In Order to Live as an Immortal, I changed a martial artist world to a xianxia world

Chapter 10: Ten More Years, a Rejuvenated Emperor!

Inside the Heavenly Pit.

“Wait!”

“Your Majesty, the Heavenly Essence Pill has been found!”

Wang Ben’s exclamation left everyone stunned.

“What?” Ying Zheng stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Wang Ben. “Where is it?”

Both Han Zhang and Zhao Gao turned their incredulous eyes toward Wang Ben.

“Your Majesty, please look here!” Wang Ben pointed toward the shattered stele, revealing a glimpse of an exquisitely crafted jade bottle hidden within the broken fragments.

Due to their previous positions, the jade bottle had been concealed from Ying Zheng’s view, but Wang Ben’s angle had allowed him to catch sight of its edge as the stele cracked apart.

“There it is…” Ying Zheng muttered, his expression shifting between disbelief and elation.

The jade bottle, undoubtedly containing the Heavenly Essence Pill, was right before him. Who could have guessed that such a priceless treasure would be hidden within the stele itself?

“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

Zhao Gao and Han Zhang were quick to offer their felicitations.

Han Zhang, in particular, felt an overwhelming sense of relief. Had Wang Ben not stopped him, his second strike might have pulverized the entire stele, potentially destroying the pill inside.

The mere thought of inadvertently robbing Ying Zheng of ten years of life chilled Han Zhang to his core. Despite following orders, such an act would likely have led to dire consequences.

Gratefulness toward Wang Ben now flickered in Han Zhang’s heart.

“Quickly!” Ying Zheng commanded, his voice tinged with excitement.

“Retrieve the jade bottle carefully. Do not damage my elixir!”

The prospect of regaining ten years of life filled Ying Zheng with joy. Another decade would grant him ample time to secure Qin’s future.

Not just ten years—if the Heavenly Essence Pill was real, then the Creation Immortal Codex was bound to exist.

With the codex, Ying Zheng could aim to achieve immortality. He envisioned a Qin transformed into a celestial kingdom—a Xian Qin (仙秦, “Immortal Qin”).

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The three Grandmasters—Wang Ben, Zhao Gao, and Han Zhang—moved swiftly and retrieved the jade bottle.

Ying Zheng took the bottle into his hands, his smile widening. Without hesitation, he uncorked it.

A rich, fragrant aroma wafted out, invigorating everyone present. Even a single whiff brought a sense of renewed vitality to Ying Zheng, Wang Ben, and the others.

Without further delay, Ying Zheng took the pill.

Normally, as the emperor, he would never act so recklessly. Any substance he consumed was typically tested for poison.

But the Heavenly Essence Pill was unique—there was only one. Ying Zheng had no choice but to consume it himself. His frail body couldn’t wait much longer.

Wang Ben, Han Zhang, and Zhao Gao understood this and remained silent, though worry flickered in their eyes.

Hummm!

A gentle wave of energy radiated from Ying Zheng’s body as the pill began to take effect.

Before their astonished gazes, his appearance started to change.

In mere moments, the wrinkles on his face vanished, and the aura of death that had clung to him dissipated. Ying Zheng’s formerly aged visage was restored to that of a vigorous middle-aged man.

“Hahaha!” Ying Zheng’s laughter echoed through the pit as he revelled in his rejuvenation. For the first time in years, he felt brimming with energy and vitality.

“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”

Wang Ben, Zhao Gao, and Han Zhang couldn’t contain their joy as they celebrated the emperor’s miraculous transformation.

Congratulations, Host!

You have altered Ying Zheng’s fate, earning +10,000 Creation Energy.

You have altered Wang Ben’s perception, earning +500 Creation Energy.

You have altered Han Zhang’s perception, earning +500 Creation Energy.

You have altered Zhao Gao’s perception, earning +500 Creation Energy.

Hovering invisibly above, Bai Chen was startled as the system’s notifications rang in his mind.

“What the…!” he muttered, his shock palpable.

Though he had expected significant gains from altering Ying Zheng’s destiny, earning a staggering 10,000 Creation Energy from extending the emperor’s life by just ten years exceeded all expectations.

“This is insane,” Bai Chen thought, unable to suppress a grin.

“Changing people’s beliefs also grants Creation Energy,” Bai Chen realized, his gaze shifting toward Wang Ben and the others.

Although none of them had directly benefited from the pill, each had contributed 500 points of Creation Energy.

This was because their long-held scepticism about the existence of immortality had been overturned. The Heavenly Essence Pill’s appearance had not only validated the Scarlet Sun Immortal’s legacy but also solidified their belief in the Creation Immortal Codex.

“Still, I didn’t expect such drastic changes in Ying Zheng,” Bai Chen mused, shaking his head with a mix of awe and amusement.

The pill’s effect wasn’t inherently one of rejuvenation. However, Ying Zheng’s circumstances made him a special case. At 49, he should have been in his prime, yet his body had prematurely aged to resemble someone nearing 60 due to consuming numerous toxins in his quest for immortality.

The Heavenly Essence Pill had not only extended his life but also purged these toxins, restoring him to his rightful vigour.