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

Hiss...

Dong Jun's beautiful eyes widened in shock, and she immediately understood the reason for the Zhang family's 'ambition'.

If the Zhang family weren't ambitious, they would only be devoured by the empire, and no empire could tolerate an existence like the Zhang family.

....... . .......

Moreover, given the size and influence of the Zhang family, any action they take can be interpreted as ambitious.

"Previously, the young master prioritized the overall situation and made concessions time and time again until there was no way to back down before taking action."

The Zhang family's plans this time are all part of an impending major trend.

The chosen one stirs up the winds and clouds. I believe Your Excellency Dongjun is aware of the magnitude of this upheaval. Once the Dragon Emperor falls, it will inevitably affect the entire Nine Provinces.

True compassion and great merit lie in ending this turmoil as quickly as possible and restoring peace and order to the land!

Only the Zhang family can do this.

Dong Jun's beautiful eyes grew brighter and brighter, even though she understood that this was inextricably linked to Zhang Xiaoshan's ambition.

However, considering the Zhang family's actions, if they were to take control of the Nine Provinces, it would surely be a blessing for the entire province.

At least the Zhang family's actions were not just a simple "superficial" project; they were something they actually did, and did with all their might, which is why the Zhang family has its current reputation.

Even Dongjun had to admit that whether one is ambitious or compassionate, it really doesn't matter.

All of this is just the Zhang family as seen by outsiders.

"Moreover, this time it's not just the Zhang family; many forces are making moves."

Donghuang Taiyi sent the Moon Goddess out to sea to unravel the secrets of the Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions, not only to defy fate and restore the former Great Zhou Dynasty.

However, compared to the various forces that continue to operate covertly, the Zhang family treats the people as water—water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

With their invincible strength and the support of the people, the Zhang family could sweep across the entire land in three years at most.

Three years is already Zhang Xiaoshan's worst-case scenario.

The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting. However, considering the desperate resistance of various warlords, the Mo family's institutions, the Gongshu family, and the Zhang family's war machine that had been scattered abroad, Zhang Xiaoshan has been using head-on confrontation to forcefully sweep across the Nine Provinces for the past three years.

Therefore, Dongjun couldn't help but admire Zhang Xiaoshan's shrewdness and the way of a king.

Undoubtedly, the Zhang family is the most likely to defy fate and change their destiny.

Back then, when the Bad Commander plotted against the Zhang family, wasn't it also to get the Zhang family involved and break the destiny of 'the world belonging to Zhou'?

Unfortunately, in the end, everything fell apart. Not only did the Zhang family slaughter the Wu clan, but they also killed the legendary Bad Commander at the foot of Mount Mang.

Chapter 760 Trip to Xia Ke Island

The top floor of Guanhai Tower!

Dongjun followed Liusheng Piaoxu into the private room and saw Zhang Xiaoshan sitting side by side with the equally stunning Huang Rong.

Three stunning beauties vied for attention: Huang Rong, like a lotus emerging from water, was pure and ethereal; Yan Fei, dignified and virtuous, was graceful and charming; and Liu Sheng Piaoxu, spirited and captivating, was equally radiant.

"Dongjun greets the young master and madam!"

"Sister Dongjun, please have a seat!"

Upon seeing Dongjun enter, Huang Rong showed no jealousy whatsoever; instead, she warmly pulled Dongjun to her side.

Calling her "elder sister" was a sign of lowering her status, which made Dongjun uncomfortable.

Huang Rong was not only the wife of the Zhang family. With Dongjun's keen intuition, how could he not understand that Huang Rong was also a master at the Grandmaster level?

Such a noble and mysterious being could not help but make Dongjun's heart tremble.

But she didn't expect Huang Rong to treat her so warmly, which left Qi Yiqi somewhat at a loss.

Only Zhang Xiaoshan understood that, with Zhang Xiaoshan's guidance, Huang Rong had taken a liking to someone else's daughter and wanted to become in-laws.

Although Huang Rong is lively and quirky, all parents are the same; who wouldn't want a dignified, beautiful, and well-matched daughter-in-law?

