Zhang Su

Biodata

Appearance

Zhang Su is consistently depicted as possessing a lean build, which belies his formidable martial prowess 18. Despite his unassuming physical appearance, he carries himself with a calm and composed demeanor, even when facing significant challenges or drawing considerable attention 16 48 67. This composure is evident whether he is confronting a group of bandits, undergoing a combat assessment, or exiting a cultivation retreat surrounded by powerful individuals 16 18 48 67. His quiet confidence and focus on cultivation are central to his character, often leading others to underestimate him initially 18 43 48. As his reputation grows within the Guiyuan Sect, his presence alone begins to command respect, with disciples and even elders acknowledging his status as a "Number One of the Outer Sect," a "Sect Prodigy," and eventually an Inner Sect Heavenly Pride 43 48 77 81 128 131.

He has been described as gentle in temperament and scholarly in appearance, often wearing a white robe and carrying a longsword; observers initially mistake him for a frail scholar rather than a martial artist 32. During the Three Sects Exchange Conference, he appears in green robes with a longsword at his waist. Though slender, he is broad-shouldered, sharp-featured, and carries an increasingly profound and composed aura 124.

Personality and Traits

Zhang Su is characterized by a blend of quiet determination, exceptional talent, and a pragmatic approach to martial arts cultivation. Despite an unassuming appearance, he possesses an inner drive to constantly improve and push the boundaries of his abilities, often surprising those around him with his rapid progress and formidable skill 18 22 25 77. He is focused on his goals, unswayed by external pressures or distractions, and demonstrates a keen intellect in analyzing and optimizing his cultivation path 3 56 58. While generally calm and composed, he can be assertive when necessary, particularly when defending his interests or those connected to him 17 22. His journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of perfection and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom in his quest for martial prowess 11 36.

Here are his key traits:

• Exceptional Talent and Learning Ability: Zhang Su possesses an extraordinary aptitude for martial arts, consistently mastering techniques at an astonishing pace. He can achieve "Great Success" in complex techniques like the Posuo Sword Technique in just an hour due to high compatibility 52. He has mastered ten martial arts in two days, with two reaching Great Success and the rest Minor Success 52. Within half a month, he cultivated thirteen martial arts to Great Success, earning him the moniker "Outer Sect Madman" 11. This rapid progress is often attributed to his unique ability to integrate techniques into his instincts and his high compatibility with various martial arts 58. He later perfected the Flying Knife Technique within several hours and could control four flying knives upon doing so 123.
• Determined and Goal-Oriented: Zhang Su exhibits unwavering determination in his pursuit of martial arts mastery. He is not easily deterred by challenges, such as the difficulty of breaking human limits in blood energy 36 43. His ultimate goal is to cultivate a "Peerless" martial art 11, and he remains focused on this objective, even when offered opportunities by Inner Sect factions 56. He actively seeks to accumulate "Compatibility Value" by practicing numerous martial arts to optimize his cultivation 58. When granted the Heavenly Pride Trial, he immediately sought methods to meet its stringent cultivation and combat requirements 107.
• Pragmatic and Resourceful: He approaches cultivation with a practical mindset, prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness. He chooses martial arts based on their compatibility rates, even if they have differing styles, believing he can master them all 3. He uses his resources, such as contribution points and pills, for his own progress rather than sharing them with others who might exploit him 3. When faced with a bandit attack, he calmly assesses the situation and intervenes decisively to protect his family's interests 17 18.
• Calm and Composed: Zhang Su maintains a serene demeanor even in high-pressure situations. During the Inner Sect Combat Power Assessment, he remains calm despite the difficulty and the attention on him 48. When confronting bandits or dealing with hostile family members, he displays a collected and confident presence 17 22. This composure allows him to think clearly and act decisively. Even when surrounded by eight Huajin experts, he remains calm and immediately identifies a target to break their encirclement 103.
• Assertive and Protective: While generally quiet, Zhang Su is capable of assertiveness when his interests or those of his family are threatened. He intervenes when his brother's in-laws' shipment is targeted by bandits, revealing his connection to the Su Family and his status as a sect disciple 17. He also assertively warns Su Mulan by cutting a lock of her hair when she insults him, demonstrating his martial prowess and intolerance for disrespect 22.
• Unassuming Appearance, Formidable Skill: Despite often appearing lean and inexperienced, Zhang Su's martial skill is formidable and frequently surprises those who underestimate him 18 25. His reputation grows significantly as his true abilities become known, shifting perceptions from an ordinary disciple to a top-tier genius and later a Heavenly Pride 77 128 131.
• Independent and Self-Reliant: Zhang Su prefers to forge his own path rather than relying on others. He makes his own choices regarding cultivation techniques, even if they go against conventional advice 3. He is not swayed by attempts to recruit him into factions, preferring to focus on his personal development 56. He also takes responsibility for his own cultivation, learning from his predecessor's mistakes and choosing a more effective path 1.
• Ambitious: He possesses a strong ambition to push his limits in martial arts, aiming to break the human limit of condensing one thousand strands of blood energy 43. He seeks guidance on advanced concepts like blood energy limits and Internal Force, indicating his desire to reach higher realms of cultivation 36. He later enters the Three Sects Heroes Gathering intending to compete for the Azure Wood Spirit Pill despite facing opponents at the peak Gangjin stage 123 130.
• Capable of Attracting Followers: As his position rises, Zhang Su begins establishing a personal faction at Pure Yang Peak. He accepts willing allies and former rivals alike, including Lu Tianqing and Han Guiyi, reflecting the influence his talent and Heavenly Pride status have gained within the Guiyuan Sect 136.

