Legend of Zhan Zhao

Chapter 125 This divine skill is just what I need!

Colorless Void Sword.

The scabbard is made of ebony, three feet seven inches long, and weighs six pounds four ounces.

The sword is forged from cold iron and is completely unadorned, except for the cloud pattern that is faintly visible on the edge of the blade, and four Sanskrit characters are engraved near the hilt.

Before Zhan Zhao grasped the sword, it remained silent in its sheath, like ordinary iron.

As he drew his sword, a faint sandalwood scent emanated from it, and the blade even trembled slightly.

Upon seeing this, Jie Wen's eyes immediately relaxed: "It seems that Junior Brother is indeed the master of this weapon. He saw form in emptiness and realized emptiness from form. I hope that Junior Brother can use this sword to forge a great reputation in the martial world."

He was relieved.

Zhan Zhao remained silent.

Although Jiekong named his sword "Sekong Sword" after his Dharma name, it was quite fitting.

But the problem is that in another world's Buddhist sect, there is a person named Shi Feixuan whose sword is also called the Sword of Form and Emptiness.

One day, he will roam the martial world wielding the sword of color and emptiness...

It always feels weird.

However, he really liked this sword.

That feeling of perfect harmony with one's state of mind, which even made one's inner energy more vibrant, was truly rare.

Zhan Zhao's original sword was given to him by the Wine Taoist.

When asked for their name, they wouldn't tell him, which was typical of their style.

Zhan Zhao simply chose the name "Nameless".

The nameless sword appears unremarkable and is not at a disadvantage in combat with any weapon.

On the Bian River, he fought with Lady Gu. Lady Gu was holding the Heart Demon Guide and exchanged blows with the Nameless Sword hundreds and thousands of times without suffering any damage.

Han Zhaoye's Nine Dragons Divine Fire Prison's move, Nether Dragon Soul Erosion, has the ability to corrode weapons, but it did not damage the Nameless Sword. Zhan Zhao simply extended a finger and wiped away the true energy.

It is clear that it is no ordinary product.

However, this sword is purely based on stats; it may be tough and durable, but so far no mechanics have been revealed.

The Colorless Sword of Daxiangguo Temple is different.

Zhan Zhao infused the true energy of the Six Hearts Clarity Technique into his body, and it instantly became as easy as his own arm, displaying extraordinary power.

Using this method to unleash sword energy will surely yield twice the result with half the effort.

This is the divine weapon that everyone in the martial arts world seeks.

Take Su Wuqing's Panlong Silk as an example. It is extremely suitable for infusing true qi. In the hands of a master, it can be transformed in countless ways and has all sorts of incredible effects.

If it could enhance martial arts skills, it would be highly sought after by everyone. In the competition among masters, sometimes the difference between them is just a hair's breadth. How could anyone refuse?

"That's it!"

Zhan Zhao had no reason to refuse.

The color-emptiness sword doesn't mean anything; he has an open and honest heart, so why be sensitive?
Seeing his junior brother accept the sword, Jiewen felt relieved. He then looked at the baggage on his back and said, "Junior brother, while you are organizing the clues, I will handle any people from the palace who come. Don't be too hasty."

Just as Zhan Zhao was about to say this, his senior brother spoke up first, and Zhan Zhao felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing it: "Thank you, senior brother."

"The five factions are united in spirit; this may be the last time the martial world witnesses this unity. From now on, a new martial world will emerge!"

Jiewen muttered to himself, then shook his sleeves and clasped his hands together, saying, "Amitabha! This humble monk is leaving!"

Zhan Zhao didn't share the sentiments of someone directly involved; he only felt curious because he happened to be there.

The murder at the Pang residence was a coincidence, but it ultimately struck the capital like a thunderbolt.

It even involves the rise and fall of the five major factions.

Zhan Zhao returned to his monk's quarters and laid out the case files from his bag, which were piled high with them.

Open and watch.

It got dark very quickly.

During this time, Gu Lin quietly went inside to light the lamps without disturbing anyone.

After an unknown amount of time, perhaps around midnight, Zhan Zhao pressed his brow, got up and stretched, and gave a wry smile.

He had originally had high hopes.

After all, Xuan Yinzi spoke with great conviction, and it was the culmination of many years of hard work, with more than one person still investigating the clues.

