Chapter Twenty-Four: Constructing the Emperor's Divine Statue, the Day of Sacrifice Approaching!
The World of Great Qin!
After Emperor Qin issued a series of edicts, the vast empire rapidly sprang into action.
When the content of Emperor Qin's edict was proclaimed to the world.
It was truly a world-shaking event.
Xu Fu was stripped of his title as National Master, replaced by the Eastern Emperor.
All territories under the rule of the Great Qin Empire must worship the Eastern Emperor.
Every corner of the land must be infused with the incense of the Eastern Emperor.
At the same time.
The Heavenly Sacrifice Golden Man, forged from confiscated weapons from across the land, was transformed into a Divine Statue of the Emperor under Emperor Qin's orders.
Countless powers received the news and were dumbfounded.
People across the land were filled with both joy and sorrow.
Those who rejoiced believed Emperor Qin had gone mad in his pursuit of immortality, and the Great Qin was on the verge of collapse.
Those who worried felt the same, as most people didn't believe in the existence of immortals and gods, thinking that Emperor Qin had been deceived and that Great Qin would face another upheaval.
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At this moment.
The Palace of Xianyang.
The Emperor's Sleeping Chamber.
Emperor Qin, leaning over his desk, was using his brush to paint a portrait of the Eastern Emperor.
He wanted to let everyone know the immortal appearance of the Eastern Emperor.
However.
To be honest.
Emperor Qin himself didn't know the true appearance of the Eastern Emperor.
The true form of the figure in the Heavenly Emperor's Creation Chart remained hidden, as if no one in the world could witness the Emperor's true countenance.
But it didn't matter. After cultivating the Heavenly Emperor's Creation Chart and visualizing the Emperor's form.
Emperor Qin found that even though the portrait he drew was merely his imagination, it was filled with a mysterious aura. Just by looking at it, a thought would arise in one's heart, leading to the realization that the person depicted in the portrait was the Eastern Emperor.
It was truly peculiar, even Emperor Qin himself was astonished.
Below.
Several figures stood respectfully, all high-ranking officials of the empire.
They were…
Li Si, who appeared honest but whose inner mind was as cunning as a fox.
Zhao Gao, the Commandant of the Chariot and Guard, with a pale complexion, a beardless face, and an aura of ominousness.
The Sword Saint, Gai Nie, holding a long sword, his heroic spirit subdued, his sharpness hidden.
They stood below, watching Emperor Qin paint the portrait, all waiting quietly.
Each of the three had their own thoughts.
“Ying Zheng has changed!”
Gai Nie held his sword, his gaze deep, his mind profound.
He had always been Emperor Qin's close bodyguard, standing by his side.
It was because he had chosen the Great Qin, believing that Emperor Qin was the one who would pacify the land and end the chaos.
The facts proved that Gai Nie's choice was right, Emperor Qin truly achieved Great Unification and ended hundreds of years of chaos.
But along the way, Gai Nie also witnessed Emperor Qin's changes firsthand.
Especially now, he realized he could no longer see through Emperor Qin.
Being superstitious about gods and immortals, pursuing immortality, and wanting the whole country to worship someone of unknown origin, these were unwise acts for a great emperor.
Gai Nie couldn't agree, he didn't believe in gods or immortals.
He was contemplating…
Perhaps it was time for him to leave.
“His Majesty's appearance has truly become younger, no wonder he's gone crazy with superstition!”
Li Si secretly observed Emperor Qin, his heart startled, his eyes flickering, he thought to himself:
“But… how could there be gods and immortals in the world? What kind of magic did the Eastern Emperor use to beguile His Majesty!”
He had come here after reaching a consensus with other high-ranking officials, intending to advise Emperor Qin to stop the national worship.
But upon arriving at the palace and seeing Emperor Qin's restored youthful appearance, Li Si was also stunned.
However, he quickly regained his composure.
Li Si didn't believe in gods and immortals, there was no such thing as reversing aging in the world.
He was convinced that the Eastern Emperor was also a treacherous sorcerer like Xu Fu and the others, using magic to deceive Emperor Qin and trying to fool the world.
But Li Si couldn't figure out many things.
Who was the Eastern Emperor?
What were his motives?
What was the purpose of national worship?
Could it be the remnants of the Six States, plotting a scheme?
As the three were lost in their thoughts.
On the platform.
Emperor Qin's authoritative voice echoed in the palace.
“Zhao Gao, how is the matter progressing?”
After completing another portrait, Emperor Qin raised his head, looked down, and asked.
“Reporting to Your Majesty!”
“The Heavenly Sacred Statue has been completed and is currently being transported to the Sacred Temple, it will not delay the day of worship!”
Zhao Gao stepped forward, bowed, and flattered.
Unlike Gai Nie and Li Si, Zhao Gao wholeheartedly flattered Emperor Qin and didn't care about anything else.
He was able to be arrogant and domineering, becoming the leader of the Luo Net, all relying on Emperor Qin's trust.
Therefore, Zhao Gao actually wanted to curry favor with the Eastern Emperor.
What alarmed Zhao Gao was that the Eastern Emperor was too mysterious, and apart from the information he got from Emperor Qin, the Luo Net had not found any trace of him.
It was as if the Eastern Emperor never existed, truly like the gods and immortals in legends, elusive and untraceable.
Upon further investigation.
Zhao Gao became increasingly terrified…
Could there really be gods in the world?
“Good!”
Emperor Qin nodded with satisfaction.
Worshiping the Eastern Emperor, the Golden Statue, the magnificent Sacred Temple, none of these could be omitted.
They must all be according to the highest standards.
He had been preparing all along.
Otherwise, how could he express his sincerity to the Emperor?
Then, Emperor Qin stepped down from the platform, handed the stack of portraits he had personally painted to Zhao Gao, and commanded:
“This is the Emperor's Holy Image, immediately deliver it to all prefectures and counties, order them to post it for worship, proclaim it to the world, and let everyone know the immortal appearance of the Emperor!”
Hearing this!
Zhao Gao, Li Si, and Gai Nie all felt their hearts stir, they all looked at the stack of portraits in Emperor Qin's hands.
A gentle breeze swept by, turning the thick stack of portraits in Emperor Qin's hands, the images on them seemed to move.
Suddenly, all three felt a tremor in their hearts.
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