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

The blazing Yang True Qi completely countered his Undying Demonic Art.

While Zhang Xiaoshan was invincible through physical training, he also possessed supreme divine weapons—the Black Stone Spear and the Pure Yang Divine Sword.

A single sword or spear might not be enough to break through his defenses, but prolonged combat would inevitably lead to defeat. He dared not gamble on whether the Black Stone Spear could break through his physical defenses.

Once broken, its indestructible nature means it cannot be torn apart by five horses.

After all, their ancestor Chi You was destroyed by Xuanyuan.

"This is normal. The Undying Demon Body is itself a demonic art, and the final level directly leads to demonic possession."

The fact that the Chi Yuan brothers did not engage in rampant killing after achieving their goal and that they invaded the Central Plains was already an act of extreme restraint. Ultimately, the Chi Yuan brothers still did not have a treasure to suppress their demonic nature.

Where is Linglong?

I doubt Miss Linglong would use the Dragon Ball to suppress the connection between the Chi You Divine Sword and me.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Chi Xue with strange expressions.

Only then did everyone remember that besides Chi Yuan, there was another important figure in Chi You Village—the witch Linglong, who was said to have already broken through to the Grandmaster realm.

Why didn't the priestess Linglong appear during such an important river?

It's unlikely that, as Zhang Xiaoshan said, it was to suppress the connection between the 'Chiyou Divine Sword' and Zhang Xiaoshan.

It should be noted that the upgraded Chi You Divine Sword has also become the nemesis of the Immortal Demon Body.

“As long as the items sent out are not from the enemy, Zhang wouldn’t be so shameless.”

The power of merit from the Chi You Divine Sword can suppress demonic nature, and it is indispensable to the demonic arts of the Chi Yuan brothers. Otherwise, over time, the demonic nature of the indestructible demonic body will eventually devour the minds of the Chi Yuan brothers.

Or rather, the deeper one's skill, the deeper the backlash, unless the Chi Yuan brothers can reach the level of a human butcher.

But Zhang believes there can only ever be one human butcher!

Hiss...

Everyone looked at Chi Yuan and immediately showed a look of fear.

I never expected Chi You's demonic arts to be so domineering.

But recalling the overwhelming power of Chi You's demonic power during their previous encounter, they did not doubt the domineering nature of Chi You's demonic arts.

On the contrary, the Chi You Demon Sword became a treasure that could suppress demonic nature, which reminded them of the legends of the Central Plains martial arts world.

Both the Zhang family's Dragon Balls and the Empire's Dragon Balls have evolved.

The Zhang family's dragon pearl can mobilize the power of merit, and the empire's dragon pearl can absorb the power of the dragon vein. So what about the dragon pearl of their Miao village?

Is it still in the primitive stage?

For a moment, everyone looked at Chi Xue with a thirst for knowledge.

"Thank you for your guidance, young master!"

Chi Xue ignored the Twelve Cave Masters and simply bowed to Zhang Xiaoshan.

He hadn't noticed it before because the Chi You Demon Sword was inside Chi You Village, which Chi Yuan could access at any time and suppress Chi Yuan's demonic nature.

But just now, Chi Yuan showed signs of losing his composure.

If it weren't for Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang true essence restraining Chi You's demonic arts, what they might be seeing now would be a Chi Yuan possessed by demons.

Therefore, Chi You's Demon Sword must not leave Chi Yuan's side from now on.

Moreover, with the Chi You Demon Sword in hand, Chi Yuan's strength will greatly increase, and he might even reach a state of perfect harmony with the sword, perhaps rivaling Zhang Xiaoshan from before.

After all, with the Chi You Divine Sword in hand, Chi Yuan's strength will inevitably transform to a new level, and it will not be a problem for him to contend with Zhang Xiaoshan.

"No need, these are just minor matters."

Moreover, Zhang did not want another terrifying demon to emerge in the future, leading the Miao people into the abyss.

