The Confidence to Be the Strongest at the Same Level

Having discussed fate in the abbot's secret realm, Zhang Xuezhou felt that there were indeed problems with his own fate.

Rong Tianding ran around for twelve days without encountering anything bad, while Zhang Xuezhou was embroiled in trouble almost immediately after regaining his senses. The thrill of this differential treatment was extremely strong.

But Zhang Xuezhou was satisfied with the fact that he turned misfortune into good fortune when he encountered water.

Even when he wasn't by the water, he the Unseen comfortable Mingdu Henan County, as if the water itself was protecting him.

The trip was halted for half an hour, but eventually restarted.

At the front of the carriage, Zhang An was still holding the whip and driving the carriage, while the four guards at the back had been reduced to one, with only a soldier carrying a gun following on either side.

Zhang Xuezhou ignored the recent rebellion in Nanyang City, focusing instead on the innate spiritual artifacts he had retrieved from the Abbot's Secret Realm.

This cyan wooden staff was the only Law Treasure he could grab in his desperation, and Zhang Xuezhou never expected it to play such a role, quickly turning the tide of the battle.

Using the Realm Technique to intimidate and suppress was his body's instinct, while Zhang Xuezhou's initial idea was simply to rely on the poison of this Law Treasure.

But Zhang Xuezhou never expected that his suppression would actually be combined with this treasure.

"There's even wood you don't want to chew on!"

He touched the sleepy bug inside the Heavenly Robe. This sleepy bug had previously gnawed through the bark of the wood with a single bite, but faced with the innate spiritual object whose outer skin had been peeled off, the sleepy bug showed no interest whatsoever.

After drinking some water, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but use the Refining Treasure Technique to continue the refining process.

He didn't know how long it would take to refine this innate spiritual object, but since this treasure had displayed unimaginable power, Zhang Xuezhou felt that he would refine it whenever he had free time.

The fact that the intimidation and suppression affected cultivators at the Body Transformation Realm was something Zhang Xuezhou had never even considered. This kind of suppression at the same level brought him a strong sense of excitement.

For Zhang Xuezhou, no technique, however profound or extraordinary, could compare to the familiarity and convenience he found in intimidation and suppression.

When cultivators of the same level were fighting each other, Zhang Xuezhou had never heard of any technique that could make one stand out from the crowd, even among top-tier techniques, there were different classifications.

However, with the help of this innate spiritual object, his realm suppression was greatly enhanced, and he could affect cultivators at the same realm level as him.

His most powerful technique is to quickly subdue his opponent.

The Yin-Yang School's realm techniques are profound and different from other schools, and the existence of the Mental Strengthening Chapter further makes his suppression and deterrence stronger than others. Once he adds a sufficiently powerful Law Treasure, Zhang Xuezhou feels that his battle tactics are complete.

As long as he doesn't fight beyond his cultivation level, he's likely to be the strongest cultivator in the Body Transformation Realm, and it's difficult for cultivators of the same level to defeat him in a single round.

If he can reach the Divine Ability Realm, and the effects of this treasure are still commensurate, he can also become the strongest in the Divine Ability Realm.

Given all these reasons, it's not surprising that Zhang Xuezhou worked so hard to refine the treasure.

The difference between "strongest" and "most powerful" in cultivation level is only one word, but it can lead to vastly different ways of handling things.

After nearly ten years on the run, Zhang Xuezhou had always survived by running away. Now, he felt that he could finally change his fighting style.

As long as he can stably control this innate spiritual object and it can adapt to the progress of his cultivation, and as long as he doesn't encounter a cultivation level that he can't suppress, Zhang Xuezhou will no longer hesitate to confront it head-on.

He chanted incantations and continuously imprinted Law Power marks onto the blue wooden staff.

Occasionally, after Zhang Xuezhou had repeatedly refined the artifact many times, he would drip a drop of blood onto the wooden staff, attempting to connect with the Law Treasure's essence.

"Cousin, you said this stick is a treasure. I remember you have another stick. I don't feel like these sticks are useful at all."

Zhang Xuezhou only stopped the ritual when the carriage came to a stop.

He stopped what he was doing and saw Rong Tianding's head peek over, curiously examining the treasure. He couldn't understand why Zhang Xuezhou often treated sticks as treasures; this was so different from the treasures he had imagined.

