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

"This isn't my home. If you'd like to come home with me..."

"Asshole, liar!"

Azi immediately understood where Zhang Xiaoshan meant by "home".

In an instant, she bit Zhang Xiaoshan's arm hard, after all, Zhang Xiaoshan had never said he would leave when he was with her.

Even though she always understood, she simply refused to believe it.

But reality will eventually come to pass!

Chapter 513 Breakthrough in Seclusion at the Witch's Palace - The White-Haired Witch

"This servant greets Granny Tong and Young Master!"

Behind Lingjiu Palace, the four sword attendants, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, bowed respectfully, their beautiful eyes fixed on Zhang Xiaoshan's figure with a strange light.

They were all orphans who grew up in Lingjiu Palace, so the person they were closest to since childhood was Tianshan Tonglao.

Even the later Tianshan Child Granny, Azi, was the master they would serve.

Therefore, the man who becomes Tianshan Child Granny's husband will naturally be their future son-in-law, their only male master, and perhaps even...

After all, as the personal maids of the Child Granny, they possessed not only ruthlessness but also a sense of innocence and conviction.

This is also why the Heavenly Child Granny passed on her position to Azi.

The martial world is treacherous; only a witch can remain there.

"Get up. You have been following him to practice swordsmanship for the past two weeks."

Remember, sword techniques must not be passed on to outsiders, nor should they be revealed or exposed to others. Furthermore, his words are my orders.

"Yes, Granny Tong!"

really!

The four sword servants looked at Zhang Xiaoshan; this was truly their master.

Moreover, they followed Zhang Xiaoshan to practice swordsmanship, and although they didn't understand why, they didn't refuse since Azi had given the order.

At this moment, only the four swordsmen remained in front of Zhang Xiaoshan on the back mountain.

Gentle breeze, falling flowers, flying snow, and waning moon are all unparalleled sword techniques.

In just half a month, the sword techniques that Zhang Xiaoshan taught the four sword servants could not possibly be complete.

Even though the Qingfeng Sword Technique is the gentlest, focusing primarily on body movements and secondarily on swordsmanship, making it extremely suitable for beginners like the Four Sword Attendants who are not highly skilled, it is still not something that can be mastered in a short time.

Moreover, the other three sword techniques possess unparalleled sword energy, requiring at least a top-tier expert to even begin to demonstrate their terrifying power.

"Next, I will teach you an internal skill and a sword technique for each of you."

Swordsmanship only involves techniques; as for the inner cultivation, your level is insufficient. Therefore, you 387 need to master the sword techniques, and then practice with my guidance.

As for internal energy cultivation? What I will pass on to you is a profound and mysterious internal cultivation method—the Yi Jin Duan Gu Zhang (易筋锻骨章).

It can improve your bones and muscles, and refine your true qi. Not only does it not conflict with your current cultivation method, but it also brings great benefits. It is even not difficult to break through to the highest realm with this.

"Thank you, sir!"

The Four Sword Attendants were not of low talent; around twenty years old, they were already at the first-rate level.

Such talent would be considered top-notch even in the martial arts world. Keep in mind that Linghu Chong was only a second-rate cultivator at the age of twenty-five.

However, in Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes, it was still too low!

Even a top-tier expert would only be considered a minor leader in the Zhang family.

That's why the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter was brought out to help them improve their aptitude and break through to the highest realm.

"Alright, I'll teach you the mental cultivation method first, and you'll start practicing swordsmanship tomorrow!"

The four sword attendants had followed the Heavenly Child Granny since childhood, so they were naturally very familiar with Taoist terminology.

Therefore, the contents of the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter were not a problem for them at all. Even if there were some parts they didn't understand, they suddenly understood after Zhang Xiaoshan explained them, and the four sisters quickly entered a state of cultivation.

Next, Zhang Xiaoshan broke down the four sword techniques into hundreds of exquisite sword moves and carved them on the stone wall.

The four sword attendants, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum, could never possibly master the four sword techniques!

The only way is to disassemble it.

The original sword technique, which had no set moves, was broken down into hundreds of exquisite sword moves.

Even if it's just a rudimentary understanding of the four great sword techniques, it's still an absolutely top-tier sword technique in the martial arts world.

In particular, the four sword techniques (bjca) can be used in combination to practice sword formations, which more than doubles their value.

At that time, he felt that the four sisters' practice would summarize and refine the four sword techniques, forming a unified sword technique that could be combined into one. This was Zhang Xiaoshan's goal.

An hour later, the four sword servants finished their training.

The moment she opened her beautiful eyes, she felt the magic of the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter.

At the beginning, although it did not greatly increase their power, it did not conflict with their cultivation methods at all, and was much more refined and profound, not even on the same level.

Moreover, it also improves the muscles and bones and purifies the true qi, making it an absolutely precious and top-tier mental cultivation method among all martial arts.

At the same time, they also saw the sword techniques on the stone wall in front of them.

They were divided into four sections, and after exchanging a knowing glance, each chose a sword technique that suited them best to practice.

The exquisite swordsmanship captivated the four sword servants in just a short while.

Compared to the sword techniques they practiced, these exquisite sword moves were absolutely enough to cause a bloodbath in the martial arts world.

Since it's just a sword move, it's not difficult to learn, but its power is greatly reduced.

During the day, Zhang Xiaoshan instructed the four sword servants, and even Azi practiced the Four Sword Techniques.

At night, the beauty was as lovely as jade, and the affection between the two was deep.

Knowing that Zhang Xiaoshan might be leaving soon, Azi didn't miss any opportunity to exploit him.

Once she got on the pirate ship, there was no getting off.

Moreover, her cultivation of the Nine Yin Manual made her even more obsessed with the rapid progress of combined cultivation.

