Cultivating Immortals in Two Worlds: From Qing Fu to Primordial Chaos

Chapter 429 Emperor Hong: This Time, a Big Pie Falls from the Sky for Youxiong
Upon hearing this, Jiu Feng's expression changed slightly.

On the throne, Empress Houtu shook her head slightly.

"Assassinating the Emperor is a grave crime, and it is not something I would have intended!"

She glanced at the Holy Stone Celestial.

Other deities may attack Yanju, but the Earthly Emperor Palace must never attack Yanju.

Yan Ju was the emperor who made great contributions to the world.

If the Imperial Palace were to attack Yanju, the Xuanmen would have a sufficient excuse to attack the Nine Netherworld.

As Zhu Rong said, the Earthly Palace must not allow any leverage to fall into the hands of others.

Otherwise, not only the Xuanmen, but even the gods of the Divine Race would take the opportunity to tear a bite out of the Nine Netherworld.

Saint Stone Celestial was taken aback, but then he realized what was happening.

"Your Majesty, there's no need for us to take action in this matter!"

Houtu Huangdizhi glanced at him and Dayou, then shook his head.

"Yan Ju's reign may not be entirely a bad thing for our imperial palace. Just imagine, if Yan Ju were to lose his position now, who would benefit?"

Jiufeng's anger subsided, and after a moment's thought, she couldn't help but glance at Dayou beside her.

On the desolate land, besides the Yan Emperor tribe being the most powerful, there are also the Youxiong Kingdom, the Jiuli tribe, and the Fuxi tribe, which have gradually risen in recent years.

With the support of the Earthly Emperor Palace, the Jiuli tribe and its eighty-one other tribes have expanded their power significantly, with many strong individuals emerging from their ranks.

The Xiong Kingdom was also quite powerful.

Emperor Hongshi, the ruler of the Youxiong Kingdom, was a direct disciple of the Taiwei Daoist. With the full support of the Xuanmen (mysterious sect), he had effectively become the overlord of the Ji River basin.

Its ruler, Emperor Hong, was also a young and promising man. He ruled the world with the virtue of earth and had a considerable influence among the various tribes of the human race.

Houji, the leader of the Fuxi clan in Taodu, inherited the legacy of the ancient Heavenly Emperor Fuxi and also had a reputation for virtue.

However, the foundation of the Fuxi clan may not be comparable to that of the Youxiong Kingdom, which had the support of the Xuanmen (mystical sect).

Moreover, there are rumors that Emperor Hongshi, the ruler of the Xiong Kingdom, has recently officially stepped into the True God Realm.

If something happens to Yanju, Emperor Hongshi has a very high chance of succeeding as the Human Emperor.

It's impossible for Da You to compete with Di Hong, who is at the True God Realm.

With a thought that flashed through his mind, Jiufeng solemnly said.

"It seems that Brother Da You still needs to work harder and master the Chengdu Heavenly Secret Technique as soon as possible, so that he can at least possess the combat power of a True God Realm!"

Da You understood the key point and his expression became serious.

Suddenly, the Holy Stone Celestial Venerable turned his gaze toward the Earth Goddess Houtu.

"Your Majesty, the Great You has now gathered the primordial divine blood of the twelve tribes, but the Pangu Divine Marrow remains elusive. Does Your Majesty know the whereabouts of the Pangu Divine Marrow?"

Da You couldn't help but look eagerly at Houtu Huangdiqi.

Houtu Huangdizhi said calmly.

"Most of its essence dissipated into the world, while a small portion transformed into rare and precious materials. It is now probably impossible to find Pangu's Divine Marrow in the world again!"

Upon hearing this, Da You was taken aback.

Seeing his disappointed expression, Houtu Huangdizhi couldn't help but smile slightly.

"But there are substitutes. What is the essence of Pangu? It is the essence, qi and spirit that Pangu God condensed. I have also completed some of the mysteries of Pangu's Dharma form over the years. I will teach you when you break through to the True One God Realm!"

Da You was overjoyed upon hearing this and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, ma'am!"

The other gods also breathed a sigh of relief. When Da You breaks through to the True God Realm, it will be time for Yan Ju to 'step down'!

Saint Stone Celestial Venerable narrowed his eyes.

……

In the Heavenly Realm, after Yan Ju arrived, he gathered his nine-colored immortal light and saw the Heavenly Emperor Shennong standing in front of a large medicinal field.

Above the medicinal field, nine-colored essences circulated.

