An hour later, the pain gradually disappeared from the zuzong's body.
The system notification sounded in the clan leader's mind.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully fusing with the Eight Spider Lances. The Eight Spider Lances have merged with the host and are now inseparable.]
At the same time, accompanied by the sound of tearing brocade, the clothes on the back of the zuzong were instantly torn apart. Eight fist-sized bulges bulged up on both sides of the spine on the back of the clan leader.
Then, the eight bulges suddenly ruptured. Strangely, the skin on the back of the zuzong did not roll back. The eight fist-sized bulges emerged from the eight bulges. And they grew wildly at an astonishing speed.
In the blink of an eye, the dark purple object had grown to more than a meter long. And it continued to extend at an astonishing speed. When its length exceeded 1.5 meters, it paused slightly, and something like a joint grew at the end. When the dark purple object extended again, it extended in another direction from the joint.
Zu Zong glanced at the eight spider legs out of the corner of his eye and murmured, "This, this is... the Eight Spider Spears?"
The eight purplish-black objects grew to over three meters long before stopping. They were entirely purplish-glossy. Their surfaces were extremely smooth, thickest near Zu Zong's back, gradually tapering outwards until the tips became as sharp as cones.
Zu Zong tried to move them slightly, but found he couldn't control the eight spider legs for a moment. In a flash, the furniture in the room was torn to shreds by the sharp spider legs. Fortunately, the Rose Hotel had soundproofing measures in place; otherwise, it would have attracted a crowd of onlookers.
After the destruction, Zu Zong gradually mastered the control of the Eight Spider Spears.
"Sigh, suddenly having eight extra legs is really a bit strange. Looks like I'll have to practice more in the future."
As he spoke, Zu Zong stored the eight spider spears back into his body.
Zu Zong looked around and found the room in complete disarray. The once warm pink room was now a ruin, as if dozens of huskies had carried out a million-dollar renovation project—a truly pitiful sight.
Zu Zong smiled wryly, put on his new clothes, and muttered to himself, "Looks like I'll have to go down and compensate them for their losses later."
"System, continue stealing."
[Ding, congratulations to the host for stealing a box of immortality pills (three pills) from Zhao Gao (Gao Yao) in the 'Mythology' world. Zhao Gao (Gao Yao)'s hatred towards the host has increased to 100%, and the host has gained 10,000 hatred points. Zhao Gao wants to kill the host.]
Zu Zong was stunned, then overjoyed. Although he considered himself a genius (cheater) and certain to become a god, the people around him might not be so lucky. What if something unexpected happened later? Having the immortality pills was like having insurance, allowing them to maintain their immortal lifespan.
"Wow, immortality! I didn't expect to be able to steal this stuff, amazing!"
[Ding, Zhao Gao (Gao Yao)'s hatred is full. The host will be automatically teleported to the 'Mythology' world. Teleportation location: Xianyang Palace. Countdown: 10, 9, 8]
This time, the theft "failed," but Zu Zong wasn't as panicked as last time; strictly speaking, it wasn't really a failure. Although the 'Mythology' world has the concept of time travel, it's ultimately just an ordinary world. Even someone as powerful as Xiang Yu is nothing special. He fears neither a thousand armies nor his clan. Besides, he also wants to see the disgrace of the time-traveling world, "the saintly hypocrite Yi Xiaochuan."
Meanwhile, in the 'Mythology' world,
inside the Xianyang Palace, Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, is terminally ill and desperately needs an elixir of immortality to save his life.
"Zhao Gao, do you want to rebel?"
"I never thought I, Zhao Gao, could also live forever, hahaha!" Zhao Gao (Gao Yao) chuckled. He deliberately dismissed all the eunuchs, palace maids, and guards, all for this moment. Once Qin Shi Huang dies, he can alter the imperial edict, order the death of Fusu and Meng Tian, and install the eighteenth prince, Huhai, as emperor, wielding absolute power.
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Just as Gao Yao was about to open the box to consume the elixir of immortality, a shocking scene unfolded. The three elixirs, which had been held in Gao Yao's hand, vanished along with the box.
