CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: MANDATED BY HEAVEN, EVERLASTING LONGEVITY (SECOND UPDATE)_1

What kind of eyes were these?

No one could describe their depth.

No one could describe their vastness.

No one could describe their majesty.

In that instant, they felt as if they were witnessing the creation of heaven and earth. The sun and the moon shone together. The Milky Way flowed. Their gaze pierced the soul. Every cell in their bodies trembled with fear. Under that look, all their secrets were laid bare, as if stripped of their disguises.

A golden command woven from the stars themselves, intertwining the Path and the Law, flew down the Golden Light Path and landed in Wang Yuyan’s palm.

In the blink of an eye, auspicious purple mists arrived from the east. Celestial flowers rained down. Golden Lotus Bananas welled up from the earth. It felt as if heaven and earth were cheering, celebrating, congratulating.

All minds went blank, awareness plunged into chaos.

Wang Yuyan held the command high with both hands and bowed to Hongmeng. Then she stood, looking down upon the beings below, a surge of warmth and pride filling her heart.

There was a time when she was but an innocent and naive girl.

There was a time when she foolishly yearned for her heartless cousin.

There was a time when she...

Now, she had become a Divine Spirit, a messenger of the Upper God. Her divine might filled the heavens. She was unrivaled in authority. And all this was because of the Upper God. Even if she spent her entire life trying, she could hardly repay a fraction of her debt.

Without further thought, she unfurled the command and looked at Ying Zheng. Then, she read aloud, "By the Divine Mandate, mortal Ying Zheng, for his merit in sacrifice, is granted the Post of Envoy of the World God."

"Granted one thousand years of power, and the Divine Skill—Dragon’s Power of the Emperor."

"Commissioned by Heaven, may his life be as everlasting as the heavens!"

"By Imperial Edict."

Upon hearing these words, Ying Zheng’s spirit soared. He had burned his boats and sacrificed everything to worship the Upper God, and now, at last, he was rewarded. He had succeeded.

Commissioned by Heaven, may his life be as everlasting as the heavens. It was a proclamation from the Divine Spirit. Who would dare to object? Moreover, with one thousand years of power combined with the Dragon’s Power of the Emperor, I am invincible in this realm!

"Zheng, I shall heed the Divine Mandate!" Ying Zheng respectfully replied. He raised his hands high, and the golden command from Wang Yuyan’s hand fell into his.

In an instant, streams of golden light merged into his body. A Divine Spirit Mark appeared on his forehead, and his cultivation level skyrocketed.

Grandmaster.

Great Grandmaster.

Supreme Grandmaster.

Celestial Being.

A terrifying aura spread out, causing the surrounding martial arts powerhouses to shudder with both envy and awe.

It’s over! The last shred of hope in Lu Buwei’s heart was shattered. From this day forth, no one would be able to shake Ying Zheng’s position, because behind Ying Zheng stood a True God.

"Ying Zheng, it is my hope that you work hard to propagate the glory of our God. Let not our God be disappointed!" Wang Yuyan instructed him with these parting words, as her peerless celestial figure began to ascend slowly, flying toward the end of the Golden Light Path.

Simultaneously, Jing Ni, along with numerous Divine Beasts and sacrifices, were also called forth. They followed behind, merging with the endless divine light and vanishing into the sky.

Peace returned to the world; the sky was clear and bright, the blue pure. What had just occurred seemed like a dream.

But everyone knew clearly it was not a dream. The Divine Spirit had manifested.

And with the manifestation of the Divine Spirit, they naturally became followers of the God of Hongmeng, their prayers contributing to the Power of Faith. They too would receive blessings in return.

No more sore waists.

No more back pains.

A hundredfold increase in vigor.

Ten times more in one night...

These were the blessings of the Divine Spirit.

"I, Zheng, shall not disappoint the great expectations of our God and will spread the glory of our God throughout the world! Wherever the sun and moon shine, there the glory of our God will be known to all!" Ying Zheng pledged.

After being active in the chat group for so long, he naturally knew that their world was not limited to just this small area. There were vast lands and populations to the west. These, too, were lands ripe for spreading the glory of the Upper God.

"Ying Zheng is now invincible in this realm!" Donghuang Taiyi looked at Ying Zheng, whose body was suspended in the air, and spoke with a bitter voice. One thousand years of power—unimaginable. Gifted with Divine Skills, his divine might is unfathomable. Not something mortals can withstand.

"Congratulations to the King, for garnering the Divine Spirit’s favor, receiving the Mandate of Heaven, may your life be everlasting!" Zhao Gao was the first to recover, prostrating himself on the ground, flattering obsequiously.

All the officials followed suit, bowing in unison, "Congratulations to the King, for garnering the Divine Spirit’s favor, receiving the Mandate of Heaven, may your life be everlasting!"

