"Second Primordial Spirit, Chang Xi, when did you replace Chang'e?" Nuba was so shocked that her expression changed drastically, and even her flying red hair became smooth.
Others wanted to ask the same question, and couldn't believe it.
Although they didn't know what a second primordial spirit was, they could guess at most that.
"It was probably after Chang'e ascended to the Heavenly Court."
The moon goddess Changxi smiled beautifully, her eyes brimming with joy. She pulled Chang'e closer to her:
"I was born with a constitution that is close to the Yin, but unfortunately I was forced to ascend at a young age, resulting in a deficiency in my essence. However, in the eyes of some people, I am a perfect pawn to be used against me."
Ying Zheng silently accepted the Moon Goddess's unfinished words, knowing that such a person existed, how could he not be on guard?
Everyone looked at Chang'e with complicated expressions.
—She truly deserves to be called the most beautiful woman in the world; every part of her is beautiful, as if she were a product of the convergence of the essence of heaven and earth.
Of course, Ling Xiao spent several hours customizing his character's appearance, plus various temporary auras and skills purchased from the All-Star System.
"Chang'e" is like Pandora's box, a gift from the gods, possessing beauty beyond human limits.
She stood there, and even with Nüba and Changxi present, she seemed to attract everyone's attention like a black hole.
Such a god met such an end.
People's perception of Chang Xi had subtly changed. They still respected her, but fear had also crept in.
There is no better way to develop respect from fear than this.
The moon goddess's gentle voice continued:
"I never expected that Haotian would strike first, but it doesn't matter, I still won this time."
"Moon Goddess, Changxi, I finally understand why my father once held you in such high esteem."
Nuwa said bitterly, her eyes showing both fear and admiration:
"Hou Yi shooting down the sun heralded the fall of the old Heavenly Court. Your ability to thrive in the new Heavenly Court, and even rise to a higher level, likely stems from your prior knowledge of this event."
"But the ten Golden Crow Princes were also your sisters, born together with Xihe, your beloved sons! How could you sit idly by and watch Houyi shoot down the suns?"
Nüba was clearly puzzled. Those Qin officials who knew her past understood that if she hadn't valued her relationship with her father, she wouldn't still harbor resentment towards the Yellow Emperor.
I see!
Li Si almost sighed aloud. He finally understood why the Yellow Emperor had given the Moon Goddess so much face when they fought against Xiang Liu.
They are clearly immortals who do not interfere with each other.
Only when both sides are of equal strength and status will they respect each other.
In particular, the Moon Goddess Changxi is not only extremely powerful, but also possesses exceptional temperament, patience, and strategic acumen. Who can underestimate her?
The Moon Goddess chuckled softly, explaining as if watching a child throw a tantrum:
"Hou Yi shooting down the suns was just the beginning. The root cause was that too many gods and immortals could not accept the rule of Donghuang Taiyi. Why should I be buried with the old Heavenly Court? As for the Golden Crow Prince..."
"How can the world contain ten suns?"
Nuwa pointed her longsword directly at the Moon Goddess, her expression complex and indescribable. She then turned her head and raised her voice to ask Ying Zheng:
"King Qin, as you know, Changxi is not the benevolent and kind deity you imagine. Who knows when He might trample you and your people underfoot to serve Him?"
The blatant provocation elicited varying reactions from the Qin court officials; some officials' expressions changed drastically, clearly indicating they had taken it to heart.
But the few ministers who were truly close to power understood that no matter what Nüba said...
All you need to know is that Chang Xi is a friend and Nü Ba is an enemy. It would be the most foolish thing to doubt your friend if you believed your enemy.
“Your Majesty…” Meng Tian wanted to offer his advice, but Li Si held his hand and slowly shook his head.
He believed that the king would make his own decision, and that his subjects only needed to observe.
As expected, Ying Zheng, with a cold expression, stepped forward to face the expectant gaze of Nüba and the watchful eyes of the Moon Goddess Changxi, and spoke under the gaze of thousands of people:
"I only know that after the Moon Goddess descended upon Qin, everything she did was greatly beneficial to Qin. The people of Qin should be grateful to the Moon Goddess for generations to come!"
Most of the people in the audience who heard their King of Qin speak felt ashamed, ashamed of the fear and unease they had felt just moments before.
Zhang Liang suddenly picked up his younger brother, burying his face in his shoulder, not daring to show the emotion on his face.
For a minister, the greatest desire in life is to meet an enlightened ruler and then assist the monarch in establishing unparalleled achievements.
He met a wise and capable ruler, yet he could only regard that ruler as an enemy—how tragic!
Clearly, these words brought joy to one side and anger to the other.
Without saying a word, Nüba drew her sword and continued fighting. This time, the Moon Goddess Changxi no longer fought alone; Chang'e behind her also joined the fight with dance-like movements.
With two against one, and seeing that Nüba was about to be at a disadvantage, the Qin people relaxed a little.
Who knew that as the three gods fought, their power gradually increased, and it had already affected the Music Palace. Nüba's attack was as powerful and heavy as a landslide, and it slammed into Changxi.
After being dodged, the blow landed on the Music Palace, instantly creating a huge crack that almost shaved off one-fifth of the palace.
Stones, bricks, and wood fell one after another, and gasps of surprise echoed from the crowd.
"Your Majesty, be careful!" Meng Tian, who was closest to Ying Zheng, kicked away a large gray rock.
"Your Majesty, I request that you temporarily retreat with me."
Ying Zheng was clearly not one to be deaf to reason; knowing how important he was to the Qin state, he nodded earnestly.
The Qin ruler and his ministers, disregarding their decorum, fled in disarray to a safe place.
Other people stayed further away and ran even faster, quickly retreating to the surrounding open spaces. Because they couldn't bear to leave the excitement, they dared not go far, and the small area was crowded with people.
Some even climbed up trees and sat on them.
"Alas, the Music Palace is about to collapse," a faint voice echoed.
Ying Zheng was startled and quickly looked down, only to find that it was the Jade Rabbit speaking!
The system, Jade Rabbit, was heartbroken, watching helplessly as its host demolished the structure. Suddenly, the large concrete support pillar collapsed, and it took him half a day to put the concrete back up.
With two quick movements, the beautiful stained glass flew horizontally, his eyes filled with tears. This was a piece of good quality, cheap second-hand glass that he had searched for a long time to find.
Indeed, things that are ahead of their time often do not end well, as many people with rich emotions think.
Ying Zheng was puzzled. Why was the Jade Rabbit so listless? The Moon Goddess seemed poised to win.
Thinking this way, he asked the question tactfully.
"Uh, you would never understand the pain this Jade Rabbit suffers."
The system casually brushed it off and continued to observe the battlefield, adding special effects to the host who was throwing the match based on the different moves of the two sides.
The effect was obvious; everyone who watched was visibly shocked.
The battle in the sky grew increasingly fierce, the wind and clouds changed color, and the aftershocks caused by Nüba and the moon goddess Changxi seemed to shatter the sky.
The Palace of Music had long been destroyed, leaving behind a deep crater created by high explosives.
The grand scenes in films and television dramas that could only be seen in later generations, offered for free, quickly exceeded the stimulation threshold of the people in the pre-Qin period.
As Ling Xiao was having a great time playing, the system's cheerful announcement came to his ears:
"Ding! Side quest 'The Birth of a Superstar' is complete! Congratulations to the quest taker for becoming a genuine idol that fans will never forget!"
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