Chapter 305
Da Vinci spread his hands and laughed, "It seems there's no other choice. We should agree to their request and capture that cunning fox. Master, what do you think?"
"Okay, sure!" Wuming answered loudly.
Since you want to get closer to the other person, this method is naturally the most appropriate.
[A wise choice! Qin Liangyu will accompany you; you can ask her anything. Is there anything else you need to ask me?]
Da Vinci asked with great curiosity, "Speaking of which, shouldn't this kind of negotiation be handled by someone else? Why did His Majesty have to come personally?"
[Haha, in your world, are there only kings whose flaws are exposed the moment they appear?]
Does the sun fear people's gaze? Does the moon hide its form?
[I am the Son of Heaven, reigning supreme over the entire world and all living beings; naturally, I must ensure that everyone's attention is fixed upon me!]
A statement that was extremely domineering.
This First Emperor disdained to hide himself and always confronted others head-on.
Da Vinci was increasingly surprised. "So, we can see your face?"
[Hmm? Haven't you all been watching me the whole time?]
"Huh? You've been watching all this time?" Mashu asked in surprise.
[Well, that enormous, mechanical bird-like entity in the distance floats above Xianyang City.]
Mashu and Da Vinci were both shocked. "What? That was you?"
That enormous object, shaped somewhat like Space Battleship, was actually the other party's body?
Faced with the shocked two, the First Emperor continued—
"What's so surprising? I've abandoned my mortal body, destined to decay, and replaced it with an eternal, indestructible Mechanical holy body that will continue to expand along with the Qin State."
"I am the first and the last emperor. The eternal and indestructible ruler who will bring peace to the world, the First Emperor!"
The Phoenix floated above Xianyang City.
The First Emperor's heroic figure will forever be admired by all.
Like the sun, it shines brightly in everyone's sight!
The onlookers were instantly shocked--
[Flesh is weak, but Mechanical Ascension! The First Emperor actually achieved Mechanical Ascension!]
[Holy crap, no wonder he hadn't shown up yet; that floating warship was his true form!]
[The fox spirit offered the First Emperor an elixir of immortality, but he refused it, choosing instead to achieve eternal life in this way—truly, you are something else!]
[Just kidding, how could a mere immortal's body compare to the current warship?]
[Ahem, a question suddenly popped into my head: If it rains, will everyone be watching the First Emperor take a bath?]
[Outdoors, rain, exposed, being watched... A friend of mine wants a notebook!]
In the real-life Epang Palace.
The spirits of Zhuge Liang and the Heroic Spirit suddenly felt a sense of trepidation upon seeing this scene.
It wasn't until they saw the video exposing [Alaya] that they finally realized the Epang Palace they were standing on was actually His Majesty's body?
Every day, I go in and out of the main hall, which is essentially on His Majesty's body...
This is too... too outrageous!
The group of Heroic Spirit felt a chill run down their spines, a sense of impending doom washing over them.
However.
The First Emperor didn't even look at them; he was staring blankly at the screen.
A scene from my childhood has already flashed into my mind—
He once asked the nameless man, "Sir, how can one achieve immortality?"
"Everyone dies eventually. But as time passes, hundreds or thousands of years go by. The body may die, the soul may perish, but the people who live on this land will remember your name, and history will remember you."
The nameless man replied with a gentle smile, "Even if the Qin Dynasty completely disappears, even if your bones turn to ashes, you will live forever in history. Because you are the first and only First Emperor!"
A very romantic answer.
To live on in people's memories is another form of survival.
However,
Ultimately, this couldn't allow him to truly live.
After bidding farewell to the gods and to my teacher.
The First Emperor received an elixir of immortality from a fox spirit and discovered the technology left behind by the Shang Dynasty.
Finally, he found true immortality.
"I have learned one thing from my short life: the more you scheme and plot, the more you realize that human energy has its limits, unless you transcend humanity!"
The First Emperor looked at the machine before him and said, "Therefore, I will no longer be human, sir!"
Then, he chose to abandon his physical body and complete an incredible Mechanical Ascension.
Establish an eternal empire within the Lostbelt!
Yes, the First Emperor wanted to create the happy, peaceful, and prosperous world that the gentleman described as existing only in his imagination.
We want peace to last forever.
Unfortunately, the methods used were still somewhat problematic...
The video continues.
After the conversation between Wuming and the First Emperor, they returned to their village.
After a short rest, they set off for Xianyang under Qin Liangyu's guidance.
During his conversation with Qin Liangyu, Da Vinci learned many things and found them increasingly incredible.
"This is a world where war is nonexistent. The First Emperor's mechanical army has already annihilated all enemies!"
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Is a truly peaceful world, one that transcends democracy and religion and unites everyone, really possible?"
