Troubled Times: "Unexpectedly, we have new people joining today! Welcome!"
Sadly Reminded Lao Gao: "Brother Cao, I spotted an interesting existence. Look... Da Qin Zulong? The First Emperor of Great Qin?"
Li Lao Er: "Impressive! Isn't this Ying Zheng!"
Iron Courage: "Huh? Ying Zheng is here, brother... in the elegant seat!"
Young Master Murong: "Look at the chat group going forward—it'll soon have almost all the emperors of every dynasty, hehe... I just don't know which time and space this emperor belongs to."
Judicial God: "Ying Zheng? Is that the unfortunate fellow who only lived forty-nine years?"
Tian Ji: "Second Brother, that's right."
Sadly Reminded Lao Gao: "The Ying Zheng of our world has already been saved, hehe... It seems this is a different one."
Ninja Scientist: "@The First Emperor of Qin, come out and talk, brother..."
Inside the gorgeous Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng wore a black dragon robe. The bamboo slips in his hand had already fallen onto the table.
There was a gleam of uncertainty in his eyes.
What were these people? Why did they know his name—and how did they know how long he could live?
Ying Zheng was a little angry. Even a little... scared.
Yes—although he had established the Great Qin Empire, there were still the remnants of the other six nations, constantly provoking his majesty. So much so that his advisor Wei Zhuang could not completely eradicate them!
And now someone was even saying he had only forty-nine years of life.
This made Ying Zheng—a man who dreamed of becoming an immortal—furious beyond measure.
He thought for a long time. Then Ying Zheng typed his first message in the group.
The First Emperor of Qin: "Who are you people? And what is this Ten Thousand Realms Chat Group?!"
Someone responded soon after.
Blond Boy Sam: "Watch the group messages, and I admire you, Brother Zheng! Let's be friends..."
Brother Zheng?
What a strange title.
Ying Zheng was not angry in his heart—rather, he found it strange. Everyone was afraid of him, yet this person spoke to him so casually. Even Li Si did not dare to have such a dialogue with him. It was truly interesting.
There was a great deal of information stored in the group. Humanities and history related to each world. History?
Ying Zheng looked at the five-thousand-year document of China and opened it with a single thought.
One after another, familiar characters appeared before his eyes.
When he reached his own name, this is what was written:
[Name]: Ying Zheng. [Lifespan]: Age 49. [Dynasty]: Qin. The second world was defeated.
"This... I really only have forty-nine years?!"
Ying Zheng was stunned.
He looked toward the emperor list below. Li Shimin was there in the group—but there was no Murong Fu, and no Zhu Tiedan. The thoughts in his head gradually became confused.
The First Emperor of Qin: "I still don't understand. Right now, although Da Qin has some problems, it won't be destroyed so quickly. And who is Liu Bang?"
Tian Ji: "Brother, I know you don't want to admit it. But countless people in the group have confirmed that the god's information is based on the long history of development. You don't need to believe it—but if you don't want to change your destiny, you will definitely continue to follow the established path. The facts of history will develop as they are."
Li Lao Er: "If you want to change your fate and defy the heavens, or if you want to alter the current situation—I suggest you practice the Eternal Meditation and become a believer of God. That way, you will live a long life. That is the real trick."
Judicial God: "That's right. And your name, brother—it's a bit off. I'll leave that to you to figure out. Everyone in the group knows better than you in this regard. For example—I was Erlang God Yang Jian before. Heavenly Court is righteous. A Jinxian's early strength."
Jinxian! Yang Jian!
Ying Zheng was stunned. He had not expected that there were actual gods in the group.
But should he believe them?
Ying Zheng looked at the quiet chat group. He opened the group information and downloaded the first video.
It was the video of Orochimaru's sacrifice—also the one with the highest view count.
After watching Ten Thousand Snakes ascend to heaven and Orochimaru receive God's grace, Ying Zheng's breathing quickened.
He seemed hooked.
He began clicking on videos continuously, playing them one after another.
In the Ten Thousand Worlds Chat Group, many people couldn't help but smile upon seeing this. Because at the very beginning, they had all spent their time exactly this way. Just watch slowly. When you are conquered by the greatness of God, we will have gained another brother.
Everyone went back to what they had been doing. No one paid any attention to the silent newcomer.
A full night passed.
Ying Zheng didn't rest at all. He was at a point in his life when he was brimming with energy, so staying up late was naturally nothing. When darkness fell that day, he finally watched the latest video—the martial arts tournament organized by Longkui.
"It turns out that this world truly has gods. And they are billions of times stronger than immortals. So... I should become a believer of God."
Ying Zheng murmured to himself.
The advantage was relying on his own destiny. Let the Yin Yang family see who truly was the master of the world!
Although he was an emperor, he had been implicated by countless people—of which the Yin Yang family was only one aspect. And those remnants of the Six Kingdoms—the garbage festering in the quicksand should be cleaned up!
As a wise emperor, Ying Zheng believed in only one thing: trade small benefits for greater gains.
