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

Therefore, since both my father and mother are in the capital and have no objection to this marriage, the Zhang family will announce his marriage to the entire nation, establishing his family and career, and also taking on the responsibility of managing the family business.

boom!

Upon hearing the purpose of Zhang Xiaoshan's visit, the crowd erupted in uproar.

Many people in the martial arts world looked at Lü Su with envy; marrying into the Zhang family was like a meteoric rise to fame.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan meant that once Zhang Sheng was married and settled down, he would be of legal age, and then Zhang Sheng could take over the Zhang family business.

Whether it's a business empire, the King of the East Sea, or the East Sea base...

It can be said that any of the Zhang family's businesses is a behemoth.

Chapter 826 The Way of the Heavy Sword: Sword Qi Storm

"Congratulations, sir!"

Congratulations, young master!

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As for the safety of this decisive battle, no one was worried in the slightest.

Those who truly understand Zhang Sheng's identity and background know that Zhang Sheng can rank fourth on the Black List simply because he is known as "Confucian Zian," let alone now that Zhang Sheng can go all out.

Even a substitute can be trained by the Zhang family into such a terrifying master on the Black List.

Zhang Sheng is the true young master of the Zhang family; how could he be weaker than a substitute?

With the added boost from the Dragon Saliva Fruit, Zhang Sheng's failure to reach the Grandmaster level was due to his limited cultivation realm.

However, in terms of true strength, with the amplification from the Supreme Divine Sword, he is no weaker than a Grandmaster.

"Chen Sheng greets you, young master!"

Among the various schools of thought, Chen Sheng slowly stepped forward.

Facing Zhang Xiaoshan's indifferent gaze, Chen Sheng could sense that this martial arts legend before him was probably even more terrifying than the Wu An Jun they had met before.

After all, the final battle between Zhang Xiaoshan and the Bad Commander was sixteen or seventeen years ago.

The qualifications Zhang Xiaoshan has demonstrated are by no means limited to what they were sixteen years ago; they will only become more terrifying.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan was protected by bronze-armored warriors.

Each of these bronze-armored warriors possessed strength comparable to a top-tier grandmaster.

"It seems that after being honed by Zen Master Juexin last time, your sword energy has become even stronger."

This ability to grow stronger with each battle is a rare physique of a war god.

It's a pity you still can't let go of your rural roots; otherwise, breaking through that barrier wouldn't have been difficult for you.

"The farmers' kindness to Chen Sheng was as great as Mount Tai, and it was also Chen Sheng's final destination."

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded. This was Chen Sheng's shackle.

Everyone has their own burdens. Letting go doesn't mean forgetting kindness, but similarly, many people only pursue a higher realm and forget the basic principles of being a human being.

"Persistence is a good thing; there are great opportunities between life and death. This time, it depends on your understanding!"

Zhang Xiaoshan then looked at Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang, whose strength was not to be underestimated.

"It is rare to see the two of you standing side by side. The last time I saw the two of you forming an alliance, I was also extremely amazed by the exquisite skill of the Vertical and Horizontal Sword Technique."

"You flatter me, sir."

"It is inconvenient for Mr. Zhang to act as referee in today's match."

Both of you are renowned sword masters in the martial world, more than qualified in terms of experience and skill. I'll trouble you two for this task.

'I wouldn't dare say it's troublesome!'

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang exchanged a glance, not expecting that Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose was to have them act as referees.

However, the two did not refuse and immediately stepped forward from the crowd.

They were members of the Hundred Schools of Thought, but they were also witnesses chosen by Zhang Xiaoshan.

Therefore, both Zhang Sheng and the Black Swordsman were extremely reassured.

No one had any objections to this. Both swordsmen were the pinnacle of swordsmanship, and with their combined strengths, they were more than capable of serving as the referees in the final battle for the top spot on the Black List.

"In that case, I, Zhang, will not take up any more of your time."

As Zhang Xiaoshan left, everyone carefully examined the young man from the Zhang family who had stepped out from the crowd.

Nineteen years old, the prime of youth. She looks slightly immature...

