Chapter 61: The Ten Layers of Martial Arts (Part 1)

  Niu Zhenshan had just taken out the treasure map, and Xuan Tian's gaze fell on it. The white jade sword in his brow slightly trembled.

  That piece of treasure map, surprisingly, has the same aura as the first two pieces of treasure maps in Xuántiān's hand, which means that this is the third piece, the only one missing from Xuántiān's hand.

  Xuantian unexpectedly obtained the first two treasure maps, and as for the third treasure map, he had no clues at all and couldn't search for it. Unexpectedly, the third treasure map that was nowhere to be found was actually in Niu Zhenshan's hands.

  At this moment, Niu Zhenshan threw the treasure map towards Xuan Tian like trash.

  Not bad, it's just trash. Although Niu Zhenshan said that this is a priceless treasure, in fact, in his heart, it's worthless because this is not a complete treasure map. The Niu family has had this treasure map for decades, and the master has passed it down for three generations, but no one has been able to find any information on the incomplete map.

  This treasure map fragment is trash for Niu Zhenshan, but for Xuan Tian, it's a precious treasure.

  Xuantian was overjoyed in his heart, but his face didn't reveal a hint of it. He stretched out his hand and took the treasure map fragment, and a more familiar feeling came from his hand. Xuantian could confirm that this was the third treasure map fragment he had been searching for.

  However, this treasure map fragment is only useful to Xuan Tian, and has no value to others. Niu Zhenshan didn't hesitate at all and threw it to Xuan Tian. All the warriors treated this treasure map fragment as trash.

  Huang Qishan was no exception. Although he didn't examine it carefully, just a glance at the treasure map fragment in Xuan Tian's hand revealed that it was indeed a fragment of a map, and what's more, it was incomplete, not just by a little bit. If they couldn't find other fragments of the treasure map, this one would be completely useless.

  Huang Qishan coldly snorted: "Niu Zhenshan, we agreed that the first prize would be 500,000 taels of silver, but you think a useless broken painting can settle it?"

  Niú Zhènshān said, "The treasure map is priceless, far beyond the 500,000 taels of silver. Don't bother bringing back some silver, it's already a great favor. What more do you want? My son's severed arm needs urgent treatment, I don't have time to haggle with you."

  Having said that, Niu Zhenshan carried Niu Zhiqiang and jumped off the stage, no longer stopping, and rushed directly to the Niu family.

  For the Huang family, although they now occupy the entire Huangbai Town and have a considerable industry in two other towns, their business is quite large. However, it is still in the development stage, with a significant amount of capital investment and family expenses, so there is not much silver on hand.

  Even if the Huang family obtained a town from the Niu, Cheng and Zhang families, in order to get the business started, initial capital investment would be needed, at this time, the role of silver would come into play.

  So, 500,000 taels of silver may not be a lot for a family, but for the Huang family now, it is an urgent need for funds. The Niu, Cheng and Zhang families have already lost their towns and all have a bellyful of anger, naturally they do not want to come up with more silver.

  "Second uncle, I quite like this treasure map fragment. Let's just forget about the 500,000 taels of silver!" Xuan Tian said, seeing Huang Qi Shan still fuming and wanting to argue with Niu Zhen Shan.

  Huang Qishan glanced at Xuantian, saw that his eyes seemed to be quite satisfied with the treasure map, and didn't say anything else. He patted Xuantian's shoulder with a loud slap and laughed:

  "Great! Well done, Tian Er! Your father was right, you've indeed won this junior martial arts competition! Haha... Those who wanted to annex Huangbai City were delusional. Now we've not only defended it but also gained three more towns! The Huang family's territory will expand greatly! Haha... Let's head back home and share the good news with everyone!"

  Xuantian nodded, but in his heart he was thinking: I'm afraid it won't be easy for the Huang family to expand their territory. Even if the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families each give up one city to the Huang family, they will still leave many hidden cards or destructive measures behind, making it impossible for the Huang family to develop the acquired cities in the short term.

  The younger generations of the Niu, Cheng, Zhang and Huang families finished their martial arts competition. Xuan Tian followed Huang Qi Shan and others back to the Huang family in Huangbai Town.

  Although the younger generation was attacked and seriously injured, casting a gloomy shadow over the Huang family during the New Year's festival, Xuan Tian's victory in the martial arts competition against the younger generations of the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families undoubtedly brought joy to all members of the Huang family.

  When Xuan Tian and others returned to Huangbai Town, the Huang family had already learned of their victory in the martial arts competition through carrier pigeons. The entire Huang family came out to welcome them outside the town, including the elderly Huang Yuan Cheng, who refused to listen to others' dissuasions.

  At the same time, the result of the martial arts competition among the younger generation of the four families of Niu, Cheng, Zhang and Huang also spread throughout the major towns of Beimang County in an extremely short period of time. The younger generation of the Huang family produced a genius, named Huang Tian, who had only reached the ninth level of the Martial Dao realm, yet defeated the younger generation of the Niu, Cheng and Zhang families who were at the first level of the Innate Realm.

