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

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The knife still possesses a demonic quality, but it is suppressed by the Eightfold Floating Pagoda.

Even if this demonic sword is stained with blood again in the future, its demonic nature will be concentrated on the Eight-Part Pagoda and will not affect the person who uses the sword!

Most importantly, this knife is very strong.

Although the merit purified the demonic nature, it did not purify the power of the Demon-Slaying Blade; it was only sealed within the pagoda.

Therefore, this demonic sword has two forms:

First, in its normal form, it can unleash blade energy or blade aura, placing it on par with the Longquan Sword and the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

Secondly, in the Demon Blade form, by activating the Demon Blade with supreme power, one can release the blade's demonic nature from the Eight-Part Pagoda once more, instantly transforming it into its previous Blood Blade form.

However, the Eight-Part Pagoda will also change from blood-red to pale gold, protecting the person wielding the sword from demonic influence.

And the power of the demonic blade form will naturally increase dramatically.

"It lived up to expectations!"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at the demonic blade before him with satisfaction.

Not to mention its normal form, which is a level higher than Yagyu Hyouse's previous sword, not to mention the domineering nature of its demonic form.

If Yagyu Hyouse can digest the insights gained from this life-or-death duel, he will advance to the Sword Saint level.

Liu Sheng Piaoxu can use this demonic sword to threaten even masters at the Grandmaster level.

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The next morning, as the sun rose above the horizon, Zhang Xiaoshan was already meditating on the top of the ship, breathing in and out purple energy.

Jiang Xue, dressed in a simple gauze dress, had prepared breakfast. Even Huang Rong and the other women were practicing yoga in the cabin's lounge. The boring days at sea and the fixed schedule were like being in prison.

As for Lady Dongming, she had just left and was bathed in the rising sun, displaying her infinitely beautiful figure.

"Young master, what do you think of that demonic sword?"

"Its demonic nature has been suppressed using the power of the Dragon Balls, solving the biggest problem."

Zhang Xiaoshan knew about Madam Dongming's curiosity.

After all, the Dongming Sect specializes in the arms trade, so how could they not be curious about the final outcome of such a peerless divine weapon?

If the demonic nature isn't eliminated, this katana will be destroyed; it's better to throw it into the sea so it will never be seen again.

Chapter 424 The Peerless Demon Blade Advances to Sword Saint

'choke'!

Gone was the previous crimson hue; the silver-white blade glowed with a dazzling light, like moonlight.

"Good knife!"

Putting aside any demonic qualities, just looking at its appearance, this knife exudes a beautiful and gorgeous appearance, like a plum blossom braving the cold winter, pure and elegant.

This blade is forged from celestial cold stone, making it extremely yin and cold. Combined with the powerful yin energy, its power is even greater.

However, upon glancing at the blood-red pagoda on the silver blade, resembling a red plum blossom in the snow, Xiu Mei frowned slightly and asked in confusion:

"Young master, is the bloodstain on this pagoda a lingering demonic influence that hasn't been cleansed away yet?"

"No, it's the demonic nature that's been suppressed inside."

The demonic nature of this demonic blade hasn't disappeared; it's merely been suppressed within the pagoda by Zhang. As long as one pours their inner power into it and activates it to its fullest potential, the blade's demonic nature will be unleashed, restoring it to its former state. Madam can experience it for herself.

Transform back into the Demon Blade!

Even Lady Dongming couldn't help but show a hint of shock upon hearing this.

Immediately, the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Heart Technique was poured into it, and in an instant, a flash of blood appeared, and the original white blade had turned into the previous blood-red blade.

Not to mention the overwhelming murderous aura, the blade in hand exuded a terrifying aura filled with a lust for slaughter.

However, Lady Dongming restrained herself, or rather, she could sense the sword's thirst for blood, but was not affected by the sword's demonic nature.

"Golden Pagoda..."

A glance at the blood-red blade revealed that the pagoda, which should have been blood-red, had turned into a pale gold.

In an instant, Lady Dongming understood everything, but she was also completely confused.

They understood the secret of the demonic blade, but they couldn't understand how Zhang Xiaoshan managed to suppress the demonic energy within the pagoda and prevent the wielder from being affected by it.

"Is the power of the Dragon Balls truly so miraculous?"

"How is that possible? The power of the Dragon Balls is only an aid; the one that suppresses and purifies this demonic energy is another force."

Similar to the Buddhist light and the Taoist power of merit, though ethereal and intangible, they are like demonic forces—also ethereal and intangible powers, it's just a matter of whether you can grasp and comprehend them.

"Is it?"

To possess a power similar to Buddha's light?

She had personally witnessed Zhang Xiaoshan slaughtering those Japanese samurai, and Madam Dongming was very puzzled as to how Zhang Xiaoshan could comprehend such a sacred power.

"Miss Piaoxu will definitely like this knife!"

Sheathing the sword, Lady Dongming knew the domineering nature of this demonic blade.

Unfortunately, she was not a member of the Bushido movement.

Moreover, having witnessed the duel between Yagyu Hyouse and the white-clad swordsman, Yagyu Hyouse, who has reached the level of a sword saint, is definitely capable of wielding this peerless treasure.

The Zhang family will have another great general in the future.

Then, guided by Lady Dongming, the group headed towards the Liuli Islands.

But the next day, a tremendous wave swept through Japan, and even neighboring Goryeo, Silla, and Baekje received this shocking news one after another.

It's true that the peerless demonic blade has appeared, but this is clearly a trap, a sacrifice for the blade.

