Gao Wu Da Qin: You don't want your secret to be known, do you?

Chapter 163 During the Feast, Ying Zheng's Blood Pressure Was Out of Control

"Breaking news from this station: Confucian scholar Mencius proposed that, in order to ensure maximum peace in the Underworld and prevent it from being affected by the Immortal Realm or the Outer Universe, and for the sake of maintaining order and stability, the following regulations are hereby established: the Three Realms Passage to the Underworld—the Qiaoshan Secret Passage—triggered by the Yin-Yang School's [Qiaoshan Map], will be sealed off. Cultivators at or above the fifth realm will not be able to enter the Underworld through this passage. Cultivators below the fifth realm who wish to pass through the Qiaoshan Secret Passage will require the approval of the heads of the various schools of thought, or the vice president or higher of the World Travel Foundation!"

"At yesterday's press conference, Master Xinghun of the Yin-Yang School stated that the appearance of the Qiaoshan Secret Realm was an accident. What should have been a quiet, solo treasure hunt turned into a disaster when Shao Siming, who was tasked with awarding the Qiaoshan Map, was attacked and disappeared. This led to the map falling into the hands of the martial arts world, attracting the attention of Qin Feng, the original owner of the map. As everyone knows, Qin Feng is no pushover; his presence often signifies war and disaster. This loss of Qin Feng's treasure is equivalent to a significant loss for him. It can be predicted that a huge upheaval will soon occur in the Underworld!"

"Well-informed sources have revealed that the chaos in the underworld is all due to a lawsuit. This lawsuit has far-reaching implications, affecting both the mortal and spiritual realms, as well as the human, demon, and divine realms. It cannot be ruled out that this lawsuit will spark a new great battle of 'Hundred Schools of Thought'!"

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In Xianyang, within the inner court, secret reports echoed continuously. 👮🔥 ❻➈ˢ𝐇ùЖ.𝔠𝐎爪🎁🐊

"Hurry up! Have they found Zhang Zhi'en's criminal record yet?!"

"Report: This case was handled very quickly back then, and closed early. Furthermore, the criminal record itself had issues, so the case file may have been destroyed!"

"Damn it! Is that incompetent judge who tried Zhang Zhi'en still alive?"

"Breaking news! That judge has been imprisoned for corruption."

"Get him out! Keep a close eye on him! Don't let him commit suicide!"

Gai Nie frowned as he made a phone call and headed towards Xianyang Palace.

Gai Nie was truly convinced. He had finally managed to calm down for a while and was planning to meet up with some friends from the martial arts world.

The next moment, Junior Uncle started poking holes in the basket.

One poke, and a big basket is filled.

It went straight to the underworld!

Nine out of ten people in the mortal world are unaware of the world they go to after death, and of the ten who are aware, they generally remain silent when the topic is brought up.

The underworld is a rather unlucky place to talk about; it's associated with death, and people don't really like to mention it.

The appearance of the Keqiao Mountain Map allowed the living to go to the underworld!

No one expected that the Qiaoshan Map, a reward originally intended for the champion of Jinghong, would be generously granted to everyone by the champion, Qin Feng, who invited everyone to join in the fun!

If it were disciples of the agricultural or Confucian schools who were to extend an invitation, many people would likely accept it warmly.

But the invitation you sent out, strategist, makes me feel like you're trying to scam us.

In the past few days, many friends from the Green Forest have called Gai Nie to ask if his uncle is planning to trick people. They asked if he could stop him from doing so, as they want to go to the underworld to see their deceased friends.

Gai Nie didn't dare answer any of the calls, after all, he hadn't even seen Qin Feng, so who knew what his junior uncle was thinking?

As soon as they stepped onto the steps of Xianyang Palace, they heard Ying Zheng's reprimanding voice coming from inside the palace.

"Li Si! I am very disappointed in you!"

"And you call yourself the head of the Legalist school!"

"How do you explain Zhang Zhi'en's case?"

