The sudden voice rang out abruptly.
Yet, within the territory of Great Qin, every single person could hear it.
Not just in their ears, but even within their sea of consciousness.
"Great Qin has bestowed boundless grace upon us common folk. I am willing to be a Qin citizen forever."
"Indeed."
"In the past, we had no choice, but now the world belongs to Great Qin. Great Qin has granted us land and given us a new life. I am willing to be a Qin citizen forever."
"As long as Great Qin continues to show favor to the people, my descendants and I will always be Qin citizens."
"I am willing as well..."
At this moment.
Throughout the vast territory of Great Qin, across the thirty-six provinces, countless Qin citizens shouted in their hearts, and some even proclaimed it aloud.
Meanwhile, those remnants of the Six Kingdoms who lurked in the shadows like rats also heard this voice that seemed to come from the depths of their souls.
"Did you all hear that?"
"What kind of sorcery is this?"
"Could it be that the Qin state practices witchcraft?"
"I have no idea."
"Forever be Qin citizens? They wish! We have sworn to destroy Qin, even if it costs our lives."
"That's right."
"One day, Qin will fall by our hands."
"Damn Qin state..."
The surviving remnants of the Six Kingdoms cursed angrily in their hiding places.
Yet.
They were powerless to stop Zhao Feng from gathering the destiny of the people across the land.
As Zhao Feng continued his work.
In the skies above Xianyang, the Blackbird the totem of Great Qin absorbed the fate of the people from all across the realm, growing ever more solid, exuding an increasingly powerful presence.
Time passed.
The Blackbird fully materialized.
The enormous national fate beast now stood over three hundred zhang (approximately 1000 feet) tall.
Its powerful aura of destiny enveloped the sky.
Countless citizens gazed upon it with reverence.
"Forge the Holy Court."
"Condense the national destiny."
"A three-hundred-zhang national fate beast has manifested, gathering more than ninety-nine percent of the fate of Great Qin's people."
"Eight million people's destiny, and without even spreading martial cultivation yet this level of fate is already impressive."
"A superior-ranked dynasty."
Feeling the fully materialized Blackbird the national fate totem Zhao Feng smiled inwardly.
Originally, the Blackbird had merely been a formless representation of fate. Now, through his Holy Court Creation technique, it had transformed into an actual national fate totem.
"Destiny is gathered, and the totem has manifested."
"As long as I suppress this fate, it will not disperse."
Zhao Feng thought to himself.
He then waved his hand.
Before him, an ancient, imposing giant cauldron exuding tremendous pressure appeared.
Beside him, Ying Zheng remained calm.
He knew the extent of his son's abilities.
They were no longer of the mortal realm.
Beyond ordinary understanding.
"I shall use the Fate-Suppressing Cauldron as a treasure to stabilize Great Qin's national destiny."
"Fate-Suppressing Cauldron, activate!"
Zhao Feng shouted.
The cauldron before him seemed to respond.
It immediately ascended into the air.
Transforming into a golden streak of light, it shot toward the Blackbird in the sky.
It became an enormous cauldron, descending to suppress the Blackbird.
The Fate-Suppressing Cauldron.
A superior-grade divine artifact. Though it had not yet reached the level of a postnatal divine treasure, it was still a supreme treasure, more than capable of stabilizing Great Qin's national destiny.
As the cauldron rose into the sky.
A powerful suppressive force emerged, stabilizing Great Qin's fate. Previously, as Zhao Feng gathered destiny, some of it had begun to dissipate, but with the cauldron's arrival, all of it was locked into the Blackbird.
And at that very moment
Boom!
A powerful surge of national fate erupted.
As if the destiny of all Great Qin's people had been ignited.
The Blackbird let out a deafening screech, resounding across the sky as if it could penetrate both the underworld and the heavens.
At that instant
The Three Realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man seemed to tremble.
In the Ghost Valley.
Within the mountain hall, Guiguzi, who was seated in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes. He gazed in shock toward Xianyang.
"How could this be?"
"The fate of the Divine Continent has been gathered?"
"How is this possible?"
"Fate is an unfathomable force. Unless one wields the Fengshen Bang (Investiture of the Gods), how could anyone possibly manipulate it?"
"All fate is converging upon Xianyang. Zhao Feng, how did he accomplish this?"
"Unbelievable... truly unbelievable."
An expression of utter disbelief appeared on Guiguzi's ancient face.
The fate of the Divine Continent had existed since time immemorial.
It was the very foundation that prevented immortals and deities from invading.
Within the Divine Continent
Immortals could not set foot.
Especially those with demonic influence even if they tried to enter, would be repelled by the land's fate. At best, they would suffer severe injuries; at worst, they would perish.
And yet now.
The fate of the Divine Continent was gathering.
