mtlumby2d Chapter 352: The old gods must be destroyed, and new laws must be established
Chapter 352: The old gods must be destroyed, and new laws must be established
Kingdom of Law, Xianyang Palace.
Ever since those fourteen gazes containing the will of the Primordial Emperor penetrated the myriad realms and brought about the alarm bell that shook the heavens, the entire Eternal Universe has fallen into an eerie calm.
This kind of calm is not the calmness of a peaceful sea, but the dead silence before the storm. It is as if the entire universe is holding its breath, waiting for the arrival of the final judgment day.
In the Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, before the huge cosmic star map composed of countless star runes.
On the star map, the territory of the Great Qin Kingdom of Law is clearly visible. It is like a brilliant heart woven with rules, beating in the center of the eternal universe.
And at the edge of the star map, seventeen fuzzy and huge coordinate points are emitting a faint but not negligible light.
That is where the fifteen Yuanshi Emperors are located, and it is also the place where the "Ten Thousand Years' Agreement" was initiated.
"Your Majesty, the war in the Eastern Divine Realm has completely stagnated, the Emperor of Heaven is seriously injured, and the order of Heaven is on the verge of collapse. Our army only needs to make one more advance to completely incorporate it into our territory." Meng Tian, dressed in black armor, strode into the hall, his voice carrying a hint of unwillingness and eagerness.
He couldn't understand why His Majesty ordered the entire army to retreat and defend when victory was certain.
That is the Eastern Heaven Divine Realm, one of the richest and most powerful divine realms in the heavens and myriad worlds. Once it is taken, the strength of the Qin Dynasty will be taken to a new level!
"Li Si, what is the reaction of the heavens and all the worlds?" Ying Zheng did not look back, his eyes still fixed on the fourteen coordinate points, his voice calm.
Li Si, holding a jade scroll composed of countless streams of information, stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the divine system of the heavens is in chaos."
"At first, the various divine systems were filled with discussion and speculation regarding the sudden withdrawal of our Great Qin forces. Some believed Your Majesty was plotting a scheme to draw the Heavenly Emperor into a counterattack; others believed our army had encountered an irresistible enemy and was suffering a loss of strength."
"However, since the fifteen Emperor's wills appeared, everything has changed."
"Taichu Daozu, Yinhe Daozu, and the other fifteen Primordial Emperors have all issued their 'final ultimatum' to the entire universe through their respective channels. They did not explain the meaning of the 'ten thousand year period', but simply declared that the deadline has expired, and the final judgment of 'law' and 'heaven's way' will be made in 'the land of Guixu'."
"Now, everyone in the God system is in danger."
"Those pantheons that once relied on the Eastern Heaven Divine Realm or were enemies of the Great Qin are now in a state of constant fear. They fear that the Great Qin will seek retribution later, and they also fear that the 'ten thousand year period' will be a purge targeting all gods."
"Those pantheons that remain neutral, or secretly ally themselves with Great Qin, are in deep hesitation. They don't know which side to stand on, because they haven't even seen clearly who the 'enemy' is."
"The entire heavens are shrouded in fog and fear. They are all waiting, waiting for Your Majesty's choice."
Li Si's voice was calm and clear, analyzing the current complex situation vividly.
Ying Zheng slowly turned around, his eyes like lightning sweeping over Meng Tian, Li Si, and all the important officials of the Qin Dynasty in the hall.
"I know, you don't understand."
"I don't understand why I would call off my troops just when we were about to razed the Eastern Heaven Divine Territory."
"I don't understand why we should give up this easily won victory to face the illusory 'ten thousand year period'."
Meng Tian suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with fighting spirit. "Your Majesty! I don't understand! How could the Qin cavalry fear a fight? Whether it's the Emperor of Heaven or that so-called Yuanshi Emperor, if they dare to stand in the way of the Qin, we will kill them without a single piece of armor left!"
"kill?"
Ying Zheng chuckled, but his laughter was filled with endless vicissitudes and majesty.
"Meng Tian, do you think I stopped because I was afraid?"
"No!"
"I stopped precisely because I'm not afraid anymore!"
"Ten thousand years ago, I first arrived in the Eternal Universe, all alone. Surrounded by the gods, I could only tread carefully, using strategy and courage to carve a path for myself. Back then, I needed time, I needed to grow. I needed to transform my Great Qin from a mortal empire into a kingdom of law and order capable of rivaling the gods!"
