This is so dishonest!

Chapter 509 Nurturing, Then Playing with! [Happy Mid-Autumn Festival]

Earlier, at Zixiao Palace.

When Rahu saw that Jiang Chen had successfully attained enlightenment, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Aren't you worried about making a mistake?" Luo Hou asked Xuan Qing.

Since Jiang Chen's appearance is under the control of the Three Pure Ones, his attainment of enlightenment is certainly not an accident.

However, the destructive power of a Corpse King at the Hunyuan level should not be underestimated.

"Don't worry, fellow Daoist."

Xuan Qing laughed and said, "Don't you believe me?"

When have I ever made a mistake?

Immediately afterwards, Xuanqing shared the situation and current arrangements of the Chaos Demon God with Luo Hou.

Luo Hou suddenly realized: "No wonder I've been feeling that the Great Dao of Destruction has changed a bit lately."

"The Destruction God, which we thought had been suppressed, is showing signs of resurgence."

"I didn't expect these Chaos Gods to come up with something new again, they actually created a new Destruction God!"

“Interesting, very interesting.” Luo Hou stroked his chin, his expression thoughtful.

Originally, Luo Hou was in seclusion, researching how to integrate the major lineages of the demonic path in order to gain multiple insights into the Great Dao and further his study of the Pangu Path of the demonic path.

Later, sensing the changes in the Great Dao of Destruction and the Heavenly Dao, he emerged from seclusion and came to Zixiao Palace to see what was going on.

When Rahu arrived, he saw the Three Pure Ones beating up Hongjun.

"It seems that nothing unexpected will happen." Rahu turned his gaze to the human world, and his eyes held a hint of pity as he looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen not only inherited the legacy of Shen Ni and Xiang Gu Zhi Shi, but also received exclusive funding from Tian Dao Jing and the strong support of the Chaos Demon Gods.

It was even born at a time when the timing and circumstances were perfect.

With so much power gathered, he was only lacking "harmony among people" to prove his Dao.

The key to this "harmony" lies in the fact that Xuanqing went easy on the other party.

The name "Jiang Chen" was the Great Dao anchor point that Xuan Qing prepared for him.

The anchor point is located on the true side of the Primordial Realm.

In other words, the moment Jiang Chen accepted his name, he was already a member of the primordial gods.

"Born to face calamity, perishing with calamity, leaving behind the Dao fruit to fulfill cause and effect." This was the sixteen-character judgment uttered by Daoist Yu Chen.

This judgment reveals Xuanqing's plan.

Yu Chen Dao Jun is the god in charge of the Intercepting Dao.

Intercepting the road is also called robbery.

The fates of the generals and ministers caught in the great calamity were laid bare before the eyes of the Jade Emperor Daoist.

Xuanqing did not kill Jiang Chen with the Jade Purity Divine Thunder when he was born; instead, he spared him before and after the event.

To put it bluntly, he wanted to take this opportunity to "steal" Jiang Chen's Great Luo Fifth Realm Dao Fruit.

“Nurture, then play with.” The Supreme Being’s words were concise and to the point.

It's not that Jiang Chen can prove the Dao on his own, but that Xuan Qing needs him to prove the Dao.

He had also read and practiced the principles of raising a well-behaved girl as outlined in "The Guide to Raising a Well-behaved Girl".

For example, his early collection of figurines of Xuanqing—the Emperor of Fengdu and the Venerable Jidu.

Although the original figure was destroyed by Xuanqing at the time.

However, even the Supreme Being has methods of restoration.

Later, he turned the two figurines into two little Taoist boys who tended the fire.
【Huh? Why do I feel a chill down my back?】

Tai Shang turned to look and saw Xuan Qing looking at him with a smile.

At the critical moment, it was Yu Chen Dao Jun who came to the rescue.

He asked Xuanqing, "To whom do you intend to leave Jiang Chen's Dao Fruit?"

Xuanqing thought for a moment and said, "Let's see."

"When a fellow Daoist reaches a crucial step in the future and needs this Dao Fruit, we will give it to him/her."

"If all else fails, we can refine this Dao Fruit again, transform it into a physical form, and add a vice leader to our Chan Sect."

"Wait a minute, wait a minute!" Luo Hou interrupted Xuan Qing halfway through the conversation.

He asked, "What the hell is this 'transformation of the Dao Fruit'?"

