Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 739 - 605: I, Emperor Shi, Making Money_2

Chapter 739: Chapter 605: I, Emperor Shi, Making Money_2

He believed that if he could obtain the [Sword of Taia], he would definitely be able to put an end to the chaotic situation where the Manlajia people intermingled, and establish his own Heavenly Dynasty.

The two Monarchs gazed at each other, with hidden sparks crackling and bursting in the air between them.

It was not just them; all the outsiders beyond the palace were on edge, hardly able to contain their fierce desire to immediately slay the remaining threats.

However, due to the laws within Xianyang City that prohibited fighting, no one dared to act rashly.

Before entering the city, the lesson of the hundred who had killed the fewest and held the lowest titles, who were resoundingly executed as an example (Chapter 594), was still fresh in their minds.

They had no choice but to learn to hold "Qin Law" in awe.

In reality, as the Qin Army gradually defeated the Dharma Image realm on all fronts, their own power waxed as the other’s waned, and they now possessed the ability to suppress everyone solely with the power of the law.

Just when the tension outside the palace was becoming extremely intense.

That voice, which had initially sounded like an eunuch, rang out once more in everyone’s ears:

"The Prime Minister decrees,

One day later, the capital will hold a ’Corpse Sacrifice’ ceremony to worship Emperor Shi. All those with titles bear the responsibility to participate in the ritual.

Based on performance in the ceremony, ranks may be awarded from one to three degrees higher at the conclusion of the Corpse Sacrifice."

Buzz—!

The survivors instantly erupted into chaos.

Those at the nineteenth rank of Inner Pass Marquis were the most excited.

Without the need for further bloodshed, just by partaking in the "Corpse Sacrifice," they could easily claim the position of Marquis; they were all smiles and laughter.

Furthermore, as this imperial edict was announced, the restrictions on their Taoist Abilities lifted suddenly, restoring them to their original state.

One by one, they readied themselves to perform well.

It was a pity that none of them had Wang Yuan’s foresight.

With their superficial understanding of Dragon Energy, few realized that the higher their own rank, the deeper they would be bound to the Great Qin Dragon Qi!

As a firm vassal relationship was established between them, they would ultimately become true ministers of Great Qin, no longer masters of their own fate.

At that time, their handling would be nothing more than a word from the Emperor.

From the moment they entered the tomb, those who died became sustenance for Emperor Shi, and the living could forget about taking a single coin from him!

As per the rule of Earth Scholar when turning over tombs: man lights a candle, ghost blows out the lamp, and when the rooster crows and the lights go out, don’t touch the gold!

Now, the situation was like a lamp that had been lit in the southeastern corner of the tomb chamber had already been extinguished.

The tomb’s owner did not agree to them taking anything at all; instead, he expected them to offer contributions.

To describe it with a saying from Wang Yuan’s previous life:

"Hello, I am Emperor Shi!

I’m actually not dead, but merely in a deep slumber. Now, as I am about to awaken, reviving my hundred thousand terracotta soldiers will allow me to rule over all of Red County Shenzhou.

I need some start-up capital to activate the terracotta soldiers; if you donate 5000 tales to me, once I ascend to rule the world, I’ll appoint you as Prime Minister!"

Repeating for thousands of years, the schemes remained the same, yet despite knowing the trick, people fell for it every day, time and time again.

At this moment, Wang Yuan had no interest in paying attention to these outsiders.

He had changed into a new disguise, replacing the identity of a Palace Maid in Efang Palace, and discreetly slipped into the heavily guarded, forbidden area at the deepest part of Efang Palace.

And why didn’t he take on the identity of an eunuch?

As the saying goes, a gentleman hides his tools and waits for the right moment to act. Even if it killed him, he would always be a man who stood upright to urinate!

It was definitely not because he enjoyed dressing as a woman!

Slipping into Efang Palace while preparations for the sacrifice were underway, of course, was for the "Corpse" in the upcoming Corpse Sacrifice.

During the few days he had entered Xianyang City ahead of time, he had already pieced together hints and clues about the disturbances in the Ancestor Dragon Imperial Mausoleum.

A bit of deduction led to a highly likely conjecture.

As everyone knows, Emperor Shi had sent numerous Magicians to search for the Undying Elixir during his lifetime, in hopes of ruling over Red County Shenzhou forever.

Now, just by looking at what Emperor Shi had invested:

The expenditure of one thousand eight hundred years, the three hundred years of Great Qin’s national fortune, countless treasures, and the vast expanse of this Small Thousand World... and so on, it wasn’t hard to guess what he was gambling for.

He certainly sought Longevity!

And more than that, he wished to become an Immortality Emperor!

But the method of seeking longevity was not the commonly seen "Killing Banquet" outside.

It’s easy to understand, the domineering Emperor Shi would never stoop to being a servant to a Heavenly Official.

Wang Yuan’s [Calamity] had plainly coincided with the "Corpse Sacrifice," leaving him less than a day’s time.

The upcoming "Corpse Sacrifice" could not possibly be for the worship of ancestors; it was undoubtedly tailored for Emperor Shi to achieve his status as an Immortality Emperor.

There was no beating around the bush; the truth was about to be revealed.

So quick that many Magicians had not yet realized what was about to take place here.

Though Wang Yuan stood somewhat alone against the entire Great Qin Empire, and all the remaining outsiders, vulnerable to follow suit if he showed himself, like other Dharma Images had.

There was still a chance to break the situation.

After all, with the experience of "beginning with the Corpse Sacrifice to swindle an entire clan," Wang Xiaoyuan was all too familiar with the "Corpse Sacrifice."

The key to "Corpse Sacrifice" was the "Corpse"!

"There must be a Corpse for the Sacrifice!"

As long as he found this "Corpse," there would be plenty of strategies to employ.

Usually, the direct lineage descendants would act as the corpse in legal terms, and other people would only be used if there were no direct descendants, but those too would have to be blood relatives.

As recorded in Guanlan Pavilion of the Nine Soldiers, it was openly known that Emperor Shi’s lineage had been conclusively extinguished in the Mortal World.

With no information about this corpse, how could he find the person easily?

Fortunately, he had previously obtained the historical records from the tomb, which he could barely use as a reference.

[King Treasury: Inventory 5832, Great Zhou and the Seven States historical records, total 8 volumes, Yellow Seal Deceit Object.

Level Nine: Doctor.]