novelAbuy Chapter 2 Shocking System?! A Transmigrator Who Self-Destructs at the Start!
Chapter 2 Shocking System?! A Transmigrator Who Self-Destructs at the Start!
Jiang Qing's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, her lips trembled, and even her breathing became intermittent.
He could clearly feel the gaze from the dragon throne fixed firmly on him.
The coldness and scrutiny in that gaze were like an icy knife pressed against his neck, making him stiff and unable to move.
"Your Majesty!"
The commander of the Imperial Guards strode into the hall, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist, and spoke in a loud voice that made the candlelight on the ceiling sway slightly.
"We, your humble servants, were on duty in the royal square of Xianyang Palace when we saw this thief appear out of nowhere. His attire was strange, and he was not a citizen of Qin. We suspected him to be a spy or assassin sent by the remnants of the six states. Therefore, we have brought him here for Your Majesty's personal interrogation!"
And he reported in detail the strange things about Jiang Qing.
As soon as he finished speaking, all the officials' eyes fell on Jiang Qing.
Recently, the remnants of the six former states have not given up their rebellious intentions against Qin, and assassination attempts against Ying Zheng have been repeatedly prevented.
Now, this strange person has suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the palace square.
Dressed in short sleeves and shorts, he stood out from everyone else in the Qin Dynasty; to anyone who saw him, he looked like an assassin.
Ying Zheng, seated on the dragon throne, still lightly tapped the armrests with his fingertips, producing a dull "tap, tap" sound.
He didn't speak immediately, but instead used his sharp eyes to look Jiang Qing up and down.
He wore a loose gray short-sleeved shirt, baggy shorts, and a pair of oddly shaped flip-flops, and his hair was short and messy.
His face still bore the marks of confusion and panic, and he was disheveled, completely at odds with the clothing and etiquette of the Qin Dynasty, making him extremely bizarre.
Ying Zheng's brows furrowed slightly, and the coldness in his eyes intensified.
He had ruled the Qin Dynasty for several years, and had seen extraordinary people and even encountered traitors, but he had never seen such a sudden and bizarre way of appearing.
It's utterly unbelievable that he appeared out of nowhere in the heavily guarded palace square, without a trace or any reason, just by falling out like that.
"Raise your head."
Ying Zheng finally spoke.
Jiang Qing shuddered, nearly collapsing to the ground in fright.
He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to slowly raise his head.
The moment they met Ying Zheng's sharp, dagger-like eyes, a chill instantly shot from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.
What eyes they were!
There were no furious roars, no ferocious expressions, yet it seemed to pierce through people's hearts.
It contained the domineering ambition to unify the world, as well as the icy killing intent to kill all dissidents, making Jiang Qing not dare to utter a single lie.
"Who are you?" Ying Zheng's tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable sense of oppression.
"Why have you suddenly appeared in Xianyang Palace Square? Your attire is so strange; could you be an assassin sent by the remnants of the six kingdoms, attempting to assassinate me?"
Jiang Qing's lips trembled, her mind went blank, and her prepared explanation vanished.
Everything was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.
"Your Majesty... I... I'm not an assassin..."
His voice trembled, choked with sobs, and he waved his hands frantically.
The more he tried to explain, the more incoherent his words became. In the eyes of the court officials, this was a typical case of a guilty conscience and sophistry.
"Nonsense!"
An elderly, white-haired official standing at the front of the line couldn't help but shout sternly, slamming his ceremonial tablet heavily against his palm.
"Your Majesty is wise, how can you, such a madman, be allowed to spread such heretical rumors! Appearing out of nowhere in the palace, dressed strangely, what else could you be but an assassin?"
"Guards, drag him away and execute him immediately, lest he disrupt the court!"
"Kill him!"
"The remnants of the six former states should be punished by everyone!"
Many civil and military officials echoed this sentiment, and shouts of battle instantly filled the hall, making the atmosphere even more tense.
Ying Zheng's face darkened completely, and he stopped tapping on the dragon throne.
The oppressive aura emanating from him swept across the entire hall like a tidal wave, causing all the civil and military officials to instinctively lower their heads and fall silent in fear.
"Not an assassin?" Ying Zheng's voice was as cold as ice, and the killing intent in his eyes grew stronger.
"My Xianyang Palace is not a place you can come and go as you please."
"You appeared out of thin air! What kind of evil magic did you use? If you don't reveal the mastermind behind this today, I will not let you off lightly!"
"Guards!" Ying Zheng slammed his hand on the dragon table in front of him, creating a deafening roar.
"Drag this madman away and torture him severely! If he refuses to confess, execute him on the spot as a warning to others!"
Kill him on the spot!
These four words, like four thunderbolts, struck Jiang Qing hard on the head!
Jiang Qing felt a sudden chill run through her body; her blood seemed to freeze at that moment, her face turned ashen, and even her fingertips lost their color.
