The Warrior of Love

So, back to the question of the First Emperor, why did Zhang Jue, who launched the Yellow Turban Rebellion and showed disdain for the authority of the country, become so obedient to the First Emperor now?

"Because Your Majesty is right to do so! Only Your Majesty can make so many people live a good life of peace and harmony!"

Zhang Jue said resolutely: "I will never allow anyone to destroy this perfect world!"

In response, the First Emperor remained silent...

Chapter 969: Set a Flag First

The First Emperor had his reasons for keeping silent.

Not only is the special nature of the Lostbelt destined to have a difficult outcome, but Zhang Jue's ideas are also mostly wishful thinking.

Moreover, from a personal perspective, as the emperor of this huge empire, his "love" for this world may not be as much as that of Zhang Jue, an outsider...

Perhaps moved by Zhang Jue's words, the First Emperor did not send out his most trusted civil officials and advisers, but instead gave the important task of fighting against Chaldea to Zhang Jue and gave him authority higher than that of Jie Hinako.

Before her defection, Aku Hinako had the authority to summon reinforcements from the "Great Wall" and mobilize garrison troops in various places, but these were limited. Whether it was the combat power of the Servant-level or chariots like the More the Better, Aku Hinako could only drive a part of them and could not summon them unlimitedly.

However, the authority Zhang Jue was given was to "inspect the country on behalf of the Emperor", which meant inspecting the country on behalf of the First Emperor. He had the highest authority below that of the First Emperor and was almost omnipotent in this land.

He knew very well that he had no talent for military command, and from the beginning he had no hope of stopping Chaldea with a large army, so he turned his attention to the "Great Wall"... Strictly speaking, the "Afang Palace" within it.

The number of heroes and heroes frozen by the First Emperor was no less than three digits, and more than half of them were defeated by the empire, but there were also those who were loyal to the First Emperor, including some who were comparable to TOP-level servants.

As long as they are unsealed, it should be easy to fight against Chaldea - but it is not that simple.

Even if Zhang Jue had enough authority, he couldn't release everyone.

First of all, freezing these heroes certainly prolongs their lifespan, but it also brings some hidden dangers.

Although the thawed heroes have rich combat experience, they will age rapidly after coming out. They must take the "magic pill" given by the First Emperor that can replenish vitality and maintain eternal youth before they can continue to move.

However, this kind of elixir is rare, so the number of heroes that can be dispatched at one time is also limited.

In addition, the heroes have different personalities and most of them have extremely strong egos. Some are obsessed with things and even paranoid. It is still very difficult to lead them as a stranger, even with the order of the First Emperor.

The most crucial point is that although all these heroes submitted to the First Emperor, their relationships with each other were not very harmonious. Some of them actually had grudges against each other, and their countries were destroyed and their families were ruined...

Although many famous heroes are theoretically sealed in "Afang Palace", there are many issues that need to be paid attention to when using them in practice.

This time, in order to deal with the crisis, Zhang Jue activated five frozen heroes.

In addition, Spartacus and Boudica, who did not defect to Yu Ji, were able to organize a very powerful team. They also summoned a lot of puppets from the "Great Wall". In terms of combat power alone, they seemed to be no less powerful than Chaldea.

Moreover, if Chaldea took the initiative to attack, the Empire had complete fortifications and would have the advantage of geographical location in the battle.

In this way, Zhang Jue quietly prepared for the upcoming war, and time passed day by day...

Seven days after the defection, the Chaldeans who had been operating in secret finally arrived at the heart of the empire.

"What it is?"

On a hill, Lixiang looked at the strange buildings in the distance and couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

"A mobile fortress?"

Jiang Liu, who was wearing a black armor and accompanying him, was also speechless.

At the end of the field of vision, an awe-inspiring and magnificent building stands on the flat land.

Its height is unknown whether it is several hundred or several thousand meters, and its overall shape reminds people of something like the Holy Grail, but it is much more exaggerated than that.

The surface is covered with gorgeous patterns, and the metallic texture shines in the sun, giving people an indestructible impression.

Magical flashes flickered from time to time along the circuits, and from a distance it looked like a layer of starry sky covering the surface.

"That is the "Imperial Capital" of this world."

Chen Gong came over and said quietly, "Unlike the capitals of other countries, the First Emperor did not need to build tall city walls to provide a sense of security, nor did he need luxurious palaces to support himself, because he had transcended humanity and reached an unprecedented realm."

