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Chapter 7 The Battle of Muye – A Clash of Gods

[From the establishment of the Xia Dynasty by Yu the Great to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in the Xinhai Revolution, a total of 3,982 years have passed.]. [Converted into a 24-hour scale, each year equals approximately 21.7 seconds.].

Due to a mysterious power reinforcing the celestial screen, all realms had developed a basic understanding of the concept of 24 hours.

Ying Zheng gazed at the celestial screen, deep in thought. Previously, he had only speculated that the screen originated from the future. But now, based on the text displayed, there was no longer any doubt—It was indeed from a future era.

“Your Majesty, this celestial screen is from over two thousand years ahead of us,” Li Si estimated after a quick calculation.

“Two thousand years…”

Ying Zheng’s eyes deepened as he pondered.

Liu Bang stared at the celestial screen, utterly shaken.

“So, what we’re about to witness is a projection of several thousand years of Huaxia’s history?”

A sense of anticipation rose within him.

“I wonder how long my Great Han will endure!”

Although ancient emperors wished for their dynasties to last forever, deep down, they all understood—No sun stays at its zenith forever.

Dynastic cycles were as natural as the changing seasons. Rise and fall, destruction and rebirth—this was the “Dao,” the true order of the world.

At his side, Empress Lü Zhi was lost in thought.

If we can glimpse history ahead of time, we may avoid disasters and ensure that our Great Han leaves an indelible mark.

Liu Bang glanced at her but remained silent. After establishing the Han Dynasty, the Lü clan had become a growing threat, one he found increasingly troublesome. Now, seeing Lü Zhi’s ambition for power, his dissatisfaction with her deepened.

Like the others, Li Shimin watched the celestial screen with eager anticipation. The screen was from 1,400 years in the future.

What had happened over the course of those centuries?

How had his Tang Dynasty fared?

At this moment, emperors, generals, and legendary figures across countless realms put aside their affairs, fixing their eyes on the celestial screen, afraid to miss even a single detail.

Crash!

A jade ruyi scepter slipped from Qianlong’s hands and shattered on the floor. Ji Xiaolan and Heshen stood beside him, holding their breath. They, too, had seen the message on the celestial screen. Both were highly educated and quick-witted.

A brief calculation told them that the so-called ‘Xinhai Revolution’ was only a little over a hundred years away. A century was but a blink in the long river of history.

Could it be that the Qing Dynasty was truly nearing its end?

A thought surfaced in Qianlong’s mind.

The secret imperial edict hidden behind the Zhengda Guangming plaque.

“Perhaps… it’s time to reconsider my successor?”

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[00:00] Yu the Great controls the floods and is granted the throne by Emperor Shun, marking the beginning of hereditary rule and the founding of the Xia Dynasty. [00:42] Xia ruler Tai Kang loses the throne to Hou Yi—this event is known as the “Loss of the Nation by Tai Kang.” [02:30] Xia Jie is born. [02:50] Cheng Tang overthrows Xia Jie, ending the Xia Dynasty. [04:38] Pan Geng relocates the capital to Yin Ruins, giving rise to the Shang Dynasty. Oracle bone script emerges from this period. [05:32] King Wen of Zhou is born. [05:47] King Zhou of Shang is born. [05:56] Jiang Ziya goes fishing; King Wen of Zhou visits him. [06:10] King Wu of Zhou launches the Battle of Muye. King Zhou of Shang perishes, ending the Shang Dynasty and ushering in the Zhou Dynasty. [06:11] King Wu of Zhou passes away, and Duke of Zhou assumes regency. [07:46] King You of Zhou lights warning beacons to amuse his concubine, triggering the invasion of the Quanrong. The Western Zhou collapses, marking the end of one era and the start of another—the Eastern Zhou. [07:50] King Ping relocates the capital, officially beginning the Eastern Zhou and the Spring and Autumn period.

As history continued to unfold on the celestial screen, the grand background music combined with breathtaking visuals mesmerized everyone watching. Soon, however, people began to notice—During the Battle of Muye, among the countless soldiers, there were warriors riding colossal beasts!

They emanated an aura that sent chills down one’s spine. On the battlefield, a youthful figure wielding Qiankun Rings fought a monstrous beast, its earth-shaking roar reverberating through the battlefield.

In the sky, a man with a thunderous face flapped his wings, wielding a massive hammer that summoned lightning with every strike, electrifying entire battalions.

Another warrior, a three-eyed general, brandished a trident as he tore through enemy ranks, his movements a blur of destruction. Two towering warriors, chanting “Hum” and “Ha”,

exhaled enormous waves of energy, shattering enemy formations like mountains crashing down!

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These supernatural battles, unlike anything from the mortal world, left every onlooker dumbfounded. Ying Zheng, witnessing this divine clash, was at a complete loss for words.

“This… What is this?”

The court of Qin fell into silence. Even with their empire’s unmatched crossbow technology feared by the Six Kingdoms—none of it compared to the sheer might on display.

After a long pause, Ying Zheng spoke with difficulty.

“The Zhou Dynasty ruled for 800 years… What happened?

How did we regress to this state?”

Yet, this revelation only strengthened his resolve to seek immortals and divine power.

“If such beings existed in ancient times, then there must still be some in this world!”

At that moment, Xu Fu stepped forward excitedly.

“Your Majesty, I am willing to embark on another journey to seek the elixir of life and invite immortals to aid our Great Qin!”

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Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was equally stunned.

“This… this isn’t even a battle between mortals anymore!”

“If I could enlist such divine warriors, how could the Xiongnu in the northern plains ever hope to resist me?”

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Li Shimin stared blankly at the celestial screen. The warriors and divine battles he had just witnessed ignited a fire in his heart.

“Fugui!”

Chancellor Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward. “Your Majesty, I am here.”

Li Shimin’s eyes burned with excitement.

“Tell me—do such divine beings still exist in this world?”

“This…”

Zhangsun Wuji hesitated, unable to answer.

At that moment, Fang Xuanling spoke up.

“Your Majesty, I believe these figures have long since ascended to the celestial realm.”

“Oh? What makes you say so?”

Fang Xuanling explained, “In the Xia, Shang, and Zhou periods, mythological tales were abundant. But afterward, they vanished. Now that we see the celestial screen, I believe these deities and immortals have already departed for the true celestial realm.”

Zhangsun Wuji frowned.

“Are you trying to persuade His Majesty to pursue the path of immortality?”

Fang Xuanling shook his head with a wry smile.

“I fear that the realms of gods and men have long since become separate. Otherwise, with such divine support, how could the Zhou Dynasty have ever fallen? The fact that no one has ascended in later generations speaks volumes.”

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Zhu Yuanzhang watched the celestial screen with amusement.

“If only I could fly up to the heavens!”

Empress Ma rolled her eyes.

“What, you want to ascend now?”

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[07:50] The Qin state is established as a reward for escorting King Ping during his relocation. Ying Zheng became even more focused.

His ancestors had earned Qin’s foundation through their merits.

What would the future hold for his Great Qin?

A look of deep anticipation filled his eyes.