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Chapter 412 The Holy Emperor of Humanity? (6k)

When the Xuanhuang Merit Light, symbolizing the birth of "Demon Script" and containing immeasurable educational merit and the vast fortune of the demon race, poured down from the heavens like a torrential downpour, it illuminated almost half of the celestial realm as a dazzling golden ocean.

At the foot of Mount Buzhou, the thirteen Ancestral Witches inside the Pangu Hall were all awakened from their deep state of enlightenment and cultivation at almost the same moment!

They all raised their heads simultaneously, their gazes seemingly piercing through endless spatial barriers, looking in unison towards the Taiwei Heavenly Court, where merits converged and fortune surged.

Each of the Ancestral Witches wore an unprecedentedly solemn expression.

"It's a Kunpeng!"

"He...he actually succeeded! He actually created a brand new script that can carry the Great Dao and enlighten all living beings all by himself!" The voice of [Golden Ancestral Witch] Ru Shou was filled with disbelief and shock.

“Not only that!” Gonggong, the Ancestral Witch of Water, said, his face ashen.

"Didn't you sense it? Just now, with the widespread dissemination of that 'demon script' and its recognition by the Heavenly Dao, a brand new, supreme position filled with unparalleled educational authority spontaneously condensed between heaven and earth—the [Demon Master]!"

"And Kunpeng, by taking advantage of the supreme opportunity of merging with the 'Demon Master' position, broke through his own shackles in one fell swoop, and his cultivation has already entered the fourth realm of the Great Luo, the Primordial Realm!"

Upon hearing this, the entire Pangu Hall fell into silence.

The Primordial Great Luo!

The fourth realm of the Great Luo.

Taiyi's emergence already represents the pinnacle of combat power in the primordial world.

None of them expected that Kunpeng, who had been working on basic education in the Heavenly Court, would be able to surpass others and create demonic script on his own, thus condensing the Dao of Literature and Dao Fruit.

"Damn it! How could this happen?!"

[Fire Ancestral Witch] Zhu Rong finally couldn't hold back any longer and slammed his fist into the stone pillar in front of him, making a loud "thud" that caused the entire Pangu Palace to tremble slightly!
"Kunpeng, you old man, are nothing but a creature born from a wet egg, a defeated subject from the past!"

"How could he actually create a written language that could be used throughout the myriad worlds? How did he do that?"

"The way of heaven is unfair!"

At this moment, Zhu Rong truly couldn't understand.

The Wu tribe did study acquired writing systems, and even created their own unique Wu script.

But the problem is that it's too racially specific.

Like the scripts of the three innate races, the Wu script is not widely applicable and is only suitable for beings with Wu blood or those who cultivate the Wu Dao.

They were so surprised because they knew how difficult it was to unify the written language.

Even with the vast Daoist treasures of the Taiwei Heavenly Court as theoretical support, the Wu Clan were still curious about how Kunpeng accomplished this great feat single-handedly.
“Brother Zhurong, you are mistaken!” Just then, a calm and wise voice slowly rang out, interrupting Zhurong’s roar filled with resentment and anger.

The one speaking was none other than Zhu Jiuyin, the Time Ancestral Witch, whose eyes were tightly closed yet seemed to be able to see into the past and future.

He slowly opened his eyes, eyes that seemed to hold the mysteries of the birth and death of time, and his voice, calm yet full of convincing power, analyzed:
"Kunpeng's success has little to do with the Way of Heaven, but rather a great deal to do with the Way of Humanity in the future."

[Time Ancestral Witch] Zhu Jiuyin said, "Brothers and sisters, do you still remember our judgment back then?"

"Once the Heavenly Way and the Earthly Way have both manifested, the next great trend of the primordial universe will surely be the rise of humanity!"

"Kunpeng's ability to attain enlightenment this time is neither accidental nor lucky. It is the inevitable result of his own wisdom and perseverance, as well as the inevitable trend of the times."

Upon hearing Zhu Jiuyin's words, the expressions of all the Ancestral Witches instantly became extremely serious.

Humanity is paramount!

These four words carry far greater weight for the Wu Clan than the Heavenly Court's "Demon Clan" plan!
The Ancestral Witch of Electricity, Xi Zi (Xuan Qing), nodded slightly: "Brother Jiu Yin's words are very wise."

