: I reign supreme in Qishan with my sword, nine armies unite to conquer the Great Snow Mo

A great calamity of wind and thunder is brewing; await the secrets of heaven!

It is a combination of two styles of the 'Martial Saint's Ultimate Skill', resulting in a unique and transformative technique.

Since entering the ancestral temple of the Dao of the Sword, receiving the infusion of destiny and becoming a 'chosen one', after gathering the seven flavors of ancestral sword energy and receiving the nectar of Zhou Chongyang,
Ji Xiu broke through the bottleneck and, in one go, rapidly improved the 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation' by a large margin. By the time he rode the golden chariot and toured the White Mountains and Black Waters, he had successfully mastered the Xunfeng Tribulation Blade and the Thunderfire Tribulation!
This is the first time I've applied this technique to the Qishan Jiang Clan. I watched as the young and ambitious Jiang Nanke, who was destined for greatness if he were to leave the mountain, was utterly crushed and defeated on the spot.

Ji Xiu sheathed his sword, but he only felt a large portion of his profound Qi Sea suddenly empty, and a lot of blood and Qi were also drawn from the five divine treasures nourished by his internal organs, resulting in a significant loss of energy.

Given his current strength, if he were to exert all his strength to practice the Thunder and Fire Calamity followed by the Wind and Thunder Calamity Blade, he would likely be exhausted after only a few moves.

But
Others, however, were unaware of his true abilities!

For example, right now.

This rumored auspicious passing away has transformed the vast ancestral home of the Jiang clan, 'Xiqi Mountain,' into a blessed land. Under the watchful eyes of all, they will witness the prestige of his ancestral home of swordsmanship and the contemporary Daoist prodigy!
That's enough!

"It's like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy. I had just finished my imperial tour, and all those true orthodox sects I defeated, no matter how you look at them, were gone."

"Even the advance feedback received by this Jiang family's 'Jiang Nanke' is more than that!"

"If there were more characters like this, I could hone my swordsmanship through the 'Three Tribulations of Reincarnation' in no time and thus fully grasp its true essence."

"Having mastered the Wind and Thunder Tribulation Blade, one can possess such power, subduing even a master like Jushizi, who has never even entered the realm of 'titled ultimate techniques,' with a flick of his finger."

"I truly dare not imagine what it would be like if the three tribulations of 'Wind, Fire, and Thunder' were condensed into a single strike."

"What a terrifying sight it will be this time!"

"Once I have undergone nine transformations of my physical body, broken through the five limits, and attained the 'Dragon and Tiger' treasure form, I will wield this divine blade once more."

"Surely then I'll be able to break into the top ten of the Young Dragon Stele and test my mettle against those at the peak of their dragon-tiger realm, or even the young martial saints?"

Ji Xiu exhaled a breath of stale air, and the remaining seriousness and solemnity he had shown earlier vanished instantly.

He had originally thought that this prominent member of the Jiang family, who had undergone several more physical transformations than him, would be difficult to deal with.

However, it seems now...
I underestimated myself and overestimated the heroes of the world!
These few outstanding talents of the younger generation of the Jiang family have all been defeated by him.

Once he returns to his true form, how can those powerful scions of the Northern Cangdu state possibly stop Ji Xiu's ambition to become the 'Number One Xuanguan' in a state and storm into Baiyujing?
Even if they all attacked together, they probably wouldn't be enough!

Ji Xiu's double pupils still held a powerful aura, and at the same time, the 'Dongxuan Forbidden Technique' was perfected, granting him another unique attribute.

When Ji Xiu activated the Heavenly Gazing Technique, he looked at Jiang Nanke, whose neck he had held to his own, and who, even after sheathing his sword, was still not fully recovered and appeared somewhat lost and dejected, the once dashing and spirited Jiang Nanke was nowhere to be seen.
He was shocked to discover that he seemed to be able to "see through appearances and perceive the true nature", directly seeing through all his true abilities!

[The powerful Jiang family, Jiang Nanke!]

[With a bone age of over twenty-one, having undergone six transformations without any omissions, breaking through the ordinary five limits, and having entered the realm of the Crimson Dragon Sword Manual, his destiny is still hidden. If he receives the infusion of vital energy, he can become a superior 'Dragon-Snake Descendant'.]

