42: Chapter 42 System Settlement

One month after the conclusion of the Bright Peak Martial Arts Conference, Zhang Sanfeng returned to Wudang Mountain.

As soon as he stepped into Zixiao Palace, a cold System prompt echoed in his mind, carrying an unprecedented solemnity:

[Main Quest [Wudang Daoist Tradition, Yitian World Foundation] final settlement complete! Comprehensive rating: SSS (Perfect Transcendence)!]

[Detected that the Host has exceeded all side quests: captured Cheng Kun, rewrote the fate of Cult Leader Zhang Wuji, facilitated the Wulin Alliance, established the Martial Arts Exchange, initiated a prosperous era for the Martial Forest, ended the chaos in Jianghu, completely integrated the Yitian World, and promoted martial arts progress, obtaining an additional 200% reward bonus!]

[Ultimate rewards distributed: 1. The Host's Great Grandmaster Realm Perfection cultivation is completely stabilized, and the Physical Body and Divine Soul have been tempered to the extreme. Unlocked Breakthrough conditions for the Martial Emperor Realm: Fusion of three low-level Wuxia world Origins, and comprehension of complete Heaven and Earth Law; 2. Obtained the full Origin blessing of the Yitian World. When traveling across worlds, the Host can mobilize 30% of the Yitian World's Origin power at any time. This is equivalent to carrying half of the Yitian World with you, allowing for the instant summoning of the Seven Heroes of Wudang and Cult Leader Zhang Wuji to assist in battle across worlds; 3. The Yitian World has officially become the Host's main life-bound world, completely bound to the Host's Divine Soul. Regardless of where the Host is, they can return with a single thought. The time flow of the main world can be freely adjusted between 1:1 and 1000:1; 4. Unlocked full travel permissions for low-level Wuxia worlds. Can freely travel to low-level Wuxia worlds such as "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", "The Deer and the Cauldron", etc.; 5. Obtained the exclusive "Lord of the Daoist Tradition" talent. All martial arts taught will automatically carry the Daoist Tradition mark, and the cultivation speed of Disciples will increase by 50%.]

The series of rewards made Zhang Sanfeng overjoyed.

An SSS-level perfect rating far exceeded his expectations.

In particular, the "Lord of the Daoist Tradition" talent and the ability to summon a Daoist avatar provided huge assistance for his future path through the heavens.

The next day, Zhang Sanfeng summoned the Seven Heroes of Wudang and all core members of the Wulin Alliance to hold the final council meeting.

Inside Zixiao Palace, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Everyone knew that Zhang Sanfeng was about to explore a higher martial arts Realm.

Looking at the people below, Zhang Sanfeng spoke slowly: "I have summoned you all today to give instructions on a few matters. I have achieved a Breakthrough to the Great Grandmaster Realm Perfection and am about to enter seclusion to comprehend the Dao and explore the Martial Emperor Realm."

"After I enter seclusion, the daily affairs of the Wudang Sect will be handled by Song Yuanqiao, with Yu Lianzhou assisting;"

"Affairs of the Wulin Alliance will be discussed jointly by the four Grandmasters, and major issues must be voted on by all;"

"Regarding the resistance against the Yuan Dynasty, Cult Leader Zhang Wuji will serve as the supreme commander of the front line, leading the righteous army and the Martial Forest vanguard, and will be fully responsible."

"Very well, you may all disperse."

Everyone bid farewell and left.

He looked at the people of Wudang and continued: "I have set up the True Martial Seven-Intercept Formation on Wudang Mountain, which has been fused with the Origin power of the Yitian World and can withstand any powerhouse below the Martial Emperor Realm."

"At the same time, I am leaving behind my Pure Yang Daoist Avatar: it will sit in Wudang, manage the School's Formation, and automatically strike if there is an enemy invasion;"

"If a catastrophic disaster occurs, the avatar can unleash 80% of my strength."

"The "Complete Manual of the Tai Chi Great Dao" I have left behind is stored on the top floor of the Scripture Pavilion and is divided into three volumes: The first volume is basic martial arts, which all Wudang Disciples can Cultivate; the second volume is advanced martial arts, which can only be viewed by Inner Sect Disciples; the third volume is comprehension of the Dao, which can only be viewed by the Wudang Sect Head and Disciples who have made great contributions and whose cultivation has reached above the Grandmaster Realm. You must remember that no matter how high your cultivation is, you must never forget the path of chivalry, and you must never forget the original intention of protecting the people of the world."

Everyone bowed in unison and said in a deep voice: "We Disciples will strictly follow the Master's decree! We will definitely not fail the Master's trust, and we will protect the Wudang Sect and the people of the world well!"

Cult Leader Zhang Wuji stepped forward, his eyes full of reluctance: "Grandmaster, how long will you be in seclusion?"