"The Way of Heaven is above, the Way of Earth is below, and the Way of Humanity exists between Heaven and Earth, and is found among all living beings."

"Therefore, if you want to participate in the great cause of humanity, all your plans must start with the concept of 'all living beings'."

Xi Zi (Xuan Qing)'s voice continued to echo within the hall: "In this era when the three thousand Great Daos are flourishing, the pursuit of the Dao is the most urgent need of all beings born after death."

"And Kunpeng, the 'demon script' he created, is used throughout all realms, opening the door to enlightenment."

"This responds to the thoughts of all living beings and the wishes of all spirits."

"Therefore, when Kunpeng dedicates himself to solving practical problems for all living beings, the general trend of humanity will push him forward and help him succeed!"

Upon hearing this, many of the ancestral witches seemed to be deep in thought.

Xi Zi (Xuan Qing) continued, "The most terrifying aspect of the promotion of the demon script is not that it helps Kunpeng himself to attain the Primordial Dao."

"Instead, he provided the Heavenly Emperor's 'demon cult' and countless beings born after death with an unparalleled tool to gather the fortune of 'humanity' in the future!"

"So that's how it is!" Qiang Liang (Styx), the Ancestral Witch of Thunder, slapped his thigh suddenly, and thunder roared in the hall.

Although Styx often has bad luck, it doesn't mean the other party has poor judgment.

After Xuan Qing made the first move, he immediately clarified the key points of Di Jun and the others' plan.

As Xuanqing's good brother who had worked with him for countless years, Minghe perfectly understood and pretended to suddenly realize something.

Then he uttered a sentence, word by word:

"Literature conveys the Way and unites hearts!"

Styx looked at the ancestral witches and said earnestly, "When billions of post-natal beings begin to learn and use the same script, read the same doctrines, and believe in the same ideas..."

"Their originally scattered and insignificant individual will will converge into a mighty torrent capable of changing the world!"

"This torrent will be the most central and powerful force in the future 'Great Humanitarian Era'!"

"They may appear to be establishing a 'demon cult,' but in reality, they are making preparations in advance to seize control and legitimacy over the future 'great age of humanity'!"

"They want both the power of Heaven and the power of humanity!"

The two of them, speaking in unison, revealed the ambition of the Demon Emperor Di Jun.

These words were like a wake-up call, instantly calming down all the Ancestral Witches present who had initially been simply angry and resentful about Kunpeng's enlightenment.

They realized that behind the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun's schemes lay far more than a simple struggle for titles and destiny.

It is not a battle for the Great Dao, but a much grander and more dangerous struggle concerning the ultimate fate of the entire primordial universe!
At this moment, the Ancestral Witches felt a chill run down their spines!

"What a vicious demon emperor! What an insidious demon race!"

[Space Ancestral Witch] Dijiang immediately accused the Heavenly Emperor Dijun of a serious crime: "He founded the Demon Sect, seemingly for the unification of the prehistoric world, but in reality, it was for the purpose of annexing all races."

"The creation of demonic script may seem to be for the sake of all living beings and to spread the seeds of the Great Dao, but in reality it is for the purpose of better controlling all living beings in the future."

Dijiang looked up at the sky and sighed, his face filled with sorrow: "For his own selfish desires, he has disturbed the hearts of all races; in the name of spreading the Way, he has committed shameful acts."

"Alas! What have all races done wrong? What have all living beings done wrong?"

[Weather Ancestral Witch] Shebi Shi also gritted his teeth and said.

"How could the Demon Emperor be so wicked?"

"Then... what should we do?" Gonggong, the Ancestral Witch of Water, asked with a solemn expression.

"If Di Jun and his people seize this opportunity of 'humanity' and use the power of Heaven and Humanity to oppress our Wu Clan and force us to become a member of the Demon Clan."

"Wouldn't we then be relegated to supporting roles in this era, with no chance of ever rising again?!"

No! We still have a chance!

At this moment, Houtu, the ancestral witch who had been silent all along, finally spoke slowly.

Her voice remained as soft and gentle as ever, but it contained an unprecedented firmness and determination that was enough to invigorate all the Ancestral Witches!
"Although the Demon Emperor is ahead, the path they are taking is flawed!"

Houtu's beautiful eyes sparkled with wisdom as bright as stars.