"A man who avenged his mother, served his country loyally, and exemplified both loyalty and filial piety—a paragon of virtue and righteousness deserving of praise, a true hero of the nation! Yet, in the end, he met a tragic end, being sentenced to death!"

Do you know how the other six states view Qin now?

"They're all laughing at the Qin Dynasty!"

"Our Great Qin prides itself on governing by law, yet such a grave problem has arisen. How can I possibly participate in the upcoming economic and trade conference of the Seven Kingdoms of Mars?"

"What are you looking at? Do you think Qin Feng is the one who exposed this, and that it's Qin Feng's fault?"

"Qin Feng's stab was a bit reckless, but a clear conscience fears no accusation! If he had done the right thing, he wouldn't be being criticized now!"

"Ultimately, the mistake was made, the judgment was wrong, and therefore the blame should be placed on them!"

"You should understand the principle of standing firm when you're being hit. This isn't the time to shift blame; it's the time to admit your mistake!"

"What do you plan to do! No excuses, no delays! Answer now, immediately!"

Gai Nie entered the side hall, only to see Li Si being scolded by Ying Zheng, unable to lift his head, repeatedly bowing and kowtowing, "Your subject knows his crime, Your subject will immediately go and reinvestigate Zhang Zhi'en's case! Within three days, I will definitely give Your Majesty an explanation!"

Ying Zheng noticed Gai Nie's arrival and waved to Li Si, saying, "One day! I'm only giving you one day! Every minute this matter escalates will bring another minute of humiliation to Qin from the six states!"

Li Si hurriedly left, his eyes flashing coldly as he passed Gai Nie. "It's all your strategists' fault for stirring up trouble! Why did your junior uncle have to poke at Zhang Zhi'en, one of Qin's own people?! The boomerang has now struck Qin itself! Has Qin Feng gone mad?!"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Gai Nie didn't dare to glare back at Li Si and lowered his head as he entered the main hall.

Before Gai Nie could speak, Ying Zheng, sitting on the throne behind the curtain, angrily shouted, "Has Qin Feng lost his mind? You have to choose your targets carefully! How can you bite people indiscriminately!"

"He just promised me that he would serve the Qin Dynasty until his death."

"Then they took on Zhang Zhi'en's case! Now, throughout the Three Realms and the Seven Kingdoms, who doesn't know about the corruption in our Great Qin?"

"He didn't report this to Guigu, so tell me the truth!"

In response to Ying Zheng's words, Gai Nie said, "Your Majesty, Guigu is unaware of this matter, but I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

Ying Zheng said, "The advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give me a chance to argue that! I'd like to know how your diplomatic skills compare to Qin Feng's!"

Gai Nie, eager to try, said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, there are three advantages to our Great Qin regarding this matter."

"First, in the underworld, apart from some high-level powerful beings who have detailed and timely knowledge of the situation in the mortal world, most ordinary souls are ignorant of the outside world. Some even have no idea what kind of countries exist in the outer universe, how many people there are, or what level of technological development they have reached. Their memories are still stuck in the agricultural era when cattle and horses were used as livestock! Yet, they are very familiar with Zhang Zhi'en's case."

"Qin Feng successfully brought the Qin Dynasty into the Underworld by using Zhang Zhi'en's case. Many people will be curious about the origins of the Qin Dynasty and then learn about its laws, society, development, technology, civilization, and culture! This allows the Qin Dynasty to take the lead and enter the minds of these people, generating a huge mass base among these ordinary souls! This establishes a first-mover advantage for our Qin Dynasty in its work in the Underworld!"

Ying Zheng's voice softened with anger. "And the second advantage?"

Gai Nie said, "The second advantage lies in this case! From Guigu's perspective, making mistakes isn't terrible; what's terrible is making mistakes you shouldn't have made! A person who can correct their mistakes attracts more attention than someone who doesn't make mistakes, because there are enough stories, enough possibilities, a low enough floor but a high enough ceiling! If Qin seizes this opportunity and turns Zhang Zhi'en's case into a model case, killing those who should be killed and sparing those who should be spared, it should be a plus for Qin, not a minus!"

