Daqin Zhentiansi

On top of the imperial city.

Crown Prince Ying Rong leaned on the railing and gazed into the distance, his eyes sweeping over the array of barbarian king heads displayed below the city, symbolizing the achievements of Chenzhou's expansion. A ripple stirred in his heart. He gripped the railing tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force: "Expanding territory! This is the way of an emperor! I led the army north, carved out Chenzhou, and built a city on the icy plains. My merit is no less than that of my fifth brother."

"Zhang Qingyang, does this prince now meet your standards...?"

He knew what Zhang Yuan had done by attending the Spring Mountain gathering.

The secret speculations and rumors circulating among the people below the city about Qingyang Marquis's "great achievements that overshadow the emperor", "being hidden away in the East Sea", and "fading out of the core due to injury" will all be completely crushed under the overwhelming force of Zhang Qingyang's return to the Great Qin with Yangtianzhou!

Ying Rong did not seek to compete with Zhang Qingyang in military achievements; he only hoped to catch Zhang Qingyang's eye.

The Fifth Prince, Ying Li, stood up straight on the city wall.

The achievement of destroying the Northern Yan state stirred his heart.

His fingertips unconsciously caressed the sword of the Northern Yan emperor that he had captured at his waist, and the ambition and pride in his heart that he could not suppress were like a sharp blade about to break through the ground.

"My king has conquered the kingdom and pacified the north; this achievement should be ranked first among all the princes! As for Zhang Qingyang..."

The thought had barely formed in his mind when a barely perceptible hint of reserve flickered across his lips.

"Boom——!!!"

It was as if the nine heavens were being torn apart by a pair of invisible giant hands!
Suddenly, billions of divine rays of light burst forth from the eastern sky, piercing through the chaos!
A magnificent river of sword light, whose grandeur is beyond description and whose length cannot be measured, stretches across the sky!
That was no longer a mortal sword shadow, but a dazzling galaxy formed from the most fundamental Dao imprints and the will to submit of thirty million immortal and demonic cultivators of Yangtian Continent!
Endless streams of spiritual light and stars flowed, converged, and swirled in the River of Swords.

Each star shines with a radiance that is either ethereal or profoundly demonic, representing a powerful and once unruly figure who once dominated a region!
At this moment, these thirty million stars, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, carrying the immense power to shatter nebulae, rushed into the boiling Heavenly Dao Barrier of Yongtian Continent!
In the very center of this divine galaxy where all stars are silent and all paths bow down, a figure, as upright as a divine spear supporting heaven and earth, shatters the void as he arrives!

The dark gold python robe fluttered in the raging starry river of sword energy, and the Qilin on the robe, symbolizing the War Lord of Qin, seemed to come alive, its dragon eyes radiating a mysterious light that pierced through the nine netherworlds!

The black iron chain around his waist clanged and rang out with a rhythmic sound like a regular vibration.

His face was as cold and stern as ancient ice, and between his brows was a deep sense of composure and vicissitude after experiencing mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and questioning his heart in the Sword Tomb.

Zhang Yuan, Marquis of Qingyang of the Great Qin Dynasty!

Zhang Yuan stood atop the boiling galaxy, facing the figure in black robes who ruled over all directions at the summit of Zhenlong, and bowed with clasped hands.

His voice boomed like thunder from the heavens, each syllable carrying the submission of countless lives and the allegiance of an entire continent, echoing throughout the nine heavens and ten earths:
"Your subject, Zhang Yuan—!"

Before the sound faded, the world fell silent!
A million eyes widened in shock, and countless gasps of astonishment coalesced into a suppressed wave of horror!

"By His Majesty's decree, cleanse Yangtian of its demonic influence!"

He suddenly looked up, his gaze like the tangible golden light of the sun, piercing through the stars and divine light, reaching the godlike figure at the end of the imperial steps:
"Where the might of the Great Qin army points, immortals and demons bow down! The trillions of living beings, the tens of millions of cultivators, and the vast lands and rivers of Yangtian Continent... today, all belong to the Great Qin!"

