chsdbacks Chapter 569 Guidance
Chapter 569 Guidance
After reviewing the list of the Ten Outstanding Individuals, Zhang Xuanchen then turned his attention to the list of the Ten Heroes.
First place: Zhang Xuanlong.
Second place: Zhang Wanjun.
Third place: Zhang Xuanyue.
Fourth place: Zhang Honggong.
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The clansmen on the list of ten heroes generally had low cultivation levels because they were still young.
Apart from the top four, whose cultivation levels were relatively high, the remaining six generally had cultivation levels of the fourth level of Qi Refining or below.
Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
"When will my Zhang family be able to have a scene of outstanding talents everywhere?"
I long for such a prosperous era.
Born!
The policies to encourage childbirth need to be strengthened!
The number of people in my Zhang family who cultivate immortality has now reached 578.
On average, there are about 20 to 30 new cultivators each year.
It's still too slow.
We must increase our publicity efforts!
We can't let the territory that the Zhang family has conquered end up being guarded by outsiders because they don't have enough manpower.
What face would that have?
"As far as I know, there are still dozens of uncles of the Hong generation who are not married."
That won't do.
Zhang Xuanchen fell into deep thought.
There really isn't a very good way to get the people in the tribe to get married and have children.
He can't force him, can he?
"It seems we have no choice but to increase our stakes."
The amount given to each cultivator in the clan who gives birth to a child is increased from one thousand low-grade spirit stones to two thousand.
Two thousand low-grade spirit stones—even clansmen below the fourth level of Qi Refining would find it difficult to save that many after two years of hard work.
Now, the opportunity to obtain it simply by having one child is enough to tempt many members of the tribe.
"Yes, we'll announce it at the banquet tonight."
Before they knew it, three hours had passed.
Zhang Xuanchen ultimately failed to annotate all of these files.
However, it's almost finished.
He stood up and walked out of the room.
He stretched, and his bones cracked and popped.
sunset.
The sky was ablaze with crimson clouds, casting a bright, crimson cloak over the entire cultivation world.
Refreshing.
Just then, a golden light shone out of the courtyard.
Immediately afterwards, a cheerful, youthful voice rang out:
"Seventh Brother! Seventh Brother! He's gone!"
Everyone was chatting and gossiping in the square.
We're just waiting for you to cook something delicious for us!
Zhang Xuanchen immediately came to his senses and appeared behind the boy outside the door.
Looking at the young man with a head of jet-gold hair.
Zhang Xuanchen couldn't help but tease:
"Hey, Xuan Ce, where did you get your hair dyed yellow?"
He looks quite handsome.
His cultivation has reached the peak of Qi Refining, not bad.
Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Xuance quickly turned around.
Looking at Zhang Xuanchen's long, silver-gray hair, he replied:
"Seventh Brother's isn't bad either; he looks very energetic."
"Hey, you dare tease your Seventh Brother? You're asking for it!"
As he spoke, a long sword materialized in his hand.
Immediately, a flash of sword light appeared, piercing towards Zhang Xuance like a startled swan.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Xuance immediately discerned Zhang Xuanchen's thoughts.
This person seems to be trying to give me some pointers.
Without any hesitation, the golden longsword at his waist was suddenly drawn.
Golden spiritual energy enveloped the sword, and he flipped over to dodge the attack.
A sword was thrust towards Zhang Xuanchen's throat.
This sword strike was swift, accurate, and ruthless.
If it were an ordinary Qi Refining Peak cultivator, this sword strike would have severely injured them, even if they didn't die.
As for hurting Zhang Xuanchen, Zhang Xuance never even considered it.
However, Zhang Xuanchen merely sidestepped Zhang Xuanze's confident attack.
He dodged it directly.
"What?!"
Zhang Xuance was startled, but he did not panic.
If the first strike misses, the sword technique in hand immediately changes.
He flicked his wrist and gave a low shout:
"A gentle breeze caresses the willows!"
In an instant, Zhang Xuance swung his long sword at Zhang Xuanchen like a willow branch.
It moves as fast as lightning.
Bang bang bang!
Each strike contains immense power.
But Zhang Xuanchen blocked them all with his sword.
And so, the two exchanged blows for dozens of moves before Zhang Xuanchen stopped.
Seeing the sword tip thrusting towards him, he made no attempt to dodge.
Two fingers, deep inside, clamped the sword like iron pincers.
To render it completely immobile.
A look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes as he looked at Zhang Xuance.
As expected of the owner of the Starry Sword Body.
The destructive power it displayed was comparable to that of a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
However, because they haven't experienced life-or-death battles, their overall performance is still somewhat immature.
If they encounter those desperate rogue cultivators, they might even be caught off guard and lose their way even if they are of the same cultivation level.
Just then, Zhang Xuance sheathed his sword, stepped forward, and asked:
"Seventh Brother, why did you suppress your cultivation to the same level as mine?"
And yet I can't even force you to back down by half a step?
Zhang Xuanchen didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "How much force did you use when you drew your sword?"
Zhang Xuance was taken aback for a moment, then answered honestly:
"Seven points."
They left some room for the enemy to change their tactics.
Zhang Xuanchen nodded, "That's a correct idea, but you're wrong to use only seven-tenths of your strength in all your sword moves."
"The rainbow piercing the sun move you just used!"
What we're after is that utterly relentless, all-consuming energy.
But you still chose to retain three parts, which caused the sword to be completely destroyed.
Sword cultivators are most afraid of being hesitant and indecisive; when it's time to strike, they must unleash their full power.
If one fears leaving an opening and being countered, then the sword will always lack that final decisiveness.
He was constantly thinking about self-preservation when he drew his sword, which made him the one who was at a disadvantage.
With your Starry Sword Body, your understanding of swordsmanship will surely surpass mine in the future.
The reason you haven't grasped this point yet is because you haven't experienced life-or-death battles.
Zhang Xuance seemed to understand something, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhang Xuanchen, saying:
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Qi."
"We're family, no need for thanks."
"Let's go to the square."
As he spoke, he walked with Zhang Xuance along the mountain path.
During this time, Zhang Xuance seemed hesitant to speak, clearly preoccupied with something on his mind.
He then asked:
"Just say what's on your mind. Being so indecisive isn't like you."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuance turned his head and said:
"Seventh Brother, I also want to participate in the operation to destroy the three major forces a month from now."
The Fourth Elder and dozens of his clansmen died in battle over the Radiant Sword Leaf Grass.
I must avenge them; otherwise, I will not have peace of mind.
Please grant my request, Seventh Brother.
At this point, Zhang Xuance's eyes reddened slightly.
My mood also became somewhat depressed.
He is seventeen years old this year, and the Zhang family has a rule that no one under the age of eighteen can go to war with other members of the clan.
Therefore, he needed Zhang Xuanchen's permission to join the army on the expedition.
"Can."
Zhang Xuanchen did not refuse and readily agreed.
Seeing Zhang Xuance's surprised expression, Zhang Xuanchen smiled and continued:
"Your cultivation has already broken through to the peak of Qi Refining, so you are naturally qualified to participate in the battle."
Besides, I could tell too.
If I don't let you go this time and vent your anger, you'll probably resent me for the rest of your life.
Hahaha."
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