Power Progression

• Initial Cultivation (Blood Qi Realm):

  • Zhang Su begins his cultivation journey by selecting the 'Taotie Blood Nourishing Technique' due to its 91% compatibility. He quickly cultivates his first Blood Qi, entering the Blood Qi Realm within ten breaths 2.
  • Within one month, he reaches the 9th layer of the Blood Qi Realm, completing his cultivation of the Taotie Blood Nourishing Technique 7.
  • He perfects the Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique, which accelerates his blood qi cultivation rate from 2 wisps/day to 8 wisps/day 12.
  • He aims to condense one thousand strands of blood energy, surpassing the human limit 43.

• Foundation Building and Peerless Techniques:

  • Zhang Su discovers that his Triple Wave Sword Technique reaches perfection, granting him two compatibility points 9.
  • He learns about the importance of cultivating a peerless technique for a solid foundation and identifies the Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique as having the highest initial compatibility (25%) among peerless techniques. He plans to increase its compatibility by perfecting six more martial arts 9.
  • He exchanges for thirteen martial arts techniques, cultivating each to great success within half a month to gain compatibility points. He challenges other Outer Sect disciples, using a different martial art each time, and perfects his thirteenth martial art by defeating Lu Tianxing 11.
  • After a month of dedicated practice, he perfects seven martial arts and gains 10 compatibility points, deciding to focus on a peerless cultivation technique 56.

• Internal Force and Limit Breaking:

  • Zhang Su achieves a second breakthrough, cultivating 1000 strands of blood energy and birthing Internal Force, surpassing previous accomplishments 46.
  • He is recognized as a 'Second-Time Limit Breaker,' a prerequisite for practicing the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art 56.

• Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art:

  • Zhang Su accepts Zhao Qianfeng as his master and is introduced to the "Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art," a supreme secret transmission of the Guiyuan Sect. He receives manuals for its initial stages: the "Three Yang Divine Arts" (Lieyang, Chiyang, Jiyang) 57.
  • He practices the Lieyang Divine Art, reaching the entry level quickly due to his 100% compatibility. He plans to accumulate more Compatibility Value by practicing 20 ordinary martial arts with over 90% compatibility 58.
  • He spends a month in closed-door cultivation, perfecting 14 martial arts and bringing 10 more to the Great Success stage. He uses 16 Compatibility Value points to increase the compatibility of Chiyang Divine Art and Jiyang Divine Art to 100% 59.

• Fire Melting Cave and Anjin:

  • Zhang Su achieves a "Three-Star Disciple" rating in a single day by defeating ten Two-Star Puppets, securing priority access to the Fire Melting Cave 59 63.
  • He enters the Fire Melting Cave, cultivating deep within and attracting an unprecedented amount of geothermal heat, which causes a significant disturbance 65.
  • After a month in the Fire Melting Cave, Zhang Su emerges, having successfully reached the 'Small Three-Union' realm. In this stage, he merges his three Internal Forces into one, unleashing Anjin, and reaches the middle stage of Mingjin 66.