This unconsciously aroused his expectations as well.

As a result, Xuan Yinzi's ability to investigate cases, while not exactly a complete mess, was certainly appalling.

Zhan Zhao originally thought that as a martial arts master, with the help of Luo Shijun, a local tyrant in the capital, and after conducting undercover investigations for so long, he should at least have some obvious breakthroughs.

But in reality, the investigation was haphazard and disorganized, with many different directions being investigated in a chaotic and disorganized manner.

For example, regarding the events surrounding the death of the former crown prince, all the physicians in the capital were summoned to the Imperial Medical Bureau to pool their wisdom and efforts. Instead of focusing on the key figures, Xuan Yinzi meticulously recorded the details of each physician's situation.

Instead of comparing and summarizing, they just jotted it down hastily.

As for the distinguished guests of Tianxianglou selected over the years, they are simply the individuals involved.

In other words, whenever the other party made even the slightest contact, Xuan Yinzi would seize the opportunity to summon them and repeatedly inquire about the smallest details.

Zhan Zhao can detect lies, but a master can even detect heartbeats and blood flow to test them.

The problem is that there is often a big difference between knowing that someone is lying and seeing through the truth.

Take the Pang family murder case as an example. Even if Xuan Yinzi could sense Luo Shijun's emotional changes, it was like looking at flowers through a fog.

This person's ability to solve cases is far inferior to his alchemy and martial arts skills, not to mention one-tenth, probably not even one-hundredth or one-twelfth.

The same applies to the other detectives.

"If this could be found out, the Imperial City Guard would have solved the case long ago. Why would Xuan Yinzi need to conduct a secret investigation?"

"It's a good thing he even emphasized inside that he was there to fill in the gaps in the Imperial City Guard's duties..."

"what?"

Zhan Zhao's gaze suddenly shifted. He returned to the table, looked at the thick stacks of files, and then turned to the imperial city.

When a major case becomes a cold case, there are often two possibilities. One is that the murderer was skilled, clever, and meticulous, eliminating all clues and leaving investigators with nowhere to begin.

Another possibility is that the problem lies with the investigators. Perhaps they went in the wrong direction, or their technology was outdated, or they were simply being passive and uncooperative, which would have led to the case becoming an unsolved mystery.

Then let's look at the death of the former crown prince...

'Imperial City Guard?'

'But Xuan Yinzi clearly stated that Guo Huai was utterly loyal to the Empress Dowager, and upon witnessing the death of the former Crown Prince, he was overcome with grief. The Imperial City Guard was under Guo Huai's jurisdiction; how could he possibly be passive in investigating the case?'

Zhan Zhao narrowed his eyes and suddenly said, "Junior brother?"

Gu Linzheng was outside the door when he pushed it open and entered: "Senior brother, it's time to rest."

Zhan Zhao asked, "Has Guo Huai come by?"

"No."

Gu Lin advised, "Even if this Grand Eunuch comes, the temple will stop him. Don't worry, Senior Brother."

'No! He might not come...'

Zhan Zhao originally thought that Guo Huai would definitely come.

In the case of the Zhong Kui painting, the only reason Guo Huai came to entrust him with investigating the case was because "Zhong Kui" kidnapped people at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, which was approaching.

This is to prevent problems before they occur.

This reveals his cautious nature.

Or rather, Guo Huai would eliminate even the slightest possibility of error when dealing with the Empress Dowager.

Now that Luo Shijun has exposed an old case involving the Empress Dowager's own flesh and blood, and there is also a detective who has already solved the Zhong Kui painting case, Guo Huai should come over for both reason and emotion.

Even if we can't find out the truth, it's still an attempt, and what if we find something?

Therefore, Zhan Zhao instructed the temple staff to delay Guo Huai if he arrived and not to agree to the terms.

He needs to review the case files first, get a clue, and then make a decision.

But right now, Guo Huai's absence is precisely the biggest clue.

'As expected, anything involving royalty runs very deep!'

After seeing Gu Lin off, Zhan Zhao took a deep breath and neatly put away the files.

Whether it was useful or not, it was all the result of Xuan Yinzi's hard work.

He wasn't sleepy, and after thinking for a moment, he opened the book "Martial Arts Reincarnation Method".

This technique was created by Xuan Yinzi, and its origin is the first on the list of mental cultivation methods, the Martial Morality Classic.