"They use the name 'demon' to unite post-natal beings to the greatest extent possible."

"But because of this, we have completely offended and alienated all those innate gods in the entire primordial universe who take pride in 'bloodline inheritance'!"

"Their attempt to encompass or even replace the concept of innate races with the concept of acquired races is itself a rebellion against nature and violates the natural laws of cosmic evolution!"

"While we, the Witch Clan, are outnumbered, we possess an absolute advantage in quality, the nobility of our bloodline, and the legitimacy of our lineage—advantages that their Demonic Sect cannot match!"

"Therefore, what we need to do next is not to compete with them for the faith of those born after birth, but to use our weaknesses to attack their strengths."

"What we need to do is to find a different path, to take a completely different 'humanitarian' path!"

"We must unite, integrate, and lead all those innate deities and ancient races who are unwilling to be 'demonized', to form an 'Alliance of Innate Gods' that can rival the Demonic Cult!"

"At the same time, we must also personally create a true [Holy Emperor of Humanity] who can bear the immeasurable fortune of humanity for the upcoming 'Great Age of Humanity'!"

Upon hearing Houtu's words, all the ancestral witches held their breath!
To create a saintly emperor of humanity?!

“Little sister, what do you mean…” [Space Ancestral Witch] Dijiang seemed moved by Houtu’s generous words, and his voice trembled slightly.

Houtu nodded, slowly stood up, her gaze sweeping over each of her brothers and sisters present, her voice becoming incredibly solemn and sacred:
“We, the Wu clan, are the true descendants of Pangu, and hold the power over the earth. We should not interfere in the affairs of the heavens.”

"But the Holy Heavenly Emperor said, 'The Heavenly Emperor is virtuous, and wise men assist him.'"

"The Heavenly Emperor is unjust; let the wise men condemn him!"

"The Demon Emperor now occupies a high position, yet he does not cultivate virtue. Instead, he acts perversely, attempting to use the demon race to disrupt all races and shake the foundation of our primordial universe. This is an act of utter treason!"

"We can no longer stand idly by!"

Houtu, with a cold and aloof expression, said solemnly, "I propose that our Wu clan immediately begin to make arrangements from two aspects to cope with the great changes to come."

"Firstly, it is to 'form alliances and jointly attack the Demon Emperor'!"

"We must unite with the gods to expose Di Jun's true conspiracy of 'using the demon race to conquer all races'!"

“We must tell them that today, he can establish a ‘demon cult’ for the sake of future generations; then tomorrow, he can sacrifice and annex us, his so-called ‘allies,’ for the sake of the growth of his demon cult!”

"We must form the strongest 'demon-slaying alliance' with them to jointly resist the Heavenly Court's ever-expanding ambitions and safeguard the independence and dignity of our primordial divine race!"

"Secondly, and most importantly, is the [Emperor Creation Plan]!"

At this moment, Houtu's voice seemed to contain some supreme power that made her words law!

"Since the future era belongs to humanity, then the ultimate direction and interpretation of this humanity must never fall into the hands of Di Jun and his 'demon cult'!"

"We must act before them, and in the great era of humanity to dedicate the strength of our entire clan to elect a [Humanity Emperor] who can shoulder this great responsibility."

"When the time is right, he will raise his arms and, in the name of 'human orthodoxy,' call upon all living beings in the world who do not wish to be 'demonized' to rise up together and punish the 'monster emperor Di Jun' who has 'caused chaos in the prehistoric world'!"

"At that time, the right timing, the right location, and the right people will all be in my hands!"

"Is there any fear that we cannot overthrow the supreme position of the Three Realms?" "Can't we take over the power of the primordial ruler?"

"If the Demon Emperor can scheme against humanity through the Heavenly Dao, then we can use humanity to devour the Heavenly Dao!"

Houtu's words were like a series of bombshells dropped inside the Pangu Palace, making all the Ancestral Witches' blood boil and their hearts surge with excitement!
"Excellent! What a brilliant 'Emperor Creation Plan'!"

"The Ancestral Witch of Martial Arts!" Wu Luo exclaimed excitedly.

"Fellow Daoist's plan is truly awe-inspiring!"