• Continued Cultivation (Mingjin Late Stage):

  • Following his battle with Wei Yunzhou, Zhang Su continues his cultivation, reaching the late stage of Mingjin. He notes that his progress, despite using Yuanyang Powder, has become slow 81.

• Great Three-Union and Anjin:

  • Through further cultivation in the Fire Melting Cave, Zhang Su perfects the three peerless divine arts and completes the Great Three-Union, breaking into the early Anjin stage and forming the Great Three-Yang Force 99 101.
  • At the Anjin stage, he displays combat power comparable to top Huajin experts, killing He Feng and Sikong Shuang before subsequently defeating eight Huajin experts in one night 101 103.

• Huajin and Divine Intent:

  • Zhang Su comprehends Divine Intent through observing Chen Mo's swordsmanship and applies it to the Wind-Thunder Sword Technique, allowing the technique to attain extraordinary speed and spirituality 95 96.
  • He advances to the Huajin stage and develops the stronger Yin-Yang Combined Force, which enables him to withstand three Danjin-powered strikes from Baodan expert Ouyang Yin without injury 113.
  • He perfects the Sword Cultivation Technique after raising its compatibility to 100%, further developing his sword-based Martial Dao True Intent 115.
  • While still at the Huajin stage, he kills Baodan expert Ouyang Yin, an unprecedented feat that establishes his reputation throughout the martial world 120 122.

• Baodan and Danjin:

  • After two hundred days of seclusion, Zhang Su achieves Baodan and ascends to the Danjin stage, discovering that his Danjin can erupt with a terrifying hundredfold power 121.
  • He completes the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art, cultivating the Pure Yang Force, which encompasses Yin and Yang and unifies the art's nine divine arts 121 123.
  • He receives the final Three Extremes Divine Arts and perfects the Flying Knife Technique in several hours to improve his control over Internal Force and cultivate the Outer Extreme Divine Art 123.
  • With Danjin cultivation, he defeats peak Gangjin expert Chu Hanjiang in two strikes, completing the Heavenly Pride Trial's combat requirement 128.
  • He defeats peak Gangjin expert Zhou Dingshan and wins the Three Sects Heroes Gathering by unleashing the Explosive Sword Style, a decisive strike that drains his Internal Force 130 131.

Abilities and Techniques

Cultivation Arts

• Taotie Blood Nourishing Technique: This technique allowed Zhang Su to cultivate his first strand of Blood Qi, entering the Blood Qi Realm, in just ten breaths due to its 91% compatibility. It is a fundamental technique for building his cultivation base 2 9.
• Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique: Identified as a peerless cultivation technique with 25% compatibility, the highest among peerless techniques available to Zhang Su. He chose to cultivate this technique to establish a solid foundation, planning to increase its compatibility by perfecting additional martial arts 9.
• Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art: This is a supreme secret transmission of the Guiyuan Sect, requiring a "Second-Time Limit Breaker" to practice. It consists of nine renowned peerless divine arts designed to help cultivators reach the Houtian Realm and lay a foundation for the Xiantian Realm. Zhang Su accepted this art as his primary cultivation path under Elder Zhao's guidance 56 57.
  • Three Yang Divine Arts (Lieyang, Chiyang, Jiyang): These are the initial stages of the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art. Zhang Su began practicing the Lieyang Divine Art and reached the entry level quickly due to his 100% compatibility 57 58.
  • Small Three-Yang Force: This ability is derived from the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art and contributed to Zhang Su's victory over Wei Yunzhou 80.
  • Great Three-Yang Force: After achieving Great Three-Union and perfecting the Three Yang Divine Arts, Zhang Su develops this more powerful force. It enhances both his explosive movement and combat strength 99 101.
  • Three Yin Divine Arts (Taiyin, Xuanyin, Jueyin): These divine arts form the later stages of the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art. Zhang Su masters them by the time he reaches the late Huajin stage 107 120.
  • Yin-Yang Combined Force: Formed after Zhang Su advances to Huajin, this force is stronger than the Great Three-Yang Force and enables him to directly endure Danjin-powered attacks 113.
  • Pure Yang Force: The completed force of the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art, encompassing Yin and Yang. After achieving Baodan, Zhang Su uses it to produce Danjin with a hundredfold explosive power 121.

