Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

On the screen.

The nine-tailed fox Tamamo-no-Mae swayed her tails gently. "Nameless, you truly are extraordinary. To even know about my future self… could it be you're hopelessly infatuated with me?"

"Audacious fox demon! You overestimate yourself and dare to stand here, utterly disregarding me!"

Nameless snorted coldly. In his hand, a sword materialized, its edge seemingly capable of tearing through everything.

Under this terrifying aura.

Tamamo-no-Mae's expression shifted slightly, though she maintained a playful smile. "Nameless, no need to be so hasty. It seems our goals align… why not try cultivating together?"

"Heh, fox demon, Ying Zheng and I are rebelling against the gods. If you wish to join us, first sever your divine nature!" Wuming remained unmoved.

"Only a god can oppose a god. Without ascending to divinity, one remains but an ant!"

Tamamo-no-Mae gazed at him with pity.

As a fox spirit, she was born with boundless desires, allowing her to absorb humanity's evils and cultivate tail after tail.

From the Xia Dynasty to the Shang, from the Western Zhou to ancient India... across four great eras and kingdoms, she had successfully grown five tails.

Each new tail multiplied her combat power ninefold over the previous!

Now, she rivaled ordinary immortals and deities!

But she wouldn't stop here.

Tamamo-no-Mae would journey to Fusang, seize the solar power from the Fusang Divine Tree, and become a true sun goddess!

When that day came, none in the world could oppose her!

Nameless's voice brimmed with absolute confidence: "Then let this fox demon witness mortals slaying gods!"

"Oh? This humble one shall watch with interest."

Tamamo-no-Mae gave a slight bow.

As she prepared to leave with Lü Buwei, Ying Zheng suddenly swung his Heaven-Questioning Sword without hesitation.

"Immortals, save me!"

Lü Buwei cried out in despair.

But it was too late.

The sword descended, reducing him to ashes instantly.

"Very well. This humble one shall await your annihilation by the gods." Tamamo-no-Mae's expression turned icy as she vanished.

After her departure, Ying Zheng, having slain Lü Buwei, stood peerless in glory.

Soldiers and generals who had harbored divided loyalties now prostrated themselves, chanting—

"Long live the King of Qin!"

"Long live the King of Qin!"

"Long live the King of Qin!"

...

At this moment, Ying Zheng finally cast off all restraints to wield Qin's supreme authority.

When he commanded, none in the kingdom dared disobey!

He issued an immediate decree: "From this day forth, establish a new Black Dragon Army under Master Nameless's command!"

The barrage of comments erupted in celebration—

-[Rejoice! The true King of Qin who commands the entire realm is born!]

-[First Emperor OP! Wuming OP! We're witnessing history again!]

-[Next comes conquering the warring states and unifying China—just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!]

-[Tch. Earlier we had Emiya the Hero traversing seven in one night to end the Holy Grail War. Now we'll have six states conquered overnight to pacify the realm?]

-[Damn, what the person upstairs said has me so hyped!]

...

Under the expectant gazes of all.

The grand unification officially began.

Nameless led the most elite army of Qin in a full-scale assault against the State of Zhao.

Clad in white armor and riding a white horse, he was no prince charming—but a white-clad god of slaughter!

At the same time.

Hundreds of thousands of Zhao troops gathered, ready for a decisive battle.

The Zhao army roared in unison: "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Their overwhelming killing intent coalesced into a ferocious black wolf totem.

Back when King Wuling of Zhao adopted the Hu-style attire and cavalry archery, the Zhao army's strength surged dramatically, giving birth to this formidable black wolf totem.

It was said to be unstoppable, undefeatable—so overwhelming that it drove enemies to despair.

The black wolf totem, brimming with murderous intent, charged toward the Qin formation!

"A wolf totem, huh?"

Mana surged in Nameless's hand, forming a bow. He drew the string and loosed an arrow in one swift motion.

Whoosh!

The spiral sword traced a dazzling arc before striking the black wolf totem—

BOOM!

A mushroom cloud erupted above the hundreds of thousands of troops.

The once-terrifying black wolf totem was obliterated in a single shot!

The previously thunderous momentum of the Zhao army instantly faltered.

In a battle of armies, morale is everything.

Once morale crumbles, combat effectiveness plummets.

"Charge!"

Nameless swung his sword, issuing the command.

The unstoppable Black Dragon Army launched their assault.

In one fell swoop, they crushed the Zhao forces, stormed Handan, and captured the King of Zhao alive!

Meanwhile, King Ying Zheng of Qin personally led his troops to Handan, executing the King of Zhao and his many enemies with his own hands—finally avenging the humiliation of the past.

