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

But Zhang Xiaoshan's attitude, and even the Zhang family's strength, have truly angered the Zhang family, and the consequences will be very serious.

Not to mention the information he received.

During this period, the Zhang family sent supplies and equipment worth as much as one million gold coins to the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty, the Nine Garrisons of the Ming Dynasty, and the Great Wall of the Later Zhou Dynasty.

As for the border defense of the Great Song Dynasty, it is said that a small team launched several surprise attacks on the Northern Yuan cavalry, causing heavy losses to the foreign tribes and making it impossible for them to break through the passes!

What are the attack methods and weaponry of this small team?

The Bad Commander was well aware that this was the same force Zhang Xiaoshan had used in his surprise attack on the Liao Dynasty, and the information he possessed was common knowledge among the major powers of the Nine Provinces.

It can be said that the contributions of the Zhang family are recognized throughout Kyushu.

Once they break ties with the Zhang family, no force will stand with the Bad Guys.

Similarly, once that force receives the Zhang family's help, it will be even more powerful.

Unfortunately, this was only the Wu Tang Empire, and the only preferential treatment they received was the Zhang family's iron chariots and a small allocation of resources.

Chapter 532 The Sovereign Arrives at Chiyou Village, Repelling Crimson Blood with a Single Palm Strike

Chiyou Village!

This place is deep in the mountains, surrounded by towering cliffs, a secluded paradise where the spirit of heaven and earth shines brightly.

Behind the mountain range, the Miao villages rise and fall in layers, creating a magnificent sight, reaching hundreds of feet up to a temple on the mountaintop that suppresses the mountain range, leaving one in awe.

"I am Zhang Ziyu from the Zhang family of Shendu, here to pay my respects to the chieftain!"

A long, resounding roar echoed through the Kunlun Mountains, and everyone in the Miao village looked out in confusion.

An outsider has arrived, and with such abundant vital energy, he must be a master.

Even Chi Xue, the chieftain of Chiyou Village, and several elders of the ancient Miao people were shocked and changed color, and then won.

The Zhang Family of the Divine Capital!

Although they did not know Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose, the Miao people could not be impolite to a distinguished guest who had come from afar.

Moreover, they also had questions about the bronze-armored warriors and wanted to ask Zhang Xiaoshan for advice. They had spent three divine herbs, fully expecting to be able to cultivate three grandmasters, but in the end, they were just three puppets at the pinnacle of the realm.

"boom!"

The village gates were wide open, as all the Miao people watched with curiosity.

The chieftain Chi Xue arrived with the witch Linglong, his disciple Chi Yuan, and a group of ancient Miao elders.

Behind Zhang Xiaoshan were three experts who were over ten feet tall.

The bronze-armored warrior's "ten feet" is not the same as the "seven feet" of a man, but a real ten feet and thirty-three meters. He was originally soaked in the Chaotic Demon Pool, and later the Dragon Ball blessed him, strengthening his body.

The black-armored demon god was even more terrifying, standing thirteen or fourteen feet tall, with a burly physique like a demon god, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"Greetings, Young Master Zhang!"

Only when Chi Xue sensed the aura of the bronze-armored warrior did he realize that this was exactly what they wanted.

Otherwise, Chi You Village wouldn't be idiots. Why would they spend three divine herbs to ask for three seemingly useless sets of bronze armor warriors? It was all for the purpose of forging the most powerful warriors.

Unfortunately, without the Dragon Balls, all their efforts came to naught.

Perhaps this is an opportunity.

"Ziyu greets the chieftain and all the elders."

Little sister, we meet again!

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the witch Linglong, who was still dressed as a young girl. Under the unique silver ornaments of the Miao people, she was charming, beautiful, and stunningly gorgeous.

However, compared to her previous delicate and charming appearance, the girl now exudes a cool and aloof elegance, as if she has grown up. In addition to her extraordinary temperament, her exquisite and flawless features are like those of a piece of mutton fat, perfectly sculpted.

At this moment, the witch Linglong also curiously looked at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Eight years have passed, and Zhang Xiaoshan's appearance remains the same, but he now looks somewhat haggard.

