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

"How do I become a member?"

"Please forgive me, esteemed guest, but I should not have disturbed your enjoyment. However, the young master has stipulated that there are three conditions for becoming a member of Yingbinlou:"

First, civil officials of the fifth rank or above, or military officials of the third rank or above;

Secondly, for members of prominent families, the direct descendants within the three clans, expenses are reimbursed by the family.

Thirdly, VIP customers who spend over a thousand taels of silver at our store.

Hiss...

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's conditions, even Granny Shi couldn't help but gasp.

Such conditions are absolutely extremely demanding.

None of these are things that ordinary people can achieve; they possess status, position, and wealth—all of them.

"Thank you for letting me know!"

"Please forgive us, distinguished guest!"

Watching the foreman leave, the girl couldn't help but show a look of regret.

However, as a chef, she could also understand the difficulties faced by Yingbinlou. Who wouldn't want to try the world's number one banquet?

Even though it's expensive, is this the capital city?

There was no shortage of wealthy people, who flocked to the restaurant, so the food supply at Yingbinlou was insufficient.

Moreover, once the Great Harmony Banquet of the Nine Provinces is held, it is natural to prioritize serving the most important figures, otherwise it would lower the standard and be a fatal blow to the reputation of the Great Harmony Banquet of the Nine Provinces.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan had been preparing several plans from the very beginning.

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"call!"

Looking at Princess Taiping, who resembled an octopus, this was the last time they would practice together.

At the same time, the two of them completely absorbed the remaining divine power of the Queen Mother of the West. Even Zhang Xiaoshan felt that his Pure Yang Limitless Skill had reached the peak of the eleventh level.

With just a few hundred thousand merits, one can surely enter the twelfth level of the realm.

The most intuitive feeling is that he can control the distance of the bronze-armored warriors, reaching a distance of thousands of feet.

With the added power of the Dragon Balls, the bronze-armored warriors within a ten-mile radius were all under her control.

Even at the level of astral projection, he could see four different perspectives through the bronze-armored warrior, which was nothing short of miraculous.

"Congratulations, Princess, on reaching the Celestial Realm!"

"The realm of gods and humans?"

Even Princess Taiping, who was unwilling to wake up, couldn't help but raise her head and look at Zhang Xiaoshan with curious eyes:

"Could there be a realm above Grandmaster?"

"Grandmasters also have varying strengths, just as the pinnacle realm is divided into entry level, minor achievement, major achievement, and even the ultimate peerless realm."

Although few people reach the Grandmaster realm, there are still differences in strength. For example, when I was in the Peerless realm, I could rely on the extremely pure Pure Yang Limitless Skill to be comparable to a master in the Grandmaster realm. Breaking through to the Grandmaster realm goes without saying.

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The princess's current cultivation level is definitely above that of a Martial Emperor, and she has vaguely touched upon the highest realm recorded in the Heavenly Demon Strategy.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan was not a member of the Demonic Sect, he knew the origin of the Heavenly Demon Strategy.

Moreover, Princess Taiping's current level of cultivation completely surpasses that of herself three months ago.

Therefore, when Princess Taiping circulated her mental cultivation technique, her spiritual power was not only at least three times greater than it had been three months ago, but also more than twice as pure.

It can be said that the attack range of mental power has far exceeded ten zhang, and has even condensed into something substantial.

With such strength, he could easily overpower the Empress.

Even if it's impossible to surpass the Grandmaster realm, it's at least the 'Great Completion' of the Grandmaster realm, and a look of joy involuntarily appeared on his lips.

Even so, Princess Taiping felt that under Zhang Xiaoshan's divine power, which was like the rising sun, she was like a firefly compared to the brilliance of the moon, incomparable, and at least several times worse off.

Undoubtedly, Zhang Xiaoshan's true qi was not only terrifyingly pure, but his spiritual power was also many times stronger than that of a grandmaster like her who specialized in 'divine' power.

... ..... ...

If we're talking about surpassing the Grandmaster level, then Zhang Xiaoshan is the one.

