People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 342 The Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, the Fox Girl Daji!
Kyushu, Fire Cloud Cave.

The three ancestors of the human race, the three sovereigns and five emperors gathered together. When they saw the message from the Supreme Sage, they all frowned slightly and showed worry on their faces.

"So this is where all this calamity was supposed to be..."

Fuxi muttered to himself, sighing helplessly.

As a near-sage who was proficient in the way of the Eight Trigrams, Fuxi was the closest being to a sage in the prehistoric world when it came to the way of deduction.

Many years ago, he sensed the appearance of the calamity energy. After years of deduction, he realized that the appearance of this calamity energy meant that a great calamity was about to arrive.

However, the influence of the calamity energy on the deduction was too great. Even sages could hardly understand why this great calamity had descended, and Fuxi was no exception.

He could only deduce that a great calamity was about to descend, but he could not determine what impact this calamity would have on the human race.

Unexpectedly, although the human race was not the main protagonist of the Great Tribulation, it was also a major participant in it.

When human dynasties rise and fall, and the vital energy of humanity is in turmoil, that is when the great calamity will descend.

Anyone with discerning eyes can see that the Great Tribulation is brought about by the change of dynasties and the shift in the fortunes of humanity. This Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods will definitely have a huge impact on the human race.

Even if the human race doesn't directly participate, the Nine Provinces are likely to become a major battlefield in the Investiture of the Gods calamity.

The human race was a major victim of the Lich Cataclysm, and the race has clear records of the dangers of the Cataclysm.

In particular, the older generation of the human race, such as the three ancestors, had personally experienced that period and were terrified of even mentioning it.

The main battlefields of the Lich Calamity were the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race, the Ancient Starry Sky, and Mount Buzhou. The human race was only involved when the demon race forged the Witch-Slaying Sword, and the devastation they suffered was not even worth mentioning.

Now that they know the Great Tribulation of the Gods will descend upon the human dynasty during its transition, and that the Nine Provinces will likely become a major battlefield, they are filled with anxiety.

Even though the human race is protected by the Nine Cauldrons Formation, any non-human beings who enter the Nine Provinces, even if they are Great Luo Golden Immortals, will be suppressed to varying degrees after entering.

But no matter how great the suppression, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal is still a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, and the destruction he can cause can only be described as terrifying.

During the calamity of humanity, the battle between Yu the Great and the Great Luo Golden Immortals such as Wu Hao and Xuan Niu affected an area of ​​millions of miles.

If Yang Xuan hadn't invited the White Emperor's projection, and if it weren't for the two Great Luo Golden Immortals, Yunyou and Youying, who were on the battlefield with one sword, and severely injured Wuhao and Xuanniu, thus setting the course of the human calamity in one fell swoop, the area surrounding Yangcheng, spanning tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of miles, would have been reduced to ruins.

And this is only the impact of the human calamity. The Investiture of the Gods calamity, as a terrifying calamity that can affect the entire prehistoric world, will certainly cause even more severe damage.

If we are not careful, the entire Kyushu region could be destroyed.

After Yu the Great abdicated and the human race became the protagonist of the world, they cooperated with the Heavenly Court to manage the ley lines of the Nine Provinces, build cities, and construct magic arrays.

Over the years, thanks to their joint efforts, Kyushu has undergone tremendous changes.

Although it cannot be considered a top-tier blessed land in the primordial world, it is still far superior to the original Kyushu.

Today, the Nine Provinces are not only richer in spiritual energy, but also easier for humans to cultivate.

It even gave rise to many outstanding individuals who created many cultivation techniques more suitable for the human race, allowing them to reach higher realms of cultivation.

In recent years, many outstanding individuals have established their own sects, selecting disciples to pass on their skills, showing signs of a flourishing of diverse schools of thought.

If things continue to develop this way, it will no longer be a dream for human immortals to be everywhere, and it is not impossible for them to reach the point where celestial immortals are as common as dogs.

As soon as they began to look to the future, they heard the devastating news that a great calamity was imminent, and that Kyushu would likely become a major battlefield.

If this were to endure the devastation of a great calamity, all of humanity's efforts over the years would be in vain.

However, the Great Tribulation was a necessary process in the evolution of the primordial world, which they could not stop. The Investiture of the Gods was decided by the Dao Ancestor, which they also could not stop.

There wasn't even room for negotiation, because the human race didn't have any sages.

Even though the Sage Taiqing and the Goddess Nuwa have taken good care of the human race, they are still Heavenly Sages, and their main stance is still on the Heavenly Dao and the Primordial World.

However, there was one thing that the three ancestors of the human race and the three sovereigns and five emperors did not quite understand, and that was the matter of the change of dynasties.