Perhaps the monks of Daxiangguo Temple would say sourly that the Vairocana Buddha Mantra is the best in the world, but the reality is that no one has mastered the Vairocana Buddha Mantra for too long, so it has fallen from first to second place, and is actually ranked below the Wudaojing.

Being the best in the world is bound to inspire aspiration.

Zhan Zhao was no exception, and he carefully flipped through the pages.

Of course, he knew very well that the worst thing in martial arts is to try to learn too much without mastering anything.

If you try to learn everything but fail to learn anything well, the worst outcome will be what happens.

Therefore, he had no intention of cultivating this martial arts reincarnation method; at most, he would try to understand it by analogy.

Even if it is very strong, it is definitely not as important as the foundation of swordsmanship brought by the Six Lines Formless Sword Qi and the Heart Sword Divine Technique.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!"

However, after Zhan Zhao had skimmed through this not-so-thick martial arts reincarnation manual, his eyebrows rose and he murmured, "I didn't expect this to be a technique specifically prepared for those below the Grandmaster level."

This method aligns with the principles of Taoism and the natural order, just as heaven and earth encompass all things without leaving a trace, and the sun and moon revolve endlessly, shining eternally.

Specifically, it has three effects.

First, it is the fusion of merits, like all rivers flowing into the sea.

All martial arts and extraordinary skills require the refinement of acupoints during the initial learning stage.

Many vital acupoints are required in different martial arts, but the methods of condensation are different. At most, they can be used as a reference for each other, but cannot be practiced at the same time.

However, once one cultivates the Martial Dao Reincarnation Method, this limitation can be broken, and the power of the acupoints of different techniques can be combined into one.

Not only can it reduce the difficulty of condensation, but it can also accelerate the accumulation of power. Moreover, the stored true energy can be absorbed into thousands of streams and valleys, transforming into great rivers and lakes, so abundant that it is unstoppable, and it is easier to open up the innate Qi Sea.

Secondly, it conceals its sharpness and returns to simplicity.

True energy is contained within, hidden as if in the void, and great skill appears clumsy; this can conceal the path of martial arts, making it impossible for the enemy to detect.

No wonder Xuan Yinzi was curious about Zhan Zhao's lineage from the beginning; it turns out he could also hide his own identity.

Thirdly, it is about accumulating vital energy and circulating it throughout the body.

This method is the most miraculous. During the daily internal circulation, one silently accumulates inner energy, forming a seed of reincarnation.

In times of crisis, one can either break the Dao Seed and unleash power far exceeding normal levels, or concentrate all one's life's power into the Dao Seed and pass it on to others.

This kind of power transfer, compared to the forceful transfer of nine-tenths of Madam Gu's power, is not only faster but also avoids any extra waste.

Even if the person who receives the transmission of skills cannot ascend to the top of the martial arts world in one step, the benefits they can obtain by cultivating the martial arts reincarnation method are unparalleled.

After reading the manual, Zhan Zhao understood Xuan Yinzi's good intentions.

This technique, created from the perspective of a grandmaster and based on the profound wisdom of the Martial Arts Classic, is indeed feasible. However, it will not rank high on the list of martial arts techniques because it is not comprehensive and is specifically designed for martial artists below the grandmaster level. It also requires a great deal of effort to create.

Generally speaking, grandmasters want to continue climbing the limits of martial arts and reach the realm of the divine, but they simply don't have the time or energy for it.

Xuan Yinzi created this martial arts reincarnation method, primarily because he knew that Lao Jun Temple was severely damaged and feared that the sect would be extinct. That's why he poured his heart and soul into it to repay the kindness of his sect in nurturing him.

Xuan Yinzi himself was too involved, and sending the message directly back to Lao Jun Temple might cause unnecessary consequences.

Therefore, after discovering Zhan Zhao's abilities, they first passed them on to him, and then asked him to find an opportunity to pass them on to the disciples of Lao Jun Temple, thus achieving their goal.

"This divine skill is just what I need!"

Zhan Zhao accepted the gesture, stood up solemnly, and bowed deeply.

After the ceremony, return to your seat, face upwards with your palms facing the sky, and begin to circulate your profound inner energy—

Practice!

Martial Arts Reincarnation Technique!
(End of this chapter)