Second-Generation Emperor and His Dynasty's Demise?

At the end of Western Zhou, the world fell into chaos.

The feudal lords rose one after another. Among them, Qi, Jin, Chu, Wu, and Yue were known as the Five Hegemons because they each had a Late Golden Core Ancestor holding down the fort.

Just as everyone was speculating which of these five states would be the next Zhou, the armies of Qin State from the Land of Western Qin marched mightily toward the Central Plains.

Jin State was, without a doubt, the first tiger blocking their path.

Jiangdu.

The Qin army advanced with overwhelming momentum, cutting through everything in its path until it reached the foot of Jin State's capital.

"Reckless Qin Soldiers, how dare you invade Great Jin?"

A streak of light shot out from Jiangdu with astonishing force. It was none other than Duke Wen of Jin, a Late Golden Core!

"Hmph! Brat Duke Wen, don't be so insolent. You're no more than a grandson of my generation!"

A cold snort suddenly rang out from the sky.

The clouds parted, revealing a black dragon.

The black dragon was incomparably majestic. It vaguely resembled the one once worshiped by the Shang Dynasty, though no one knew how Zao Fu had managed to subdue it.

Now, Zao Fu stood proudly atop its head, his wide sleeves fluttering. "Duke Wen, surrender at once, and I'll spare your life!"

"Ah... You're King Mu's charioteer... Zao Fu?"

Duke Wen was first bewildered, then his expression changed drastically. "You old monster, you're actually still alive?"

"Looks like you're determined to resist."

As Zao Fu spoke calmly, the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy abruptly transformed into a massive hand and crashed down.

"Ah—All Rivers Return to Me!"

Duke Wen roared. A Grand Unity Water Essence Pill within his body continuously released terrifying magical