"What's so surprising?"

Xuanqing replied in a serious tone, "Is the Dao Fruit such an inconvenient thing?"

“Spiritual treasures can take form, spiritual roots can also take form, and even our Primordial Heavenly Dao can take form to create a Heavenly Dao Essence.”

"It's reasonable for me to let a fifth-realm Dao Fruit take human form, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Hou's lips twitched.

Is this reasonable?

It's utterly absurd!
Xuanqing further explained, "Actually, this inspiration also comes from the characteristics of the Primordial Great Luo and the path of reversing the Primordial Chaos."

"In the beginning, the Great Luo was formless and without appearance, yet it could manifest in all forms and phenomena."

"Reversing the primordial chaos and resetting the three corpses can be considered a disguised manifestation of the Dao fruit."

"The combination of the two allows an unclaimed Fifth Realm Dao Fruit to take form, which is easy to understand, right?"

Yu Chen Daojun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle.

It really does prove the saying: "When Hongjun falls, the Xuanmen feast."

The immortal path that Hongjun painstakingly cultivated ultimately benefited Xuanqing.

The key point is that Xuanqing, the sect leader, is more skilled and better at it than Hongjun!

"So that's how you can play it!" At that moment, Tai Shang had a flash of inspiration.

He asked, "Brother, would you like to consider [Boundless Heavenly Venerable]?"

"【Infinite Heavenly Venerable】?"

"Yup!"

Tai Shang chuckled: "As our Xuanmen grows and expands, the automatic welfare machine of [Boundless Heavenly Venerable] is clearly not keeping up with the needs of the times."

"Why not take this opportunity to renew the [Boundless Heavenly Venerable]?"

"A welfare machine at the fifth level of the Great Luo realm would be more beneficial to the development of all the immortals in our Xuanmen sect!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing and Yuchen's eyes lit up:
"Second brother (second elder brother) is right!"

Yu Chen Daojun asked, "Brother, is it possible to make the Dao Fruit after its transformation into a two-sided entity?"

"In this way, he can both become the deputy leader of the Chan Sect and serve as a welfare mechanism for the Xuanmen, thus achieving the optimal utilization of the value of the Dao Fruit."

Xuanqing thought about it carefully.

"One body, two sides?"

"Then it must exist simultaneously in nothingness and reality, somewhere between 'existence' and 'non-existence'."

"Hmm, this is a bit difficult, but it's still doable."

"It just so happens that Xiaosong's path is related to this, so we can learn from it."

Luo Hou sat to the side, silently watching the Three Pure Ones discussing the matter as if no one else was around.

Sure enough, there was a reason why these three were able to get together.

These three have managed to make the most of a single Dao Fruit.

Luo Hou sincerely mourned for Jiang Chen.

The other party was born gloriously and died a noble death!
"Since the demons are preparing something big, when are we going to sabotage my 'old friends'?" Now that Luo Hou knew the whole story, his attention shifted from Jiang Chen to the Chaos Demons.

Xuan Qing smiled and said, "No rush, no rush, the time is not yet ripe."

"Let's watch this show first."

So Rahu patiently continued to monitor the great calamity on earth.

He witnessed the fierce battle between Chi You and Xuanyuan, saw Jiang Chen mobilizing the human destiny, and also saw the helplessness of the immortals and gods.

Finally, he witnessed the birth of the Nine Primordial Gods.

“You were born because of this, and you will surely die because of this.” Rahu found this amusing.

The nine Primordial True Bodies obtained the Primordial Dao Fruit through the Great Dao True Realm, which is equivalent to Xuanqing himself extending a hand into the mortal world.

And this "hand" holds the Jade Void Heaven-Opening Axe, a supreme treasure.

Jiang Chen's life ended in this way, which can be considered a fitting end.

After all, he had experienced what the fifth realm of the Great Luo was like before he died.

This is something that even countless immortals and gods could only dream of but never obtain.

Of course, Jiang Chen's experience wasn't great either.

"The Primordial One is without lineage or supreme authority; he alone is the origin of all things."

Rahu swayed his head and chanted.

"Fellow Daoist always manages to arrange things perfectly without anyone noticing."

"The skill in setting up this layout is so impressive that it frightens me."

"It's a good thing I didn't choose to oppose you back then, otherwise my fate would definitely not be much better than Hongjun's."