Ying Zheng asked, "And the third one?"

Gai Nie said, "The third and greatest advantage is that the Underworld has always been regarded as food for the Celestials, a piece of meat in their mouths. Even the demons of the Earthly Immortal Realm can only watch without being able to get a share. This time, Qin Feng is causing a ruckus in the Underworld by using Zhang Zhi'en's case, which will likely involve many things in the mortal realm. If we respond actively and contribute to the construction of the Underworld, then when the Underworld is formed, a great deal of merit will fall from the sky, and a lot of it will be given to Great Qin. Great Qin will be able to get a share from the Underworld! This is a rare opportunity to snatch food from the Celestials' mouths! And it's snatching food from the Celestials' core territory! Hasn't Your Majesty always wanted to weaken the power of the Celestials?"

The vast Xianyang Palace was deserted.

After a long pause, Ying Zheng finally said, "I originally thought you were only good at swordsmanship, but now it seems your eloquence is no less than Qin Feng's! I just haven't pushed you to the limit yet! Since Minister Gai Nie is so skilled in debate, why not let him serve as Qin's representative in the mortal realm for this Zhang Zhi'en case? What do you think?"

Gai Nie was taken aback and hurriedly declined, "Your Majesty, you mustn't! With Li Si, the head of the Fa family, here, Gai Nie is just an amateur. It's not appropriate for an amateur to interfere in matters of expertise."

Ying Zheng said irritably, "Li Si is not strict in his discipline. The case of Zhang Zhi'en was committed by Li Si's grand-disciple. If Li Si were to step forward again, he would be suspected of protecting criminals. It is not appropriate for him to go. In addition, the wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice created by the Legalists are ridiculed by the six states. It would be very troublesome for the Legalists to step forward. Only an outsider can do this. The strategists know a little about everything. In addition, you are familiar with Qin Feng. Even if you go to the underworld, you will not be harmed by Qin Feng. You are the most suitable candidate."

Gai Nie said awkwardly, "But, Your Majesty, my current cultivation level is only tenth rank..."

"That's easy," Ying Zheng said. "Someone, give Gai Nie the secret potion of the Jiuli tribe! Once he takes this potion, he will reach the Great Perfection of the Fourth Realm within three months. That will allow him to bypass the Master's rules and enter the Underworld through the Qiaoshan Secret Realm."

Gai Nie wanted to refuse, but then he saw the person delivering the medicine outside the door. He was tall and strong, dressed in a black military uniform with the badge of a Qin elite soldier hanging at his waist.

Gai Nie raised an eyebrow as he looked at the newcomer, "Hei Bai Xuan Jian!"

The chivalrous man carrying the medicine chuckled leisurely, "The Black and White Xuanjian are a thing of the past; that name has been given to Qin Feng! My current name is Xuan Shang, the fourth-in-command of the inner court. Greetings, Commander Gai Nie!"

Gai Nie looked at Hei Bai Xuan Jian and muttered, "No wonder my brows have been twitching lately; it turns out an old enemy has come to Xianyang!"

Hei Bai Xuan Jian clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "The matter at Wei Zhuang was truly a case of 'no fight, no friendship.' Now that a century has passed, let bygones be bygones. Why should the Grand Commander hold such a grudge?"

Gai Nie said, "Given the chance, we should still have a fight!"

"Of course!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian said, "However, not now. Wei Zhuang is still in the hospital, and you have to lower your cultivation level to carry out a mission. We can have a big battle when the flowers bloom next year."

Gai Nie looked at the wine cup in Hei Bai Xuan Jian and Xuan Shang's hands, and said with a touch of emotion, "I advised you back then that coming to join Qin was the right thing to do, but you didn't come. Now you're here anyway, aren't you? You're like a stubborn ox, you can't be led away, and you'll only move backward when you try to pull you!"

