Chapter 1: The Assassination of Qin
Daqin, Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng was wearing a jet-black dragon robe, and the twelve jade tassels on his crown swayed gently, showing a bit of dignity and majesty.

Today, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed across his grim face.

As soon as Qin conquered Han, Yan was afraid of the power of Qin and sent an envoy with the head of the rebel Fan Yuqi and the map of Du Kang of Yan to show its submission and request an alliance.

However, they have not yet realized that this is a conspiracy with murderous intent.

Outside the palace, Jing Ke, dressed in a plain white robe and holding the envoy's staff, stood calmly, but his heart was beating like a drum, which he tried hard to suppress in his throat.

Beside him, Qin Wuyang, a burly man, was holding a sandalwood box containing the "gift" to be presented to Ying Zheng today.

Compared with Jing Ke's indifference, Qin Wuyang was already showing signs of nervousness, with cold sweat on his forehead and his hands trembling slightly.

After all, their goal is to become the king of the Qin Dynasty!
"Don't panic, leave everything to me."

"Your mission is to stop those Qin ministers."

Jing Ke condensed his internal energy into a thread and quietly passed it to Qin Wuyang, trying to calm his anxiety.

"Announce the envoys from the Kingdom of Yan to enter the palace!"

Zhao Gao's sharp voice echoed in the hall, cheering Jing Ke up.

opportunity……

coming!

Jing Ke, holding a stick, walked into the hall with Qin Wuyang.

At the palace gate, the palace guards stopped them and said, "This is a routine inspection, please cooperate."

Although the two had been strictly checked before entering the palace, they still needed to be checked again at the gate of the palace to ensure that there was no risk.

Although Ying Zheng is confident, he is not conceited and is extremely vigilant about his own safety.

If one wants to step into the main hall of Zhangtai Palace, which is closest to him, one must go through many checkpoints.

"Please feel free to do so."

Although Jing Ke was nervous, he remained calm and actively cooperated with the inspection. The guards searched the two men carefully and found no weapons, so they let them go.

"Messenger from the State of Yan, please come in."

Jing Ke nodded slightly and stepped steadily into the hall.

Suddenly, the eyes of important Qin officials including King Ying Zheng, General Wang Jian, Lieutenant Liao, and Prime Minister Feng Quji were all focused on Jing Ke and Qin Wuyang.

A tremendous pressure came upon him, almost suffocating Jing Ke.

However, at this moment he did not dare to mobilize any of the internal energy to fight back.

Once exposed, all efforts will be in vain.

Jing Ke withstood the pressure and moved deeper into the hall, getting closer and closer to Ying Zheng. One hundred steps... eighty steps...

Until it stopped fifty steps away from Ying Zheng.

This distance is already close to Ying Zheng's limit.

Crossing the border without permission is a capital crime, designed to prevent raids by assassins.

"Jing Ke, the envoy of Yan, pays homage to the King of Qin!"

Jing Ke bowed deeply, and facing Ying Zheng, his eyes were as calm as an ancient well, without revealing the slightest hostility or murderous intent, which was hidden perfectly.

The corners of Ying Zheng's mouth curled up slightly; he was very satisfied with Jing Ke's humble attitude.

now.

As an envoy of the State of Yan, Jing Ke's behavior represents the attitude of the State of Yan!

Wang Jian, Li Si, Wei Liao, Wang Wan and other ministers had joy and pride on their faces, as if this respect was the glory of their Great Qin.

they think.

The reason why the State of Yan was so humble was simply because it was afraid of the power of the Qin State!

However.
There was a man in the crowd with a solemn expression. He was Ying Zheng’s personal bodyguard, the swordsmanship master Gai Nie.

perhaps.

The name Jing Ke was still unfamiliar to Ying Zheng and the ministers of the Qin State.

But for Gai Nie, a former hero of the martial arts world, this was a well-known fact.

once.

When he first graduated from school and traveled to the Seven Kingdoms, he met Jing Ke. The two had similar interests and became close friends.

They often practiced swordsmanship and exchanged ideas.

Gai Nie was well aware of Jing Ke's martial arts skills, and was not inferior to him.

Jing Ke's unparalleled sword skill "Five-Step Kill" is well-known.

No one within five steps can escape his sword!
What exactly do you want to do?
Gai Nie pondered secretly in his heart, and unconsciously clenched the sword in his hand.

He already had a vague premonition in his heart.

Ying Zheng was completely unaware of all this.

He looked at Jing Ke and asked, "Why did King Xi of Yan send you to Qin?"

"Report to the King of Qin."

"Qin is like a thunderbolt, destroying Han in one fell swoop. My king is worried day and night."

"Therefore, I am sent here to bring the head of the traitor Fan Yuqi and the map of Dukang in Yan State to show the sincerity of Yan State's submission."

Jing Ke fell to his knees with his forehead touching the ground, and his voice was filled with fear, as if he was really afraid of the majesty of the Qin Dynasty.

"The map of Dukang in Yan State?!"

When Ying Zheng heard this, he was surprised and a trace of disbelief flashed across his face.

The Du Kang map details every city, every mountain range, every river, and even the fertile land and deployment of the Yan State. It is the lifeline of the Yan State.

Once it was handed over, Yan would be like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of the Qin State.

"Exactly!"

Jing Ke answered loudly, secretly delighted in his heart that Ying Zheng was falling into the trap step by step.

"Great!"

"Send it over quickly!"

Ying Zheng was delighted and was eager to see the real appearance of the Du Kang map.

With it, capturing the State of Yan will be a piece of cake!
"As ordered!"

Jing Ke was overjoyed. He took the sandalwood box from Qin Wuyang and slowly walked towards Ying Zheng.

Forty-nine steps
Thirty-nine steps
Twenty-nine steps
Nineteen steps.
Nine steps, eight steps, seven steps, six steps
Jing Ke came in front of Ying Zheng, silently counting his steps and calculating the distance between him and Ying Zheng.

Soon!

Only one step is left to deliver the fatal blow and take Ying Zheng's life!

Lift your feet.

Take a step.

Five steps!

At this time, Jing Ke and Ying Zheng were only five steps apart, so close that it was terrifying!

Suddenly!
Jing Ke's face was distorted like a demon, and the red lightning in his black eyes broke the silence. The power of the grandmaster swept over like a raging wave!
The real purpose is revealed!

Murderous!
With a bang, the sandalwood box exploded, and a cold sword was held in his hand.

The true energy is surging.

On the hilt of the sword, the two words "Canhong" engraved on it flashed with an enchanting red light, which was particularly dazzling.

"Five steps to kill!!!"

The murderous roar exploded in the ears of Ying Zheng and the Qin ministers.

The sudden scene made them all stand there in a daze.

No one expected that this gift of surrender was actually a conspiracy to assassinate Qin, not even Ying Zheng himself.

The fierce sword intent and the chilling murderous intent were like surging river water.

The shadow of death hangs over everyone's heart.

however--

After all, Ying Zheng was a king with great talent and strategy. He went through countless hardships since his youth before he ascended the throne and took control of the power.

After a brief shock.

He immediately grabbed the Tianwen Sword at his waist, intending to draw his sword to resist.

However, the kneeling posture made the sword too long and it could not be fully unsheathed for a while.

This delay.

Ying Zheng missed the best moment to defend.

Jing Ke tightly grasped Canhong, concentrated all his strength on the tip of the sword, and pointed it directly at Ying Zheng's throat with unstoppable murderous intent!
"stop!"

"Traitor!"

"you dare!"

"Your Majesty, get out of the way!"

(End of this chapter)