The Crimson Blood Sect Master is also a Grandmaster. He should know that the Heavenly Dao is elusive. Although it cannot be seen or touched, it is vaguely like a chessboard, and all living beings are in the game.

One thing can overcome another; when the Chi Yuan brothers are born, their nemesis will appear.

The battle for supremacy may be staged again, which would be a devastating blow to Miao territory and the Nine Provinces.

Even without a sworn enemy, the Zhang family would still intervene, and this is something Zhang does not wish to see.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Yes, the way of Heaven is elusive and unpredictable!

Just like people's attitude towards feng shui, noble people believe in it, while ordinary people do not.

Upon reaching the Grandmaster realm, they gain a connection with the heavens and the human realm, and they vaguely sense that the world is like a game of chess, in which we are all part.

No, the Zhang family is not among them!

The reason why the Bad Commander and the Martial Emperor plotted against the Zhang family back then was because they saw the Zhang family as the variable in that game.

But even without the Zhang family, once Chi Yuan is born, there will inevitably be a so-called 'savior' to save the Nine Provinces from the brink of disaster; this is the cycle of Heaven.

Chapter 858 Demanding the Golden Silkworm Gu King

"Sir, please!"

"Everyone, please!"

Inside the main hall, Zhang Xiaoshan and Chi Xue sat on equal footing. The fragrant tea served one after another was the spiritual tea from a thousand-year-old tea tree deep in the Miao region.

Compared to the so-called Da Hong Pao and West Lake Longjing tea, this is a rare treasure nurtured deep in the mountains, no less than the Zhang family's thousand-year-old fragrant tea, and even has a faint medicinal fragrance that lingers for a long time.

"You all know the purpose of Zhang's visit to Miao territory this time."

Therefore, Zhang got straight to the point and didn't stand on ceremony with everyone. This time, the leader of the Miao region alliance was the leader of the Crimson Blood Sect.

After all, within the Miao region, no force is immune to Miao Gu poison.

As for other arrangements, they will naturally be handled internally within the Miao region. The Zhang family will not interfere or be involved in matters within the Miao region.

Zhang's only request was that the forces of Chiyou Village be prevented from leaving Miao territory!

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.

This was roughly what they had discussed, and to a certain extent, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't even have the slightest restrictions.

After all, what is the definition of Miao territory?

Big or small, small or small!

Basically, as long as you don't cross Zhang Xiaoshan's bottom line, it's fine.

Moreover, once the Martial Arts Alliance is established, Zhang Xiaoshan's and their binding power will be greatly reduced, and this binding power may be abolished at any time as their ambitions grow.

"I wonder what the significance is of your establishment of this martial arts alliance, young master?"

The five transcendent forces—the Zhang family, Miao territory, the Demon 810 Sect, the Great Snow Mountain, and the nine major sects of the Central Plains—seem to have little to no interest in the Zhang family.

After all, the Zhang family is just one of them.

Moreover, if they join forces, even if the Zhang family were to fight four against one, they would have to back down.

They couldn't unite before because they had no shared interests.

However, the formation of five transcendent forces would be different. If the Zhang family were to threaten them, or if their ambitions were to reach their limit, they might unite to eliminate and control the Zhang family.

This is highly likely, unless Zhang Xiaoshan has an absolute trump card.

"All Zhang wants is a peaceful world and a prosperous era for the entire nation."

You have probably all heard the saying, "Better to be a dog in times of peace than a human in times of chaos."

To be honest, nobody wants to be a dog, but in a truly chaotic world, ordinary people without any ability are just two-legged sheep, living worse than dogs.

Zhang, having comprehended the Dao of Heaven, foresaw that this day was approaching, and that the martial world, or even the Nine Provinces, would inevitably descend into chaos.

Therefore, Zhang decided to establish a martial arts alliance to stabilize the Nine Provinces after the collapse of the empire.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood Zhang Xiaoshan's ambition.

The empire was in grave danger, as they could see.

After all, without the Dragon Emperor's suppression, Hu Hai was nothing more than Zhao Gao's puppet.

Under such circumstances, the disintegration of the empire was only a matter of time.

