In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Because of the importance of the twelve levels of mental cultivation, he was not in a hurry to break through.

After Yaoyue emerged from seclusion, he stayed in Xiuyu Valley, accompanying her to admire the flowers and the moon, living a life without any construction or renovation.

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Moreover, the Yihua Palace is filled with blooming flowers, and the Xiuyu Valley is overflowing with love flowers.

The flower sword that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to create was based on the artistic conception of these flowers dancing in the air.

Similarly, Zhang Xiaoshan spent this time studying swordsmanship.

Just like last time, he inscribed the essence of the Hundred Schools of Swordplay on a stone tablet. Combined with his recent observations, Zhang Xiaoshan had gradually gained insight.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan was not in a hurry to go into seclusion.

Such a beautiful day, yet the beauty of the woman is the only thing I cannot let down.

Therefore, while accompanying Yaoyue, he also combined this with Yaoyue's cultivation—

Amidst the swirling blossoms, the graceful figure of the beautiful woman wielding her sword, as elegant as a startled swan, was a sight to behold. Even Zhang Xiaoshan found it pleasing to the eye, and simultaneously, following Yaoyue's demonstration, he gradually perfected his Falling Flower Sword Technique.

The essence of the Falling Flower Sword Technique lies in the fine, extremely sharp sword energy hidden within its continuous and dense flow.

With the combined efforts of Zhang Xiaoshan and Yaoyue in refining the technique, the swordplay incorporated the essence of various schools, making its power even more astonishing.

"Really? It's almost time."

Upon hearing that Huang Rong had won the championship, Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but smile.

During his two-plus months at Yihua Palace, Zhang Xiaoshan knew it was time to leave, but before he left, he had to perfect the Falling Flower Sword Technique.

As for the twelve levels of mental cultivation, there's no need to rush.

"Forty thousand merits will be used to deduce the Falling Flower Sword Technique!"

Boom!

As the 40,000 merits disappeared, a soul-cleansing bell rang, allowing Zhang Xiaoshan to carefully feel the solidification of his soul power.

The stronger Zhang Xiaoshan's soul power, the more he could feel the soul bell in his sea of ​​consciousness, which had a good tempering and solidifying effect on his primordial spirit. This was also the reason why Zhang Xiaoshan was not in a hurry to break through to the twelfth level of the mental cultivation technique.

Four peerless sword techniques, one unparalleled sword technique, and five soul bell tolls.

In addition, given his recent rapid progress and the need for the Soul Bell to refine his primordial spirit, Zhang Xiaoshan decided to refine it before attempting a breakthrough.

At the same time, Zhang Xiaoshan's primordial spirit once again arrived in the long-lost giant bell space.

Looking at the Heavenly Dao Divine Runes before him, Zhang Xiaoshan could already sense the vast and profound truths within them, even after just a glimpse, having received the spatial empowerment earlier.

That was a different kind of understanding, combined with the Hundred Flowers Sword Technique, spatial empowerment... power.

Chapter 505 Falling Flower Sword Technique Puppet Zhao Min

Flowers flutter and butterflies chase each other, petals fall in profusion.

Amidst the endless sea of ​​flowers, Yaoyue and Lianxing watched Zhang Xiaoshan, who was meditating with his eyes closed.

As Zhang Xiaoshan's sword energy spread around him, a fierce wind blew and flowers flew everywhere within a range of ten or twenty feet.

They could feel a sharp and destructive sword aura gradually forming a lifeless sword prison amidst endless colorful dances.

Once someone steps into it, a flurry of flying petals will transform into countless sharp, unparalleled blades, unleashing a terrifying attack that annihilates all things.

This is a sudden realization!

For a moment, even Yaoyue and Lianxing were horrified.

Zhang Xiaoshan seems to be able to enter a state of enlightenment whenever he wants.

In such a terrifying flower-filled sword prison, how could the sword technique comprehended be a simple, unparalleled sword technique? It would probably be another unparalleled sword technique like the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique.

Suddenly Zhang Xiaoshan moved, and the sword shadow on his hand, "Azure Blood Reflecting the Crimson," became invisible for a moment.

At the same time, his movements were as elusive as a ghost, with nine figures and nine sword techniques.

There are no fixed sword moves, and each sword technique seems to be a casual dance, but in reality, the figure is graceful and elegant, as if dancing, without any murderous intent.

But those colorful petals, scattered across the sky, suddenly split in two in mid-air.