Of course.
This was not the pure, untouchable fate of the land itself, but rather the collective fate of its human inhabitants.
Even so, to see it gathered in one place was something Guiguzi had thought impossible.
"Zhao Feng."
"He created the martial cultivation system."
"And now, he has gathered the fate of the Divine Continent's people... Could he be a reincarnated Saint?" Guiguzi was utterly shaken.
Yet at this moment.
Looking down the mountain, his eyes flickered with hope.
"Perhaps..."
"He truly can free me from the backlash of the Divine Continent's fate, allowing me to return to the mortal world..." Guiguzi murmured.
On Penglai Island.
"This... how is this happening?"
"Why has the fate of the Divine Continent strengthened?"
"No... it hasn't strengthened, it's been gathered."
"How could this be?"
"Even though the Qin state has unified the continent, that alone should not allow them to merge fate into one."
"According to the Mandate of Heaven, Qin's destiny is not long-lasting. How could this be?"
"A change in fate this must be a change in fate."
"This is unacceptable. We must report this immediately."
"If we do not act, this could disrupt our control over the continent's resources and countless blood sacrifices..."
The envoy on the island furrowed his brows, staring toward the land of Shenzhou.
This immense national fortune made him feel an indescribable sensation.
But what this so-called celestial envoy did not know was that in the Heavenly Realm.
Above the Ninth Heaven
Countless palaces stood tall amidst the clouds.
If Zhao Feng could witness this scene, he would surely be astonished.
For what lay before him was none other than the Heavenly Court and Celestial Palace he had only ever known from mythology, with the grand Southern Heavenly Gate in full view.
Numerous heavenly soldiers stood guard there.
Although they were clad in white battle armor, they exuded no sense of sanctity. On the contrary, their bodies emanated bloodlust and a demonic aura, as if ready to devour anyone in their path.
Inside the Celestial Palace
The Lingxiao Hall
A magnificent, golden-brilliant palace towered majestically, resembling a divine artifact capable of suppressing even the thirty-three heavens.
Beneath its golden splendor, a solemn and divine might lingered, appearing incomparably sacred.
Yet beneath this sanctity lurked a crimson demonic aura, making the entire place eerily cold.
Inside the great hall
Countless celestial deities of the Heavenly Court had gathered.
Each one bore an expressionless face, and the aura radiating from them was exceedingly peculiar.
Even the supreme figure seated upon the throne the Heavenly Emperor himself clad in a golden imperial robe and wearing an imperial crown.
Though his presence exerted an inexpressible pressure over the entire hall, his aura was one of endless carnage, as if mountains of corpses and seas of blood lay behind him, filled with boundless killing intent.
Just then
BOOM! BOOM!
The Lingxiao Hall suddenly trembled.
"What's going on?"
"Why is the Lingxiao Hall shaking?"
"This is strange."
"Could it be the work of those bald monks in the West?"
"A bunch of bald monks always competing with our Heavenly Court for resources. One day, we shall slaughter them all and feast upon their flesh."
...
As the Lingxiao Hall trembled for a moment, the celestial deities inside almost every one of them immediately revealed murderous intent.
In an instant, the previously solemn Lingxiao Hall became filled with suffocating killing intent. Blood clouds enveloped the palace, turning it into something more akin to a demonic lair.
Yet the expressionless Heavenly Emperor remained unmoved.
With a casual wave of his hand
A mystical mirror appeared before him.
A streak of black-red mana shot forth.
Instantly
The mirror revealed an image.
On the lands of Shenzhou, a vividly lifelike Xuan Bird had appeared.
Upon seeing this
The previously impassive Heavenly Emperor immediately furrowed his brows, a surge of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"The fortune of Shenzhou has gathered… something is changing."
The Heavenly Emperor spoke slowly, his face shrouded in shadow.
"Your Majesty."
"This is unacceptable."
"The fortune of Shenzhou is dense, making it difficult for us to descend."
"That land is the key to future fortune and, more importantly, the foundation of our Heavenly Court's strength. If we can obtain Shenzhou, not only will we have an endless supply of blood food to nourish our spirit essence, but we will also acquire its fortune. Our cultivation will advance tremendously."
"Exactly."
"Shenzhou must not be lost."
"The fortune of Shenzhou was already on the verge of dissipating how could it suddenly condense? Could it be the work of those bald monks? If not them, then perhaps the demons or rogue immortals?"
...
One by one, the celestial deities of the Heavenly Court voiced their concerns, their words brimming with murderous intent.
Inside the hall, blood seas surged, turning the scene into a hellish purgatory.
"Enough."
The Heavenly Emperor cast a cold glance downward, and under his oppressive might, the deities fell silent.
"Find out the truth."
