Since Shang Yang's reforms, the Qin state had kept the situation firmly under the control of the central government in Xianyang.
The court officials had long been aware of the frequent occurrences of demons disturbing the people in various places, but thanks to the words of the Moon Goddess, they remained relatively calm despite their worries.
They didn't have to wait too long.
That night, the sky poured down like flowing water, and the moonlight draped the moon goddess like the most beautiful celestial garment, adding to her sacredness.
The Moon Goddess, cradling a jade rabbit, moved with graceful steps, and smiled upon seeing Ying Zheng:
"When the Seven Fairy Maidens heard that I was going to descend to the mortal realm, they specially held a small banquet to see me off. I received some gifts in return, and I will give some interesting ones to the Emperor later."
Ying Zheng's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly suppressed it, lowering his brows as he said, "Moon Goddess, please report that during the days you were gone, demons and monsters have wreaked havoc in many parts of the world."
After saying that, she looked at the Moon Goddess Changxi with expectant eyes, as if to say, "You should go to work and fulfill your duties now."
"It could affect a very large number of people."
"No, those demons only appeared individually, and their power didn't seem particularly high."
"If that's the case, then I understand."
The Moon Goddess looked at Ying Zheng and explained:
"With peace prevailing in the world, these demons are mostly influenced by powerful demons. To catch the thief, we must first catch the king. If we don't find the source, they will only keep coming back."
Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly changed color, and he said in a deep voice, "Could it be that ancient ferocious god Xiang Liu?"
The tone, however, was already certain.
The moon goddess nodded, her face still bearing a nonchalant smile.
"I implore Your Highness the Moon Goddess to help me eliminate this scourge as soon as possible and restore peace to the people of the world!"
"What's the rush? Heaven and earth have their own destiny. This is no longer the era when the Demon Emperor Taiyi ruled the world. The human race is now the protagonist of the land. Xiang Liu is just putting up a stubborn resistance."
"Once the time is right, it will be a natural progression for the Emperor to make his move against me."
The Moon Goddess spoke casually, yet it drew surprised glances from everyone.
The Demon Emperor Taiyi—does this mean that the Taiyi God worshipped by the Chu Kingdom is actually a demon? And that the human race has replaced the demon race?
Ying Zheng thought even deeper. The rule of the Demon Emperor Taiyi was overthrown, and the human race was established, with the emergence of a new Heavenly Court. Did this mean that the current Heavenly Court was inclined towards the human race?
If he were to unify the world and become the true human emperor, would he have a place in the Heavenly Court of the human race?
This idea took root in his mind, waiting for the right moment to prove it.
"I've learned my lesson, but when will be the right time?"
Ying Zheng frowned. This year, he had successfully conquered Wei, and the next step was to attack Chu. Time was of the essence, and it would be bad if he were slowed down by demons.
Li Si and the others following behind the King of Qin were startled, fearing that the King's repeated questions would displease the Moon Goddess.
Then the jade rabbit in the moon goddess's arms released the long red fruit it had been nibbling on, and said arrogantly:
"The timing is up to fate, but since you insist on asking, Chang Xi, you should take them to the Azure Sky to take a look!"
Before anyone could understand what it meant, the Moon Goddess nodded affectionately to the Jade Rabbit.
The next second, the moonlight was no longer confined to where the moon goddess stood, but gathered into a band of light that fell under everyone's feet. They felt a lightness under their feet, as if a pair of hands were lifting them up from behind.
As my feet left the ground and I slowly rose into the sky, the unprecedented feeling of weightlessness made me feel weak and my legs went limp.
"Wow, it's so high!"
Li Si tried his best to keep a straight face so that no one could see that his legs were trembling, and then he heard this sentence.
Looking back, it turned out to be General Meng Tian of the Meng clan, his face pale and his lips tightly pursed.
Although the others did not speak, Li Si could tell that they were all forcing themselves to be afraid. For some reason, seeing that everyone was the same, Li Si regained his composure.
Having reached a certain height, the city of Xianyang below appeared smaller and smaller, and its general outline could be clearly seen.
The Qin Palace, markets, residences, and military camps were all laid out before Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng already knew the general layout of Xianyang by heart, but he had never seen it as clearly as he did today.
Ying Zheng slowly stretched out his hand, clenching his five fingers as if he were holding the entire city of Xianyang in his hands, and then sighed softly.
The difference between human strength and divine intervention is truly astounding.
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The wires were concealed by illusion, and what people cannot see is naturally treated as non-existent. Coupled with the stimulation from heaven, they simply did not notice the slightest abnormality.
The system can fly, and he controls the wires to ascend as high as possible.
"Received," Ling Xiao replied calmly.
The moon goddess suddenly stopped, and the moonlight beneath everyone's feet slowly merged together to form a platform.
"The distinction between humans and gods is clear; this is the limit that mortals can reach. Beyond this point, there are fierce winds that can cut through bones and lightning that can strike the body."
Although everyone was somewhat disappointed that they couldn't continue flying upwards, they understood the Moon Goddess's explanation perfectly; after all, gods and mortals are different.
Ying Zheng stepped past the crowd and said, "Thank you, Moon Goddess, for inviting us to fly to the heavens."
The moon goddess, with her sparse and indifferent features, pointed downwards and said to them, "Look down—wherever there are lights, that's where demons reside."
As wispy white clouds dispersed, the moonlight illuminated the earthly landscape, suddenly transforming it into a picture. The mountains and rivers on the painting were clearly visible, with points of light shining on them.
Everyone held their breath, greedily focusing their attention on the map, with the military generals—the Wang family father and son, Meng Tian, and others—trying especially hard to memorize it.
Such detailed maps did not exist during the pre-Qin period, or rather, the rulers of various states protected maps as strategic items, and only the royal family or even feudal lords would possess them.
It was a war to prevent invasion.
Ying Zheng looked at the flashing lights everywhere and counted them in his mind. He finally found that there were no less than two or three hundred, and his sense of urgency increased greatly!
Just then, the Moon Goddess spoke:
"Xiang Liu used his aura to subdue demons and conceal himself, but unknowingly he exposed himself instead. Once the demons' auras are gathered, a spell can be cast to find Xiang Liu's hiding place."
"I will bestow upon the Emperor a jade talisman, which can suppress demons and monsters. With this talisman, you can dispatch an army to slay the demons and monsters, and achieve success in one fell swoop. Is the Emperor willing?"
"I will obey your command," Ying Zheng readily agreed.
"good!"
As the moon goddess proclaimed "Good," everyone found themselves falling again with her in the blink of an eye.
"Wait a minute, I only need two more strokes to memorize the terrain of the Chu Kingdom."
Wang Ben shouted anxiously, indicating that he had already decided to lead troops in this attack on Chu.
Standing beside him, the veteran general Wang Jian's veins bulged, and he slapped his foolish son on the head. What kind of occasion is this? Do you still dare to make demands of the Moon Goddess? Can't you see how cautious the King is?
Wang Ben came to his senses, held his head, and remained silent.
Their toes finally touched solid ground, and their bodies swayed. When they saw the familiar scenery around the palace, they felt as if they had been transported to another world.
Li Si sighed inwardly, "Having flown to the heavens, my life has not been in vain!"
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