Zhang Sanfeng smiled and patted his shoulder: "When the Yuan Dynasty is overthrown and a peaceful and prosperous era is established, that will be the time of my return."

"Wuji, you must remember that with great power comes great responsibility."

"You are not only the Ming Cult leader, but also the hope of the people of the world. You must stick to your original heart and be a good leader who works for the country and the people."

"Wuji will remember!" Cult Leader Zhang Wuji nodded heavily, tears welling up in his eyes.

Yin Liting said with red eyes: "Master, you must come back early. We are waiting for you."

Zhou Zhiruo also stepped forward and handed over a moon-white Daoist robe hand-embroidered by Emei Disciples: "Grandmaster Zhang, this is a robe embroidered for you by us Emei Disciples. Please take it to wear on your journey."

Zhang Sanfeng took the robe and nodded: "Zhiruo, you are intelligent and quick-witted, you will surely be able to carry forward the Emei Sect tradition. Give the heavenly sword to me, and I will help you take out the Nine Yin Manual inside."

Zhou Zhiruo was overjoyed and handed the heavenly sword to Zhang Sanfeng.

Zhang Sanfeng took the heavenly sword, focused his senses, felt the hollow part inside the sword, and condensed a trace of Pure Yang power. The heavenly sword instantly broke into two pieces.

He took out the Secret Manual and handed it to Zhou Zhiruo, admonishing: "Zhiruo, the Nine Yin Manual is the general outline of Daoist martial arts and requires deep Daoist cultivation. You must first improve your knowledge of Daoism to understand its essence."

"Do not be eager for quick success or go astray. With your talent, as long as you Cultivate diligently and build a solid Foundation, the Nine Yin Manual can lay a solid Foundation for you, and your future achievements will be limitless."

Zhou Zhiruo thanked him repeatedly. She also knew that it was because of the friendship between the Emei Ancestral Master and this Wudang Ancestral Master that she received such careful guidance.

After the meeting ended, everyone reluctantly bid farewell to Zhang Sanfeng, escorting him all the way to the foot of Wudang Mountain before waving goodbye.

Zhang Sanfeng went alone to the secluded cultivation chamber behind Wudang Mountain.

This was the most secret place in Wudang, rich in Spiritual Qi and isolated from the world.

He sat cross-legged on the cushion and brought up the System panel.

[The first cross-world main quest [Legend of the Condor Heroes Jianghu, Daoist Tradition First Transmitted] has been generated!]

[Quest Goal: Travel to the Legend of the Condor Heroes World, spread the Wudang Daoist Tradition, complete chivalry quests, obtain recognition from the Origin of the Legend of the Condor Heroes World, and promote the Fusion of the Legend of the Condor Heroes World and the Yitian World!]

[Quest Requirements: 1. Establish the Wudang Sect in the Legend of the Condor Heroes World and accept at least three Disciples, at least one of whom must become a top-tier expert; 2. Resolve at least three major Jianghu crises and prevent at least one large-scale massacre; 3. Obtain recognition from at least three top-tier experts at the Five Greats level; 4. Make the Wudang Daoist Tradition a recognized Righteous Path School in the Legend of the Condor Heroes Jianghu.]

[Quest Time Limit: Ten years (Main world time flow is 100:1, meaning thirty-six days have passed in the main world)]

[Quest Failure Penalty: Deprivation of the Yitian World main life-bound world qualification, cultivation falls to the Great Grandmaster Realm Early Stage.]

Zhang Sanfeng looked at the quest panel, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

The Legend of the Condor Heroes, that was an era of heroes.

The eccentric and unrestrained Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi, the ruthless West Poison Ouyang Feng, the compassionate Southern Emperor Duan Zhixing, the chivalrous Northern Beggar Hong Qigong, the world's number one Master Wang Chongyang, and the great hero Guo Jing.

He had long yearned for it.

"System, initiate travel." Zhang Sanfeng thought silently.

[The passage to the heavens has been opened! Target world: Legend of the Condor Heroes!]

[World coordinates locked! Energy charging complete! Starting travel!]

A brilliant beam of Tai Chi light shot up from the secluded cultivation chamber, piercing through the entire Wudang Mountain and illuminating half the sky.

Within the beam of light, Zhang Sanfeng's figure gradually disappeared.

A faint, lingering echo reverberated through the mountains, lasting for a long time: "Myriad worlds, I am coming."

On the peak of Wudang Mountain, Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou, Cult Leader Zhang Wuji, Zhou Zhiruo, and others looked at the light beam shooting into the sky and bowed in unison.

They knew that the path belonging to Zhang Sanfeng had officially begun.

And they would stand firm on this land, complete his entrustment, protect this hard-won peaceful and prosperous era, and wait for his return.