"With the 'Innate God Clan Alliance' as external support and the 'Humanity Saint Emperor' that we created ourselves as the core force, we will attack from both inside and outside. No matter how great the Demon Emperor's abilities are, he will have no chance to escape!" Tianwu, the Ancestral Witch of the Wind, was also beaming with joy.

However, just as all the ancestral witches were immersed in the boundless anticipation brought about by this grand blueprint, a voice filled with worry and composure rang out at an inopportune moment.

"Gentlemen, this matter is probably not so simple." The one who spoke was Qiang Liang (Styx), the Ancestral Witch of Thunder.

He frowned and said in a deep voice, "Although the Demon Emperor acts tyrannically, his wisdom and strength are unfathomable."

"Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor holds the power of the Heavenly Dao. By sitting in the Heavenly Emperor Palace, he can mobilize the immeasurable fortune and power of laws accumulated throughout the entire era of the flourishing of the Heavenly Dao. The power he can unleash is absolutely terrifying to the extreme!"

"If we directly launch an attack on the Heavenly Realm, we might not only fail to gain any advantage, but also suffer a tremendous loss!"

Upon hearing Styx's words, the previously lively atmosphere in the hall immediately froze.

All the ancestral witches frowned, knowing that what Qiang Liang said was not an exaggeration.

Although they can transform into Pangu, the Holy Emperor who wielded the power of the Heavenly Dao during the great battle at Buzhou Mountain was also terrifyingly strong!

Who knows if the current Heavenly Emperor, after seizing the power of the Heavenly Dao, will unleash strength comparable to, or even more terrifying than, that of the former Holy Heavenly Emperor?

Just as everyone fell into deep thought again, desperately searching for a way out of the predicament.

A voice brimming with confidence and high morale suddenly came from outside the main hall!

"My esteemed Ancestral Witches, there is no need to worry about this!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly, muscular young shaman strode in, wielding a giant axe and a dry shield.

This is none other than Xing Tian, ​​the most outstanding war god among the younger generation of the Wu tribe!
Xing Tian arrived at the center of the hall, bowed solemnly to the thirteen ancestral witches, then patted his incredibly firm chest and said confidently:

"My ancestral witches, if we are to attack the Heavenly Realm and confront the Heavenly Emperor head-on in the future, we actually have a very well-hidden backup plan!"

"This backup plan, while not a guaranteed victory, at least ensures we can deal with the Heavenly Emperor himself! It will render his so-called Heavenly Dao authority useless!"

"Oh?!" Upon hearing this, the thirteen Ancestral Witches all perked up and turned their gazes to Xing Tian.

"Is this true?" Zhu Rong, the Ancestral Witch of Fire, asked eagerly.

"I, Xing Tian, ​​swear in the name of Father God Pangu that I have uttered not a single falsehood!" Xing Tian grinned, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth, his smile brimming with powerful confidence.

"Not only me, but all the fellow Daoists present here can also testify to this."

As Xing Tian finished speaking, the other equally brilliant great shamans behind him, including Ju Long, Hou Yi, Kua Fu, and Chi You, all smiled knowingly and nodded in unison to the ancestral shamans.

"That's right, Ancestral Witches, what Brother Xingtian said is true." Hou Yi said in a deep voice, holding the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.

"We admit that we might not be very confident in dealing with the other top powers in the Heavenly Court."

"However, we have secretly prepared an excellent trump card to deal with the Heavenly Emperor himself!"

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While the witch tribe was planning for the future, the outside world was also undergoing tremendous changes.

After the Third Zixiao Palace Conference, all paths flourished, and the primordial land ushered in another period of great development.

In the past, three thousand holy beings brought three thousand great Daos into the Purple Cloud Palace; now, three thousand holy beings bring three thousand great Daos back to the mortal world.

Those who went forth seeking the Way return as travelers in the mortal world.

Three thousand mortals entered the world and stirred up a wave of spreading the Tao across the vast land.

Many saints chose to leave their mountain gates this time to spread the seeds of the Way in the human world.

The deans and instructors of the various Heavenly Dao Academies went even further.

They began to lead their disciples on a grand journey across the primordial land, traveling throughout the myriad realms to spread the Great Dao.

They are doing this to practice the Way and to preach it.

To practice the Way for oneself, and to spread the Way for all beings.