  This achievement of the weak overcoming the strong attracted the attention of many martial artists, so this news spread like wildfire. The Huang family's reputation shook greatly, and everyone knew that the Huang family had obtained three city-states. From now on, Beimo County would no longer be dominated by just three major families, but four.

  Back in Huangbai Town, Xuantian undoubtedly became the focus of everyone's attention, becoming the center of discussion for all, and also became an idol in the hearts of all young warriors, receiving congratulations and praise from all.

  It wasn't until a whole incense stick had burned that Xuan Tian finally returned to his room with the accompaniment of Xuan Hong and Huang Yue, the chaotic sounds beside his ears slowly calming down.

  The whole Huangbai Town was celebrating this victory, but in Xuan Tian's heart, apart from getting the third treasure map and being somewhat excited, there wasn't too much excitement.

  The Huang family won three towns, and it seemed that the Huang family was about to soar to new heights. However, this is often the most dangerous time. The Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families would not be willing to see the Huang family continue to grow stronger, because the stronger the Huang family becomes, the more danger the other three families face, and one day they might even be swallowed up by the Huang family.

  So, if the Huang family does not have the strength to thoroughly suppress the three families, once their power develops to a degree that the three families cannot tolerate, then even if the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families do not want to fight to the death with the Huang family, they will still have no choice but to do so.

  This time the three towns that lost, either are the three towns that have no effect on the Huang family, or it is the beginning of a bloody battle with the Huang family. There are only two outcomes, and neither outcome has any benefit for the Huang family.

  "Strength! We need even greater strength! With strength, why worry about the three small nine-grade families? If the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families dare to be unfavorable to the Huang family, we can crush them directly. Now that the Huang family's power is growing bigger and bigger, a bloody battle with the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families is inevitable. The injuries of our elders have been lingering for several years, and once it erupts again, the injuries will be even more severe. To ensure the Huang family stands firmly in Beimang County, we must make our strength even stronger!"

  In the depths of his heart, a thought turned, and the conviction in his heart grew stronger, becoming increasingly powerful.

  "Heavens! Well done, you're a true descendant of the Xuan family, you haven't disgraced your father's reputation!" In the room, there was no one else, Huang Yue pulled on Xuan Tian's arm, her face full of joy.

  Xuan Hong smiled slightly and said, "What prestige do I have left? On the contrary, Tian Er did not disappoint me. I, Xuan Hong, have a successor, and I am delighted in my heart. However, Tian Er must not be proud and arrogant because of this. The ninth level of the Martial Dao is superior to the first level of the Innate Realm. Perhaps for Beimo County and the Shendao Wang Dynasty, Tian Er's talent is almost legendary, but for the entire Shen Zhou continent, those top-notch powers of the first, second, and third grades, such talents are not rare, and you can count them on two palms."

  "Uh-huh! The child knows." Xuan Tian nodded and said, "Father, mother, I think that although we have won the victory, it's not time to celebrate wildly yet. The Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families will absolutely not let the Huang family grow stronger. If the Huang family's power has already threatened their status, they will definitely engage in a bloody battle with the Huang family and suppress them. So, the three towns that they lost this time are either useless to the Huang family or perhaps it's just the beginning of a bloody battle with the Huang family. This is very unfavorable for the Huang family's situation."

  Xuan Hong and Huang Yue exchanged a glance, both of their eyes locked in a gaze, with a hint of surprise. They thought to themselves: Tian Er is still young, but his views on things are surprisingly mature.

  "This is an inevitable thing, the Huang family, although on the surface they are celebrating, have already made preparations to engage in a bloody battle with the three families in secret. If the Niu, Cheng and Zhang families dare to take action and push the Huang family to the brink of collapse, then there will be no choice but to use the ultimate skills of the Xuan and Huang families, even if that person discovers it, they will not hesitate to destroy the three families."

  Xuantian Dao: "Father, can you not use your hands, try not to use your hands, if we attract that person, we will really be in trouble. After this martial arts competition and three consecutive battles, the medicinal power of 'Yulingzhi' in my body has been almost completely absorbed. It won't take long before I break through the tenth level of Wudao Realm, and once I enter the Xiantian Realm, I can eliminate the Niu, Cheng, and Zhang families."

  As they spoke, Xuan Tian took out the three treasure maps from his bosom and continued: "Today, Niu Zhen Shan tried to weasel out of paying 500,000 taels of silver by giving me a treasure map as trash. He didn't know that I already had two copies of the treasure map on me, and this third one was all I needed. The location of the treasure is near Beimang County. If I combine these three maps, perhaps I'll be able to find the treasure and gain an opportunity."

  "Oh——!"

  Xuan Hong and Huang Yue's eyes both lit up, Xuan Hong happily said: "I heard your second uncle mention that Niu Zhen Shan gave the Zhang Can Tu to you, but you actually took it down, originally you had two more copies of the Can Tu on you, this time Niu Zhen Shan really helped a lot."

  Xuantian placed the three treasure map fragments together, and indeed, the three fragments merged seamlessly, with each fragment's missing parts supplemented by the other two, forming a complete map.

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