During the Qin Dynasty, he was in charge of the net.

The leader of the Net moved with ghostly speed in front of Li Ji, speaking words as sharp as ice spikes hitting the ground:

"The Sword of Chaos was bestowed upon you, not in consultation. How could you possibly choose the blade of the Net?"

Although Li Ji did not look up, he felt the gaze in front of him was as solid as a physical object, fixed firmly on him.

Clearly, in a hierarchical and life-or-death web of power, Li Ji's words were undoubtedly a form of disobedience.

Before him stood the most mysterious leader of the Luo Wang!

No one knows his identity, no one knows his strength, and no one even knows his age, because those who do know him are already buried in the earth!

"I'll ask you one more time, are you willing?"

A cold and ruthless voice rang in Li Ji's ears.

In such a tense moment, Li Ji felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by a large hand, and sweat poured down his back until his clothes were completely soaked.

However, Li Ji remained silent.

But isn't silence also a form of answer?

The next moment, an invisible, blood-smelling pressure spread out, not an explosion, but like a deep-sea undercurrent.

The leader of the Luo Wang organization has made his move!

Li Ji saw that the other party only extended one palm, a withered and thin palm.

An invisible pressure then surrounded him from all directions, as if the sky were collapsing and trying to crush Li Ji into dust.

Li Ji was shocked. Was the leader of the Luo Wang organization really going to kill him because of such overwhelming power?

Between life and death, Li Ji had no time to think.

Li Ji mustered all his inner strength to form a blood-red barrier, blocking the leader of the Luo Wang and himself.

However, the blood-red barrier only made contact with that withered hand for a moment before spiderweb-like cracks appeared.

Just when Li Ji was almost in despair, he suddenly felt a lightness in his body.

The leader of the Luo Wang organization had withdrawn his hand, and his gaze had shifted from anger to scrutiny.

"I never imagined your skills would improve so quickly. But do you know that rejecting the supernatural is rejecting a shortcut to heaven?"

Upon hearing these words from the leader of the Luo Wang organization, Li Ji felt a slight wavering in his heart.

If his strength had been even slightly weaker, he might have truly perished.

However, given the current situation and the leader's unpredictable nature, Li Ji had no choice but to continue trusting the horn-shaped jade pendant.

After calming himself down, Li Ji replied, "What I seek is not a shortcut, but a smooth path."

The swords in my subordinates' hands may have no name, but they have been sharpened and honed by my blood over the years, and they are now as ingrained as my own arms and fingers, and I understand their intentions perfectly.

The chaos of the spirits is like an abyss or a prison; if one cannot fully control them, one's mind and spirit may be disturbed, leading to mistakes and harm to oneself. Not only will one fail to increase one's strength, but one will also lose every bit of progress, and one may fail to live up to the trust placed in one's leader.

Upon hearing this, the leader of the Net returned to his stone seat on the high platform. The oppressive aura receded slowly like a tide, replaced by a deeper, more unsettling silence.

From the shadows, a barely audible sigh seemed to come.

Unperturbed by the empty fame of divine weapons, but focused solely on control and efficiency, this is what the successors of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) need.

Li Ji looked up and seemed to see a pair of aged yet appreciative eyes in the shadows.

"Sword Seven, since you don't want the Divine Sword to be disturbed, then I should tell you the real reason I called you here."

"I intend to choose you as my successor, so that you may one day inherit the throne and take control of the Net."

"What?"

Li Ji was deeply shocked. He never expected that after refusing the Chaotic God Sword, he would hear such unbelievable news.

It should be noted that the true history of the creation of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) is no longer verifiable. Like a shadow under the light, it has spread to various states during the Warring States period for hundreds of years.

Over the years, the Net has become incredibly powerful and intricate, establishing bases in all seven kingdoms.

Therefore, there were too many secrets within the Luo Wang organization that Li Ji had never heard of, and the selection of the successor of the Luo Wang organization was even more secretive. He never imagined that he would be chosen as the successor.

"The successor of the Net is judged by two things: aptitude and loyalty."

Seeing that Li Ji was unaware of the secrets of the Luo Wang, the shadows on the high platform began to slowly recount them.

"Since you joined the Net, you have completed 179 tasks, large and small, without a single defeat. Your talent is among the top two of your generation."

