This is so dishonest!

Chapter 399 The Land of Gods, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the Divine Race?
"I reject!"

"Okay, then I'll choose someone else."

After Nuwa expressed her opinion, Taiyi changed his mind at lightning speed.

This made Nuwa doubt whether the other party was seriously considering this matter!
[Is this guy perhaps thinking, "Let's try our luck first, even if it's not a sure thing," before deciding on the cult leader?]

Because the Twelve Gods of Taiwei had a tradition of causing trouble in unorthodox ways, Nuwa could not be sure what the [Sun Supreme] truly thought.

However, she had just carefully examined Taiyi's proposal of becoming the "leader of a cult".

Even Taiyi's concept of "god race," though bold, is not entirely without merit.

The title "God" truly evokes a greater sense of identification and longing among all beings than any single innate race.

If we can seize this opportunity to truly establish a "religion of gods," or even a race of gods, that transcends racial boundaries and is based on the core concept of "the common pursuit of the Great Dao, through which all can become gods."

It certainly helped consolidate the rule of the Heavenly Court and the harmony and unity of the entire prehistoric world.

However, the difficulties and risks involved are also immeasurable.

"The Heavenly Emperor's proposal is undoubtedly well-intentioned, but the names 'Divine Race' and 'Divine Religion,' while seemingly inclusive, actually harbor hidden dangers," Nuwa pondered for a moment before offering her advice.

"Firstly, there are countless races, each with its own heritage and pride. How can we get them to willingly give up some of their inherent racial identities and instead submit to a grander but also more abstract concept of 'god race'? This must involve huge adjustments of interests and conflicts of the Great Dao."

Nuwa looked at Taiyi with a serious expression and continued, "Secondly, once the religion is established, what are its doctrines? What are its precepts? What is its organizational structure? And who will be in charge of and implement them? These are all questions that require utmost care."

"If one race unites with all races, the slightest misstep could lead to a repeat of the chaos caused by the rebellion of the gods, bringing new turmoil to the prehistoric world."

Upon hearing this, Taiyi's expression turned solemn. He bowed deeply to Nuwa and said, "What you are concerned about is precisely the key point that I would like to discuss with you all next."

"Regarding the concept of identity among all ethnic groups, I believe that the principle should be 'seeking common ground while reserving differences, and promoting integrated development'."

"The wonder of the primordial world lies in the myriad great principles vying for dominance and the flourishing of diverse talents."

"The name of the God Race is more like a crown symbolizing the common identity of 'seekers of the Great Dao'. Wearing this crown, each race remains itself, but it also has an additional 'sacred mission' to strive for the common evolution of the entire primordial world."

Taiyi smiled and said, "We established the God Race not to forcibly erase the unique heritage and characteristics of each race."

"Instead, under the common top-level recognition of 'the divine race,' each race is encouraged to leverage its own strengths, learn from each other, and make progress together, ultimately forming a diverse yet unified 'primordial divine civilization system.'"

"Seek common ground while reserving differences, and strive for harmony without uniformity?" Nuwa frowned slightly, her face showing a thoughtful expression.

Cabinet members such as Kunpeng, Bai Ze, and Ao Ming are also giving it serious thought.

Taiyi continued, "As for the doctrines and precepts of the religion, I have some ideas that you can refer to."

"The first is: to revere heaven and earth and to follow the great evolution."

"Heaven and earth are the legacy of Pangu and the parents of all things. We are born and raised here, and we should have a sense of awe, understand the ultimate principles of the operation of heaven and earth, follow the great way, and seek our own path and way of transcendence in the birth and death of the universe and the changing of eras."

"The second is: trace back to the origin and understand the true self."

“Every living being has the potential to nurture a trace of innate, indestructible spiritual light. The essence of cultivation lies in constantly brushing away the dust of the acquired world, seeing through the false ego and attachment, tracing back to the most original and purest ‘innate Dao nature,’ and ultimately attaining the eternal and immortal ‘true self’ that is one with the Dao.”

"Thirdly: All spirits are equal and can all become gods."

"The Three Thousand Great Daos hold boundless vitality. Whether they are innate deities or acquired beings, all kinds of plants, trees, spirits, and strange beasts, as long as they are devoted to the Great Dao, strive diligently, and accumulate merit and virtue, they all have the hope of igniting the divine fire, condensing their divine status, transcending the mortal realm, joining the ranks of immortals, or even ascending to a divine position, living as long as heaven and earth, and shining as brightly as the sun and moon. This is the universal principle and the grand aspiration of the divine religion."

