Hearing these words, Zhao Feng simply shook his head. "I am not curious the ones who are curious are the people in the court."
"No matter who the Eldest Prince is, it has little to do with me."
Ying Zheng chuckled. "You are quite bold to say that. Aren't you afraid that this Eldest Prince might not treat you well in the future?"
"I have already reached my current position. Even if he treats me poorly, I can simply resign and return home." Zhao Feng responded indifferently with a smile.
"Aren't you afraid that he might target you?"
"After all, you hold great power and command the military." Ying Zheng asked with a knowing smile.
"If that time ever comes, I'll deal with it then." Zhao Feng smiled faintly, completely unconcerned.
Not to mention the entire world, or even just this vast land of Shenzhou Zhao Feng did not believe there was anyone who could kill him.
At this point, all his attributes had exceeded nine thousand, and that was after their transformation. The ten-thousand-point breakthrough was just around the corner.
He could feel the immense growth in his strength.
Forget Xianyang's tens of thousands of imperial guards even an army of hundreds of thousands would be nothing before him. That was the power Zhao Feng now possessed.
With his strength alone, he could rival entire armies.
Whether or not someone was the Eldest Prince it simply did not matter to him.
"This boy's martial prowess has truly reached the pinnacle. His reverence for royal authority is diminishing by the day."
"Fortunately, he is my son. If he were not, then as an emperor, such a subject would have to be eliminated."
Regarding Zhao Feng
If he were not his son, then perhaps Ying Zheng could still tolerate him for now. After all, he had personally elevated him and could still suppress him. But for the next generation of rulers, Zhao Feng's existence would be a severe threat.
Even though Zhao Feng had not spoken deliberately, his casual words carried an underlying disregard for royal authority.
Thus
If Zhao Feng were not his son, Ying Zheng would have dealt with him before his passing.
Such was the nature of emperors.
"You will meet him at the upcoming Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai."
"I guarantee you will be shocked." Ying Zheng said with a smile.
"Have I met him before?" Catching the hidden meaning in Ying Zheng's words, Zhao Feng grinned.
"What do you think?" Ying Zheng teased.
"I wouldn't know."
"If His Majesty truly wants to tell me, just say it. I promise I won't spread it around." Zhao Feng said playfully.
"Wait until the Fengshan ceremony."
"Then you will know." Ying Zheng chuckled.
"Fine."
Zhao Feng nodded and didn't bother asking further.
As always
Whenever he came to Zhangtai Palace, Qin Shi Huang would insist on having a meal with him, discussing various matters.
This time was no exception.
Time passed quickly!
In the blink of an eye, a month had gone by.
With certain individuals stirring the matter or perhaps due to Qin Shi Huang's deliberate actions
In this past month, the news that Fusu was not the Eldest Prince had spread throughout Great Qin, even reaching the former lands of the other six states.
The people were abuzz with discussion.
"Have you heard?"
"Turns out that His Highness Fusu is not the Eldest Prince."
"You must have misspoken."
"It is no longer 'His Highness the King,' but our Great Qin's First Emperor!"
"The only in all of history, surpassing the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, achieving what no ruler before him ever has unified the world!"
"That's right."
"The First Emperor, our Great Qin's First Emperor, is truly worthy of this title."
"Only the First Emperor deserves it."
"Our Great Qin has created history."
"The world is united a glory for all ages!"
"Let's drink to that!"
"Hahaha!"
"Cheers!"
"But."
"What I was saying is that His Majesty's son, Fusu, is not the Eldest Prince. Why did you all go off on a tangent?"
"Of course, I know about the First Emperor's title that has already been proclaimed across the empire. Who doesn't know?"
"I just spoke out of habit, since we used to call him 'His Highness the King.'"
"The matter of the Eldest Prince has indeed spread far and wide. Who would have thought that all this time, we believed His Highness Fusu to be the Eldest Prince, only to find out that he is the second son? And I heard that the true Eldest Prince was already promised by His Majesty back in Zhao State. If it weren't for the interference of certain ministers, his mother might have long been our Great Qin's queen."
"Sigh, back when the First Emperor was in Zhao State, he suffered many hardships. But now, he has avenged everything Zhao State has been destroyed, and the entire world belongs to Qin. That is enough."
"It's a pity about the First Emperor and the Empress they must have endured countless difficulties all these years."
"Indeed."
"I wonder who this Eldest Prince is, for the First Emperor to hold him in such high regard."
"The First Emperor would never appoint an heir based solely on lineage. Perhaps this Eldest Prince is truly remarkable."
"That's right…"
Public discussion was endless, all revolving around the identity of the First Emperor's Eldest Son.
The rumors spread further and further.
At the Zhao residence!
