Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

-[Heaven, to destroy someone, first makes them mad! Lü Buwei truly crossed the line!]

-[Controlling the court, seducing the Empress Dowager, then gifting her a fake eunuch like Lao Ai—who else deserves death if not you?]

-[One Belt One... It says, "You may proceed!"]

-[The ever-stubborn Zhongfu, what can I do for you? Here's a filial sword strike—take it!]

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"Nameless was actually my teacher?"

Qin Shi Huang frowned at the video.

Originally intending to display his majesty as the First Emperor to the British delegation, the better to suppress and exploit them ruthlessly.

But now, as Qin Shi Huang watched on, the smile faded from his face.

This was supposed to showcase his dignity—so why had it turned into an exposé of his darkest moments?

Especially that earlier scene, where Nameless rested a hand atop his head, only for the young Ying Zheng to instinctively nuzzle against it like an affectionate kitten.

This moment, now revealed, stood as the most humiliating exposure of all.

The boundless dignity of the First Emperor had, in an instant, been reduced to mere cuteness!

With the release of Alaya's video, The First Emperor of the Ages, Qin Shi Huang also began recovering his lost memories.

What exactly had happened before? How could even I, the mighty First Emperor, have forgotten?

With mixed emotions, Qin Shi Huang watched the video, then glanced at Zhuge Liang beside him, who appeared wholly engrossed in the footage.

At this moment, the great First Emperor suddenly felt that perhaps he should have listened to his Prime Minister's advice earlier...

Seated nearby, Tamamo-no-Mae's fox-like eyes sparkled with amusement.

Tsk, Your Majesty, you've really outplayed yourself.

What a wonderful day—everything's going my way!

Tamamo-no-Mae smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, silently cheering in her heart—

Well done, Alaya! Turn up the heat!

The video continued.

Lü Buwei froze for a moment, realizing that things seemed to be taking a turn for the worse.

How did even Lao Ai know about this?

His gaze shifted to the quietly standing Nameless beside him.

Was it you who reported everything to Ying Zheng?

"My King, this old minister assisted the late king in escaping Handan, crowned him as ruler, and was promised by the late king to share the Great Qin together," Lü Buwei said without hesitation, playing the emotional card now that his deeds were exposed. "When the late king passed, I took care of his wife and children. I have served the late king with merit, I have shed blood for him—you cannot simply kill me like this!"

"Very well. Since you are so loyal, this king shall send you to meet my father!" Ying Zheng's gaze grew even colder as he stared at the man.

To dare lay hands on his mother—this man must die!

"Stop! Wait, Ying Zheng! My brilliant investment mind cannot vanish from this world!" Lü Buwei grew increasingly frantic.

This man clearly left no room for negotiation.

He refused to accept this!

Back then, with his strategy of "hoarding rare goods," he had nurtured Ying Yiren—a prince exiled to Zhao as a hostage—step by step into the King of Great Qin.

His all-or-nothing investment had transformed him from a lowly, despised merchant into the Chancellor of Great Qin.

This was, without a doubt, the greatest investment in history.

How could Lü Buwei possibly die like this?

"If I do not kill you, how shall the king's authority be upheld? If I do not kill you, how shall the king's wrath be quelled? If I do not kill you, how shall the king's power be secured?"

Ying Zheng held the Heaven-Questioning Sword, its blade radiating dazzling light.

The soul essence of the flood dragon he had slain earlier converged upon the sword, transforming it in an instant into the Sword of the Son of Heaven.

"Stop! You act on momentum, forcing Lü Buwei to submit—this is still no great upheaval. But if you dare take another step, the heavens and earth will be overturned!"

The fear on Lü Buwei's face suddenly vanished, replaced by fury as he roared in condemnation.

"Oh? This king would like to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Ying Zheng paid no heed to his threats. "In the name of the King of Qin, I enact Heaven's punishment!"

Boom!

The Heaven-Questioning Sword unleashed its full might.

One side represented the realm, the other the state—the combined power of all Great Qin descended to utterly suppress Lü Buwei.

