Chapter 1419: Qin Shi Huang

In the opulent, magnificent palace.

A tall, imposing man clad in a black dragon robe sat upright, attending to numerous state affairs, when suddenly he froze, his presence radiating an indescribable majesty.

A look of shock appeared on his face, as if he had witnessed something beyond his comprehension.

Such a lapse in composure was utterly inconceivable for him.

"Your Majesty! What has happened?"

The attendants stepped forward, their faces filled with concern.

And a trace of uncertainty.

Those who served Qin Shi Huang understood his character all too well.

He was a great man who remained unmoved even if heaven fell.

Even during the recent rebellion of the world's greatest sword saint, Gai Nie, Qin Shi Huang had never lost his composure, though he was furious.

"I have suddenly felt unwell."

Qin Shi Huang regained his composure.

"Shall I summon the imperial physicians?"

One eunuch spoke softly; seeing Qin Shi Huang offer no reply, he immediately understood and turned to call for the physicians in a hushed tone.

"A peculiar interface suddenly appeared in my mind! Could it be... that my spirit has been stretched too thin? No! It could also be some petty maneuver by the Hundred Schools..."

Qin Shi Huang's gaze flickered, cold and tinged with murderous intent.

When speaking of such strange illusions, the first to come to mind would be the Yin-Yang School... but then Qin Shi Huang shook his head, rejecting this conclusion.

"The Yin-Yang School? No! At present, I am still cooperating with them. If they truly dared to create something like this... and I uncover it, they will be courting death."

Qin Shi Huang had absolute confidence.

Though the Yin-Yang School was mysterious and elusive, if Qin Shi Huang truly decided to eradicate them, they would have no path but death.

Dong Huang Tai Yi is no fool—he would not dare do such a thing.

"The Confucians... no, given their grand and righteous path, the likelihood is low—but not impossible."

"... The most likely suspect? Probably the Mohists. But aside from their mechanical arts, do they possess such mastery over the spirit? How intriguing."

Qin Shi Huang placed the bamboo slips on the desk, his gaze deep and unreadable.

He already had several hypotheses in mind.

Yet to reach a true conclusion, he must gather more information and slowly deduce the truth.

Soon, the physicians arrived and conducted a comprehensive examination of his condition... the final result: though somewhat fatigued, his physical health posed no issue.

As for fatigue... it meant nothing to Qin Shi Huang.

For most of the time, his body was in a state of exhaustion.

He dismissed the physicians, then waved his hand, signaling the eunuchs beside him to summon the Yin-Yang School members residing in the palace.

Then Qin Shi Huang remained seated, no longer attending to state affairs, but coldly staring at the virtual interface in his mind, murmuring:

"Let me see! Is this illusion... something created by the Hundred Schools... or some other unforeseen circumstance..."

Qin Shi Huang entered the Daolegong Society chat room, and after a moment, understood how to operate it.

Qin Shi Huang: "May I ask you..."

"Who are you?"

Bai Hu Zi: "I am the Four Emperors of the Sea, Bai Hu Zi! Gura gura gura."

Qin Shi Huang: "The title 'Emperor' of the Four Emperors of the Sea? Interesting... Is the Emperor of the Sea a vast empire built upon the ocean? Or... are you pirates?"

Qin Shi Huang narrowed his eyes, his gaze instantly turning sharp and piercing.

The title 'Emperor' is not one to be casually assumed.

Even the Seven Warring States dared call themselves only 'King' or 'Great King'.

Bai Hu Zi: "I was, in my youth. Not anymore."

I dare not cling to the name 'pirate'—that would draw the wrath of Dragon."

Gura gura gura! Just call me an adventurer."

Mengqi Lage: "... Don't joke, Grandpa Bai Hu! You're just being gracious to me."

Dragon smiled bitterly—there was no such thing as a crackdown! Bai Hu Zi was a man who could single-handedly challenge the entire world.

Bai Hu Zi: "No need for words! Aside from changing my public title from pirate to adventurer, I've done nothing else—it's merely a small matter to me."

Qin Shi Huang: "..."

Qin Shi Huang felt bewildered. What was this? Pirate turned adventurer? Whatever...

Whether pirate or adventurer, under current circumstances, their scale must be small—no one with only a few thousand or a few hundred men would dare call themselves 'Emperor'... If they truly did, it would be laughable! "I haven't clarified the situation yet—hold off on targeting them... wait until I understand fully, then decide."

Qin Shi Huang made his decision.

Facing something utterly alien, he did not display the tyrannical might of the First Emperor, but instead showed the opposite: cautious prudence.

A man who only knew brute force could never have become the First Emperor who ruled the land of Huaxia and achieved unification.

Luo Hao: "I am the God-Slayer, Supreme Commander of the Wu Lin Alliance."

Tony Not the Richest: "I am the greatest inventor! Mr. Tony Stark."

... Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "I am the Fallen Angel, Blackie! By the way, Mr. Tony... your claim of being the greatest inventor? Princess Lala might have something to say."

Tony Not the Richest: "Hah... what could she possibly say?"

Princess Lala: "Mr. Tony... and Wugeng Liuli? Why did you both call me?"

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "Clearly! Tony wants to challenge you to a contest of technological prowess."

Princess Lala, what are you waiting for?"

Princess Lala: "Hmm... really?"

Princess Lala's eyes lit up for an instant; staying at the Shiroki household had been a bit boring lately, and if she could compete with Iron Man in technology... it would probably be quite interesting. Tony Not the Richest: "No... I mean, I'm the strongest scientist among ordinary people! Princess Lala's kind... is an exception."

Tony Not the Richest: "So, there's nothing wrong with what I said!"

Princess Lala: "...... So you're not going to compete? Fine then."