In the large power group, the air seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the mastiffs that had grown rapidly in size.

The Taoists' faces turned pale and cold sweat oozed from their foreheads.

Someone subconsciously took two steps back, their footsteps making a slight friction sound on the blue brick floor, but no one dared to breathe loudly.

"Oh my God... is this still a dog?" A young Taoist priest's voice trembled, his Adam's apple rolled and even his swallowing was filled with fear.

The armored guards rushed forward immediately and surrounded the First Emperor and Fusu.

Swords and knives were raised, and the air was filled with murderous intent.

Several black-clad secret guards appeared in the shadows and silently stood between the king and his minister. Each of them had eyes as sharp as an eagle, and would not allow any threat to get even a step closer.

However, those mutant mastiffs did not rush forward to attack as everyone expected, but just curled up quietly on the spot.

Their red eyes are deep and their nostrils are slightly open, as if they are sniffing the strange scent in the air. They are neither afraid of nor hostile to the humans around them.

In an instant, the tense atmosphere inside and outside the hall was made even heavier by this strange silence.

Ying Zheng stood still and said nothing. He looked very carefully. Although those giant dogs looked horrifying, they did not show any signs of frenzy, nor did they have any bloody murderous intent.

He suddenly waved his hand and said, "Back off."

"Your Majesty, you can't do that!" Fusu hurriedly stopped his father. "This thing is extremely dangerous. Please think twice!"

The personal guards and secret guards also shouted in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you must not take any risks!"

But Ying Zheng just glanced at them lightly without saying much.

He has always been decisive, but at this moment he had a strange intuition in his heart: these monsters will not hurt him at all.

He walked down the jade steps step by step, taking each step very steadily and slowly.

Everyone held their breath, watching the lonely and majestic figure slowly approach the source of danger——

Ten steps away, he stopped and stared at the largest mastiff for a long time.

The mastiff's muscles were tense, and it stood still like a sculpture, but its scarlet eyes reflected the man's resolute and cold face, as well as some indescribable pressure and dignity, which collided and blended invisibly.

Ying Zheng's eyes were blazing as he called out word by word, "Cang Er."

His voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the empty hall, like an ancient bell striking the heartstrings, causing everyone's heart to stop!

The next second, the huge mastiff suddenly pricked up its ears and its hair stood up, but it was not out of alertness, but excitement!

It actually crawled forward two steps slowly, then lowered its head and crawled on the ground, pushing its two huge front paws to Ying Zheng's feet, as if asking for orders from its master!

The whole audience was in an uproar!

Fusu's eyes widened in disbelief; the Taoists' mouths opened into "O" shapes; the personal guards and secret guards were so stunned that they forgot to move, only the cold gleam of their weapons flashed in their palms...

Ying Zheng just chuckled and reached out to press Cangli's broad and cold head.

"Very good." His tone was steady, yet he could hardly conceal his relief. "You still recognize me."

The giant mastiff called Cangliatelle, upon hearing Ying Zheng's words "You still recognize me", suddenly raised its head and let out a low and long howl by stretching its neck.

The sound made the beams and pillars of the hall tremble slightly, but there was no ferocity in it. Instead, it seemed as if it was responding to the call of its master.

Ying Zheng laughed heartily, with a rare look of joy and pride in his eyes.

He raised his hand to signal his guards to step back a few steps, then leaned over to look at Cangli: "Since you can understand, then let everyone open their eyes."

His tone was calm, yet filled with unquestionable authority.

"Xanthium—stand up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the huge mastiff immediately supported itself on all fours, jumped up, and stood tall, with its two front paws neatly placed together, like soldiers in formation.

"Sit down!" Ying Zheng said again.

Xanthium obediently retracted its hind legs and sat steadily under the jade steps, its red eyes staring at its master without the slightest hesitation.

"Roll over."

The First Emperor had a smile on his face, seemingly casual, but in fact his eyes were as sharp as a knife.

The giant dog's huge body rolled over on the blue bricks, then bounced up with incredible agility and wagged its tail.

Although the movements were clumsy, they were extremely agile, and every step was just right, causing everyone in the hall to marvel!

Fusu was dumbfounded. The Taoists looked at each other in bewilderment. Some even murmured, "This... is really a divine beast, right?"

But Ying Zheng was not satisfied. His eyes were deep and he waved his hand again: "Come here, bring the rooster over."

Soon, a eunuch tremblingly brought in a huge rooster.

Its feathers were bright and fluttering, making it particularly eye-catching in the silent hall.

Ying Zheng calmly ordered: "Cang Er, catch it and don't bite it to death."

The air suddenly froze.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the space between the mastiff and the rooster, and countless tense emotions intertwined and collided.

The next moment, I felt a black shadow flash by like lightning!

Not even a sound of wind was left!

By the time everyone reacted, the fat rooster had been firmly grasped by the wings, not the neck - and it was safe and sound, and was delivered to the feet of the First Emperor!

The whole process took only a breath, but everyone saw clearly: this monster was not only as strong as a mountain, but also had precise control and did not hurt its prey at all!

"The Great Qin has been chosen by Heaven!" An old minister could not help but shout excitedly, "This is an auspicious sign!"

Ying Zheng couldn't contain his joy, so he strode forward, placed his palm on the broad head of Xanthium strumarium, and rubbed it hard twice.

"Good dog! Very smart!"

His appreciation was genuine and fervent.

The giant mastiff was extremely excited. It circled around its owner on the spot, wagging its tail vigorously, just like when it was a puppy, happy and fawning, with none of the ferocious and terrifying look it had just had.

This scene left all the viewers completely speechless, with only awe and shock written all over their faces.

It was originally thought that the mutation would lead to disaster, but who could have imagined that this was actually a guardian beast that remained loyal and understood human nature?