However, topping the blacklist at such a young age is a testament to his undeniable talent. At least as the eldest son of the Zhang family's third generation, Zhang Sheng is the only one born at such a young age.

In Zhang Sheng's hand was a weathered and ancient divine sword, even its scabbard was made of black iron.

Unlike the Heavenly Secret Staff, the Pure Yang Sword now exudes a captivating, eerie light even in its scabbard.

Supreme Divine Sword!

Everyone immediately thought of the divine weapon that had emerged from the Mo Family's mechanical city.

As for the previous Burning Heart Sword, it was naturally collected by Miyamoto Musashi. Where there is a Pure Yang Sword, it is impossible to use the same material and style to forge a Burning Heart Sword.

"Zhang Sheng greets everyone!"

Looking at Zhang Sheng, who was no longer the carefree wanderer he once was, and whose noble bearing added to his domineering aura, even Gai Nie couldn't help but sigh.

You know, he used to think highly of Zhang Sheng, but he never expected that Zhang Sheng was actually a member of the Zhang family.

"Young Master Zhang, please!"

As the crowd gradually made way, clearing a space of several dozen feet around the mountaintop, and even the surrounding buildings that might be affected, they also gradually moved away.

At that time, with sword energy crisscrossing, if the distance is too close, it may cause collateral damage.

"Gentlemen, is there anything you wish to say?"

Gai Nie looked at the Black Swordsman, because he knew that the Black Swordsman's swordsmanship was not truly third.

The power of the Giant Sword Qi was overwhelming; in fact, in a sparring match, the Black Swordsman could even surpass him, reigning supreme over the Nine Provinces.

But in a true life-or-death struggle, the one who dies will definitely be the Black Swordsman.

After all, his Hundred Steps Flying Sword is only the strongest sword strike when you focus on his killing intent and unwavering determination to kill.

"This battle is a matter of life and death, success or failure in the hands of fate."

"Gai Nie, stop with the nonsense. At this point, there's no reason to back down."

"In that case, let's begin."

Wei Zhuang's lips curled into a sneer, whether mocking Gai Nie's sentimentality, the Black Swordsman's overestimation of his abilities, or both.

Instead, Zhang Sheng suddenly planted his Pure Yang Sword at his feet, then casually drew the sword from afar using his internal energy.

"The supreme divine weapon is ultimately too domineering. Today, I, Zhang, will use the Heavenly Questioning Sword to learn from you, senior."

Instead of using the supreme divine weapon, they used the sword of etiquette—Tianwen.

Everyone looked at Zhang Sheng with surprise, not expecting that this eldest son of the Zhang family was quite particular.

"Arrogance and underestimating one's enemy are the greatest enemies of a swordsman!"

The black swordsman did not become enraged, but instead swung his giant sword at Zhang Sheng with the force of thunder and the speed of a meteor.

There was no sword energy crisscrossing, but the sharp edge of the sword, when swung, smashed towards Zhang Sheng with an invincible force of 780.

The immense weight of the Giant Sword, combined with the powerful inertia it generates when swung, makes this sword strike so domineering that it can directly injure or even kill most of the top masters in the martial arts world.

However, Zhang Sheng did not panic at all, and simply blocked with his longsword.

A simple, unadorned sword strike blocked the black swordsman's lightning-fast, mountain-splitting sword.

Ding!

The sparks from the clash of the two swords erupted violently, and Zhang Sheng, wielding the Heavenly Question Sword, steadily blocked the Black Swordsman's peerless strike.

This sword strike also demonstrated Zhang Sheng's formidable strength, which was in no way inferior to that of the Black Swordsman.

Or rather, it is the unparalleled power of true qi that far surpasses that of the Black Swordsman that allows one to achieve such effortless mastery.

Ding! Ding! Ding...

Despite his failed attack, the black swordsman showed no discouragement. Instead, he swung his greatsword, Juque, wildly, unleashing a storm of sword energy that swept across the surrounding area for ten feet.

The way of the greatsword is to use the sword's inertia to continuously increase the power and speed of the greatsword while swinging it.

