Second update today: Chapter 1893! 2/4!
"Human Emperor Power? No..." A golden orb likewise appeared in Xu Kun's palm. Though it was not as large as Yang Jian's, its golden color was purer.
"This is Human King Power," Yang Jian explained.
Human King?
"What is called following Heaven means gaining the recognition of the Lords of the Era who have belonged to our human race throughout history. Starting with your father: Pangu, the Xuanyuan Lord, and the former Qin Emperor."
Ying Zheng waved a hand. "I've already been struck from the list. Don't count me."
The human race's own Lords of the Era—Lords of the Era in the broad sense—numbered only three and two half-ones, Yang Jian included!
The three were Pangu, Xuanyuan, and Sky Eye!
The two half-ones were Cang and the Qin Emperor!
Cang was due to his bloodline, while the Qin Emperor was because he gave up halfway.
"After gaining their recognition, you can receive their aid. Once you become the succeeding Lord of the Era, you gain the ability to pray to the gods and borrow their power."
This was following Heaven!
"As for responding to the people, after crowning yourself Lord of the Era, it means the contributions you make to the human race and the recognition you gain from countless human citizens. That allows you to develop Human King Power, and even your unique... Human Emperor Power."
"What is never forgotten will surely receive an echo. You protect the people, and naturally, the people will repay you."
"Is there a difference?" Xu Kun asked.
"For now, you won't be able to see the difference. But as your realm rises in the future, you'll understand where the distinction lies. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world; he who follows Heaven's