With his iron skin and steel bones, Qin Tieniu frowned. He found it hard to accept that his senses were being restricted, and said in a deep voice, "In any case, this child's strength has far exceeded our understanding."
The five elders exchanged glances, realizing that Qin Ze's strength was not what it appeared to be, but rather concealed a deeper mystery.
Under the shocked gazes of the five Qin family elders, Qin Ze felt an unprecedented sense of bewilderment. His brows furrowed slightly, and a sense of turmoil rose within him.
"That's not right," Qin Ze thought to himself, puzzled. "According to the original story, the Qin family only had three Grand Elders. How come there are suddenly five? What's going on?"
Qin Ze recalled his understanding of the original plot, which indeed only included three Grandmaster-level elders, but now there were five in front of him.
He vaguely sensed that there seemed to be some special reason behind this, perhaps related to his becoming the chosen one.
A sudden realization flashed through his mind. He realized that he had killed Chu Tian, the protagonist of this world, and obtained the protagonist's luck value, reaching the critical point of becoming the chosen one.
Perhaps this title triggered some kind of change, including the composition of the Qin family's elders.
Qin Ze became excited when he realized that the changes were caused by his title as the Chosen One, wondering if there would be any more surprises.
Just as Qin Ze was filled with anticipation, the white-robed sage Qin Jin suddenly said to Qin Zhan, "Qin Zhan, now that Qin Ze has grown into a Grandmaster, he is qualified to inherit the final legacy of our Qin family lineage."
Qin Zhan was taken aback upon hearing this, then his face lit up with joy. He looked at Qin Ze, his eyes filled with excitement. This meant that Qin Ze would become the future leader of the Qin family, shouldering the family's glory and responsibility.
Qin Zhan nodded in agreement, then led Qin Ze to the side of the back mountain. There, the five elders together opened a stone gate, revealing the most important forbidden area of the Qin family.
The stone gate slowly opened, and Qin Ze's gaze was drawn to the scene before him. He saw a huge altar, covered with ancient runes and patterns, exuding a mysterious aura.
On the altar lay a crystal-clear round stone, emitting a faint light, like twinkling stars. Around the stone were ancient books and ritual implements, exuding an ancient aura.
Qin Jin explained to Qin Ze, "This is the final inheritance of our Qin family lineage, passed down from ancient times and kept secret. This round stone is called the 'Heavenly Origin Sacred Stone,' possessing mysterious power. Back then, the founder of our Qin family obtained this round stone and poured his wisdom and efforts into it."
Qin Ze listened intently, sensing the power contained within the Heavenly Origin Sacred Stone, as if it were a huge mystery waiting for him to unravel.
Qin Jin continued, "The Qin family's legacy is preserved here, but to inherit it, you must pass a test. You must initiate a ritual at the altar and face the challenges and trials within your heart in order to truly inherit the Qin family's ultimate legacy."
Qin Zhan looked at Qin Ze with a firm gaze and said, "Go. The Heavenly Origin Sacred Stone has not been passed down for thousands of years. Ze'er, I hope you can succeed."
Qin Ze nodded.
Qin Ze was both excited and nervous. He stepped onto the altar, stood in front of the round stone, took a deep breath, and began to face the test of the divine stone.
Standing before the Heavenly Origin Sacred Stone, Qin Ze was filled with anticipation and nervousness. Gradually, the surrounding scenery began to change, and he felt as if he had traveled through time and space to an ancient royal palace.
The scene before him gradually became clear: a solemn and majestic emperor sat on the dragon throne, his gaze deep and his face dignified—that was Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng.
Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, was astonishingly handsome. Tall and imposing, clad in a dragon robe and crown, his every movement and expression exuded dominance and majesty. His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, shone with wisdom and decisiveness, befitting a monarch standing at the pinnacle of power.
"You must be Qin Ze, the most outstanding successor of the Qin family's new generation." The First Emperor's voice echoed in the hall, as majestic as thunder. "I, Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, unified the six kingdoms and established the Great Qin Empire. Today, I have come to test your wisdom and courage."
Qin Ze was completely stunned. He never imagined that the emperor before him was actually the ancestor of the Qin family, the First Emperor of Qin, Ying Zheng. His thoughts were in turmoil as he stared at Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, in disbelief.
King Ying Zheng of Qin was remarkably handsome. Tall and imposing, he wore a dragon robe and a crown, exuding unparalleled solemnity. His eyes shone with wisdom, like all-seeing divine eyes. This legendary monarch who unified the six kingdoms and established the Qin Empire appeared before Qin Ze in such a lifelike manner.
"You must be quite surprised," Qin Shi Huang's voice remained as steady as a mountain. "This is a test I deliberately designed. I wanted to personally see if the descendants of the Qin family were qualified to inherit my wisdom and bloodline."
Qin Ze finally snapped out of his shock. He took a deep breath, pursed his lips, and tried to calm himself down.
"Qin Ze, the 108th generation descendant of the Qin family, pays respects to his ancestors!"
Qin Ze bowed deeply, his voice filled with respect and awe.
"I've heard you possess exceptional talent in both wisdom and combat. Let's play a game of chess," Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng's voice was as steady as a mountain. "If you defeat me, you will pass this test and receive the legacy I left behind."
"Remember, the way of chess encompasses the essence of everything!"
Qin Ze nodded, understanding the importance of this game. He walked to the chessboard, focusing intently on the board, silently calculating the possible moves for each move.
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