Heavy mists hung dim and hazy. Amid the chaos, with no sense of the universe's directions or dimensions, Ji Zhao sank ever deeper into sleep, yet the imposing aura around him also grew ever stronger, wreathed in faint, clear light.
His mission achievements were approaching their first millennium, and incredible changes gradually began to appear. A strand of purple qi spilled out from somewhere unknown.
Purple qi was supremely exalted and noble. A dynasty favored by purple qi could produce enlightened rulers generation after generation. Among the mortal dynasties competing to be the least rotten, a state that produced enlightened rulers in every generation was blessed by Heaven.
This strand of purple qi should have descended directly into the mortal world, but Ji Zhao spanned the divide between Heaven and Man, so naturally it had to report to him first.
Thus, the purple qi headed straight toward Ji Zhao and conveyed a cold, emotionless message.
"The Zhou State marks the end of the ancient era; Qin-Han marks the beginning of the imperial era. Changing this will bring unpredictable changes. You are supremely exalted and noble. Presumably, the turmoil of the mortal world cannot shake your will."
Ji Zhao, deep in sleep, naturally paid no heed to an emotionless strand of purple qi.
A muddled soul fragment stepped out, expressionless, his eyes entirely brilliant gold. He spoke in a mechanical voice. "Of course I know. Go!"
At the words of Ji Zhao's soul fragment, the purple qi dissolved directly into the void and began seeking the recipient of the Mandate according to its underlying logic.
Two Heaven-Tier Items appeared in the soul fragment's hands. His gaze fell upon them. With Ji Zhao's current strength, he already understood the secrets of Heaven-Tier Items.
The core of a Heaven-Tier Item was a complete