Dead!

Absolute silence enveloped Chengtian Square!

Even the sound of the wind and breathing seemed to be absorbed by this earth-shattering declaration!
The indignation and pride on the faces of the people froze instantly, turning into an incredulous blankness, their mouths agape, yet no sound could be uttered.

Every star in the River of Swords stung their eyes and made their hearts tremble.

The managers of Yuyuan Trading Company and Jiuchuan Alliance had their pupils shrink to pinpoints, and the small abacuses they used to calculate the value fell to the ground with a "clatter".

The molten lava turtle, the sea-devouring behemoth, the enormous spoils of the East China Sea...

Compared to that unparalleled achievement that encompassed the entire Yangtian Continent, it was as insignificant as dust!
They gazed at the figure in the dark gold python robe as if looking up at a giant god who held up the starry sky.

The Fifth Prince Ying Li's hand, which was resting on his sword, suddenly froze, and the sword beneath his fingertips became icy cold.

His composure and confidence were like a fragile glass mirror, cracking in the face of Zhang Yuan's overwhelming divine power that swept in with the Milky Way!

His pupils contracted violently, and his blood seemed to freeze instantly!
To destroy a nation and pacify the north?

Compared to this monumental achievement that swept across the continent of immortals and demons and led the Great Dao to submit, it was as laughable as a child showing off a pebble!

His Adam's apple bobbed, and a metallic taste rose in his throat.

The eldest prince, Ying Rong, had an extremely complex expression in his eyes, a sense of insignificance that he could not suppress when facing a true "giant".

Duke Jiang Zhengcheng of Qi felt a chill rush from the soles of his feet to the top of his head!
He clung tightly to the railing to keep from collapsing. He muttered to himself, a voice only he could hear: "One Continent...is that the realm of immortals and demons bowing down...submitting...?"

Overwhelmed by immense relief, the cold sweat on his back had transformed into a chilling awe.

His initial "relief" after surrendering and his somewhat complicated feelings about the scene of presenting prisoners were instantly replaced by immense fear and boundless submission!

The look in their eyes as they looked at Zhang Yuan was filled with unforgettable shock and deep-seated awe!

Those thoughts that had been hidden among the ministers, who had speculated that Marquis Qingyang had "retired due to injury," "lost his edge," or "become the target of jealousy for his great achievements," were now crushed to dust by an invisible force, leaving not even a trace!
All eyes were drawn to the one-kneed figure in the center of the starry sky, leaving only a pure shock and disbelief as if witnessing a miracle!

It seemed that only the surging cauldron of chaos, the emperor whom all people looked up to, and the warlord who held a sword across the starry river and led an entire continent to submit to him remained between heaven and earth!

In this breathtaking spectacle that seemed to freeze time itself—

The endless divine light above the nine heavens suddenly collapsed inward!
In the very center of the sky, an immeasurably large, radiant golden seal suddenly materialized.

The seal knob is a nine-clawed celestial dragon coiled around the stars, and the bottom of the seal is boldly inscribed with the two mysterious seal characters "雍天" (Yong Tian), which resemble a star map!
It slowly descended.

With each inch it fell, the Yangtianzhou Sword River faded a little, but its immense sword intent was completely extracted and injected into the surging earth veins of Yongtianzhou.

With each inch it descends, the vast sea of ​​clouds transforms into a clear, flowing chain of rules, upon which hang the phantoms of the Netherworld, the Alchemy Peak, and the Heavenly Net.

With each inch it fell, countless enormous bronze cauldron shadows appeared in the void.

It is a vital instrument of state power, governing the nine provinces!
The central cauldron is engraved with the prayers of the people and the veins of mountains and rivers, and its mouth spews forth the breath of chaos!

"When the Three Realms are in chaos, calamities will inevitably arise." Emperor Yuankang finally spoke.

The voice was devoid of joy or anger, yet it was as if the laws of nature had been etched into the void.

