The Yellow Emperor came and went in a hurry.
However, the image of this ancient emperor of the human race is deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.
There was a moment of silence. Xiang Liu's crisis had been averted, but the price paid was enormous. Although the number of casualties in Xianyang was not high, many houses collapsed and were damaged.
Amidst the dust-filled sky and devastation, the pristine Moon Goddess stood aloof from the world, while the Jade Rabbit, which had appeared out of nowhere, nestled comfortably in her arms.
Even though it was a familiar scene and people, the thought of what the Moon Goddess had gone through and what she still carried made everyone feel a mix of emotions.
"Xiang Liu has been removed; shall the Moon Goddess return to the Qin Palace with Zheng?"
The silence was broken by the King of Qin's words. He gripped the hilt of the Xuanyuan Sword with his five fingers, and his long sleeves hung down, covering a small part of the sword.
"It looks really bad."
The moon goddess gave an irrelevant answer, and the clothes she wore for battle quickly transformed into an extremely beautiful long dress as she spoke.
What's so ugly? Everyone was puzzled. Wang Ben subconsciously looked at himself. Although there had been no fighting, the dust raised had made him dirty. Looking at the others, they were about the same.
It's not that she's saying they're dirty and therefore ugly; this moon goddess loves beautiful things.
In an instant, the bright moon reappeared in the sky, and its soft light shone down, restoring the collapsed buildings and broken wood and stones to their original state as if time had reversed.
In less than half a quarter of an hour, the people on the street were astonished to find that, as if Xiangliu's invasion had never happened, the houses were as solid as ever.
Only the black venom accumulated in the low-lying areas proved that it was not a dream; Xiang Liu had indeed invaded Xianyang.
Wang Ben's fervent and excited gaze fell upon the Moon Goddess, as if time had reversed—how could one not be captivated by such a divine miracle?
Even Ying Zheng was in a state of shock. He thought he was prepared for the Moon Goddess's various actions, but he was still amazed by this unrepeatable miracle.
It seems that Chang Xi has been able to remain safe and sound in the new Heavenly Court, and even hold a high position, which means that he is extremely capable!
Unbeknownst to many, the Moon Goddess Changxi's status became increasingly important in everyone's hearts.
The tiny jade rabbit was munching on a carrot, its red, three-lobed mouth was incredibly cute, and the rabbit's whole body was relaxed.
He was both impressed and terrified by the extremely daring performance arranged by his host.
The house hadn't actually collapsed; once people's vision and sense of touch were deceived, the fake could easily become the real.
Coupled with herd mentality, seeing everyone else panicking will also cause one to panic, making the illusion appear more realistic.
Cheers of joy from the residents of Xianyang, who had survived the ordeal, echoed from all around, and a strong sense of happiness enveloped the entire city.
People who had been assigned to various places returned here, most of them with smiles on their faces, their eyes meeting with joy.
Li Si seized the opportunity to offer his advice:
"Your Majesty, killing Xiang Liu is a cause for great joy; let us hold a banquet to celebrate."
Everyone else nodded, their hopeful eyes fixed on Ying Zheng.
He certainly wouldn't disappoint his subjects, and was about to agree when, as if remembering something, he suddenly extended an invitation to the Moon Goddess, who had been watching indifferently:
"Now that Xiang Liu has been removed, would Your Highness the Moon Goddess wish to attend the banquet?"
The Moon Goddess seemed about to refuse, when the Jade Rabbit jumped out of her arms:
"Okay, okay, Chang Xi, let's go to the banquet in the mortal realm, shall we? I wonder how it differs from the banquet in Heaven."
The Moon Goddess looked somewhat helpless, stroking the rabbit's ears as she said:
"Who was it that said the Queen Mother's Peach Banquet was the best banquet in the world, and that after attending it, they looked down on all other banquets?"
"It's all just polite talk," the Jade Rabbit said awkwardly.
Ying Zheng interjected at the opportune moment:
"The Moon Goddess loves dance and music, and although she has been in the mortal realm for a long time, she has never seen the songs and dances of the Qin Kingdom. This banquet will be a perfect opportunity for her to witness them."
His words seemed to be the last straw, and with the Jade Rabbit squirming in her arms, the Moon Goddess finally agreed.
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The banquet required time to prepare, and Ling Xiao sat idly to the side. After a thrilling performance, the system was completely exhausted and lying on its back.
She, however, was full of energy, having rediscovered some of the thrills she once felt, her entire body screaming with joy.
"Oh, right, host, Xuanyuan... oops, that sword hasn't been retrieved yet."
The system, on its deathbed, suddenly sat up, fearing that this small oversight would wipe out all its previous efforts.
"Hmm, it's alright. I deliberately left this sword for Ying Zheng. With the Xuanyuan Sword, the proof of the Human Emperor, in his hand, Ying Zheng will work even harder to promote himself, and my identity as the Moon Goddess will also become more widely known."
"So that's how it is. All the tasks in the All-Star System are ultimately about increasing the host's popularity and expanding their fan base."
Therefore, the more people know about your performance as the Moon Goddess, and the more spectacular your deeds, the higher your fame will be.
Ling Xiao scooped up the system, smoothing its fur while generously praising it:
"This child is teachable."
The system felt a little embarrassed, but it really felt great. Under the guidance of its excellent host, it had also improved itself!
"Several tasks were completed this time."
Ling Xiao figured that with the image of the Moon Goddess basically established and the excitement of the great battle, he could complete at least two or three missions.
Sure enough, he excitedly said that he had completed four tasks: making a name for himself, gaining fame, captivating people's hearts, and playing the role perfectly.
Ling Xiao stopped him from revealing the specific mission details and rewards, only saying:
"This banquet is also a good opportunity to solidify the image of the Moon Goddess. With her identity as a former princess of the Heavenly Court revealed, Ying Zheng and the others in Qin are most curious at this time. They are about to reveal some things and add fuel to the fire!"
"Hmm, it's just adding scenes at the last minute. Host, what do you want me to do? I will obey unconditionally."
The system confidently assured everyone.
Ling Xiao smiled and said directly:
"The Moon Goddess will be drunk later, and you, little jade rabbit, will have to reveal some secrets. Ying Zheng and the others will team up to trick you into talking, and you just need to go with the flow."
The system nodded blankly.
Ling Xiao brainstormed, quickly took out paper and pen to draft a rough script, and then worked out detailed contingency plans.
Not long after, a banquet was held in the Qin Palace.
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