Sword Techniques

• Basic Sword Technique: Zhang Su discovered early on that sword techniques had the highest compatibility with him compared to other martial arts, indicating his natural aptitude for swordsmanship 2.
• Nine Shadows Sword Technique: Zhang Su perfected this technique, enabling him to produce nine real sword shadows. He achieved this during a battle against Chu Dachuan, demonstrating his ability to advance his skills in combat 5. This was one of his first two perfected superior-grade sword techniques 9. At the Danjin stage, he elevates its practical power far beyond that of an ordinary Blood Qi Realm technique, using it to defeat Zhou Yue in one strike 126.
• Triple Wave Sword Technique: Zhang Su brought this superior-grade sword technique to perfection during a battle with Qin Wu, who also practiced the technique. This achievement increased his compatibility points and marked his second perfected superior-grade sword technique 8 9.
• Light Shadow Killing Sword: This is one of the perfected sword techniques Zhang Su possesses, often used in isolation before he learned to integrate his various martial arts 42.
• Posuo Sword Technique: Zhang Su achieved Great Success in this technique within an hour due to its 97% compatibility with his existing skills. This was part of his rapid mastery of multiple martial arts 52.
• Wind-Thunder Sword Technique: A top-tier sword technique that Zhang Su practiced. Even at the Great Success stage, it was considered formidable 56. Zhang Su later brings it to perfection following an epiphany during a rainy night and manifests Divine Intent through it, giving the technique unimaginable speed 74 96 99.
• Twelve-Story Killing Sword: Mastery of this sword technique was a key factor in Zhang Su's ability to defeat Wei Yunzhou with only three strikes 80. It compensates for his former lack of explosive power and is later used in combination with other sword principles against Zhou Dingshan 74 130.
• Wuji Sword Scripture: A supreme sword scripture Zhang Su studies as a potential means of increasing his combat ability against Dugu Jian. Its Extreme Sword Style is a single-strike trump card centered on absolute speed 102 105.
  • Extreme Sword Style: Zhang Su uses this style to pierce Dugu Jian's perfected Five Elements Reincarnation Sword Technique and kill him with one strike to the throat 105.
  • Explosive Sword Style: A life-or-death sword strike that exhausts all of Zhang Su's Internal Force. Its power reaches the level of a full-force Houtian Realm attack, allowing him to breach Zhou Dingshan's Four Elements Fusion Gangjin and kill him 121 130 131.
• Sword Cultivation Technique: A technique borrowed from Hidden Sword Villa after Zhang Su withstands Ouyang Yin's three attacks. He raises its compatibility to 100% and brings it to perfection, using it to nurture and refine his Martial Dao True Intent 113 115.

Other Skills

• Rapid Martial Arts Mastery: Zhang Su possesses an exceptional talent for learning and perfecting martial arts. He can cultivate techniques to Great Success within half a month, and even perfect them during combat 5 11. He mastered ten martial arts in two days, with two reaching Great Success and the rest Minor Success 52. He also aimed to perfect eight martial arts from the Jiang Family Armory in a single day 28.
• High Compatibility: Zhang Su consistently finds martial arts with over 90% compatibility, with some even reaching 100% 10 11 42. This high compatibility allows for incredibly smooth and rapid cultivation 11. He can use Compatibility Points gained from perfecting techniques to force the compatibility of more advanced techniques to 100% 8 74 115.
• Integration of Martial Arts: Uniquely, Zhang Su can merge multiple perfected martial arts into one, transforming them into instinct. This ability allows his techniques to become second nature, a feat even natural-born geniuses like Lu Tianqing cannot achieve 42 56. Zhao Qianfeng identifies this as an essential prerequisite for the birth of Martial Sense 58.
• Divine Intent: By comprehending the spiritual quality in Chen Mo's swordsmanship, Zhang Su develops Divine Intent in his sword techniques. His Wind-Thunder Sword Technique's Divine Intent dramatically increases its speed, and he can combine Divine Intent from multiple sword techniques in battle 95 96 113.
• Flying Knife Control: After perfecting the Flying Knife Technique, Zhang Su can control four flying knives and gains finer control over Internal Force, assisting his cultivation of the Outer Extreme Divine Art 123.
• Strategic Cultivation: Zhang Su demonstrates strategic thinking in choosing his cultivation path, such as selecting the Heaven-Swallowing Blood-Nurturing Technique and planning to increase its compatibility by perfecting other martial arts 9. He also strategically challenges opponents who practice techniques he wishes to perfect 8.
• Internal Force Generation: Zhang Su successfully cultivated 1000 strands of blood energy and birthed Internal Force, marking a significant breakthrough in his cultivation 46.
• Combat Prowess: Zhang Su earned the title "Outer Sect Madman" by challenging and defeating Outer Sect disciples at the ninth level of the Blood Qi Realm, using a different martial art each time 11. He defeated Wei Yunzhou, a half-step Huajin realm disciple, with three sword strikes despite being in the Mingjin realm 80. He later killed Jiang Taizhen, Dugu Jian, and Ouyang Yin across progressively higher realms, then defeated a peak Gangjin expert while only at Danjin 96 105 120 128.