"Today, I, holding the Seal of Heaven, and based on the foundation of the submission of the Yang Heaven, re-establish the cycle of the Three Realms—the mortal realm dwells in the mountains and rivers, wielding the power of qi, blood, and martial arts; the Netherworld is submerged in the Nine Netherworlds, binding souls and locking spirits; the Immortal Realm hangs in the Nine Heavens Star Ruins, enacting all laws of immortality! No one may overstep their bounds!"

As his imperial robes fluttered, he pointed a finger!
The Yongtian Cauldron erupted with a beam of light that pierced through the three realms!

Beneath the cauldron, a vast and boundless continental phantom, adorned with the illusory images of divine beasts and immortal mountains, suddenly coalesced, lifting the entire Yongtian Continent upwards with a thunderous roar—piercing through layers of shattered gale barriers and tearing apart the chaotic mist that had permeated the area for ten thousand years…

Finally, it hovered atop the endless starry sea of ​​the nine heavens!
Trillions of stars slowly rotated around Yongtian Continent, as if welcoming the new ruler who had returned to the starry sky after being isolated for 100,000 years!

The starry sea spun overhead, while the fierce winds that forged countless soldiers howled beneath their feet.

Emperor Yuankang stood alone at the end of the imperial steps, the hem of his black robe brushing against the ground where the stars shimmered.

He never looked away from the boundless deep space, where several enormous cracks that pierced through eternity and spanned galaxies appeared and disappeared behind the nebula.

That was a battlefield far more expansive than Yangtianzhou, a prison far heavier than the Sword Tomb.

Zhang Yuan shattered the void and landed in front of the steps. The heavy metallic clang of his python robe and chains drowned out the twelve surging pillars of fortune light from the Heavenly Suppression Division.

He bowed deeply and remained silent.

At this moment, no words are needed.

With the Heavenly Emperor as the seal and the Nine Tripods as the foundation, the Three Realms are ordered.

The true flames of war for supremacy in this world have only just begun!
As the illusory image of the vast continent supporting Yongtianzhou hovered atop the Nine Heavens Star Sea, the chaotic aura gushing from the cauldron's mouth cascaded down like a waterfall, and the chains of laws connecting the three realms resonated endlessly in the void.

Emperor Yuankang stood atop the imperial steps, his black robes fluttering against the star-paved jade staircase. His gaze pierced through the vast, ancient rift deep within the endless sea of ​​stars, and his voice suddenly rose, resounding throughout the universe like a divine decree: "Yongtian is the pivot, establishing order in the Three Realms! Yet chaos remains unresolved, and the Nine Provinces are not yet unified!"

With a flick of his sleeves, the Emperor's robes unfurled, and the surging Yongtian Cauldron beneath his feet emitted boundless light. The immense power of the Great Dao poured forth from Yongtian Continent like a surging torrent of stars!

The optical flow splits into four streams.

A vast expanse of pure Yang energy stained the smoke and fire of Liangzhou's beacon towers red, and the aura of war and blood merged with the Great Dao, condensing into a colossal shield of Xuanjia armor that shattered the void.

A vibrant green hue permeated the deep forests of Qingtianzhou, where ancient trees, some thousands of years old, suddenly rose to the sky, their leaf veins bearing the marks of longevity runes.

A dark and boundless aura pressed down on the Chenzhou Ice Plain, and the barbarian king's head array rose up with totem battle spirits, resonating with the dragon veins beneath the ice.

A scorching and domineering force ignited the remaining brilliance of the Sword River in Yangtian Continent, and the Great Dao imprint that made immortals and demons bow down transformed into crimson gold chains, anchoring the newly attached soil!

—The five continents are connected by the Great Dao, together we will build the foundation of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty!
"boom--!"

The resounding echoes of the nation's vital instruments resonated like thunder!

Before the Zhenlongtai Terrace, the illusory images of the Nine Cauldrons rotate.

