The Martial Path of Zhang Su!

It had been several days since Zhang Su became one of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples.

However, the outer sect was still buzzing with discussion.

After all, this was a major event for the outer sect.

Zhang Su, however, had long since stopped caring.

He began to use his status as a Top Ten Outer Sect Disciple to apply for one-on-one instruction from an elder specializing in Internal Force.

This was one of the "benefits" of being a Top Ten Outer Sect Disciple.

This time, Zhang Su applied for Elder Shentu.

This Elder Shentu was warm and approachable; while not considered a top-tier elder in the Guiyuan Sect, he was very popular among the many outer sect disciples. When he taught martial arts, he often explained things clearly and simply.

"Disciple Zhang Su greets Elder Shentu."

Zhang Su bowed respectfully.

Elder Shentu said indifferently, "Speak, what do you wish to ask me?"

"Reporting to Elder Shentu, this disciple has recently been cultivating blood energy, and I have some doubts regarding the limits of blood energy and the birth of Internal Force. I hope the elder can enlighten me."

"Oh? How many strands of blood energy do you have?"

Zhang Su thought for a moment. About ten days had passed since his battle with Luo Feng.

The amount of blood energy in his body had now reached 384 strands.

Zhang Su truthfully revealed that he had nearly four hundred strands of blood energy, and a flash of surprise crossed Elder Shentu's eyes.

"Nearly four hundred strands of blood energy... Not bad, you are a standout among the outer sect disciples. In fact, there are two human limits for blood energy. The first human limit is one hundred strands; most martial artists are unable to cultivate more than one hundred strands of blood energy."

"Once you break the human limit of one hundred strands of blood energy, it is called the first limit break."

"And one thousand strands of blood energy is the second human limit. Very few can break the second human limit. Once broken, it is called the second limit break."

"As for the difference... the Internal Force born after the first limit break is mostly the same, similar in nature. The more blood energy you have, the stronger the Internal Force born."

"But the second limit break is different. Once Internal Force is born from a second limit break, its quality surpasses all other Internal Force. In other words, from the very start, someone who has achieved a second limit break has taken a massive leap forward. For example, if two Internal Force martial artists both practice the Spiral Force, the one who achieved a second limit break will have a Spiral Force several times more powerful than the one who only achieved the first."

"And the further you cultivate, the greater the gap becomes."

Zhang Su's eyes lit up.

"A second limit break? May I ask Elder, how can one achieve a second limit break?"

Zhang Su asked.

Elder Shentu laughed and said, "For geniuses like you, everyone wants to pursue a deeper foundation. You are ambitious, and everyone wants to pursue a second limit break."

"But in reality, a second limit break is hard! Hard as ascending to heaven! In the history of our Guiyuan Sect, those who could achieve a second limit break can be counted on one hand."

"Moreover, in the last hundred years, not a single disciple of our Guiyuan Sect has been able to achieve a second limit break. To achieve a second limit break, you must first cultivate your blood energy to nine hundred and ninety-nine strands, reaching a point where you cannot progress further, and then cultivate a peerless technique to perfection to break the shackles and cultivate the one-thousandth strand of blood energy, thereby achieving the second limit break! This is the safest method."

"Alternatively, one's body must undergo an extreme sublimation, turning the impossible into the possible; there is a tiny chance of achieving a second limit break that way."

Elder Shentu did not hold anything back.

He directly explained both methods for the "second limit break."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Su weighed these two methods in his heart.

As for "extreme sublimation" and turning the impossible into the possible.

That was just leaving things to luck.

For the second limit break, the first hurdle was cultivating nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of blood energy.

This alone stopped ninety-nine percent of martial artists.

After all, to cultivate nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of blood energy, one must possess a peerless technique and cultivate it to perfection.

Zhang Su had once practiced the Great River Divine Art for a year and hadn't even been able to get started.

Cultivating a peerless technique to perfection was simply too difficult.

Even if he reached nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of blood energy, if he didn't want to rely on the ethereal hope of so-called "extreme sublimation," he would still have to cultivate another peerless technique to potentially reach one thousand strands of blood energy and thus achieve the second limit break!

With all these conditions combined, it was too difficult.

It was no wonder that no one in the Guiyuan Sect had been able to achieve a second limit break in the last hundred years.

However, Zhang Su intended to give it a try.

If he could successfully cultivate to nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of blood energy, then cultivating a second peerless technique would not be a problem at all.