Her haggard appearance immediately reminded her of the recent rumors: that he had single-handedly severely injured the Bad Commander, which was also the reason for Chi Xue's grand celebration.

"Big brother still looks the same, I really envy him."

Taoists not only claim to maintain eternal youth, but also possess skin as smooth as ice and jade. If it weren't for their tall and masculine appearance, they would be almost indistinguishable from women.

"Young Master Zhang, please come in!"

"Thank you!"

Amid the curiosity of the Miao people along the way, they saw a scholar from the Central Plains walking side by side with the chief of the geomancer village, leading the way.

On either side were respectful elders and people from Chi Yuan, who showed no impatience whatsoever. Clearly, their backgrounds were not simple; they were at least on par with the chieftain.

In an instant, even the elders of the Miao family knew that this distinguished guest was no ordinary person.

Inside the main hall, there is a statue of Chi You that resembles a Mingwang deity!

The grotesque figures on both sides likely represent the beliefs of the Miao people.

After all, due to cultural differences, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't think there was anything wrong with these things, or that they were evil or heretical.

Ultimately, Chiyou Village can be considered the most orthodox descendants of Yan and Huang.

One account says that Chi You was the leader of one of the three major tribes, alongside Yan Di and Huang Di; another says that Chi You was a descendant of Shennong, the Yan Di; yet another says that Chi You was Yan Di himself…

Chi You is generally recognized as one of the ancestors of the Chinese people, and is known as the God of War and the Ancestor of Soldiers!

"May I ask what brings you to Chiyou's stronghold, young master?"

Even Chi Yuan and the other elders of the Ancient Miao tribe looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, but Zhang Xiaoshan remained silent, instead raising his hand and summoning the Dragon Pearl—

But above, besides the blood silkworm, there was also a 'huge' golden silkworm gu—

Gu King!

In the Miao region today, there are only three masters who possess the Golden Silkworm Gu King skill.

The Witch King, the Gu King, and their chieftain!

The Gu King in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand at this moment clearly indicated that one of them had encountered a problem.

As for why a new Gu King wasn't born?

All of this is because the Golden Silkworm Gu King is passed down through generations. Only when the pre-selected 'Gu King' devours the old Gu King can it become the new Golden Silkworm Gu King!

The fact that the Golden Silkworm Gu King was devoured also signified the demise of its master.

Therefore, the significance of this Gu King appearing in Zhang Xiaoshan's hands is self-evident.

The Witch King or the Gu King, one of them must have encountered a problem.

It should be noted that in the past, the ancient Miao people possessed seven Golden Silkworm Gu Kings, but after thousands of years of inheritance, only three Gu Kings remain.

"Young Master Zhang, has something happened to the Witch King or the Gu King?"

"Alas, this matter involves the Zhang family, so I cannot say more."

Here are some letters. Zhang's purpose this time is to prevent a conflict between the Twelve Caves and the Zhang family.

After all, the Zhang family is in business, and many of their employees are innocent. If innocent people are affected, the Zhang family cannot sit idly by.

"A single move can have far-reaching consequences. The Zhang family doesn't want these pointless sacrifices, and even less do we want our two families to fall into someone else's trap!"

The chieftain, upon receiving the letter, immediately became serious.

He vaguely sensed that this matter was unusual, after all, it involved the death of a top expert from Miao territory, which was no simple matter.

After quickly skimming through it, the chieftain's expression turned extremely grim.

Framed! Scammed!

Is this an attempt to provoke conflict between the Zhang family and the Miao village, to reap the benefits without lifting a finger, or to use the Miao village to severely damage the Zhang family?

The document contains the Prince of Jin's certificate, the coroner's examination, and the signatures of a group of powerful figures from the Martial Tang Dynasty.

Given Zhang Xiaoshan's current attitude and the Zhang family's style of doing things, Chi Xue believed that Zhang Xiaoshan would not do something so foolish.

The above explanation makes it clear that killing the Witch King would be far too easy for Zhang Xiaoshan.

Since Zhang Xiaoshan could kill the Witch King near the villa without anyone noticing, why did he need to deliver the final blow after the Witch King returned, especially in such a secretive manner?

Given the destruction of the body and the Zhang family's attitude, it's clear that someone is behind this.

