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

"Don't be surprised. I, Zhang, am not speaking without reason. You should try practicing this unique skill first."

If problems arise, simply stop practicing.

On the contrary, if you succeed, although the Sunflower Manual may not be as profound as the Yin-Yang School's manual, it still has its merits.

Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation surprised Dongjun, who then nodded and put away the Sunflower Manual.

Although the Sunflower Manual takes an unorthodox approach, it actually pursues the Dao of "the transformation of heaven and man".

It shares a similar approach with the Yin-Yang School, which split from Taoism and also took an unorthodox path.

At least in terms of their mental techniques, they should be evenly matched.

"Thank you, sir!"

"No need, it's just a simple mental cultivation method."

I hope that when you leave this cold prison, you will remember the promise you made today.

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoshan flicked his fingers, and a pure Yang finger energy entered Dong Jun's body.

What seemed like a simple action, however, was that the moment the pure Yang finger energy entered Dong Jun's body, he instantly felt that the Yin-Yang curse, which was originally like a bone-deep infection, was now gradually disappearing and becoming invisible, like snow melting in spring.

You should know that this was a forbidden Yin-Yang spell personally planted in her body by Donghuang Taiyi.

Once she steps out of this cherry blossom ice prison and loses the suppression of its cold energy, the forbidden curse will erupt, causing her to suffer a fate worse than death, an extremely miserable existence.

But unexpectedly, this terrifying Yin-Yang forbidden spell was neutralized by Zhang Xiaoshan with just a single Pure Yang Finger Force.

Faced with such a terrifying state, Dongjun suddenly felt that his choice might have been the right one.

She is also a master of the Yin-Yang School, and a top-level master who reached the peerless realm ten years ago.

The reason she was subdued by Donghuang Taiyi was that Donghuang Taiyi was a grandmaster, and the quality of his true qi was above hers. To break the Yin-Yang curse, she would have to surpass Donghuang Taiyi's mastery of true qi.

Zhang Xiaoshan's methods are different.

The pure yang energy contained within the Pure Yang Finger Technique has endless wondrous uses.

Most importantly, Zhang Xiaoshan's true qi quality is far below that of Donghuang Taiyi, much like the difference between innate true qi and acquired true qi.

Therefore, Dongjun understood that Zhang Xiaoshan really wouldn't care about a top expert like her.

Like an ant that can be destroyed with a flick of the finger, her greatest value is probably knowing the secrets of the Yin-Yang School.

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Zhang Xiaoshan walked out of the Cherry Blossom Ice Prison and turned from the Purple Shell Water Pavilion to the courtyard of the Fusang Divine Tree.

At this moment, the shade of the Fusang Divine Tree occupied an area with a diameter of twenty or thirty zhang, almost half the width of the pavilion.

Even Zhang Xiaoshan had to admire the Empire's capabilities; they were able to transplant such a huge sacred tree onto the ship. Without a gantry crane, the manpower and resources required were unimaginable.

When Zhang Xiaoshan arrived at the foot of the Fusang Divine Tree, the Moon Goddess and the Lord of the Clouds also rushed over upon hearing the news.

"Moon Goddess (Yun Zhongjun) greets Young Master Zhang!"

However, Zhang Xiaoshan ignored them at this moment. Instead, he leaned against the trunk of the Fusang Divine Tree, feeling its vitality.

Xuan Nu watched Zhang Xiaoshan's actions from the side, remaining silent.

She understood that this Fusang Divine Tree was no ordinary tree; otherwise, Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't have been so surprised and solemn.

After exchanging greetings with Yun Zhongjun, the Moon Goddess stood curiously to one side, understanding that Zhang Xiaoshan must have sensed something.

Three-quarters of an hour later, Zhang Xiaoshan suddenly turned his hand over and a golden dragon ball appeared in his palm.

Pure Yang Dragon Pearl!

Looking at the familiar yet mysterious divine object before them, no one expected that Zhang Xiaoshan would suddenly bring out this treasure.

"300,000 merits, strengthen!"

Boom!

A bell tolls, cleansing the soul and refining the spirit.

Then, under Zhang Xiaoshan's control, everyone watched as the Pure Yang Dragon Pearl slowly rose into the air, and then fell down streams of mysterious Xuanhuang merit energy that resembled Dao essence.

What kind of aura makes one feel extremely clear-headed?