Relationships

Notable Deeds and Achievements

• Achieved Perfection in Triple Wave Sword Technique (Early in his martial arts journey): Zhang Su challenged Qin Wu, an outer sect disciple who had reached the Great Success stage in the Triple Wave Sword Technique. During their battle, Zhang Su seized the opportunity to elevate his own Triple Wave Sword Technique to the Perfection stage, subsequently defeating Qin Wu. This demonstrated his strategic thinking in selecting opponents for martial arts advancement and his ability to improve during combat 8.

• Achieved Minor Accomplishment in Light Shadow Killing Sword (Prior to descending the mountain): Zhang Su entered the Cultivation Room and utilized seven of his eight compatibility points to increase the compatibility of the Light Shadow Killing Sword to 100%. Through dedicated practice, he reached Minor Accomplishment in this sword technique within two hours. This rapid progress highlighted his exceptional talent and the effectiveness of his compatibility system 15.

• Wiped out the Feitian Ridge Bandits (During his descent from the mountain): While traveling, Zhang Su encountered a caravan from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency being attacked by bandits led by He Xiongfei. Despite He Xiongfei's initial caution and attempts to test Zhang Su's strength, Zhang Su effortlessly killed three bandits with a single strike. He then used his superior movement technique and the Light Shadow Killing Sword to swiftly dispatch all remaining bandits without sustaining any injuries. This act not only saved the caravan but also demonstrated his formidable combat prowess and the concept of "slaughter" as a means to perfect his martial arts 18 25. The news of him single-handedly eliminating the notorious Feitian Ridge leader, He Xiongfei, and dozens of his men, shocked the entire city upon the escort agency's return 25.

• Defeated Jiang Cheng with a Single Strike (Upon returning to the Su Family): At a banquet hosted by the Su Family, Jiang Cheng, a martial arts genius from the Jiang Family, challenged Zhang Su to a duel. Zhang Su decisively defeated Jiang Cheng with a single strike, showcasing his exceptional skill and earning respect, albeit also envy, from those present. This victory led to Jiang Cheng admitting defeat and leaving the Su Family, and resulted in the Third Branch of the Su Family apologizing and paying compensation to the First Branch 23 24.

• Rose to the Top of the Outer Sect Disciples List (After returning to the Guiyuan Sect): Zhang Su's name disappeared from the "Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples" list, indicating his promotion to the Inner Sect. His ascent to the top spot was widely discussed among Outer Sect disciples, and news of his achievement spread throughout the Guiyuan Sect, significantly boosting his reputation. This success also benefited his family, with the Gu Family sending a congratulatory gift and the Su Family providing financial support for his training 43.

• Mastered Ten Martial Arts in Two Days (Upon entering the Inner Sect): After being recommended to Bamboo Sword Peak, Zhang Su entered the Cultivation Room. He practiced the Posuo Sword Technique, achieving Great Success in just one hour due to its 97% compatibility with his existing skills. Over the next day, he mastered nine more martial arts, with two reaching Great Success and the rest achieving Minor Success. This extraordinary learning ability demonstrated his exceptional talent and the power of compatibility in his cultivation 52.

• Achieved a Three-Star Rating in One Day (To gain access to the Fire Melting Cave): Driven by a desire to accelerate his cultivation and secure a spot in the Fire Melting Cave, Zhang Su decided to strive for a "Three-Star Disciple" rating. He applied for and passed the Two-Star rating assessment by instantly defeating ten One-Star Puppets. Immediately afterward, he applied for the Three-Star rating, shocking the Inner Sect. He then proceeded to defeat ten Two-Star Puppets, achieving the Three-Star rating in a single day. This unprecedented feat demonstrated his extraordinary combat prowess, perception, and near-Martial Sense abilities, astonishing the Inner Sect elders and disciples alike. This achievement secured him a slot in the Fire Melting Cave 59 61 63 64.