"The fourth is: to establish and pass on traditions, and to benefit all people."

"Those who attain enlightenment do not merely seek personal goodness, but should also benefit all under heaven. Those who become gods should use their enlightenment to either establish sects and spread the teachings to continue the flame of civilization, or use their supernatural powers to protect the people of their region, resist natural disasters and man-made calamities, and maintain the harmony of the universe, or use their wisdom to enlighten the ignorant, spread the truth, and help those who come after them embark on the path of cultivation. This is the responsibility of gods, and also the source of their merits."

Fifthly.

"Sixth."

Taiyi's idea for the cult was clearly not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something he had considered long ago.

Now he spoke eloquently, explaining the doctrines and precepts of the religion one by one, which made the cabinet members think deeply.

These doctrines are actually quite good. They incorporate the unique cosmology, cultivation concepts, and values ​​of the primordial world, with the core idea being to do good.

It is easier for the innate deities, various races, and countless living beings to understand and accept it.

"And the position of the leader of this cult—"

Taiyi then changed the subject and turned his gaze to Nuwa:
"After much thought, and looking at the entire prehistoric world, I still feel that Fellow Daoist Nuwa is more suitable."

"With your abilities, fellow Daoist, you are worthy to lead all the gods and enlighten all living beings!"

Taiyi's words were sincere and heartfelt.

Upon hearing this, the cabinet members, including Kunpeng and Bai Ze, nodded in agreement with Taiyi's idea and earnestly requested Nuwa to prioritize the overall situation of the prehistoric world and assume the position of leader of the divine sect.

Nuwa looked at Taiyi's expectant eyes and the eager gazes of the cabinet members, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

She knew that this was not just a simple position as a leader, but also a heavy responsibility and mission.

Of course, it was also due to overwhelming cause and effect.

If successful, the myriad races of the primordial world may truly usher in a new era of great integration and development.

She can also accumulate immeasurable merit through this, adding a rich resource to her own path to enlightenment.

But if it fails, the consequences... will be unbearable.

After a long silence, Nuwa finally spoke slowly, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority: "I appreciate the Heavenly Emperor's kindness."

"The matter of the Divine Cult concerns the future of the primordial world; it is no small matter and cannot be undertaken by my own strength alone."

Nuwa still didn't jump into this pit.

She said, "Furthermore, I believe that this matter of the religion needs to be considered carefully and should not be rushed."

"The most urgent task is to promote the unification of the written language, which is the cornerstone of education and a prerequisite for the integration of various ethnic groups."

"It would be more prudent to discuss the specific charter of the religion only after the written language is standardized and communication is unimpeded."

Seeing that Nuwa declined again, Taiyi did not press the matter, but nodded slightly: "What you say is absolutely right, fellow Daoist."

After Nuwa declined the position of leader of the cult, she thought for a moment and suddenly her eyes lit up.

She offered Taiyi a suggestion: "If Your Majesty truly wishes to find a leader who can command respect, win the hearts of the gods, and effectively promote and implement the 'divine religion's' ideals, I have an excellent candidate for Your Majesty's consideration."

Upon hearing this, Taiyi's spirits immediately lifted, and he hurriedly asked, "Who is it?"

"The Three Pure Ones of Kunlun!"

Nuwa said with a smile, "In the legends of all worlds, Kunlun Mountain is now known as the ancestor of all mountains and the home of all gods."

"If the Heavenly Emperor wishes to establish a divine religion and create a divine race, perhaps he could invite the Three Pure Ones to come out of seclusion and take charge of the overall situation."

"The Three Pure Ones are all transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu. They are of noble status and have profound cultivation. They are the leaders of the Xuanmen sect, and their disciples are spread throughout the heavens. Their influence is immeasurable."

"If Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor wishes to successfully establish the 'Divine Religion' and create the all-encompassing 'Divine Race' to unite the hearts of all races in the primordial world."

"Then perhaps we could consider making a trip to Kunlun Mountain in person to sincerely invite the three Celestial Venerables to come out of the mountains, so that one of them, or both of them, could take charge of the establishment and development of this religion."

"With the supreme prestige and profound foundation of the Three Pure Ones in the myriad realms, if His Majesty can obtain their strong support, His Majesty's great cause of 'divine religion' and even the great cause of the divine race will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort and be accomplished naturally!"