"Shenzhou must remain under our Heavenly Court's control." The Heavenly Emperor's voice was icy.
Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens
"The fortune of Shenzhou has condensed."
"A great upheaval approaches."
"The ultimate fortune of humanity… Could this world still have a chance at redemption?"
A Daoist elder, dressed in flowing robes, gently swayed his horsetail whisk, his face filled with deep contemplation.
…
Not only in the Heavenly Court
But also in the Western Paradise
Inside the Thunder Sound Temple
A golden Buddhist radiance enveloped the entire space.
Beneath this divine light
Any mortal would instantly be converted, lost in divine euphoria.
Countless Buddhas inside the Thunder Sound Temple chanted sutras, creating an atmosphere of perfect harmony. The divine glow bathed all in its grace.
However
The moment the Buddha seated atop the highest lotus throne suddenly ceased his chanting.
The divine light within the temple instantly faded, replaced by a blood cloud looming overhead. An illusion of countless mountains of corpses and seas of blood emerged.
"Shenzhou has changed."
The supreme Buddha seated upon the lotus throne spoke softly.
…
In Xianyang's skies
With the appearance of the Destiny-Suppressing Cauldron
The National Fortune Xuan Bird had fully materialized, its fortune secured.
Following this
"From this day forth."
"The Great Qin Dynasty is established."
"The fortune of the nation gathered." Zhao Feng declared in a loud voice, pushing the first layer of the Holy Court Scripture to its limit.
BOOM!
The National Fortune Xuan Bird transformed into a streak of light, descending toward the imperial palace's Zhangtai Hall.
It turned into a radiant halo and fused into Zhao Feng's body.
Ding!
"Successfully gathered the fortune of Shenzhou's people. Gained attribute entry [Human Dao Authority Red]. Would you like to integrate it?"
"Host has successfully established a fortune dynasty. Dynasty ascended to a kingdom lower tier, rewarded with a Tier-4 Treasure Chest."
"Dynasty ascended to a kingdom middle tier, rewarded with a Tier-4 Treasure Chest."
"Dynasty ascended to a kingdom upper tier, rewarded with a Tier-4 Treasure Chest."
As the National Fortune Xuan Bird fused into him
A system prompt appeared before Zhao Feng.
"An attribute entry?"
"What kind of new attribute is this?"
The subsequent treasure chest rewards did not surprise Zhao Feng.
The ascension of a fortune dynasty was unprecedented rewards were to be expected.
But the first attribute entry was something entirely new.
However
Zhao Feng was in no rush.
Instead, he stood up and turned to Ying Zheng.
"Father."
"The national fortune has been successfully condensed, and the guardian beast has manifested."
"Next"
"It's time for you to cultivate the Holy Court Scripture, temper your divine soul, and bind yourself to the national fortune."
"The stronger your divine soul, the more national fortune you can withstand, and the more power you can wield." Zhao Feng smiled as he looked at Ying Zheng.
With a single thought
The National Fate Dark Bird appeared before Ying Zheng.
As the one who had shaped the fate of Great Qin, Zhao Feng, though not the primary cultivator of the "Creating the Sacred Court" technique, could still control the national fate of Great Qin.
Moreover, the newly acquired attribute entry might also be closely related to this national fate.
The Authority of Humanity!
If it was truly as Zhao Feng speculated, then this process of establishing an imperial dynasty and consolidating the national fate had been an immense success.
"Good!"
Ying Zheng did not hesitate. He immediately sat down and began operating the Creating the Sacred Court technique.
With himself as the core, he guided the national fate into his body
Tempering his flesh, transforming into an Imperial Dao Physique!
Tempering his soul, forging a Divine Soul!
This was the process of binding oneself to the nation, merging with its national fate.
The stronger the nation, the stronger the individual.
Of course
Although Great Qin was now a High-Grade Dynasty, Ying Zheng still needed time to fully control and wield the power of its national fate.
Ultimately, his progress would depend on his cultivation.
For an emperor, this was a fast path to immense power but not one without obstacles.
Mastery of the Emperor's Way and deep comprehension of the technique were key.
As Ying Zheng cultivated
The National Fate Dark Bird slowly hovered above his head. Streams of golden light, formed by the national fate, descended upon him, completely enshrouding him.
He operated his technique, manipulating the national fate to refine himself.
Seeing this
Zhao Feng felt reassured.
"Now, let's see what this attribute entry is all about."
With curiosity, Zhao Feng turned his attention to the attribute entry he had obtained after absorbing the national fate.
His eyes fell upon it.
The ranking of attribute entries, from weakest to strongest, was as follows:
White, Blue, Red, Scarlet, Gold, Dark Gold, Purple, Purple-Gold.
[Authority of Humanity – Red]:
You have obtained the blessing of Human Dao's fate.