Since God's requirements were only sacrifices and belief, then all he needed was to become the emperor of the entire world. And immortality.
What did the mere people of the Li clan have to do with him? They were all tools.
After he had figured this out, Ying Zheng downloaded the Eternal Meditation. Although he knew some martial arts, he was actually only second-rate level at best. It was his subordinates who truly carried the burden in that regard.
When the Eternal Meditation began to take effect, powerful divine energy started transforming Ying Zheng's body.
After half an hour, the world grew bright.
Ying Zheng opened his eyes. A ray of light flashed through them, and the entire world became extraordinarily clear. He felt a relaxation unlike anything he had ever known. He couldn't help but let out a low groan.
"This is the power of God. It is terrifying—that one can obtain supernatural power with just a single simple meditation..."
Ying Zheng lowered his head. Countless voices poured into his ears. The entire palace—all of it was now under his watch.
"Come. Summon Li Si and Wang Jian."
"Yes!"
In less than a moment, the two pillars who controlled the Great Qin Empire arrived before him simultaneously.
"We do not know what important matter has prompted Your Majesty's summons?"
Li Si came before Ying Zheng and asked softly. When he saw the transcendence radiating from the other man, his heart suddenly tightened—as though his very soul had been pierced.
Your Majesty... he had actually broken through!
How was this possible? Had a stranger helped him? As the First Emperor of the Great Qin Empire, Ying Zheng naturally did not have much time for hard study. The bulk of his days was spent dealing with government affairs. But now he displayed an aura far more terrifying than Donghuang Taiyi himself.
Wang Jian's eyes lit up, and he murmured: "Your Majesty, have you broken through?"
"Hehe. I have won the favor of God and broken through the boundaries of mortality. The reason I have summoned you both is to inform you of my next plan."
God?
Li Si was stunned. Looking at Ying Zheng—smiling yet not quite smiling—he couldn't shake the feeling that the world was about to change drastically.
"We wonder what good plan Your Majesty has in mind?"
"Those remnants of the Six Nations—let Wei Zhuang keep them entangled for now. I am ready to hand over the method given by the gods to you both. In three days, follow me to the Yin Yang family's residence!"
Ying Zheng handed the Eternal Meditation to both of them.
"Yes."
"We give thanks for Your Majesty's great favor."
Although both men had a great many doubts, they were extraordinarily surprised. A god-given method—it had to be immensely powerful.
Within those three days, all three thousand dead men trained by Ying Zheng had cultivated the Eternal Meditation. Without exception, every single one had achieved substantial improvement. The crucial Tongding barrier—just find someone to come. It could be smashed with a single punch.
Moreover, Ying Zheng himself had also practiced a law.
Hualong Jue! A sacred-grade technique. One of the exercises available to choose as a high priest. After practicing it, one could refine one's blood and achieve the body of a true dragon.
Ying Zheng was overjoyed upon seeing the introduction and immediately chose this method.
"Zhao Gao. Take a thousand people to supervise the construction of the altar. The materials in the treasury may be used at will. Do not let me down."
"I will die before I fail!"
Zhao Gao knelt on one knee and vanished from before Ying Zheng.
Soon Li Si and Wang Jian walked back in from outside. At this point, they had been greatly strengthened. The former's charm was restrained—the wind element wrapped around his body, yet revealed no traces whatsoever. It was an integrated technique of offense and defense. The latter was like a murderous god, countless killing auras flowing from him wantonly.
"Your Majesty, we have arrived!"
"Good. Take the Yin Yang family's residence!"
"Yes!"
The First Emperor's departure was naturally very grand. After receiving the news, the Yin Yang family quickly assumed a welcoming posture.
Da Si Ming came before Donghuang Taiyi, frowned, and asked: "Ying Zheng is not handling government affairs in the palace. What is he doing coming here?"
The Yin Yang family and Ying Zheng had a cooperative relationship. The identity of Donghuang Taiyi was even comparable to that of Ying Zheng himself. Both parties were allies—not master and subordinate!
"I don't know. But the Emperor Star has changed!"
Since a few days ago, Ziwei Star had been shrouded in a mysterious power and could no longer be observed. This was very unusual. According to Da Si Ming's speculation, Ying Zheng had either been mentored by an expert or had obtained some strange treasure. Could he be invited to reveal his destiny? He was very curious.
In a moment—
Upon Ying Zheng's arrival, all members of the Yin Yang family appeared and saluted toward him. After all, the other party was the emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Even cultivators had to bow and offer their respects!
"We see His Majesty the First Emperor."
"Well, get up..."
When Ying Zheng's gaze swept past them, the resolve in his heart grew all the firmer. Every member of the Yin Yang family stared at the guards of the First Emperor with completely bewildered expressions. Their auras had become utterly unreadable.
What had happened?
Why had the breath of the people surrounding Ying Zheng become so elusive? And Wang Jian's momentum had actually surpassed that of their own leader! What force was this!
When Ying Zheng and Donghuang Taiyi finally met, the latter discovered that this man's imperial aura suppressed even his own.