She smoothly shifted the blame, casually handing over this enormous karmic debt to the Three Pure Ones.

After thinking it over, Taiyi agreed wholeheartedly.

So he accepted the suggestion: "Okay, I'll go to Kunlun Mountain right now."

"Your Majesty, wait a moment." At this moment, Emperor Fuxi appeared at the venue.

He suddenly asked, "When will His Majesty announce the end of his seclusion? After all, the matter of the Heavenly Marriage was discussed long ago. If we wait too long, it will be difficult to explain to Fellow Daoist Changxi."

"This matter is not urgent, not urgent." Taiyi gently shook his head.

Although the two brothers can take turns working on the same day, there are some positions that absolutely cannot be filled by someone else.

The matter of the heavenly marriage must wait until the eldest brother emerges from seclusion before it can proceed!
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The vast Kunlun Mountains are shrouded in celestial mist, radiating divine light and auspicious energy.

Taiyi left the Heavenly Realm and soon arrived at East Kunlun.

He set aside his imperial demeanor and presented the visiting card in a private capacity.

Guang Chengzi and other disciples of the Chan Sect led a group of celestial beings to welcome them.

"We respectfully welcome the Heavenly Emperor. We have failed to greet you properly."

“Today, I am the Supreme One of the Sun,” Taiyi instructed.

Guang Chengzi understood immediately: "Yes, Heavenly Emperor."

After a short while, the disciples invited him into the main hall of the Jade Void Palace.

In the main hall, the Three Pure Ones were already sitting side by side on the cloud bed, waiting for his arrival.

Seated in the center was none other than the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable, Xuan Qing, who wore a Taoist robe of seventy-two colors and had a dignified yet gentle smile on his face.

To his left was the white-haired, youthful-looking Taiqing Daode Tianzun, dressed in a Taiji Bagua immortal robe, holding a whisk, with a serene and inactive expression, yet with eyes as deep as the sea.

To his right was the Shangqing Lingbao Heavenly Venerable—Yu Chen Daojun, with the Qingping Ancient Sword hanging at his waist, sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples, sharp and piercing, and surrounded by endless Zhuxian sword energy.

The three Celestial Venerables all possessed a profound and unfathomable aura, and their cultivation was immeasurably high.

They simply sat there casually, yet they possessed an unparalleled majesty that suppressed eternity and ruled over all heavens, so much so that even Taiyi, the Heavenly Emperor, dared not show the slightest negligence.

"What brings His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor to the Jade Void Palace?" Xuanqing asked curiously.

"It's a long story."

After Taiyi took his seat, he stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point, explaining the purpose of his visit to Kunlun Mountain.

The grand plan to establish a "divine religion" and unite all races under the "divine race" was explained to the three celestial venerables in its entirety and in detail.

The Three Pure Ones listened quietly to Taiyi's explanation.

He didn't utter a single word from beginning to end, and his face showed no obvious emotional fluctuations.

It was as if what Taiyi was talking about was just an ordinary little thing.

It wasn't until Taiyi laid out all his plans and looked at them expectantly, hoping to gain their support and approval, that things changed.

An eerie silence fell over the main hall.

The Three Pure Ones remained as unfathomable as ever, and none of them spoke first.

They communicated silently with their eyes, a communication that only they could understand.

After a long silence, Xuan Qing, who was sitting in the center, broke the silence first. He looked at Taiyi and asked in a calm tone:

"I just heard Your Majesty mention that Mount Kunlun is the 'ancestor of all mountains and the home of all gods.' I wonder... where Your Majesty heard this from?"

Upon hearing this, Taiyi's heart skipped a beat. He naturally sensed a hint of displeasure in Xuanqing's words.
But he still had a shred of conscience.

It wouldn't be appropriate to betray Nuwa in front of the Three Pure Ones.

So he could only give a vague answer: "This is just a legend that is widely circulated in the myriad worlds, and it does not refer to any particular person."

"Oh? Is that so? Then Your Majesty, you've probably come to the wrong place." Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing gently shook his head, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

He said slowly and deliberately, "Your Majesty may not know that the ancient Kunlun Mountains are actually divided into two branches: the 'Eastern Kunlun' and the 'Western Kunlun'."

"The place where the three of us brothers reside is the Jade Void Palace in the Eastern Kunlun Mountains."