After speaking, Gai Nie drank the entire cup in one gulp, turned around, and bowed to the King of Qin, saying, "Your subject Gai Nie takes his leave!"

Ying Zheng said, "I'll trouble you with this matter, Mr. Gai Nie."

"Sir" was the first time Ying Zheng used the title "Sir" to address Gai Nie.

Gai Nie was overjoyed and bowed deeply, saying, "I would gladly die for this mission!"

Gai Nie turned to Xuan Shang and said, "The King is safe; it's up to you now."

Xuan Shang nodded, "Please take care, Commander. With me here, there's nothing to worry about."

Gai Nie turned around and left gracefully.

Looking at Gai Nie's retreating figure, Hei Bai Xuan Jian and Xuan Shang murmured, "Your Majesty, Gai Nie has many enemies. If he goes to the Underworld, I'm afraid it will be very dangerous for him."

Behind the curtain, Ying Zheng said, "If he doesn't go, it will be even more dangerous for others to go! No matter how ferocious Qin Feng is, he won't devour his own disciples."

Xuan Shang sighed, "To put it bluntly, Your Majesty, Qin Feng's power has already gained momentum and has exceeded the Empire's control."

"Do you think I don't know?" Ying Zheng said. "When I saw him off from Xianyang on his journey across the land, I already realized this! How's your investigation going?"

Xuan Shang said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, we have found out that the tenth to fifteenth and sixteenth winners of the 'Amazing Swan' championship are all members of the Zhou royal family of Uranus!"

Ying Zheng's voice was deep and somber. "I knew they wouldn't remain indifferent."

Xuan Shang added, "There's one more small matter: you can't go to the Qiaoshan Secret Realm. It's a play designed by a deity. Even the most unruly genius will become a slave to the deity if they go in."

"That's why the Yin-Yang School's Shao Siming didn't give the Qiaoshan Map to Qin Feng."

"And because of this, Shao Siming was severely injured by the Western Pure Land Earth Bodhisattva, a master arranged by the Yin-Yang School's Xinghun!"

"Now, Shao Siming has essentially betrayed the Yin Yang School. Her whereabouts are currently unknown, and I deduce that she has most likely gone to seek refuge with Xi Shi's daughter."

Ying Zheng said, "Qin Feng definitely knew that Qiaoshan was a trap, and he certainly knew how treacherous it was. The Celestials' probing of him completely enraged him, and he directly ripped off the Celestials' trachea, destroying the Underworld's core territory!"

"The more forces infiltrate the core base, the more difficult it will be for the Celestials!"

"He's already planning to have a good fight with the Celestials in the Underworld."

Xuan Shang said, "Therefore, when Master Meng issued the order to control the intensity of entry, ostensibly to maintain order in the Three Realms, he was actually taking sides. After all, below the Fifth Realm, Qin Feng is invincible! Even without the mecha, he is still invincible!"

Ying Zheng said, "Do you think his cowardly nature and shameless desire for survival would prevent him from piloting the mecha into the underworld? The God Mecha was once capable of shattering through the Six Paths of Reincarnation!"

Xuan Shang squinted and said, "I'm really looking forward to such a grand occasion! The King must be looking forward to it too!"

Ying Zheng sighed deeply, "Qin Feng, what exactly do you want to do!"

Xuan Shang said, "When Confucius traveled the world, he died halfway through his journey, uttering the words, 'The world has lost a Martial Grandmaster,' which is a great regret!"

"Qin Feng has now established an internal martial arts training hall within the foundation, recruiting only those with clean backgrounds and strong martial arts potential!"

"The Martial Arts Academy is now in its second phase, with over a hundred experts, all of whom are proficient in both academics and martial arts!"

"Qin Feng is using himself as a model to create a martial arts master that even Confucius would admire!"

"If I am not mistaken, Qin Feng intends to establish a martial sect that stands alongside Confucianism, Mohism, and Taoism, becoming the first of its kind in the world!"

(End of this chapter)

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