"Next, I, Zhang, plan to go into seclusion to break through to a realm beyond Grandmaster. If anything happens to the Zhang family, I hope the princess will look after us!"

"breakthrough?"

Princess Taiping looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Can Zhang Xiaoshan break through his current level? If he does break through again, wouldn't he reach the legendary realm of shattering the void and becoming a terrestrial immortal?

How can this be?

"That's right, the Pure Yang Limitless Skill compiled by Zhang is divided into twelve levels."

Previously, Zhang had been at the peak of the eleventh level, but after helping the princess cultivate for so long, he felt that the bottleneck at the twelfth level had also loosened.

Hiss...

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, even Princess Taiping was shocked, her heart filled with turmoil.

"Once you break through, won't you, young master, shatter the void and step into the realm of a terrestrial immortal?"

"It's not that simple; it's just the peak of mental strength."

If one cultivates true qi at the pinnacle level, then at the grandmaster level, the focus is on 'spirit.' Only when essence, qi, and spirit reach their peak can one achieve the Daoist state of 'Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown'!

"Is that so? Lingyue looks forward to your successful seclusion, young master, and your entry into the realm of the Taoist immortal on land!"

Three flowers gather at the top, five energies converge at the origin!

This is precisely the realm of immortals recorded in Taoist texts, but no one has ever reached the pinnacle of essence, energy, and spirit since ancient times.

Qi is good; it is the primordial energy of the human body, which is divided into acquired and innate types, with the peak being an unparalleled realm.

Divine spiritual power and primordial spirit are generally things that only those at the Grandmaster level can access, or certain special top-tier divine techniques, such as the Tibetan Tantric Wisdom Book, the Demon Seed of the Dao Heart, and the Undying Seal Technique...

Essence is the essence of blood and vital energy, the foundation of a person. Essence is like mercury, naturally leading to the peak of physical refinement!

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan had already reached the pinnacle of essence, energy, and spirit.

Once you break through again, you will reach the realm of "Three Flowers Gathering at the Top," which is also known as the legendary terrestrial immortal.

Princess Taiping was genuinely curious whether Zhang Xiaoshan could take that unprecedented step.

If it succeeds, it will be of great help to her.

With a celestial being backing her, she felt confident and capable in everything she did.

Chapter 500 First Stop: Xiuyu Valley, See You Again, Yaoyue

"Retreat?"

Huang Rong was extremely surprised to hear that Zhang Xiaoshan was preparing to go into seclusion.

Unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, Zhang Xiaoshan decided to go into seclusion to break through his limitations, even though there was still a mess to clean up outside.

"Okay, this is nothing surprising."

Whether it's my current skill level improving or the creation of a new sword technique, I will have to go into seclusion. Rather than that, let's do it together!

As for the God of Cookery Competition?

Sister Feng, just follow the original plan. The Zhang family won't cheat, but they're not someone anyone can bully either.

Anyone who dares to lay a hand on us will be beheaded!

"Don't worry, my husband!"

Shopkeeper Feng nodded, assuring Zhang Xiaoshan that he wouldn't worry.

Indeed, if things proceeded according to the previous plan, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't need to appear at all for the Food God Assembly. She and Huang Rong were already unparalleled masters, and with Princess Taiping protecting them, who would dare to cause trouble?

Inside the house was a mysterious woman, and secretly, there was also a protector arranged by Zhang Xiaoshan—Yin Zheng Shenren—protecting the little guy.

Therefore, the Zhang family has nothing to worry about with Zhang Xiaoshan.

"In addition, the cultivation of Qinglu and the other female servants will be handled by Master Mingchen."

Piaoxu and Ninth Sister are in charge of security within the manor. Anyone who dares to overstep their bounds will be executed without mercy. Furthermore, Shana and Tina will also be at your command.

"Yes, young master!" "Three, five, three..."

Liu Sheng Piaoxu nodded. As a samurai, protecting his family was naturally his duty.

Moreover, she has the help of the two Hu sisters, who have been cultivating the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill for nearly two years. In terms of true combat power, they are even above her, the female warrior.