"Although it is also a place of outstanding natural beauty and abundant immortal energy, when it comes to the illustrious reputation of being the 'ancestor of all mountains and home of all gods' and the lofty status in the hearts of all races in the prehistoric world, especially those ancient gods, it is actually far inferior to Fellow Daoist Yaochi of West Kunlun."

At this point, a sly glint flashed in Xuan Qing's eyes as he continued, "So, this legend truly refers to the Jade Pool Sacred Realm of West Kunlun!"

"If His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor truly wishes to find a powerful figure who can command respect and has deep ties to the 'Land of Gods' to assume the position of leader of the Divine Sect."

"In my humble opinion, you should go and discuss this matter with the Golden Mother of Yaochi in West Kunlun."

"Correct!"

The Supreme Lord and the Jade Emperor looked at Taiyi and said very seriously:

"Fellow Daoist Yaochi was once the master of the Celestial Court. Given Fellow Daoist Yaochi's exalted status among the immortals and gods of the primordial world, and her supreme authority in holding the register of ten thousand immortals."

"Wouldn't it be more legitimate and more convincing for her to become the leader of this cult than for the three of us brothers?"

Taiyi was stunned when he heard the Three Pure Ones' serious nonsense.

Good guy!
Don't you feel any remorse saying these things?
Does Fellow Daoist Yaochi know that he holds such a "lofty" position?
Nuwa shifted the blame to the Three Pure Ones, who then tried to shift it to the Queen Mother of the West in the Western Kunlun Mountains!

If we go to the Queen Mother of the West again, won't she just shift the blame to someone else?
Is the position of leader of this cult really that hot as butter?!
Although Taiyi was inwardly grumbling, he maintained a calm smile on his face.

He didn't immediately say whether he would go to West Kunlun or not. Instead, he sat down on the guest cushion in Yuxu Palace and quietly pondered.

He just sat there.

They adopted a stance that said, "If you don't give me a clear answer today, I'm not leaving."

He knew that dealing with a cunning old fox like Sanqing was not something that could be done by simply "appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him."

Sometimes, a little bit of "playing the rogue" and "wasting time" can have unexpected results.

Anyway, we're not meeting in the name of the "Heavenly Emperor" in a grand manner today, so there's no shame in it.

As expected, after seeing Taiyi's "I'd rather die than leave" attitude, the Three Pure Ones exchanged another meaningful glance, seemingly engaged in some kind of silent "game of interests" and "division of responsibilities".

Finally, it was the Supreme Elder who spoke up: "Your Majesty, the three of us brothers are all leaders of the Xuanmen sect. It would be inappropriate for us to also assume the position of leader of the Divine Sect."

“However,” Taishang changed the subject, a kind smile appearing on his face that said, “I’m thinking of you.”

"Since His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor is determined to promote this great cause of the 'Divine Religion,' we, as members of the Primordial World, naturally cannot stand idly by. We must share His Majesty's burdens and solve his problems."

"Regarding the selection of the leader, although we are not qualified, we can provide His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor with a completely new idea, which can be considered as doing our part."

Upon hearing this, Taiyi was overjoyed, knowing that things had taken a turn for the better, and quickly said, "Please, Heavenly Venerable, teach me!"

The Supreme Being stroked his long beard and said slowly, "If Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor truly wishes to unite the hearts of all races in the primordial world in the name of the 'Divine Race'..."

"Then, the most crucial point is to release enough significant benefits that can tempt everyone, in order to win over the gods of the heavens and the powerful and influential innate races."

"After all, if you want everyone to willingly submit to your 'divine religion' and 'divine race' banner, you have to give them some real benefits."

"I wonder what Your Majesty thinks, if we establish the positions of 'Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors' within this newly created 'God Race,' and clearly stipulate that these positions will be held in rotation by the leaders or top experts of each race who have made the greatest contributions to the 'God Race,' have the deepest merits, and are the most powerful."

"Would Your Majesty accept such a proposal?" The Supreme Emperor looked at Taiyi meaningfully.

Click~~~
The moment the Supreme Lord finished speaking.

A thunderclap suddenly resounded in Nuwa's Tai Su Cave Heaven!
Nuwa, who was quietly considering the feasibility of "creating Pangu from clay" inside the cave, suddenly raised her head.

She moved her fingers and performed some divination.

A moment later, Nuwa revealed a look of bewilderment, as if she were both laughing and crying.

"You guys are really..."

Why is the blame being shifted back to them again?
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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