Ten Thousand Sword Masters

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing Zhao Dalong's words, Liu Jiangwu and Lei Zhen asked in shock at the same time.

"Hmph, I'm telling you, the assassins you sent were killed by Zhang Jianyun, and Zhang Jianyun wasn't even hurt," Zhao Dalong said angrily.

"How is this possible? How could Number 18 be killed by Zhang Jianyun?" Liu Jiangwu couldn't believe it.

"The assassin's body is lying on the outskirts of Cangxi Town. You can send someone to collect it," Zhao Dalong said.

"Is Zhang Jianyun really that strong? Number 18 couldn't even escape?" Lei Zhen asked in disbelief.

"I warned you before that Zhang Jianyun defeated a late-stage Shi Hai Realm expert. What is the cultivation level of the assassins you sent?" Zhao Dalong questioned.

Lei Zhen dared not answer Zhao Dalong's question, and Liu Jiangwu continued, "Although our No. 18 assassin was only at the mid-stage of the History Realm, he had successfully assassinated a late-stage History Realm figure, and his strength was far beyond that of an ordinary mid-stage History Realm figure."

"The fact is that you ignored my warning and sent a mid-stage Historical Realm expert to assassinate Zhang Jianyun, who easily turned the tables and killed you," Zhao Dalong said with great dissatisfaction.

"Please don't be angry, guest. Losing an assassin is a significant loss for our Eight Gods Hall," Liu Jiangwu said in a deep voice. At this moment, his heart was bleeding. He had to explain the situation to his superiors after losing an assassin.

"I hope you will take this seriously and not needlessly send Zhang Jianyun to his death," Zhao Dalong said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jiangwu's expression twitched. Damn it, do you think I want No. 18 to deliver it?

"Rest assured, sir, we will definitely arrange someone who can instantly kill Zhang Jianyun," Liu Jiangwu said.

"Then hurry up and make the arrangements. I'll wait to set off together," Zhao Dalong said.

"Okay, I'll contact the assassin right away," Liu Jiangwu said.

Cangxi Town.

After accumulating 2000 hostility points at the slaughterhouse, Zhang Jianyun arrived at the pavilion. Once in his office, he brewed a cup of tea, closed his eyes, and, inhaling the aroma, mentally reviewed his battle with the black-clad assassin.

Through constant review and analysis, Zhang Jianyun discovered many shortcomings in his attacks: which move should have been faster, and which move should have been more powerful.

Zhang Jianyun felt that if he were to fight the man in black again now, he might not even need to summon Zhu Lan and Mo Dun.

Indeed, real-world experience is what allows people to improve rapidly.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jianyun's fighting spirit surged, and he immediately sent a message to Zhou Wei through the text network, asking him to come to the training ground and spar with him in swordsmanship.

After delivering the message, Zhang Jianyun went to the martial arts arena and went up to the martial arts stage.

Before long, Zhou Wei excitedly jogged over.

Zhou Wei flipped onto the martial arts stage: "Sect Master, let's stop here and not hurt anyone."

"Heh, if you're not comfortable with that, we can switch to wooden swords," Zhang Jianyun said with amusement.

Zhou Wei hesitated for a moment, really wanting to switch to a wooden sword, but considering that practicing with a wooden sword wouldn't be very effective, he gritted his teeth and decided to use a real sword.

"Use the fish-patterned knife. If you are really injured, then rest for a few days to recover," Zhou Wei said resolutely.

"Alright, then make your move." Zhang Jianyun said, drawing the fish-patterned knife from his waist.

At this moment, armored warriors Sun Dang and Gan Qiang also arrived at the training ground.

"Will we still have a place to stand in Cangxi Pavilion after this?" Gan Qiang said leisurely as he watched Zhang Jianyun and Zhou Wei begin to spar on the martial arts stage.

"Why do you say that?" Sun Dang asked with a smile.

"Zhang Jianyun has close ties with Zhou Wei and Liu Fei, but he doesn't interact much with you and me. If this continues, can we still maintain our foothold in Cangxi Pavilion?" Gan Qiang said, frowning.

"Haha~" Sun Dang laughed loudly, "Gan Qiang, you're worrying too much. Zhang Jianyun is already a figure in the Historical Realm, and as the Pavilion Master of Cangxi Pavilion, how could he possibly take you or me seriously and deliberately exclude and isolate us?"

"But he's ostracizing and isolating us now!" Gan Qiang said fiercely.

"You're overthinking it. He and Liu Fei used to be neighbors, so it's normal for them to be close. Zhou Wei has a lot of combat experience and has also consumed the Frost Flower Fruit, which is why Zhang Jianyun often seeks him out for sparring. There's no other meaning behind it. Don't overthink things," Sun Dang said expressionlessly.

"You—" Gan Qiang wanted to argue, but he couldn't find the words and had to give up.

"So what if Zhang Jianyun ostracizes and isolates us? We are legitimately recruited soldiers. If Zhang Jianyun wants to fire us, he has to report to the county. Besides, we are not useless. We have experience and combat ability in dealing with demons and monsters. Zhang Jianyun will need us in many situations," Sun Dang said in a low voice.

