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

"Please enlighten me, young master!"

Dongjun knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's warning was not just a reminder, but must have a follow-up plan.

She knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's release of her from the mirage was not merely to deal with the Yin-Yang School; ultimately, it was a collaboration.

"Donghuang Taiyi would never have imagined that it would take five years to travel to and from the mirage."

In these five years, the Nine Provinces have been in turmoil, and it is not only the Zhang family that has been affected, but also the Yin Yang School. When that time comes, the Yin Yang School will use all its resources to try to seize that glimmer of hope.

"If Lord Dongjun is willing to wait three years, and his cultivation breaks through to the Grandmaster level, he will surely be able to avenge his great grudge."

Three years?

Three years later, the Nine Provinces will surely be in great chaos, which will be the time for Dongjun to snatch chestnuts from the fire.

Alternatively, one could join the Zhang family and, with their help, seize the opportunity to dismantle the Yin-Yang School's influence.

"In addition, the Yin-Yang School's influence is weak in another part of Kyushu, namely the Western Regions."

Dongjun alone cannot shake the Yin Yang School. If you wish to cultivate your own power, you can go to Loulan in the Western Regions, where there is a Ghost Palace that can assist you.

In addition, the High Priest of Loulan was a naturally born spiritual being selected from among thousands of ancient Loulan tribes.

Regarding the development of witchcraft, Your Majesty should have some experience, which is an ally Your Majesty could try to win over.

"Loulan in the Western Regions!"

Dongjun's beautiful eyes sparkled, her expression showing interest.

At this point, neither her strength nor her influence could shake the Yin Yang Clan. If she were to break through to the Grandmaster level in three years, she would have a greater advantage.

The High Priest of Loulan was no ordinary person either; someone who could catch Zhang Xiaoshan's eye must not be a simple High Priest.

"Yanfei thanks you for your guidance, young master!"

"This is Zhang's token. Once you arrive in Loulan, you can use it to gain the trust of the Ghost Palace Master and the High Priest!"

Zhang Xiaoshan handed a mutton-fat jade pendant from his waist to Dongjun. Bai Feifei had been by Zhang Xiaoshan's side for many years and was naturally able to recognize the pendant's extraordinary nature.

The moment the jade pendant touched him, Dongjun felt a cool sensation coming from his hand, which calmed his mind.

In an instant, recalling the rumors, she immediately understood the secret behind the jade pendant.

However, in the entire Kyushu, only Zhang Xiaoshan possesses this ability, which is also a unique mark of the Zhang family.

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As Zhang Sanfeng and his companions set sail for Xia Ke Island, the news circulating in the martial arts world changed dramatically.

Especially with the controversy surrounding the emergence of the Five Rankings still lingering, the Mirage sets sail, and Xia Ke Island suddenly appears, drawing the attention of the entire martial arts world to Sang Hai.

But in a single day, Sanghai City was deserted.

Apart from the host, Xiaoshengxianzhuang, all other forces withdrew their forces.

After all, the mirage has set sail, and it may not land in Sanghai next time it returns. The Zhang family is the main entity, and the place where it docks next will definitely be chosen by the Zhang family.

As for Xia Ke Island? Everyone is waiting for news.

If Xia Ke Island is real, then the atmosphere of the martial arts world will change drastically.

Leaving aside the opportunities on Xia Ke Island, the island's 12-year cycle of rewarding good and punishing evil is enough to strike fear into people's hearts.

They didn't think the Zhang family was joking.

The Zhang family is extremely experienced in wiping out entire families and clans, and they specifically target those forces with 'sufficient justifications' to reward the good and punish the evil.

This is tantamount to hanging a knife over their heads, unless they unite and have the strength to confront the Zhang family.

But this is almost impossible.

"Young Master, we've arrived at the Hong residence!"

The Red Mansion was reopened ten years ago.

Now, the Red Mansion has expanded to the size of a city within a lake.

At one end of the ten-mile-long embankment stands a magnificent and luxurious restaurant, fifteen feet tall. The original main building of the Red Mansion is no longer standing alone among the trees.

