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Chapter 657: The First Emperor, Passing Away!
Chapter 657: The First Emperor, Passing Away!
In the end, Qin Muye decided to join in, treating it as a plot mission. This would help gauge the strength of the World Defenders Organization, preparing for the upcoming Information Sea, to avoid any unexpected setbacks.
The plan was straightforward despite the extensive preparations: Qin Muye would draw the hate, the Omega-class anomaly Rishu would seize the opportunity to strike, and finally, Taotie would finish the job. During this process, various forms of support would naturally be provided.
The Twelve Zodiac Doctors would also join in, even taking the lead to ensure the safety of all participating anomalies.
In total, the lineup was quite impressive, with fifty Omega-class anomalies mobilized. However, not all anomalies would be used; most were there as backups. For example, if Rishu failed to kill the First Emperor, other anomalies would step in.
Or if Qin Muye took a beating, anomalies would come to his aid and provide healing and other support.
"Is it really fair to call me over with such a grand lineup?" Qin Muye complained.
"Who else is more suitable? If you had hit the First Emperor a little harder back then, we wouldn't have to choose you," Doctor Long said.
Among the Twelve Zodiac Doctors, Doctor Long was the only one with a peculiar appearance. The other eleven doctors looked human, unlike Doctor Long, whose skin had already taken on a dragon-scale texture.
"Enough with the jokes. Think of a way to lure the First Emperor out," Doctor Long glanced around. Everything was set up, and they were waiting for the First Emperor to come out for the final strike. Even the terracotta soldiers had been evacuated to ensure the First Emperor's demise.
"Lure? Do you think the First Emperor is stupid, or that my taunting face is so powerful that he would ignore the benefits?" Qin Muye rolled his eyes. This was too far-fetched.
"What are you planning to do then? We can't just charge in without luring him out," Doctor Long felt a sense of foreboding at Qin Muye's expression.
"Can't we avoid violence? We are civilized, after all. I'll go in and lure him out."
"Your plan is no better than my 'lure' idea," Doctor Long was speechless.
"Fine, you take your time. I'll go in and bring him out. Remember to protect me; I'm just a weak scholar," Qin Muye said confidently before heading into Taiyi Palace.
Doctor Long didn't say anything but quickly adjusted the plan. He hadn't expected the reluctant Qin Muye to be so brave. The original plan was for Qin Muye to stand outside Taiyi Palace and draw attention, not to actually go in.
But this made the plan much easier to execute.
Qin Muye walked leisurely into the palace, which had returned to its original simple and grand appearance, free from the blood and flesh that once filled the halls.
On the throne sat a slightly bloated figure.
"You're back again?" The bloated figure was naturally the First Emperor, who immediately recognized Qin Muye. However, since he was just a short time away from peak recovery, he didn't foolishly engage in conflict.
Qin Muye looked at the First Emperor, who seemed to be acquiring the power of the Dragon-Serpent.
"Yep, I'm back. This time, my purpose is simple: I want your life," Qin Muye said bluntly.
The First Emperor didn't seem surprised at all, slowly standing up like a snake rising.
"My life is here. Do you dare to take it?"
There was no pressure or unusual phenomena, just a simple, calm statement.
But Qin Muye could see a large number of flesh buds appearing on the First Emperor's body, clearly using the power of the Mystic Fetus.
This Mystic Fetus wasn't ordinary flesh; it was rooted in the essence of the Dragon-Serpent deity.
"Ah, no need to be so aggressive. Shouldn't you be a bit more polite at this moment?" Qin Muye thought it was no wonder the First Emperor had remained silent despite being beaten for so long; he was truly stubborn.
But being stubborn with words was fine as long as he was weak in other areas.
So, as the First Emperor was about to speak, Qin Muye launched a surprise attack, pulling out Ji Shan and smashing it into the First Emperor's forehead.