"So, I made a 'Ten Thousand Years' Agreement with those people."
"That's not a bet, it's a 'trial'!"
"I have spent ten thousand years proving to them that my 'laws' are superior to their 'heavenly laws'! My 'Great Qin' is stronger than their stale 'kingdom of God'!"
"Ten thousand years, I did it!"
"My Great Qin is no longer the empire that needed to look up to the gods. My laws can already weave the universe and define cause and effect! All of my people can become saints, and everyone can enforce the law!"
"Now, the 'Ten Thousand Years' period has arrived. This is not my 'death date', but my 'ascension to the throne'!"
Ying Zheng's voice, like a huge bell, echoed in the Xianyang Palace. Every word struck the hearts of the people, making their blood boil.
Li Si's eyes flashed, and he seemed to understand something: "Your Majesty means..."
"That's right!" Ying Zheng said decisively, "The Eastern Divine Territory is just a piece of fat meat. Eating it will make our Great Qin even stronger. But that 'Guixu Land' is a 'god'!"
"A supreme deity that can rule over all the heavens and worlds, defining what is a 'god' and what is a 'mortal'!"
"I, do not just want to conquer a divine realm, I want to establish a new order for the entire universe!"
"I will become the only Lord of Law!"
When these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was shocked!
The unwillingness and eagerness in Meng Tian's eyes instantly turned into unparalleled fanaticism and admiration.
He finally understood that His Majesty's vision had long surpassed the simple capture of cities and territories. Wherever his sight reached, he possessed the authority of the entire universe!
Li Si took a deep breath, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty is wise! The ten thousand year period is not a disaster, but the destiny of our Great Qin!"
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction and walked to the huge cosmic star map again.
He stretched out his finger and gently tapped the Great Qin Kingdom of Law in the center of the star map.
"Preach my will."
"With the Kingdom of Law as the center, activate the 'Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Ultimate Defense Array.' All legions, enter Level One combat readiness, with 'Law' as armor and 'Rule' as blade, awaiting my return."
"Meng Tian, you are in charge of the Divine Kingdom. During my absence, if any god or demon dares to invade the borders of the Great Qin, there is no need to ask for permission. They will be directly charged with 'treason'. Their souls will be destroyed and they will never be reborn!"
"I obey your order!" Meng Tian knelt on one knee, his voice as loud as a bell.
"Lee Si."
"The minister is here."
"You will proclaim my 'Emperor's Decree' to all the heavens and the worlds."
Ying Zheng's gaze became extremely profound, as if he had penetrated time and space and saw the distant Guixu land.
"Tell Taichu, tell the Milky Way, tell the fourteen Yuanshi Emperors, tell all the gods with ulterior motives..."
"The ten thousand year period has arrived. I, Ying Zheng, have arrived as promised!"
"I will go to the 'Guixu Land'."
"But I am not going there to accept their 'judgment'."
"But to judge them!"
"Judge them for their ten thousand years of inaction, judge them for their callous indifference towards all living beings, and judge their long-corrupted 'Way of Heaven'!"
"I, in the name of the Lord of the Great Qin Law, the Emperor of the Eternal Universe, declare—"
"The old gods must be destroyed, and new laws must be established!"
"All the heavens and worlds will usher in true eternity at my feet!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an unprecedented brilliant light burst out from Ying Zheng's body.
That is not divine power, nor is it immortal energy, but a more pure and more fundamental power——
It is the 'Law' itself!
His entire being seemed to have merged into one with the entire Kingdom of Law. His will was the will of the Kingdom of God, and his words were the rules of the universe!
A terrifying pressure that cannot be described in words swept across the entire eternal universe with Xianyang Palace as its center, even penetrating the barriers of the universe and spreading to every corner of the heavens and all worlds.
All the gods who were watching this storm, whether strong or weak, clearly heard Ying Zheng's declaration at this moment.
Their souls tremble and their godheads wail.
They finally understood that they were no longer facing a rising mortal emperor.
But he was a person who had grown to be equal to them, or even... above them, a true—
Lord of the universe!
Inside the Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng's figure gradually became illusory in the light.
He's going to an appointment.
Go to that event that spanned thousands of years and determined the future direction of the entire universe—
The final appointment!
In the void, only his last words remained, like an eternal brand, echoing across the heavens and myriad worlds.
"Gods of heaven, prepare yourself to face my judgment!"