After all, he still had ten points of compatibility.

It was enough to raise the compatibility of a peerless technique to 100%, and cultivating it to perfection would only be a matter of time.

"Thank you, Elder Shentu, for your guidance. This disciple understands."

Elder Shentu nodded, thinking that Zhang Su had retreated in the face of difficulty, and said with a smile, "Good. The path of martial arts is long; there is no need to push every step to the extreme. Human energy is limited after all."

"Remember, in martial arts, choosing the path that suits you best is the true way!"

Zhang Su cupped his hands and solemnly expressed his gratitude to Elder Shentu.

He understood what Elder Shentu meant.

But he did not speak.

Because he had already found the path that suited him best!

That was to continue condensing his Blood Qi.

He wanted to see if there was a chance to break his limits a second time.

If there was an opportunity for a second limit break, he had to seize it!

Sharpening the axe will not delay the work of cutting wood.

He was only in the Blood Qi Realm right now, which was the best time to build a foundation.

Once he developed Internal Force or reached a higher cultivation level, it would be too late to try and build a foundation.

The second peak of the Outer Sect was called Fengye Mountain.

Maple trees were planted all over the mountain year-round.

Once autumn arrived, the entire mountain turned fiery red, looking incredibly beautiful.

Fengye Mountain was the residence of Bai Junze, who ranked second among the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples.

He was known as the "Madman"!

Bai Junze was a complete martial arts fanatic.

Furthermore, he was obsessed with the blade.

Since entering the Outer Sect, he had challenged almost everyone he could.

His only defeat was against that "freak" who currently held the number one spot in the Outer Sect.

Ever since that failed challenge, Bai Junze had lived in seclusion.

Few people had been able to catch a glimpse of Bai Junze since.

He seemed to be lying in wait.

Just waiting for the day he could shock everyone with a single feat!

However, on this day, an uninvited guest arrived at Fengye Mountain.

It was the Inner Sect disciple Lu Quan.

Lu Quan entered the room.

He saw Bai Junze, who was disheveled and unkempt, and the air was filled with an unpleasant odor.

Lu Quan frowned deeply and tossed a jade pendant onto the ground.

This was Wei Yunzhou's jade pendant, acting as a token.

Lu Quan spoke directly: "Bai Junze, Senior Brother Wei said that no matter what method you use, as long as you take care of Zhang Su, the favor you owe Senior Brother Wei will be wiped clean!"

"Senior Brother also said, do it as soon as possible!"

After speaking, Lu Quan wrinkled his nose and quickly left Fengye Mountain as if in disgust.

"Swish."

Bai Junze opened his eyes.

He saw the jade pendant on the floor; it was indeed Wei Yunzhou's token.

"Zhang Su..."

Bai Junze muttered in a low voice.

"Fine... I was already close, but I suppose there is still a gap if I want to challenge that 'freak'... I cannot defeat that 'freak' while in the Blood Qi Realm, so I will head to the Inner Sect. The path of martial arts is still long, and the Outer Sect is only the beginning..."

"However, before going to the Inner Sect, I must deal with this Zhang Su. From then on, I will have no further ties with Wei Yunzhou!"

"Someone come."

Soon, the Outer Sect disciple Lu Xiang walked in respectfully.

"Go, take my challenge letter to Zhang Su and arrange a duel with him in three days."

"A challenge letter?"

Lu Xiang hesitated: "What if Zhang Su doesn't accept..."

After all, Bai Junze had a fearsome reputation; as the second-ranked of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples and known as the "Madman," no one wanted to face him.

It would be normal for Zhang Su to refuse.

"If Zhang Su does not accept the challenge, then every person around him will be beaten every time I see them, and I will personally take action to ensure he cannot even practice normally."

"You don't need me to teach you how to handle these things, do you?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Bai. I will definitely deliver the challenge letter, and I will make sure Zhang Su... accepts!"

Lu Xiang took a deep breath and retreated respectfully.

He had a headache.

Bai Junze was ranked higher and had a notorious reputation; it was unlikely many people would dare to accept his challenge.

Although Zhang Su was currently riding a wave of momentum, as long as he wasn't a fool, he wouldn't accept this challenge.

"What a headache..."

Lu Xiang let out a long sigh and shook his head.

But regardless, since Bai Junze had given a strict order, he had to get this done.

With a grit of his teeth, Lu Xiang took large strides and left Fengye Mountain.