A sudden, unexpected killing intent.

Instead of being separated from the middle of the petals by sword energy, it seemed to replicate itself, spreading along a thin layer of petals, turning one petal into two, which was quite astonishing.

With the skills of Yaoyue and Lianxing, separating dozens of petals like Zhang Xiaoshan did would not be a problem.

But these petals, which were flying everywhere, were simultaneously separated, as if they had been copied, making them twice as numerous.

Such skill, such exquisite sword energy, even though Yaoyue had reached the level of a Grandmaster, was astonishing and completely impossible.

But Zhang Xiaoshan did it; this is the terrifying Falling Flower Sword Technique.

It wasn't the menacing killing intent of the sword's aura, but rather the terrifying subtlety of its depths.

Become!

Zhang Xiaoshan sensed the power of the Falling Flower Sword Technique and couldn't help but smile.

As for that terrifying scene just now, it was the result of his primordial spirit reaching its peak, allowing him to manipulate sword energy with exquisite precision.

With his current primordial spirit and the sword prison that covers ten feet, he doesn't need the Falling Flower Sword Technique to achieve this.

"Falling Flower Sword Technique, congratulations on creating another unparalleled divine skill!!"

Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan, Yaoyue's eyes showed a hint of reluctance. She knew that once Zhang Xiaoshan had achieved his goal, it was time for him to leave.

Zhang Xiaoshan originally planned to break through his mental cultivation technique, but for some reason he suddenly changed his mind and decided to create an unparalleled sword technique before continuing his breakthrough.

As for Zhang Xiaoshan's primordial spirit?

Like the rising sun, vast and boundless, she naturally had no doubt that Zhang Xiaoshan was not qualified to make a breakthrough.

"This Falling Flower Sword Technique is not considered a peerless skill, but it is still a peerless sword technique."

"Just now, it was simply because my skill was pure and profound, and the condensed sword energy was like ten thousand swords returning to their origin; coupled with the overwhelming presence of my primordial spirit, my control over the sword energy reached a sublime level."

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, Yaoyue and Lianxing were still extremely shocked.

After all, to be able to achieve such a level using only one's primordial spirit and sword energy shows just how powerful Zhang Xiaoshan has become.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaoshan unleashed the exquisite power of the Falling Flower Sword Technique.

The Nine Styles of Swordplay: Each style represents a flower. Although there are no fixed moves, through the application of the sword techniques, any move can be transformed into something extraordinary.

Like Dugu Jian, his swordsmanship was not only exquisite but also unrestrained.

Moreover, its swordsmanship is suitable for both offense and defense, and its power is boundless.

The reason there are no fixed sword moves is that if there were fixed sword moves, there would be fatal flaws.

The truly top-level swordsmanship is either extremely simple in its moves, or it is the kind of skill that surpasses all moves by having no moves at all.

Therefore, the Falling Flower Sword Technique emphasizes chasing butterflies amidst flying flowers, and everything is done from the heart!

Compared to the Dugu Nine Swords, the Falling Flower Sword Technique emphasizes starting from oneself and achieving a state of "subtle" control.

If sword energy were to be categorized into different schools, the Dugu Nine Swords would belong to the Sword School, while the Falling Flower Sword Technique could be considered a Qi School sword technique. Although its initial power might not be as great as the Dugu Nine Swords, the stronger the internal energy becomes, the greater the sword technique's power will be.

Zhang Xiaoshan stayed at Yihua Palace for another three days.

At this time, both Yaoyue and Lianxing had mastered the Falling Flower Sword Technique.

After all, this was the foundation they had built, and it was Zhang Xiaoshan's ultimate enlightenment.

Given that they are all Grandmasters, mastering a peerless sword technique would be incredibly easy for them; it wouldn't be a quick fix, even if it were difficult.

Two graceful figures, like butterflies, danced among the flowers, their swordsmanship light and their movements elegant, showcasing the beauty of swordsmanship to its fullest extent.

But the swordplay concealed a chilling killing intent; amidst the falling petals, layers of sword nets and a sky full of murderous intent.

"Your swordsmanship has reached its peak, but it seems this swordsmanship won't provide you with much of a boost!"

Swordsmanship mastered in three days!

At this moment, Yaoyue and Lianxing's strength was such that even a casual palm strike possessed earth-shattering power.

Moreover, the Pure Yin Finger they cultivated is comparable in killing power to the unparalleled Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill; this sword technique is merely icing on the cake.