Hearing these words, Gan Qiang's restless heart calmed down a little.

Call ~

ha~

blah blah blah!

Zhang Jianyun and Zhou Wei clashed on the martial arts stage, exchanging blows and flashing blades.

After a brief exchange, Zhang Jianyun figured out Zhou Wei's attack habits. If it were a life-or-death battle, he could seize the weakness in Zhou Wei's attack and deliver a fatal blow.

However, since everyone was learning from each other, Zhang Jianyun did not launch a fierce attack, but instead focused on restraining Zhou Wei's attacks, and comparing his own strengths and weaknesses with those of Zhou Wei.

Zhou Wei became more and more excited as he attacked, and it seemed that he had some control over Zhang Jianyun.

However, unlike Zhang Jianyun who was observing his attack methods, he was actually trying to sense the fluctuations of the Sea of ​​History within Zhang Jianyun's body and the faint aura of crystal energy emanating from Zhang Jianyun's body while attacking.

Zhou Wei now wishes he could be with Zhang Jianyun every day, eating and living together, to experience Zhang Jianyun's interaction with the Heaven and Earth Crystal Power up close, so as to enhance his own compatibility with the Heaven and Earth Crystal Power and one day break through to the Sea of ​​History Realm.

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Clang!

Zhang Jianyun cleaved Zhou Wei's attack with a single slash. He felt that he had grasped most of Zhou Wei's attack methods, and he couldn't digest any more in a short time, so he decided to end the battle.

Bah!

Zhang Jianyun slashed horizontally, violently knocking Zhou Wei back, and then leaped forward to slash at him with his own blade.

Bah!

Zhou Wei hurriedly swung his knife to defend himself, but Zhang Jianyun seized the opportunity and landed a left hook punch on Zhou Wei's shoulder, instantly knocking him to the ground.

With a thud, Zhou Wei landed and flipped to his feet.

"That's enough for today. We'll spar another day," Zhang Jianyun said.

"Alright, you can make a move whenever you want, Pavilion Master," Zhou Wei said cheerfully.

In the distance, watching Zhang Jianyun leave after his spar with Zhou Wei, Sun Dang felt a surge of restlessness. He realized that Zhang Jianyun's sparring with Zhou Wei wasn't because he thought Zhou Wei could fight him to a standstill without using crystal energy, but rather to learn from Zhou Wei's combat experience in actual combat.

Yes, Zhang Jianyun has become a Venerable of the Sea of ​​History in a short period of time, and his combat experience is quite lacking.

Thinking of this, Sun Dang's heart burned with excitement. His combat power was not as good as Zhou Wei's, but his combat experience was no less than Zhou Wei's. Should he also find an opportunity to spar with Zhang Jianyun, share his experience with him, and take the opportunity to feel his crystal energy fluctuations?

Zhang Jianyun didn't notice Sun Dangganqiang's presence. After returning to his office and reviewing his battle with Zhou Wei, he began studying Yang Changping's experience notes.

The more Zhang Jianyun studied the experience notes, the more he felt that he was another Yang Changping, as if he had gone through Yang Changping's cultivation process.

This has both advantages and disadvantages.

On the positive side, it can make up for the lack of mindset and willpower that one lacks when using the system to break through to the highest level of history.

The downside is that whatever flaws Yang Changping has, he himself will also have those flaws.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jianyun's determination to fight Yang Changping grew stronger and stronger.

Putting down his notes, Zhang Jianyun stood up, went to the window, and looked at the sky outside. He began to think about how to properly challenge Yang Changping.

Just as he was pondering this, Jiang Gulin, a constable from the government, arrived.

"Lord of the Pavilion~"

Seeing Jiang Gulin's hesitant expression, Zhang Jianyun asked in confusion, "Officer Jiang, is there something you need?"

"Master, the Wuxiang painter you captured has disappeared without a trace," Jiang Gulin said awkwardly.

Zhang Jianyun was not surprised: "Perhaps they were rescued by other formless painters. After all, formless painters can make people disappear on the spot by painting them on their paintings."

"We haven't gotten any useful information out of them yet," Jiang Gulin said embarrassedly.

"Has Lord Cao reported the matter of the painter Wuxiang to the county?" Zhang Jianyun asked.

"Lord Cao has already sent a document to the county regarding the matter of the painter Wuxiang," Jiang Gulin said.

"That's good. The matter of the Wuxiang Painter is not something we at this level can handle. The only thing we can guarantee is that no one in our jurisdiction will disappear. As for the ins and outs of the Wuxiang Painter's reappearance, let those big shots worry about it," Zhang Jianyun said.

Seeing that Zhang Jianyun did not blame the government for losing the painter Wuxiang, Jiang Gulin breathed a sigh of relief. After chatting with Zhang Jianyun about some things in the town, he took his leave.

After Jiang Gulin left, Zhang Jianyun immediately summoned Zhu Lan and Mo Dun to patrol the skies above Cangxi Town and see if the Wuxiang Painter was still in the town.