"It only works if it's suitable for you!"

Without the fossilization technique, the blue rock staff would be of no use to Zhang Xuezhou.

Without the ability to deter and suppress, this innate spiritual object cannot play its role.

Furthermore, suppressing opponents at the same level is not something that ordinary people can possess. Zhang Xuezhou is someone who has activated the ability of deterrence and suppression ahead of time. As a Body Transformation Realm, he possesses the suppression ability of the Divine Ability Realm, which in itself transcends a level.

If other powerful cultivators were to use this innate spiritual artifact, it might enhance its deterrent and suppressive power, and might even change the rules of suppression, but it would be extremely difficult to achieve suppression at the same level.

"If your cultivation level becomes high enough in the future to control this treasure, I will give you a valuable artifact then!"

Zhang Xuezhou's treasures were constantly being worn down, but he did indeed have a few truly valuable items.

For example, Heavenly Robe, green rock wooden staffs, innate spiritual objects made of wood, Suihou Pearl, storage bags, and Purity Bamboo.

The treasures that survived his many years of ups and downs were all carefully selected; they were either unusable or possessed invincible power and had not been lost in various battles.

Zhang Xuezhou agreed that Rong Tianding's treasure was the Suihou Pearl, but this pearl involved Emperor Jing, and he could not entrust it to Rong Tianding without certain abilities, lest it cause trouble that would be difficult to resolve.

However, Zhang Xuezhou must say that the Suihou Pearl has an extremely strong effect on Yin objects. This treasure is one that Zhang Xuezhou does not understand and has never explored, and it should be extremely suitable for the Corpse-like School.

"If you put it that way, cousin, I suddenly feel as clear-headed as ice, and I really miss cultivating and progressing," Rong Tianding said happily.

"I eagerly await the day when your cultivation level catches up with mine or even surpasses mine!"

Zhang Xuezhou responded with a smile.

Whether it's Zhang Manqian or Rong Tianding, they are both people around Zhang Xuezhou. He also hopes that the people around him will become stronger and stronger, because he himself needs these people to protect his safety.

"Lord Dongfang, we have arrived at Gongxian. Shall we change our riders and horses here and continue our journey to Luoyang under the cover of night?"

Zhang An, standing outside the carriage, asked a question, which prompted Zhang Xuezhou to nod.

As long as no one piles up logs and stones on the official road, it is actually quite safe. Traveling day and night is a common occurrence, and a carriage can travel three or four hundred miles a day.

Now that he had the convenience of official documents, Zhang Xuezhou did not want to travel slowly on the last leg of the journey, and felt that returning to Chang'an City as soon as possible was the most important thing.

"I'll go deliver the official documents and bring over the men, horses, food, and cart wheels!"

Rong Tianding, familiar with the procedures, jumped off the carriage, while Zhang An looked on with envy.

Zhang An was clearly envious of Rong Tianding, who could follow Zhang Xuezhou, an official in Chang'an City. Du Zhou, whom he followed, was extremely capable, possessing wisdom, insight, and strength, but he didn't know how long he would have to wait to get ahead, or how many brothers would be able to follow him and enjoy the good life.

He bowed and scraped to Rong Tianding, his face showing a hint of obsequiousness, completely unlike a True Spirit Realm martial artist.

After Rong Tianding left, Zhang An cautiously brought his head closer to the carriage.

"Lord Dongfang, our Lord Du..."

"Du Zhou is very capable. With a recommendation, he will surely rise to great heights in the future!"

"Can the adult guarantee it?"

"Now that he's returned to Nanyang with the credit, he no longer needs my protection!"

Zhang An seemed not to understand the value of those two experts from the Xiong State.

Cultivators at the Body Transformation Realm are not as common as cabbages. If you take their heads to claim credit, the Prefect of Nanyang is very likely to be promoted. It would be quite normal for him to promote someone as capable as Du Zhou as well.

It wouldn't be surprising if Du Zhou were to enter Chang'an City someday.

He offered a few words of advice, thus escaping the trouble of being asked for favors. These words delighted Zhang An, who felt that he had finally made it in Nanyang by following Du Zhou.