Chapter 929

Having said this, Seeing Ying Zheng glanced at the somewhat astonished crowd and said calmly:

"Stand steady."

Before the crowd could react, a seven-colored rainbow light erupted from Seeing Ying Zheng's body with a boom.

The next moment, Seeing Ying Zheng vanished without a trace, and in his place appeared a magnificent, hundred-meter-tall Black Bird.

Chapter 696: Zhang Han's Show of Force to Chen Pingping

"His Majesty's true form, the Black Bird, grows more magnificent by the day."

Wang Jian sighed in heartfelt admiration, while Fan Xian, standing to the side, whispered:

"Teacher, is this His Majesty's true body?"

"Of course."

Wang Jian raised his head proudly.

"The Black Bird of Destiny, a branch of the Roc clan—one of the five great spirit races of the cultivation world—a divine beast from myths and legends, and the totem of Great Qin."

"To see the Black Bird is a sign of great fortune for the world! You are truly blessed; even we rarely get to see His Majesty's Black Bird form on ordinary days."

Wang Qinian, following closely behind Chen Pingping, said with a face full of shock:

"Director... isn't this too divine? So His Majesty really is a divine beast!"

"That is only natural. Why would I lie about matters concerning His Majesty?"

Chen Pingping also watched Seeing Ying Zheng with a sense of shock.

"Master... it really is the Black Bird! To see it means great fortune for the world and prosperity for the family! Master!"

Liu Ruyu excitedly shook Fan Jian's arm.

"In His Majesty's presence, do not be impolite!"

Fan Jian was also somewhat excited, but he managed to restrain himself well.

Seeing Ying Zheng paid no mind to their reactions; he flapped his wings and let out a cry, and a violent gale swept everyone up as he soared straight into the clouds.

The crowd was initially panicked, but feeling as steady as if they were walking on flat ground, they soon calmed down.

Seeing Ying Zheng carried the group as they flew toward the Xianyanggong.

Everyone gazed downward with eyes full of excitement.

Boundless fields, endless grain, and well-fed, well-clothed citizens running through the fields—each one of them looked as fierce as a tiger, appearing to be martial artists.

From time to time, they would see the Black Bird in the sky and excitedly chase after it, shouting, "Great Qin is immortal!"

Compared to the false prosperity of the Qing Kingdom, here in Great Qin, the crowd finally understood what a true golden age was.

However, Seeing Ying Zheng's speed was too fast, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived outside the Xianyanggong.

Landing and returning to human form, not long after, a team of elite imperial guards led by Zhang Han swept past like a stream of light.

After landing, they looked solemn, and in perfect unison, they cupped their fists and knelt on one knee.

"General Zhang Han, reporting for duty!"

Hearing the name Zhang Han, Chen Pingping couldn't help but take another look; this was the figure who headed the Black Ice Terrace, and in a sense, he was much like himself.

He was also someone Chen Pingping would absolutely come into contact with after arriving in the Great Qin.

He looked very young, but Chen Pingping knew one could not judge age by appearance.

Zhang Han was already a half-step Earthly Immortal; for such a person, eternal youth was no difficult feat.

It was the sharp, steel-like aura of slaughter about him that was the most critical factor.

Seeming to sense Chen Pingping's observation, Zhang Han looked at him calmly, and for an instant, Chen Pingping felt an overwhelming aura of slaughter submerge him.

It left Chen Pingping feeling somewhat suffocated; this was the most terrifying person he had ever seen in his life.

And what shocked Shadow and the others even more was...

The hundred or so people brought by Zhang Han were, at their weakest, at the peak of the Ninth Grade, and most were Grandmasters.

As for Zhang Han, he was an existence completely beyond their comprehension.

Perhaps he was what was known as a Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmaster, or even an Earthly Immortal.

"Transmit the order to the hundred officials and Prince Fusu to hold court; additionally, have them come along as well."

Having said that, Seeing Ying Zheng took Ying Ying Yinman and walked past the crowd into the palace.

"Understood!"

Zhang Han cupped his hands and bowed his head; only after Seeing Ying Zheng had disappeared did he straighten up, look toward Wang Jian, and cup his hands, saying:

"Long time no see, Old General Wang, Minister Li."

"Your cultivation has broken through; not bad at all."

Wang Jian chuckled, patted Zhang Han on the shoulder, and turned to leave.

