This gun is easy to carry and can be folded and worn at the waist. Gao Liang simultaneously activates his Jin Zhong Zhuo protective technique, mobilizing his entire spirit energy to awaken the energy dragon pearl within him. Immediately, under the owner's command, the energy dragon pearl rapidly releases a powerful energy surge, growing exponentially by the 128th power of N. Strong energy protection envelops every part of Gao Liang's body. His body itself functions as an energy reservoir, one that offers exceptional defensive capabilities. With the aid of divine-level abilities, the Jin Zhong Zhuo becomes impervious and unbreakable, standing against no opponent. "Ha ha ha! He's definitely doomed! The elite troops of the Great Qin, unstoppable and advancing with unstoppable momentum!" Qin Shi Huang laughed proudly. "The might of the State of Qin is unmatched! Long live the Emperor!" The ministers all bowed deeply and offered their praise. Qin Shi Huang, swept by the acclaim of the crowd, felt increasingly confident, while in contrast, Li Fei watched with growing concern the outstanding man who dared to face and oppose an army of ten thousand Qin soldiers. She recalled how her kingdom's forces had been utterly defeated by the Qin army, nearly leading to national collapse—only thanks to Gao Liang's timely appearance, who had saved her father and secured their freedom, allowing them to return home. Observing Gao Liang's unwavering composure, as if fully assured, Li Fei was deeply impressed. "Your Majesty, don't be too confident yet! The formal contest hasn't even begun—we still don't know who will ultimately prevail," Gao Liang smiled warmly, his lips curving into a broad arc. "Chancellor Li Si! You say who will win—let him be the witness!" Qin Shi Huang said to Li Si beside him. Zhao Gong added, "The Emperor is indeed wise! The Emperor will surely win!" Li Si replied, "Your Majesty, I cannot yet declare who will win. But I can serve as a witness." At that moment, Gao Liang said, "Emperor Qin! Shall we make "Qin Shi Huang nodded. "If I win! That jade seal you lent me shall be mine!" Gao Liang smiled mysteriously. "Hehe! Very well! Very well! Let's see just how you'll manage to beat me!" Qin Shi Huang, confident in the overwhelming strength of his army, completely disregarded Gao Liang, despite Li Si's claim that Gao Liang alone could hold off 600,000 Qin troops—something he found utterly mythical and hard to believe. He immediately said to Gao Liang, "If you win, you'll have more than just the jade seal. I'll even give up my elixir of immortality—no one will be allowed to prepare it. Furthermore, my entire harem of three thousand beautiful consorts, and the 10,000 princesses from the six states in the Afang Palace—all of them shall be yours. How does that sound?" "Your Majesty! Absolutely not! Absolutely not!" Li Si never expected the Qin Shi Huang to be so impetuous. Indeed, originally, bestowing the Seal of Imperial Authority upon Gao Liang had already been a grave mistake. As for the Elixir of Immortality and the imperial consorts—though seemingly peripheral—bestowing them upon an obscure merchant would be a disaster. It would mean the loss of both wealth, beauty, and the very realm. Yet, Qin Shi Huang remained resolute and insisted, "Do not urge me! This time, I am certain of victory! My ten thousand elite troops, on the battlefield, can each defeat ten enemies, and even repel a hundred! Having fought countless battles, they are unstoppable and have achieved remarkable military triumphs. Can these ten thousand seasoned soldiers truly be outmatched by a mere young man? Far from it! Far from it!" Seeing that Li Si could no longer persuade the emperor, he only sighed in quiet resignation. "A gentleman's word is worth four horses! Your Majesty! Should there be any reversal of this decision..." Gao Liang deliberately said this. "A sovereign of the great Qin Dynasty speaks with the authority of nine horses! Li Si! You shall personally bear witness to this before the entire realm!" "Qin Shi Huang patted his chest firmly, while Li Si could only follow orders, his face growing damp with sweat. "But! I do have my own demands!" Qin Shi Huang finally revealed his true intention, gazing at the ever-more-beautiful Li Fei, and turning to Gao Liang: "If you fail to defeat me, then this Li Fei shall be mine!" Li Fei stood by, feeling utterly helpless, now reduced to a stake in Qin Shi Huang's game. No, I don't want to be his Li Fei—I simply want genuine freedom, to be a simple, ordinary woman, living happily with the man I love. "Agree with him!" Gao Liang urged Li Fei. "No! Why must I agree? You don't know—I simply don't want to...!" Li Fei exclaimed, her voice filled with emotion. "Agree! For your freedom! Believe me! We will not lose! We will win!" Gao Liang's voice was always full of confidence. Moved by his conviction, Li Fei nodded. "Ha ha ha!" "How can you possibly win against me?" Qin Shi Huang smiled warmly at the sky. Meanwhile, Gao Liang turned to the overconfident Qin Shi Huang and said, "This time, I'm certain to win!" Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu clapped their hands and cheered, "We believe! The old master will win!" At that moment, a voice came from the side. "Husband! Husband!" Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu immediately turned to look in the direction of the voice, and with surprise, they said to Gao Liang, "Old master! Miss Zhang has arrived!" Gao Liang indeed saw Zhang Yiping waving at him from a distance, but two Qin soldiers were blocking her path with their spears, preventing her from coming any closer. What was going on? Originally, after a tender, intimate embrace in Zhao Ji's private garden, Gao Liang and Zhang Yurong held each other closely as they fell asleep. Zhang Yurong felt deeply happy, resting against Gao Liang's arms—unaware that her husband had already become a true deity, a celestial protector and guardian god of the universe. Through their loving connection, a unique yin-yang harmony had been established, a divine union that allowed Gao Liang to, like a celestial being, lift and carry Zhang Yurong into the heavens. While cradled in Gao Liang's arms, Zhang Yurong was instantly transported from Zhao Ji's private garden to the Qin palace. As she passed above the Qin palace, she noticed the mist rising from Funing Palace and immediately stopped, landing upon a plaza near the Qin Xianyang Palace. There, she gently placed the still dozing Zhang Yurong against a large hawthorn tree and then proceeded toward Funing Palace herself. Only when the situation became critical did he step in to save them. At the very moment when Zhang Yuping faced off against ten thousand Qin soldiers alongside Emperor Qin Shi Huang, she awoke and found herself at the battlefield—yet unable to enter, as two Qin soldiers refused to let her pass. "Let my beloved woman come in!" High Guang's voice carried immense authority, but the Qin soldiers remained arrogant and unyielding. With a classic gesture, Guang slightly bowed his mouth, forming a graceful arc, then picked up a stone the size of a yellow bean from the ground and tossed it forward. "Clang! Clang!" The two Qin soldiers' great swords fell to the ground, their arms trembling with the impact. Finally, the Qin soldiers yielded and respectfully cleared a path. Zhang Yuping walked through the opening to reach Guang, and with deep affection, said to him, "Husband! Don't let me worry. Will you promise?" "Yuping! Rest assured! This time, I will only win—I will never lose!" Guang spoke with unwavering confidence. "But they are ten thousand Qin soldiers! You are so outnumbered!" "No, I'm going to fight alongside my husband!" Zhang Yuping clenched her pink fists and stood beside Gao Liang, forming a striking and elegant sight of a handsome man and a beautiful woman together. As for the Imperial Consort, she too was inspired and joined in, saying, "Let me join as well!" "Excellent!" Gao Liang extended his strong, solid hand, with the delicate hands of the two beautiful women resting upon it, creating a powerful synergy. This move made Qin Shi Huang envious and furious. Honestly, there were now two extraordinary beauties standing on his side, while he had only ordinary palace maids. Even though he had consorts, how could they compare to the Imperial Consort and Zhang Yuping, who stood beside Gao Liang? For Gao Liang, the modern first-tier beauty and the ancient first-tier beauty together formed a perfect harmony. "Shoot! Shoot now! Hit him!" Qin Shi Huang, driven by envy, immediately issued the command. Ten thousand archers and crossbowmen immediately launched their arrows with full force. By this time, Gao Liang had already been well-prepared—before the attack began, he had fully fortified his energy defenses. The fact that two beautiful women were willing to fight alongside him gave him immense confidence. With his long years of experience now transcended into divinity, he was fully qualified and capable of protecting his women. Gao Liang roared, "Golden Vessel Defense!" Instantly, a golden bell-shaped aura appeared at the spot where Gao Liang, Zhang Yупing, and the Empress Li stood. While the Qin army, Qin Shi Huang, and the ministers could not see it, Zhang Yупing and the Empress Li clearly saw the outline of the golden vessel—a protective dome resembling a great bell enveloping them.