The Confucian aura rose from Qingtianzhou, condensing into the phantom of a scholar-official in black robes and a wide belt, holding a jade tablet and bowing as he recited the "Yu Gong" (Tribute of Yu), with the landscape and geography manifesting in accordance with his voice.

The chanting of Buddhist hymns pierced through the netherworld, and the golden Arhat statue of Liangzhou Ancient Temple emerged from the lotus, holding the swastika symbol in his palm and rotating through the six realms, its purifying power cleansing away resentful and malevolent spirits.

The illusory image of the immortal alchemy cauldron condensed above Yangtian Continent, with pure energy rising amidst flowing cloud patterns, refining the remains of immortals and demons into spiritual rain and sweet dew, nourishing trillions of living beings...

Confucianism establishes human ethics, Buddhism governs reincarnation, and immortality is achieved by immortality!

The three schools of Buddhism and Taoism submitted to the Yongtian Seal and jointly obeyed the imperial edict!

Ripples spread across the void, and twelve pillars of light of destiny burst forth from the direction of the Heavenly Guardian Office, transforming into the illusory image of a crown with twelve embroidered patterns that hovered behind Emperor Yuankang. From the pillars of light emerged twelve figures with profound auras, their faces covered in black armor and their robes embroidered with stars, who shouted in unison: "By the mandate of Heaven! Guard the Three Realms!"

Emperor Yuankang pointed his finger in the air and said, "Your eldest son, Ying Rong, shall rule the northern border, be granted the territory of Chenzhou, and be enfeoffed as Prince Rong! He shall also serve as the Inspector of Qingtianzhou!"

"The fifth prince, Ying Li, has rendered outstanding service in conquering Yan and pacifying the borders. He is hereby granted the title of Prince Li and appointed as a Privy Councilor!"

"The third prince, Ying Xian, is to guard the southern region, pacify Chongjiang, and is hereby granted the title of Prince Xian! He is also bestowed with a golden book and an iron certificate!"

"Han Qi, Duke of Ningguo! He conquered Eastern Wei, expanded the territory by three commanderies, and was promoted to King Ningwu! He was appointed Grand General of the Eastern Expedition!"

"Ji Liang, Marquis of Xichang, guarding the eastern border, has been promoted to Marquis of Jinghai! He is now the Military Governor of Zhenhai Army!"

"Lu Jun, Duke of Cheng, the Pillar of Heaven, is hereby promoted to Duke of Fuguo! He is also granted the title of Grand Commandant!"

"Marquis Su Jing of Changning, who has brought order to the court, is hereby promoted to Duke Zhongyi! He shall be in charge of the Censorate!"

"Wang Anzhi has been promoted to Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion!"

"Sun Qi is hereby granted the title of Earl of Zhilue and appointed as the Grand Councilor!"

"Wang Ben! Guarding Chenzhou, a thousand miles of land, he is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Jingbei! He is bestowed with the Ice Wolf totem!"

"Li Mu! The Qingtian Bandit Suppression Army, promoted to General of Heavenly Might! Leading the Qingzhou Bandit Suppression Army!"

"Zhou Tong! He is hereby appointed Marshal Fubo of the Vast Sea! Commander of the Liangzhou Navy!"

……

Civil officials, military generals, and commanders of armies all received imperial titles.

One by one, figures stepped forward at the sound of Emperor Yuankang's voice, bowing to receive their titles.

"Qin Wuyai! Commander of the Heavenly Guards, suppress the Nine Netherworlds and Yellow Springs, bestowed the title of War Marquis of Prison Suppression! Granted the Nine Heavens Prison Suppression Golden Pattern!"

"Iron Punishment! Commander of the Xuanjia Dragon Cavalry, unparalleled in breaking formations, conferred the title of Earl of Cuicheng! Leading the Heavy Cavalry of the Martial Guard!"

"Chu Chaoyang! Deploy the Kunyu Grand Formation to ward off demons, and be granted the title of Marquis of the Eight Desolations Demon Suppression!"

