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

Even those present were startled and quickly stood up. At the same time, Song Yuanqiao looked at Zhang Cuishan and instructed him:

"Junior brother, go and invite Master. We'll go down the mountain to greet him!"

"it is good!"

Seeing Song Yuanqiao's serious demeanor, Zhang Cuishan realized that he had greatly underestimated the influence of that young master Zhang.

When the group left Zixiao Palace, they saw that Zhang Xiaoshan had already arrived with Daoist Ziyang. They were chatting and laughing all the way, and seemed to be getting along very well.

"Supreme Celestial Venerable, Song Yuanqiao (Yu Lianzhou, Yu Daiyan, Zhang Songxi) of Wudang greets Young Master!"

"Ziyu greets all the Daoist masters!"

Zhang Xiaoshan also bowed respectfully, and at the same time, three boxes of different sizes appeared before everyone's eyes as he raised his hand.

"These are the birthday gifts the Zhang family presented to Master Zhang: the Dragon-Slaying Saber, a thousand-year-old peach, and a hundred-year-old Pu'er tea!"

Upon hearing about the Dragon-Slaying Saber, everyone looked at the largest box in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand, their expressions trembling.

"Don't worry, Master Song, the Dragon-Slaying Saber isn't actually kept on Wudang Mountain."

The Zhang family will then hand it over to the Tianji Tower for disposal, and this knife will remain in the Tianji Tower as its prized possession.

My purpose in going to Ping Mountain in Miao territory this time is to find a Dragon-Slaying Saber to be paired with a Dragon-Slaying Saber technique, so as to dispel the rumors with the saber technique.

How can a single sword command the martial arts world?

Since one knife isn't enough, then pairing it with a peerless swordsmanship technique will be enough to suppress those with ill intentions on Ghost Street, or those who come to steal the knife.

"I see!"

How could Song Yuanqiao not understand that the Dragon-Slaying Saber was fake, but its power to intimidate the martial arts world was real?

The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is a martial arts property owned by the Zhang family. The Zhang family placing the Dragon-Slaying Saber within the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is also a way of telling the martial arts world—

The birth and dominance of Ghost Street!

Those in the martial arts world who wish to seize the sword must first pass the Nine Gates of Ghost Street!

The seemingly innocent forces in Ghost Street, naturally, would not back down and would even gladly accept the situation.

The supreme martial arts weapon, the Dragon-Slaying Saber;

He commands the world, and none dare disobey!

Undoubtedly, many of the ambitious individuals in Ghost Street harbor the desire to dominate the martial arts world, and isn't this an opportunity?

Although they don't possess the Dragon Slayer Sword, the interests of Ghost Street are essentially intertwined, and the Dragon Slayer Sword will undoubtedly elevate Ghost Street's prestige even further.

"Supreme Celestial Venerable, young master is very kind!"

At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng arrived with Zhang Cuishan and his wife, his eyes filled with admiration.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan's thoughts are hard to fathom, his values ​​are very sound.

Most importantly, we should not be bound by conventions and should seek alternative paths.

The legend of the Dragon-Slaying Saber: How did a single saber command the martial arts world?

Perhaps the sword holds the secret to dominating the martial world, but Xie Xun studied it for ten years, and even Zhang Cuishan couldn't find the secret. It's probably just a rumor.

I want to debunk this rumor, but unfortunately, it's already being spread by too many people.

Let alone the saying that the Dragon-Slaying Saber is divided into three parts, it's now widely rumored throughout the martial arts world that once it falls into the hands of the martial arts community, those ambitious people will surely rush to its aid one after another.

But now, the Zhang family's move has shattered the rumors with a single blow.

By channeling the secrets of the knife into swordsmanship, one can undoubtedly suppress the ambitions of many.

Decades later, when everyone saw the Dragon-Slaying Saber...

When I recall the rumors, I don't think of a knife, but rather the Dragon-Slaying Saber technique used to slay the dragon, which shook the martial arts world and made it the most powerful force in the Jianghu.

Those who have calmed down will understand that it is just a knife. Without the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique, how can it command the martial arts world?