It felt as if I had suddenly been transported from a heavily polluted city to a pristine natural world, and every pore on my body opened up, greedily inhaling the freshness and fragrance of nature.

Even the Mysterious Woman possessed a profound and mysterious understanding of the universe, a gateway to all wonders.

This process lasted for fifteen minutes. As Zhang Xiaoshan retrieved the Dragon Pearl, the entire Fusang Divine Tree noticed a tremendous change.

Golden and radiant, it shines like a small sun under the sunlight.

"Was that the legendary power of merit?"

The Moon Goddess looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a dazed expression, her beautiful eyes revealing a look of amazement.

She had previously heard the secret rumors about the Imperial Dragon Balls, which said that the Imperial Dragon Balls absorbed dragon energy to evolve and could manipulate the power of the dragon veins.

The Zhang family's Dragon Pearl 637 was nurtured by Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang Qi and evolved through the merits and fortune of the Zhang family, thus it could mobilize the legendary and ethereal power of merit.

Although there are many examples, only what you see with your own eyes is true.

However, what they saw with their own eyes today greatly broadened their horizons.

"That's right, it's not just the power of merit, but the merit of strengthening the Fusang Divine Tree is five times that of a supreme divine weapon and fifty times that of a peerless divine weapon!"

Hiss...

Upon hearing about Zhang Xiaoshan's energy expenditure, even the Moon Goddess and the Cloud Lord couldn't help but gasp in shock.

I never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan had just used up so much merit.

"Why would you, young master, expend so much merit to strengthen the Fusang Divine Tree? This is an imperial treasure!"

"An imperial possession?" It actually refers to her Yin-Yang School!

The Moon Goddess didn't believe that Zhang Xiaoshan was simply having a sudden burst of kindness; she feared he was harboring possessive intentions.

"Don't worry, if I wanted to steal it, I wouldn't be so reckless."

The reason Zhang just strengthened this Fusang Divine Tree is all due to the effect of this Fusang Divine Tree, which will be of great use to your navigation.

Firstly, the Fusang Divine Tree can suppress the sea for ten miles. As long as the Fusang Divine Tree is present, there will be no great winds or waves on the sea within a ten-mile radius, allowing ships to sail safely!

"Really?"

The Moon Goddess and the Lord of the Clouds looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Suppressing the sea for ten miles without causing a ripple? This is like a treasure from a mythical legend. Could the power of merit be so miraculous?

"You will know the truth once you have sailed on."

However, another function of his is to accelerate the cultivation of Yang-attribute True Qi and soothe its violent tendencies, such as in the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, Nine Yang Divine Skill, and Dragon Elephant Divine Skill…

Zhang Xiaoshan made no attempt to avoid mentioning the two of them.

After all, it's already in the Zhang family's hands, and once it goes to sea, the Zhang family will have the final say.

Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan will also increase manpower:

Firstly, we need to cultivate here; secondly, it's best to strike first.

Chapter 717 The Miracle of the Mirage - Solar-Powered Spotlight

The Fusang Divine Tree is an ancient divine tree!

Legend has it that the dwelling place of the divine bird, the three-legged golden crow, is a sacred tree with the most yang attribute.

Being able to reach the 300,000 merit enhancement standard, the Fusang Divine Tree is not just a ten-thousand-year-old divine tree, but also unique in its special characteristics.

Just as a sacred tree can suppress the turbulent flow of pure Yang Qi, practitioners of the Bridal Gown Divine Skill can alleviate the terrible pain caused by photosynthesis when cultivating beneath it; the success rate of reaching the critical juncture of life and death in the Nine Yang Divine Skill can be increased by 30%...

It can be said that the Fusang sacred tree has a great effect.

The existence of the Fusang Divine Tree had always been in distant legends, and even Zhang Xiaoshan was seeing this legendary divine tree for the first time.

The enhanced Fusang Divine Tree, in addition to amplifying the cultivation of Yang True Qi and suppressing storms, can also suppress natural disasters such as 'earth dragons turning over' and 'black sandstorms'.

The final amazing skill – collecting solar energy resources!

During the day, the branches and leaves collect solar energy from the sun shining on the sacred tree through photosynthesis.

At night, the sacred tree slowly releases the light energy collected during the day to illuminate the darkness, achieving the effect of streetlights.

