Challenge the Top Ten Disciples of the Outer Sect!

"Clang."

Zhang Su drew his sword.

Following that, a sky full of sword shadows flickered.

The few Outer Sect disciples following Liang Zitao felt a sharp pain in their wrists.

"Clatter."

A bloody gash appeared on each of their wrists.

Immediately after, they could no longer hold onto their swords.

The swords fell to the ground, emitting crisp, ringing sounds.

In that brief pause, Liang Zitao had already fled three zhang away.

But how could Zhang Su spare Liang Zitao?

"Swish."

The Light Shadow Killing Sword was unleashed without a sound.

There were no strange phenomena.

There was no overwhelming pressure of aura either.

Instead, it seemed to blend perfectly into the surrounding environment.

It made it impossible for anyone to even see the blade of Zhang Su's sword.

This was the terrifying aspect of the Light Shadow Killing Sword.

Especially now that Zhang Su had cultivated the Light Shadow Killing Sword to perfection, it was even more terrifying.

Zhang Su's sword instantly crossed the distance of three zhang, arriving behind Liang Zitao.

Suddenly, Liang Zitao felt as if needles were pricking his back.

A violent sense of crisis welled up in his heart.

He spun around abruptly, sweeping his sword out in a horizontal strike.

His expression was incredibly ferocious.

"Swish."

However, when he swept his sword, he found that there was no one behind him.

Where was he?

Just as Liang Zitao felt bewildered.

"Puchi."

His wrist throbbed with pain.

Immediately after, he could no longer hold his longsword.

"Ah..."

Liang Zitao let out a miserable shriek, clutching his wrist as he collapsed to the ground.

From start to finish, he didn't even know how he had been struck by the sword...

Zhang Su carried the Lengshuang Sword and walked step by step toward Liang Zitao.

Drops of fresh blood were even dripping from the tip of the sword.

Silence!

The surroundings suddenly went quiet.

This was outside the Trading Hall, a place that was usually bustling with people.

Moreover, such a huge commotion had been caused.

Therefore, many Outer Sect disciples had long since gathered in layers, three deep inside and three deep outside.

They had witnessed the entire process of Zhang Su "crushing" Liang Zitao and the others.

Raging waves were stirred up in their hearts.

"The sword technique Senior Brother Zhang Su used earlier was the Nine Shadows Sword Technique. That technique is familiar, but what was that sword technique he used later to deal with Liang Zitao?"

"I couldn't see it clearly, I really couldn't see it. Senior Brother Zhang's sword was too fast; I didn't even see the blade before Liang Zitao's wrist was struck."

"No, it's not as simple as not being able to see it clearly. This sword technique is extremely rare; it seems somewhat like a special sword technique—the Light Shadow Killing Sword!"

"That's right, it is the Light Shadow Killing Sword! And his attainment is not low; it's at least at the Great Success stage. I always knew Zhang Su had extraordinary talent in martial arts, but I never expected he could actually master a peerless martial art? It's truly incredible."

"A peerless sword technique at Great Success... Zhang Su truly has the strength to compete for the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples..."

Many Outer Sect disciples knew very well what a peerless sword technique meant.

Regardless of whether Zhang Su was over the age limit or not.

It didn't matter whether Zhang Su had broken through the limits of the human body or condensed over a hundred strands of blood energy.

In the face of peerless sword techniques, none of that amounted to anything.

The saying "one force overcomes ten techniques" refers precisely to peerless martial arts.

As long as one masters a peerless martial art, they are absolutely capable of competing for a spot among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect!

Zhang Su ignored the discussions of the others.

He stared down at Liang Zitao from his superior position and asked coldly, "You said just now that I can barely protect myself? Then I would like to ask, exactly who is it that can make me unable to protect myself?"

Liang Zitao remained silent.

Zhang Su said indifferently, "It's fine if you don't say it. However, the methods you used on Chu Dachuan and the others, I can use as well! When that time comes, don't even think about cultivating in peace. In a year or so, what kind of future will you have left in the Guiyuan Sect?"

Hearing this, Liang Zitao raised his head. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Zhang Su, do you think no one knows the purpose behind you having Chu Dachuan and the others gather information on the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect?"

"Since you are already preparing to make a move, how could the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect sit idly by and wait for you to challenge them?"

"I am a subordinate of Senior Brother Luo Feng. If you have the ability, go and challenge Senior Brother Luo Feng!"