This was not the Ming Dynasty, where a single eunuch could wreak havoc on the court. The empire's civil officials were led by Li Si, and its military generals included members of the Wang, Meng, Zhao Tuo, and Zhang Han...

The empire is embroiled in internal strife, while rebels lurk outside, waiting for their chance to strike!

Everyone couldn't help but admire Zhang Xiaoshan's mindset of "being the first to worry about the world's troubles".

If the empire falls into chaos, it is undoubtedly the ordinary people who will suffer.

"I know you all have ambitions, but as long as you don't leave Miao territory, the Zhang family won't interfere if you establish your own warlord rule."

Similarly, if the two armies were to meet in the future, even masters of the Grandmaster level or above would not be allowed to interfere in the struggle for supremacy over the Nine Provinces.

The Zhang family was no exception!

But if anyone violates this rule, Zhang will have to take direct action to eliminate them completely!

"I'll understand later!"

Grandmasters cannot make a move?

Zhang Xiaoshan is setting the rules, and he has the absolute power to do so.

Moreover, the hidden meaning was that the Zhang family would also raise an army at that time, which confirmed Chi Xue's guess, making all the elders and the twelve cave masters extremely solemn!

Even without the Grandmasters taking action, the Zhang family accounts for half of the experts on the Black List:

The blacklist ranks first – Zhang Sheng, second – Zen Master Juexin, fourth – Confucian Zian, fifth – Demon Blade Ding Peng, and eighth – Wusheng Sword White-Clad Sword Saint.

Moreover, the Zhang family also boasts four leaders: the Evil-Repelling Sword Rain-Transforming Field, the Venerable Abbot Juezhi, and the Blood-Dropping Flying Spear...

If you think about it carefully, only by joining forces can they stand up to the Zhang family.

For a time, the ambitious individuals all gave up their plans.

They lack the advantages of timing, location, and popular support to contend with the Zhang family.

The Zhang family has provisions, equipment, and popular support...

In contrast, they could only contend with the Zhang family if they acted unexpectedly or were truly brilliant in their military strategy.

After all, the Zhang family has too many advantages, there is no comparison at all.

Unless the Zhang family members suddenly lose their minds and make a series of foolish moves, they will not have a chance.

"Young Master Zhang, I have another request. When can the Witch King return the Golden Silkworm Gu King to the Twelve Caves of Miao Territory?"

Golden Silkworm Gu King!

Everyone looked at the Twelfth Cave Master, the Gu King, surprised that the Gu King actually dared to think that way.

The Zhang family never returned the Golden Silkworm Gu King to Miao Jiang back then, and it was delayed for more than ten years. Besides the lack of opportunity, another reason was that Miao Jiang also needed to offer something in exchange.

If it weren't for Zhang Xiaoshan back then, the Golden Silkworm Gu King would have been dead without a doubt.

Moreover, over the years, a Golden Silkworm Gu King can live for sixteen or seventeen years, and the Zhang family has also consumed a lot of precious resources.

The Golden Silkworm King is no longer the same one as before; it is now a ferocious beast with six wings.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the Twelve Caves and chuckled:

"The Golden Silkworm Gu King is indeed in the Zhang family."

The Golden Silkworm Gu King survived because of the Dragon Pearl, and later under the care of the Ninth Sister, it underwent some mutations.

As you all know, the Zhang family discovered a new continent twenty years ago. Some medicinal herbs not native to the Nine Provinces, such as quinine, were found there. Furthermore, the poisons of the new continent are even more potent; back then, the Ghost Doctor sent us five of the Five Poisons, each a king among poisons.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately flashed with a sharp light.

The Gu King has mutated and is also related to things from the New World.

At this point, they had no doubts, because they were familiar with many of the cash crops from the New World contained in the Tiannan Treasure Vault.

In fact, many orchards in their Miao region are planted with crops provided by the Zhang family.

"The reason these poisonous creatures did not appear in Kyushu is because of the Zhang family's restraint."

Many of you may not understand the reason: