towering waves, filled with an unparalleled shock.
They had originally harbored the slightest little schemes.
But now, those little schemes had long vanished like smoke and clouds.
They became incomparably "loyal," wholeheartedly handling matters for Zhang Su.
The task Zhang Su gave them was simple as well.
They were to investigate which Outer Sect disciples at the Blood Qi Realm Ninth Layer cultivated the same martial techniques as his thirteen, or similar ones.
Chu Dachuan and the other two did not disappoint.
They even compiled a long list for Zhang Su.
Zhang Su was quite satisfied. Following the names on the list, he went to "challenge" them one by one.
Or Chu Dachuan and the other two would find ways to arrange "duels" for Zhang Su.
In every battle, Zhang Su used only one of his thirteen martial techniques.
Once or twice might have been a coincidence.
But three times, four times, five times...
As Zhang Su issued challenge after challenge, his fame rapidly spread throughout the Outer Sect.
The entire Outer Sect knew there was such a "madman," crazily challenging Outer Sect disciples at the Blood Qi Realm Ninth Layer.
And every time, he used a different martial technique.
Zhang Su did not care about the discussions of others.
His method of challenging people might have been somewhat high-profile, but the results were indeed excellent.
Though he could not guarantee that every battle would let him seize the opportunity,
he could simply switch to another opponent if he failed.
After all, the Outer Sect lacked everything except disciples.
"Today is the thirteenth day. According to Zhang Su's usual pattern, if he issues another challenge, he'll use a thirteenth martial technique."
"Previously, Zhang Su challenged twenty-one Outer Sect disciples at the Blood Qi Realm Ninth Layer. He even challenged three in a single day—and won every battle without a single defeat!"
"Word has it that Zhang Su exchanged for thirteen martial techniques in one go at the Scripture Pavilion. His purpose in challenging others is to cultivate all thirteen techniques to the Perfected Realm!"
"It's truly unbelievable. In less than half a month, Zhang Su has already cultivated twelve martial techniques to the Perfected Realm. What kind of terrifying talent is that?"
"With Zhang Su's current strength, does he qualify to challenge the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples?"
"The Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples must possess more than two hundred strands of Blood Qi and cultivate top-tier martial techniques. Zhang Su probably doesn't have two hundred strands of Blood Qi, and as for martial techniques... so far, we've only seen him cultivate superior martial techniques. He probably hasn't cultivated any top-tier ones."
"With Zhang Su's talent, if he can cultivate all thirteen martial techniques to the Perfected Realm, could it be that he can't cultivate a top-tier martial technique?"
"Let's first see Zhang Su challenge Senior Brother Lu Tianxing this time. Senior Brother Lu is no simple figure..."
Today was a special day.
Because Zhang Su was challenging Lu Tianxing.
Lu Tianxing excelled in movement techniques, and the technique he cultivated happened to be the Nine Palaces Steps.
Zhang Su had evidently cultivated the Nine Palaces Steps as well.
The arranged duel between Zhang Su and Lu Tianxing had long been the talk of the town.
Lu Tianxing accepted Zhang Su's challenge.
He had even waited outside the courtyard early on.
Soon, Zhang Su arrived.
Chu Dachuan and the other two followed behind him.
"Senior Brother Lu."
"Junior Brother Zhang, you've truly become famous recently. I don't know why you're cultivating so many martial techniques, but passing my test won't be easy."
Lu Tianxing spoke.
"Then please enlighten me, Senior Brother Lu."
The moment Zhang Su finished speaking, Lu Tianxing did not stand on ceremony.
He drew his sword directly.
However, his swordsmanship was certainly far inferior to Zhang Su's.
Clang.
Zhang Su drew his sword as well.
Yet his sword never attacked. He only defended passively.
But no matter how swift Lu Tianxing's swordsmanship was, how powerful it was, or how tricky its angles were, he could do nothing to Zhang Su.
Meanwhile, Zhang Su never took the initiative to attack. Coordinating with the Nine Palaces Steps, he shifted, darted, and leaped, blocking without pause.
Clang, clang, clang.