Even though my cultivation speed has slowed down recently, it is still more than three times faster than my previous cultivation of the Dissolving Power Technique.

Another half month passed, and by then the four sword servants could execute these four sets of sword moves with fluid grace.

"Next, I will be going into seclusion for a period of time."

During this time, you should continue practicing your sword techniques, honing them to a level of consummate skill, at least to the point where you can quickly react to any move I suggest and respond accordingly.

"Yes, son!"

The four sword attendants naturally wouldn't refuse; with just four sword techniques, they were already impressed by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Through Azi's training, they realized that these sword techniques were merely superficial.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned that if they practiced together and coordinated well, they would have their trump card up their sleeve.

"Little girl, I've taught you their cultivation methods. I'm going to go into seclusion deep in the Tianshan Mountains!"

"careful!"

Although she knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's strength was unfathomable, Azi was still full of worries.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan's breakthrough in seclusion was equivalent to the highest level of the Nine Yin Manual—Shattering the Void!

As for his seclusion in the back mountain of Lingjiu Palace?

Zhang Xiaoshan had no such intention.

After all, how did Boss Wu capture the Heavenly Child Granny after she lost her powers? She went up from the back mountain.

Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan had mentioned the rock climbing on the back mountain, prompting A Zi to set up some ruthless and highly poisonous traps. However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to place his hopes on that.

As for where he went into seclusion, it was in an extremely cold place on the Tianshan Mountains.

Moreover, it is located in a windy spot, where the gale is fierce and bone-chilling, and the wind resistance is no less than that of a top master's palm strike!

If you add the Wind Dragon Ball, it will definitely be even more domineering!

Black Wind Pass, that's the name Zhang Xiaoshan gave it.

Black Wind, meaning "mysterious wind," is as sharp as a knife, bone-chilling and soul-consuming.

Deep within Black Wind Pass lies a valley that runs north to south, with an elevation of over 2,500 meters and a long, narrow passage of over 1,000 meters.

Zhang Xiaoshan sat cross-legged in a secluded cave on a cliff, preparing for a breakthrough.

Below, in the center of the wind, Gui Yi sat cross-legged on a giant rock.

With the full power of the Wind Dragon Ball, the already fierce and cold wind suddenly increased in speed, reaching the level of a Category 13 hurricane.

Coupled with the biting cold wind here, it is exceptionally domineering.

"Three hundred thousand merits, breakthrough!"

After the disappearance of 300,000 merits, there was an unusual and even louder sound of a soul bell.

In an instant, Zhang Xiaoshan also felt his entire primordial spirit tremble, and then the feeling of it becoming more solid was more obvious than before, and it even became more refined.

After all, 300,000 merits are not wasted.

Then came a surge of boundless spiritual energy from heaven and earth, while a stream of innate, ethereal purple energy flowed into the pure Yang primordial spirit.

Unlike the breakthrough to the Nine Cauldrons Realm, which requires the essence of a Xuan Turtle, the gall of a thousand-year-old snake, and a divine medicine that has been cultivated for ten thousand years...

The key to a breakthrough in one's primordial spirit lies in the innate aura of purple energy, while the vast and boundless innate spiritual energy merely replenishes and purifies one's innate true qi.

Moreover, the innate spiritual energy, like a celestial river descending from heaven, was relentlessly tempering Zhang Xiaoshan's celestial body.

During Zhang Xiaoshan's primordial spirit evolution, the anomaly at Black Wind Pass attracted the attention of many people.

Especially the Witch Palace, a direct subordinate force located nearly 300 miles away!

The Witch's Palace was founded twenty years ago, when Zhang Xiaoshan may have just traveled through time.

The master of the Witch Palace is a white-haired witch who has a deep connection with the Tianshan Sect.

Legend has it that her master was an elder of the Tianshan Sword Sect. She fell in love with Huo Tiandu, the sect leader at the time, but for some reason they could not be together. So she went to the Central Plains and took in a disciple with exceptional talent—Yu Luosha!

Later, Yu Luosha was heartbroken again, her hair turned white overnight, and she returned to Tianshan, where she established the Witch Palace.

"What a strong wind!"

Several female disciples of the Witch Palace watched as the hurricane that emerged from the valley became impossible to move even when it approached within a hundred feet.

First, their skills are insufficient;

Secondly, the biting cold wind was as unbearable as a knife's edge; they feared that by the time they reached the valley entrance, they would have already been slowly tortured to death.

Upon noticing the change in the situation, several disciples immediately reported it to the White-Haired Witch.

The wind at the wind gap was already extremely fierce, but now it has suddenly intensified tenfold, something that has never happened in the past twenty years.

Even the white-haired witch had a solemn expression, vaguely sensing that there must be more to this than met the eye.

However, even she could only reach the edge of this biting, icy wind with her sharp, knife-like movements by relying on her unparalleled skill.

As for inside? Her true qi couldn't last long at all.

Moreover, encountering danger together is a life-or-death crisis.

Finally, even the White-Haired Witch was curious about what had happened inside.

She believed this was a seasonal change, or a rare celestial phenomenon, and therefore a treasure might be appearing.

Chapter 514 The Udumbara Flower Attracts the Jade Rakshasa

Ten days later, Zhang Xiaoshan woke up from his cultivation.

The cultivation of Pure Yang Gong was much smoother than that of Nine Cauldrons Divine Gong. Pure Yang Gong mainly focused on breakthroughs in the primordial spirit, and apart from the innate aura of purple qi, he didn't need to make any preparations at all.

After a period of cultivation, apart from feeling that the world was more refreshing, there were no other tangible sensations or transformations.

The eleventh level, Astral Projection, is when one's spiritual power is condensed into a primordial spirit and strengthened to a certain degree, allowing the primordial spirit to leave the body.

This level of attainment is akin to cultivating immortality, profound and mysterious.