Li Xiang turned around in astonishment: "You mean that big thing..."

"Yes, that is not only the imperial capital, but also the center of the world, and the almighty First Emperor himself!"

Chen Gong said in a solemn voice: “He integrated the ‘Huan Tian Dong Yi’, ‘Nine Chapters’, ‘Qin Law’, ‘Great Wall’ and other organs, and spread his will to every corner of the world through the stone tablet. He processes intelligence information from all over the world and makes judgments all the time, gathering the wisdom of all mankind to achieve one person.

This is the Eternal Central Judgment Authority - "The First Emperor"! "

"This..." Li Xiang didn't know what to say for a moment.

She had thought about communicating with the First Emperor face to face to see if they could understand each other, and then resort to force if there was really no other way. But now...how could she convince that "First Emperor"?

Lixiang had imagined all kinds of situations when he met the First Emperor, but he never imagined that this emperor did not even have a human form.

"This... Chen Gong, you already knew about this?" Ritsuka turned around angrily, "Berserker, you must know about this too, right?"

Jiang Liu and Chen Gong looked at each other and nodded.

"Then why didn't you remind me? If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn't have…"

"No, Ritsuka, you made the right choice."

Jiang Liu interrupted the girl's self-pity and said seriously: "We have come all the way here smoothly, which proves that you are right."

Chen Gong agreed: "That's right."

Now it was Ritsuka's turn to be confused: "What do you mean?"

"Ritsuka, do you think that, given the level of civilization in this Lostbelt and the strong rule of the First Emperor, if we really regard Pan-Human History as our mortal enemy, will we be able to have such a smooth journey?"

Smoothly? Yes, too smooth!

Apart from the initial attack by several puppets simulating heroic spirits, and the subsequent entanglement with Yu Ji and others, he never encountered any serious battles.

Is it because the Empire lacks military strength? Of course not.

The population of this Lostbelt is comparable to that of the entire human history, or even larger, and the garrisons in various places have already completed "mechanization" -

Soldiers were replaced by robot dolls. If the empire wanted to increase its military force, it could gather a machine army of hundreds of thousands in one day.

Is it a lack of high-end combat power? That's impossible.

There are many spare puppet bodies on the "Great Wall", and there are countless heroes hidden in the "Afang Palace". Although they are not real heroic spirits, their fighting power is not inferior to that of servants, and they have a great advantage in numbers.

So it means that the Chaldeans hid well and were not discovered?

This is too confident...

Of course, Chen Gong's illusion and the Second Emperor's formation are very effective in concealment, but the First Emperor's surveillance network is all-round, from the ground to space, and its powerful computing power can even simulate the earth's environment. If they really want to snipe Chaldea, they just need to concentrate resources on the search.

In short, the Empire could have used a force far stronger than its current one to deal with Chaldea, making their adventure extremely difficult, but in fact it only sent Yu Ji... It was more like a test and a perfunctory move.

"The First Emperor must have foreseen the future of the Lostbelt and made a decision in his mind. He also did not want to fight a life-and-death battle with Pan-Human History.

However, what exactly he is thinking and what kind of future he has chosen... No one can guess, so you need to negotiate with him, Lixiang."

"What kind of future did you choose...?"

Lixiang looked into the distance at the huge steel building and felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

"How can I convince this kind of existence..."

After thinking for a while, the girl turned her head and looked at her brother. Her mood gradually calmed down. For some reason, a flash of inspiration came to her mind and she thought of something else.

I heard that many people would choose to be with their loved ones before the final battle... to motivate themselves and relieve stress. Sometimes they would even create a posthumous child to facilitate the next part of the story...

For her, this is the final battle, right? Should her brother make some comments?

As he thought about it, Lixiang raised the corners of his mouth and revealed an unfathomable smile.

Seeing how confident she was, Mashu felt relieved and said that she was indeed a senior...

Chapter 970: Four Heads and Eight Arms

[The First Emperor] looked big enough from a distance, and when everyone walked closer, they found that its size was truly so huge that it blocked out the sun and sky, and it was in no way inferior to the fantasy trees in other losszones.

Speaking of the Fantasy Tree, I haven't seen it since I came to this Lostbelt... I don't know where it is hidden.

"How do I get inside?"