You are protected by Human Dao's fortune.
You are favored by the will of Human Dao!
With this authority, your divine soul can merge into the Human Dao, gaining its power.
As long as the fate of Human Dao exists, even in death, your soul shall never perish you will be reborn, unless Human Dao's fortune is annihilated!
"This… this…!"
Upon reading the description of this attribute entry
Zhao Feng was stunned.
This was nothing short of heaven-defying!
"Human Dao's fate… the will of Human Dao."
"It truly exists!"
"Heaven, Earth, and Humanity the Three Dao!"
"My soul can merge into the Human Dao, gaining its authority. And even if I die, I can be revived through the Human Dao's fortune."
"Isn't this a miniature version of Sage's Immortality?"
"Sages bind their true spirit to the Heavenly Dao as long as Heaven exists, they do not perish."
"But I am not bound by the Human Dao. Instead, I control it."
"Even if I die, I can resurrect through Human Dao's fate."
"As long as Human Dao's fortune endures I cannot die!"
"Good heavens!"
"Not choosing to cultivate the Creating the Sacred Court technique directly and merge with the national fate was the right decision. Instead, by fusing my divine soul with the Authority of Humanity, I have gained control over both the national fate and the Human Dao's will!"
"This is too great of a power!"
At this moment
Zhao Feng was overwhelmed with excitement.
The Authority of Humanity!
He had acquired it!
"If my divine soul merges with Human Dao, I will gain its authority."
"And naturally as long as Human Dao's fortune remains, I will never truly die."
"This is my ultimate safeguard."
"Beyond the lands of Shenzhou, I know not what dangers await. But now it is as if I have gained extra lives!"
With that thought, Zhao Feng did not hesitate
"Fuse with the Authority of Humanity!"
As soon as he made the selection
In that instant
Zhao Feng felt as if something deep within him had shifted.
His consciousness was drawn into a mysterious state
Chaos.
The dawn of the universe.
The moment of creation.
The Three Dao Heaven, Earth, and Humanity slumbered in the void.
Heaven Dao
The embodiment of cosmic law. The rules of the heavens, the laws of the universe, governing all order and retribution.
Earth Dao
The foundation of the world. Not only the cycle of life and death but also the vast stability and endurance of the land itself.
Human Dao
Not merely the fortune of mankind. Not just human civilization. But rather all sentient beings, their collective will and destiny.
As Zhao Feng's consciousness sank deeper
His understanding of the Three Dao grew profoundly clearer.
Unknowingly
He was completely immersed in this revelation.
One day passed.
Two days passed.
Outside Xianyang's palace.
The imperial guards stood watch.
They had already changed shifts multiple times
But Zhang Ming and Ren Xiao remained stationed at the palace gates.
Two days and two nights had passed
Both Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng remained in seclusion within the palace.
The imperial guards stood vigilant.
Beyond the guarded perimeter
Numerous high-ranking officials had gathered.
"Commander Ren,"
"How long have His Majesty and the Crown Prince been inside?" Lü Buwei asked.
"Reporting to the Chancellor"
"It has been two days and two nights," Ren Xiao responded.
"They haven't eaten or drank anything this entire time?" Lü Buwei frowned.
"Rest assured, Chancellor."
"Before entering, His Majesty and the Crown Prince explicitly ordered that no one is to disturb them unless they emerge of their own accord."
"Once they conclude their seclusion, they will naturally summon the court ministers," Ren Xiao reassured.
"Very well."
Lü Buwei nodded. He glanced at the palace but refrained from asking further.
By now
He was not the first official to arrive.
Several of the Nine Ministers had also come to inquire
Only to be turned away.
Time continued to pass.
Another two days and two nights elapsed.
Inside the palace.
"Success!"
"My divine soul has fused with Human Dao, and I have obtained its authority!"
"From now on"
"As long as Human Dao's fortune exists, I will be nearly impossible to kill!"
Zhao Feng opened his eyes, filled with elation.
And at that moment
"Human Dao's fortune has bestowed upon you a reward!"
"You have acquired: 100,000 points of All Attributes."
"Would you like to claim it?"
A notification appeared before him.
"Claim it!"
Without hesitation, Zhao Feng confirmed.
The fortune of Human Dao was immense.
Even if it was only a fraction within Shenzhou, it was still interwoven with the national fate of Great Qin.
This was a monumental boost to his strength.
After all
Throughout mythology, countless beings fought over fate and destiny, because fate was the key to power.
100,000 points for All Attributes.
This was going to completely transform Zhao Feng's strength.
This wasn't just a mere increase in cultivation level
It was an enhancement to all aspects of his being!
His physical body.
His dantian and true essence.
Everything would evolve.
Zhao Feng's power was about to undergo a drastic metamorphosis!
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