Finished!
It's completely over!
He had only been here for less than an hour, hadn't even warmed his feet on the land of Qin, and was already being beheaded as an assassin?
Just when Jiang Qing was completely in despair and thought that she was going to die.
An electronic voice suddenly boomed in his mind without warning!
[Ding! Host's life is in imminent danger, emergency binding conditions triggered! The Myriad Dynasty Shock System is activating...]
[Binding progress: 10%...30%...60%...100%!]
[Binding successful! Host Jiang Qing has officially activated the Myriad Dynasty Shock System!]
The sudden sound froze Jiang Qing completely.
The overwhelming despair was abruptly severed at this moment, replaced by extreme astonishment and ecstasy!
system?!
This is... a time traveler's cheat code?!
Jiang Qing's eyes widened instantly, her previously dim and desperate gaze now filled with joy.
He knew it! How could someone who transmigrates to ancient times not have a life-saving cheat code!
This portal of light was no accident; this system was the true opportunity for him to travel to another world!
Before he could think it through, the system's voice sounded again, and a clear message flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.
This made him instantly understand all the functions of the system.
[Host Information]
Name: Jiang Qing
Identity: An ordinary modern youth, a time traveler
Current status: Critically ill (about to be beheaded)
Bind Time-Space Item: Time-Space Gate (Initially passively activated, requires Shock Value to unlock full autonomous control).
[System Core Function: The host can obtain corresponding Shock Values by inducing extreme emotions such as shock and rage in the ancient people of this world.]
[Shock points can be exchanged for various items and skills, unlock full control over the time portal, and enhance the host's various abilities.]
[New Player Benefits]
Language proficiency: Automatically activated, allowing the host to communicate seamlessly with everyone in this world without language barriers.
Basic physical enhancement: Slightly improves the host's strength, speed, and endurance, temporarily alleviating physical weakness.
[Current Shock Level: 0]
The system's functions are simple, straightforward, and easy to understand!
You can get shock points by inducing various extreme emotions in the ancient people of this era.
You can exchange for anything you want, and even unlock the time portal that brought you here, or even return to the modern world!
With this system, not only would he be able to save his life, he could even thrive in the Qin Dynasty!
Nowhere to be found!
In a very short moment, Jiang Qing's state of mind underwent a dramatic change!
From despair and waiting to die to ecstatic joy, it's like a drowning person grabbing the last straw, their whole body brimming with strength!
But he also knew that he was still in danger!
Ying Zheng has already ordered him to be dragged out and beheaded. If he cannot immediately come up with a way to change Ying Zheng's mind, even with the system, he will not escape death!
Ordinary explanations are useless now!
Ying Zheng had already decided that he was an assassin, and no matter how he claimed his innocence, it would be taken as sophistry.
The court officials wouldn't believe his nonsense; they would only think he was stalling for time.
The only way to survive is to say something that is revolutionary, shocking, and leaves everyone stunned!
With a single sentence, he instantly stunned the entire audience, leaving Ying Zheng and all the officials in a state of extreme shock, thus saving his own life!
The system needs shock value, and I need to shock people to survive!
Aren't these two a perfect match?
In a flash, Jiang Qing's mind raced. Forced into a corner, he decided to go all out and take a gamble!
Just as he was being dragged to the entrance of the main hall by the Imperial Guards, with one foot about to step out of the hall.
In the instant when the shadow of death was close at hand, Jiang Qing suddenly mustered all her strength.
He broke free from the imperial guards' grasp, straightened his back, and roared at the top of his lungs towards Ying Zheng above the main hall!
"Let me go! I'm not a spy from the six kingdoms! I'm not from this era! I'm a time traveler from a future world two thousand years in the future!"
Traveler!
From the future, two thousand years from now!
These words, like a thunderclap, instantly exploded in the deathly silent hall!
Time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The two imperial guards who were dragging Jiang Qing froze on the spot, staring at him in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief, as if they had heard something unbelievable.
The civil and military officials on both sides, who had been bowing their heads and holding their breath, suddenly raised their heads in unison, and everyone's expression froze.
Everyone was stunned.
Traveler?
A person from two thousand years in the future?
They had never heard such absurd and unbelievable words in their lives!
Even those who were favored by the emperor were at most disciples of immortals, and did not possess the ability to travel through time.
When Ying Zheng took control of the Qin Dynasty, he encountered countless traitors and sophists, and the intrigues and sweet talk in the court were countless.
But never before has anyone said anything so outrageous, so absurd, so shocking!
Ying Zheng, sitting on the dragon throne, remained calm and composed, though his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner emotions.
He stared intently at Jiang Qing, who was roaring in the hall. The anger in his deep eyes vanished instantly, replaced by extreme surprise and astonishment.
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence.