After stunning Zhou Yinseng, Su Que struck his palm on his shoulder, injecting a stream of True Qi into his body.

The True Qi split into several streams, flowing throughout Zhou Yinseng's body.

In just an instant, it shattered his meridians and tendons in his hands and feet.

Placing Zhou Yinseng's body aside, Su Que's figure flickered as he pursued Zhou Yinseng's second-in-command.

The second-in-command was also a Martial Artist who had opened five meridians, but in terms of physical fitness, he was far inferior to Su Que.

Though he had fled a certain distance, it was only a moment before Su Que caught up.

Su Que used the same technique, stunning the man, breaking his meridians and tendons, then took him away.

After Su Que attracted the attention of three Tang Sect Meridian Opening Realm experts, the pressure on Li Xuanji and the others was greatly reduced, allowing them to rampage through the stronghold.

The commotion in the stronghold was so great that the Tower Guardian of the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion, along with some Outer Disciples who were reading inside, all rushed over.

But none were spared from being killed by Li Xuanji and his group.

Once Su Que obtained the bodies of Rakshasa and Zhou Yinseng, he dragged the three of them by the hair down the stairs.

Seeing the bodies of the Tang Sect Assassins scattered across various floors, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The Tang Sect stronghold here was destroyed in less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

These Tang Sect Assassins trained tirelessly in the art of killing to accumulate merit, thereby advancing themselves.

Yet today, they were slaughtered like pigs.

'It's all because they lacked the strength!' Su Que thought silently.

Though he now had nearly 300 years left to live, life was unpredictable, and he wasn't sure if he'd encounter some sudden disaster, causing him to die before reaching such an age.

'First, I must steadily enhance my strength.'

'Second, I must protect my identity, so even if some powerful individual seeks revenge, they won't find me.'

Su Que silently set two goals for himself.

With thoughts racing through his mind, he unconsciously walked to the third layer.

Exiting the stairs, he headed for the corridor leading to the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

At this time, Li Xuanji and the others had cleaned up the battlefield and were also following Su Que towards the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

"Mr. Li," Su Que suddenly said.

Li Xuanji was momentarily stunned, then responded.

Because it was the first time someone had addressed him in such a manner.

"Mr., what's the matter?" Li Xuanji asked.

"It's possible more Tang Sect Assassins may return to the Tang Sect stronghold," Su Que said:

"Please dispatch people to guard the three entrances to prevent information from leaking out."

"Alright," Li Xuanji immediately agreed, leaving only five Four Blood Martial Artists while sending the others, including Elder Dan Yang and Qiu Yu, to guard the entrances.

He also ordered that if any Tang Sect members returned, they should be killed immediately.

Su Que dragged the three still-unconscious individuals towards the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

Before long, he beheld the full view of the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

The Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion was a cylindrical structure.

It had five layers, differing from the stronghold as each layer was of standard floor height.

Bookshelves embedded in each layer in the mountain wall held books, scrolls, and other items.

Wooden stairs were constructed between each layer.

Su Que placed Rakshasa's three bodies at the bottom.

Their meridians and tendons were shattered by his True Qi, rendering them unable to move even if awakened.

Subsequently, he climbed the stairs and began inspecting from the first up to the fifth layer.

Li Xuanji instructed his men to guard the lowest level, then went up to inspect himself.

In about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Su Que examined from the first to the third layer.

He found that each layer contained similar Secret Technique Manuals.

However, the content on the upper layers was more comprehensive than the lower layers.

Presumably, higher-ranking disciples could access the upper layers for viewing.

Su Que quickly navigated upwards, soon reaching the fifth layer.

He discovered among the Secret Manuals stored in the Tang Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

There were the Tang Sect's Inner Power Heart Methods, including the "Heart Scripture of Myriad Poisons" and "Profound Celestial Heart Technique," among others.

There were Tang Sect's Light Body Techniques, like "Ghost Shadow Mysterious Step" and "Spirit Dragon Chasing Shadow Technique" etc.

There were Tang Sect's Hidden Weapon Techniques, such as "Picking Flowers and Leaves," "Rain of Falling Flowers," "Heaven and Earth Toss," etc.

However, these were incomplete.

Even upon reaching the fifth layer, he noted that the "Heart Scripture of Myriad Poisons" here, even if practiced, would only reach the 4th Realm.

While his current Heart Scripture of Myriad Poisons had already attained the 3rd Realm: Ascension, further practice would only elevate it to the 1st Realm.

Besides Secret Manuals, the Scripture Pavilion also contained some forging diagrams of the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons and poison-making Dharma Gate.

He recorded the poisons required to advance the "Heart Scripture of Myriad Poisons" to the 4th Realm, then said to Li Xuanji:

"Mr. Li, might I trouble you to have someone copy these Secret Manuals and forging diagrams for me."

The books and scrolls here included bamboo slips, which Su Que found inconvenient to carry on him.

Many seemed to have been frequently read by Tang Sect disciples, with some pages stained with sweat or even read to tatters.

In any case, the value of the Secret Manuals and diagrams lay in the content; Su Que resolved to have clear, hand-written copies, which, if needed, he could sell if money was scarce.

Li Xuanji said, "Certainly... however, could I purchase these forging diagrams and poison-making Dharma Gates."

"Essentially, you may have access to the diagrams and poison-making methods, Mr., but cannot sell them to others."

While the Tang Sect's Martial Arts are formidable, not all suit his Heaven-Breaking Army's training, and practice demands significant time.

But the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons and poisons, if equipped by his Heaven-Breaking Army, require only slight training to deploy.

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