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

As Zhang Sheng's stand-in, 'Zhang Sheng' has already reached the level of a half-step Grandmaster. His masculine internal energy, mainly composed of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, and the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, is incomparably profound and domineering.

In terms of attack, aside from the Pure Yang Finger, the Great Subduing Demon Fist, and the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique, his ninjutsu and Japanese Bushido have reached the level of a Heavenly Ninja and a Sword Saint.

It can be said that after hiding his true identity for ten years, he emerged at his peak, and no one would doubt his true identity as 'Zhang Sheng'.

Moreover, given Zhang Sheng's status as the eldest son of the Zhang family born out of wedlock, wouldn't it be the most appropriate role for him to suppress the Zhang family's base in the west?

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan's mission this time was to send 'Zhang Sheng' to the Mo Family's Mechanical City to take charge of the overall situation and await his arrival.

As for the real Zhang Sheng?

Zhang Xiaoshan's purpose was to let him gain experience in the Nine Provinces, so that he might one day unify the Nine Provinces.

Only by truly understanding the hardships of the people can one become a good emperor.

Moreover, it allows him to play carefree for a few years. If he were to take on the responsibilities of the Zhang family in the future, he would never have such a leisurely life.

"grandfather!"

The two little ones pounced on Zhang Yuan the moment they saw him.

With Zhang Yuan here, they could act recklessly without fear of Huang Rong's punishment.

"Zhong'er, Jun'er!"

Zhang Yuan happily held his two grandchildren, his eyes filled with affection.

Although he usually showed great care for 'Zhang Sheng', he was ultimately just a substitute. Even though he had developed feelings for him, the real person still existed.

Moreover, the way of the ninja and samurai is based on loyalty to the Zhang family, not on so-called kinship.

"Shan'er, the craftsmen you were looking for have been recruited, a total of 30,000!"

Are you absolutely certain that the Mo Clan's mechanical fortress will fall this time?

Holding his grandson in his arms, Zhang Yuan also looked at Zhang Xiaoshan.

Knowing that Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to build a production base on the ruins of the Mo Family's mechanical city, Zhang Yuan still agreed.

After all, most of the Zhang family's goods are now transported from the East China Sea. The transportation costs alone are a huge expense, not to mention that some resources are only available in the west, and the journey is a round trip!

If the Zhang family's base could be established on the Mo family's mechanical city, it would undoubtedly save a lot of costs.

Moreover, the sea base is only so big, while the Mo Family Mechanical City is based on a mountain range, making it much larger than the Zhang Family's.

Therefore, production can also surge.

"Judging by the time, it should be about right!"

"What's almost done?"

"The city of the mechanical city should be breached within the next day or two."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan meaningfully, his expression grave, and said:

"You took action?"

"No, if I were to use my 2.0 version, the Mo Family's Mechanized City would have been destroyed long ago."

Instead, it was Gongshu Chou who should have arrived. With the Gongshu family, the Quicksand assassins, and the Yin-Yang School hidden in the shadows, the Mohists were no match for them.

I believe the Mo Family's Mechanical City can be cracked in just three days!

"So fast?"

“Father, everyone has their own expertise. The Mo Family’s Mechanical City is an unbreakable tortoise shell for the empire.”

But for the Gongshu family, as long as they had the blueprints, they could easily break them.

As for the blueprints? The Quicksand is divided into the Quicksand Assassins and the Reverse Quicksand. Within the Reverse Quicksand, there is a highly skilled disguise expert, Mo Yu Qilin, who obtained the Mo family's blueprints with ease, much like Yi Zheng Shenren did.

"The Reverse Flow Sands? It seems we really can't underestimate any force in the world!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but sigh in astonishment, never expecting that there were such terrifying assassins hidden in the quicksand.

If it's close combat? They might die without even knowing how they died, completely unaware of what happened.

"By the way, are you planning to put Sheng'er in charge of the Mo Family's Mechanical City this time?"

"Yes, the new base will definitely need top experts to guard it. Sheng'er is just one of them. I will also send a Grandmaster to guard it."

"That's right, such an important place must be guarded by a Grandmaster!"

Chapter 676 The Coming-of-Age Ceremony of the True and False Young Masters

Even though he's a stand-in, on the surface 'Zhang Sheng' is still the eldest son of the Zhang family.