However, what they truly valued was Zhang Xiaoshan's plan to create four identical sword techniques, which could be combined into one and used to form a sword formation, undoubtedly possessing immense power.

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Second stop: The Sun Moon Cult!

After parting with Yaoyue with reluctance, Zhang Xiaoshan's second stop was Blackwood Cliff.

Of the wind, flowers, snow, and moon, Blackwood Cliff may not be the highest peak, but it is the most suitable place to admire the moon.

Even when the bright moon rises over the Tianshan Mountains, what is even more ferocious is the wind and the ice and snow on the Tianshan Mountains.

As for the moon?

Not only must there be a moon, but also a beautiful woman; this is why Zhang Xiaoshan chose Blackwood Cliff.

The imagery of wind, flowers, snow, and moon was originally created for women, and the sword intent leans towards elegance.

In the world of high-level martial arts, only one's own strength can guarantee success.

Any so-called oaths, money, or power are nothing but fleeting clouds in the face of absolute strength.

Therefore, these four sword techniques can resolve Zhang Xiaoshan's biggest worry.

On Blackwood Cliff.

After burning incense and bathing, Zhao Min carried out her daily, tedious work—correcting the 'secret memorials' from various parts of the sect.

From a lowly maidservant to someone who can now directly review the sect's secret reports, Zhao Min's status and position have undergone a dramatic change in just six months.

However, Zhao Min was aware of her position and knew she could not leave the forbidden area of ​​Blackwood Cliff.

Moreover, the more information she has about the Sun Moon Cult, the less she can escape this quagmire; she's now like a puppet on strings controlled by Dongfang Bai...

With the Xuanming Elders, Gang Xiang, the Eight-Armed Divine Sword, and others all under Dongfang Bai's control, Tu Xuehua, like a gatekeeper, shuttled between the forbidden area and the front mountain, leaving her without a single subordinate she could bribe.

This kind of life made her realize that if she wanted to escape Dongfang Bai's clutches, she had to find a bigger backer.

But throughout Blackwood Cliff, let alone anyone, no one can defy Dongfang Bai's will.

Given Dongfang Bai's status as a Grandmaster, no one in the entire martial world could help her. Perhaps there was only one person, but...

Looking at the intelligence in his hand, it was about the Zhang family...

The Zhang family's grand gestures and ambitious plans, culminating in their successful publicity and championship victory, filled Zhao Min with envy.

A domineering presence that shakes the land and commands respect, a scheme full of twists and turns.

Whether it was the Great Harmony Banquet of the Nine Provinces or Madam Zhang becoming the God of Food, the business of the Zhang Family Empire Building experienced explosive growth, surpassing the previous Hong Mansion in fame.

In terms of size, the Empire State Building is more than ten times the size of the Red Mansion.

Moreover, once the Zhang family returns to Jiangnan, the Hong Mansion will remain the same Hong Mansion, the magnificent mansion, and the number one restaurant in Jiangnan.

Unfortunately, none of the Zhang family members were on the same side as Dongfang Bai, so there was no way they could help her.

Dongfang Bai even implied that if she hadn't protected him back then, he would have been the leader of the alien race in someone else's hands, and given the Zhang family's methods towards alien races, one can imagine what would have happened.

She didn't have a Taoist master grandmother or an aunt who controlled Ghost Street to plead for her orphan.

"What? Has the once ambitious Dongfang Bubai become lazy and lethargic?"

A tall, proud, and ethereal figure in white robes appeared before Zhao Min. His sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes swept past the alluring Zhao Min in her light gauze dress and looked at the languid and charming Dongfang Bai on the couch.

"Hmph, do you think I need to worry about the affairs of the Sun Moon Cult every day?"

"But what brings you here? Weren't you supposed to be in seclusion cultivating? How come you're here in 2.0?"

With a flash, even Zhao Min couldn't see Dongfang Bai's figure clearly. She instinctively felt a ghostly rainbow appear, and Zhang Xiaoshan was already holding a beautiful and charming woman in his arms.

At this moment, even Zhao Min realized the identity of the person who had come.

There is only one person in the world who can appear at Blackwood Cliff and be so dependent and gentle on Dongfang Bai.

"I am in seclusion, but not to break through to a breakthrough. Instead, I am creating a sword technique."

This is the second stop on my planned retreat, where I'll likely stay for a month, and I'll need you to help me rehearse.

"Swordsmanship?"