Sky Curtain: The opening scene explains the four major cases of the Ming Dynasty plus the early Ming

night.

Two o'clock in the morning.

In a suite of a five-star hotel in Beiping's CBD.

Zhu Dijun suddenly sat up in bed, a fine layer of cold sweat beading on his forehead.

He dreamed about it again.

I dreamt of the bloody war for national restoration that lasted thirty years, of the meeting of three branches of Chinese blood under the walls of Nanjing, and of the colossal steel behemoths that blotted out the sky when the combined fleet set sail.

Those memories didn't seem like simulations; they were more like personal experiences, deeply imprinted on the depths of his soul.

The will belonging to "Emperor Zhongzu of Ming," that resolute determination and loneliness in protecting civilization, still echoed in his mind.

"call……"

He rubbed his throbbing temples, unable to fall asleep any longer.

He got up and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the brightly lit city that never sleeps.

Traffic flowed like a dragon, and neon lights flashed.

This is the world he wants to protect.

An era of peace, prosperity, and limitless possibilities.

He took out his phone and opened his live streaming account.

The backend is completely in chaos.

999+ private messages.

The tipping history is so long that the phone screen gets hot before you can even scroll to the bottom.

The comments section has become a carnival for netizens.

Countless people are frantically tagging him, calling out to him, discussing the magnificent ending, and the suspense he left behind regarding the "God of War of the Ming Dynasty".

Looking at those heartfelt messages, a warm feeling welled up in Zhu Dijun's heart.

He is not fighting alone.

On the other side of the screen, millions of eyes are watching him and supporting him.

He suddenly laughed.

Since we can't sleep, let's do something different for our family members who are also having trouble sleeping.

He took out simple live streaming equipment from his suitcase and skillfully set it up.

There was no prior notice or publicity.

At 2 a.m., he pressed the button to start the live broadcast.

……

"Buzz—"

Countless netizens, whether they were passionately arguing in forums or tossing and turning in bed, simultaneously felt their phones vibrate.

[The streamer you follow, "Jun Ge," has started broadcasting!]

At first, many people thought it was a system bug.

But when they instinctively opened the app and saw that familiar live stream room actually lit up, everyone went crazy!

"Holy crap?! Am I seeing things? Jun-ge is streaming?!"

"Two in the morning! Jun-ge, are you a monster?! Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare rest like this!"

["Ahhhh! My night owl's treat! Jun-ge, I love you!!"]

"Stop talking, brothers, I've already stormed in! Front row, selling sunflower seeds, drinks, and bottled water!"

In less than a minute, the number of viewers in the live stream broke through the 10 million mark at a speed that defies the laws of physics!

The screen lights up.

Instead of the familiar Tumu Fortress, what appeared was a modern hotel room.

Zhu Dijun was wearing casual pajamas, his face showing a hint of fatigue, but his eyes were unusually bright.

Hello, family.

His voice, transmitted clearly through the microphone, reached everyone's ears.

"Although starting the live stream now is a bit rushed, it fits my description of 'a few hours later'."

"Then, let's continue talking about Zhu Qizhen, the war god of the Ming Dynasty."

He paused, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"But before I get to him, here's the bonus I promised."

"I call this Easter egg—the 'Three Heroes' Meeting'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the background behind him instantly changed.

It's no longer a hotel room, but a quaint teahouse with a touch of cartoon style.

In the center of the teahouse, there is an eight-immortal table.

Beside the table sat three adorable chibi-style figures dressed in ancient costumes, with large heads and small bodies, looking exceptionally cute.

"Who are the three heroes? They are..."

Zhu Dijun's voice was like that of a mysterious revealer.

"Emperor Yingzong of the Great Song Dynasty, Zhao Shu."

In the picture, the little chibi figure on the left, wearing an ochre-yellow dragon robe, with a pale face and a frail demeanor, cups his hands in a gesture of respect towards the camera.

"Emperor Yingzong of the Great Yuan Dynasty, Shidebala."

The chibi-style figure in the middle, dressed in Mongolian noble attire, with sharp eyes and an aura of a steppe eagle, snorted and crossed his arms.

