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

When Kou Zhong heard the news within the territory of Wu Tang, his eyes lit up.

You should know that what he practiced was the first three moves of the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique, which still has earth-shattering power to this day.

However, as the Twin Dragons' power increased, the first three moves already felt like they hadn't quite reached their full potential.

This feeling prevented Kou Zhong from fully unleashing his inner strength.

However, in terms of power, there are almost no young people who can withstand these three strikes. Only those old guys who have reached the pinnacle of their skills can put some pressure on them after the three strikes.

The complete Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique has now been revealed, which is absolutely tempting for Kou Zhong.

"You want to snatch it from the Zhang family?"

"Don't dare!"

Thinking of the immense pressure Zhang Xiaoshan and the Golden-Faced Buddha were under, Kou Zhong shook his head.

My life is more important than my swordsmanship.

"This sword technique was a tribute that the Zhang family presented to the Ming emperor. It is still in the Zhang family's hands. To steal it would be the same as stealing from the Zhang family."

Once this item enters the Ming Dynasty imperial palace and is subsequently stolen, it will have no further connection to the Zhang family, and then there will be no need for any scruples.

"Too!"

Kou Zhong nodded, immediately understanding Xu Ziling's thoughts.

Not only Kou Zhong, but even Ding Peng rushed to Ghost Street immediately after hearing about the Nine Dragon Jade Wall to verify its authenticity.

After all, the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique was domineering and unparalleled in power. He didn't believe that Zhang Xiaoshan would just give it away like that.

Moreover, it was a complete sword technique, including the ninth sword technique that even he didn't possess.

Meanwhile, countless martial arts masters gathered, waiting for the sword technique to be delivered to the capital so they could seize it.

Xu Ziling is not the only clever man; many of the older generation in the martial arts world are like that.

Only those who are courting death would dare to steal from the Zhang family.

After all, once you seize power from the imperial court, you're in deep trouble in the martial world, and the imperial court is powerless to stop you.

But once you seize the Zhang family's power and influence, even if you hide at the ends of the earth, it won't matter.

Chapter 490 The Tathagata's Nirvana in the Realm of No Sword

"I've met the young master!"

This was the second time Ding Peng had met Zhang Xiaoshan.

The first time was when he was chosen as the successor of Xingyin, and he became the Zhang family's assassin.

It was always Abbot Xingyin who contacted him, and the kind of oppression Zhang Xiaoshan used was a combination of kindness and coercion.

They were grateful for the Zhang family's kindness and support, but also wary of the Zhang family's formidable and powerful resources.

Aside from the Venerable Xingyin, Ding Peng's knowledge of Zhang Xiaoshan's mystique was limited to the Pure Yang Finger and the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique.

However, seeing that Zhang Xiaoshan gave away the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique without hesitation, just to swallow up the assets left by Wan Sanqian, it is clear that Zhang Xiaoshan is either a true businessman who prioritizes money and profit, or the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique is utterly worthless in Zhang Xiaoshan's eyes.

Judging from the reaction of the demon Yama, it's likely that both are true.

From Ghost Yama, Ding Peng also learned about the drawbacks of the ninth form of the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique—

Great master!

Therefore, both Ghost Yama and he have always practiced the Eight Forms of Dragon Slaying.

To comprehend the ninth move, one must reach the level of a Grandmaster. Heaven's will is like a blade, capable of slaying dragons!

"Master Ding, have you come here regarding the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique?"

“Indeed, Ding Peng has some doubts. He has come to ask Yama whether it is true.”

The "353" secret room.

Zhang Xiaoshan, who was preparing to go back, nodded to Ding Peng.

After all, Ding Peng also cultivated the Dragon Slaying Technique, so it's normal for him to care about it.

Moreover, Ding Peng successively obtained the True Qi of the Wedding Dress and the Yin-Yang Great Compassion Ode, and his body was full of profound True Qi, which was extremely suitable for the domineering and fierce nature of the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique.

"The Nine Dragon Jade Wall actually conceals the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique. There's no reason why you can gain something without paying a price."

Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care at all about giving away the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique.

Not to mention that the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique above requires extremely high comprehension, the sheer amount of internal energy required for its cultivation is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"However, Ding Peng, your situation still requires you to primarily use the Crescent Moon Blade Technique."

Although the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique is incredibly powerful and domineering, its immense strength and indestructible aura require a profound and powerful internal force to support it.

Moreover, it is extremely dangerous if a master swordsman gets within three feet of you.

Last time, in the battle between Uncle Ghost and the White-Clad Sword Saint, he almost lost his life within three feet.

While the crescent-shaped scimitar is slightly less powerful, it is a perfect sword technique that combines speed, power, and angle.

If one day you can reach the state where having no sword is better than having a sword, then your breakthrough to Grandmaster will not be far off.

"No sword is better than a sword?!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Peng's eyes lit up.

I never expected Zhang Xiaoshan to have such a high opinion of the Crescent Moon Saber.

Moreover, the concept of "realm" that Zhang Xiaoshan spoke of gave him insight into his future direction.

He feared the Demon Blade, but if he could achieve a level of power surpassing the Demon Blade without actually using it, that might be the true meaning of transcendence.

At that time, what was there for him to fear about the demonic blade?

"Furthermore, the more you fear the demonic nature of the Crescent Moon Blade, the greater the chance of being controlled by it."

Because you are not controlled by the knife, but by the inner demons generated by the demonic knife.