From both sides of the grand restaurant, aerial corridors (pavilions) extend like wings, and thirty feet away are two magnificent and resplendent annex buildings, each occupying a larger area than the main building, with some staircases extending into the lake.

From there, corridors, a three-story pavilion, and artificial islands continue to extend into the lake...

At this time, the total area of ​​the Red Mansion 717 exceeded 100 zhang in diameter and its depth exceeded 200 zhang.

If the Empire State Building stands majestically, this place is like the misty Jiangnan region, bustling with the world's hustle and bustle.

Therefore, it is conceivable that the annual income of the Red Mansion exceeds one million gold.

It seems to be equivalent to the previous income, but the previous Hongfu was located in the capital of the Song Dynasty, where wealthy merchants gathered.

In addition, there are various other benefits, such as exquisite and delicious pastries, fresh deep-sea sashimi, and high-end customized banquets...

Although Jiangnan remains prosperous under the current empire, the plight of its people under tyranny is unimaginable.

At this time, the Red Mansion could still maintain an annual income of one million gold coins, making it undoubtedly the number one restaurant in the empire.

"I've met the young master!"

Manager Feng had been waiting for quite some time with several sword attendants by his side.

Knowing that Zhang Xiaoshan was coming, Manager Feng had been looking forward to it for a long time, but what she was looking forward to was news about Zhang Sheng.

Another mother who worries about her son even when he is far away.

However, on the surface, no one believed that Manager Feng was already a young man's mother.

The stunningly beautiful woman in red, still exuding unparalleled elegance and captivating charm, appeared to be only in her early twenties.

At first, it shocked many long-time customers in Jiangnan.

Even many of the talented men who admired her back then, now middle-aged and wrinkled, or with white hair and graying temples, couldn't believe or doubt it every time they saw Manager Feng, who looked even younger than she did back then.

Chapter 762 The Island Master of the Swordsman Island—Ancient Sword Soul, Heroic Martial Arts

"Master Zhang, Celestial Master, everyone, Xia Ke Island is just ahead!"

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. Although the sea was magnificent, people became numb to it after a while.

Aside from cultivation and fishing, there were no other activities on the boat.

Although the ship was large, everyone on board was at least a master of martial arts. Any casual movement could damage the ship and cause everyone to perish at sea.

Along the way, Zhang Sanfeng watched the large fish, crabs, groupers, octopuses, and more being caught...

One can't help but marvel at the vastness and wonder of the ocean; the vitality it nurtures is no less than, and perhaps even greater than, that of the land.

After all, humans cannot fly, while marine life can live at various depths. This is equivalent to the fact that the activity range of land-based life is two-dimensional, while the activity range of marine life is three-dimensional.

And luckily, they caught a tuna that was about two meters long.

The tuna's enormous size and the terrifying pulling force it generated almost dragged even the peerless master into the water.

In water twenty or thirty feet deep, with a tuna two feet long weighing at least four or five thousand pounds, the force of its struggle is considerable. Even a fish weighing twenty or thirty pounds could drag an ordinary person into the water if it struggled, let alone this enormous creature.

Without the blood and qi of a martial arts master at the peak, even top-tier experts would find it extremely difficult to grasp!

If it weren't for Zhang Sanfeng's timely help, the fishing line might have snapped, and the big fish wouldn't have been able to be pulled up.

The big fish that was caught was processed by Li Mo on the spot.

The Nine Yin Manual, at its ninth level, could easily freeze a sea fish in an instant.

This also made everyone understand the secrets of tuna fishing.

Although the Zhang family published their fishing methods, the actual catch of top-quality tuna was extremely rare.

Most of the fish that are caught become sour and unpalatable once they are brought back to shore. Only this quick and decisive processing method can preserve the freshest flavor of the fish.

"Is that Xia Ke Island just ahead?"

All of them were unparalleled masters, and upon closer inspection, they could see the island thirty miles away.

Although they were as insignificant as ants, it was clear that they had reached their destination. Even Zhang Sanfeng, who had been staying at home for a month, couldn't help but show a relieved smile.

The closer they got to Xia Ke Island, the more they realized that the island's vegetation was extremely lush.

"This place is located in the deep sea area between Yizhou Island, Japan, and the Kyushu mainland, so very few people can reach it."

