Zhang Zhizheng

Zhang Zhizheng was a commandant serving the Han Imperial Court, based in Peng City. He was defeated and crippled by Xie Yan for threatening to harm the Xie family.

Plot
In his early career, Zhang Zhizheng had made significant contributions to the Han Imperial Court. Unfortunately, he failed to ascend the Innate Realm. In due consideration for his services, the Imperial Court gave him the Pseudo-Innate Realm Bestowing Mantra. Zhang Zhizheng became the de facto ruler of Peng City, and used his influence to embezzle property. His only son, Zhang Yu became a spoilt brat.

One day, for petty reasons, Zhang Yu has Xie Xuan framed and imprisoned. He orders his servants to lynch the poor youth, crippling him. This incident displeases Xie Xuan's younger cousin, Xie Yan, who releases Xie Xuan with the help of the local governor, Zhao Han. However, enraged by Zhang Yu's arrogance and Zhang Zhizheng protecting him, Xie Yan punishes them. He covertly provokes Zhang Yu into attacking him and uses that as an excuse to maim the arrogant young master. Zhang Zhizheng makes a veiled threat to harm the Xie Family. Xie Yan secretly provokes the commandant and a scuffle ensues between the two opponents.

Zhang Yu is killed in the ensuing duel while Xie Yan single-handedly defeats Zhang Zhizheng. The commandant begs for mercy, but Xie Yan cripples his cultivation as well as his limbs. In the aftermath, Zhao Han assures to execute the commandant. Xie Yan purchases all of Zhang Zhizheng's property and gifts them to Xie Xuan after completely healing his injuries.