A thousand samurai were used to consecrate the sword, followed by tens of thousands of samurai testing it?

Moreover, the demonic blade reached its full demonic potential during a once-in-a-century lunar eclipse.

Such a knife is not only shocking and unconventional, but also chilling; it is a terrifying weapon of death.

Even after returning to Goryeo, Fu Junzhuo, upon hearing the news, doubted whether this was the same Zhang Xiaoshan she knew.

That's too ruthless, too vicious!

This was completely different from the 'great philanthropist' he knew.

However, in the battle to seize the sword, Zhang Xiaoshan had already shattered the confidence of the Japanese samurai, and it would probably take decades for them to recover.

Having witnessed that domineering nature, he dared not appear before Zhang Xiaoshan again.

Another piece of news that shocked Japan and Korea was the white-clad swordsman's second defeat.

Although the white-clad swordsman's swordsmanship was said to be superior, in samurai duels, only the winner is considered, not the process.

Moreover, the title of White-Clad Sword Saint had been lost twice to the Zhang family.

The first time was fine; within three feet, Ghost Yama was no match for the white-clad swordsman. But beyond three feet, the white-clad swordsman was no match for him.

But this time, it's a battle of Bushido.

Even though Yagyu Hyōshū had the advantage of possessing a treasure, his strength was genuine, making him the samurai closest to the white-clad swordsman.

Moreover, this time the Zhang family forged a samurai sword, not any other famous sword.

Therefore, one can imagine the strength of Yagyu Hyouse, who wields the Demon Blade.

"Oh!"

The Emperor's bedroom.

Although the Warring States period was marked by warlordism, the Emperor remained steadfast and unshakeable.

The Emperor is not the emperor of the Central Plains dynasty. Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born with special privileges?

In Japan, the Emperor is a descendant of the supreme goddess Amaterasu; he is a symbol of faith!

Except for certain special periods when the Emperor holds absolute power, he is mostly just a mascot enshrined in the Imperial Capital.

Even so, Zetshin, as the Emperor's chief ninja and samurai, was a master of unparalleled skill.

Unfortunately, this royal trump card of the martial arts world still died in the battle to seize the sword.

Even the Tennin of the Koga and Iga dojos were like this.

The samurai code suffered heavy losses, and the entire martial arts world of Japan was about to be reshuffled.

This uncontrollable situation was something the Japanese Emperor absolutely could not allow.

Uncontrollable means risky, a dangerous factor that could affect the Emperor's rule.

"What a Zhang family! Is the Divine Sect capable of dealing with them?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, this old servant is no match for the Zhang family."

Even the White-Clad Sword Saint, this servant isn't entirely confident of victory, let alone that Young Master Zhang who has already reached the legendary Six Paths Ninja realm.

The voice was extremely soft and feminine, lacking both the crispness of a woman and the depth of a man.

They are the protectors of Shintoism in Japan, specifically responsible for protecting the Emperor's safety and forming the final line of defense.

"Is Japan really going to suffer such a huge loss?"

With his Japanese samurai's blood-sacrificing sword, he completely disregarded the Japanese Empire.

What kind of contempt enraged the Eastern Emperor?

"The Zhang family is not to be trifled with, at least not now."

There's a saying in the Central Plains: "A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years." The Zhang family will inevitably decline one day.

Japan is just a small island with scarce resources, and it doesn't even have any decent natural treasures.

If it weren't for repeatedly bowing and scraping before the Central Plains, becoming their subjects and slaves, and learning a great deal of advanced technology and culture from them, we would probably be no different from primitive tribes.

"If Your Majesty cannot swallow this insult, you may file a lawsuit with the Central Plains and condemn the Zhang family's actions!"

"That's fine!"

Even if he couldn't swallow this insult, the Emperor could still do this at this moment.

Even if Zhang Xiaoshan had already left, what if he sent experts to retaliate against the Zhang family? Didn't the Zhang family have any experts?

No, the Zhang family has even more experts!

When that time comes, whichever young master of the Zhang family comes again, who can withstand that invincible god-slaying blade?

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"Son!"

On Liuli Island, Zhang Xiaoshan watched Liu Sheng Piaoxu emerge from seclusion.

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Although there was not much progress in his internal strength, Zhang Xiaoshan could see that Liu Sheng Piaoxu's eyes were brighter.

This brightness is not the light focused by the pupil, but rather as clear as water, with a sharpness like the glint of a sword.

Clearly, Liu Sheng Piaoxu has made a breakthrough—

Sword Saint level!

He rose to fame in one battle and attained enlightenment as a swordsman.

Such an opportunity arises from a brush with death, and it can be said to be the fastest way for a samurai to improve his strength, but it is also the most dangerous way.

If it weren't for the defense of the Fire Cloud Armor, Liu Sheng Piaoxu would have died on the spot, and would never have had the chance to comprehend it.

Moreover, knowing Liu Sheng Piaoxu's trump card, if they were to fight again, the area above the neck would naturally be undefendable, making it the white-clad swordsman's attack range.

"Try this knife and see if it suits your hand."

This samurai sword is not light; it weighs at least five pounds.

Although it cannot compare to the Vajra Staff or the Dragon-Slaying Saber, the katana is characterized by its speed, accuracy, ruthlessness, and fierceness, and therefore generally weighs around three pounds.

"Magic knife!"

Without even drawing the sword, Liu Sheng Piaoxu could sense its murderous aura simply by touch.