The current Shang dynasty is thriving, showing no signs of declining in just one or two cycles.

Moreover, the fundamental purpose of the Shang Dynasty was to promote commerce and improve the lives and cultivation of the human race. It was deeply loved by the people and did not infringe on the interests of others.

Since the appearance of the Great Shang State Preceptor several eons ago, the fortunes of the Shang Dynasty have been rising steadily, and Emperor Xin has made many wise decisions.

No matter how you look at it, it's only been less than a Yuanhui (a unit of time in Chinese mythology), and the Shang Dynasty couldn't possibly be heading towards its demise so easily, unless...

With the intervention of external forces, just like when the Shang Dynasty received the support of the Phoenix Clan, it was able to successfully replace the Xia Dynasty and become the new ruler of the human race.

However, the current strength of the Shang Dynasty is far greater than that of the Xia Dynasty, and it still has a long way to go before it reaches its peak and begins to decline.

Ordinary external intervention cannot replace the Shang dynasty with another human city within a single era.

Thinking of this, the three ancestors of the human race and the three sovereigns and five emperors exchanged glances and had an answer in their hearts.

But it was precisely this answer that made them feel even more helpless; even if they knew, there was nothing they could do to change anything.

"If we could become saints, at least we wouldn't be in such a passive position..."

Xuanyuan sighed, a look of resentment appearing on his face, but there was nothing he could do.

Although a near-saint is only one step away from a saint, that step is simply impossible to bridge with time.

Without special opportunities, even if they had tens of thousands of years of spiritual practice, they would still find it difficult to take this step and achieve sainthood.

After a long silence, Suirenshi broke the deadlock.

"The overall situation is unchangeable. Since the Sage has already made his decision, the human dynasty is destined to undergo changes within a single era, the great calamity is destined to descend, and the Investiture of the Gods is destined to take place in the Nine Provinces. We cannot change this matter."

"Fortunately, the Nine Cauldrons Formation was successfully set up without any accidents or weaknesses. It also successfully carried the human race's fortune and a portion of humanity. It is both a tool for suppressing the human race's fortune and a treasure of humanity."

"Even if the Investiture of the Gods takes place in Kyushu, making Kyushu a major battlefield of the Investiture of the Gods calamity, the destruction suffered by Kyushu will be less than that of other places."

"If we prepare in advance, we can further reduce the losses."

"We can't change the overall situation, but surely we can change the affairs of the Nine Provinces and the human race?!"

In the end, a flame appeared in Suirenshi's eyes, representing the undying will of humanity.

Humanity has come to this point through numerous tribulations, but it has never been defeated. In fact, it has grown stronger with each tribulation, and this time will be no different!
Fuxi and the others naturally had no objection to Suirenshi's proposal. After careful discussion, they did not have any intention of publicly announcing the Investiture of the Gods.

Even these old folks felt worried and uneasy after learning about the Great Tribulation.

If the matter of the Investiture of the Gods calamity were made public, it would inevitably cause panic within the human realm, hindering human development and impeding their resistance to the calamity. However, they did not intend to completely conceal the matter. They still needed to announce the impending calamity throughout the Nine Provinces so that the human race could prepare psychologically in advance, and it would also make their subsequent arrangements easier.

Of course, the current Human Emperor and other high-ranking human officials are not included in this list.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight!
Since the Human Emperor and the high-ranking members of the human race have been blessed by the human race's fortune, they need to make due contributions to the human race and prepare for the upcoming Investiture of the Gods calamity.

After years of deduction and discussion, several jade talismans flew out of the Fire Cloud Cave and traveled to various parts of the Nine Provinces.

Among these jade talismans, some contain information about the impending great calamity and corresponding preventative measures.

These types of jade talismans are the most numerous, with one or two found in every major city and even town in the Nine Provinces.

There were also a few jade talismans related to the Investiture of the Gods. They flew into the city, either into the Emperor's Palace or into the Great City.

One of the jade talismans flew into the Imperial Preceptor's mansion and landed in front of a beautiful fairy.

This woman was dressed in a purple-gold imperial robe, with a red bracelet on her wrist. She had fair skin and delicate features; by human standards, she was definitely a celestial beauty.

However, the white, fluffy tail behind her and the small fox ears on her head indicate that this Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty is not a human, but a member of the fox clan.

However, the humans around her did not find it strange. They were already used to it and did not feel anything was wrong because of her fox clan identity.

As early as the beginning of the Xia Dynasty established by Yu the Great, the fox clan was an ally of the human race, and was blessed by the human race's fortune. Some fox clan members even entered the court to serve as officials.

Since the Shang dynasty's conquest of the Xia dynasty did not involve war, the transition between the two dynasties was relatively smooth, and many officials from the Xia dynasty chose to remain and serve the Shang dynasty.