• Killed the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders (Before challenging Wei Yunzhou): During a trip down the mountain, Zhang Su single-handedly killed the Blood Slaughter Thirteen Riders, a bounty target so dangerous that even many Anjin disciples hesitated to confront them. He kept their heads in his courtyard rather than immediately claiming the contribution points, in part to avoid alerting his enemies 74.

• Defeated Wei Yunzhou with Three Sword Strikes (On the Life and Death Arena): After a month of anticipation and rumors, Zhang Su faced Wei Yunzhou, a half-step Huajin realm disciple, in a duel on the Inner Sect Martial Arts Arena. Despite being in the Mingjin realm, Zhang Su defeated Wei Yunzhou with just three sword strikes. This victory was attributed to his mastery of the Twelve-Story Killing Sword and the Small Three-Yang Force, derived from the Pure Yang Nine-Union Divine Art. This triumph solidified his reputation as an exceptional talent, defying the norms of martial cultivation by defeating a higher-realm opponent, and earned him praise from many sect elders 77 80.

• Killed Jiang Taizhen and Comprehended Divine Intent (During the Hengshan County conflict): Zhang Su killed Jiang Taizhen, a Three-Pulse Convergence expert of the Five Elements Sect, using the Wind-Thunder Sword Technique after comprehending Divine Intent. The feat greatly heightened his standing in the conflict over Hengshan County and established the terrifying potential of his swordsmanship 95 96.

• Annihilated the Huajin Bounty Board Ambush (During the Hengshan County conflict): Zhang Su faced eight Huajin experts in a single night, including Lin Huan, ranked second on the Huajin Bounty Board. He killed all eight and collected their Identity Tokens, earning eight thousand merit points and becoming recognized as the Guiyuan Sect's foremost Huajin-level combatant 103.

• Killed Dugu Jian with the Extreme Sword Style (On Drum Tower Street): Zhang Su confronted Dugu Jian in the rain as both sects watched. Dugu Jian used his perfected Five Elements Reincarnation Sword Technique, but Zhang Su's Extreme Sword Style pierced through it and killed him with a single strike to the throat 105.

• Slew Baodan Expert Ouyang Yin While at Huajin (At Hidden Sword Villa): After first surviving three Danjin-powered punches from Ouyang Yin, Zhang Su later killed the long-renowned Baodan expert. This feat—slaying a Baodan martial artist while still at the Huajin stage—was regarded as unprecedented and spread throughout the martial world 113 120 122.

• Completed the Heavenly Pride Trial (During the Three Sects Heroes Gathering): Zhang Su defeated Chu Hanjiang, a peak Gangjin martial artist who had achieved unity of internal and external force, in two strikes while only at the Danjin stage. This completed the second assessment of the Heavenly Pride Trial and made Zhang Su the fourth Inner Sect Heavenly Pride in Guiyuan Sect history 128.

• Won the Three Sects Heroes Gathering (At the Three Sects Exchange Conference): Zhang Su reached the final against Zhou Dingshan, a peak Gangjin expert of the Five Elements Sect. After his perfected conventional sword techniques failed to penetrate Zhou Dingshan's Four Elements Fusion Gangjin, Zhang Su used the Explosive Sword Style. The strike tore through Zhou Dingshan's defenses and killed him, making Zhang Su the champion of the Three Sects Heroes Gathering 130 131.

• Publicly Ascended to the Heavenly Pride Seat (After the Three Sects Heroes Gathering): Following his championship victory, Guiyuan Sect Leader Meng Shouzhen publicly announced Zhang Su's status as a Guiyuan Sect Heavenly Pride and presented him with a Heavenly Pride Token. The announcement confirmed his transformation from an ordinary Inner Sect disciple into one of the sect's central future pillars 131.

• Begins Establishing a Pure Yang Peak Faction (After becoming a Heavenly Pride): Zhang Su begins building his own team at Pure Yang Peak. He accepts former Outer Sect rival Lu Tianqing, Huajin expert Han Guiyi, and others who are willing to join, expanding his influence within the Guiyuan Sect 136.