The Demon Ancestor was filled with emotion.

He looked at Xuanqing and said earnestly, "From now on, fellow Daoist will become the cause of all heavens, the beginning of all paths, and the source of everything."

"You must go easy on me, don't just throw me away."

"Fellow Daoist, stop bragging." Luo Hou started praising him right in front of him, which made Xuan Qing feel very uncomfortable.

"Let's talk about the Chaos God instead."

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In the human world, in the wilderness of Zhuolu.

As Xuanyuan's chariot, exuding the majesty of a victor, slowly approached, the remaining Jiuli tribesmen, like a startled pack of wolves, instantly surrounded the heavily wounded Chi You, tightly protecting him in the center.

Their armor was tattered, and their bodies were covered with deep, bone-revealing wounds.

Many of them could barely stand, but their fierce aura, honed from countless battles, remained undiminished.

They still gripped their weapons tightly.

Those sharp, blade-like gazes converged into a terrifying aura that could change the very fabric of the world, locking onto Xuanyuan.

It was as if if he dared to take another step forward, they would not hesitate to burn their last breaths and launch a final charge.

"Warriors of Jiuli, retreat!"

A roar like that of a wounded tiger suddenly erupted from the center of the encirclement.

Its power was so great that it forcibly suppressed the buzzing of all the weapons present!
Chi You, who had been lying on the back of the Iron-Eating Beast and looked on the verge of death, now seemed like a completely different person.

He slowly sat up straight.

His bronze face still bore a sickly pallor.

But those crimson eyes reignited with a raging fire powerful enough to burn the heavens.

His expression was calm as he gently stroked the iron-eating beast beneath him with his large hand.

The mythical beast sensed its master's weakness and the approaching enemy, and became increasingly anxious and restless.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Chi You comforted her.

Boom boom boom~~
The tanks slowly drove in.

On the chariot, Xuanyuan crossed his arms and leaned on the divine sword that still radiated the brilliant light of saintly virtue.

He gazed silently at Chi You, who sat atop the iron-eating beast, struggling to maintain his balance, and asked calmly:
"How's the injury?"

Chi You, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like his soul was being torn apart, straightened his back and said in a nonchalant tone, in a muffled voice:

"Can't die."

"That's good."

Xuanyuan nodded.

He glanced at Chi You's mangled body and the Jiuli warriors around him, who remained vigilant and on high alert, and said:
"There's no point in us continuing to fight."

“It’s really pointless now,” Chi You agreed.

"Hoohoo!"

The round, iron-eating beast roared at the chariot, urging its master to hurry up.

Chi You laughed.

A gentle light flashed in his eyes as he reached out and stroked the back of the iron-eating beast: "Alright, alright, you've had a hard time."

Suddenly, the nine rings vibrated and made a clattering sound.

The Tiger Soul Blade cleaved through the void, heading straight for Xuanyuan on the chariot.

Xuanyuan remained calm and extended his hand.

With a slight hum, Xuanyuan caught the Tiger Soul Blade.

He looked at Chi You, his eyes filled with doubt.

"Knowing you can forge weapons, I'll trade this knife for a few magical artifacts."

"Of course, Lingbao is better."

Chi You's voice came, his tone very familiar.

Xuanyuan silently watched the man and the beast.

He didn't speak, but simply opened his sleeve.

Several streaks of light flew out, including jade pendants, pearls, jade chimes, gold bracelets, crowns, and swords and halberds.

These artifacts are surrounded by a precious aura, and they come in various grades, from superior to inferior.

"I made all of this myself; it's edible."

Xuanyuan glanced at the Iron-Eating Beast, and fearing that Chi You might be worried, he added another sentence.

Chi You's mount had a big appetite.

This was revealed during a previous conversation between the two, when Chi You complained to Xuanyuan.

A considerable portion of the many divine weapons and artifacts forged by the Jiuli tribe ended up in the stomach of the Iron-Eating Beast.

"Thank you!"

Chi You cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Then, he jumped off the back of the iron-eating beast and fed the magical treasures to his beloved pet one by one.

The crunching sound of chewing rang out, sounding exceptionally clear on the silent battlefield.

The iron-eating beast was equally unceremonious, opening its massive mouth to swallow all the flying magical treasures whole.

It devoured seven acquired spiritual treasures in succession before its agitation subsided, and it gradually calmed down, letting out a satisfied growl.