Under this terrifying force, Lü Buwei suddenly bellowed, "Immortal, save me!"

A clear, bell-like laugh drifted faintly through the air.

A woman in flowing white robes, exuding an otherworldly aura, appeared soundlessly.

Her delicate hand gently intercepted the Heaven-Questioning Sword.

The sword, capable of slaying flood dragons, could not even budge that slender finger!

The woman smiled. "King of Qin, how about sparing him?"

"Who are you?" Ying Zheng frowned as he studied her.

"This one is the Immortal Maiden Yunxiao."

Her sleeves fluttered like rolling clouds, her entire being radiating transcendent grace.

The tens of thousands of soldiers who saw her were instantly entranced, staring at her in a daze.

Even Lü Buwei, nearly slain by the sword, gazed at her with the same infatuation.

A woman who enchanted all who beheld her!

At that moment—

Nameless suddenly stepped forward with a smile. "Immortal Maiden, your youthful face remains unblemished, your steps light and swift. To block the Heaven-Questioning Sword with such ease—your cultivation must have long reached its peak. May I ask how many years you have practiced?"

"Time spares no one. In the blink of an eye, over two hundred years have passed. And you, young man?" the ethereal immortal maiden countered.

Just then—

Nameless suddenly erupted in fury, shouting, "Audacious demon! I saw through your disguise at a glance! Show me your true form!"

Under the bewildered gazes of everyone present.

His outstretched hand suddenly erupted with golden chains, surging toward the woman like frenzied divine dragons.

[Enkidu!]

The mysterious woman who called herself the "Fairy of the Clouds" was caught off guard and touched by the chains of heaven.

The moment they made contact, her appearance underwent a dramatic transformation.

Her black hair instantly turned into long pink locks, and a pair of sharp fox ears sprouted atop her head.

Her ordinary black pupils also transformed into golden orbs, cold and godlike.

Behind her, fluffy, enormous tails unfurled—five massive fox tails in total!

She was unmistakably a true fox spirit!

With a look of astonishment, she stared at him. "How did you discover my true form?"

"The stench of fox on you is simply too strong!"

Nameless glared coldly at her, exposing her identity in one breath. "Mei Xi of the Xia Dynasty, Su Daji of the Shang Dynasty, Bao Si of the Western Zhou, Huayang Tian of India… and the future Tamamo-no-Mae!"

As soon as he spoke, the barrage of comments exploded—

-[Holy shit!!! Isn't Tamamo-no-Mae supposed to be a nine-tailed fox native to Japan?]

-[Damn, I think I get why Qin Shi Huang personally intervened to suppress Tamamo-no-Mae and ordered her to stay in Fuyuki Magecraft Academy forever!]

-[This is insane! Tamamo-no-Mae actually had these four identities—all of them nation-wrecking fox spirits!]

-[This leak from Alaya is next-level explosive!]

...

In the conference halls of China and Britain.

All eyes turned to the nine-tailed fox sitting to the side.

Tamamo-no-Mae spread her hands. "Why are you all looking at me? Watch the video!"

Not just them—even she was utterly baffled.

Why was she appearing in the Qin Dynasty?

In her memory, she was just a harmless little fox who had only caused trouble in Japan.

How did this "First Emperor of the Ages" exposé video reveal that she had also wreaked havoc across three dynasties in China and even India beyond the Himalayas?

Abe-no-Seimei, watching this, suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

So this fox spirit hadn't just plagued Japan—no wonder Qin Shi Huang had taken such drastic measures against her.

Seeing how the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties had all fallen to her schemes made Abe-no-Seimei hate her a little less.

After all, those dynasties had suffered far worse—they'd been destroyed!

Under the hostile stares of everyone, Tamamo-no-Mae couldn't help but grit her teeth. "Damn you, Alaya! Why expose this video?"

She had been gleefully waiting to see Qin Shi Huang humiliated, only to have her own past laid bare.

Unbelievable! The whole point was to expose the First Emperor, not me!

And worst of all, that bastard Nameless actually dared to say I stink? Just wait till I find you—you'll pay for that!

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