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

That battle shook the entire martial arts world. Lin Zhennan, who had just broken through to the pinnacle of martial arts, perished together with Ren Woxing, who had reached the pinnacle of martial arts mastery, demonstrating the power of the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique.

The reason for their battle is, as in the original story:

Yue Lingshan and Lin Pingzhi returned to their original relationship, fell in love with each other, and got married on Mount Hua with the support of their families.

On the wedding day, Ren Woxing led the Sun Moon Cult to forcibly conquer Mount Hua, ostensibly to congratulate them, but in reality to subdue Mount Hua. On the spot, he severely injured Yue Buqun and his wife.

Upon seeing this, Lin Zhennan naturally stepped forward and engaged Ren Woxing in a decisive battle atop Mount Hua, ultimately resulting in their mutual destruction.

The Sun Moon Cult suffered a major decline in power as a result!

But just as Ren Yingying was about to succeed as the leader of the sect, Dongfang Bubai stepped forward.

With his unparalleled strength at the Grandmaster level, he rectified the chaos and forcibly brought Ren Yingying and Xiang Wentian under his command.

At this time, the entire martial arts world was unaware that the seemingly hidden Sun Moon Divine Cult had not only fully recovered its strength, but was even stronger than before.

However, Dongfang Bubai did not make a move, waiting for the right opportunity.

"Breaking through the eleventh level of the Golden Bell Shield in seclusion? This is just a false rumor spread by the Zhang family."

Zen Master Juexin had previously practiced the forbidden martial arts technique—the Wedding Dress Divine Skill—and yesterday he passed on all his power to Master Juezhi.

This time, he used the excuse of breaking through in seclusion to actually recover his strength.

However, after destruction comes construction. When Zen Master Juexin emerges from seclusion, he will be able to break through the eleventh level of the Golden Bell Shield!

In retrospect, this isn't exactly fake news.

Enjoying the service of a beautiful woman, Zhang Xiaoshan naturally had no need to hide anything.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Bubai also looked surprised.

"The Wedding Dress Divine Skill? Why did that old monk Juexin practice this martial art?"

"Naturally, it's for a higher realm. The Wedding Dress Divine Skill is not just the self-sacrificing, altruistic transmission of power that you imagine. Now, Zen Master Juexin has begun to recover his power and is not affected by the Wedding Dress True Qi in the slightest!"

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoshan revealed the secret of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill.

Even Dongfang Bubai was extremely shocked upon hearing this, even more so than when he heard that Zen Master Juexin had broken through the Twelve Barriers of the Golden Bell Shield.

Who would have thought that the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill," a taboo in the martial arts world, actually concealed such a secret?

In this way, the Zhang family gained two more peerless masters (half-crippled) overnight, and Juexin even had the opportunity to become a Grandmaster.

Moreover, with Zhang Xiaoshan's arrangement, there are three other experts who cultivate the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, meaning the Zhang family can produce three more peerless experts and two artificially created experts who are at least at the pinnacle of mastery.

Chapter 327 Kumārajīva's Visit to the Residence and Duan Yu's Observations in Lin'an Prefecture

"With so many experts in the Zhang family, could you spare one for me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan glanced down at Dongfang Bubai, whose eyes were full of seductive charm; he was preparing to use his beauty to seduce her.

However, since Dongfang Bubai was in charge of the Sun Moon Sect, he couldn't possibly handle everything himself. It would be good to have someone from his own faction by his side to take care of him.

After all, Dongfang Bubai is not Yaoyue; he has Lianxing by his side to look after him.

However, the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill" cannot be taught to just anyone; it must be taught to someone you absolutely trust.

"You don't have anyone around you whom you can completely trust?"

The Demonic Sect's experts are of varying skill levels, a real mixed bag. If one rashly transfers skills, the potential backlash could be disastrous!

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's words, Dongfang Bubai also began to ponder.

Saintess Ren Yingying? Xiang Wentian? The Condor Hero Shangguan Yun...

Undoubtedly, none of these elders of the Sun Moon Cult can be trusted.