However, Chi Xue still decided to test the waters.

Suddenly, the crimson aura erupted, and amidst everyone's confusion and shock, a punch and a palm strike clashed instantly.

The two men's terrifying and unparalleled energy surged like a raging sea, sweeping across the entire hall.

As the battle of true qi raged, Zhang Xiaoshan remained calm, but Chi Xue was pushed back to the head seat of the hall by Zhang Xiaoshan with a single palm strike, his tiger-like eyes staring at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

With the power of eight blood refinements and the vast, ocean-like demonic true qi, Chi Xue didn't think he was inferior to Zhang Xiaoshan or the Bad Commander.

But even though it was just a simple and direct collision, Zhang Xiaoshan still managed to knock her back with a single palm strike.

This palm strike also terrified the witch Linglong, her disciple Chiyuan, and a group of ancient Miao elders.

They could tell that Chi Xue hadn't used his full strength just now, but at least 80% of it.

Even so, he was still forcefully repelled by Zhang Xiaoshan; such strength...

"Young Master Zhang, your strength is truly formidable!"

Zhang Xiaoshan's thin frame and pale, weak appearance didn't make Chi Xue suspect that Zhang Xiaoshan was practicing some kind of external martial arts technique. He simply assumed that it was his incomparably powerful true qi that had forced him back.

"The chieftain is also incredibly powerful."

In the Central Plains, he would be considered a Grandmaster, second only to myself and the Bad Commander, with few rivals!

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's praise, everyone felt that something was off.

But after just one move, everyone understood that Zhang Xiaoshan had the right to make such a comment.

"Haha, you flatter me, young master."

After reaching the eighth level of refinement, Chi Xue's arrogance had reached the level of his ancestors.

But unexpectedly, the Central Plains has produced many outstanding individuals. First there was the Bad Commander, and now there's a prodigy like you, young master, with unparalleled talent. Heh... it seems that Miao territory will have to wait a while before it can truly establish itself in the Central Plains.

Upon hearing this, the elders of the ancient Miao tribe also looked somber.

It should be noted that the predecessors who reached the Eighth Refinement Realm almost conquered the entire Central Plains, forcing the martial arts world of the Central Plains to separate into the righteous and the evil.

But now, Chi Xue, who is also at the eighth level of the Refinement Realm, was knocked back by Zhang Xiaoshan's palm.

Clearly, with so many extraordinary talents emerging in the Central Plains, it is no longer possible for Miao territory to sweep across the Central Plains once again as it did hundreds of years ago.

(Okay) Besides, Zhang Xiaoshan said that he had few rivals, not that he and the Bad Commander had no rivals.

There are still masters comparable to Crimson Blood.

"Is that so? The chieftain has placed his hopes on him?"

"At the eighth level of cultivation, in his early forties, he might very well advance to the ninth level in ten years, reaching the realm of an ancient war god."

Zhang Xiaoshan glanced at Chi Yuan to the side and nodded.

This caused everyone's expressions to change drastically. They hadn't expected that Zhang Xiaoshan could see through Chi Yuan's true strength at a glance.

"Please rest assured, everyone. I am not a lisp. I will not tell anyone else about what happened today!"

Upon hearing this, Chi Xue glanced at Zhang Xiaoshan with gratitude.

This is their secret trump card; once others find out, they will surely eliminate it as quickly as possible.

"However, Chi Yuan must also promise Zhang that if he ever sets foot in the Central Plains, he must not indiscriminately kill innocent people there."

Zhang did not oppose the Demonic Sect's presence in the Central Plains. After all, the Demonic Sect only differed in ideology, and Zhang hoped for harmony between the Han and Miao peoples, a society where everyone loved and loved each other, not one filled with hatred and bloodshed!

"Rest assured, young master, the Miao people are simple-minded, but they are by no means indiscriminate killers!"

Both Chi Xue and Chi Yuan looked solemn.

They knew that the Zhang family was compassionate towards the world, but truly cruel to other races. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's treatment of the Miao people was already extremely lenient.

Chapter 533 Crimson Blood's Decision: Zhang Xiaoshan's Wild Idea

The Zhang family was deeply saddened by the death of the Witch King.