The family was gathered for a meal.
In the past
There had only been Zhao Feng, his siblings, and their mother.
But now, Zhao Feng's household has grown significantly.
His offspring were nearing ten in number.
One wife and seven concubines.
Each concubine was of royal status.
Across the land
Even dating back to the Spring and Autumn period, only Zhao Feng had ever received such an honor.
"Mother."
"His Majesty has sent word."
"In the coming days, we are to set out for Mount Tai. The whole family is going." Zhao Feng said with a smile.
"Husband."
"His Majesty is showing you greater favor than ever. To allow our entire family to go this is a great honor." Wang Yan said with a smile.
"It truly is."
Zhao Feng smiled and said nothing.
This time, not only his own family but also all the high-ranking ministers of the court who held the title of Shangqing were allowed to bring their wives and elders to observe the grand ceremony.
Of course, Zhao Feng received even greater favor he was allowed to bring all his wives, concubines, and children.
"Dear husband," Wang Yan asked with curiosity, "Have you ever met this newly revealed Crown Prince? The rumors are spreading everywhere. They say he is the legitimate heir born to His Majesty's former wife. He will inherit the throne in the future."
"Given our family's position, there's no need to worry about such matters," Zhao Feng replied calmly. "Whoever the Crown Prince is, it has nothing to do with us."
However, Zhao Feng failed to notice the complex emotions in Xia Dong'er's heart as she sat at the head of the table.
"Dear husband," Wuyang said with a smile, "Not only has the news of the Crown Prince spread, but so has the story of the Empress. The people are saying that His Majesty and the Empress were childhood sweethearts, but they were forcibly separated by the scheming of powerful ministers. Many find it deeply moving."
"They're already calling her 'Empress' among the common folk?" Xia Dong'er asked curiously. "Is there no opposition to an Empress who has never even appeared before?"
"Mother," Zhao Feng's daughter responded, "You're overthinking it. With His Majesty's supreme authority over the land, once he has spoken, who would dare oppose him? The royal family? The court officials?"
"No one can defy His Majesty anymore," Zhao Feng added with a smile, seeing the situation.
"Then why is there no resistance among the people?" Xia Dong'er asked again.
"For the original Qin citizens, His Majesty is their sky," Zhao Feng explained. "For the people of the six vanquished states, he is the sky pressing down upon them. Whether the people approve or oppose, they cannot change His Majesty's decision."
Xia Dong'er nodded in understanding.
"A fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai is a once-in-a-lifetime event," Zhao Feng said with a grin.
"To witness the glorious fengshan of His Majesty is truly an honor," Wang Yan said with deep admiration.
Just like in the streets and marketplaces, Zhao Feng's household was also discussing the topic of the Crown Prince and the Empress.
After all, this was the most significant news of the time.
In the Sleeping Quarters
"Tonight, I should finally be able to break through to 10,000 in all attributes," Zhao Feng muttered to himself excitedly.
"After more than a month of daily training, I've finally reached the final step. Given my previous reward of a Tier-3 treasure chest for surpassing 9,000, breaking 10,000 should grant me a Tier-4 treasure chest, right?"
Entering his meditation, Zhao Feng sat cross-legged and began to cultivate.
At that moment
Four golden dragon phantoms materialized above him, hovering in the void as the surrounding spiritual energy frenziedly surged toward him.
The four golden dragons devoured the energy, converting it into power for Zhao Feng.
Everything merged into him.
With the overwhelming influx of energy, his attributes steadily increased.
By midnight
Boom!
A terrifying aura exploded outward from Zhao Feng's body.
First, his zhenyuan surged violently.
Then, every aspect of his physical body evolved, undergoing a complete transformation.
In martial arts cultivation, there were two primary paths: body refinement and internal cultivation.
The Dragon Elephant Technique refined the body.
Other internal techniques refined the zhenyuan.
But Zhao Feng, with his Attribute Panel, cultivated both paths simultaneously.
"Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!"
"Communicating with the heavens through zhenyuan, wielding the power of heaven and earth!"
"A realm that can even influence celestial phenomena!"
At this moment
Zhao Feng opened his eyes, an epiphany flashing through his mind.
He immediately checked his Attribute Panel.
Attribute Panel:
Host: Zhao Feng
Age: 28
Zhenyuan: 10,203 points (Zhenqi refined into Zhenyuan, ten times stronger than Zhenqi! First-tier Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!)
Dragon Elephant Strength: 10,545 points (One punch can unleash the power of 10,000 dragons and elephants!)
Divine Speed: 10,245 points (One step covers 100 zhang (approximately 330 meters); the higher the number, the faster the speed!)
