Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

The Seven Stars Linked Fortresses of Jiangnan were once the most powerful and influential bandit leaders in Jiangnan!

No one expected that this extraordinary young man was actually the young master of the manor!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tongzhou calmly stood up, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his spirit radiant.

He clasped his hands in a respectful bow, exuding elegance: "Senior, you flatter me. I am truly unworthy of the title of Young Master of the Manor."

The Seven Star Linked Fortresses of Jiangnan consist of four halls, and a martial arts competition is held every five years to determine the chief fortress master.

My father, Zhu Tinggao, only won by sheer luck a few years ago and temporarily assumed the position of chief of the fortress.

His words were humble, but his demeanor was in no way diminished.

"No need to be so modest!"

The old man with the raging fire waved his hand, displaying the air of a senior figure in the martial arts world.

"Your father, Zhu Tinggao, the Dragon King of the Land, is said to possess extraordinary abilities, having reached the pinnacle of perfection!"

The other fortress lords might not be a match for your father either!

He then turned his gaze to the woman in green, "And you, little girl, are this boy's cousin, so you must be Madam Cuiping's beloved daughter, Gong Xiaoshang."

It's said throughout the martial arts world that you're a "female encyclopedia," knowledgeable about all the secrets of martial arts and anecdotes of the martial world. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved!

Son of the Land Dragon King, daughter of Lady Cuiping?

The Land Dragon King is the chief lord of the Seven Star Linked Docks in Jiangnan and the leader of the Jiangnan bandits.

Lady Cuiping was also a renowned and extraordinary woman in the martial arts world. Her origins were mysterious, and her martial arts skills were exceptionally high. Her Cuiping Thirty Hands technique was both offensive and defensive, making it a unique skill in the world.

Hearing the others' discussions, Li Fu's heart stirred. These cousins ​​were both extraordinary, no wonder they weren't afraid of Wang Zheliu before.

The old man with the raging fire chuckled as he looked at Gong Xiaoshang, but then changed the subject.

"However, I've also heard that you've been focusing your attention on finding out these things."

As for your own martial arts skills... hehe, even your mother's famous Thirty-Six Hands of Emerald Screen seems to be... well... mediocre at best?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Xiaoshang wrinkled her nose and said with a hint of coquettishness.

"Oh dear, senior, how could you expose someone's shortcomings to their face..."

Her pretty and lovely appearance made the old man with the blazing fire laugh heartily.

"Hahaha

A good man never makes things difficult for a woman! As for you... well, never mind!

His laughter ceased, and he looked intently at Zhu Tongzhou. "However, you little rascal, you'd better take one of my moves!"

He clearly approved of the cousins ​​and stopped making things difficult for Gong Xiaoshang, but instead specifically asked to test Zhu Tongzhou's abilities.

Before he could finish speaking, he slammed his large, fan-like hand on the table.

Snapped!

An empty wine glass on the table bounced up with a thud.

With a flick of his wrist, the old man of Fiery Flame sent the wine cup transforming into a white lightning bolt, accompanied by a piercing whistle as it hurtled through the air, hurtling straight toward Zhu Tongzhou's face!

Its speed, force, and momentum far surpassed the two previous attacks against the powerful and the swordsman!

May you remain calm and composed, standing as steady as a pine tree.

He reached out with his right hand, his five fingers moving as gracefully as if plucking flowers or brushing willow branches. The movement seemed slow, but in the blink of an eye, he firmly caught the wine cup that was shooting towards him.

He slightly lowered his wrist, using the momentum to deflect the immense force, then smoothly lifted the wine pot on the table, flicked his wrist, and precisely poured a stream of wine into the cup.

He announced loudly, "This junior toasts this senior!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Tongzhou flicked his wrist, and the cup filled with strong liquor once again transformed into a white rainbow, attacking the Old Man of Fiery Flames with a speed no less than that of the incoming attack, accompanied by a strong wind.

This counterattack was swift, accurate, and steady!

What's even more remarkable is that the cup is about to overflow, yet the wine remains perfectly still as it rapidly sprays out. This exquisite control of internal energy demonstrates true skill far more than mere brute force.

"Good lad."

"You keep calling me 'junior,' is this how you show respect to your seniors?!"

