The game is only half finished, and the entire internet is begging for an update!

8 PM.

Yinlang Live Streaming Platform.

In the live stream room of Chi Cheng, a streamer in the console game category, there was a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

The reason is simple: this game streamer, known for his skill, was just killed sixteen times in a row by a boss in a challenging action game.

"Brothers, let's let this boss off the hook for now."

Chi Cheng picked up his water glass and took a sip, his tone stubbornly defiant.

"It's not that I can't beat it, it's just that I saw it had been standing all night and it must be tired, so I gave it some personal space."

"Furthermore, the game's underlying judgment system has a delay, my keyboard is leaking electricity, and the gravitational waves in Hangzhou today were a bit abnormal, causing irreversible interference with my micro-management!"

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

Come on, Chi-ge, is it really that hard to admit you're clumsy?

[The streamer's mouth is harder than my great-grandmother's foot binding cloth!]

[Hilarious, the streamer is being lenient with the boss again.]

[Got it, the boss was too weak, the streamer couldn't bring himself to kill him.]

[Change games! I don't want to see you in jail late at night. Let's find some fun in the new games section. I love watching Brother Chi try out those trashy domestic games.]

Seeing the frenzy of comments on the screen, Chi Cheng went along with it, switching directly from the game screen and skillfully opening the new game section of the Deep Blue platform.

As a seasoned streamer, his favorite thing to do during his downtime before going offline is to hunt for gold in the new game area.

Because these small-scale domestically produced games, which lack the funds for marketing and promotion, are often filled with all sorts of unbelievable bugs and outrageous plot twists, they are perfect for creating entertaining live-streaming programs.

"Alright, we're tired of fighting bosses, let's try something different."

"Let's make this clear first, today we'll only play games under ten yuan. I won't touch anything too expensive or junk; it'll ruin my noble image."

While making sarcastic remarks, Chi Cheng quickly scrolled through the latest listings on the Deep Blue platform.

As he spoke, he slid the mouse down the mousepad.

The names of the first few games are all normal.

Star Remnants.

Wasteland Frontier.

Operation Grandmaster.

Chi Cheng glanced at it a few times, but showed no interest.

The new game section is too competitive right now.

Either the title immediately identifies it as a Frankenstein's monster, or the cover looks as high-end as a concept poster, but upon clicking, the actual game screenshots resemble college students' final assignments.

He was about to continue scrolling down when the mouse suddenly stopped.

In the middle of the screen, a line of game names suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

I found the Imperial Seal of the State!

Chi Cheng remained silent for two seconds.

The live stream room fell silent for two seconds.

Then, the comments section exploded with discussion.

【？？？？？】

What did I see?

[The Imperial Seal of the State? Has the new game server gotten this crazy?]

[This game's name is something else.]

[The streamer clicked in! I want to see which cunning genius made this.]

[This icon is interesting; it really does look like an imperial seal! And it's even missing a corner!]

Next, Chi Cheng looked at the game's introduction and details page.

His expression gradually became complicated.

"Guys, this is eye-opening! Are indie game developers in the new game section really this ahead of their time these days?"

"Day and Night Games? I've never even heard of them."

The comments section became even more excited.

[Buy it! Only ten yuan! You won't lose out if you buy it from the streamer!]

[Just for the name Chong, we must support his spirit.]

[Buying a throne for ten dollars, what a steal! Brother Qiang, hurry up and ascend the throne, and appoint me as the head of the harem!]

Amidst the barrage of sarcastic comments, Chi Cheng promptly paid ten yuan.

The game was downloaded and installed in just a few minutes.

Chi Cheng put his headphones back on, adjusted his posture, and deliberately made his tone solemn.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please do not call me the anchor from now on."

"Call him Your Majesty!"

The comments section immediately reacted negatively.

[How dare you!]

[Guards, drag the streamer away to replenish the national treasury!]

[I grant you permission to play for five minutes first.]

[Chi Cheng! Chi Cheng! Eat as much as you want!]

Without any unnecessary words, he double-clicked the icon.

The screen went black.

There are no flashy CG animations, nor the deafening logo sound effects typical of big studios.

Instead, a deep drumbeat suddenly rang out from the darkness.

thump.

thump.

thump.

The drumbeats were slow, yet they inexplicably created a sense of oppression.

Immediately afterwards, an old and deep voice rang out from the darkness.

"By the mandate of Heaven..."

Chi Cheng was utterly shocked.

"Holy crap?"

"This game has really ascended to the throne?"

Soon, in the game screen, a solemn and dignified eunuch shouted "Remain!", his voice even carrying an ethereal echo:

"His Majesty is departing...!!!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long ...

Immediately afterwards, lines of vigorous white calligraphy slowly emerged, as if carved by a knife and axe.

Summer, 2026 AD.

[Your name is Jiang Xiaoyu, an ordinary unemployed young person who has just been laid off from her job, can't afford rent, and only has fifty yuan left in her pocket.]

You once thought your life was destined to be ordinary.

But last night, at a night market stall in an urban village, you spent ten yuan to buy a chipped, broken stone.

After washing away the mud, eight large characters were clearly engraved on the bottom of the stone: "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous."

At that moment, you understood.

You are not a useless piece of trash! You are a true dragon, a hidden master, destined for greatness!

Your supreme empire will begin in this tiny 15-square-meter rented room!

After watching this incredibly cringeworthy opening, Chi Cheng burst out laughing in front of the camera.

"Brothers, I'm done for! This male lead's mental state is far superior!"

"What's this called? As long as I master the spirit of Ah Q, the whole world is my kingdom!"

The live stream chat was filled with laughter.

[Just got laid off from the company, and now you've awakened your imperial soul, huh?]

While others look for work after losing their jobs, he looks for jobs all over the world!

[With just a few dollars in your pocket, but the whole world in your heart.]

[I declare that this male protagonist is three mental versions ahead of me.]

However, before Chi Cheng could finish laughing...

The screen finally lit up, and the game officially began!

There was no magnificent palace as I had imagined, no golden throne, and no screen full of dragon robes and ministers.

What comes into view is an ordinary rental room.

Large areas of plaster have peeled off the walls, and a single incandescent light bulb above flickers.

On a rickety plastic folding table, there was a half-eaten instant noodle container.

In the very center of the room stood a male protagonist wearing flip-flops, a white tank top, and with hair that looked like a bird's nest.

"A rental apartment?"

"Where are my thirteen provinces? Where are my nine provinces and their mountains and rivers?"

Just as Chi Cheng was sighing, a magnificent mission scroll with gold trim popped up in the center of the screen, accompanied by the sound effect of an imperial edict unfolding.

[Ding! The Imperial Seal has appeared!]

[Observing the celestial phenomena, the auspicious energy is moving eastward, and a true dragon is about to descend upon the world.]

The people are in a state of flux, the court needs to be established, and the unification of the world by force should begin with me.

[The Imperial Seal of the State is being approved...]

[Approval successful!]

Holy crap!

"Indeed! A person's life is but a fleeting moment!"

"I've been crowned emperor!"

"Screenshot! I need a screenshot!"

The game continues, and a quest has been issued.

The world is currently fragmented, with warlords vying for power and the people's hearts filled with turmoil.

You should seize the opportunity, expand your territory, and rebuild your land!

[Main Quest Released: Laying the Foundation for the Nation!]

[Mission Description: A great empire must have its own heart and name! Immediately establish your empire's name and determine the location of your capital!]