However, if one day you can perfectly control the demonic blade, it means your demonic blade has reached its pinnacle, and you are only a hair's breadth away from the realm where having no blade is better than having a blade.

Martial arts training relies on unwavering faith, not fear.

"Thank you for your advice, sir!"

Ding Peng suddenly understood, and looked at Zhang Xiaoshan. Sure enough, this young master was unfathomable!

"Uncle Gui, when the time comes, give Ding Peng a piece of the dragonfish meat I brought."

Furthermore, regarding the matter of the Demonic Sect, it should be suppressed when appropriate, or rather, Ding Peng should be brought into one of the top three families of Yangzhou Ghost Street, and the Longevity Venerable should be promoted to the position of Ghost Street Protector.

"Understood, young master!"

"Thank you, sir!"

The three families on Ghost Street represent interests, and even the old cult leader wouldn't dare to easily touch Ding Peng after learning about it.

Ultimately, the benefits brought by Ghost Street are immensely advantageous to the Demonic Cult.

Moreover, Ding Peng's joining the three factions on Ghost Street was perfectly justifiable, given his personal reputation, strength, and influence within the Demonic Sect.

In this way, Ding Peng would have a large following within the Demonic Sect, and no one would dare to turn down his interests.

"Ding Peng, we can take over the Demonic Sect's power; don't deliberately reject it."

After taking over, I will arrange for you to enter Ghost Street, and I will provide you with the goods.

After all, no one would turn down their own interests. With a little guidance, those people in the Demonic Cult will become your own confidants.

Otherwise, if the old leader of the demonic sect attacks you, you will only be able to fight back by using the power of the twelve zodiac animals.

Taking over the Demonic Sect's power, whether it's undermining the sect or developing your own power to do what you want, will be of immense benefit.

Ding Peng understood.

Seeing that Ding Peng seemed to understand, Zhang Xiaoshan nodded.

After all, as Ding Peng's influence grew, the Zhang family gained considerable power.

After seeing Ding Peng off, Zhang Xiaoshan went to the deepest secret room.

At this moment, Gu Jianhun was chanting Buddhist scriptures. Zhang Xiaoshan could tell that Gu Jianhun was truly absorbed in the reading, and in a flash, the ferocity in his eyes disappeared considerably.

Congratulations, Senior Gu!

"Humph!"

Although Gu Jianhun had let go of many things, he had not let go of the 'gratitude for imprisonment'.

"It's a pity that you didn't read through all the Buddhist scriptures beforehand; you might have already reached a higher level by now."

"You've reached a higher realm? Kid, do you want me to become your monk?"

When Gu Jianhun heard Zhang Xiaoshan's sigh, he immediately thought that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted him to "lay down his butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot".

"Senior is joking. Although the Zhang family has good relations with Buddhism, the monks we associate with are all highly virtuous and eminent monks, not just those who indulge in drinking and eating."

Therefore, the Zhang family would never try to persuade someone to become a monk.

Guiding people towards goodness is not about persuading them to worship Buddha.

Good or bad has nothing to do with whether someone is a monk or not.

"What I meant just now was that if you had possessed such a state of mind before, your battle with Hero Yan might have allowed you to comprehend a higher level of the Tathagata Palm—the Tathagata Nirvana!"

"Tathagata's Nirvana?!"

Gu Jianhun's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in confusion.

"Originally, I didn't want to say this, but considering that your anger has subsided considerably, I'll guide you on how to break the seal within your body!"

Gu Jianhun looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, whose words were full of hidden meanings, and he didn't know whether he should believe them or not.

"The Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill has a tenth form—Rebirth of Heaven and Earth!"

This is cultivating the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill to its ultimate level, like the extreme yang giving rise to yin, reaching a new realm amidst endless destruction.

This move, compared to the other nine, is like the difference between the first eight and the ninth moves of the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique.

Similarly, the Tathagata Palm technique is also like this; the Tathagata's Nirvana is also the ultimate form of the Tathagata Palm technique.

To master this palm strike, one's state of mind is of paramount importance.

Previously, the senior was full of fierce energy, easily broken, and simply unable to comprehend the ultimate secrets of the Tathagata Palm.

At this moment, the senior calmed down, having exhausted all his internal energy. If he could comprehend this palm strike, he would be reborn from the ashes, and the restriction would naturally disappear.

However, senior, please don't force it. Buddhism emphasizes sudden enlightenment, and the key to sudden enlightenment is one's state of mind!

"So you've been hiding this tenth move all along?"

"No, I haven't mastered it either; I've only heard about it."

If you, senior, successfully comprehend this, I would be eternally grateful for your life-saving grace and guidance. Please share your insights!

puff!

Gu Jianhun almost vomited blood upon hearing this. After all that fuss, the tenth move was just Zhang Xiaoshan's imagination.

And they even want to use him as a guinea pig.

"Anyway, the senior has already exhausted all his internal energy and is trapped in a desperate situation."

Think of Miss Tu; amidst despair and life-or-death situations, perhaps our predecessor succeeded.

"If I succeed, I will definitely kill you with one palm strike!"

Gu Jianhun, who had just recovered his composure, was teased by Zhang Xiaoshan and regained his irritability.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan sees this situation as a good thing.

This is not hostility.

Sometimes, releasing pent-up emotions is much better than keeping them bottled up inside.

"In that case, I shall take my leave!"

Watching Zhang Xiaoshan's departing figure, Gu Jianhun fell into deep thought and remained silent.

Although what he had just imagined was Zhang Xiaoshan's idea, he knew that the method Zhang Xiaoshan mentioned might not be impossible.