He threw the Nine-Turn Golden Lotus into the air, muttering something. The golden lotus spun in the air, emitting a dazzling light, like a golden sun.

The soldiers stared at the golden lotus intently, their breathing became rapid. They seemed to see themselves ascending to heaven and becoming immortals admired by everyone.

Suddenly, the golden lotus burst open, turning into countless golden spots of light that scattered over the soldiers. The soldiers cheered and thought they had found a chance to become immortals.

However, the next moment, something strange happened. The soldiers' bodies began to twist and deform, and they howled in pain. Their skin turned blue-black, their eyes turned blood red, and sharp bone spurs grew on their bodies.

"What's going on?" Ying Yuan's face changed, and he had a bad feeling in his heart.

"Your Majesty, these soldiers... they seem to have turned into monsters!" Gouhuo shouted in horror.

Ying Yuan then realized that he had been deceived! This Nine-Transformation Golden Lotus was not a magical herb at all, but a terrifying monster!

"Ahhhh!" The soldiers completely lost their minds and turned into bloodthirsty monsters, starting to attack and kill each other.

"Protect His Majesty!" Gouhuo shouted and stood in front of Ying Yuan.

Ying Yuan's face turned pale, and his heart was filled with anger and fear. He originally thought that he could control everything, but he didn't expect to be fooled by an old guy!
"You deserve to die for living in vain!" Ying Yuan roared.

Gou Huo smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Your Majesty, I just want you to see the reality. Do you really think you are invincible? You are too arrogant!"

After saying this, Chou Hu's body began to change. He turned into a huge monster, even more terrifying than those soldiers.

"Ying Yuan, you are still too naive after all!" Gou Huo's voice became hoarse and terrifying, "This world is much more complicated than you think! Do you think that you can do whatever you want just because you got the Nine Revolutions Golden Lotus? You are wrong! You just opened the door to hell!"

The monster opened its bloody mouth and pounced towards Ying Yuan...

At this moment, a golden light descended from the sky and knocked the monster away. An old man in white clothes with an immortal look appeared in front of Ying Yuan.

"Evil beast, stop being so arrogant!" The old man held a whisk in his hand, his eyes as fast as lightning, and looked coldly at the person who had lived there.

"Who are you?" Ying Yuan asked vigilantly.

"I am the head of Kunlun Mountain, Taoist Qingfeng." The old man said calmly, "Today, I will enforce justice on behalf of heaven and get rid of you, the scourge!"

Taoist Qingfeng waved his whisk, and a powerful force pushed Gouhuo back several feet. Gouhuo's huge body fell heavily to the ground, making a deafening noise.

"Old thing, how dare you ruin my good thing!" Gouhuo roared, his voice like the roar of a wild beast.

Taoist Qingfeng snorted coldly: "Evil demons and heretics, everyone has the right to kill them!"

Ying Yuan stood aside, watching everything that happened before his eyes, his heart was filled with turmoil. He had never thought that there were actually people who practiced Taoism in this world! Moreover, this Taoist Qingfeng was so powerful!

He originally thought that he was invincible and could control everything, but he didn't expect that he would be so easily tricked. If Taoist Qingfeng hadn't appeared in time, he would probably have turned into a pile of bones.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?" Gouhuo struggled to stand up and asked with concern.

Ying Yuan looked at him coldly and said nothing. He was now full of doubt and vigilance about living. Who was this old guy? Why did he plot against him?

"I'm fine." Ying Yuan said calmly, "Thank you, Taoist, for your help."

Taoist Qingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to be polite. It is our duty to subdue demons and monsters."

"Master, this monster..." Ying Yuan pointed at Gouhuo, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

Taoist Qingfeng shook his head: "This monster has been corrupted by evil spirits and is beyond cure. Only by completely destroying it can we eliminate future troubles."

Ying Yuan nodded, a fierce look flashed in his eyes: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Taoist Priest."

Taoist Qingfeng said no more, holding a whisk in his hand, he walked towards Gouhuo.

Seeing this, Gou Huo's eyes flashed with fear. He knew he was no match for Taoist Qingfeng, but he was unwilling to surrender.

"Old man, do you really think you can kill me?" Gou Huo roared, "I am immortal!"

After saying this, Gou Huo's body suddenly swelled up and became even bigger. The bone spurs on his body also became sharper, like sharp swords.

"A mere trifle!" Taoist Qingfeng snorted coldly, waved his whisk, and a ray of golden light shot out, piercing through the surviving body.

Gou Huo let out a scream, and his huge body collapsed with a loud bang.

Ying Yuan looked at Gou Huo's corpse with mixed feelings. He originally thought Gou Huo was his confidant, but he didn't expect that he was actually a hidden monster.

