Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

As dawn broke in the east, the suburban sacrifice commemorating the Han emperor's ascension to the throne was held as scheduled.

Black banners were lined up in layers along the altar, with dragon patterns swallowing the sun and moon, and black pennants obscuring the Milky Way. When the wind passed, all the banners fluttered together, and the sound was like the surging of the sea.

The hour of Chen has arrived, and the dragon soars ten thousand miles.

Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials, noble families, and all the people of the world.

Wearing a twelve-tasseled black crown, a black dragon robe, and the Tai'a sword at his waist, Luo Zheng ascended the Altar of Heaven step by step.

Right Chancellor Feng Lu and Left Chancellor Li Tonggu followed closely behind.

We will ascend to the Temple of Heaven.

The two bowed deeply to Luo Zheng.

One person presented the imperial seal, and another presented the sword, before slowly retreating to either side.

Luo Zheng stood alone on the Temple of Heaven, holding the Imperial Seal of the State, carved from the He Shi Bi jade, in his left hand.

He raised the national treasure sword, forged from the bronze of Kunshan, in his right hand.

Looking down upon the myriad aspects of the world, and the myriad forms of all living beings.

There were both people from the Liang Kingdom in Guanzhong who had lived in Xianyang for a long time, and people from the Nine Kingdoms in Guandong who came because of its reputation.

Regardless of gender, age, social status, or whether one is a farmer, scholar, artisan, or merchant, and regardless of their emotions, feelings, or thoughts.

They could only look up to the Han emperor, who commanded respect throughout the land.

Luo Zheng felt an unprecedented surge of heroic ambition and charged straight towards the heavens.

Even so, it wasn't enough; his greed was far from satisfied.

More is needed, much more...

Luo Zheng displayed his imposing and dignified demeanor to the fullest extent.

Even the natural order of heaven and earth was shaken.

He proclaimed loudly.

"The wind rises, the clouds fly; my might extends across the land, I return to my homeland; where can I find brave warriors to guard the four corners of the earth?"

As the words fell.

Boom!

The violent roar was like a sudden clap of thunder.

On the eastern horizon, a vast army appeared, surging down like a torrent of steel.

However, it was the elite soldiers of the Liang Kingdom who had annihilated nine kingdoms who returned in triumph on this day.

The first to appear was the Longyou Iron Cavalry led by Yang Zheng.

They formed caravans, kicking up plumes of smoke, and sped swiftly to the plains below the Temple of Heaven.

Soon, another large army formed square formations, standing like a forest, slowly spreading out.

This is a lieutenant's army led by Teng Mian.

Immediately afterwards, the air pressure suddenly dropped, and the battle-hardened army, exuding a chilling aura, made its grand entrance, entering everyone's view.

Based on the former Hanyang Army, they gathered the elite of the central and local armies, and under Bai Jian's leadership, they destroyed the Tang and defeated the Chu, winning every battle.

The mere sight of them arrayed together created an imposing and unyielding military force.

It resembles an indestructible mountain fortress.

It makes one sigh.

It is easier to shake a mountain than to shake the elite soldiers of Liang.

Once Xiahou Dui's detachment of Ba and Shu troops was in place, all the Liang soldiers who had swept across the nine kingdoms arrived.

"Wind! Wind!"

"Strong wind! Strong wind!"

The mighty and valiant warriors of Liang roared in unison.

Then they sang a stirring and passionate battle song.

"How can you say we have no clothes? We share the same robes. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our spears and shields, and fight together against this common enemy!"

"How can you say we have no clothes? We will share our garments with you. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our spears and halberds, and fight alongside you!"

"How can you say we have no clothes? We will share our garments with you. The king is raising an army; let us prepare our armor and weapons, and march together with you!"

Its power was earth-shattering, capable of piercing clouds and splitting rocks.

The people of Guanzhong were thrilled upon hearing this, while the remnants of the nine former states were terrified.

Looking at the solemn and imposing Liang soldiers, Luo Zheng nodded in satisfaction and gestured to the Taizhu beside him to sing praises.

At this most intense moment, he personally lit the sacrificial offerings at the Temple of Heaven.

This formally announced the ascension of the Han emperor to the throne.

In an instant.

Bells and drums resounded, and officials shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

Liang Guo's elite soldiers knelt on one knee to offer a gift to the emperor upon his birth.

The terrifying sound waves were like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, layer upon layer, wave after wave, echoing between heaven and earth.

[You have accomplished the feat of sweeping across nine kingdoms and establishing your rule over the world, ascending to the pinnacle and becoming the sole Human Emperor in the universe.]

The grand scheme of things and the destiny of humanity will become one with you completely.

Your ambition and greed can no longer be contained.

Your personality is undergoing a rapid transformation...

Your talent is undergoing a rapid transformation...

The final mission has been unlocked.

boom!!!

The heavens and earth suddenly trembled.

The world's affairs and trends changed rapidly, converging on Luo Zheng's head.

This moment.

Luo Zheng felt a sudden, explosive ringing in his head.

It felt as if one was in harmony with heaven and earth, and could even clearly sense the mysterious and profound so-called destiny.

He witnessed the moment when the fate of humanity merged with his own.

It was tinged with an eerie, grayish hue.

