Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

A huge crowd had already gathered in front of the human temple.

Shennong stood at the very front, followed by five humans at the Great Luo Realm.

Four of them were human beings who broke through to the Great Luo realm during the Great Dao Feast. Ten thousand years have passed, and they are still at the early stage of the Great Luo realm, only their auras are more stable and profound than before!

Shennong changed into a blue imperial robe today, and his hair was neatly tied up with a jade hairpin.

He stood on the steps and saw Huanglong and Xuandu descend from the clouds in the distance. He bowed slightly, clasped his hands in front of him, and gave a slight salute.

Huanglong and Xuandu stood in the void.

Xuandu took out the scroll containing the Daoist essence of the two sages. The scroll was filled with a soft purple light. The moment it was unfurled, a vast yet gentle aura spread out, and even Shennong, who was a sub-sage, felt immense pressure!

"By the holy decree of the Supreme Sage and the Holy Mother of Humanity, Nuwa."

Xuan Du's voice was unhurried, and every word resonated with heaven and earth.

"Shennong served as the Human Emperor for ten thousand years, achieving perfect merit. He overcame all obstacles to expand the territory, created elixirs and medicines to benefit all people, and passed down the Taoist tradition to teach people how to cultivate themselves. His achievements were outstanding, and he deserved the title of Earthly Emperor."

"Now, by imperial decree, Shennong is hereby appointed as the Earthly Sovereign of the Human Race, and shall enter the Fiery Cloud Grotto Heaven to suppress the fortune of the Human Race and protect the Human Race for eternity."

As the final voice faded, Shennong bowed slightly to the imperial edict.

"Shennong accepts the decree."

His expression was solemn, and his voice was deep.

The scroll of decree flew out of Xuandu's hand and unfurled in mid-air, like a ribbon woven by sunlight.

Golden light surged forth, transforming into flowing patterns that intertwined and extended in the void, slowly building a bridge of light!

One end of the bridge rests on the stone steps beneath Shennong's feet, while the other end disappears into the void, piercing through layers of spatial folds, its destination unknown.

The moment the bridge took shape, a light suddenly appeared in a place deep in the void, isolated by numerous restrictions.

Fire Cloud Cave.

That independent world, not within the primordial world, was now being pierced through the outer barrier by the bridge formed by the imperial decree, revealing a corner of its true form.

Looking across the bridge of light, you can see a corner of that world, with green mountains in the distance, flowing water, and a few thatched cottages nestled on the mountainside!

A figure stood in front of the thatched cottage.

The man, dressed in a plain-colored robe, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

With a gentle face and profound eyes, he was none other than Fuxi, the first human emperor of the human race.

He stood in front of the thatched hut he had built himself, quietly looking at the other end of the bridge of light, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Shennong raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Huanglong and Yin Xuandu, before finally taking one last look at the crowd in the square.

Look at the burning light in their eyes.

Shennong waved to them.

Then he turned around and took his first step toward the bridge of light.

Behind him, the three Great Luo Clan Elders of the Human Race, who had already been appointed, followed closely behind, and then tens of thousands of Human Race members who had volunteered to move into the Fire Cloud Cave with him.

These are all part of the human race's foundation.

Shennong walked at the very front.

He heard someone behind him singing an old folk song. The tune was old and the words were hard to make out, but there was something comforting about the melody.

He didn't turn around, but slowed his pace, letting the song catch up with him.

At the other end of the light bridge, the entrance to the Fire Cloud Cave has been opened.

Fuxi stood inside the entrance, watching the procession cross the bridge of light and enter the grotto. His gaze met Shennong's in mid-air. Neither of them spoke, but they simply nodded to each other.

Just as the last few humans were about to cross the entrance to the Fire Cloud Cave, Huanglong suddenly moved.

Something slipped from his sleeve, and no one could see what it was. They only saw a beam of green light shoot out from his fingertip, silently pass through the end of the bridge of light, and land in front of Fuxi.

Xuan Du turned his head to look at him, his eyes questioning.

Huang Long smiled but offered no explanation.

He simply tucked his hands back into his sleeves, watching the gradually closing bridge of light, and seeing the entrance to the Fire Cloud Cave close inch by inch until it merged with the void, leaving no trace.

"What did you throw away?" Xuan Du asked.

"Just a small item," Huang Long said casually. "Hopefully it'll be useful!"

Xuandu stared at him for a few moments but didn't press the matter.

He knew Huanglong's temperament; if he didn't want to talk about something, he couldn't get it out of him no matter how hard he tried.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at the crowd gradually dispersing in the distance. Some of the tribesmen in the square were still kowtowing towards the void, while others had begun to slowly walk back.

"Ten thousand years have passed," Xuandu suddenly said.

"yes."

"Who knows what the next Human Emperor will be like?"

Huang Long did not respond.

The two stood side by side in the void in front of the temple. A gentle breeze blew by, carrying the fresh scent of ripening grains from the fields.

The taste of harvest!

Huang Long withdrew his gaze.

"I should go too," he said.

Xuan Du nodded, without trying to stop him.

The two bowed to each other in farewell, without saying anything more. Given their relationship, they didn't need many words when saying goodbye.

Huanglong turned around and stepped into the void, his figure disappearing from this world!

He first returned to the Five Elements Cave in Kunlun Mountain.

Zi Ling is brewing Blood Jujube Wine, but this time, in addition to Blood Jujubes and many immortal herbs, Zi Ling has also added the spiritual grain cultivated by Huang Long, making the aroma of the brewed spirit wine even more domineering.

Sensing Huanglong's aura, Ziling quickly came forward to greet him.

"My lord, you're back? Is the matter concerning the Emperor... finished?"

"All done." Huang Long's gaze swept over the small world he had cultivated for many years. The spiritual roots were growing well, and the immortal herbs and medicinal plants were plentiful.

Under Zi Ling's care, it was better than if he had taken care of it himself.

"You stay home and take good care of the house; the master will be away for a while!"

Zi Ling was taken aback: "Going away for a while... how long?"

"It's hard to say."

"Where to?"

Huang Long thought for a moment and said three words: "Go outside."

Zi Ling blinked, not quite understanding.

It was clear that Huang Long didn't intend to explain in detail, and she didn't press him for details, nodding solemnly: "Don't worry, sir, I will take good care of the house."

Huang Long glanced at her.

This girl has been with him for many years. From the ignorant queen bee at the beginning to the Great Golden Immortal she is now, although her cultivation has improved, the childishness between her brows has not disappeared.

He suddenly felt he had something to say, but after opening his mouth, he felt it was unnecessary, so he just hummed in agreement, got up, and left the cave.

When Huanglong entered the main hall of Yuxu Palace, Yuanshi Tianzun was sitting on the cloud platform with the jade ruyi in his hand on his lap. When he saw Huanglong enter, his gaze lingered on him for a moment, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, as if he had been waiting for him for a long time.

"Shouldn't we wait for the third Human Emperor to attain enlightenment?"

Huanglong stood in the hall and bowed respectfully: "This disciple has made all the preparations. Waiting any longer would only be a waste of time."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded.

Now that Huanglong is ready, it doesn't matter when he leaves.