"Your Majesty, it is not advisable to stay here for long. Let's leave as soon as possible." Taoist Qingfeng said.

Ying Yuan nodded and followed Taoist Qingfeng away from this place of trouble.

On the way back to the palace, Ying Yuan kept thinking about what happened today. He realized that he was too arrogant before. He thought he was invincible, but he didn't expect that he would be so easily tricked.

"Master, how do you know that Chou Huo is a monster?" Ying Yuan asked.

Taoist Qingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Demons all carry a strong demonic aura, and I can tell it at a glance."

"Then Taoist priest, can you teach me the art of cultivating immortals?" Ying Yuan pleaded.

Taoist Qingfeng pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is the supreme ruler. I'm afraid that when it comes to cultivating immortals,..."

"Master, don't worry. I just want to learn some simple spells just in case." Ying Yuan said.

Seeing that Ying Yuan was so sincere, Taoist Qingfeng agreed.

Therefore, Ying Yuan followed Taoist Qingfeng to learn the art of cultivating immortals. He was very intelligent and quickly mastered some simple spells.

"Your Majesty, the road to becoming an immortal is long, so you must not rush for success," Taoist Qingfeng warned.

Ying Yuan nodded and kept Taoist Qingfeng's teachings in mind.

After returning to the palace, Ying Yuan began to practice in seclusion. He left the government affairs to the prime minister and concentrated on his practice.

As time went by, Ying Yuan's cultivation became higher and higher. He finally understood that this world was much more complicated than he had imagined.

He is no longer as arrogant as before, but has become more cautious and careful.

He knew that only by constantly improving his own strength could he survive in this world where the strong prey on the weak.

One day, Ying Yuan was practicing when he suddenly heard a noise coming from outside.

He opened his eyes and walked out of the palace, only to see a group of soldiers besieging a man in black.

"How dare you, you bold assassin, break into the palace!" a general shouted angrily.

The man in black sneered: "You trash want to stop me?"

After saying that, the man in black flashed and instantly appeared in front of the general. He slapped the general with his palm, and the general vomited blood and flew backwards.

"Who?" Ying Yuan asked coldly.

The man in black turned around and looked at Ying Yuan, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Are you Ying Yuan?"

"It is me." Ying Yuan said calmly, "Who are you?"

"My name is Guigu Zongheng, Gai Nie." said the man in black.

"Guiguzi Zongheng?" Ying Yuan's heart moved. He knew that Guiguzi Zongheng was a famous swordsman in the world.

"What are you doing here?" Ying Yuan asked.

Gai Nie sneered: "I'll take your life!"

After saying that, Gai Nie drew out his sword and stabbed towards Ying Yuan...

Gai Nie's sword was as fast as lightning, piercing Ying Yuan's throat. Ying Yuan was not in a hurry, he stretched out two fingers and lightly clamped Gai Nie's sword tip.

"With just this little ability, you dare to assassinate me?" Ying Yuan showed a disdainful smile.

Gai Nie's face changed. He didn't expect Ying Yuan to catch his attack so easily. He tried to pull out the sword, but found that the sword didn't move at all.

"You..." Gai Nie was shocked. He had never seen such a powerful force before.

Ying Yuan smiled slightly, exerted force with his fingers, and Gai Nie's sword broke.

Gai Nie was horrified and quickly took a few steps back, looking at Ying Yuan with vigilance.

"Who are you?" Gai Nie asked.

"I am the Emperor of the Great Qin, Ying Yuan." Ying Yuan said calmly, "Who are you and why do you want to assassinate me?"

"My name is Guigu Zongheng, Gai Nie." Gai Nie said, "I am entrusted by someone to come and take your life."

"Entrusted by someone?" Ying Yuan sneered, "Who sent you here?" Gai Nie remained silent.

"You won't say it?" A cold light flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes, "Then I will beat you until you open your mouth!"

After saying that, Ying Yuan flashed and instantly appeared in front of Gai Nie. He punched out, and Gai Nie quickly raised his sword to block.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Gai Nie's sword broke again. He was also knocked away by Ying Yuan's punch and fell heavily to the ground.

"puff!"

Gai Nie spat out a mouthful of blood and his face turned pale.

"Tell me, who sent you here?" Ying Yuan asked again.

Gai Nie clenched his teeth and still refused to speak.

There was a flash of murderous intent in Ying Yuan's eyes, and he was about to take action when he suddenly heard a voice.

"stop!"

Ying Yuan turned his head and saw a man in white falling from the sky.

"Who are you?" Ying Yuan asked.

"I'm Wei Zhuang, Gai Nie's senior brother." said the man in white.

