Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

The courtyard of the Zhao State post station.

Ying Jing stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent. Beside him were Li Wu, Zhengang, Luanshen, and Wangliang.

In front of everyone was a "corpse".

It was the assassin who chose to commit suicide by poison in the Zhao Kingdom's palace.

For assassins, committing suicide after being activated is actually a very common thing.

Having lived in this era and served as the third prince of Qin for over a decade, Ying Jing wouldn't feel any grief or shame over a mere assassin.

However... if it's within our power, we should still try to save his life.

"Wake up."

Ying Jing spoke softly, raising one hand slightly.

Without anyone noticing, strands of purple energy swirling within the body of this assassin were drawn out.

This was planted in his body beforehand. Ying Jing knew very well that there would be no good outcome once the assassin was exposed.

Who can blame Jing Dashan for being so kind-hearted!

Isn't it normal for a great philanthropist to go to great lengths to save a suicide soldier?

"grown ups!"

The moment he opened his eyes, the assassin immediately sprang to his feet and knelt respectfully before the benevolent Jing.

"Zhao Jia, the warrior of death, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

The philanthropist Jing smiled faintly, his eyes narrowed: "You did very well today. As a reward..."

As he spoke, a sword appeared in Ying Jing's hand.

In an instant, the pupils of the people present all contracted slightly.

They were all from the Net, and were extremely familiar with this sword.

First-class (Heavenly) water supply interrupted!

"From this moment on, you are no longer the assassin Zhao Jia, but a first-class Heavenly Servant, Duan Shui."

Since the former swordsman Duan Shui turned to ashes, Ying Jing's six swordsmen have been missing one.

Today I can finally make up for it.

As for strength... that's not a big problem.

In this world, only those who cultivate true qi to a certain level, opening up the meridians throughout their bodies and connecting the bridge between heaven and earth, can draw power from the universe and thus be called masters.

After that, one needs to comprehend a kind of "meaning" that belongs to oneself.

It's a bit mystical, and you could roughly call it a belief, but it's also somewhat different.

Autumn winds, winter snows, withering and flourishing, and other natural phenomena, or even protection and killing, are all forms of "intention".

Ultimately, when one's understanding of "intention" is deep enough, one can transform "intention" into "momentum" and truly enter the ranks of top masters.

Once you reach a deeper level in this realm, you can borrow the power of heaven and earth to transform "momentum" into "domain," reaching a new level.

Of course, even among the leading figures of the Hundred Schools of Thought, few reached this level.

Having kept the Broken Water Sword in his possession for so long, Ying Jing had already thoroughly studied it.

He had even read some records about famous swords within the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven), and Ying Jing understood the secrets of Luo Wang in cultivating experts perfectly.

Among the many famous swords in the world, there is a special "meaning".

Some of these were left behind by generations of sword masters, while others existed from the moment the sword was forged.

Many swordsmen in the martial arts world are keen to acquire a famous sword because the "essence" of the sword can serve as a reference, saving them from many detours.

Within the Net, there is a secret method that allows the sword wielder to directly and completely receive this "intention," becoming a sword slave.

As the name suggests, a sword slave is a slave to a sword.

The advantage is that they no longer need to comprehend "intention"; they can skip this stage and directly begin to transform "intention" into "momentum".

Of course, there are also disadvantages. As sword slaves, they cannot transform this "power" that does not belong to them into a "domain".

However, Luo Wang (the organization) is not without its problems.

The Six Sword Slaves are a unified entity.

The six sword slaves trained together, their individual "intentions" and "momentum" merging to master the art of combined attacks.

By using "techniques," the combined power of the six individuals can achieve a kind of "domain" effect.

Therefore, with the Six Sword Slaves gathered together, even a sect leader-level expert who has mastered the "Domain" would have a chance to surround and kill them.

Therefore, as long as there are swords, it is not difficult for the Luo Wang to cultivate experts.

Of course, the sword slaves weren't chosen randomly.

First, it needs to be compatible with the famous sword; otherwise, even with the secret techniques of the Net, forcibly receiving the "intention" within the famous sword will not yield any good results.

For example, the "intent" of a murderous sword can never be received by a kind person; they would only be injured or even killed by the sword's intent.

Secondly, a sword slave must have opened up all the meridians in his body and connected the bridge between heaven and earth, which is a prerequisite for mastering "intention".

These two requirements are not simple, but they are not particularly difficult either.

At least for the Luo Wang organization, which spans seven kingdoms and receives countless new members, a few still manage to emerge every now and then.

For example, Jingni is a recent savior that has pierced the bridge between heaven and earth and is compatible with the Jingni Sword.

It is also based on this secret method that the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) has the rule that "a person can die, but a sword cannot perish."

The death of a few sword slaves is not a big deal; it won't cause any serious damage.

As long as the sword remains, the Net can continue to cultivate masters in an endless stream.

Even if there isn't a suitable one right now, you'll eventually find one after some time.

"I can already sense that you are highly compatible with Duan Shui, but you are just a little short of opening up your meridians and connecting the bridge between heaven and earth."

Zhao Jia... no, now he should be called Duan Shui (meaning "water cut off").

Duan Shui lowered his head deeply, his face covered with a black cloth, making his expression unreadable: "This subordinate is incompetent and has disappointed you, sir."

Ying Jing shook his head slightly: "Since I have chosen you, then you can."

Purple energy surged forth and rapidly flowed into Duan Shui's body.

His whole body was swelling up, and blood was constantly seeping out. All the acupoints and meridians in his body were being opened up one by one.

Finally, all the purple energy gathered at the base of its back.

This area also swelled up, forming a high "small hill".

boom!

With a soft sound, as if something had been broken.

The "hill" has now leveled out.

The surrounding天地气 (heaven and earth energy) naturally flowed in, repairing the minor injuries he sustained when opening his meridians.

The bridge between heaven and earth, which many martial artists could not bridge even after a lifetime of cultivation, has now been opened.

"The emperor's power is truly unfathomable, even to gods and ghosts."

Beside him, Shin's eyes were filled with fervor.

Being given to Prince Changxin by the Empress Dowager was truly the greatest fortune of his life.

This assassin, known for his "iron-blooded" nature within the Luo Wang organization, has come to regard Lord Changxin as a faith and become his most loyal follower.

"Your Majesty..."

Li Wu's eyes were somewhat unfocused.

Despite possessing such a wondrous nature, Lord Naganobu would sometimes reveal a completely different side of himself in front of her.

Such a man as Changxin is truly captivating.

but……

Thinking about the latest task she had received, a shadow fell over her heart.