A pitch-black aura surged in from all directions, like an indescribable demonic beast, constantly devouring the fortune of the human race.

This is a harbinger of a reversal of the natural order.

It is already unstoppable.

[By chance, you seem to have touched upon a part of the truth of the world.]

……

Although a small accident occurred at the end of the suburban sacrifice.

But this does not hinder the plan to enjoy the autumn scenery at Shanglin Garden.

"You've just become emperor and are ready to enjoy your life, only to be told it's about to end? Are you kidding me!"

Luo Zheng cursed inwardly, not caring about anything else.

"Keep the music playing, keep dancing."

Even if I'm going to die, I have to experience being an emperor first.

He arrived at Shanglin Garden ahead of time to enjoy the autumn scenery, accompanied by the two empress dowagers and nine ladies.

The Shanglin Garden was a large royal garden located on the outskirts of Xianyang.

If used for farming, it could feed countless people.

Luo Zheng thus seized control of the territory.

Not only that, he also ordered Sui Qin, the Minister of the Imperial Household Department, and Xu Xin, the Minister of the Interior, to transplant various plants and exotic animals from different places and build various living and entertainment facilities.

They wasted countless human and material resources to turn Shanglinyuan into the world's number one resort.

It focuses on extravagance and debauchery.

On the day they moved into Shanglin Garden, Luo Zheng sent all the guards to patrol the outer perimeter, leaving only maids and female guards to take care of their daily needs.

As dusk fell, Luo Zheng held a banquet in the main hall.

Everyone, including Tang Ji who had difficulty walking, was required to attend the banquet.

This was the first time that all of Luo Zheng's concubines had gathered together.

Looking at the beautiful women in the hall.

They were all the most beautiful women in the world.

The women's makeup and temperament were like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with its own unique beauty, like a hundred flowers blooming in competition.

This greatly satisfied Luo Zheng's collecting obsession.

"This is the treatment an emperor should receive..."

Luo Zheng nodded to himself.

Wasn't he brought into this world for a moment like this?

Previously, he worried that his business would collapse before it was even halfway done, so he was always wary of the women in his harem.

Now that all that's left is to be killed by them, I can finally do whatever I want.

Luo Zheng first had someone bring over a guqin (a seven-stringed zither).

"This zither is named Lüqi, and its sound is clear and melodious."

He introduced it slowly, then looked at Qi Jiang.

"Jiang Ji, your zither playing is the best. Why don't you play a piece for me?"

Qi Jiang was taken aback upon hearing this.

Feeling the gazes of others, her face flushed slightly.

Obeying Luo Zheng's orders, he had no choice but to force a smile, get up, and bow before the Green Jade Zither.

Looking at Qi Jiang's blushing face, Luo Zheng guessed that she might be feeling ashamed.

After all, in history, the King of Qin made the King of Zhao play the zither.

It was considered a humiliation.

This is also what Luo Zheng is happy to see.

He turned his head and looked to the other side, where a glamorous woman was sitting.

However, it was Su Mei, a beauty presented by the Kingdom of Wu.

"I have heard that Su Ji's dance is so enchanting that it captivates the world, but I have never seen it. Now is the perfect time to perform a dance to Jiang Ji's music."

Su Mei showed no dissatisfaction upon hearing this.

She rose gracefully, moved lightly to the center, gazed intently at Luo Zheng, and slowly curtsied.

"Since Your Majesty has given the order, then this humble concubine shall make a fool of herself."

After saying that, she began to dance gracefully to Qi Jiang's music.

Her dance was graceful and elegant, like a dragon in flight. Her captivating eyes were mesmerizing, and even women were mesmerized by her every smile and gesture.

Unfortunately, it didn't have much effect on Luo Zheng, who still had a decent willpower.

He calmly appreciated Qi Jiang's heavenly voice and Su Mei's breathtaking dance.

This behavior surprised Su Mei.

This is only natural.

Others may not know Su Mei's background, but Luo Zheng knows it all.

On the surface, Su Mei is a famous dancer in the Jiangnan water towns. With her stunning beauty and alluring eyes, she has captivated countless men.

It even once triggered a bloody incident among the noble sons of the Wu Kingdom.

In the end, the King of Wu sought to quell the conflict.

He took Su Mei into his harem.

However, all of this is just an illusion.

Su Mei's true identity is actually Da, the illegitimate daughter of the King of Wu. She disguised herself as a dancer to gain fame in order to instigate assassinations.

King Wu presented Su Mei to King Zheng of Liang, intending to use her as a honey trap to have her assassinate King Zheng.

Unfortunately, before Su Mei could take any action, the Wu Kingdom was destroyed.

As for how Luo Zheng knew these things...

It was within her predetermined fate that Su Mei revealed this to Liang Wangzheng.

Perhaps she used this to gain Liang Wangzheng's trust and then took the opportunity to kill him.

Of course, Luo Zheng wouldn't mention this.

He wished Su Mei would kill him.

When the music ended, Luo Zheng clapped his hands in welcome, praising Qi Jiang's music and Su Mei's dance.

Seeing this, the others also applauded.

I just don't know if it's just my imagination.

Luo Zheng noticed that several people seemed to be in low spirits.

But this is only the first night.

There is ample time.

The better days are yet to come.