Even the experts she recruited were not entirely trustworthy, leaving her with virtually no one she could rely on.

"Should I ask Feifei to help me?"

"Once the imperial forces investigate, Fei Fei's identity will be impossible to hide!"

Alright, this isn't something that can be done in a short time. Duan Yanqing will pass on his skills to Duan Yu, the heir of the Dali Duan family; as for Xingyin and Tiezhan, I can make the decision, but they are martial arts fanatics and won't have the idea of ​​dispersing their skills and starting over in the short term.

If I find a good candidate, I will choose one from among them and send them to assist you!

"Really? Thank you!"

"Hehe, that's not how you thank someone."

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"Amitabha! The Tibetan National Preceptor, Kumārajīva, has come to pay his respects to Young Master Zhang!"

At the gate of the Zhang residence, Kumārajīva's loud shout could be heard clearly throughout the entire Zhang residence.

But the Zhang family members looked strange; they shouldn't have come here if they were looking for their young master.

Who in the entire Lin'an Prefecture doesn't know that Zhang Xiaoshan built his own paradise, a place teeming with beautiful women and indulging in wine, women, and meat? He's living a life of unbridled pleasure.

“Amitabha, the young master is not here.”

However, since the Imperial Preceptor has come from afar, how could the Zhang residence be unwelcoming? Imperial Preceptor, please come in!

The voice grew louder as it approached, and as Kumārajīva saw the person, he realized it was a large monk with a fierce face and compassionate eyes.

His simple, faded monk's robe was extremely plain compared to the prestigious Zhang family's residence.

Although the Zhang family doesn't serve meat and fish in large quantities, their vegetarian meals are top-notch, and with plenty of sesame oil, Juezhi has gained a lot of weight over the years!

But his physical skills haven't suffered.

Even at their first meeting, Kumārajīva sensed an immense threat and knew that this was a formidable foe.

Thinking of the Zhang family's several top experts, he immediately probed:

"Namo Amitabha Buddha, may I ask if you are Zen Master Juexin?"

"My senior brother is currently in seclusion. This humble monk, Juezhi, greets the Imperial Preceptor!"

Juezhi bowed, and Kumozhi quickly returned the bow.

His expression revealed surprise and doubt.

After all, among the five eminent monks of the Zhang family, only Juexin, who possessed the Ten Barriers Golden Bell Shield, could pose a threat to him.

But how could a single person with a keen sense of awareness give him such a threatening sixth sense?

"Junior Duan Yu greets Master Juezhi!"

At this moment, Duan Yu, who was standing next to Kumārajīva, looked at Juezhi and bowed respectfully.

"So it's Prince Duan. Mr. Duan has been waiting for you for more than half a month. Just as you predicted, the Imperial Preceptor will bring you here!"

Upon hearing this, Kumārajīva and Duan Yu looked even more surprised and suspicious.

But Juezhi slowly and politely declined:

"Distinguished guests, the master is in the living room. Please come in!"

"Amitabha!"

Upon hearing that Master Zhang had invited him, Kumārajīva dared not delay.

Even though it's rumored that this Master Zhang doesn't know martial arts, he has three top-notch martial arts masters protecting him, a treatment that even the Tibetan king and Duan Zhengming of Dali didn't receive.

As soon as he entered the hall, Kumārajīva glanced around.

Sure enough, the River Fiends stood guard quietly to one side, and even inside the hall, Jue Zhi was there to keep them company. The protection of three top-tier experts was no joke.

Who can afford to offend the Zhang family?

"I, Zhang Yuan, pay my respects to the Imperial Preceptor and the Crown Prince!"

Zhang Yuan had a large, round belly, and his bowing posture was extremely comical.

But Kumārajīva dared not be arrogant. The Zhang family was not a martial arts family, but they were many times more terrifying than any martial arts family.

"This humble monk, Kumārajīva, greets Master Zhang!"

"Duan Yu greets Uncle!"

Looking at Zhang Yuan, who seemed completely ignorant of martial arts, the two of them didn't have much suspicion.