This is the cause and effect of many sacred principles, the mission of those in the mortal world, and the general trend of the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The high-ranking members of both the Lich and Demon races seem to share a natural understanding.

Although the Wu tribe was secretly plotting a rebellion against Heaven, they did not rashly launch a major war at this critical juncture.

Although the demon race's higher-ups knew there were undercurrents, they did not get too worked up and thoroughly investigate the conspirators behind it.

Instead, they chose to vigorously promote the development of the demon race and accelerate the great integration of all races with the demon race.

Even the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, along with the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the Heavenly Realm, repeatedly encouraged the gods to go down to the grassroots level at the Heavenly Dao Committee meetings, without interfering too much with their preaching and sermons.

"This era belongs to all living beings."

"We must go among all living beings and let the light of this era shine on every living being in the vast universe!"

This also relieved many of those who were just trying to do something and coast along.

This delighted those gods who wanted to stir up trouble and make deep plans before the arrival of a great human era.

With no one to restrain them, both gods who want to do good and gods who want to do bad find it convenient.

In the vast northwest, east of Kunlun.

A Taoist priest in green robes stood atop the summit, overlooking thousands of mountains and valleys, observing the myriad paths of heaven and earth revealed to the world, and his heart was filled with surging emotions.

"Only when gods descend to the mortal realm do they become guests in the mortal world!"

"Now, all paths are contending, and the gods of heaven and earth are venturing into the mortal world to spread their teachings to all living beings. This is a harbinger of the great rise of humanity!"

Overjoyed, Daoist Yu Chen turned to look at his side.

"Eldest brother, second brother, this world is truly magnificent and turbulent. It would be such a pity not to experience it!"

Xuanqing stood atop Jade Void Mountain.

His aim was at the highest point, his spirit dwelling in the ethereal realm.

Upon hearing the words of Daoist Yu Chen, Xuan Qing suddenly opened his eyes, and the majesty of the Great Dao condensed into a powerful force, transforming into all the phenomena of the heavens.

He nodded slightly, a slight smile on his face. "We have indeed been away from the world for a long time. Sometimes when we stand too high, we may forget where we came from. It's time for us to go out and explore."

"What does my second brother think?" Xuanqing asked the Supreme Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Taishang immediately joked, "You've all already made decisions for me, so why are you asking me?"

Xuanqing and Yuchen burst into laughter.

"My two elder brothers, shall we go down the mountain together?"

Yu Chen Daojun then asked, "It seems we haven't traveled together in the mortal world yet!"

His eyes gleamed.

Yu Chen was really looking forward to the three brothers traveling together.

The Supreme Being was somewhat tempted.

However, a thought crossed his mind, and he glanced at Xuan Qing beside him, as if he had thought of something. So he changed his mind before he could say anything.

"Third brother, you are now the leader of the Taiyi Sect. This vast primordial world is no place you cannot go. Do you really need your elder brother and me to accompany you?"

Xuanqing smiled and nodded, saying, "Second brother is right."

"It would be best if the three of us separated for this journey through the primordial wilderness."

"Third brother can go first, second brother, wait a few more days, I will be the last to go down the mountain."

Yu Chen looked at his two elder brothers with a puzzled expression.

His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something but then gave up, and in the end he just nodded.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Without any hesitation, Daoist Yu Chen stepped forward and called out.

"Duobao!"

"Coming!"

In front of the Jade Void Palace, Duobao, who was fighting against the Five-Colored Lion, the Green Ox, and the Kui Ox, immediately withdrew and transformed into golden light, flying away into the sky.

"Master, wait for me!"

Kui Niu's figure transformed into a sword light, following its master.

They disappeared into the horizon.

He walked away with great ease.

Not long after, a Taoist priest also rode an ox down the mountain.

Xuanqing stood atop the mountain, dressed in black robes and a jade belt, spotless.

West Kunlun.

The goddess of Yaochi, accompanied by her calico cat, stepped into the mortal world.

On the Western Vulture Peak, the Guide suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Junior Brother has been in the mortal world for nine thousand years. Now it is time for me to set off."

He waved his hand and took out the blue lotus flag and the colored flag to protect the temple. He descended Mount Sumeru with lotus blossoms at every step.

From north to south, one Taoist priest after another either roamed the primordial wilderness alone or traveled together.

Enter the great world, follow the great path!
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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