Chapter 709 - 13: Justice
Chen Lusi was silent for a moment and finally confirmed a certain suspicion, then spoke: "...You misunderstood, the Six Kingdoms have not been restored, and I wasn’t sent by anyone. It has been over two thousand years in the human world."
"..."
The emperor seated high on the throne heard this and instantly fell silent, then seemed to sigh: "Over two thousand years... so long."
Chen Lusi continued: "You are already dead, and the Qin Kingdom has also fallen."
The emperor heard this and was actually very calm, simply responding indifferently: "Hmm."
"..."
Chen Lusi did not expect to receive such a calm answer, and was slightly stunned.
He had thought the other would draw a sword and rise up as cold-hearted ministers who spoke of the Qin Dynasty’s downfall.
After all, no matter how you looked at it, this person before him did not seem to know they were already dead.
But in the end, what responded to him was a simple ’hmm’.
"I am Emperor Shi, future generations will count, second and third generations into eternity, passing down endlessly."
On the throne, as if mocking himself, the shadow said calmly: "That was indeed my arrogance when I first extinguished the Six Kingdoms, but later I understood, after my death, there’s no way Qin could last long, Fusu could not, Huhai could not either.
Because they could not suppress those residual veins.
Even though I abolished the feudal system, unified the script, organized national sacrifices, made decrees smoothly enacted, used every means to make the Chu, Qi, Zhao, Yan, and Wei people recognize themselves as Qin subjects.
At the same time constantly patrolling, fighting and destroying the celestial gods, earth deities, and human ghosts born from those residual veins, using iron and blood to drive out the Xiongnu and alien races where the border might house residual veins.
You who began in Xia, flourished in Eastern Zhou, still existing as residual veins... I knew at the time, the era of Qin could not last, no eternal and undying national fate.
The fact you stand before me now also proves this point."
"..."
The information in this passage... is truly vast.
Chen Lusi spent quite some time, yet couldn’t digest it all.
"...Time is really ruthless."
And it seemed like noticing the slight astonishment appearing on Chen Lusi’s face.
The emperor seated high on the throne guessed something, suddenly waved his hand lightly: "Incorporating the residual veins of the Six Kingdoms, occupying the Kunlun Pantheon, daring to come before my tomb, yet not understanding what this means! Two thousand years... over two thousand years!"
As his words fell.
Chen Lusi’s pupils suddenly contracted, realizing something, he suddenly turned around and looked behind.
Then, breath halted.
Below the long and wide stone steps, beneath the main hall... on the spacious square, Qin Army suddenly densely appeared.
A vast expanse of dark figures.
They were silent, they were chillingly murderous, bringing oppressive terror!
...
At the same time.
Si Yujie, Tang Language, and Lin Ying halted their steps simultaneously, widening their beautiful eyes.
Because they also saw below the main hall... the heart-stopping, vast expanse of Qin Army.
Where did they come from?
They couldn’t even care to consider this question.
Just feeling suffocated, their minds buzzing, going blank.
Si Yujie’s delicate body slightly began to tremble.
She suddenly remembered a joke Tang Language had made before.
Could it be... they are really going to rise from the grave?
Must be kidding right!?
...
Outside the palace.
Xia Panqiu also suddenly widened her eyes, the impact she felt was not any less than Chen Lusi, Si Yujie, and the others.
Because outside the palace, the Qin Army also appeared densely packed.
Everywhere the eye could see, all were Qin Army!
Cavalry, infantry, chariot soldiers...
Reaching endlessly!
Under the flapping black battle flag bearing the word Qin, they remained silent, like statues, yet brought unimaginable impact!
...
Chen Lusi’s phone began vibrating crazily.
He came back to his senses, didn’t answer, but slowly turned his head, looking toward the emperor on the throne: "What are you... planning to do?"
"The residual veins have occupied the pantheon, now are you a celestial being, or a residual vein."
The emperor slowly rose, holding Tai’e, looking at Chen Lusi, his voice was calm: "I do not know... But I know, your presence here indicates the Qin Stream has been affected, after I slaughtered the celestial gods, earth deities, and human ghosts from the residual veins, knowing my time was limited, I diverted a portion of residual veins here.
I prefer not to enter the Qin Stream, becoming a soul of Chu, Qi, Zhao, Yan, Wei.
Just to wait for you.
As long as the residual veins remain inactive, I disdain awakening.
But now the residual veins have appeared, and even dare approach my tomb, wishing to become whole again, I will not allow it.
I will not let the Six Kingdoms reappear, nor let the Divine Land return to chaos, I will reunify the chaotic world!
Immortal? Kunlun’s Immortal?
You, the Sinful God created by the Yellow Spring Remnant Vein... How many have I slain! This time occupying the Kunlun Pantheon, will it be any different? Overestimating yourself... I shall behead you!"
As soon as the words fell.
The shadow behind Chen Lusi stood up directly.
Then transformed into a little girl wearing a white dress, who looked vigilantly at the Emperor on the throne.
Though expressionless, she emitted a feeling like a young tiger with bristling fur.
Chen Lusi’s pupils slightly contracted, roughly understanding, immediately reached out and pressed down on Lan’s shoulder, replied: "Please wait a moment... I’m not an enemy, neither is she, if the Qin Stream you speak of refers to Yellow Springs Mainstream, please don’t worry.
It hasn’t been affected in any way, at this moment if Yellow Springs, I’m not mistaken, only has one mainstream, most probably the Qin Stream.
For over two thousand years, from beginning to end, there has only been that one mainstream.
The current era is completely different now.
Very different... It is no longer a chaotic world.
And I have no thoughts of creating chaos.
And she..."
Chen Lusi looked down at the suddenly appearing little girl with a high ponytail, suddenly smiled, the originally icy face regained warmth, seeming to have rediscovered human nature: "Just merely a little girl accompanying me, I came here merely to find an answer, so please calm down first."
"..."
Ying Zheng, hearing this, looked at the little girl, seemingly deep in thought: "The answer... originally centered around you?"
"What do you mean centered around me?"
Chen Lusi was somewhat puzzled, just asked.
Behind.
Came hurried footsteps.
High heels clashing with the ground, producing a clacking sound.
Clearly not something the Qin Army could produce.
Chen Lusi turned around.
Just in time to see Si Yujie, Tang Language, Lin Ying rushing in.
As soon as they rushed in, seeing Chen Lusi, they immediately shouted: "Chen Lusi!"
But immediately after.
The three noticed the figure high on the throne in the distance, and gasped sharply.
Tang Language was completely bewildered: "Re-re-really emerged from the coffin!?"
And at the same time.
Accompanied by the sound of wings flapping.
A golden Kingfisher suddenly flew in from outside, flying towards the Emperor high on the throne, speaking excitedly: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
And the Jade Seal in Si Yujie’s hand similarly flew out of her grip, going straight to the Emperor who died over two thousand years ago.
"..."
On the throne.
Emperor Shi saw the Kingfisher, momentarily withdrew his gaze from Chen Lusi, reached out his hand, letting the golden Kingfisher stop in his palm, while with the other hand catching the Heirloom Seal of the Realm.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty... I finally see Your Majesty again."
Emperor Shi nodded gently.
Next.
Accompanied by calls clearly filled with joyful emotions.
The golden Kingfisher slowly transformed into a golden aura, instantly merging into the Emperor’s forehead.
And the Jade Seal, at the same time, emanated a vibe of joyful excitement, accompanying the quiet.
Chen Lusi stood below, finally seeing clearly the appearance of this Emperor.
In his thirties.
Should be the look in his prime.
Dignified, calm, icy.
Like this grand hall, without a trace of warmth.
He slightly frowned, seemingly digesting something.
On the other side.
Tang Language stiffly moved to hide behind Chen Lusi, then lightly tugged his sleeve, almost frightened to show her true form: "Chen Lusi Chen Lusi, I’m scared!!! Is this really the legendary Emperor Shi?"
"..."
The humanity in Chen Lusi... quickly regained dominance.
But he didn’t answer.
Instead, he looked back at the Emperor on the throne.
This moment.
"Unified Six Kingdoms, standardized writing, unified tracks, achievements that shine through the ages."
Emperor Shi’s eyes were calm, seemingly knowing something, suddenly looking towards the direction of Chen Lusi and the others: "A unique Emperor through the ages, tyrannical and lecherous, burned books and buried scholars, died after two generations, the first Emperor... Every subsequent Emperor, the title of supreme ruler."
Saying this.
Suddenly a slight smile appeared on his face, saying something unsure whether it was sarcasm or reflection: "History’s judgment... Truly fair enough."