"Wei Zhuang?" Ying Yuan's heart moved. He knew that Wei Zhuang was also one of Guigu Zongheng, and his strength was not inferior to Gai Nie.

"What are you doing here?" Ying Yuan asked.

"Save my junior brother." Wei Zhuang said lightly.

"Save him?" Ying Yuan sneered, "He tried to assassinate me, he deserves death, you still want to save him?"

"He was just entrusted by someone and he didn't really want to assassinate Your Majesty." Wei Zhuang said.

"Oh?" Ying Yuan looked at Wei Zhuang with interest, "Then tell me, who sent him?"

Wei Zhuang hesitated for a moment and said, "It's Prime Minister Zhao Gao."

"Zhao Gao?" Ying Yuan frowned. He didn't expect that it was Zhao Gao who sent people to assassinate him.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Gao is plotting evil and intends to rebel." Wei Zhuang said, "Your Majesty, please make preparations as soon as possible."

Ying Yuan nodded and said, "Thank you for letting me know."

"Goodbye." Wei Zhuang said, and left the palace with Gai Nie.

Ying Yuan looked at Wei Zhuang's departing back, a hint of deep thought flashing in his eyes.

He didn't expect Zhao Gao to be so bold as to send someone to assassinate him. It seemed that he had to get rid of this troublesome Zhao Gao as soon as possible.

After returning to the palace, Ying Yuan immediately summoned all civil and military officials.

"My dear ministers, I received news today that Prime Minister Zhao Gao is plotting evil and intends to rebel." Ying Yuan said, "I have decided to behead him at noon tomorrow at the Meridian Gate!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" all the ministers said in unison.

The next day, at three quarters past noon, Zhao Gao was taken to the Meridian Gate.

"Zhao Gao, do you know your crime?" Ying Yuan asked.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent!" Zhao Gao cried, "I am loyal to Your Majesty and have never had the intention of rebelling!"

"Humph, the evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare to quibble?" Ying Yuan snorted coldly, "Come here, execute the sentence!"

"Your Majesty, please spare my life!" Zhao Gao struggled desperately, but to no avail.

The executioner raised his knife and Zhao Gao's head rolled to the ground.

Ying Yuan looked at Zhao Gao's body without any pity in his heart.

He knew very well that Zhao Gao was a sinister and cunning villain. If he was not eliminated, he would sooner or later become a serious threat to the Qin Dynasty.

After Zhao Gao was beheaded, Ying Yuan began to reorganize the government and eliminate Zhao Gao's followers.

After some efforts, the government of the Qin Dynasty gradually returned to normal.

Ying Yuan also began to concentrate on practicing and improving his strength.

He knew that only by becoming stronger could he protect himself and Daqin.

One day, Ying Yuan was practicing when he suddenly felt a powerful aura approaching.

He opened his eyes and saw an old man in a black robe appear in front of him.

"Who are you?" Ying Yuan asked.

The old man in black robe did not answer, but slowly stretched out a hand and grabbed Ying Yuan.

Ying Yuan's face changed and he quickly dodged.

The old man in black robe was extremely fast. Although Ying Yuan dodged his attack, he was hit by his palm wind.

"puff!"

Ying Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood and his face turned pale.

"Who are you?" Ying Yuan asked again.

The old man in black robe sneered and said, "I am from the Yin-Yang School, Donghuang Taiyi."

"Donghuang Taiyi?" Ying Yuan was shocked. He didn't expect to meet the leader of the Yin-Yang family here.

"That's right." Donghuang Taiyi said proudly, "Today is the day you die!"

After saying that, Donghuang Taiyi attacked again, and this time, his attack was even more fierce.

Ying Yuan did not dare to delay and immediately used all his strength to resist.

However, Donghuang Taiyi's cultivation was unfathomable, and Ying Yuan was no match for him at all.

"puff!"

Ying Yuan spat out blood again, his body shaking.

"Hahaha..." Donghuang Taiyi laughed wildly, "With your little strength, you dare to be my enemy?"

"I am the Emperor of the Great Qin. How can I allow you to be so insolent!" Ying Yuan roared and rushed forward again.

However, his attack was still easily resolved by Donghuang Taiyi.

"You don't know your own limitations!" Donghuang Taiyi snorted coldly and slapped Ying Yuan on the chest.

"puff!"

Ying Yuan spat out blood again, flew backwards, and fell heavily to the ground.

"His Majesty!"

"emperor!"

Seeing this, the guards around rushed over and helped Ying Yuan up.

"Cough cough..." Ying Yuan coughed a few times, his face as pale as paper.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?" a guard asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Ying Yuan waved his hand and said, "You all can leave."

"Your Majesty..." The guards wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Ying Yuan: "Everyone, step back!"

The guards had no choice but to retreat. (End of this chapter)