Gao Yao roared, "What...what happened? Where did the elixir of immortality go? Where is my elixir of immortality?"
Not only Gao Yao, but even the dying Ying Zheng beside him was stunned. A miracle! A miracle! Could it be that some deity took pity on me and couldn't bear to see the country fall into the hands of villains?
The next moment, the space in the hall distorted.
To the astonishment of Gao Yao and Ying Zheng, a young man dressed in black with long, blue-silver hair fell from the distorted space and landed lightly on the ground.
The zuzong looked around and saw the disheveled Ying Zheng lying on the ground and the terrified Gao Yao standing to the side. He smiled and said, "Not bad luck. I didn't expect to run into the main culprit directly."
Gao Yao silently stared at the blue-haired youth before him, his killing intent replaced by fear, and he traversed the void. Even as a modern-day time traveler, he had never seen anything like this! Could there really be gods in this world?
Thinking this, Gao Yao immediately knelt and kowtowed, "This humble one, Zhao Gao, pays his respects to the divine being!"
The zuzong glanced at Zhao Gao but remained silent, his gaze fixed on Ying Zheng on the ground, his expression complex.
From his childhood on Blue Star in his previous life, the zuzong had deeply admired this emperor of all time—the one who abolished the feudal system, implemented the prefecture-county system, standardized writing, cart axles, and weights and measures. He had also waged war against the Xiongnu in the north and the Baiyue in the south, building the Great Wall and the Ling Canal, connecting the Yangtze and Pearl River systems. What heroic spirit!
Although in his later years, Qin Shi Huang did many absurd things in his pursuit of immortality, it is undeniable that he deserved the title of the greatest emperor of all time, deeply embedding the idea of unification in people's hearts, a contribution that will last for generations. After him, no matter how much war and chaos China suffered, it would eventually be unified.
Fortunately, he knew that the Ying Zheng before him was a clone; otherwise, the clan leader's faith would probably have collapsed.
"Please, please, immortal, save me," Ying Zheng stammered. By this time, he was completely exhausted and could no longer utter a coherent sentence.
The zuzong shook his head, used the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and channeled his soul power to move Ying Zheng onto the bed. Gao Yao, kneeling on the ground, was shocked and terrified at the sight of teleportation.
The zuzong ignored Zhao Gao and Gao Yao, looked at the imposter "Ying Zheng," and shouted in his mind, "Let me be willful for once!"
The zuzong opened his right hand, gathering the soul power of the Nine Yang Divine Skill in his palm. "Blue Silver Emperor—Open!" A Blue Silver Emperor full of life appeared in his hand, with Blue Silver Emperor grass growing and gently enveloping Ying Zheng.
As the soul power was channeled, Ying Zheng's pale face gradually regained its rosy hue. In just a moment, the zuzong withdrew the soul power channel. At the same time, a Blue Silver Emperor nearly half a meter tall appeared in the room.
Ying Zheng's health improved, and he hurriedly kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Immortal! Thank you, Immortal!"
The zuzong waved his hand, saying, "Don't thank me yet. I've only temporarily relieved your illness. With your current condition, you can only hold on for another six months at most."
Hearing this, Ying Zheng was stunned. He realized he was ultimately going to die, and immediately began kowtowing repeatedly, "I beg the Immortal to bestow a divine medicine to grant me immortality. My Great Qin will surely worship the Immortal for generations to come!"
Seeing Ying Zheng like this, the clan elder felt even more disappointed. A perfectly good emperor of all time had been made so pathetic by the director of *The Myth*. This was also why the zuzong hadn't completely cured him; he only regretted the powerful Qin dynasty built by Fusu, Meng Tian, and the successive Qin kings with their painstaking efforts.
PS: Gao Yao is a pitiful person, forced by reality to become the pitiful Zhao Gao. The author doesn't plan to kill him; the protagonist will erase his unpleasant memories and send him to live in seclusion with Cui Wenzi. As for Yi Xiaochuan, I really don't know what to say about him; readers can decide for themselves!
(End of this chapter)