Furthermore, the island is equipped with a total of one hundred super-powerful cannons, with a range of thirty li (approximately 15 kilometers), capable of annihilating any invading enemy at sea!

Gulu!

Upon hearing this, everyone unconsciously swallowed.

How powerful were the Zhang family's red-coated cannons? Basically, three shots could take down a large Fujian ship without any problem, not to mention their range was thirty miles.

In other words, they have now entered the range of the cannons.

At this moment, Li Mochou, the leader of the Blood Droplets, took out a red triangular flag and waved it in the air.

This scene gave everyone a bad feeling.

Boom! Boom! Boom...

Suddenly, a series of loud explosions rang out all around, and within a hundred feet, waves ten feet high were splashed up.

Faced with such a dense and massive barrage of shells, no one doubted that if they hadn't been guests invited by the Zhang family, but rather invading enemies, they would already be sunk into the sea.

What a show of force!

After the initial shock, everyone realized that this was a show of force from the Zhang family.

In the deep sea, such dense and powerful artillery fire is virtually unstoppable.

Even if a master like Zhang Sanfeng could intercept artillery fire, a large Fujian ship is twenty zhang long. Being grazed from the side or attacked from the front or back could lead to it capsizing.

Moreover, this wasn't a simple slash in the comics that repelled all the cannonballs and aerial attacks.

Bringing the full force of artillery fire head-on, with its violent and domineering explosive impact, would cause even a peak-level martial arts expert's blood to surge. Moreover, it wasn't just one cannon shot, but wave after wave, or large-scale explosions.

Three-quarters of an hour later, the ship arrived at the ferry terminal.

On the surface, this place is nothing more than a desolate island with lush vegetation.

"Master Zhang, Celestial Master, Abbot Juesheng... I, Zhang, have been waiting for you for a long time!"

A group of more than ten people emerged from the mountains and forests, led by a young man named Zhang Xiaoshan.

They set off three days ago, and Zhang Xiaoshan arrived here two days ago to make final arrangements.

Behind Zhang Xiaoshan were two powerful Celestial Realm experts—Gu Jianhun and Xiong Wu, as well as the martial arts masters they had previously recruited—Gui Ying'er, Cui Ming Po Po, and Jiu You Mo Jun… These were all quite old, and their strength had severely declined not only in the Blood Droplets and Ghost Street, but Xia Ke Island was also their retirement home.

After all, being far from the hustle and bustle of Kyushu, and under the protection of two grandmasters, they have no fear of those seeking revenge in the martial world.

Xiongwu joined Xia Ke Dao when Wan Sanqian's bodyguard contract expired.

Wan Sanqian was, after all, an ordinary person. When Zhang Xiaoshan got married, Wan Sanqian was already nearly forty years old.

Now, Wan Sanqian is over sixty and extremely weak.

Therefore, even though Wan Sanqian still presided over the overall situation in Yanjing, the bodyguard force of the Four Ghosts of Xiangxi was sufficient.

Wanting to start over, Wan Sanqian had lost his former ambition.

After all, under the Dragon Emperor's oppressive policies, he had no chance of protecting his family business without the Zhang family's protection.

"Greetings, young master. And who are these two?"

Looking behind Zhang Xiaoshan, two burly old men appeared, even surprising Zhang Sanfeng.

"Fire Cloud Evil God Ancient Sword Soul, Three Absolutes Grandmaster Heroic Martial Arts!"

Fire Cloud Evil God Ancient Sword Soul?

Not to mention Zhang Sanfeng, even the Old Celestial Master, Juesheng, and the others looked at the Ancient Sword Soul in disbelief.

The demonic giant who died back then is still alive?

"Don't be surprised, everyone. In fact, the old senior was rescued by the Buddha and imprisoned in Ghost Street."

Of course, Zhang (Zhao De Zhao) also helped the seriously injured and dying old senior back then, but he also sealed the old senior's power with pure Yang finger strength and imprisoned him for eight years.

For eight years, the ancient elders recited Buddhist scriptures, dispelling negative energy...

It wasn't until ten years ago that Zhang lifted the restrictions placed on his ancient predecessor.