"This junior greets Master Zhang!"

"I am ashamed to accept this favor; Wudang owes you a great debt, young master."

"I am deeply grateful to you, young master, for your covert protection of Cui Shan this time."

"It was just something casual, and it wasn't a big deal."

Zhang Xiaoshan smiled nonchalantly, but at that moment Zhang Cuishan couldn't help but step forward and say:

"May I ask, young master, how is my elder brother Xie Xun doing now?"

"Xie Xun? He is currently imprisoned in the Southern Shaolin Temple, under the care of three senior monks of the Southern Shaolin Temple."

Xie Xun will not escape this calamity. Even if he had his own reasons back then, he has killed too many innocent people. This time, there will surely be creditors coming to Shaolin to seek revenge for the dead.

As for Xie Xun's hatred, Zhang Wuxia will settle it for him!

"···"

Even though Zhang Cuishan was reluctant, Zhang Xiaoshan's words were so flawed that even Zhang Sanfeng couldn't find the slightest flaw in them.

Xie Xun's calamity was unavoidable!

His own tragic experience could not be an excuse for him to indiscriminately kill innocent people.

Moreover, this time it was debt collectors seeking revenge for the dead, so Xie Xun's death was even less of a loss.

A life for a life, a debt for a debt!

"However, if Xie Xun can achieve complete enlightenment and enter a Buddhist monastery, there might still be a glimmer of hope. It all depends on his choice."

"To become a monk? My brother would never become a monk."

"Hehe, Zhang Wuxia is wrong."

Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head, and Zhang Sanfeng looked at Zhang Cuishan, indicating that he didn't need to say anything more.

Apart from Master Ziyang of the Pure Yang Sect, no one else knew what cryptic Zhang Xiaoshan was trying to say.

"Young Master Zhang, Fellow Daoist Ziyang, please come in."

I had long heard that Pu'er tea is a specialty of southern China. To preserve it and facilitate transportation, it is compressed into tea bricks or cakes, and the longer it is aged, the more intense its aroma becomes.

This century-old Pu'er tea, the old Taoist priest is truly blessed!

Tea bricks have a limited lifespan.

But Zhang Sanfeng knew that the Zhang family would naturally use century-old Pu'er tea as a congratulatory gift, which must be a perfect, century-old, exquisite piece.

Even the Taoist Master Ziyang would find this tea irresistible.

As for the thousand-year-old peaches? They're probably no ordinary peaches either.

Chapter 321 Zhang Zhenren's Birthday - Enhanced Dragon-Slaying Saber

“Good tea!”

The aroma of tea filled the entire room, rich and mellow.

The crystal-clear tea soup, resembling a ruby, is flawless and has a smooth, mellow taste, like fine wine, making one unable to resist intoxicated by it.

A century-old Pu'er tea will either rot into a pile of fungi or transform into a higher-quality 'sacred product'!

It is even rarer than a century-old fine wine.

After all, a century-old wine, if properly stored in a cellar, is still drinkable.

But century-old tea? The vast majority of it has turned into a pile of dregs, making it impossible to drink.

"I had long heard that you brought back many fine things from Southeast Asia, but I never expected such exquisite aged tea. It is truly unique."

By the way, what are the special features of these thousand-year-old peaches?

"The thousand-year-old peach is naturally the fruit of a thousand-year-old peach tree. It was a thousand-year-old peach tree that I found at the bottom of Kunlun Valley when I went to Kunlun Mountain last time."

Although its fruit does not have the beautifying effects of the Jade Peaches, it can strengthen the body's foundation and nourish vital energy, making it extremely suitable for long-lived individuals like Master Zhang.

"The bottom of Kunlun Valley? Speaking of which..."

Suddenly, Master Zhang glanced at Zhang Cuishan, who immediately and respectfully withdrew.

He knew that this must involve the Zhang family's secrets, which were not something he could pry into.

Only after Zhang Cuishan left did Zhang Sanfeng voice the question that had been lingering in his mind.

Zhang Xiaoshan did not hide anything. Although the Flying Fish Dragon Wings were miraculous, their existence was justified, and they were not something shameful.