"Alright, I'm going to prepare for court as well. Also, you can make contact with that Chen Pingping beforehand."

"Haven't you always complained that managing both the Black Ice Terrace and the Net alone was a bit tiring? That is the person His Majesty found to help you share the burden of the Net."

Zhang Han was stunned for a moment, and Wang Jian and Li Si also vanished without a trace.

Chen Pingping gave a bitter smile in his heart; he had been set up by Wang Jian this time.

"Chen Pingping?"

Zhang Han looked over with an expressionless face; a single glance was enough to make even the strongest, Wu Zhu, feel somewhat suffocated.

"I have met General Zhang Han."

Chen Pingping cupped his hands in greeting.

Zhang Han did not answer; the next moment, a roaring aura surged into the sky, and in an instant, the heavenly phenomena over the entire Xianyang City, outside of the Xianyanggong, changed drastically.

Just a moment ago it had been a clear, sunny sky, but in this instant, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, looking for all the world like the heavens were collapsing.

Chen Pingping and the others, facing this pressure head-on, immediately turned pale and swayed as if about to fall.

"His Majesty wants you to take charge of the Net? A martial artist who is only at the Post-Heaven realm?"

Zhang Han looked at Chen Pingping expressionlessly; the latter gritted his teeth and cupped his hands, saying:

"This is His Majesty's decree; I have the confidence to take charge of the Net."

"Interesting..."

Zhang Han chuckled lightly, and in an instant, a bolt of lightning struck directly beside Chen Pingping, blasting open a huge hole, leaving everyone unable to stand steady.

Chen Pingping also gritted his teeth and held on.

"Do you know what kind of existence the Net is? And what the cultivation level of its previous commander was?"

"I ask General Zhang Han for your guidance."

Chen Pingping looked at Zhang Han with a resolute expression.

"The Net is the Great Qin's premier assassin and intelligence organization; the Net is spread across the world, known for being omnipresent."

"During the Warring States period, the number of nobles and even royal family members of the Seven States who died at the hands of the Net was countless."

"Its Eight Swords of King Yue and Six Sword Slaves are all Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmasters who, by joining forces, can battle Earthly Immortals."

"The Net is divided into Heaven-rank assassins and Earth-rank assassins; Heaven-rank assassins must be at the Heavenly Phenomenon level to join, and Earth-rank assassins are all master-level powerhouses."

"The Net monitors the world for His Majesty and the Great Qin; the hundred officials and the Hundred Schools of Thought are all on the Net's list."

"To take charge of the Net is to face those people from the Hundred Schools, who include Earthly Immortals and even existences at the half-step Void Shattering level."

"The leader of the Yin-Yang School, Zou Yan, is at the half-step Void Shattering level, with over a dozen Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmasters and three Earthly Immortals under his command."

"The leader of the Confucian School, Master Master Xunzi, is at the half-step Void Shattering level."

"The Taoist Heavenly Sect, Human Sect, Vertical and Horizontal School, Agricultural School, Mohist School, Novelist School... such are the Hundred Schools of Thought."

"Any one of these schools could send a commander to slaughter all of you; any one of them has the ability to ravage a small world."

"The Hundred Schools of Thought have vast influence; for example, the Agricultural School has nearly a million members, all of whom practice martial arts."

"And the previous commander of the Net, though a sinner, had a cultivation level at the late stage of the Earthly Immortal realm."

"Only in this way could he suppress those murderous assassins within the Net; with your cultivation, aren't you afraid you won't be able to control the Net and will be consumed by it?"

"The Net is the sharpest sword of the Great Qin; if you cannot control it, it will only kill you. With you being parachuted in like this, the Eight Swords of King Yue will certainly be dissatisfied with you."

"You are only at the Post-Heaven realm; how will you resist the slaughter of eight Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmaster assassins?"

Hearing Zhang Han's words, the others were also somewhat worried.

But Chen Pingping smiled confidently.

"Because I was appointed by His Majesty; among the many forces in this world, isn't it His Majesty who has the final say? Since His Majesty let me take over, I will definitely be able to do it!"

"His Majesty will not misjudge a person."

Zhang Han stared at Chen Pingping quietly; after a long while, his aura vanished in an instant, and the heavenly phenomena he had stirred up returned to a clear, sunny sky.