Da Qin: Conquer all heavens and all realms

Eternal universe, Xianyang star, Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng's figure appeared out of thin air, staggered a step, and supported the dragon table carved from the core of the star with one hand.

His face was as pale as paper, and the golden imperial blood at the corner of his mouth was particularly dazzling under the light.

In the departed universe, the slight blink of the God seemed to still be before my eyes.

It wasn't a confrontation of strength, but a denial of existence. His Dao, his Dharma, everything he was so proud of, were like castles on the beach, easily shattered by a single wave.

"The Great Primordial Emperor... Yuanshi..."

He repeated the two names in a low voice, and each word was like a heavy hammer, hitting his imperial heart hard.

After thousands of years of fighting, the confidence of being invincible in the world was torn open at this moment, revealing the bottomless darkness behind it, called "the unknown".

He thought he was a chess player, maneuvering freely and treating the eternal universe and the afterlife universe as chess pieces on the chessboard.

But in the end, it seems that I am just a chess piece that has just been "activated" on someone else's chessboard!

That feeling made him feel more humiliated and angry than being wiped out by the God!

"system!"

Ying Zheng suddenly raised his head, his eyes like lightning, piercing straight into the cold existence deep in his consciousness that had accompanied him for countless years.

"Come out! Give me an explanation!"

His voice no longer carried the majesty of an emperor, but instead carried a hint of extremely suppressed rage.

The system that he once thought was a godsend and the biggest support for his rise to power now seemed more like an invisible shackle, a puppeteer that led him to a certain predetermined track!

silence.

Deep in the consciousness, there is a dead silence.

However, just when Ying Zheng's rage was about to erupt completely and he was ready to forcibly remove this "system" from his body at all costs, that familiar voice finally sounded again.

Instead, he became... gentle, with an indescribable smile, as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of life.

Ding: Master, how are you? You're finally... starting to think.

Ying Zheng's pupils suddenly contracted, and a chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

This tone, this attitude... are completely different from before!

"Who are you?" Ying Zheng's voice was terrifyingly low. "The 'master' you speak of, are you referring to me, or to that so-called 'Original Emperor'? You brought me here to conquer the universe and gather luck. What is your purpose?"

A series of questions came out like a barrage of cannonballs.

The system, or rather, the existence hidden behind the system, seemed to enjoy Ying Zheng's confusion and anger at the moment.

It was silent for a moment before slowly speaking, a hint of respect in its voice: "Who am I? I am 'Huang', the 'Tao', the 'Singularity', the 'Gate' between the 'Beginning' and the 'End'. You can think of me as a 'program', a 'screening program' designed to find 'qualified individuals'."

"As for 'Primordial Emperor'...that's not your name, that's your 'job title'."

"Title?" Ying Zheng frowned.

"That's right." The system's voice became distant. "Above the heavens and myriad worlds, there exists a grand 'game.' The players who participate in this game are called 'Dao Lords.' Each 'Dao Lord' chooses a 'seed,' an 'avatar' that carries their will and power, and releases it into the 'chessboard universe' of the lower realms."

"As these 'incarnations' grow, they will awaken their own 'Tao', establish their own 'country', and gather their own 'luck'.

When their strength and will are sufficient to resonate with the Dao Master himself, they will inherit the Dao Master's title and become the new Dao Master."

"And you, Ying Zheng, are the 'seed' chosen by the 'Primordial Daoist Master.' 'Original Great Emperor' is the 'title' of the 'Primordial Daoist Master.'"

"Those fifteen beams of light, representing the elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, the cycle of time and space... are the fifteen 'Emperors' under the command of the 'Primordial Dao Master', who govern the fundamental laws of the universe. Their avatars have come to guide you, confirming your eligibility to inherit the 'title.'"

The system's explanation exploded in Ying Zheng's mind like thunder.

Chessboard Universe? Dao Master? Seed? Incarnation? Title?

These words completely overturned his understanding of the world.

It turns out that his millennia of struggle, the empire he built, and the universe he conquered were all just a "qualifying round"?

His proud words "I am the Heavenly Constitution" are nothing but a weak manifestation of the power of his "title" in the face of the will of "Yuanshi Daozhu"?

"Ridiculous!" Ying Zheng laughed in anger. "My will, my way, were all created by me! My empire, my people, my laws, are not the puppet show of some 'Primordial Dao Master'!"

"Puppet?" The system's voice was tinged with mockery. "You are wrong. 'Primordial Dao Master' didn't control you. He simply gave you a 'starting point.' Your 'dominance,' your 'imperial path,' your 'I am the Heavenly Law,' are all your own choices. It is precisely this unique 'Dao' that allowed you to stand out from countless 'seeds' and attract the attention of 'Primordial Dao'."