With a single war, the State of Zhao was annihilated!

-[Damn, Zhao was really that weak? Just like that, they got wiped out?]

-[Revenge is a dish best served cold. The King of Qin finally settled his old grudges!]

-[Nameless was still too soft. If that spiral sword had exploded in the middle of the Zhao army, it could've wiped out tens of thousands!]

-[Probably to minimize interference with history and prevent it from veering off course…]

-[Nameless never indiscriminately slaughtered civilians. He only ever punished the ringleaders—truly worthy of being called the Hero of the Miyuverse!]

...

"Revenge… is mine."

Qin Shi Huang watched the video, countless memories flooding his mind.

His childhood in Zhao had been filled with humiliation and oppression—the most shameful period of his life.

But it didn't matter. In the end, he repaid it all.

Nameless… sir… why have I forgotten you?

Qin Shi Huang stared blankly at the screen.

Back then, this man had personally taught him, led armies in his name, and conquered the world for him.

Yet despite such monumental achievements, why was his name lost to history?

In the video.

The war raged on.

Nameless commanded the Qin army like an unstoppable tide, devouring all who resisted.

The State of Han, already weakened by Qin's relentless encroachment, saw its army crushed and its king captured.

The second kingdom fell without so much as a ripple.

Qin's forces then turned toward Yan.

While Nameless and Wang Ben (son of Wang Jian) besieged the Wei capital of Daliang—

Crown Prince Dan of Yan dispatched Jing Ke and Qin Wuyang with the head of the Qin traitor Fan Yuqi and a map of Yan, seeking to sue for peace with the King of Qin.

A legendary moment in history unfolded.

At the banks of the Yi River, Crown Prince Dan bid them farewell.

"The wind howls, the Yi River runs cold. The hero leaves, never to return." Jing Ke sighed.

Without looking back, she embarked on her one-way mission to assassinate the King of Qin—to repay Crown Prince Dan's kindness.

Along the way, the overwhelming might of Qin was unmistakable, a sight that drove men to despair.

In the palace of Xianyang.

Jing Ke wore a splendid gown, a gesture meant to convey submission.

Beside her, Qin Wuyang trembled uncontrollably, utterly unable to withstand the terrifying aura of the Qin King.

Useless fool!

Jing Ke herself stepped forward with the map and placed it on the table.

As the map was slowly unrolled—

The dagger was revealed!

The [Nonreturnable Dagger], hidden within the map, was suddenly grasped in her hand.

This dagger existed solely for assassination.

Named "Nonreturnable," it signified that either she or her target must die!

In a flash, her body became a blur as she lunged at the Qin King with the dagger.

"So the State of Yan truly harbors ill intentions!"

Ying Zheng swiftly dodged, circling around the pillars.

Under such lightning-fast attacks, there was no time to draw the lengthy Heaven-Questioning Sword.

Clang!

At this critical moment, a sharp metallic clash rang out.

Nameless, holding a shield, had barely managed to block the fatal strike for the Qin King!

"Weren't you supposed to be attacking Daliang of Wei?" Jing Ke was instantly plunged into despair.

This assassination attempt had been timed precisely for when Nameless was leading troops against Wei, far from the Qin King's side.

Yet, to his shock, it had all been a trap!

"Apologies, I deceived you."

Nameless chuckled lightly before turning to his back. "Your Majesty, draw your sword!"

Now, having blocked the sudden assassination attempt, he finally gave the Qin King time to unsheathe his blade.

"Jing Ke, I have chosen the Sword of the Emperor, while you have chosen the Sword of Chivalry."

Ying Zheng regarded him calmly.

In his youth, Nameless had once presented him with three swords to choose from.

From that moment, he had wielded the people as his sword, pacifying the world!

With a swing of his blade, Ying Zheng declared, "A mere assassin—perish with your so-called chivalry! I shall surpass the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, achieving the fame of the First Emperor for eternity!"

The Heaven-Questioning Sword roared, grievously wounding Jing Ke on the spot.

Jing Ke stared in shock—she was not dead.

Yet, this was no mercy.

Before her very eyes, Crown Prince Dan of Yan, who had once shown her kindness, was beheaded by the King of Yan himself and presented to the Qin King!

But it was futile—Yan was still annihilated!

Of the Seven Warring States, only Qin, Chu, and Qi remained!

-[Jing Ke's assassination attempt—two hairy legs hoisted high!]

-[Poor Jing Ke, completely sold out by Crown Prince Dan!]

-[The fate of an assassin is to charge headlong—]

-[Three of the six states have already fallen, leaving only Chu and Qi!]

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