Mythological Revival Begins with Sanxingdui

"Chi You, the God of War?"

Jiang Ran was somewhat taken aback.

The style within the ruins is similar, yet different, suggesting it represents a derivative civilization.

Lu Shu wasn't entirely sure either.

After all, it had been dormant for thousands of years and didn't know much about later civilizations.

But Lu Shu's next sentence instantly invigorated Jiang Ran.

【Master, the lineage of the Warlord is most skilled in gene modification. If you can control this relic, you might be able to unlock the gene lock without the Nine Cauldrons.】

Among the three giants of ancient Chinese civilization, Emperor Yan was skilled in plant genes, Emperor Huang was skilled in animal genes, and only the Lord of War was most skilled in human genes.

He was the only being in ancient times who could withstand mechs with his bare body.

They can even genetically modify themselves to become invulnerable to weapons and fire.

Jiang Ran's super adaptability is inherited from the genes of the Bingzhu lineage.

"What do I need to do?"

Jiang Ran was somewhat tempted.

Each historical site has an AI system in charge of its management; all you need to do is gain its approval.

As soon as Lu Shu finished speaking, Jiang Ran noticed that a figure had appeared in the main hall at some point.

"Welcome to the ancient Dian Kingdom, distinguished guest."

This is a woman dressed in gorgeous attire, whose every gesture exudes elegance and majesty.

"Who are you?"

Jiang Ran looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

Judging from their appearance, the other party was no different from a real person, but the ancient Dian Kingdom had been submerged in the lake for thousands of years, so it was impossible for any real person to have survived.

Therefore, the probability that the other party is a cyborg is higher.

"I am Queen Dian Jiao of the ancient Dian Kingdom."

The woman slowly revealed her identity.

"Impossible! Queen Dianjiao lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty. If she were alive, she would be at least two thousand years old. How could you possibly be her!"

Jiang Ran expressed disbelief.

After all, since the Investiture of the Gods, the genes of all living beings have been restricted. Not to mention humans, even the longest-living tortoise could not possibly live this long.

"Has more than two thousand years already passed?"

Dian Jiao let out a long, soft sigh, her gaze becoming deep.

Jiang Ran didn't reply, but just looked at her silently.

"To be precise, I am the vessel of her consciousness. The reason I am still alive is because of a promise."

Perhaps realizing he hadn't explained himself clearly, he added a sentence.

"What promise?"

Jiang Ran became interested.

"A promise to someone."

"Who?"

"Ying Zheng!"

When Dian Jiao uttered the name, Jiang Ran's pupils contracted, and he thought he had misheard.

"That's impossible! How could it be him! There's a limit to lying!"

Jiang Ran immediately denied the other party's answer.

According to historical records, Dian Jiao lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty, while Ying Zheng lived during the Qin Dynasty. It was impossible for the two to have any interaction.

"Ha, who says people from different eras can't have interactions? Aren't we from the same era?"

Dian Jiao was not angry at Jiang Ran's rebuttal. Instead, she chuckled and asked in return.

"..."

Jiang Ran fell silent instantly.

Yes!

Isn't he talking to people from two thousand years ago right now?

"May I ask what kind of promise it is?"

Jiang Ran changed the subject.

"Help him guard this place and prevent future generations from restarting the ancient civilization."

Dian Jiao's words once again surprised Jiang Ran.

"Wait, my mind's a bit muddled. You mean Ying Zheng asked you to stop future generations from restarting civilization? Why?"

Jiang Ran actually wanted to ask, "Why did you listen to him?"

After all, Qin Shi Huang had been dead for countless years, and the two sides weren't even on the same side. Why should Dian Jiao listen to him?

"It seems you don't know much about this great emperor of all time."

Dian Jiao chuckled softly, then said in an unprecedented tone, "When you see an emperor who rules the world willing to sacrifice himself to save all living beings, you will understand why he is called the greatest emperor of all time."

"What did he do?"

Jiang Ran felt as if she had stumbled upon an incredible secret.

"Back then, the seven kingdoms fought for supremacy, causing immense suffering to the people. King Ying Zheng of Qin swept across the six kingdoms and unified the world, possessing power comparable to that of ancient kings. If he wanted, the Qin Dynasty could last for thousands of years without any problem. But he did not. Even though he knew that immortality was just a thought away from creating a dynasty that would last for ten thousand years, he did not activate the ancient civilization."

Not only that, after unifying the world, he also took the initiative to seal off all the technology at that time, just to give the people a chance to survive. Everyone said that he was a tyrant who burned books and buried scholars alive, but no one knows how much he silently bore.

But how could he possibly control all the sparks of civilization by himself? For example, in some remote places, the sparks of ancient civilization still exist in the ancient Shu Kingdom and our ancient Dian Kingdom. He knew that it would be difficult for him to achieve this goal by himself alone.

And so... he died!

After his death, Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Chu, and Han Xin, the God of War, appeared. You don't really think these people were ordinary people, do you?

They were all products of the transformations of ancient civilizations, and various civilizations emerged, attempting to seize power, unaware that it was all part of his plan.

Dian Jiao recounts her story in detail, revealing another version of the historical truth.

Jiang Ran finally understood that this was all part of Ying Zheng's plan. He knew that as long as he was alive, no other civilization would dare to show its face.

That's why he chose death, and then secretly guided others to gradually take down those civilizations that had jumped out.

By putting yourself into the game, you gain a significant advantage over fate!

It was only after learning the truth that Dian Jiao willingly became his pawn.

Just like the joke among netizens, if you travel to any period of ancient times, you'll want to conquer the world and become the boss. But in the Qin Dynasty, everyone would be willing to be his pawn.

"But why did he do this? Human genes are already restricted, and ancient civilizations are sealed off, so why go on to exterminate them all?"

Jiang Ran didn't understand.

Why must human civilization be completely eradicated? Is it really just the decree of the ancient kings to allow for a period of peace and recuperation?

"Because he wants to create a pure land for future generations, a pure land without any trace of ancient civilization, so that those civilizations that once abandoned us will never return."

"You mean there's a possibility that the ancient civilization that left might return?"

This news caused a huge stir, and it sent chills down Jiang Ran's spine.

In that instant, many things came to mind.

This includes the "Eden Civilization" and the "Pharaoh Civilization" that Lu Shu had mentioned to him before.

They chose to leave to escape the war. If they suddenly returned, could humanity's current technology really stop them?

Or are you pinning your hopes on them not harming you?

"They might have had a chance to return in the past, but the First Emperor didn't give them that opportunity. After so many years of development, he has long since erased all traces of ancient civilization. Even if they wanted to come back, they wouldn't be able to find the coordinates. You don't really naively believe that Xu Fu's eastward voyage was to find the elixir of immortality, do you?"

Dian Jiao's words enlightened Jiang Ran.

Xu Fu sailed eastward!