After taking their seats, the two were once again amazed by the luxury of Jiangnan.

The rosewood tables and chairs crafted by master artisans from Jiangnan, inlaid with freehand marble landscape paintings, possess an elegance and refinement that surpasses the opulence of the imperial palace.

The overall design of the hall is similar to the classic Chinese layout of later generations.

It possesses a touch more luxury than the current classical and old-fashioned layout, such as a glass chandelier with a diameter exceeding ten feet, a two-story study and tea room, gleaming mirror-like floor tiles, and a flawless white attic ceiling...

Even the official kiln porcelain made by the Zhang family themselves was of the highest standard, described as "white as jade, bright as a mirror, thin as paper, and resonant as a chime."

When Zhang Yuan came from the south, he took the opportunity to acquire a ceramics workshop in Jingdezhen, along with some promising materials.

In the past five or six years, the Zhang family's porcelain-making skills have reached the top level in Jingdezhen.

And all of this instantly revealed the Zhang family's status as nouveau riche.

What appear to be simple items are actually ingeniously luxurious.

"Is the Imperial Preceptor here to return the martial arts skills from the Water Pavilion?"

"Amitabha!"

Kumārajīva did not speak, but his purpose was clear.

His purpose in coming to Jiangnan was this, and he even wanted to exchange the Six Meridians Divine Sword for the Pure Yang Finger, but unfortunately Duan Yu refused to cooperate.

"As expected, Shan'er anticipated the master's purpose."

However, while it was fine for the master to consult the cultivation techniques in the Huanshi Water Pavilion, Shan'er made three requests.

"any request?"

Kumārajīva's expression was puzzled; he hadn't expected Zhang Xiaoshan to actually agree to his request.

Moreover, having planned this far, he doesn't even need to show his face.

"First, release Prince Duan. A master from the Duan family wants to meet Prince Duan!"

Three days later, the master continued to make things difficult for Duan Shizi, and the Zhang family did not stop him.

2. The martial arts manuals reviewed by the master must not be passed on to Tibet.

Otherwise, the Zhang family could not afford to be enemies with the entire Tubo Kingdom. However, the reputation of the Blood Droplets meant that once any Tubo expert stepped into the Central Plains, none of them would be allowed to leave alive!

Thirdly, the master's journey to challenge the masters of the Central Plains will inevitably lead him to encounter the Murong father and son.

Therefore, the master must not join forces with the Murong father and son to plot against the Zhang family, otherwise the Zhang family will retaliate without showing mercy due to the master's status!

The third point is a warning; whether to choose or not is up to the master.

But once the Zhang family discovers that the master is involved, the master shouldn't blame the Zhang family for being ruthless.

Upon hearing Zhang Yuan's conditions, Kumārajīva was secretly alarmed.

These seemingly insignificant conditions reveal the Zhang family's domineering nature.

"Amitabha, this humble monk will grant your request, young master."

"I hope the master will remember this!"

Zhang Yuan nodded and did not make things difficult for Kumārajīva.

As for how Kumārajīva would choose, Zhang Yuan didn't think Zhang Xiaoshan was joking.

Once the two members of the Blood Droplets have recovered and mastered their divine skills, they could easily wipe out the four religions of Tibet: Yellow, White, Red, and Flower. Therefore, if Kumārajīva thought that his words were just a bluff, he would surely pay a heavy price.

Moreover, the Zhang family has a legitimate reason to fight!

"Master Juezhi, please take the Imperial Preceptor to the study where the martial arts classics are kept!"

"Yes, sir!"

Kumārajīva glanced at the delighted Duan Yu, thinking he was celebrating too soon.

The Zhang family merely took Duan Yu to meet a master of the Duan family, and after three days they abandoned him, no longer caring whether Duan Yu lived or died.

"Young Master Duan, I'll have a servant show you around Lin'an Prefecture later."

When Shan'er returns tonight, he will take you to see a master of the Duan family. It will be a fortuitous encounter, and afterwards, escaping the entanglement of that Tibetan national teacher will be a piece of cake.