This is a pure land filled with abundant innate energy, where many rare and exotic flowers and herbs bloom in profusion. Shennong is watering and fertilizing the land with a jade pot in his hand, while Tianhou Tingyao stands calmly to one side.

She was noble and elegant, with a divine halo appearing behind her like a wheel, displaying extraordinary presence.

Upon seeing Yan Ju arrive, a slight smile appeared on his lips, and he took the lead in making a joke.

"It's rare for His Majesty the Human Emperor to visit your father and mother. How come you have time to enter the Heavenly Court today?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ju couldn't help but smile helplessly.

"Mother, you have wronged your son. There are countless immortals and gods who are eyeing the six yang points on my head. Your son dares not run away..."

Upon hearing this, Tingyao frowned slightly, but Yanju smiled again.

"I have heard that Your Majesty has been in low spirits lately, so I have prepared a few small gifts. I just don't know if Your Majesty will like them!"

As he raised his hand, several wondrous flowers appeared and shone brightly.

Those were each a seven-colored golden lotus.

A silver epiphyllum that exudes a unique fragrance.

There was also a strange flower that was surrounded by a bright green aura.

Three extraordinary flowers bloomed with dazzling brilliance, their spiritual light shining brightly.

A hint of surprise flashed in Tingyao's phoenix eyes at just one glance, and she said gently.

"My son is so thoughtful!"

She fell in love with these three exotic flowers at first sight.

"These seven-colored lotuses must be the legendary seven-colored golden lotuses born from the source of fire in heaven and earth?"

"And this innate epiphyllum flower actually harbors a peculiar power of time, which is quite peculiar! But what is this emerald green spiritual flower behind it? Even I cannot discern its origin."

She didn't have many hobbies in her life, except for collecting rare flowers from the world.

Therefore, it is also known as the Queen of Flowers.

Seeing that Yan Ju had brought out such three strange flowers, he couldn't help but turn his anger into joy!

The Heavenly Emperor Shennong also looked over and smiled upon hearing this.

"This seven-colored lotus is indeed the seven-colored golden lotus, and the innate epiphyllum contains the power of time. It must be the legendary epiphyllum flower. These two things are indeed rare!"

Yan Ju smiled slightly.

These three divine flowers were indeed the result of his considerable efforts.

The seven-colored golden lotus was taken from Zhu Rong's hands.

This creature grows deep within the southwestern earth and takes thousands of years to form.

Not only do its flowers bloom in seven colors, but they also harbor a powerful life force within, possessing the divine power to regenerate all things.

Even if a True God Realm expert falls and is completely annihilated, he can be reborn in a short time.

It can be described as a treasure for healing wounds.

The epiphyllum is also an innate spiritual root with the attribute of time. If consumed, it can greatly enhance the divine soul origin of immortals and gods in the True God Realm, and there is a chance to inherit the origin of the Great Dao of Time within it.

"However, this thing is rather peculiar?"

Shennong looked at the last strange flower, a strange look in his eyes.

Tingyao couldn't help but look over. "My son, don't keep me in suspense, what is the origin of this flower?"

Yan Ju smiled slightly and said.

"This thing is called the 'Three Lifetimes Miraculous Flower,' a primordial spiritual flower born from the power of wishes. It was also a tribute from a deity. It is said that immortals and gods can use it to make three wishes, with a certain chance that the wishes will come true. However, when he obtained it, someone had already used it to make two wishes! There is one left!"

Tingyao raised his hand and captured the emerald green spiritual flower in his hand. The emerald green spiritual flower looked as if it were pieced together from various other flowers and spiritual species.

It is primarily emerald green in color, and its texture is like that of fine jade.

He listened to the instructions and asked.

"I wonder what wish the person in front made with it?"

Yan Ju smiled slightly.

"Some people used it to make a wish and were cured of all their diseases, while others wished for the ability to live forever!"

Listen to the prophecy.

"It seems that its previous owner was a mortal!"

Yan Ju nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, even the Heavenly Emperor Shennong couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

"The world is truly full of wonders!"

Yan Ju smiled slightly.

"These three rare flowers may have some value, but they pale in comparison to the medicinal herbs in Father Emperor's garden!"

This Heavenly Emperor's Flower Garden is no ordinary place.

The nine-colored soil in the flowerbed is the legendary Nine-Colored Breath Soil, a precious treasure of the earth.

The strange flower in front, which is entirely green like jade and grows like a sunflower, is the Nine-Bend Heavenly Pure Spiritual Root.