Gao Yue has the bloodline of the ancient Zhou royal family, and the bloodline is extremely high, otherwise she would not have been given the name Ji Ru and the courtesy name Qianlong by Donghuang Taiyi!

With five years of living and working together, they could be considered childhood sweethearts.

She was extremely satisfied with this daughter-in-law.

Moreover, as fellow sufferers in this world, they both share the common experience of "a mother's worry when her son travels a thousand miles."

"Your Excellency Dongjun, please don't be surprised. Rong'er is usually clever and mischievous, but she is also a mother after all. She has taken a liking to your daughter and wants to arrange a marriage between the two families."

However, I still stand by my opinion from yesterday: if the two children get along well, that's naturally a good thing.

If Miss Yue disagrees, the Zhang family will not force her or make things difficult for a young girl; that is neither the Zhang family's style nor their magnanimity.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation, Dongjun suddenly understood.

However, she also strongly agreed with this, since Huang Rong wanted to find a daughter-in-law, and she also wanted to find a powerful backer for her daughter.

After meeting Huang Rong, she realized that the Zhang family's background was even more terrifying than she had imagined.

Even the First Madam Huang Rong was a Grandmaster, so it's conceivable that among the other female members of the Zhang family, such as Master Mingchen and Murong Jiu, they were the most outstanding among the female members of the Zhang family, probably also at the Grandmaster level.

Huang Rong chatted idly with Dong Jun to the side, while Zhang Xiaoshan could only drink alone in silence.

However, soon after, the renowned figures of the martial arts world who had spent the night discussing philosophy at Xiaoshengxianzhuang gathered at Guanhailou, preparing to travel together to Xia Ke Island.

"Young Master, Master Zhang, the Old Celestial Master, and Master Juesheng have finished their morning tea and are waiting for you to depart."

"Piaoxu, let Master Zhang and the others board the boat first."

Tell them I'll be waiting for their arrival on Peach Blossom Island!

"Yes, son!"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu didn't feel that Zhang Xiaoshan was being arrogant at all, after all, the Zhang family was the host and had nothing to fear from these forces.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to waste time on the ship. The round trip would take at least two months, and if he stayed on board, it could take more than three months. Undoubtedly, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't want to waste two months on the voyage.

After descending, Liu Sheng Piaoxu saw Zhang Sanfeng and others observing the sea and comprehending its secrets.

"A master of the Yagyu school!"

A grandmaster-level Japanese samurai, skilled in both Central Plains and Japanese martial arts, Yagyu Hyousu's strength was no less than that of the Old Celestial Master.

Moreover, Liu Sheng Piaoxu was Zhang Xiaoshan's personal bodyguard, representing Zhang Xiaoshan's identity.

On the surface, Zhang Xiaoshan is kind and approachable, and treats people with gentleness and politeness.

But they were all seasoned veterans; how could they not understand that strength was the key to survival in the underworld?

Zhang Xiaoshan was a being who surpassed everyone else. Even if the four Celestial Realm experts joined forces, they might not be a match for Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Young Master has prepared a ship to Xia Ke Island. You may board the ship first, and Young Master will be waiting for you on the island."

"Young master, won't you join us?"

When everyone heard that Zhang Xiaoshan was not setting off with them, they were immediately filled with surprise and doubt.

"Please do not have any doubts. This time, you all boarded the Zhang family's ship to Xia Ke Island in full view of everyone. If any problems arise, the Zhang family will bear the main responsibility."

The meaning behind Liu Sheng Piaoxu is quite clear: the lives of the people are insignificant compared to the Zhang family's reputation.

Upon hearing this, the group of martial arts masters were furious, but upon closer examination, they realized that Zhang Xiaoshan had no reason to do something so outrageous.

With everyone watching, if anything happens to the Zhang family's ships, everyone will know it was the Zhang family's doing.

"In that case, we shall respectfully comply!"

At the dock, the Zhang family's large ship had just arrived. The person in charge was dressed in blood-stained clothes, wearing a golden mask. Judging from her figure, she was a woman.

Bloody drops!

Seeing the ship full of flying guillotines, everyone felt even more relieved.

