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

Liu Sheng Piaoxu was aware of Zhang Xiaoshan's plan and allowed it to develop on its own, ultimately leading to the collapse of the empire.

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Outside Yumen Pass!

While Liu Sheng Piaoxu was monitoring the sand dunes, Zhang Xiaoshan had already arrived at the border region.

Zhang Xiaoshan's goal this time was simple: to save people.

Rescuing Meng Yi would alarm the empire; but in this remote border region, even if the Luo Net has some power, it is nothing more than a small fry.

Moreover, Meng Tian was the number one warrior of the Qin Dynasty stationed in the empire, sweeping across the grasslands, and his role together with Zhang Xiaoshan would be extremely important.

The northern grasslands have always been a major threat to the Central Plains.

"Fusu (Meng Tian) greets you, young master. Why have you appeared at Yumen Pass?"

The commanders were all very familiar with Zhang Xiaoshan, and upon seeing him, they immediately welcomed him into the central command tent.

As for authenticity?

Anyone who dares to impersonate someone from the Zhang family must really think they've lived too long.

Moreover, it was a disaster that wiped out the entire family.

"Zhang has met Prince Fusu, General Meng Tian, ​​and all the generals."

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and continued:

"Zhang just came from Bolangsha, heading west to Loulan. He was passing through here and came to say hello!"

"Young master, have you come from Bolangsha?"

Although Yumen Pass is a remote border region, it is difficult to communicate with others.

But Fusu was the empire's most important son, and news of the assassination of the Dragon Emperor arrived immediately, no less efficient than the news channels in the Central Plains.

Therefore, both of them were startled when they heard that Zhang Xiaoshan had come from Bolangsha.

Could Zhang Xiaoshan also be involved in the assassination attempt in Bolangsha?

But then I thought it was impossible. If Zhang Xiaoshan were to make a move, it wouldn't be as simple as the Dragon Emperor being startled.

Even a farming family could summon six grandmasters, let alone the Zhang family's grandmasters.

"Does the young master know how the Emperor's health is?"

"After being frightened, His Majesty went to the Sand Dune Palace to rest for a while."

However, the sand dunes are a place where dragons are trapped. In the past, King Zhou of Shang indulged in wine and meat, and King Wuling of Zhao suffered hardship in his palace. My lord, you should make plans early!

Hiss...

Fusu and Meng Tian both looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in shock. If anyone else had dared to say that, Meng Tian would have already made a move.

This is utterly treasonous.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan's status is such that he can stand face to face with the Dragon Emperor.

Even though they were angry, they couldn't help but say solemnly:

"Why do you say that, young master? Is His Majesty injured?"

"No, His Majesty has innate protective energy, and with so many guards around him, no one can get close."

Zhang simply stated that the sand dunes were a place where dragons were trapped, and from a feng shui perspective, this was extremely inauspicious for His Majesty!

Zhang Xiaoshan's explanation left the two of them speechless for a moment.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiaoshan was talking about feng shui.

"Young master is joking. Since His Majesty is unharmed, what does a mere imprisoned dragon land matter?"

"Feng shui is just an aid; what truly makes things happen is people."

The assassination attempt on the Dragon Emperor was no simple matter. I had already notified the Empire in advance to make preparations, but the Empire still suffered heavy losses, which can be said to have damaged its very foundation.

It seems like an external force is stimulating him, but Prince Fusu has forgotten, why did you come here to guard this pass?

what?

The two men's expressions changed drastically, and they looked at Zhang Xiaoshan in disbelief.

Is this yet another conspiracy targeting Fusu?

"After finishing my business at Bolangsha, I came to the border."

What follows may bring about a major upheaval in the empire, affecting many people. I have come only to remind you two to be careful.

"Thank you for the reminder, young master!"

Whether it was Fusu, Meng Tian, ​​or the commander of ten thousand men in the main tent, they all bowed with their hands clasped.

If it weren't for Zhang Xiaoshan's reminder, they would have thought it was just a minor assassination attempt. It seems this matter is not simple.

"It's nothing, I'm just reminding you all."

Moreover, Zhang senses that a great upheaval is about to occur in the empire. He is not worried about other places, but Loulan is a stepping stone for the Zhang family in the Western Regions. Therefore, Zhang has come here to help the High Priest of Loulan advance to the Grandmaster realm.

"Grandmaster? High Priest of Loulan?"

"Does the young master mean he can help the High Priest of Loulan reach the Grandmaster realm?"

Grandmaster?

Apart from Fusu, everyone present was a peak martial arts (physical training) expert, so they naturally knew what a Grandmaster represented.

Even in Kyushu, a Grandmaster who reigns supreme in martial arts is a top-tier force in the martial world. It's unbelievable that Zhang Xiaoshan could help the High Priest of Loulan advance to the rank of Grandmaster. It's like a fairy tale.

"The High Priestess of Loulan is somewhat special; her physique is similar to that of an ancient witch. There are only two like her in the entire Nine Provinces now."

A holy maiden from Miao territory, the high priestess of Loulan, she was born with the ability to communicate with spirits and control dragon pearls.

Therefore, the Zhang family used their resources to allow his 2.0 power level to skyrocket to the peerless realm within a year, and then used a special secret method to help him advance to the Grandmaster realm.

In this way, the Zhang family will also have a powerful figure stationed outside the Nine Provinces!

Hiss...

Everyone gasped again upon hearing this, never expecting that even a Grandmaster could advance so easily.

Even though the High Priest of Loulan has a special physique, it also shows how unfathomable the Zhang family is, as they can even forcefully advance to the Grandmaster level.