You were brought here by Xuan Jian eleven years ago, and your loyalty to Luo Wang has been unquestionable for the past eleven years.

But the successors of the Luo Wang organization have always been chosen in secret, their succession carried out in secrecy. Jian Qi, do you know why?

Li Ji thought for a moment, then replied, "The Luo Wang network has influence throughout the seven kingdoms. Although it is powerful, there are also many spies from other organizations within the Luo Wang network."

The shadow on the high platform nodded slightly: "That's right. There are quite a few spies within the Luo Wang. In order to protect the successor's better growth, we don't announce it in a big way."

In addition, there is another reason: the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) respects strength, and the other top-ranking members will not submit to a weakling.

Therefore, to become a true successor, you must first rise to the highest rank and gradually cultivate your own power.

Only in this way can one truly establish a foothold on Luo's website and become a genuine successor.

"I see."

"I now have three tasks at hand. These three tasks are not only the final consideration for your inheritance of the identity, but also the steps for your advancement to become a top-tier individual."

The Net will not provide any assistance with these three tasks; you must complete them independently.

Taking control of the Luo Wang organization is by no means an easy path, and the successor is definitely not a hothouse flower, but someone who has earned recognition through countless battles and bloodshed.

This bamboo slip contains the first task, which is also a top-tier task. It's already recorded within the Luo Wang organization; you can check it after you return to your residence.

If you complete these three tasks, becoming a top-tier scholar in the future will be a natural outcome.

I won't help you with anything; you'll have to rely on yourself. The network will only allocate resources to you as appropriate. How far you go depends on yourself.

Here is a Gathering Yang Pill, a precious treasure refined by the Yin-Yang School. One pill can increase one's cultivation by several years. Jian Qi, I hope you won't disappoint me.

"Sword Seven, thank you, Chief."

After accepting the bamboo slips and pills, Li Ji replied in a deep voice.

"Okay, go ahead."

Li Ji turned and left, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, and returned to his stone chamber.

Only then did Li Ji dare to open the bamboo slip and check the first task.

The bamboo slips read:

"The new ruler of Zhao suspected Lian Po and forced him to leave. Although Lian Po was old, his prestige was not diminished, and his movements affected many people."

The Luo Wang intelligence network has obtained top-secret information: Lian Po intends to secretly travel to Daliang in the State of Wei to seek refuge. If he arrives in Wei, given his prestige and connections with his former subordinates, he is highly likely to become a pillar of the future anti-Qin alliance.

Therefore, Lian Po should not enter Wei, and his carriage will cross the Panlongkou Pass in three days.

You, I'll ambush you here.

The first task was to kill Lian Po, a famous general of the Zhao state!

After reading the bamboo slips, Li Ji was overwhelmed with surprise. He never expected that the first task would be so difficult.

Lian Po was once known in the State of Zhao for his harmonious relationship with Lin Xiangru, and he was also a first-rate general among the seven states.

Although Lian Po is now old, as a master of military strategy, his strength should not be underestimated.

But this task was something he had to complete. It was not only a promotion task for him to become a top-tier rank, but also a trial for him to inherit the Luo Wang.

He absolutely cannot let this opportunity slip away.

After reading the bamboo slips, Li Ji put them down and turned to look at another item the leader of the Luo Wang organization had given him.

Juyang Dan.

Li Ji had also heard of this Gathering Yang Pill, which was said to have been offered to the King of Qin by the Moon Goddess, the protector of the Yin-Yang School. He never expected it to appear here.

Looking at the blood-red, fragrant Gathering Yang Pill, Li Ji hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he could take it.

He feared there was something fishy about the elixir.

Although he believed nine-tenths of what the leader of the Luo Wang organization said today, the leader was too mysterious, and he dared not completely believe what he said.

Li Ji picked up the Gathering Yang Pill and placed it on his chest, trying to inquire about the horn-shaped jade pendant.

Unfortunately, there was still no response, but there was also no dangerous burning sensation.

If his life were in danger, the horn-shaped jade pendant should have alerted him.

With that thought in mind, Li Ji no longer hesitated and swallowed the Gathering Yang Pill in one gulp.

Before long, a feeling of boiling surged within Li Ji's dantian.

Li Ji knew something was wrong and quickly sat down to meditate and circulate his internal energy to deplete the medicinal effects.