While Zhang Xiaoshan, Zhang Sanfeng, and Ziyang Daoren were discussing Taoism, Wudang Mountain became increasingly lively.

Zhang Sanfeng's lifespan was not the same as the lifespan that ordinary people would refer to.

Taoists believe in gods and Buddhas, and the number of the Heavenly Gang is a great number.

The celebration of Zhang Xiaoshan's 108th birthday was naturally a grand affair, especially when the news that he was offering the Dragon-Slaying Saber as a birthday gift shocked the martial arts community who came to offer their congratulations.

As for why he is a江湖人 (jianghu person)?

On Zhang Sanfeng's birthday, besides those from the martial arts world, there were also wealthy and noble families, delegations from the four great empires, and figures from Taoism and Buddhism...

However, given Zhang Sanfeng's status, it was enough for Song Yuanqiao to receive him.

Taoist masters and Buddhist monks would be taken to Zhang Sanfeng's private room for reception.

···

Snap! Snap! Snap...

At least a hundred strings of firecrackers were lit at the Taoist temples of all sizes in the mountains, all of which correspond to the number 108 of the Heavenly Gang.

Zhang Sanfeng originally disagreed with such a grand scale, but at 108 years old, he had white hair and a youthful face, and his fighting power was not diminished. He could be considered an ancestor or a senior immortal to them.

Given Wudang's current fame, Taoists are also human beings and have their own selfish desires.

Such a grand event and extensive publicity were not merely to curry favor with Wudang, but also to promote this Taoist immortal and increase Wudang's visibility.

Such a grand birthday celebration is an honor for all the Taoist temples in Wudang Mountain!

Inside the Zixiao Palace, those who came to offer their birthday wishes were lined up on both sides.

On the left are the four great empires, with high-ranking officials, noble families, and powerful clans coming to offer their birthday wishes; on the right are the Jianghu gangs and powerful families... while Buddhist and Taoist masters are at the head of the table, being monks and nuns.

The two people at the head of the two rows were Zhu Wushi, the Marquis of the Great Ming Dynasty, and the young master of the Zhang family in Lin'an.

Zhu Wushi was the only member of the imperial family among the four great empires. Even though the four empires were not on equal footing with each other, they all respected him.

Zhang Xiaoshan may be the youngest, but he ranks first in terms of both reputation and strength.

At this point, seniority doesn't matter; overall strength is what matters.

"Congratulations on Master Zhang's long life!"

"Supreme Heavenly Venerable, it is merely my birthday celebration that has troubled you all to travel so far. I am truly sorry!"

Zhang Sanfeng looked down at the dark mass of people below, at least nearly a thousand.

Even the one with the lowest status in the martial arts world was still the leader of a gang; not to mention the wealthy and powerful, who were all scions of noble families just to catch a glimpse of the old immortal's face.

Over a hundred years old, in an era when people could marry at twelve or thirteen, a generation lasted at most twenty years.

In these prominent families, six generations live under one roof, and the great-grandchildren are already eight years old.

"The fact that Master Zhang has reached the age of immortality is not just a matter for Master Zhang alone, but a symbol of the golden age of Taoism."

"Ignoring the fact that my visit is merely by imperial decree to pay homage to the immortal bones of the Taoists, the auspicious signs of the Nine Provinces, and to ensure the eternal existence of my Great Ming Dynasty!"

Everyone praised him upon hearing this.

At this point, Zhang Sanfeng's longevity was no longer just a personal matter, but rather a status as a Taoist immortal.

Despite being 108 years old, he had a rosy complexion and radiant appearance than the Taoist masters and Buddhist monks who were almost 60 years younger than him.

Moreover, their voices were full of energy, and even the most vigorous among them did not have such confidence.

"I'm just an old Taoist who's lived a long time. What kind of Taoist immortal am I!"

Today, you have all come from afar. Wudang has no special products to offer you. Yesterday, Young Master Zhang sent a jar of century-old aged tea, which is the finest in the world.

"Sharing joy is worse than enjoying it alone, so the old Taoist priest will take this opportunity to offer some tea!"

Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng's words, everyone was immediately astonished.