"Yuan Tong! Protect the Emperor through this tribulation, appointed Commander of the Heavenly Shadow Guard! In charge of the Emperor's Shadow Guard!"

"Yin Jiuyou! Suppress the Netherworld Ghost Path, and be granted the title of Marquis of Jiuyou Prison!"

"Lei Hao! Slay the evil spirits and dispel the demonic aura, and be granted the title of Marquis of Exorcism and Manifestation!"

"Battle Without Limits! Master the Ten Directions Annihilation Formation, and be granted the title of Marquis of Destruction!"
……

Within the Zhen Tian Division, figures also took flight.

Starting with Su Jing, the Marquis of Changning who had already been granted the title of Duke, and Qin Wuyai, Lei Hao, and others in the Zhen Tian Division, there were seventeen War Marquises, whose honors were unparalleled!

Emperor Yuankang paused.

At this moment, all eyes slowly turned to Zhang Yuan's location.

"Marquis Zhang Yuan of Qingyang! His sword reaches the heavens, even immortals and demons bow before him. He is promoted to Marquis of Qingyang! He is granted the Nine Bestowments and the Imperial Axe, and appointed to oversee the Twelve Guards of the Heavenly Guard!"

"Wow--"

The black iron chains coiled like a black dragon, Zhang Yuan's python robe was stained with black ink, and he carried a golden unicorn on his shoulder, treading on the Milky Way!

Behind him, thirty million immortal and demonic battle souls coalesced into a personal army to suppress demons, and they roared in submission: "We swear to serve the War Lord who protects the nation to the death!"

Emperor Yuankang suddenly turned around, his gaze like thunder tearing through the night sky, piercing straight to the four continents at the end of the starry sea where no one had returned!

With a sweep of his sleeve, the Emperor's seal shone brightly: "The nation has been established, the legal system has been set! Yet—the land is not yet pacified, how can it be called the Nine Provinces? The traces of war are still visible, how can the blood-stained blade be allowed to return to its sheath?!"

The roar, carrying the emperor's might, crashed into the very soul of every Qin subject: "I wish to restore our land! My ministers—who dares to raise the banner of war again for me?!"

"Your subject, Zhang Yuan, is willing to fight!!"

The black iron chains clanged and exploded!

The dark gold python robe transformed into ink-black battle armor, its roar carrying the battle spirits of thirty million immortals and demons, while the Yangtian Sword River surged above his head!

"Your subject, Marquis Jingbei Wang Ben, is willing to fight!!"

Blood wolf totems rose from the frozen plains of Chenzhou, and behind them, the armored cavalry raised their cold iron spears, shattering the void with the sound of frozen earth cracking!

"Your subject! General Li Mu of Heavenly Might—is willing to fight!!"

In the ancient forest of Qingtianzhou, the phantom of a bronze giant axe wrapped in vines cleaved through the clouds!

"Your subject! Marshal Zhou Tong of the Fubo Army—is willing to fight!!"

On the shore of Liangzhou's vast ocean, the majestic Xuan Whale, standing ten thousand feet tall, roars and stirs up raging waves that could engulf the Milky Way!

Thousands of newly promoted nobles, leaders of immortal sects, and Vajra warriors of Buddhism stepped forward, their fighting spirit soaring to the heavens: "We, your subjects—are willing to expand the territory of Great Qin! We will fight to the death and never retreat!"

this moment!
As if the Divine Court of Yongtian Continent were suspended in the starry sea, the power of the Great Dao of the Five Continents converged into a golden torrent, lifting up the black-robed emperor's figure.

Beneath his feet lay the slumbering netherworld, behind him the celestial palace of stars suspended in the sky, and ahead—

It was an ironclad torrent arrayed in an endless galaxy, with black battle banners fluttering in the wind as they conquered the nine continents, heading towards that vast battlefield torn apart by chaos and star marks!
The immortal military might of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty has pierced through the three realms of time and space! (End of Chapter)