In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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After all, in terms of true status and identity, Zhang Xiaoshan was not in the imperial court, so he was naturally detached from worldly affairs.

Following Hongxiao into the sea of ​​flowers, everyone was filled with envy. They never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan, living in seclusion overseas, would be enjoying such a carefree life.

In this paradise-like fairyland, as Shao Siming raised her hand, a cluster of delicate flower petals gathered in her fair hand.

"This distinguished guest is quite skilled at the 'Flowering Flowers' technique!"

However, distinguished guest, please be careful. While the petals, leaves, and fruits are not poisonous, the thorns are poisonous and can cause heart decay; they are also known as the "love flower poison!"

Upon hearing this, everyone knew that the Luo Wang and Yin Yang School already knew, but only Wang Jian and Meng Wu nodded.

What appeared to be a beautiful sea of ​​flowers turned out to be a forbidden area.

Upon arriving at the small residence on Peach Blossom Island, Zhang Xiaoshan was already waiting for them at the door.

"Son!"

Ghost Street, Moon Goddess, and Zhao Gao had all met Zhang Xiaoshan before and respectfully bowed.

Here, there is no distinction of rank, only strength. Furthermore, Zhang Xiaoshan's realm had reached the Grandmaster level of Shattering the Void, so the Moon Goddess and Zhao Gao naturally dared not act recklessly.

On the contrary, Wang Jian and Meng Wu looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, who was even younger than their 'grandson' Wang Li and 'son' Meng Tian, ​​and were immediately incredulous.

But at this point, Zhao Gao and Yue Shen's attitudes had already revealed everything.

The young man in front of them, who looked to be in his early twenties, was the very person they were visiting.

"The presence of distinguished guests greatly honors my humble abode."

A gentle smile gives people a feeling of warmth and comfort, not only making people feel good about you, but also giving you an approachable aura!

Entering the small house feels like stepping into a refined living room in a rural setting. While it may not be grand, its understated luxury is undeniable.

"Son!"

At this moment, Jiangxue and Hongxiao brought over fragrant tea. With a wave of their sleeves at the door, eighteen cups of fragrant tea shot out into the air.

The tea, seemingly sprayed rapidly, landed perfectly and silently right in front of everyone, without spilling a drop, remaining perfectly still.

What a brilliant technique!

Both Yue Shen and Zhao Gao were deeply concerned; this skill was at least that of a top-tier master.

Moreover, such a casual and elegant flick of the sleeve demonstrates extremely high martial arts skill. These are merely two maids from the Zhang family, not even the mistress of the house.

"Everyone, please!"

"Sir, please!"

The tea is absolutely excellent, and it is in no way inferior to, or even superior to, the top-grade imperial tea.

Even the celadon teacup is a top-quality piece among the "official kilns," but it is not a genuine official kiln piece; rather, it is porcelain from the Zhang family's own kiln.

"I really enjoy it when I enter here. I feel much more refreshed and clear-headed."

"Just having nothing else to do."

After all, since Zhang entered the fold, he has rarely had a few years of genuine relaxation.

Zhang Xiaoshan's words left everyone somewhat bewildered, both amused and exasperated.

Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Zhang Xiaoshan's lifestyle is so extravagant that even the emperor cannot match it. He also frequently travels to scenic spots and goes sea fishing to relax, truly living the life of a carefree immortal.

"May I ask how many years you intend to recuperate, young master?"

"After the unification of the Nine Provinces."

I believe His Majesty the Eastern Emperor foresaw the heavenly secrets long ago: the world's affairs, after a long period of unity, will inevitably divide, and after a long period of division, will inevitably unite!

But Heaven's will is with Zhou!

Hiss...

The Moon Goddess's pupils contracted, while Zhao Gao, Wang Jian, and Meng Wu were all jolted, never expecting Zhang Xiaoshan to utter such shocking words.

"How does the young master know these things?"

Within the empire, only His Majesty the Eastern Emperor, the Moon Goddess, and His Majesty know these things...

Hearing the Moon Goddess's confirmation, everyone was even more astonished; these things were actually true.

Could there really be such a thing as 'destiny' or 'the way of heaven,' and even the Zhang family knows about it?

"Your Excellency Donghuang possesses the ability to deduce major trends."

But there are always higher heavens and more powerful people out there. Don't forget that the Bad Commander is the true Taoist saint and the supreme master of all arts!

Five years ago, Zhang met the Bad Commander once. The Bad Commander mentioned the great trend of Heaven, saying that he had long foreseen this day and had been preparing to defy fate.

The last time the Bad Commander plotted against the Zhang family, it was in order to reverse this trend.

Unfortunately, fate is unpredictable!

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately thought of the unfathomable and enigmatic Bad Commander.

Unexpectedly, the Bad Commander arrived five years ago, and this is at least the timeframe.

The Zhang family's retreat overseas was likely to avoid these consequences.

After all, if the Zhang family is schemed against once, they could be schemed against a second, a third time, before the situation in Kyushu stabilizes...

In the face of overwhelming odds, a desperate fight is needed; who will still care about the Zhang family's prestige?

"Since you know that Heaven's will is with Zhou, why not go with the flow?"

"Heaven's will is on Zhou, and at this moment, Your Majesty's spirit is truly awe-inspiring!"

But Your Majesty can suppress the people for a time, but the empire is the foundation for all ages, and no one can suppress an ancient legacy.

