100: A conspiracy by the First Emperor? Sorry, I want both the prize and the face!

A hint of playfulness flickered in the First Emperor's eyes.

"From the reserves, select Cicada Clothes."

"Have her prepare a generous gift and go to the Celestial Court."

Li Si's gaze shifted, and he instantly understood the Monarch's intention.

Cicada Clothes, with her SSS-rank talent, Alluring Beauty, possessed a charm that could subtly influence others' emotions and judgments.

She was the Great Qin Empire's top assassin and spy.

"Her task is not to gather intelligence, nor to incite rebellion."

The First Emperor's voice deepened.

"Her task is simply to be there."

"Like the most perfect poison, wrapped in the sweetest candy coating."

"I want those so-called 'monsters' to fall in love with her, to become jealous, and to sow discord among themselves."

"I will personally plant the seeds of decay upon the very cornerstone of his Celestial Court."

Li Si clapped his hands in admiration.

"Your Majesty is brilliant! This is the highest strategy, to subdue the enemy without fighting!"

However, the First Emperor waved his hand; this was merely an appetizer.

"One internal problem is not enough."

His gaze turned towards the vast world beyond the hall.

"I want to make that grand banner Heaven's Choice has raised into a joke."

He turned and sat back on his throne.

The aura of a ruler dominating the world once again enveloped the entire giant city.

"Issue another imperial decree, proclaiming to all under heaven!"

"Effective immediately, my Great Qin Empire will host a three-day Hunting Ceremony!"

"Each day, the system will rank all Lords based on their points for killing Void Demons."

"At the end of each night, the top ten in points, regardless of origin or faction, will receive a legendary blueprint provided by my Great Qin's national treasury!"

"And if one can secure the top spot on the leaderboard for three consecutive days, or on the final night..."

The First Emperor's voice paused slightly, each word, like a divine oracle, thundering in the hall.

"I will personally act, using my Son of Heaven's Praise talent, to bestow upon him a permanent buff blessing—the Human King's Blessing!"

Human King's Blessing: Permanently increases the attack and defense of all units in the territory by 20%.

Upon hearing this, even Bai Qi, the General's perpetually frozen face, showed cracks.

This gesture was too grand!

This was the ultimate open conspiracy!

He offered his most core talent as a reward, throwing it out to the entire world.

He wanted all the strong individuals in the world to contend for this unique honor.

He wanted to put Heaven's Choice in a dilemma.

Participate?

Then you must follow my rules, and personally tarnish your banner of resistance with a ridiculous color.

Don't participate?

Then your generals, watching others take the permanent buff, will they not have other thoughts in their hearts?

No matter how Heaven's Choice chooses, the First Emperor stands invincible.

He wanted to redefine the landscape of war with a grand carnival.

He wanted to hunt down Heaven's Choice's prestige with a magnificent hunt.

...

Celestial Court Guild Channel.

When the First Emperor's second golden decree appeared on the world channel in an even grander manner, the previously bustling guild instantly fell silent.

MyoSuSeiKa's smile froze on his face.

"Permanent buff?! Is this grandson of the First Emperor crazy? Using his own talent as a prize?"

His voice was trembling.

Gourmet Supplier popped up: "Big shots, this is trouble now. This Human King's Blessing is too tempting... I'm not saying I have other ideas! I just simply think... it's tempting!"

Mad Blade's avatar flickered violently: "Damn it, this old man is truly insidious! He's forcing us to enter and play his game!"

The newly joined Sword Immortal of Wine let out a burp: "Tsk, a bit interesting. If we win, we still have to thank him for the reward? This wine doesn't taste quite right anymore."

All new and old members felt the suffocating pressure brought by the open conspiracy.

Their gazes all turned to Lin Feng.

Go, or not go?

That was the question.

Lin Feng leaned on his throne, looking at the Lords on the world channel who were going crazy for the "Hunting Ceremony," a playful smile on his face.

He had to admit, this First Emperor was indeed a formidable hero.

But he had miscalculated one thing.

The First Emperor thought he had presented an unsolvable problem.

But in Lin Feng's eyes, this was more like... an invitation.

An invitation to slap him hard in front of the whole world again.

Heaven's Choice: "What's the panic?"

He finally spoke, his tone terrifyingly calm.

Heaven's Choice: "It's a good thing he likes to be the banker, likes to set up the stage for a show."

MyoSuSeiKa carefully asked: "Big shot, what do you mean?"

Lin Feng's fingertips gently typed a line of text on the screen.

That composure and dominance instantly calmed everyone in the channel.

Heaven's Choice: "Then we'll beat him at his own game."

Heaven's Choice: "The stage he set, I'll be the lead."

Heaven's Choice: "The prize he set, I'll hand it out for him."

Heaven's Choice: "I will personally claim first place."

Heaven's Choice: "I want to see if his so-called Son of Heaven's Praise truly dares to fall upon me."

Lin Feng's response was like a strong stimulant, instantly dispelling the gloom that hung over the Celestial Court.

Mad Blade was the first to laugh out loud: "Hahaha! Well said! If he dares to give it, we dare to take it! I've long wanted to see what the hell his damn Son of Heaven's Praise is!"

Sword Immortal of Wine also casually sent a message: "Indeed, wine won through victory tastes better. Count me in."

MyoSuSeiKa was even more excited, immediately transforming into the number one sycophant, waving flags and shouting in the channel: "Big shot is mighty! Big shot is domineering! The First Emperor is nothing! Our Celestial Court's goal is to sweep the top ten! Let his Great Qin's national treasury bleed!"

The atmosphere within the guild was ignited once again.

However, Lin Feng's gaze did not linger on the "Hunting Ceremony." His finger gently slid, opening a special membership application that MyoSuSeiKa had just forwarded.

The sender's ID was Cicada Clothes.

The avatar was a beautiful profile half-hidden by a veil, her eyes flowing, radiant with every glance.

"This... this is too beautiful, isn't it?" MyoSuSeiKa excitedly whispered to Lin Feng in a private chat, "Big shot, this is an SSS-rank! A true big shot! And guess what 'pledge of allegiance' she offered?"

Lin Feng did not reply, simply gazing at the application.

MyoSuSeiKa couldn't wait to reveal the answer: "It's a legendary defense tower—the Moon God Altar! Its effect is to slowly restore the health of all units in the territory, and it can also periodically dispel some low-level negative statuses! Big shot, this is practically a mobile spring! It's the treasure of treasures!"

Cicada Clothes's reason for applying was meticulously written, full of sincerity.

Cicada Clothes: "I have long heard of the Celestial Court's prestige and yearn for it. Lord Heaven's Choice, with his own strength, resisted the tyrannical Qin, opening up a pure land for all independent Lords under heaven. I admire him immensely. I wish to offer the Moon God Altar to contribute a small part to the Celestial Court. My talent is SSS-rank Alluring Beauty, which may add a few points of assistance to the Celestial Court's diplomacy."

What a clever move, retreating to advance.

She casually described a charm talent capable of captivating all beings as "adding a few points of assistance to diplomacy."

The corners of Lin Feng's mouth curved into a cold arc.

If this had been before the First Emperor announced the "Hunting Ceremony," he might have given this application a second look.

But now?

An SSS-rank beauty, carrying a legendary heavy gift, coming to pledge allegiance at such a delicate moment.