This item can only be cultivated in the celestial realm. It greatly aids the cultivation of immortals and gods, and can increase one's affinity with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

In the distance, there was a willow tree that was entirely green and radiant with life; it was the innate green willow, a tree with the innate spiritual root of the wood element.

Several other spiritual roots of heaven and earth each shone with remarkable aura; although they were not innate spiritual roots, they still belonged to the category of rare treasures of heaven and earth.

There are also many rare and precious root varieties that are being improved.

Shennong's love for these rare and exotic flowers and herbs was ingrained in his very being.

However, it was precisely because of its expertise in this field that the Yan Emperor tribe was able to monopolize the business of both elixirs and pills.

Many rare and exotic flowers and herbs could only be cultivated by the Yan Emperor clan and successfully refined into elixirs.

Tingyao casually put away the three strange flowers with a wave of his hand, and then suddenly asked a question.

"My son, you just said that someone is plotting against you. Have you heard any rumors? Who would be so bold?"

Hearing the instructions was the first thing that couldn't be contained.

She gazed solemnly at Yan Ju.

Although she had some reservations about Yanju not paying respects to the Heavenly Court for thousands of years, she still could not sit idly by and watch someone pose a threat to Yanju.

Yan Ju then turned his gaze to the stone bench in front of him, slowly sat down, and stretched.

"Your subject has done more than enough over the years, and has done even more that has aroused suspicion!"

He paused slightly, then addressed Shennong and Tingyao.

"Father, Mother, I have come here today to discuss the matter of abdication. I am prepared to step down a thousand years from now and hand over the throne to other outstanding human talents on earth!"

Upon hearing this, Shennong and Tingyao's expressions changed slightly, and Tingyao frowned and asked.

"Yan Ju, this is where you're wrong!"

"If you want to give up the throne of the Human Emperor because of threats, wouldn't that be throwing the baby out with the bathwater? Even if you step down from the throne in the future, will those who want to deal with you stop?"

Yan Ju said with a smile.

"Mother, they may not stop, but this action can disrupt those forces' plans and buy me some precious time. Moreover, I have no interest in the throne. After abdicating, I can put aside all the tedious affairs and serve my father and mother with filial piety! I can also focus more on my own cultivation!"

There was one more thing he didn't say.

That is, he can move from the forefront to behind the scenes.

"But……"

Before Shennong could offer further advice, he reached out and stopped her, asking her questions.

"Then to whom do you intend to hand over the throne of the Human Emperor?"

Yan Ju glanced at Shennong and said frankly.

"The Kingdom of Youxiong, ruled by Emperor Hong!"

"The Emperor Hong clan rose to power on the banks of the Ji River, ruling the world with the virtue of Earth. They are renowned for their wisdom and are also blessed with an imperial destiny, capable of guarding the throne of the Human Emperor and ensuring the prosperity of our human race!"

Shennong glanced at him and said.

"It seems you have already discussed this matter with Fellow Daoist Taiwei!"

He immediately saw the subtlety in Yan Ju's choice of the timing for abdication.

Yan Ju smiled slightly.

"No, but if Father Emperor agrees, I am prepared to discuss this matter with him!"

"His Majesty!"

Listening to Yao's furrowed brows, she could tell that Shennong had agreed to Yanju's request to abdicate.

This puzzled her somewhat.

Shennong smiled slightly.

"Stepping down sooner would not be a bad choice!"

He looked at Yan Ju with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

In fact, he had also noticed the crisis facing Yanju.

There have been undercurrents on the desolate land recently, and even if Yan Ju didn't mention it, he was prepared to offer advice.

It's all the better that Yan Ju brought this up now.

But he was still a little curious.

"Given your personality, you wouldn't abdicate at this time without a reason, thus benefiting Fellow Daoist Taiwei. What are your plans as conditions for abdication?"

Yan Ju smiled slightly.

He couldn't have abdicated without a reason, since on the surface this was for the benefit of the Xuanmen sect.

Yan Ju returned to the earth.

Five hundred years later, he immediately spread the word among the gods of the Human Emperor Palace that the Great Sun Human Emperor Yanju would abdicate five hundred years later, and the next Human Emperor would be jointly elected by the wise men of the Human Emperor Palace.

The news spread and reached the Imperial Palace.

This immediately startled all the gods in the Earthly Emperor's Palace.

The gods were all somewhat bewildered.

Yan Ju doesn't play by the rules; why is he suddenly going to abdicate?!

(End of this chapter)