This time, he was careful with the force, not smashing the First Emperor's head to pieces, but enough to make him see stars. The powerful blow made the First Emperor stagger, as he had no feet and relied on his serpent tail for support, which lacked a firm grip.
Then, with lightning speed, he rushed over, grabbed the other's tail, and dragged the First Emperor out. The group stationed outside were taken aback when they saw Qin Muye dragging a snake-like figure out. They had thought it was supposed to be a taunt, not that Qin Muye would knock the First Emperor out and drag him out. This was far from what they had imagined.
"Quick, I've got the First Emperor's attention, attack!!!" Qin Muye shouted, feeling the strain of drawing the monster's attention.
But everyone had only one thought: He wasn't drawing hate, he was dragging a tail.
Fortunately, thoughts were one thing, actions were another.
A life pod quickly opened, and a man with severe burns stepped out, holding a cow-horn bronze bow and an ordinary-looking wooden arrow with a sharpened tip. This arrow was called the Mulberry Arrow.
As he drew the bow, flames spread from his body, creating a terrifying heat that distorted the surrounding environment.
This was one of the aftereffects from the Sun-Shooting incident.
But the man paid no attention to his pain, focusing intently on aiming the arrow at the First Emperor.
Under this killing intent, the First Emperor instantly regained consciousness and tried to break free from Qin Muye's grip. After all, Qin Muye dragging him along gave him a predictable trajectory.
At this moment, the First Emperor understood that Qin Muye's words about taking his life were not empty threats but genuine.
"Rebellious son! How dare you betray your father!!!"
The First Emperor's words became his final words as the Mulberry Arrow pierced through his dragon-snake head.
In the cave, Taotie opened his mouth and began to devour everything about the First Emperor, from his body to his consciousness.
Doctor Long held a sword in his hand. The sword had no edge but bore the images of the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers.
The sword fell, severing the First Emperor's ties in time, making it easier for Taotie to consume him.
The other eleven doctors also used various anomalies, from scrolls to lists, from history books to mirrors.
Everything about the First Emperor was erased.
Qin Muye shuddered at the sight. If these people ever used such methods on him, he would be left with nothing but a shell.
"Alright, everyone evacuate in an orderly manner. Prepare for the follow-up work," Doctor Long said, his expression unchanged as he resealed the sword.
Taotie, heavily bloated from consuming the First Emperor, left the cave. He was almost at his limit, and the sheer cognitive load of the First Emperor, who spanned history, was almost too much for him. Fortunately, the other anomalies helped share the burden, or he would have exploded.
Sun-Shooter returned to the life pod. After firing the arrow, his condition worsened, and the burns on his body, which had previously subsided, flared up again, requiring immediate suppression.
As for the others, they also left. The doctors had to deal with the historical issues following the First Emperor's demise, and Qin Muye slowly returned to his villa.
In the final moments, it was confirmed that Doctor Long was indeed the First Emperor's heir. The reasons behind his current position, such as becoming the Commander of the Chariot Office and then the Director of the Bureau of Natural Philosophy, were another matter. At least, it explained why he could wield the Imperial Jade Seal and the Dragon Vein.
Turning to look at Taiyi Palace, Doctor Long had not yet left and was still cleaning up the aftermath. After all, Taiyi Palace itself was an anomaly.
He seemed to be communicating with Li Youcheng.
As the heir, it was no wonder that Li Youcheng, the leader of the Terracotta Warriors, had followed Doctor Long's orders. His loyalty extended not just to the emperor but also to Doctor Long, the heir.
"I wonder what Doctor Long thought when he saw his supposed dynasty fall," Qin Muye mused. He didn't know why Doctor Long had given up his position as heir, but he knew that the fall of the dynasty and the demise of the First Emperor must have been complex.
"This act of filial piety, eliminating the kin who has become a monster, is indeed righteous. The First Emperor is no longer the original First Emperor but a monster named the First Emperor."
(End of Chapter)
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