Indeed, 300,000 merits ultimately yielded this solar-powered street light, which is now the most common type of street light in modern times.

And here, it's almost like a miracle.

Of course, this is only one of the effects.

The real benefit of solar energy resources is that they can benefit the lucky ones who communicate with the sacred tree, helping them increase their power. This is also why the Fusang Sacred Tree can increase the speed of cultivation.

This is almost an unconventional, high-end jade bed!

That night, the Fusang Divine Tree shone brilliantly in the darkness. Had Zhang Xiaoshan not ordered his men to move the ship ten miles away, Sanghai City would likely have become a true city that never sleeps.

Even so, this strange phenomenon was still witnessed by the spies on the ship.

The magnificent golden light, the ancient trees in full bloom, and the miraculous scenery are truly a wonder of the ages.

Even the Moon Goddess and the Lord of the Clouds did not expect the Fusang Tree to undergo such a change.

Such a vast and dazzling radiance illuminated the entire mirage as if it were daytime, something the Fusang Divine Tree had never experienced before.

Thinking of the methods Zhang Xiaoshan had used during the day, they immediately realized that this was Zhang Xiaoshan's ability.

Subsequently, news of Zhang Xiaoshan's enhancement of the Fusang Divine Tree quickly spread among the major factions.

The empire possesses the aura of a dragon, and the Zhang family accumulates merit.

With Zhang Xiaoshan solving the mystery of the two Dragon Balls, it's no longer a secret.

After all, nothing stays hidden forever!

As long as you have some connections within the empire's core upper echelons, it's not exactly a top secret.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan did not intend to keep it a secret when he revealed it; otherwise, he would not have concealed it in public that day, or even strengthened the Human Slaughter Sword.

In addition, the changes in the Fusang Sacred Tree also occurred on the second night after Zhang Xiaoshan's arrival.

If Zhang Xiaoshan hadn't intervened, who else would have such great supernatural power?

That afternoon, Zhang Xiaoshan arranged for Zhao Longxiang to move to the Fusang Divine Tree to cultivate.

Furthermore, in order to maximize value, Zhang Xiaoshan also transferred several experts who had cultivated to the Yang True Qi level, such as Zi'an and Zizhong.

They are all descendants of Zhang Xiaoshan and cultivate the Yang Meridian Heart Method from the Longevity Technique.

Therefore, their true qi can communicate with the Fusang Divine Tree and receive its nourishment, allowing them to cultivate there at an astonishing speed.

On the contrary, Zhao Longxiang could only cultivate under the Fusang tree to alleviate the pain caused by the Wedding Dress Divine Skill.

Indeed, with the help of the Fusang Divine Tree, and after four or five years of travel, they were able to complete the mission.

Zhao Longxiang decided to practice the Wedding Dress Divine Skill on the ship, and then dissipate the skill upon his return.

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"The Fusang Divine Tree! Merit enhancement..."

It's no secret that the Fusang Sacred Tree is on the mirage.

Not to mention that Zi Mo and his students had reported on it, even Fu Nian had seen this legendary divine tree with his own eyes, but there was nothing special about it.

Unexpectedly, last night the old tree blossomed, displaying a miraculous and dazzling brilliance that illuminated the entire mirage, making it resemble a pearl on the sea.

Zhang Liang's answer to Fu Nian was to strengthen his merits.

"That's right. Confucianism doesn't have any important figures in the upper echelons of the empire, so you might not know that, senior brother."

Zifang also learned from the swordsman Gai Nie that the evolution of the Dragon Balls requires some special conditions.

During the Imperial Ceremony, the Dragon Pearl in the Dragon Emperor's hand gathered the dragon energy of the empire, thus evolving into an earth-attribute Dragon Pearl, which could mobilize the power of the dragon veins within the empire.

The dragon pearl in the Zhang family's possession is called the Pure Yang Dragon Pearl. It evolved with the merit accumulated by the Zhang family and can mobilize the power of merit to strengthen divine artifacts, such as the peerless divine swords that the Zhang family has produced one after another.

The Zhang family only needs to forge a divine weapon that can cut through iron like mud, and then strengthen it with the Dragon Ball to turn it into an unparalleled divine weapon.

Otherwise, given the difficulty of forging a peerless divine weapon, the Zhang family couldn't possibly produce at least three or four a year.