Ying Zheng stood with pride in the void, looking down at the civil and military officials and soldiers who knelt and shouted, full of high-spirited pride and boundless heroism, "Today is not only a day where I have received the Divine Spirit’s favor, but the whole of Great Qin has received divine benevolence. Great Qin, having received the Mandate of Heaven, will unify the world. May its life be everlasting!"

Everyone immediately felt a surge of passion, especially the warriors and soldiers, their fighting spirit soaring, their will to battle surging like waves.

All the people shouted in unison, "We congratulate Great Qin, for receiving the Mandate of Heaven!"

"Unify the world, may its life be everlasting!"

The cheers were like a roaring river, echoing inside and outside of Xianyang, resounding in the depths of everyone’s soul.

The Hundreds of Schools and the Six Kingdoms’ Forces...

Bitterness filled their eyes. Great Qin is protected by Divine Spirits. How could the already powerful Great Qin be opposed?

「Chat Group 10000」

Huashan Sect Master: "King Qin has it made. The unification of the world is within reach."

The Descendant of the Great Yan Royal Family: "Under the glory of my God, all resistance is futile. Blessed by my God’s grace, the Hongmeng Divine Sect has become the National Religion of the Song Dynasty. I am now heading to Western Xia, preparing to persuade them to submit to the Song Dynasty and to worship my God."

Soul Hall Saint Girl: "Young Master Murong moves quickly. I believe it won’t be long before the glory of my God shines upon the whole world."

The Descendant of the Great Yan Royal Family: "It is all thanks to my God’s grace, as vast as the sea; otherwise, spreading the doctrine would not have been so easy. [Bowing emoji]"

Dominator of the Underworld Association: "The Fire Qilin has been found! In three months, the world will be unified, and we will offer a national sacrifice to my God!"

Huashan Sect Master: "You all are so swift. I will hold the first sacrifice tomorrow and livestream it for everyone. All are welcome to watch!"

Dog Son of the Upper God: "Elder Yue, I suspect you’re up to something! [Grinning emoji]"

The Lord of Great Qin: "Gentlemen, the sacrifice has ended. I’m closing the livestream!"

Dog Son of the Upper God: "Old Qin, don’t! Broadcast a little longer, come on!"

Ying Zheng closed the livestream, his gaze turning towards Lu Buwei, "Prime Minister, do you have anything to say?"

At that moment, empowered by one thousand years of power and the Dragon’s Power of the Emperor, he was like a True Dragon.

Majestic.

Terrifying.

"Your servant congratulates the King!" Lu Buwei’s voice was hoarse, his expression one of despair and powerlessness.

He had lost. Utterly defeated. But it was not to Ying Zheng that he had lost; it was to the Divine Spirit. The power of Divine Spirits—how could mortals possibly contend against it?

A smile appeared on Ying Zheng’s face. He had triumphed.

From this day forward, in Great Qin, his word was law.

Amidst the cheers of everyone, this sacrifice, which was originally not looked upon favorably, ended with an unexpected and heart-stirring conclusion.

Ying Zheng ordered Zhao Gao to be in charge of constructing the Statue of Hongmeng God.

At the same time, everyone in Great Qin, both civil and military, must believe in the God of Hongmeng.

However, the end of the sacrifice was only a new beginning. The Divine Manifestation swept over the Six Kingdoms like a Category 12 hurricane, engulfing the whole world.

The Hundreds of Schools and the Six Kingdoms were shaken. Turbulent undercurrents flowed throughout the world. Fengyun converged upon Xianyang.

「Xianyang Palace」

Ying Zheng sat on the throne, full of vigor. The Thousand Years Power and the Dragon’s Power of the Emperor made him brim with energy and majestic spirit, his authority even more profound.

Donghuang Taiyi, accompanied by Empress Yan, the Moon Goddess, and other high-ranking members of the Yin Yang Sect, came to pay their respects to the King.

Seeing Ying Zheng, Donghuang Taiyi felt even more awe. It wasn’t awe for Ying Zheng, but for the Divine Spirit. Ying Zheng originally only had a Houtian cultivation level. But after encountering the Divine Spirit, he advanced to Grandmaster in a short time and then acquired the Thousand Years Power and the Dragon’s Power of the Emperor. Now, Donghuang Taiyi was completely out of Ying Zheng’s league. He couldn’t even withstand a single move. And that was merely because of a small gift from the Divine Spirit.

"Rise!" Ying Zheng’s voice was calm as he got straight to the point, saying, "The reason I summoned you today is probably something you’ve already guessed. Are you willing to join Great Qin and believe in my God? Will you spread the Power of Faith and bring my God’s glory to every corner of the world?"

"We are willing!"

Neither Donghuang Taiyi, Empress Yan, the Moon Goddess, nor the others hesitated for a moment. Having witnessed the Divine Spirit’s power, they realized how insignificant their previous pursuits were.

Ying Zheng, as the Divine Envoy of this realm, knew the most about the Divine Spirit. They could only follow Ying Zheng.

"Very well!" Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction. Although it was within his expectations, hearing the Yin Yang Sect pledge allegiance still pleased him greatly.

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