Having walked into the shadow of the "First Emperor", Ritsuka looked up at the steel sky. After a while, he felt a pain in his neck. He rubbed it and said in distress: "I can't even see a door or anything like that."

"Don't worry, senior."

Mashu comforted her, "Ms. Yuji knows how to get in, we just need to follow her."

"makes sense……"

"I can't get in either."

Yugi suddenly spoke up, surprising Ritsuka and Mashu.

"Don't count on me. This 'First Emperor' doesn't have doors or windows. I can't help you get in."

"Oh? But didn't Miss Yu Ji once come into contact with the core of the "First Emperor" and even have a conversation with that adult?" Mashu asked anxiously.

Yu Ji shook her head slightly: "At that time, he was the one who "summoned" me. Now, without the emperor's permission, we can't come and go freely... If you want to go in, it depends on your ability."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll find out soon enough...ah, here we are."

Yu Ji paused and pointed to the open space ahead.

That is the place corresponding to the bottom center of "The First Emperor". Because the huge sphere itself is suspended in mid-air, no pillar-like things can be seen.

The bottom of "The First Emperor" is a full 100 meters from the ground, which should be very high, but at this position it is completely in its shadow, giving one the inexplicable illusion of being crushed by a mountain.

On that open space, a sci-fi steel platform was built, surrounded by crystal columns and flickering magical light.

Further outside, there stands a tall bronze statue, whose height almost touches the bottom of "The First Emperor". It has four heads and eight arms, and each face has a different expression of joy and anger, and the weapons in its hands are also of different shapes.

"It looks like a Buddhist style..." The Second narrowed his eyes, "but it incorporates more than one religious concept."

"That is the portal that leads to the interior of the First Emperor. Only those who have permission can use it, and the golden man next to it is the Emperor's watchdog."

Yu Ji said calmly: "When the First Emperor used his own ideas to unify the people's wisdom, the biggest obstacle he encountered was religion. The prototype of this golden man was the twelve golden men cast when Qin unified the six kingdoms. After the First Emperor eliminated religions worldwide and thoroughly established his supreme position, he integrated the heritage of various religions into the golden man, and finally created this monster...

To be honest, this guy is stronger than Lord Xiang Yu. It will not be easy for us to use the portal."

“Hmm… With this size, even a castle-level Noble Phantasm would be hard to destroy…”

Ritsuka gasped, "What should we do?"

"At this point, there is no other choice but to face the challenge head on."

Jiang Liu took a step forward, and a dark sword shining with the light of the lake appeared in his hand.

"Our whereabouts have definitely been discovered. Although we don't know who the First Emperor has sent to deal with us, we can be sure that we don't have much time to relax. Everyone, get ready for battle and take down this guy in one fell swoop!"

"understand!"

"Exactly what I want!"

"drink!"

The servant teams, which could already be called an army, each assumed combat stances, leaving behind servants like Yanqing and Mashu who were not suitable for siege warfare to protect Ritsuka, and everyone rushed towards the huge golden man.

call!call!call!

Chen Gong, Lanis, and the Second each performed their own spells, and powerful protection descended upon everyone. For a moment, the servants' ability values ​​actually rose by more than one level as a whole!

"Noble Phantasm Liberation——"

Nezha, riding on the Wind-Fire Wheels and with the highest mobility among everyone, took the lead and was the first to enter the attack range.

She flew into the air with a fire spear in hand, and the burning magic power turned into flames that surrounded her like a blooming fire lotus.

"【Earth-flying Shuangling o Fire Spear】!"

The huge amount of magic power turned into a torrent of flames. Nezha rushed towards the Jin man from a high position like a falling meteor. With the support of the three military advisors, this attack had the power to destroy a city.

But at this moment, one of the four golden men suddenly opened his eyes, looking like a furious king, and swung his arm holding a long sword upwards, shedding a golden light, and faced Nezha head-on.

"boom!!"

The collision between the two stirred up countless flames, and ripples spread out in circles. Nezha's slender body was thrown far away in the violent explosion, and he flew hundreds of meters before he stopped, looking quite disheveled.

On the other hand, the Jin man's long sword emitted a faint aura of power that protected his entire body, and he was completely unharmed!

"Is this...an immortal magic?"

Nezha was suddenly shocked when he felt that there was an orthodox Taoist inheritance in it, and even a hint of restraint on himself.