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Dragon Balls are extremely special objects. Only when a Dragon Ball recognizes its master can one control its mysterious power. For example, Zhang's Pure Yang Purple Qi and the Imperial Dragon Qi on the Dragon Emperor's body are both incredibly mysterious powers, obtained through a series of fortuitous encounters.
Otherwise, even for an unparalleled powerhouse, obtaining the Dragon Balls would be more harmful than beneficial.
Zhang Xiaoshan's words were obviously an exaggeration, after all, treasures belong to those with virtue.
What is a virtuous person?
More often than not, it's used to describe a strong person!
"Amitabha Buddha, what you say, benefactor, is truly unbelievable!"
At this moment, the two sages stood up. As the so-called transcendent figures of a nation, both of them were fluent in Chinese and naturally understood what Zhang Xiaoshan meant.
They also knew that so-called merit was merely an ethereal power.
But what they saw before them forced them to believe that this was no ordinary scam; with their level of understanding, it was obviously fake.
The golden Buddha statue in front of us is clearly a valuable item.
"Namo Amitabha Buddha, it's normal for Master Longxiang not to believe it."
India and China were not in contact, so they were unaware of the changes that had taken place in China in recent years.
If the old monk hadn't been paying attention to the Central Plains ever since the purple aura came from the east, he wouldn't have believed in the existence of such a mysterious power.
Good deeds can suppress demonic nature.
Every year, one or two treasures that enhance merit flow from the Zhang family into the so-called Jianghu (martial arts world) of the Central Plains.
Besides their immense power, these treasures also possess another unique characteristic: they can suppress anything that can influence one's mind. This includes things like what we call demonic artifacts, or martial arts techniques that, once mastered, could lead to rampant killing.
As far as I know, the first force to trade with the Zhang family of the Central Plains was the Zoroastrian Church of Persia!
Upon hearing this, the Everlasting Treasure Tree King, whose suspicions and greed had been stirred up before, instantly stood up.
Unlike the reverence that holy monks show to Buddha statues, the Everlasting Precious Tree King places one hand on the Buddha statue, feeling its mysterious power.
Sure enough, the mysterious power that shared the same origin as the Sacred Flame Token caused him to tremble with shock.
"The Ever-Victorious Treasure Tree King, the chief religion of Persia, greets Young Master Zhang!"
Although I have long resided in Persia, I have heard of your name and long admired you.
In terms of relationships, Chang Sheng Bao Shu Wang is still the junior.
Zhang Xiaoshan had worked with the previous Baoshu Wang, and had even drunk with him, as well as Park Guk-chang...
Especially under the leadership of the previous King Baoshu, the Zhang family's cooperation with Zoroastrianism was constant, bringing enormous benefits to the Persian headquarters, a situation that continues to this day.
Previously, the previous Treasure Tree King was cursed by Zhang Xiaoshan with a soul-capturing spell, but now their interests are intertwined...
"Ever since the passing of the previous King Baoshu, I, Zhang, have long admired you!"
See people talking, see ghosts talking.
Zhang Xiaoshan naturally used business jargon to speak with Baoshu Wang, while glancing at the masked woman to the side, and couldn't help but say:
"Is this a saintess or a religious leader?"
"Akabadan greets Young Master Zhang!"
Akabadan?
Zhang Sheng returned the greeting with a cupped hand. He knew the other party held a high position, but the other party was unwilling to reveal it, so Zhang Xiaoshan did not dwell on it.
After all, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since the other party is unwilling to reveal themselves or their true appearance, there is no need for him to force them.
"Young Master Zhang, is it still possible to trade this kind of treasure?"
At this moment, Changsheng Baoshu Wang looked intently at Zhang Xiaoshan. It's worth noting that they had only traded once back then.
But one set of Sacred Flame Tokens is hardly enough for them.
2.0 If they had more sets, their Zoroastrianism would have gained a much higher status in Persia.
"Yes, the price remains the same."
It's not that Zhang is heartless, but rather that the power of his merit is unlike any other.
The merit comes from the Zhang family's good deeds of saving people, and only by saving more than three thousand lives can a set of Sacred Flame Tokens be strengthened.
When we made the deal with your religion back then, the Zhang family did not perform many good deeds, and we could not reveal too much about them.
"Given the Zhang family's current size and their cooperative relationship with your sect, we can proceed with the transaction of ten sets this time!"
Hiss...
Upon hearing this, Changsheng Baoshu Wang looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.
Ten sets?
The Persian main religion allows thirty people to use the Sacred Flame Token divine power.
"Ten sets? But the price..."
"make a deal!"
Changsheng Baoshu Wang wanted to push the price down further, but Akabadan decisively agreed to the deal.
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Akabadan surely knew that the Everlasting Treasure Tree King was driven by greed.
It's important to understand that the enhanced Sacred Flame Token has reached the level of a peerless divine weapon, considered a top-tier divine weapon even in Persia. While Zhang Xiaoshan's previous price was somewhat inflated, it was acceptable for the Zoroastrian Church.
After all, the sacred fire edict brings value and significance to Zoroastrianism in Persia, making any price worthwhile.
Moreover, the wholesale of ten sets was already a gesture of goodwill from the Zhang family, considering their past relationship.
"The transaction will be completed in the same manner as before."
However, the delivery will take six months, as ten sets of Sacred Flame Tokens require not only merit points but also must be forged from Xuan Iron and other elite metals.
Aside from the Zhang family, only the Empire could forge ten sets at once.
"Thank you for your kindness, young master."
The masked woman looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, a strange light flashing in her beautiful eyes.
