Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 725 Chapter 297: Mount Tai Sealing Ceremony! Zhao Feng's Identity Revealed! (Part 3)

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Mount Tai!

A straight path ascends directly to Mount Tai's peak!

Fifty thousand youthful troops from the region labored for two months to build it.

This pathway appears like a wondrous marvel.

Atop Mount Tai's summit.

The grand altar stands erected.

Mount Tai today!

Bright skies with a soft wind blowing.

Mount Tai's peak thrusts through the clouds, rising high into the emptiness.

Sunlight pours down, as though the Heavens gaze upon Mount Tai.

Along both flanks of the path.

The Imperial Guard Army stands vigil on either side, security tighter than ever.

Mount Tai's summit!

Hundred officials with their kin, generals, all gather before the altar.

On this occasion.

Not just ministers from Xianyang attend, but governors from Qin's many prefectures and countless main generals from the empire's key commands have also come.

Sons and daughters of Emperor Qin Shi Huang are all present.

Right now.

This marks Emperor Qin Shi Huang's most magnificent rite, unmatched through the ages.

Mount Tai Sacrifice Ceremony!

In future annals, it seals an emperor's legitimacy!

Started by Emperor Qin Shi Huang!

"The auspicious hour has arrived."

"The First Emperor, ascend to offer the sacrifice."

"Heaven and Earth as witnesses."

Han Fei announced in a booming voice.

His words thundered across the Yun Xiao, power overwhelming.

With this declaration.

All officials observe intently.

Families with the officials watch closely.

Reverence fills every heart.

Only Ying Zheng, clad in imperial robes, crowned with three pearls, sword at his side, strides toward the altar's stairs.

Step after step.

Ascending the steps amid all eyes upon him.

Nine hundred ninety-nine stairs.

The altar soars into the clouds.

Arriving at the altar's top!

Ying Zheng, radiating majesty, pivots to survey the officials on Mount Tai's peak, as if dominating the entire realm.

"We your humble servants bow to the First Emperor."

"May the First Emperor reign eternally, Qin forever unbroken."

All officials prostrate before the altar, their chorus booming like thunder over Mount Tai's summit.

"Ministers, stand."

Ying Zheng gestured dismissively.

Officials rose successively, eyes fixed on the imposing form atop the altar.

"The First Emperor graces the Mount Tai Sacrifice in person."

"Truly the bearing of a supreme sovereign."

Zhao Feng stared at the altar's figure, waves of awe and contemplation stirring in his chest.

At that instant!

"I, Ying Zheng of Zhao!"

"Honoring ancestors' will, carrying Huaxia's spirit."

"Conquering the Six States, unifying the realm, establishing Qin's empire, feats beyond all predecessors."

"Today."

"Mount Tai Sacrifice seals it under Heaven's watch."

Ying Zheng bellowed with tremendous force.

His commanding tone reverberated through the Yun Xiao, exploding like thunderclaps.

No need for flowery words; 'Unite the World' alone proclaims Emperor Qin Shi Huang's legendary exploits.

This resounds as an Emperor's decree!

Moments later.

Han Fei advanced.

"Offer to Heaven and Earth!"

"Heaven witnesses!"

Han Fei cried out powerfully.

Right after.

Beasts and captives were led to the altar.

Executioners emerged in numbers, blades flashing up and down.

Blood offered to the Heavens!

Boom, boom, boom!

As the blood rite concluded.

Abruptly, thunder rumbled across the celestial dome, as if the Heavens acknowledged the scene.

"I rule the world as the eternal First Emperor."

"I am the First Emperor!"

Ying Zheng flung wide his arms, roaring with immense vigor.

"Hail the First Emperor."

On Mount Tai's peak, every minister bowed once more.

As his words faded.

Ying Zheng's eyes refocused steadily.

Then he spoke slowly: "Two months past, I declared."

"Mount Tai Sacrifice day establishes the Crown Prince and names the Empress."

"Now."

"The awaited moment is here."

"For today."

"I have endured endless waiting."

"A complete twenty-nine years."

Ying Zheng's tone carried unyielding resolve, mingled with profound yearning for his wife and heirs.

Hearing this.

All eyes converged on Ying Zheng.

Curiosity burned about the unseen Empress and Qin's hidden eldest son.

"This day."

"Has at last come."

"My son-in-law reclaims his true status at last." Wang Jian's heart raced with thrill.

"Lord Feng, Qin's rightful heir apparent."

"A brand new age for Qin dawns soon."

Li Si, Han Fei, and others brimmed with exhilaration in their thoughts.

To them.

They had anticipated this for ages.

While Fusu, Hu Hai, and royal scions stared intently.

Huai Zhuang's faction observed too, curiosity laced with resentment.

"Have you wondered endlessly about my wife's identity?"

"About my son's?"

"Today."

"I reveal it to everyone."

Ying Zheng laughed heartily.

With a grand sweep of his hand.

"Efang."

"After countless years."

"I can finally welcome you back openly by my side."

Ying Zheng's tender gaze settled on a lady among the families, clad in elegant palace garb, stunningly beautiful and poised.

None other than Xia Dong'er.

At his call.

Xia Dong'er's frame quivered faintly.

All gazes shifted to Xia Dong'er.

Seeing her.

The uninformed stood utterly shocked.

"This… isn't she Lord Wu'an's family member?"

"Isn't that Lord Wu'an's mother?"

"Could Lord Wu'an be the Great King's heir?"

"Impossible, right?"

"Lord Wu'an as the Great King's son?"

"Utterly unexpected!"

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Officials unaware of the secret reeled in shock.

Though Xia Dong'er shunned outsiders since Xianyang's return, she led the family ranks.

Beside Wang Yan, with numerous daughters-in-law.

"Zhao Feng is Father King's son?"

"How is that possible?" Hu Hai's eyes bulged, incredulity flooding him.

"Is he my elder brother?"

Fusu looked at Xia Dong'er, then Zhao Feng, mirroring the total shock.

Save for those already privy, no one foresaw this.

Meanwhile Zhao Feng.

His face showed utter bewilderment right then.

A stupor unlike any before.

Now Ying Zheng's loving eyes fixed wholly on his mother.

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