No matter how she tried to imagine it, she couldn't believe that such a world actually existed.
There was no war, no famine, no disaster; everyone lived in peace and prosperity.
The only problem is the lack of cultural heritage!
"To be precise, the concept of [war] should be erased!" the nameless man replied.
From the very beginning, the First Emperor directly initiated a socialized parenting model, ending the family system.
This completely ended the so-called family rivalry and various disputes.
To establish a Shangri-La where there is no war, no turmoil, and absolute peace and happiness.
But is this truly happiness?
The nameless man gazed at the brilliant night sky and sighed softly, "This is the best of times, and the worst of times."
"This is an age of wisdom, and also an age of foolishness."
"It was a season of light, and it was a season of darkness."
"People are going on the road to heaven, people are going through the gates of hell!"
It can be said that...
This opening statement from "A Tale of Two Cities" perfectly encapsulates the reality faced by everyone in the Qin Dynasty.
On the surface, there is light, peace, and happiness, but in reality, everyone is just livestock being raised in captivity.
It seems like they've ascended to heaven, but in reality, they've all descended into hell.
Humanity's future has already been interrupted; it is destined for extinction!
While he was thinking about these things.
Not far away, the adorable child was gazing at the bright moonlight, softly reciting. "My song lingers with the moon, my dance leaves my shadow in disarray..."
This was a poem that Jing Ke had given her earlier.
However.
Qin Liangyu, who was standing not far away, changed her expression drastically upon hearing the poem.
The scene suddenly changed.
We arrived at the Epang Palace once again.
Han Xin asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, I wonder if you could replicate and build that kind of chariot?"
"Heh, just kidding. With my divine calculation abilities, replicating this is a piece of cake—that's what I'd say!"
The First Emperor's voice was full of surprise, like a child who had received a new and wonderful toy, "How was this thing made? It's truly unbelievable. Even with my wisdom, it would take me three full days to completely analyze it!"
While the two were talking.
Qin Liangyu's illusory image appeared and reported, "Your Majesty, this humble servant saw a child reciting poetry. Those Chaldea actually dared to teach him!"
"Hmm?" The First Emperor was slightly surprised.
"See, it seems there's no mistake, His Majesty's group is definitely Confucian!"
Han Xin cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, shall we begin the war now?"
"No rush, let's ask directly first. I allow anyone to have objections."
The First Emperor answered in this way.
Its sound once again poured from the Heavenly Wall to the village where Chaldea was located—
Why do you teach the villagers poetry? Are you all determined to lead the world to war and destruction?
"Why do you say that? Didn't you receive your education from Wuming before?" Wuming asked, looking up.
It was just an ordinary poem by Li Bai, yet it suddenly enraged the other party.
An endless, overwhelming power descended, as if the entire world were collapsing down upon it.
It instilled a suffocating terror in everyone present.
"The wise are misled. Imprisoned by unreasonable desires, they frantically compare themselves with others, ultimately achieving nothing and resenting the whole world."
The First Emperor spoke calmly and deliberately, "It is precisely by eliminating such individuals that the Qin Dynasty can endure forever. It is precisely because of ignorance that everyone can live in peace and prosperity."
Mordred scoffed, "Tsk, all that talk just makes it easier for you to rule, doesn't it?"
"Then, I ask you, is the world you call a place with enlightened people constantly embroiled in war?"
The First Emperor spoke calmly, "A people with wisdom will have endless desires, which will lead to endless wars!"
"What you call a glorious Human History is nothing but the wailing and lamentation of the people. The so-called Heroic Spirit who save all living beings are nothing more than being born in such war and chaos."
"Now, I will end all of this at its root. There will be no more wars, and naturally, no more Heroic Spirit will be born."
"My Great Qin has no need for Heroic Spirit! Because I am here to protect humanity, I am here to bear everything for all people, I am the so-called Alaya!"
The earth-shattering statement plunged the countless viewers who had been fervently worshipping the First Emperor into shock.
I absolutely can't believe my ears--
Why not enlighten the people? If it weren't for the guidance of the anonymous ruler back then, could you have achieved the unparalleled power of Eternal Emperor?
[Damn it, the Dragon Slayer has turned into the Evil Dragon! I am Alaya —that's incredibly arrogant!]
[The key point is, I suddenly realized that what Brother Zheng said makes a lot of sense, and I don't know how to refute it...]
[If you were to cut off all cultural enjoyment right now, including movies, anime, games, and novels, and spend your days eating and sleeping like a pig, would you still think what he said makes sense?]
[Holy crap, you might as well just kill me!]
Under the watchful eyes of countless people.
"To establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, to secure a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the sages, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations!"