Seventeen was the age when Zhang Xiaoshan debuted. Even though Zhang Xiaoshan was about to turn eighteen, for Zhang Sheng, a seventeen-year-old half-step Grandmaster was a rare feat in the world.

"Greetings, young master and sir!"

At seventeen, Zhang Sheng was already handsome and refined, a true gentleman.

Besides his refined and scholarly demeanor, his upbringing in the capital also gave him a touch of the lazy nobility of a young master from a prominent family, making him stand out.

If someone like that goes out into the world, everyone would say he's the eldest son of the Zhang family.

"Indeed, you have made great progress over the years and have reached the perfection of the Nine Yang Divine Skill."

The Nine Yang Divine Skill is extremely powerful and yang, making it the ultimate skill closest to the Pure Yang Divine Skill.

But even setting aside the Pure Yang Divine Skill, it's not on the same level as the Longevity Technique. It's not that the Nine Yang Divine Skill is weak, but rather that the upper limit of the Longevity Technique and the Pure Yang Divine Skill is too high.

If one's Nine Yang Divine Skill is perfected, one can at most be considered a half-step Grandmaster. Without exceptional opportunity or extraordinary comprehension, it is extremely difficult to reach the Grandmaster realm.

A master who has perfected the Longevity Technique or achieved great success in the Pure Yang Divine Skill is a Grandmaster. Moreover, the Longevity Technique can be divided into seven lineages.

"Thank you for your guidance, young master!"

"You are a loyal bodyguard trained by the Zhang family, so naturally the Zhang family will not be stingy with you."

Similarly, you are also a lucky one, because Sheng'er, you were able to stand out from many assassins.

I shouldn't have said this, but I'll remind you anyway:

Don't harbor any improper thoughts. You are exceptionally talented, and the Zhang family will not mistreat you. However, it is also the Zhang family that has nurtured you from an ordinary person into a prodigy—this is the greatest kindness they have shown you.

Looking at the Stand in front of them, with its powerful strength and excellent abilities, they are often not content to be just a Stand.

However, without the Zhang family, the other party would have been nothing more than an ordinary warrior.

When it's time to give a good talking-to, you still have to give it a good talking-to.

Even Zhang Yuan didn't object, although he also valued the stand-in highly, treating him like a confidant.

But just like any other grandson, he is still his own grandson.

Once the stand-in has the idea of ​​going offside, the real 'Zhang Sheng' will undoubtedly be in danger.

"My subordinates dare not!"

"I have no doubt about your loyalty; on the contrary, you are excellent."

That's why I'm worried you might go astray. Your powerful abilities might give you inappropriate thoughts, so I'm giving you a heads-up.

Furthermore, with your birth as the eldest son of the Zhang family, it's impossible for me to remain silent:

These are the Illusion Moon Harp and the Purple-Gold Blade, both top-tier, peerless divine weapons. And this white jade robe is impervious to blades and spears; it's for your self-defense.

"Thank you, sir!"

Zhang Sheng excitedly accepted the three priceless treasures.

The Illusion Moon Harp and the Azure Sea Jade Flute are treasures of the same level. They can play the Laughing at the World, and their power is in no way inferior to the Azure Sea Tide Song.

Needless to say, the Purple Gold Saber, when combined with the Dragon Slaying Saber Technique, is even more powerful and domineering.

The white jade robe was made from the belly skin of a thousand-year-old giant python, and it was indeed invulnerable to swords and spears, but it was a grade inferior to the skin of a dragonfish. However, for a stand-in, it was already an absolute treasure.

After all, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. Wearing an invulnerable robe significantly increases one's safety.

The initial resentment vanished without a trace after Zhang Xiaoshan explained and bestowed the treasure upon them.

After all, this is something that those in positions of power should be worried about. Zhang Xiaoshan reminded him because he didn't want things to really turn into a confrontation.

Moreover, having truly understood the Zhang family, she knew that if she betrayed them, he would definitely die a horrible death.

"then!"

Zhang Xiaoshan raised his hand again, and a wine jar the size of a fist landed in his hand.

"Inside is the gallbladder of a medicinal snake, which can increase your qi and blood, making your arms as strong as a thousand pounds, so as not to affect your use of the Purple Gold Knife."