"Do you think that any mortal who obtains the system can become you?"

"Do you think any emperor can use 'laws' as his soldiers and 'luck' as his armor to conquer the heavens and reshape the universe?"

"No, you can't. Only you, Ying Zheng, can do this. Because your 'Tao' and 'Yuanshi's' Tao are of the same origin."

"Same origin?" Ying Zheng's heart moved.

"Yes," the system, or "Huang," explained. "The 'Dao' of 'Yuanshi' is 'I establish the laws of all things, and I am eternal.' And your 'Dao' is 'Laws are the guiding principles, and I am the Constitution of Heaven.' You both seek to define the rules of the entire universe with your own will. This is the most fundamental resonance."

"Therefore, the 'God-Lord' of the 'Rebirth Universe' will regard you as a grave threat. Your very existence is a challenge and subversion of the 'Original Rules' he represents. If you grow up, you can even replace him and become the new 'rules' themselves."

"And 'Yuanshi' sent someone to take you here because he hopes you will return to the position of 'Dao Lord' and stand shoulder to shoulder with him to fight against the true 'chess player' behind 'Nothingness'."

Ying Zheng was silent.

As he digested this massive amount of information, the anger in his heart gradually subsided, replaced by an unprecedented calmness and clarity.

It turned out to be the case.

He is not a pawn.

He is more like an...heir with high hopes.

"Then," Ying Zheng slowly raised his head, the imperial aura in his eyes blazing again, even more intensely than before, "Where is 'Yuanshi Daozhu'? I want to see him."

"He can't see you." Huang's voice turned serious. "The 'chess players' of 'Yuanshi' and 'Xuwu' are the two opposing sides of the universe. If their wills collide directly, it will lead to the collapse of the entire universe. They can only play the game through their 'incarnations' and 'seeds'."

"You now have two choices."

"First, accept the guidance and return to the Yuanshi camp, becoming the new Primordial Emperor. Obtain the complete inheritance and power of the Yuanshi. Then, on behalf of the Yuanshi, conquer the Afterlife universe and defeat the being behind the Divine Lord."

"second……"

Huang paused, as if he was choosing his words.

"Second, refuse guidance. Use your own strength to forge a third path that belongs neither to 'Yuanshi' nor to 'Wangsheng'. This path will be extremely difficult, and you will be considered an enemy by both factions. But if you succeed, you will surpass 'Daozhu' and become a true being... 'outside the chessboard'."

A cold arc appeared at the corner of Ying Zheng's mouth.

"My choice, do I need to ask?"

"I, Ying Zheng!"

"Born as the Emperor of the Great Qin, and dead as the soul of the Great Qin!"

"My way, my empire, everything I own belongs only to me!"

"Whether it's 'Yuanshi' or 'Wangsheng', if they want to use me or control me, they must be prepared to be uprooted by me!"

"I will not follow other people's paths!"

"I will forge my own path!"

"I, not only want to overturn this chessboard!"

"I will become the only one who plays chess!"

The sound, like the nine-day divine thunder, resounded throughout the Zhangtai Palace and the entire eternal universe!

At this moment, the tens of billions of terrifying luck seemed to be inspired by his will, boiling and gathering madly, turning into golden dragons of luck, circling and roaring behind him!

These dragons of fortune no longer only bear the mark of "Da Qin", but also embody the indomitable and autocratic will of Emperor Ying Zheng!

They are undergoing a qualitative transformation!

Evolve from the "Emperor's Luck" to the "Dignity of the Taoist Master"!

"Huang" deep in his consciousness seemed to be shocked by Ying Zheng's earth-shaking declaration. He was silent for a long time before he let out a long sigh.

"As expected... Yuanshi was not wrong about you. Your choice is the most Yuanshi choice."

"From today on, the restrictions of the 'system' will be completely lifted. I, 'Huang', will no longer be your guide, but a witness to your 'Tao'."

"Go ahead, 'Primordial Emperor'... no, 'First Emperor'."

"Use your 'laws' to judge the heavens and all the worlds."

"Let all 'Dao Masters' and all 'Chess Players' remember your name!"

"Because, you will be the biggest 'variable' of this era!"

The voice fell and completely dissipated.

Ying Zheng could feel the faint sense of "contract" between himself and the system completely disappear. In its place was an unprecedented sense of absolute control over his own power and destiny!

He slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes seemed to reflect the birth and death of the entire universe.

He is no longer the "player" who needs system guidance.

He is the "rule" himself!