Postnatal Spiritual Body: 10,243 points (Evolved from a mortal body; absorbs spiritual energy 100 times faster, heals rapidly, recovers stamina endlessly, and replenishes zhenyuan at an accelerated rate!)
Divine Sense: 10,329 points (Extends to 100,000 zhang (approximately 330 kilometers); maximally controls the surrounding energy; can be used for soul-searching!)
Soul Power: 6,754 points (The stronger the soul, the more resilient it is even if the body dies, the soul remains!)
Lifespan: 543 years (Heavenly Phenomenon Realm grants 5,000 years of life, but an unknown force has suppressed it!)
Merit Points: 1,234 points (Can be converted into free attribute points or skill points!)
Portable Space: 100,099 cubic meters
Cultivation Method: Martial Dao Emperor Dragon Canon (Training for one day increases all attributes by 100 points!)
Martial Skills: One Sword to Sever the World, Dragon Subduing Palm, Explosive Fist...
"Aside from Soul Power, all my attributes have evolved past 10,000!"
"I've finally broken through!"
"My strength has skyrocketed!"
"At this point, even someone like Guiguzi would be no match for me!"
Feeling the immense power surging through his body, Zhao Feng's face lit up with excitement.
"Congratulations to the host for achieving a full-attribute breakthrough of 10,000 points. Reward: One Tier-4 treasure chest."
A notification appeared on his attribute panel.
"As expected, it's a Tier-4 treasure chest."
"From now on, every time I increase my attributes by another 10,000 points, I'll receive a Tier-4 treasure chest."
"However, the further I progress, the harder it will be to cultivate. The best way forward is to enter battle and fight enemies."
"But the world is vast, and enemies are countless. All of them will become my attributes!"
Zhao Feng's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"Open both treasure chests."
He had also received a Tier-3 treasure chest when his attributes surpassed 9,000.
This time, his expectations were even higher.
"Opening Tier-3 treasure chest..."
"Reward: High-grade Immortal-level technique [Creation of the Sacred Court - Upper Volume]."
"Opening Tier-4 treasure chest..."
"Reward: High-grade Divine-tier spiritual artifact [Five Spirit Orbs]."
A new set of notifications appeared on his panel.
"A high-grade Immortal-level technique? Creation of the Sacred Court - Upper Volume?"
"Extract."
Zhao Feng's eyes lit up.
Just from the name alone, he could tell this was an extraordinary technique.
It carried an air of unparalleled dominance.
Anything related to the title Sacred was bound to be incredibly powerful.
As he extracted the technique, a surge of profound knowledge flooded his mind.
For a moment, his consciousness felt as if it were about to burst.
Zhao Feng fully immersed himself in understanding the intricate details of this technique.
After a long time, he finally opened his eyes, his face filled with indescribable joy.
"The Martial Dao Emperor Dragon Canon is my current main cultivation technique. Though it is enhanced by the intangible power of national destiny, I have never fully utilized that power. If I could, my daily attribute gain wouldn't be limited to just 100 points."
"But this Creation of the Sacred Court technique is different it truly condenses destiny and forges an imperial dynasty's fortune."
"It can even awaken the path of humanity the way of all living beings."
"It does not follow the path dictated by Heaven, but instead, it carves out the path of Man."
"If I can walk this road, I will have another choice in the future."
"To become the Dao Ancestor of Humanity!"
The realization sent waves of excitement through Zhao Feng's heart.
Obtaining this technique's upper volume had given him a deep understanding of the true power of destiny and how to properly harness it.
A technique to condense destiny and forge an imperial dynasty!
Simply put, this was one of a kind in the entire world.
No one had ever condensed destiny in this way before.
The path of building an imperial destiny, the revival of humanity's path everything was contained within this technique.
For a Tier-3 treasure chest to grant such a technique… Zhao Feng knew it was due to his unparalleled luck.
Moreover, by leveraging the imperial destiny cultivated through this technique, he might even be able to challenge the mysterious force that suppressed his lifespan breaking free from those invisible shackles and reclaiming the full longevity that his realm should have granted him.
In short, everything could be summed up in four words:
"A future worth anticipating!"
With this, Zhao Feng now had an additional trump card beyond his small world.
Then, he turned his attention to the other treasure he had received.
"A high-grade Divine-tier artifact a treasure at the sixth tier of power."
"This is the strongest treasure I've obtained in all these years!"
Zhao Feng thought to himself, his excitement growing.
Without hesitation, he activated the item.
In an instant
Five radiant orbs, each glowing with different elemental colors, appeared before him.
The moment they emerged
Even though Zhao Feng had yet to reach the level where he could comprehend the power of laws, he could distinctly feel an overwhelming force of Law emanating from them.
A force that he could sense up close.
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