The old man with the raging fire didn't get angry; instead, he laughed. The wine cup came with an air of power; if one couldn't catch it or spilled even a drop, it would be a public embarrassment—a very cunning move.

But he just laughed and, without dodging or avoiding, his large hand shot out like lightning and firmly caught the wine glass that flew in front of him.

The immense force contained in the wine glass struck his palm, but it vanished instantly, like a mud ox sinking into the sea!

Not a single drop of wine spilled from the glass.

"I'll do it!"

He tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, a gesture of extreme boldness.

The people in the inn were deeply shocked by what they saw.

The seemingly casual exchange of drinks between the old man and the young man was actually extremely dangerous, containing a force powerful enough to shatter stone tablets.

Especially the Fiery Elder; beneath his fierce and violent exterior lies such refined and resilient internal energy, capable of transforming hardness into softness.

The cup was received, the energy neutralized, and the wine was drunk in one smooth motion; such skill is simply unfathomable!

Zhu Tongzhou was also deeply impressed and sincerely praised, "Senior's martial arts are superb, your power is controlled at will, and you combine strength and gentleness perfectly. I admire you!"

"My father loved to make friends with heroes from all over the world. It's a pity that the senior was mostly active in the Northwest. Otherwise, my father would have definitely hosted a banquet to invite the senior and discuss martial arts over wine."

"The Land Dragon is renowned for its might; I have long admired it!"

After drinking the toast offered by Zhu Tongzhou, the Old Man of Fiery Flames seemed to be in even higher spirits, his eyes shining even brighter as he swept his gaze toward the two monks at another table.

The two monks had already stood up, put their hands together, and chanted a Buddhist prayer.

"Amitabha Buddha, greetings to the benefactor."

We two humble monks came from Fufeng in Qizhou.

This trip is to find a disciple of the sect who went missing a year ago while accompanying Master Jiuzhang into the depths of the Huanglongdui Desert to explore the Jinlou Shaxu, and is not for Master Shule's divine skills or secret manuals.

The old monk spoke calmly, paused, and then said, "Of course, if you are fortunate enough to find any Buddhist scriptures left behind by Zen Master Shule in those sandy ruins, and are able to donate them to our temple, it would be an immeasurable act of merit."

He frankly stated his purpose, which was quite open and aboveboard.

Li Fu's heart stirred.

It turns out that among the ten-person treasure-hunting team from a year ago, there were disciples from Famen Temple.

It seems the missing person has a wide-ranging connection.

"Qizhou, Fufeng County? You are monks from Famen Temple?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes as he spoke eloquently.

"A sacred temple that enshrines the finger bone of Buddha Shakyamuni?"

Your temple may not be as famous as Shaolin in the martial arts world, but its profound heritage is probably even more impressive, rivaling even the White Horse Temple, the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism!

Unexpectedly... even Guiji was dragged into this matter.

I have heard that a year ago a monk did indeed get lost in Huanglongdui…”

He waved his hand dismissively, "A monk does not lie. Since you are not after the secret manual, but only looking for people and scriptures, that has nothing to do with me."

Buddhist scriptures? Heh, I'm not interested! You guys stay here.

He showed more respect in his words to these ancient temple monks.

"I am ashamed, I am ashamed."

The two monks from Famen Temple put their palms together again and bowed their heads in respect.

This is not out of fear, but rather because monks do not strive for pointless victories.

The old man with the raging fire then turned his gaze to the four Taoist priests.

The old Taoist priest at the head of the group bowed and said, "May you enjoy boundless longevity and blessings. Benefactor, you are wise. We four have also come for this purpose."

Two of my junior disciples were also trapped in the depths of that desert a year ago, their fate unknown.

"We are only searching for someone, and this has nothing to do with the divine skill manual you requested."

"The Laoshan Sect? A prestigious and righteous sect!"

The old man with the raging fire nodded, his gaze sweeping over the four of them. "You, old Taoist priest, are an elder in the sect. You wouldn't lie in front of the younger generation. What a pity..."

His tone carried a hint of regret.

"I have heard that the Azure Sea Cloud Wave Sword, passed down by your sect's founder, is like a raging sea, layer upon layer, and its power is unstoppable!"

And that "Pushing Waves Palm" is also a renowned martial arts technique in the martial arts world... It's a pity that I won't have the chance to see it today.

He speaks frankly and has no reservations about prestigious sects.