In this way, the more the enemy tries to dodge, the faster the greatsword becomes, and the more frantic and dense the greatsword's attacks will come from the front.

At this moment, the black swordsman was like that, wielding his heavy sword and pressing down on Zhang Sheng with one strike after another.

The overwhelming force of the sword energy storm made most of the newcomers to the martial arts world realize the terror of the Black List masters, which was even more shocking than the previous palm strikes.

Chapter 827 The Black Swordsman's 'Thunder God Sword'

Ding! Ding! Ding...

bang~

Watching the black swordsman's increasingly sharp blade, each strike carried immense power, capable of sweeping away a thousand troops.

If someone were to accidentally bump into the ground, rocks would suddenly fly everywhere, or cracks would appear several feet wide, or pits would be created three feet deep in the rocks, all before the eyes of the onlookers.

Wherever Juque points, nothing is indestructible.

The overwhelming power of the Overlord Sword Technique forced even the top experts on the Black List to primarily dodge and avoid its sharp edge.

They don't possess Zhang Sheng's Eight Tripods Divine Power, his indestructible body, or even his own True Qi, which has reached a level of over a hundred years!

Moreover, compared to Miyamoto Musashi's supreme Yang Qi, Zhang Sheng's Qi was mostly cultivated through his own practice.

Even though Zhang Yuan's grafted power was sealed within his body, after ten years of nurturing, it had become indistinguishable from his own.

Instead of simply grafting it onto someone else and instantly becoming a peerless master.

Add to that the pure Yang purple energy of the Longevity Technique at its perfected state, the refined primordial energy; the dragon saliva true energy from the dragon saliva fruit, which can refine gold and iron; and the blood-refining essence of the Nine Cauldrons' Qi and Blood, which cleanses the tendons and marrow...

At this point, Zhang Sheng's strength would make defeating the Black Swordsman a piece of cake.

Even though the Black Swordsman was already a half-step Grandmaster, how could he compare to the peerless prodigy that the Zhang family had nurtured with all their might?

At this moment, Zhang Sheng, wielding the Heavenly Question Sword, remained calm and composed, maneuvering with ease amidst the chaotic swordplay.

Moreover, the dazzling sword light would occasionally transform into a brilliant stream of light, a splitting sword shadow, or a surging sword aura...

Everyone was utterly shocked as they watched the figure strolling leisurely amidst the storm of sword energy.

Undoubtedly, another prodigy has been born in the Zhang family.

Zhang Sheng's effortless ease amidst the whirlwind of swords at this moment truly earns him the top spot on the Black List.

Zhang Sheng's swordsmanship wasn't particularly exquisite, not even reaching the level of unrestrained brilliance or leaping horns, but its strength lay in the fact that every strike perfectly blocked the black swordsman's attacks.

This wasn't Zhang Sheng underestimating the Black Swordsman; rather, it was because the Black Swordsman's attacks required others to respond with full force.

Faced with such expansive and powerful swordsmanship, Zhang Sheng didn't need to expend as much energy as others to deal with the domineering sword's edge.

Use the most energy-efficient fighting style to deplete the Black Swordsman's stamina.

Half an hour later, the black swordsman also discovered Zhang Sheng's plan.

The domineering power of the Giant Sword posed no threat to Zhang Sheng whatsoever. In fact, Zhang Sheng handled it with ease, without expending much true energy.

In this way, even if the Black Swordsman, who keeps unleashing his combo attacks, has the ability to control his power output with the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, it won't be long before Zhang Sheng consumes most of his true energy.

"Beacon fires raged across the city!"

The fierce and intense true energy of the wedding dress erupted completely, no longer under its previous precise control.

With the swing of the heavy sword, the energy, as powerful as thunder and fire, transformed what was originally just an invisible storm of sword energy into a sword energy tornado, where flames and thunder intertwined, and an aura of world destruction enveloped the entire mountain peak.

This is the Black Swordsman's true trump card!

With the force of a raging war, domineering sword energy soared into the sky, crushing the opponent with the might of heaven and earth.

Looking at the tornado sweeping across the mountaintop, it seemed as if the flames were truly reddening the sky.