"And... our soon-to-be protagonist, Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen!"

The one on the right, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, with a youthful arrogance and innocence on his face, was curiously looking around at the chibi figures. Upon hearing this, he immediately puffed out his chest.

[Modern Live Streaming Room]

The moment Zhu Dijun finished his introduction, the entire comment section froze for 0.1 seconds.

Then came a complete boiling, like a volcanic eruption!

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! The Three Heroes' Meeting?! Emperor Yingzong of Song! Emperor Yingzong of Yuan! Emperor Yingzong of Ming?!"

["Pfft—Sorry, I couldn't help it! Jun-ge, you're a genius! Is this a meeting of three heroes? Is this the 'hero' from the story of three 'heroes' fighting Lü Bu? This is a meeting of unlucky guys!"]

"Upstairs, you've hit the nail on the head! Emperor Yingzong of Song, Zhao Shu, was crown prince for four years and emperor for four years, living his entire life in the shadow of Emperor Renzong and Empress Dowager Cao, and ultimately died. Emperor Yingzong of Yuan, Shidebala, vigorously implemented Han-style reforms, but was assassinated by a powerful minister during the Nanpo Incident at the young age of twenty! Emperor Yingzong of Ming... no need to say more, right? The God of War at Tumu Fortress! Although now Brother Jun has exposed that the Tumu Fortress was caused by the collusion between the civil officials and the border troops."

"Three heavyweight contenders! A heavyweight hapless loser!"

"Jun-ge is so unethical! Starting a live stream with this kind of bombshell at 2 AM, doesn't he let people get any sleep?!"

"Screw sleeping! Get up and party! Even if I die of exhaustion today, I'm going to watch this 'Three Heroes Gathering'!"

In the live stream, millions of viewers laughed uproariously, completely captivated by Zhu Dijun's brilliant and imaginative idea.

In the scene, three chibi-style AI characters begin their conversation.

The first to speak was naturally Zhu Qizhen, the Great War God of the Ming Dynasty.

He cleared his throat and looked at the other two with an arrogant expression:

"I am the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty! By the Mandate of Heaven, I possess the wealth and power of the four seas! May I ask which dynasty you two are rulers of?"

His arrogant demeanor caused Emperor Yingzong of Song, Zhao Shu, to frown slightly, but he simply replied, "I, Zhao Shu, the Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty."

Meanwhile, Emperor Yingzong of Yuan, Shidebala, let out a disdainful sneer.

"The Ming Dynasty? Never heard of it. The Great Cowards? A bunch of weaklings."

His eyes were disdainful, full of the wildness of the nomadic people of the grasslands.

"All I know is that the world was once the pastureland of my Great Mongol Empire! I, Borjigin Shidebala, am the fifth Khan of the Yuan Dynasty!"

"Insolence!" Zhu Qizhen slammed his fist on the table and stood up, glaring angrily at Shuodebala.

"You mere Mongol barbarians dare to call yourselves Khans before me? My ancestor, Emperor Taizu Gao, was the one who drove out you barbarians!"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Zhao Shu quickly stepped in to smooth things over:

"Please calm down, both of you. It is a strange coincidence that we have met here. I wonder... why are we called the 'Three Heroes' here?"

His question hit the nail on the head.

Zhu Qizhen also calmed down, stroked his chin, and said smugly:

"Is that even a question? It's because we all possess the title of 'Hero'! My civil and military achievements will surely usher in a golden age that surpasses even the Han and Tang dynasties. The title 'Hero' is truly well-deserved!"

Shuo Debala coldly said:

"I promote Han laws, rectify officialdom, and aspire to reform; therefore, I should be considered 'heroic'!"

Zhao Shu thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "I...I have been diligent in my duties and have loved my people like my own children..."

Just as the three were praising each other, Judy Jun's eerie voice, like the whisper of a devil, echoed throughout the teahouse.

"Um... the three of you, don't rush to praise yourselves."

"I just want to ask, do you all know your temple names, so why is it 'Emperor Yingzong'?"

"And... how did you three die?"