Black Horse Town, Prosperous Restaurant, Orchid Private Room – this is the location where the Wan Shou Gang's steward arranged to meet Tang Guanshan.

Upon arriving at the private room, Tang Guanshan gently knocked on the door.

The door opened abruptly, and a young man poked his head out, asking in a low voice, "Is it Tang?"

"It is indeed me," Tang Guanshan nodded.

"Please come in quickly." After inviting Tang Guanshan into the house, the young man peeked out and looked around. Finding no suspicious persons, he quickly closed the door.

"Chief Tang, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Wu Tian, ​​a steward of the Ten Thousand Beasts Gang," the young man, Wu Tian, ​​said warmly.

"Steward Wu, you flatter me. My White Tiger Gang has always been willing to make friends with heroes from all over the world. It is an honor for our gang that such a young and promising talent as Steward Wu is willing to associate with us." Tang Guanshan lowered his stance to flatter Wu Tian.

Sure enough, Wu Tian was overjoyed to hear this: "Chief Tang flatters me."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two began eating and drinking, chatting about some amusing anecdotes from within the gang.

When the atmosphere had built up sufficiently, Wu Tian put down his wine glass and said seriously, "Chief Tang, I know that your White Tiger Gang has already established a presence in Cangxi Town and is now planning to enter our Black Horse Town. I, Wu Tian, ​​am willing to serve you faithfully!"

Hearing Wu Tian's words, Tang Guanshan also stopped joking: "Wu Tian, ​​you're so young and already a steward of the Ten Thousand Beasts Gang, you must be Qi Tian's main romantic interest, right?"

"What Chief Tang said is true. Chief Qi has always treated me well, helping me get to where I am today step by step. I know you want to ask me why I betrayed the Ten Thousand Beasts Gang and Qi Tian."

"As the saying goes, a good bird chooses a good tree to perch on, and a wise man knows when to yield. In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before the White Tiger Gang unifies Black Horse Town. Moreover, Zhang Jianyun, the mastermind behind the White Tiger Gang, is already a Venerable of the History Sea Realm at such a young age, and his future is limitless. Naturally, I should take advantage of the fact that I still have some value to you and join you."

"Haha, I like smart people like you." Tang Guanshan laughed loudly.

"Chief Tang, there are many people like me in the Beast Gang, but they are all just observing," Wu Tian said.

Upon hearing this, Tang Guanshan pondered for a moment before saying, "After our White Tiger Gang unifies Black Horse Town, you will become a leader of the White Tiger Gang's Black Horse Town branch."

Wu Tian was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Thank you for your guidance, Chief. I believe those who are still observing will soon make the right choice."

"Now I have a task for you," Tang Guanshan said.

"Please speak, Master," Wu Tian said, his mind focused.

"Help me find out how much cash the Beast Gang can currently access."

"No problem, I promise I'll figure it out quickly."

Cangxi Town.

After searching the skies above the town, Zhu Lan and Mo Dun found no trace of the Painter Wuxiang.

After sending Zhu Lan and Mo Dun back to the Divine Realm, Zhang Jianyun also entered the Divine Realm to check on the condition of the two clans.

The two clans have gone from constant conflict to peaceful coexistence. Although there are still occasional frictions, they are all resolved peacefully through the coordination of the two lords.

Zhang Jianyun saw that three thatched huts had been built on the territories of the two clans, where the lord and two of the most outstanding warriors lived.

Although both clans seemed quite ignorant, they were making progress nonetheless, which made Zhang Jianyun feel gratified.

Leaving the divine realm, it was time to get off work.

Zhang Jianyun left the pavilion, intending to go home.

As soon as Zhang Jianyun stepped out of the pavilion, he felt a gaze fixed on him.

How dare you!

They actually dared to send assassins to kill me!

Zhang Jianyun walked forward as usual, but the murderous intent in his heart was churning endlessly.

Cross the street, walk straight out of the town, and arrive in the suburbs.

"Come out."

After stopping, Zhang Jianyun let out a soft exclamation.

There was no movement around him, and the gaze that had been fixed on him had disappeared.

Zhang Jianyun's heart pounded even harder. With a whoosh, before the enemy could even appear, he drew his fish-patterned sword.

Just then, the ground loosened, and Zhang Jianyun instinctively leaped into the air.

boom!

Just then, a loud crash came from the spot where Zhang Jianyun had just been standing, and the ground collapsed. A man in black emerged from the depths of the ground, brandishing a knife and charging towards them.

call out!

The man in black leaped directly at Zhang Jianyun, who was still leaping upwards when he raised his hand and unleashed a beam of crystalline energy to attack the man in black.

boom!

The man in black did not dodge. His classmate unleashed a beam of crystalline energy to meet Zhang Jianyun's attack. The two beams of crystalline energy collided at high speed, and the huge shockwave scattered Zhang Jianyun and the man in black.

Zhang Jianyun spread his hands to steady himself, then pressed his hands down to lower his body to the ground.

I like the Ten Thousand Swords Master.