Collection of Ten Thousand Deaths
Long ago, Xu Fu encountered an immortal being. She had never seen such a beautiful person before, but in that person's eyes was a deep sadness and loneliness.
Women have many names; she is a spirit of heaven and earth, immortal. No matter what, she will never die, and at the same time, as a kind of being, she is forever hunted and opposed by humans.
Things were alright during the Age of Gods, but since the Age of Gods faded, not only has there been less and less place to stay, but she also encounters those lunatics from the Holy Church who come to cause trouble from time to time. At the same time, everyone around her eventually grows old and passes away, leaving her all alone.
Seeing her sorrowful expression, Xu Fu secretly made up his mind.
Perhaps the only thing I can do is kill her and free her from the curse of eternal life.
However, after setting sail, his final research was only a half-finished product, and he couldn't be sure if it would be successful. In the end, he could only let his mechanical androids continue the work, while he himself stepped into death first.
This ability was thus elevated to her Noble Phantasm, Noble Phantasm for dealing with immortal beings. When she was summoned this time, Xu Fu saw Hinako Akuta again. However, she had already encountered Kuaiji Type Zero, and he had no reason to kill her at this time.
Thus, Xu Fu concluded that this Noble Phantasm was no longer needed.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, another immortal stood before him, and the very death he had once deceived him into researching had become the answer offered to this emperor.
Through countless studies and tireless efforts, little by little, a frail person created this Noble Phantasm that could threaten even the immortal through countless days and nights of research and labor.
The Immortal Killer failed to kill Hinako Akuta, and he was also unable to kill the immortal Corpse Liberation Immortal when facing the Qin Shi Huang.
But at this moment, just as even a small dose of poison can threaten one's life, the Qin Shi Huang truly felt the taste of death.
"How could this be... Xu Fu? I considered that it might be that Magecraft from another world, I considered that it might be that Hinako Akuta or someone else hiding, but... why would it be you?"
For the first time, the Qin Shi Huang's tone betrayed disbelief; it was absurd. The difference between the Qin Shi Huang and Xu Fu was like heaven and earth. If we were to use a mobile gacha game as an analogy, the Qin Shi Huang was a limited SSR, while Xu Fu was a permanent R.
That was truly a case of Di Renjie facing off against Cheng Yaojin. He couldn't win in terms of martial arts, and as a minor official, he certainly couldn't afford to offend Duke Lu.
How is that possible?
If anyone were to say that Xu Fu could pose a direct threat to him at the most crucial moment, the Qin Shi Huang would simply dismiss it as nonsense.
But at this moment, his body was constantly on high alert, his brain frantically warning of the threat this thing posed to him. Xu Fu's efforts to kill Hinako Akuta were now proving true in the body of the Qin Shi Huang, who had created a celestial body based on Hinako Akuta.
"Bai Mo, is this what you've shown me? Ridiculous! Is this a new spell known to Xu Fu? Is this enough to negate my world and threaten my throne?"
"Yes, just for that."
Bai Mo's tone was calm. Under the influence of the Immortal Killer, the Qin Shi Huang was forced into retreat, constantly being pushed back by the Triple War God's Unified State. With further advancement in his Complete Realm, the Triple War God's Unified State was no longer just a single strike as before.
"Ridiculous! This only proves that Xu Fu was lucky; how can it refute my opinion!"
This time, Bai Mo didn't answer. Instead, Xu Fu behind her spoke slowly. Although she herself had inhaled mercury and blood was seeping from her pores, she still maintained her Immortal Killer as she looked at the eternal emperor of this thousand-year-old empire.
"Your Majesty, your kingdom can already be called perfect, but perfection also means that the possibility of pursuing something better has been lost. Perfection itself is a concept with flaws, and life is constantly changing, which is why life keeps moving forward."
You're denying this, aren't you? When poets can only create for you, no one will sing praises of lofty mountains and flowing waters, and culture will stagnate. When people only know how to bury themselves in farming, everything else loses its possibility of development.
Your Majesty, while you bring stability to the world, you also stifle other possibilities.
Xu Fu felt excruciating pain all over his body. A flash Command Spell light appeared on Bai Mo's hand, and the two Command Spell disappeared instantly.
"Xu Fu, I'll relieve you of your pain. I hereby entrust you with the medicines you sought and the research you conducted on your voyages!"
Two Command Spell shone brightly, and the blood on Xu Fu's body stopped flowing. She took a deep breath, waved her hand, and talismans swirled around her. The death she had collected over countless years erupted at this moment.
"Your Majesty, this is what I sought for you. The perfection you pursued is not the best outcome. Please do not dismiss those who seem foolish, please do not deny that life continues in this world..."
The Immortal Killer unleashed its full power, its jet-black blade piercing deep into the Qin Shi Huang's chest. He no longer resisted; instead, he stopped, quietly savoring the culmination of Xu Fu's countless years of effort.
The perfect world, the ultimate creation, this perfect piece of jade. Now, in the hands of a sorcerer, cracks have appeared.
Xu Fu was right; this was the best proof and the best denial. This sharp blade, like the one wielded by the Qin Shi Huang thousands of years ago to conquer death, had now pierced his own soul, which had already escaped death.
As for the Qin Shi Huang, facing Bai Mo's final all-out attack, he did not dodge, but only revealed a somewhat self-deprecating smile.
"Ha, Xu Fu... I admit I misjudged him. I never expected it would be you, a sorcerer I sent out."
"Yes, Your Majesty, but it's precisely because I'm a sorcerer, a sorcerer who only knows how to blindly mess around, a sorcerer who stuffs a bunch of random things into the alchemy furnace..."
Before humans could comprehend complex knowledge such as chemistry, a group of alchemists, in pursuit of so-called immortality, stuffed countless substances into their alchemical furnaces.
In the end, the elixir of immortality never appeared; only an explosion occurred.
The sulfur smelled pungent, and the saltpeter was burning. In that moment, this group of charlatans, who had absolutely nothing to do with science, created something that could overturn the entire world.
Many years later, the rulers, holding these artifacts crafted by alchemists, laughed heartily and loaded them into muskets. Then, the lead bullets fired brought down the iron cavalry. Those wielding these new weapons thumped their chests and mocked the still-riding enemies:
Look, times have changed!
Xu Fu raised her head and met the Qin Shi Huang's gaze for the first time. This was what she had worked so hard for, her pride. Even though it hadn't ultimately served its purpose, she still proudly raised her head.
"Your Majesty, you are right. I am just a sorcerer. We insignificant people stumble blindly in the dark, and though we may be battered and bruised, sometimes we do manage to find a way out."
No matter how wide your path may be, you are still alone.
Seeing that proud look in his eyes, like a victorious general returning home, the Qin Shi Huang also revealed a genuine smile. At this moment, he had already seen the error of his path and the limitations of the entire world.
Perhaps those poets, without themselves, would have created even more magnificent poems; perhaps those soldiers, without themselves, would have developed even more powerful tactics and martial arts.
Qin Shi Huang watched Bai Mo shatter the mercury barrier, he stepped forward, bowing slightly. Bai Mo, whose Sea Tiger Exploding Fist was already poised to strike, did not attempt to dodge. He took a deep breath and unleashed his own strongest power to bombard Bai Mo.