"Huhu~~"

Its black and white fur shimmered with a faint light, and the Iron-Eating Beast's breathing became even and steady.

It lay lazily on the ground, seemingly digesting the spiritual treasures it had just devoured.

Chi You waited for a while until he was sure that the Iron-Eating Beast had fallen into a deep sleep before he turned his gaze back to Xuanyuan.

Looking at Xuanyuan, who seemed to be in good condition, Chi You revealed a complex and enigmatic smile.

He said with a sigh, "You've been keeping this a secret, kid. Have you been secretly practicing martial arts too?"

Xuanyuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

He thought for a moment, then explained somewhat embarrassedly, "Strictly speaking, I still cultivate the path of immortality."

"However, my master saw that my physical body was weak, so he specially passed on to me a profound skill for protecting my body - the Nine Revolutions Profound Skill."

"The Nine Revolutions Profound Technique?" Chi You nodded slightly, silently memorizing the name of this profound technique.

He looked up at Xuanyuan again and asked in a calm tone:
"What are you going to do with me?"

His tone was very calm, without the slightest tension or unease, and he didn't seem like a defeated person at all.

Faced with this question, Xuanyuan's originally calm eyes narrowed slightly.

He was silent.

After a moment, Xuanyuan seemed to have made up his mind.

He slowly raised the Holy Sword and spoke slowly and deliberately, in an extremely solemn tone.

"I should kill you."

Click! ! !

A blinding flash of lightning ripped through the dark sky.

A deafening roar of thunder followed, echoing throughout the entire Zhuolu Plain.

A torrential downpour arrived suddenly.

The torrential rain poured down from the heavens, washing away the blood-stained land and the lingering stench of bloodshed.

"Slay me?"

In the pouring rain, Chi You slowly raised his head and brought his face close to the Xuanyuan Sword, which gleamed with a cold light, to examine every line on the blade up close.

He saw the sun, moon, and stars outlined by mysterious lines, and he also saw the lifelike mountains, rivers, and plants.

He saw the texts recording the techniques of farming and animal husbandry, and he also saw the grand blueprint depicting the strategy of unifying the world.

This divine sword not only embodies the blood and strife of an entire era, but also gathers the immense and powerful fortune of the entire human race.

Now that the great calamity has ended, the Xuanyuan Sword has become a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure.

In the future, we only await Xuanyuan's return to his position and the integration of immeasurable merit. Perhaps there will be a glimmer of opportunity to cultivate it into a treasure of merit.

"It's quite sharp."

Chi You marveled at the Xuanyuan Sword.

He could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within the sword, as well as its sharp aura capable of cutting through anything.

He was certain that this sword could truly kill him.

"How about that? Scared now!"

Xuanyuan looked at Chiyou, who was so close at hand, and said with a stern expression.

"Afraid? I, the Wu... cough cough, I, the warriors of Jiuli, fight against heaven and earth, fearless, would I be afraid of this?"

Upon hearing this, Chi You raised his eyebrows, curled his lips into a sneer, and spoke disdainfully.

"Even if your head falls off, you'll still have a scar the size of a bowl!"

"In the next era, another hero will emerge!"

Chi You had a high talent for martial arts and his cultivation was very effective. Of all his body, his mouth was the toughest!

This is the conclusion reached since Xuanyuan and Chiyou began their exchanges.

"Since you're not afraid, then get lost. Go as far away as you can."

Xuanyuan sheathed the Holy Sword in his hand, and the serious expression on his face softened.

Chi You was taken aback.

He looked Xuanyuan up and down with some doubt, seemingly unable to believe that he had been let go so easily.

He asked tentatively, "Xiao Xuan, are you really going to let me go?"

"What Xiao Xuan? Show me some respect!"

Xuanyuan raised his chin slightly and snorted coldly, "You're not even willing to call me 'Lord' now!"

"What a lack of manners!"

"Tch, you're dreaming!" Chi You's eyes widened slightly as he turned his head to look to the side.

Clearly, they were unwilling to admit their defeat.

Xuanyuan stepped down from his chariot, walked to Chiyou's side, and patted him on the shoulder:

"Alright, let's go!"

"You refuse to surrender and won't join my ranks. What can I do besides let you go? I can't exactly kill you, can I?"