The Bad Commander also left behind a prophecy: "The one who will destroy Qin is Hu!"

It means that the empire ended after the second generation.

If it weren't for the stubbornness of the Grand Marshal, he could have risen again simply by waiting for His Majesty to pass away!

presumptuous!

Wang Jian and Meng Wu were furious, and even Zhao Gao's face was gloomy.

However, none of this affected Zhang Xiaoshan and the others on Ghost Street; they didn't care who became emperor.

What's interesting is whether this prophecy is true?

If that's true, it would be terrible.

"I can understand the feelings of the two generals."

However, this prophecy 2.0 was not made by Zhang, but rather it was the result obtained by the Bad Commander through his survey of destiny.

Moreover, the Grand Marshal has already fallen; even if the Empire wanted to cause him trouble, they would likely find him.

"Please forgive me, young master, but this prophecy is far too presumptuous!"

Wang Jian, mature and composed, calmed his mind but began to have some doubts.

"It's alright. It's normal for the general, as a soldier of the empire, to be angry about such disrespectful words."

This is merely Zhang using everyone's words to convey the Bad Commander's prophecy to His Majesty.

As for the rest? That's not Zhang's business, but Zhang still wants to offer a reminder:

The Grand Marshal's ability to deduce the Heavenly Dao is probably unparalleled in the Nine Provinces!

"Thank you for the reminder, young master!"

Wang Jian made the decisions on major matters, and the absolute difference in their status was obvious.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan also knew Wang Jian's status; he was a true elder statesman of the Later Zhou Empire.

In comparison, Yue Shen, the Grand Preceptor, and Zhao Gao, who controlled the Net, were at best just a sharp weapon.

Moreover, Wang Jian was a cunning old fox, and extremely calm.

Fearing that his achievements might overshadow the emperor and lead him down the path of a murderer, he chose to retire gracefully after unification and began a life of leisure and enjoyment in his old age.

Chapter 556 Wholesale Peerless Divine Weapons? Cooperation in the New World

"One hundred thousand weapons! One hundred 'bronze swords'!"

Zhao Gao's order was not directed to Ghost Yama or Lady Dongming, but directly to Zhang Xiaoshan.

After all, 100,000 weapons and 100 imperial-standard longswords are no small number.

If calculated by unit price, even ten gold coins might not be enough to buy a Qingfeng sword made of refined patterned steel on Ghost Street.

With the addition of hundreds of standard-issue bronze swords, this order is worth at least 500,000 gold!

"can!"

Without much hesitation, Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and continued:

"Furthermore, the Zhang family can provide the empire with ten peerless divine weapons as part of the opening transaction for Ghost Street!"

"Ten peerless divine weapons?"

Even Zhao Gao, Yue Shen, and Wang Jian looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with shock and disbelief.

Peerless weapons are not ordinary weapons. They may seem no different from sharp weapons that can cut through iron like mud, except that the blade is powerful.

However, in a true clash between masters, where immense power is clashed, even divine weapons become like ordinary blades, essentially destroyed after a few exchanges.

Unlike other legendary weapons, the sword itself generates a powerful sword aura with boundless power.

Furthermore, they have different effects depending on the attributes of the sword energy and the divine sword.

There are probably only about a hundred peerless divine weapons in the entire Kyushu region.

But Zhang Xiaoshan's words about ten peerless divine weapons were astonishing!

"Do you truly believe these 19 words, young master?"

"To forge an unparalleled weapon, the most important thing is the materials, followed by the right time, place, and people!"

Regarding the materials, Zhang didn't hide anything from everyone. His family had found a considerable amount of extraterrestrial meteorite iron and meteorites on the other side of the ocean in a new continent—more than enough to forge ten peerless divine weapons.

That's it!

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

Yes, there are many meteorites from outer space on the land of Kyushu. Similarly, the other side of the ocean is also full of treasures.

"The other side of the ocean? I wonder if there are any so-called fairy islands deep in the ocean?"

"No, but there are two continents, like Kyushu and the West, and across the sea they are divided into the South and the North, facing each other across the sea."

Furthermore, the two continents combined are roughly the same size as the western part of Kyushu!

Hiss...

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's introduction, everyone gasped.

Unexpectedly, there was such a vast land on the other side of the sea, which made even Wang Jian's heart burn with anger.

"However, you should forget about conquering any place!"

Not to mention the long distance, the imperial army simply could not possibly reach there in numbers of 100,000 or 100,000. The local inhabitants alone were not to be trifled with; in primitive societies, the entire population was a soldier!

If Your Majesty is truly interested in exploring, the Zhang family can guide you, but the Zhang family will not be involved in the struggle for supremacy.

Moreover, the empire also needs to make a promise to the Zhang family regarding their interests.

"Young master, your righteousness is admirable!"

However, I am here on His Majesty's orders to invite you to Xianyang for a visit.

If you have any conditions, why not speak to His Majesty personally?

"can!"

Even just to meet, whether it's about Ghost Street or the New World,

Zhang Xiaoshan had no intention of hiding it; the fact that the Zhang family owned the New World was no secret.

Previously, the four great empires simply didn't have the time or inclination to deal with these matters, or rather, due to their competition with each other, none of them could spare the energy and resources for overseas expansion.

However, once Qin Shi Huang unifies the nine provinces, he will likely clash with the Zhang family sooner or later.