After all, the Tathagata Palm and the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill are two supreme martial arts techniques, and there are very few martial arts techniques in the world that can rival them.

The two Hu women originally had Shaolin skills as their foundation, and with their top-notch talent and Zhang Xiaoshan's guidance, they had long since reached a state of unparalleled mastery.

Cultivating the Heavenly Crippled Divine Skill is like adding wings to a tiger, far surpassing Jin Bu'er's half-crippled state.

Moreover, there's the Zhang family's merchant guild guards, the experts from Ghost Street, and the Blood Droplets—who would dare to provoke the Zhang family?

"As for Rong'er, she has been preparing for battle for some time now."

This Culinary God Competition is no small affair; many top chefs have participated. Moreover, any contestant who receives a letter of recommendation must possess culinary skills at least on par with the head chef of Yingbinlou Restaurant. It's a battle of the tallest among the tallest; Rong'er, don't stumble!

"Pah! You're the one who stumbled!"

Although she said so, Huang Rong took it seriously in her heart. It was a famous chef no less than the head chef of Yingbinlou, or at least at the level of an imperial chef.

There are many hidden masters among ordinary people, and many famous chefs in various regions have their own unique specialties.

Therefore, with the Food God Competition being held on such a large scale, she also felt a bit of pressure.

"By the way, before the competition, let's promote our Kyushu Datong Banquet at Yingbinlou."

Serve one portion of the Nine Provinces Banquet and one portion of the World Banquet—a grand feast to entertain these contestants, and also an excellent opportunity for publicity.

"understood!"

Shopkeeper Feng smiled, naturally knowing Zhang Xiaoshan's plan.

A resounding brand name is the foundation for a restaurant's long-term success. If the Empire State Building stands firm and the Great Harmony Banquet of the Nine Provinces becomes the official banquet, then the Zhang family will be the biggest beneficiary, and Huang Rong will also become a Grandmaster.

"Alright, next I plan to go to the Yihua Palace in Xiuyu Valley to cultivate in seclusion and break through my limits, and then create the 'flower' sword there!"

Wind, flowers, snow, and moon!

Although the name is vulgar, the Zhang family has many women, so it is impossible for Zhang Xiaoshan to create a sword technique that is only about killing.

The sword techniques needed to be both visually appealing and incredibly powerful, and they couldn't be too singular. After careful consideration, Zhang Xiaoshan decided to create four unparalleled sword techniques.

When the four sword techniques are combined, they become an unparalleled sword technique.

In this way, not only can the needs of the women with different aptitudes be met, but they can also form a sword formation and unleash extraordinary power.

As for the sword technique of combining four swords into one, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't even have a trace of it, so naturally he wouldn't name it immediately.

However, creating this sword technique requires a different environment.

Using the Dragon-Slaying Saber Technique, Zhang Xiaoshan slew countless evil dragons and cleared the area around Ping Mountain.

Now, Zhang Xiaoshan created these four sword techniques, which not only had to meet the conditions of wind, snow, flowers, and moon, but also the artistic conception. Therefore, Yihua Palace (flower), Blackwood Cliff (moon), and Tianshan (snow) became the best places for Zhang Xiaoshan.

It has both artistic conception and elegance!

"Humph!"

The only one everyone dared to envy was Huang Rong.

However, at Huang Rong's scream, Zhang Xiaoshan turned and vanished, leaving only a blushing Huang Rong, looking in the direction Zhang Xiaoshan had left in shame and anger.

"Alright, little sister, this time your challenge is quite significant."

"Don't worry, sister, they're just a bunch of scoundrels."

Huang Rong has her own pride, especially after she cultivated the Nine Yin Manual to the ninth level, her five senses became more sensitive, especially her sense of smell and taste; in terms of knife skills, she was also superior in both speed and precision in handling ingredients.

With the addition of the butcher's knife skills he learned at the restaurant, his culinary skills have improved even further.

"You, don't let yourself be caught off guard. Go to the kitchen these days and practice your cooking skills!"