"You will go into seclusion to refine your skills later. We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning, leading the craftsmen gathered by the Zhang family to the Mo Clan's Mechanical City!"

"Yes!"

Watching the stand-in leave, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

From now on, he will be all alone again!

"Shan'er, how is Sheng'er now?"

"Father, don't worry. You know Sheng'er's talent. Although he is not a Grandmaster now, he is at the half-step Grandmaster level and may step into the Grandmaster at any time."

Moreover, the Nine Cauldrons Divine Skill has already completed the sixth cauldron foundation building. With Sheng'er's aptitude, I will prepare a ten-thousand-year-old divine medicine to complete his baptism, and stepping into the eighth cauldron will be a piece of cake.

As for the Nine Cauldrons? That depends on his own fortune, but the Eight Cauldrons realm is more than enough for him!

The Nine Cauldrons Divine Skill is a trump card, or more precisely, a self-defense technique.

The Nine Cauldrons Iron Shirt defense, at the peak of the Eight Cauldrons level, is comparable to the Golden Bell Cover of the Twelve Gates, not to mention the matching Nine Cauldrons Mountain and River Fist.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan not only gave the substitute a five-year-old snake gall to increase his qi and blood, but also sent a thirteen-year-old medicinal snake gall to Zhang Sheng to help him break through to the Seven Cauldrons Realm.

With Zhang Sheng's strength at the half-step Grandmaster level, as long as others don't know Zhang Sheng's identity, there is basically no danger.

Moreover, Yin Zhengshen is secretly protecting him.

"Sigh, this child is wandering around, I don't know what you're trying to do?"

Zhang Yuan knew that Zhang Xiaoshan's decision to send his eldest grandson away from home was not just a simple training exercise; he must have something much bigger in mind.

Otherwise, why hasn't his eldest grandson come back yet, when he's almost eighteen and of legal age?

As for the dispute over family property?

Not to mention he's still alive, even Zhang Xiaoshan doesn't know if he can retire after he turns 100, so there's no need to worry about that now.

Moreover, the Zhang family's current size is so large that, apart from Zhang Xiaoshan, no single person below him can control it.

If a double were to take control of the Mechanized City now, the Zhang family would also have the New World, the East China Sea base, and even the South China Sea base...

"Alright, Father, Sheng'er has gained a lot of knowledge, which will be of great benefit to his future."

Moreover, once he returns, he will only face the scheming of all sides. Does Father not know what those people are thinking? At least, there is no absolute guarantee that Sheng'er will break through to the Grandmaster level!

"That's fine!"

Zhang Yuan shook his head helplessly; he knew the Zhang family's current status.

Standing too high, he was surrounded by hungry wolves watching him.

While the substitute is out in the open, although his strength as a half-step Grandmaster is considered unparalleled genius, the empowerment of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill is an opportunity, not a talent.

The real Zhang Sheng is different; he could reach the Grandmaster level at any time, and is the next Zhang Xiaoshan. This is the truly formidable figure.

Chapter 677 The Birth of Three Generations Causes Up Turmoil

drive!

The next day, Zhang Yuan's carriage slowly left the capital, pulled by a dragon-elephant steed, and escorted by a team of thirty-six guards from the Zhang Family Chamber of Commerce.

The leader of the team, Zhang Jia Ke Qing, is an unparalleled master in the martial arts world—the River Stream Duo!

These two evil spirits joined the Zhang family twenty years ago and were already top-notch masters. Later, they cultivated the Nine Yin Manual and even went from evil to the Dao.

Over the course of twenty years, with the resources and guidance of the Zhang family, the two of them reached an unparalleled level of mastery with their Netherworld Ghost Claw and Bone-Melting Heart-Shattering Palm techniques. Moreover, they also incorporated the Yin-Cold True Qi of the Profound Netherworld Divine Palm and the supreme creation of the Nine Yin Manual, thus completely entering the realm of peerless masters.

After all, compared to the other guest elders, they had swallowed Zhang Xiaoshan's Golden Silkworm Gu poison!

The commotion caused by the Zhang family naturally attracted the attention of many people!

In particular, Zhang Yuan's car was not used by Zhang Yuan for transportation.