Nothing represents the Zhang family's status better than the Blood Droplet, especially since Liu Sheng Piaoxu personally escorted them. If anything happens to them, the Zhang family will be held responsible.

"Everyone, please!"

Upon boarding the large ship, the group gazed at the sea of ​​blood-stained robes and felt the oppressive atmosphere of death. No one seemed surprised or surprised.

It would be strange if these killing gods were all gentle and kind, or if you couldn't see anything unusual about them.

To impersonate a member of the Zhang family's Blood Droplets, one would need to be at least a killer of the Earth rank in the eyes of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven).

That kind of menacing aura isn't something everyone possesses.

Their strength was such that they could sense that murderous aura.

Wishing you all a safe journey!

···

"Xia Ke Dao?"

I never imagined the Zhang family would actually create such a transcendent being.

Fu Nian and Yan Lu looked at the departing Fuzhou ship with complicated expressions in their eyes.

Under normal circumstances, Xia Ke Island is definitely a dangerous force, but Zhang Xiaoshan's suppression and presence are like the hand wielding a sword. Whether to act chivalrously or commit massacre is entirely up to Zhang Xiaoshan.

Their understanding of the Zhang family, and the fact that Xia Ke Dao made good use of it, allowed Jianghu 1 2.0 to remain in a prosperous state for sixty years.

To paraphrase a Taoist saying: "Good fortune may be the harbinger of misfortune; misfortune may be the harbinger of good fortune."

Everything has two sides, so why worry, senior brother? If any member of the Zhang family truly harbors ill intentions towards the martial world, what is Xia Ke Island? Just a butcher's knife.

And how many such executions has the Zhang family suffered?

Compared to Xia Ke Dao (侠客岛)?

The Zhang family also possesses Ghost Street, the Flying Guillotine, and the Twelve Zodiac Killers—all terrifying and horrifying entities.

Moreover, the Zhang family's hidden forces make one more Xia Ke Island a significant advantage!

"hope so!"

Fu Nian looked into the distance, his eyes gleaming.

As the leader of Confucianism, he was always cautious and prudent, but in this dangerous and unpredictable era, caution and prudence may not necessarily protect him.

This is also why he tolerated Zhang Liang's actions.

Chapter 761 Guiding Consort Yan in the Prosperous Era of the Red Mansion

"Young master, they have already left!"

On the top floor of Guanhai Pavilion, Liu Sheng Piaoxu returned to report.

It would take Zhang Sanfeng and his group at least a month to reach Xia Ke Island. During this time, Zhang Xiaoshan would not waste time on the road or arriving in advance to make arrangements.

The construction of Xia Ke Island was supervised by top experts from the Zhang family, along with the Zhang family's elite construction team, so building on a mere deserted island was no problem.

In addition, Zhang Xiaoshan also took in some 'clean-background' young men as disciples of Xia Ke Island.

"In that case, Rong'er, we should leave as well."

Your Excellency Dongjun, if you wish to deal with the Yin-Yang School, let alone Donghuang Taiyi, Xinghun, Dashao Siming, Xiangjun and Xiangfuren alone are extremely troublesome opponents.

Moreover, you are far more aware than I, Zhang, of the Yin-Yang School's other guest elders and other members of the school's inner workings.

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaoshan's warning, Yanfei was also alarmed.

As the second most powerful being in the Yin-Yang School after Donghuang Taiyi, Dongjun was naturally well aware of the terrifying nature of the Yin-Yang School.

It's simply impossible for her to overthrow the Yin Yang School on her own.

Moreover, her hatred for the Yin-Yang School is not only about the murder of her husband at age 19, but also about the threat the Yin-Yang School poses to Gao Yue.

The reason she knew to come out only three days later was to avoid being noticed by Xinghun, Dasiming, and others, otherwise Gaoyue would be in danger.

Even five years later, Gao Yue joined the Zhang family.

However, the Yin-Yang School would never let Gao Yue off the hook regarding the secret of the Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions.

Chopping the grass does not remove the roots, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

The only way to completely resolve Gao Yue's perilous situation is to eliminate the Yin Yang Clan.

This is also why she joined forces with the Zhang family to deal with the Yin Yang School.