As long as they are high-ranking officials in the Great Xia Dynasty, their stance has always been on the side of the human race.

For them, whether it was the Great Xia or the Great Shang, it was all about making humanity better. Serving the Great Xia was one thing, and serving the Great Shang was another.

Among these officials were some members of the fox clan, so much so that the tradition of foxes serving as officials in the court continued in the Shang Dynasty.

In addition, the cooperation between the human race and the Heavenly Court has been increasing in recent years, and they have come into contact with many immortals and gods of the Dragon and Phoenix races. These two races are the totems of the human race and are also allies of the human race.

In the present Shang Dynasty, there are not only fox clan officials, but also members of the dragon and phoenix clans.

Humans have long been accustomed to this, just as they have long been accustomed to the current social structure where humans and gods coexist.

However, these officials were generally not high-ranking, mostly at the third or fourth rank, except for the fox demon in front of them.

Her position in the Shang Dynasty was second only to the emperor, making her the highest-ranking official in the dynasty.

However, no one felt there was anything wrong with it.

She has reached her current position through her repeated advice and suggestions; her insight and talent are evident to all in the human race.

Without her help, Emperor Xin would not have achieved what he has today, and the development of the Shang Dynasty would have been delayed by several centuries.

Because of Yang Xuan, the human race is no longer as resistant to other races as before. As long as she is of service to the Shang Dynasty and beneficial to the human race, no one thinks there is anything wrong with her even if she is a fox.

The position of Imperial Advisor is what she deserves!

Those around, watching the jade talisman fly into the Imperial Preceptor's residence, all recognized its extraordinary nature and, with expressions of curiosity, inquired:

"Imperial Preceptor, who sent this jade talisman?"

"Don't ask any more questions!"

Her gaze swept over everyone, and then she used her escape light to fly towards the Human Emperor's Palace.

Her origins are extraordinary; she knows more about the Great Tribulation than the Three Ancestors, Three Sovereigns, and Five Emperors of the human race in the Fire Cloud Cave.

The Sage Taiqing only told the human race that a great calamity was coming and gave a general outline of the Investiture of the Gods calamity, but did not tell them the details of the Investiture of the Gods, nor did he mention the matter of the emergence of beings into the Three Realms.

But she knew all of these things.

Her master sent her to the Nine Provinces so that she could gain more benefits during the Great Tribulation, and prepare for becoming a Quasi-Saint and even severing her corpse in the future.

These secrets were meant to be told to her, so that she could have more control and influence the matter of the Investiture of the Gods.

The Imperial Preceptor's residence was not far from the Emperor's Palace. While she was pondering, she had already arrived at the Emperor's Palace and met Emperor Xin, who was known to later generations as King Zhou.

Emperor Xin was born with red eyes, wore a nine-tassel crown, and was dressed in the robes of an emperor. He was majestic and imposing, showing no trace of the incompetent and tyrannical character of later generations.

At this moment, he held a jade talisman in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly, and his face showed worry.

Upon seeing the fox demon national advisor enter, a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Daji, I knew you would be the first one to enter the palace!"

If Yang Xuan were here, he would be greatly surprised to hear the name of this Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty.

The name 'Daji' is also very famous in later generations.

However, in later legends, Daji was not the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, but Emperor Xin's favorite concubine, a wicked queen of the Shang Dynasty, whom everyone wanted to kill.

But now, all of this is clearly different from the rumors that Yang Xuan knew in his previous life.

First of all, Emperor Xin was not some incompetent and tyrannical ruler who did all sorts of absurd things.

Secondly, it was Su Daji, not Emperor Xin's favorite concubine, nor a wicked empress who spread rumors and disrupted the court.

Instead, he was the Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty, offering various practical and effective suggestions for the development of the Shang Dynasty. He was loved by the people of the Shang Dynasty and respected by the court officials of the Shang Dynasty.

One of the important reasons why the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in Huoyun Cave felt that the fate of the Shang Dynasty should not end and that it could not possibly come to an end in just one Yuanhui was because of Emperor Xin and Daji.

Normally, with these two in charge of the overall situation, the Shang Dynasty wouldn't encounter any major problems.

However, it is clear that the Investiture of the Gods calamity was not a normal situation.

After reading the contents of the jade talisman, Di Xin knew that his reign as emperor was coming to an end, which made him quite unwilling.

While his reluctance to relinquish the throne was certainly one reason, the fact that his ambitions had not yet been fully realized was also a significant factor.

But he also understood that he could only comply with this matter and could not make any changes.

His plan was to prepare for the great calamity before it arrived, implement as many of these plans as possible, and then step down and return to the Fire Cloud Cave.

However, what Daji said next was beyond his expectations...

(End of this chapter)