"What is this? Could it be..." King Zheng of Qin narrowed his eyes and leaned forward slightly. Rather than feeling afraid before the somewhat horrifying remains of an artificial human, he displayed intense interest.
"The remains of an immortal?"
A trace of surprise appeared in Ji Chao's eyes, followed by a knowing smile.
"My lord is indeed widely knowledgeable. These are indeed the remains of an immortal, but to be more precise... they are the remains of an 'artificial human' created by a true immortal."
"Oh? Now you have piqued my interest. But, Brother Chao, these are merely remains. How can they preserve a chance of survival for the Central Plains?"
"That depends on you, my lord." Light gleamed in Ji Chao's eyes as he rose to his feet.
"Hahahaha, you rascal, Chao..." King Zheng of Qin laughed, shaking his head as he pointed at Ji Chao.
He stood as well. "Then let us begin!"
"Just a minor diversion while I bring the realm under my hand. I am willing to help!"
As one of the few major states still standing amid this chaotic age, how could Qin possibly have retained no technology related to the mysterious?
The reason Ji Chao had not immediately used his own expertise in crafting mechanisms to alter the immortal remains was because he had seen certain things. Following their guidance, he returned to Xianyang and found King Zheng of Qin.
King Zheng of Qin possessed the means to turn the two immortal remains into something truly valuable.
Namely—artificial human modification technology.
It was a technology capable of truly creating "tools" with self-awareness that were nevertheless purely mechanical, distinct from the Thought Key Pattern.
"Some things were destined from the very beginning." Ji Chao watched King Zheng of Qin walking ahead of him, a faint