No one knew how much time passed.
Zhang Su's Nine Palaces Steps suddenly became even more nimble.
As he shifted, darted, and leaped, he was even faster than Lu Tianxing.
He appeared before Lu Tianxing almost instantly.
And Zhang Su's sword was only three inches from Lu Tianxing's throat.
The icy sword edge made the skin of Lu Tianxing's neck sting.
"I lost..."
Lu Tianxing conceded defeat openly and gracefully.
"I originally didn't believe the rumors in the Outer Sect, but now I do. In a single battle, your Nine Palaces Steps actually reached the Perfected Realm? It's truly inconceivable. I've practiced the Nine Palaces Steps for years, yet it remains only at Major Accomplishment Realm, without the slightest sign of reaching the Perfected Realm..."
Lu Tianxing felt somewhat bitter inside.
However, he was not discouraged.
After all, more than twenty Outer Sect disciples had already been defeated by Zhang Su.
All of them were at the Blood Qi Realm Ninth Layer.
His defeat at Zhang Su's hands was not particularly shameful.
"Junior Brother Zhang Su, I'm very curious. You've cultivated so many martial techniques, and you've brought every one of them to the Perfected Realm. Rumors outside say that you wish to embrace all rivers and draw upon every stream, cultivating a heaven-shaking martial technique."
"Which top-tier martial technique is Junior Brother cultivating?"
Lu Tianxing asked curiously.
In truth, it was not only Lu Tianxing who was curious. Many Outer Sect disciples were curious as well.
Zhang Su had cultivated so many martial techniques.
With that time and energy, couldn't he just focus on studying one martial technique?
They had no doubt that, with the talent Zhang Su had displayed thus far, he could certainly master a top-tier martial technique.
Zhang Su glanced at Lu Tianxing.
The other man had been quite cooperative.
He had allowed Zhang Su's thirteenth martial technique to smoothly reach the Perfected Realm.
Zhang Su was in an excellent mood, so there was no harm in telling Lu Tianxing.
It was not some great secret anyway.
"My goal is the peerless!"
Snap.
After Zhang Su spoke, he sheathed his sword directly, then turned and left.
Boom.
The Outer Sect disciples watching from all around erupted into an uproar.
"Peerless! Zhang Su's goal is a peerless martial technique!"
"No wonder... whether he wants to embrace all rivers or learn from each other's strengths to make up for weaknesses, cultivating thirteen martial techniques and bringing every one of them to the Perfected Realm takes such immense effort. How could it possibly be only for cultivating a top-tier martial technique? Only a peerless martial technique is worth him pouring so much heart and blood into it."
"A peerless martial technique! Although the top three among the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples have all cultivated peerless martial techniques, what kind of talents are those three? Even after cultivating for many years, those three still haven't brought their peerless martial techniques to the Perfected Realm."
"I just wonder which peerless martial technique Zhang Su is cultivating?"
"What a pity. Senior Brother Zhang Su's innate physique is probably not strong. His Blood Qi is still only one hundred strands. He has such extraordinary talent in martial techniques, yet his Cultivation Base cannot compare to the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples. Who knows whether he will be able to temper Internal Force in the future..."
"If Zhang Su truly cultivates a peerless martial technique to success, then the names of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples may have to change... By then, perhaps Senior Brother Zhang Su can ascend to a place among the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples with a Cultivation Base of one hundred strands of Blood Qi!"
Zhang Su had not gone far.
The discussions of many Outer Sect disciples all reached his ears.
"Ascending to a place among the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples with one hundred strands of Blood Qi..."
Zhang Su murmured softly.
Then he shook his head.
Challenging the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples with one hundred strands of Blood Qi would indeed mean defeating the strong as the weak, a miracle worthy of the name!
But Zhang Su did not like such miracles of the weak defeating the strong.
What he preferred was... crushing domination!
Besides, who said he only had one hundred strands of Blood Qi?
Zhang Su silently sensed the surging Blood Qi within his body.
A full one hundred and fifty-two strands of Blood Qi coiled throughout every part of his body.
He had long since broken through the Human Limit!
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