[Annotation: Within a century, he can be called a prodigy!]

Within a century, those with extraordinary talent and innate abilities, whose destinies are clearly revealed, will be descendants of dragons and snakes!
He only glanced at it briefly, and Jiang Nanke didn't seem to notice anything unusual.

But Ji Xiu had already taken in everything, including his bone age, lifespan, innate talents, martial arts skills, and even the manifestation of his destiny!
“I relied on the Primordial Dao Register to perfect this Dongxuan Forbidden Cultivation, and the innate characteristics I awakened are so terrifying.”

Seeing such efficacy, Ji Xiu was naturally amazed.

In martial arts battles and magical duels, being able to open one's double pupils and use the 'Dongxuan Forbidden' secret technique to see through others' movements as clearly as if they were seeing through fire is already an astonishing skill.

But right now...
Ji Xiu went even further, being able to see all of his opponent's strengths and weaknesses before even making a move, thus gaining the upper hand before the fight even started!

Yuanshi Daolu
He truly deserves to be his greatest asset in this life!

Starting with honing his muscles, bones, and skin, the innate qualities he gained from martial arts techniques greatly benefited him, enabling him to achieve numerous remarkable feats.

But it wasn't until he climbed step by step, reaching a point where even the title of martial arts master was no longer far away, that he truly achieved his goal.
The characteristics and talents derived from higher-level mystical methods and martial arts techniques.
This surprised Ji Xiu even more, as it broke through the bottleneck of the original method. As long as the pre-expansion is completed, he can once again leap to a brand new 'realm' and 'achievement'!

This really surprised him.

"I can see through Jiang Nanke, that..."

Without thinking, Ji Xiu raised his head and looked at Jiang Yushu, the head of the Jiang clan, who was still sitting at the end of the banquet hall and had not moved an inch.

At this moment, the Jiang ruler's face remained as calm as a lake, revealing no trace of joy or anger.

He didn't lower himself to attack the "big family" with the power of a "giant," even though he had humiliated his family. Ji Xiu couldn't guess what this powerful clan leader was thinking.

When Ji Xiu used the 'Heavenly Insight' on the powerful Lord Jiang of Qishan.
[Qishan Jiang Zhu, Jiang Yushu]

【? ? ? 】

"Hmm, it seems that if the difference in cultivation level is too great, my unique technique will not be effective."

"It's because I don't know how big the gap is that it's like this."

"Given my current level of martial arts cultivation, perhaps I can see through anything below the 'Martial Saint' level?"

"It's alright. We can always try again later. We've already made so many breakthroughs this time. If we want more, it would be like being greedy."

"I do not yet know when the dream-entering spirituality of the Yellow Millet Dream will be exhausted, or to what extent I need to repay the advance of martial arts before I can be considered to have succeeded."

"The most urgent task is to go to the 'Wangquan Clan' and rescue that young Master Jiang, who has been so kind and generous to me, from that pit of fire!"

"Whether this action is related to the actual situation or any unforeseen circumstances, I do not know."

"But what I firmly believe in is to take control of destiny, do what I should do, and simply do my own thing without worrying about the future!"

"If the dream of wealth and power ends, and I have not yet repaid the gift from that Jiang clan leader, but instead, by some twist of fate, pushed Jiang Shu, who is not yet at his peak, into the fire pit."

"Then I would feel guilty."

Unable to discern any discernible qualities from Jiang Yushu, Ji Xiu then looked at Elder Liang, whom the Sword Dao Ancestral Court had assigned to him, but still found no clues. Thus, he began to formulate a plan.

"Uncle Jiang, I apologize for bothering you today."

"But since this elder brother of the Jiang family insists on fighting me, Wu Mu, as the Daoist of the Blade Court, bears the reputation of the Blade Court and naturally cannot back down."

"If I hadn't won today's victory by using a 'titled ultimate technique' and hadn't been slightly superior in skill, given this brother's martial arts foundation, the outcome would have been uncertain if the fight had continued."

"I have important business to attend to; I must revisit this place and return to Wangquan."

"We won't stay any longer."

Ji Xiu sheathed his sword with a graceful and decisive manner. He bowed to Jiang Yushu, who remained motionless on the throne in the main hall, before boarding the golden carriage and striding away.