Indeed, given the level of the Sacred Flame Token, the material alone is extremely rare.
With the added power of merit, it can suppress the malevolent influence brought by the Holy Fire Token's miraculous power, so any price is worth it.
Even Chang Sheng Bao Shu Wang couldn't help but feel grateful and bowed respectfully after hearing Zhang Xiaoshan confirm the cooperation.
The expressions of the Holy One of the Quran and others changed slightly.
They knew the value of the Sacred Flame Token, and that the martial arts associated with it were even more unorthodox.
Previously, a set of Sacred Flame Tokens had countered the influence of that evil martial art, greatly boosting the morale of the Persian Zoroastrians. Now, they have actually traded ten more sets.
For a moment, the gazes of everyone looking at Zhang Xiaoshan flickered inexplicably.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't care about any of that.
Zoroastrianism is his Western ally, so this support is only right. Besides, a set of six Sacred Flame Tokens only yields three thousand merits, and ten sets only yield thirty thousand merits.
Compared to Zhang Xiaoshan, who has accumulated so much merit that he has nowhere to use it, this is nothing.
However, when the Zhang family rebelled two years later, weapons made of Wootz steel were of paramount importance.
Even now, the iron-making technology in the Central Plains is quite advanced, even surpassing that of Persia and India.
However, in terms of material, true Damascus steel is actually Wootz steel sourced from Central Asia and India, a top-grade material that falls between black iron and Central Plains wrought iron.
Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan was very optimistic about this material.
We should stockpile as much of this material as possible now, because if resources are depleted or restricted in the future, we could very well be held hostage by others.
"Young Master Zhang, does this world truly have an end?"
Suddenly, a question rang out; it was Kumarajiva, the holy monk's chief disciple, staring intently at Zhang Xiaoshan.
"Have!"
···
Zhang Xiaoshan sat cross-legged in the center of the main hall, discussing philosophy with everyone.
Besides martial arts masters, there were also some eminent monks and foreign saints present.
They gathered here not merely to exchange martial arts skills, but to witness the prowess of this renowned super-strongman, the overlord of the Central Plains, who is famous throughout Eurasia.
It certainly lived up to expectations!
Although there is no such thing as an invincible overlord or a detached aura of a strong person looking down on all living beings.
However, the literary talent and romantic charm of the young nobleman from the Central Plains and the Southern Dynasties caught everyone's attention.
The Central Plains are prosperous!
But they are not people who covet wealth and glory.
What they yearned for was the brilliant and splendid culture of the Central Plains and the literary elegance of the Southern Dynasties.
As for faith?
They come from different regions and have different beliefs.
Since everyone here is a sage or saint, they naturally wouldn't care about such things or exclude those who are different from them.
Therefore, the group discussed the matter, ranging from the customs and traditions of the Central Plains to the overseas territories reached by the Zhang family, even providing examples to support their arguments...
Zhang Xiaoshan is like a star, always in the most dazzling position under the spotlight.
These are not important things. Moreover, the Zhang family has already taken the lead in establishing a presence in the New World. Coupled with the Zhang family's top-notch treasure ship technology, the Western clipper ships are simply no match for them.
From noon to afternoon, time slowly passed as Zhang Xiaoshan spoke eloquently.
It's not just about local customs and traditions, but also the classics of the Hundred Schools of Thought.
In terms of martial arts, Zhang Xiaoshan could easily overcome the differences between Chinese and Western martial arts.
These martial arts techniques are probably rare in the Central Plains and belong to unorthodox or unorthodox schools.
However, the Western Region Bin is not a rare and unique skill. Zhang Xiaoshan already knows it by heart. He can easily break the seemingly strange moves with the martial arts of the Central Plains.
In terms of internal energy cultivation, not to mention Zhang Xiaoshan's level of expertise.
Although there were seven grandmasters present, the Western martial arts world also has its unique features, otherwise it would have been impossible to create such a miraculous skill as the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth.
But Zhang Xiaoshan's true qi is as vast as the ocean and as pure as this.
Whether it was a contest of inner strength or a contest of the mysteries of true qi, Zhang Xiaoshan overwhelmed all the heroes with his own strength.
Therefore, everyone looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with amazement.
These were all merely literary debates, or discussions of principles.
Even so, Zhang Xiaoshan's ability to suppress the experts present all by himself was truly astonishing.
"Namo Amitabha!
I heard yesterday that the guardian warriors under Young Master Zhang possess great supernatural powers such as "Mahayana Immeasurable" and "Indestructible Vajra".
The old monk, whose Dharma name is Longxiang, is the abbot of the Tianzhu Jialan Temple. He practices Vajra supernatural powers and wishes to receive instruction from you, young master.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the bronze-armored warrior behind Zhang Xiaoshan, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
These bronze-armored warriors are merely mindless puppets; how could they possibly possess such great supernatural powers?
But Tashimoluo wouldn't lie, especially since this news had already spread throughout the plateau.
Therefore, they also wanted to see how this bronze-armored warrior would wield the supreme Buddhist arts—
Maha Immeasurable!
"Since the master is willing, I, Zhang, will not refuse. Please, 797!"
Zhang Xiaoshan had always intended to use force to suppress those who had gone up the Great Snow Mountain.
However, the opponent cannot be a small fry, so the big monk in front of him took the initiative to provoke him, saving him the trouble of finding an excuse to make a move.
This Dragon Elephant Grandmaster, who holds the top position and possesses the strength of a Grandmaster, is a veteran expert among top-tier Grandmasters. Suppressing such an expert is what creates a deterrent effect.