"The candidate for Human Emperor, personally selected by the Earthly Sovereign Shennong, has exceptional talent in martial arts, rivaling even the former Heavenly Sovereign Fuxi. Given time, proving his Dao through martial arts will not be a problem."

"I must be crazy to sever the human race's own arm! If I were to do that, wouldn't all the other races laugh at my human race? How would my human race stand in the prehistoric world then?"

This upheaval in humanity involved not only the intervention of immortals and gods, but also the intervention of unpredictable figures like Jiang Chen.

Ultimately, it's still a dispute between the candidates for the Human Emperor.

Although Chi You failed, this cannot overshadow his achievements.

He remains a great sage of the human race.

His name will surely be recorded in history and revered by future generations.

As an outstanding leader of the human race who wields weapons and wages war, he will have even greater opportunities to prove himself in the future!
Chi You grinned.

He said in an appreciative tone:

"That makes perfect sense. Looks like you're more clear-headed than I thought."

This seems like a genuine compliment to Xuanyuan, but in reality, it also praises himself.

Chi You's brain was definitely not just muscles.

This is a very important conclusion that Xuanyuan reached after communicating with him.

Xuanyuan glanced at the smug Chiyou and continued, "Although you are unwilling to join my ranks and my future imperial lineage..."

"But I still intend to use my authority in the future to confer upon you the title of War God, making you the God of War for my human race and even for all of humanity."

"If you agree, I also intend to make your image into a military banner to inspire my human sons to conquer all directions and expand our territory."

Unwittingly, a cold glint flashed from the Holy Sword in Xuanyuan's hand, causing Chiyou's crimson eyes to narrow slightly.

"This is a good thing, and I don't seem to have any reason to disagree."

Chi You ignored this blatant threat.

He shrugged and said in a nonchalant tone.

This suggestion was undoubtedly the best outcome for him.

Not only can they preserve their own lives, but they can also continue to serve the human race and realize their own value.

More importantly, Xuanyuan could also use his prestige to unite the people of the Jiuli and Dongyi tribes, laying a solid foundation for the unification of the human race.

This guy is not only powerful, but also very meticulous.

It's not unfair that I lost to him.

Of course, Xuanyuan's ability to summon people is also exceptional!
Chi You subconsciously glanced behind Xuanyuan.

The immortals of the Chan Sect remained as calm and composed as ever.

It was as if the earth-shattering battle that had just taken place had nothing to do with them.

"Everything for humanity! I support your idea."

Chi You thought about it and concluded that his survival was the best-case scenario.

Perhaps, the cause and effect of the Chaos Demon God can be transformed in his case.

Xuanyuan sheathed his divine sword, and a confident and heroic smile once again appeared on his face:

"Everything for humanity."

The rain continued to fall.

It's just much smaller.

Chi You looked at Xuanyuan and said:
"Alright, I should go now."

"As long as you don't go back to Jiuli and recruit your old subordinates again, you can go wherever you want," Xuanyuan said indifferently.

He returned the Tiger Soul Blade to Chi You.

"The ancestral land of the human race, the ancestral land of the witch race, all the myriad realms... go wherever you want."

Chi You shook his head, a bitter smile on his face: "No, I have to go to Tai Su Tian to meet the Goddess Nuwa."

"Perhaps, we still need to go to the Xuanmen and pay homage to the Three Pure Ones."

"It's because we failed in our second startup!"

"us?"

Xuanyuan's expression shifted, and he looked thoughtfully at Chi You and the eighty-one brothers behind him who, despite being severely injured, still had resolute expressions.

"Yes, we."

Chi You sighed deeply, looking at the Tiger Soul Demon Blade in his hand, his tone filled with an indescribable regret and resentment.

"You may not know, but I carry a lot on my shoulders."

"Even if you spare me now, I can't stay in the prehistoric world without the approval of those high and mighty saints."

"The remnants of the old era can hardly board the ship of the new era."

Having said that, before Xuanyuan could ask any more questions, this iron-willed man who had just been shouting "Everything for the human race" turned around and disappeared into the vast rain.

"I will try to live until you have achieved your goal and go to Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony."

"Farewell, Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan."

His silhouette was so lonely, yet so tragic.

Xuanyuan stared at Chiyou's departing figure, speechless for a long time.

He looked in the direction the other person had left and muttered to himself:

"Fellow Daoist Chi You, I wish you good luck!"

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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