Throughout the entire Qishan region, in the grand halls and courtyards of the hereditary dukedom of one of the "Nine Surnames and Ten Pillars," everyone watched as Daozi of the Sword Court departed, without uttering a sound or stepping forward to stop him!

Until the golden chariot and phoenix carriage symbolizing the Daoist prince departed into the distance.
Jiang Lingyi then looked at her father at the head of the table, her tone quite indignant:

"Father, are you just going to let him go like this?"

"In Qishan, he defeated the giant of our Jiang clan, who had awakened his ancestral blood and mastered a titled ultimate technique. As he drove away, the matter was completely settled, and there was no going back!"

"In the not-too-distant future, the entire Changbai Mountains and Heilongjiang River region, and even the entire Great Xuan Heaven, will say that Qishan has no one of talent in this generation, and that in the next hundred years, it will be overshadowed by the Dao Court once again."

"Why not invite our elder brother to punish him severely?!" "Our elder brother is a contemporary Jiang Zi, a young martial saint; suppressing this Wang Quan Wu Mu would be more than enough for him."

Before she could finish speaking, a clear and calm voice suddenly rang out, enunciating each word clearly, echoing throughout the hall:

"If that happens, the reputation of the Qishan Jiang clan in this generation will be completely ruined."

Behind the beams and pillars carved with 'red dragons and green phoenixes' lies a deep, seemingly endless ancient corridor.

At this moment, a young man in blue robes with black hair flowing like a waterfall and exuding the aura of a martial saint stood quietly among them, slowly walking over, his voice gradually approaching from afar.

The moment he opened his mouth, even someone of Jiang Lingyi's noble status among the ancestral bloodline of the Jiang clan fell silent.

It wasn't until the man in blue appeared that Jiang Yushu, who had remained expressionless since Ji Xiu's departure, finally changed, revealing a rare smile:

"Dragon Talisman, you've arrived."

"What do you think of that Daoist Wang Quan from the Daoist Ancestral Court just now?"

Jiang Longfu, a descendant of the Jiang family of Qishan in the present day, is the fifth in his generation of emerging dragons. He is about to reach the thirty-year limit and will soon be removed from the stele.

Although his potential is not as high as the top, in terms of martial arts cultivation, few in the world under the age of thirty can rival him. He has already reached the level of a martial saint and possesses several unique skills, all of which he has mastered!

Barring unforeseen circumstances, in the next hundred or even two hundred years, he will become a pillar of the state, succeeding 'Lord Jiang' and becoming the head of the Jushi family.

Therefore, as soon as he appeared, even the arrogant Jiang Lingyi did not dare to talk back or utter a word.

"In terms of talent, I am not as good as him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Longfu remained silent for a moment, and then reached a conclusion:
"At the tender age of sixteen, he has already mastered the ultimate martial arts techniques, and breaking through the five limits is as easy as eating and drinking."

"Even Zhou Chongyang, the master of the sword back then, was no better than this."

"If he were given another three to five years, even the contemporary leader of the Young Dragon Monument, the Sword Master of Jiangnan Sword Mountain, 'Chen Bai Kui,' would probably not be able to match him."

But then Jiang Longfu abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming ambiguous and difficult to decipher:

"But clan leader."

"When Dao Ting was alive, such heroes could truly be called heroes."

"If the court were to collapse..."

"And what should we do then?"

"It's nothing but a rootless duckweed."

Ok?
Jiang Yushu frowned:
"What do you mean by that? Zhou Chongyang is the 'Number One Under Heaven,' known as the one closest to becoming a human immortal in this era. With him still alive, the Blade Court will be at its peak, dominating the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River region without any worries. Even if the Sword Mountain occupies the destiny of Jiangnan, it will be difficult to suppress him. How can you talk about its overthrow?"

"However, since you entered Baiyujing and served under that Black Ice Platform Venerable, right under the Emperor's nose, you are considered highly valued. It is said that even the current Xuanjun wants to appoint you as the 'Chief of the Imperial Guard'."

"Could it be that you've obtained some inside information?"

Jiang Longfu nodded, his face showing some apprehension.