For a time, everyone became even more wary of the Zhang family.

It should be noted that during this period, the sudden emergence of the Loulan ancient tribe, coupled with the influence of Chiyou's Demon Sword and the War God, led many forces to covet the secrets of the Loulan ancient tribe.

Without exception, all of these people mysteriously disappeared, demonstrating that Loulan itself is unfathomable.

Soon after, the ancient city of Loulan, hundreds of miles away from their doorstep, will be guarded by a Grandmaster, inevitably raising the level of danger.

Chapter 791 The Rise of the Western Regions Overlord - Loulan

"I've met the young master!"

Loulan's encampment.

In just over half a year, this place has undergone tremendous changes.

Most of the original green hills and clear waters have disappeared, leaving only a larger lake to sustain life.

Moreover, the area surrounding the base is mostly planted with fruit trees, such as date palms, walnut trees, and sea buckthorn...

The seemingly reduced green land actually has more than twice the amount of greenery that was before; it's just that it's been completely covered by yellow sand.

After all, there used to be a barrier to protect it, so the yellow sand couldn't get in;

But now, the yellow sand is everywhere, and even the beautiful greenery is covered with a layer of yellow sand.

However, later methods of desertification control have achieved initial success here.

In less than a year, the surrounding green area has more than doubled.

These are just saplings now, and it will take several years for them to grow up, but for the people of Loulan, they are still full of surprises.

After all, these saplings are called Hope!

Even the thirty-six kingdoms of the surrounding Western Regions came to learn from them. The High Priest of Loulan was not stingy, since Zhang Xiaoshan had not mentioned what the secret was when he taught it.

Therefore, even though Loulan was newly established, its international diplomacy in the 19th century was quite remarkable!

"We're all family, no need for formalities."

Similar to a Greek temple, it was the most sacred and magnificent palace in Loulan.

After Loulan was opened to the public, only guests who needed to be received by the Loulan High Priest could be brought here. At other times, it was heavily guarded, and unauthorized people were not allowed to enter.

The magnificent temple, the grand and imposing building, especially the marble statue of the Goddess of the Nine Heavens, is filled with a sacred and compassionate aura.

Inside the main hall, Zhang Xiaoshan was greeted by three stunningly beautiful women.

The three women—the High Priest of Loulan, clad in a light golden robe, exuding solemnity; Dongjun Yanfei, alluring in palace attire, with dignified bearing; and Bai Feifei, charming in a white dress and light gauze—each possess unique characteristics.

The High Priest of Loulan is holy, Dongjun Yanfei is noble, and Bai Feifei is charming and lovely; they are all captivating and beautiful.

However, none of the three were easy to deal with; they were all unparalleled masters in the martial arts world.

Moreover, they are all entities that could be listed on the blacklist.

"Today, I, Zhang, have come to the ancient Loulan tribe because a great change is about to occur in the Nine Provinces, with dragons and snakes rising from the land."

Loulan is mainly governed by women, and it's far from the East Sea. If something happens, Zhang won't be able to oversee it.

Upon hearing this, the three women's beautiful faces changed, and they looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with confusion and shock.

Although the corvée labor in Kyushu was somewhat oppressive, it was still a time of peace.

In addition, the Dragon Emperor is a domineering and supreme emperor throughout the ages. Under the Dragon Emperor's suppression, how could those imperial rebels possibly rise up?

Unless something unexpected happens to the Dragon Emperor?

"Young Master, has something happened to the Dragon Emperor?"

"It's normal that you, being outside Kyushu, didn't receive the news immediately."

Several days ago, the various schools of thought ambushed and assassinated the Dragon Emperor during his eastern tour at Bolangsha. The empire suffered heavy losses in this battle, and the Dragon Emperor was confined to the Land of the Trapped Dragon. A great change is imminent.

I came to Loulan this time because I was worried that something might have happened there.

After all, if the Nine Provinces are in turmoil, the Western Regions will inevitably descend into chaos, and Loulan will likely be the first to be affected.

Upon hearing this, the three women were astonished that the various schools of thought were so bold as to dare to assassinate the Dragon Emperor.

And the Land of the Trapped Dragon?

This clearly indicates that the Dragon Emperor is facing a very unfortunate situation; it's an ominous sign.

In that instant, the Loulan High Priest, who had grasped the crux of the matter, couldn't help but look at Zhang Xiaoshan with worry:

"Please, young master, help Loulan!"

"The only one who can help Loulan is the High Priest himself."

Zhang's purpose in coming here is to help the High Priest break through the tenth level of the Nine Yin Divine Skill—the Pure Yin Realm. At that time, the High Priest will be able to transcend the mundane world of Loulan.

Of course, some of the restrictions will be explained to the high priest by Zhang at that time.

As for the defense of Loulan, military upgrades must be expedited.

With chaos looming over the Nine Provinces, Loulan, if it wants to remain unscathed from the Western Regions, will inevitably have to demonstrate a strength that other forces dare not provoke.

The Zhang family will then send a batch of weapons to Loulan, along with a group of mechanical beasts.

"Thank you, young master!"

The High Priestess of Loulan looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with gratitude. She knew that Zhang Xiaoshan had already done more than enough.

Moreover, with the support of the Zhang family, Loulan will be able to run rampant in the Western Regions.

During this time, she had learned about the Zhang family's strength and status; they were a transcendent force capable of confronting the empire head-on.

There are more than five Grandmaster-level experts on the surface.

The Zhang family is an extraordinary and immense power. No force in the entire Nine Provinces dares to provoke them or go against their wishes.

"Your Excellency Dongjun, this is for you—"