Liang Zitao's words caused an uproar among the many disciples nearby.

"Senior Brother Luo Feng? The tenth-ranked disciple among the top ten of the Outer Sect!"

"No wonder Luo Feng had Liang Zitao come forward to trouble Chu Dachuan and the others. Luo Feng's true intentions lie elsewhere; he wants to deal with Zhang Su, and even if these things only cause Zhang Su a little interference, it is worth it."

"Luo Feng is already at the bottom of the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect in terms of strength. Once Zhang Su decides to fight for a spot among the top ten, the best choice would be to challenge Luo Feng. It seems Luo Feng is indeed anxious, to the point of resorting to such tactics..."

Zhang Su narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Luo Feng..."

He was truly somewhat surprised.

He had thought of Wang Hai.

Zhang Su had even wondered if Wei Yunzhou was interfering in the affairs of the Outer Sect.

But he never expected it to be Luo Feng, with whom he had no prior interaction!

And the reason was quite simple.

It was to protect his position among the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect!

It seems Zhang Su had underestimated the importance of being one of the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect.

It was definitely not as simple as just receiving a subsidy of some Blood Replenishing Pills.

"Heh, what, are you too afraid now that you've heard the name of Senior Brother Luo Feng?"

Liang Zitao sneered.

Zhang Su did not speak.

"Swish."

Zhang Su swung the Lengshuang Sword in his hand, executing One Sword Nine Shadows, which immediately landed on Liang Zitao's body.

"Ah..."

Suddenly, Liang Zitao let out a shrill scream.

Following that, nine wounds appeared on his body.

These nine wounds were not fatal, but they were quite troublesome.

To fully recover, it would take at least a month or more.

"You... you..."

Liang Zitao stared fixedly at Zhang Su, but he dared not utter another harsh word.

He was truly afraid.

Fear had taken root in his heart.

"Whether I go to challenge Luo Feng or not has nothing to do with you! Since you chose to become a pawn, you must bear the corresponding price!"

After Zhang Su finished speaking, he sheathed his sword.

"Chu Dachuan."

Zhang Su called out.

"Senior Brother, what are your orders?"

Chu Dachuan immediately stepped forward.

"Go and deliver a challenge letter to Senior Brother Luo Feng. Tell him that in ten days, I will personally go to challenge Senior Brother Luo Feng! It is time for the positions of the top ten disciples of the Outer Sect to change."

As soon as Zhang Su said this, many Outer Sect disciples nearby widened their eyes.

"Boom."

Many people's minds were even roaring.

Their hearts were surging with stormy waves.

"Zhang Su is going to challenge Senior Brother Luo Feng?"

"The list of the top ten Outer Sect disciples hasn't changed in three years, has it? Senior Brother Luo Feng might seem like the weakest among them, but every disciple who has challenged him so far has failed without exception!"

"That's right, Senior Brother Luo Feng is no pushover."

"However, Senior Brother Zhang Su has mastered the peerless sword technique, the Light Shadow Killing Sword. His strength has definitely reached the level of the top ten Outer Sect disciples, so it's hard to say who will win."

"If Zhang Su becomes one of the top ten Outer Sect disciples, wouldn't he be the only one in the last few decades to do so while over the age limit?"

Chu Dachuan replied with a trembling voice, "Yes, Senior Brother! I will definitely deliver your challenge letter to Luo Feng!"

Zhang Su nodded.

He picked up a large bag of Blood Replenishing Pills from the ground.

Then, he turned and walked away.

Soon, Zhang Su returned to his room.

His mind was very calm.

Challenging Luo Feng was not a decision made on impulse.

He had long planned to attempt to challenge the top ten disciples upon returning to the Guiyuan Sect.

It was just that Zhang Su hadn't decided who to challenge until now.

Now, Zhang Su had decided: he would challenge Luo Feng!

As for why he set the time for ten days later.

The reason was very simple.

Zhang Su also needed time to further improve his own strength.

He did not need to win by being the underdog.

He did not need a brilliant, life-or-death battle.

What he needed was a complete and utter crushing victory!

Ten days was enough for him to cultivate his blood energy to over three hundred strands.

By then, with three hundred strands of blood energy and the Light Shadow Killing Sword at perfection.

No matter what methods Luo Feng had, there would only be one outcome: defeat!

Luo Feng was destined to lose!

No one could save him!