"The details are quite complicated. Please dismiss your attendants, clan leader."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yushu paused, unusually straightening his posture. He dismissed his attendants, leaving only the two of them in the magnificent palace, before speaking slowly:
"Go ahead."

Upon seeing this, Jiang Longfu immediately became solemn, and then...
He took out a talisman from his sleeve, which emitted specks of golden light. It had the Great Seal of Mountains and Rivers on it, and even a real dragon with five claws of fortune, which seemed to be about to emerge from it and soar into the sky, shaking the entire 'palace'.
Everything was on the verge of collapse!

"This is... an imperial edict from the Mysterious Lord, stamped and sealed!"

The moment Jiang Longfu was taken out, Jiang Yushu stood up abruptly, his eyes narrowing:

"No wonder you rushed back to your clan from Baiyujing day and night; something terrible must have happened."

Just as Jiang Yushu was about to press for more information...
The imperial edict was suddenly snatched away with one hand by an old man with a hunched back who appeared out of nowhere and whose aura was slightly decaying!
"Ancestor!"

"Ancestor!"

Upon seeing the visitors, Jiang Yushu and Jiang Longfu both bowed simultaneously, not daring to be negligent.

"Ah."

"By order of the Mysterious Lord."

The person referred to as 'Ancestor' by the two did not take it seriously, and lifted it with indifferent eyes, showing little reverence for 'Xuan Ting'.

"The heinous crime of treason, harboring the deposed crown princess, plotting to overthrow the dynasty, summoning six of the 'Nine Clans and Ten Pillars' from the White Mountains and Black Waters, Guanzhong and Western Shu, and raising three vassal kings to destroy mountains and temples, aiming to level the ancestral court of the Daoist sect?"

"That Xuanjun is getting crazier and crazier lately."

“Zhou Chongyang is a figure that few can be compared to in thousands of years. If the Sword Ancestor had been born in this era, he might not have been much stronger than him.”

"Nine in total, excluding those three vassal kings who falsely claim to be at the pinnacle."

"Who else can he order around?"

"Moreover, the ancestral court of the sword path was once the stronghold of one of the six sects and nine demons of the Abyss Ruins. If the sword court is destroyed, who will continue to suppress such a great threat?"

"Ignore it."

The old man slightly lifted his eyelids, a hint of disdain in his eyes, but his interest waned in an instant, and he prepared to leave. However—

When he saw the last sentence of the imperial edict, he suddenly stopped:
"Wait, the corpse of the First Mystic Lord, a secret of the ancient immortals. Could he be!?"

Bang!
The old man clenched his fists, pressed his lips tightly together, and after a long while finally spoke in a cryptic tone:
"Did that little kid who just left mention that he'd be holding a 'Taoist Ritual' in about a month?"

Seeing the ancestor's expression change repeatedly, Jiang Yushu and Jiang Longfu exchanged bewildered glances. Only after hearing what followed did they nod in agreement.

"Since that's the case..."

"I imagine the other companies will also be there."

The old man murmured, his eyes flickering.

After a while, his full head of silver hair suddenly billowed up like a torrential snowstorm, and his whole body clenched up, as if it contained the gateway to the universe. It was as if opening and closing created a 'world'!
"I haven't moved my muscles or bones for a hundred and twenty years. I've been fighting endlessly to suppress the demons and humans of the Abyss and to defend the outer heavens. It's time for me to make some plans for myself!"

"Pass down the order: one month from now, we shall join the other five sects in six separate routes, sending out official letters of invitation."

"To celebrate the advancement of the Daoist disciple of the Ancestral Court of the Sword Dao, I have come to witness the ceremony!"

The old man's eyes shone brightly, as if they contained the power of dragons and tigers. He shouted in one breath, which even caused the energy to be scattered, as if it were the might of heaven!
Six sects and nine routes, all ascending the Great Snow Mountain
This kind of setup meant that a storm was brewing even before Ji Xiu knew or realized it!

But Ji Xiu was unaware of all this.

before that.

He was already following the route he remembered, riding in the Daozi Golden Carriage, and was about to arrive at Wangquanzhuang and Daliangping!

At this moment.
In the royal estate, a young woman with indifferent brows, dressed in a fiery red wedding gown, stepped right into the royal mansion! (End of Chapter)