Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Chaoge, deep within the imperial palace.

King Zhou stood alone in front of the ancestral temple, gazing solemnly at the memorial tablets of past kings.

Since activating the Human Emperor System, he has diligently cultivated and broken through to the early Nascent Soul stage. Combined with his imperial aura, ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators are no match for him.

But... that's not enough.

With the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods approaching, Xiqi has the support of the Chan Sect, and although Chaoge has Su Yunbai and the Dragon Clan, it is still powerless in the face of the battle at the level of saints.

"System," King Zhou murmured to himself, "Where are the Three Sovereigns of Humanity now?"

[Ding! Searching...]

The Three Sovereigns of Humanity—Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan—dwell in the Fiery Cloud Grotto, suppressing the destiny of the human race.

[Status: Restricted by the Heavenly Dao, it will not appear except during a major calamity.]

[Suggestion: The host may attempt to visit the Fire Cloud Cave. If the Three Sovereigns can grant their approval, it will significantly enhance the fortune of the human race.]

Fire Cloud Cave...

King Zhou's eyes narrowed.

In the original novel of Investiture of the Gods, although the Three Sovereigns of Huoyun Cave did not directly intervene in the great calamity, they repeatedly bestowed medicine to save people, clearly showing their concern for the human race.

If we can gain their support...

"System, how do I get to Fire Cloud Cave?"

[The Fiery Cloud Cave is located beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, inaccessible to anyone but a sage. However, the host possesses the Human Emperor System, which allows the use of Luck Points to open a temporary passage.]

"How many Luck Points are needed?"

[5000 o'clock.]

King Zhou checked his luck points balance: 4000 points.

not enough.

"Are there any other methods?"

[The host may attempt to sense the aura of the Three Sovereigns through human sacrifices; perhaps a connection can be established.]

Sacrifice...

King Zhou seemed to be deep in thought.

Outside Chaoge City, there is the newly built "Human Emperor Altar".

This altar is nine zhang high and has three levels, symbolizing the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity.

The altar is topped with statues of three holy emperors: Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan.

Today, King Zhou personally presided over the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven.

Civil and military officials, feudal lords from all directions, and common people all gathered below the altar.

Important officials such as Su Yunbai, Wen Zhong, and Huang Feihu stood at the front.

The four women were also among the spectators.

The ceremony begins.

Bells and drums resounded, and incense smoke filled the air.

King Zhou, dressed in a black imperial robe and wearing a twelve-tassel crown, holding the Emperor's Sword, ascended the altar step by step.

He walked up to the statue and bowed deeply.

"This message is respectfully presented by Emperor Xin, the descendant of the Three Sovereigns and Holy Ancestors."

"A great calamity is imminent, and the human race is in peril. The Western Zhou is in rebellion, the Chan Sect is pressing in, the West is eyeing us, and the demon race is causing chaos."

"Although I have tried my best, I have not been able to do it."

"We humbly beseech the Holy Ancestor to have mercy, guide us on the path ahead, and protect our human race!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he cut his finger and dripped his blood into the bronze cauldron in the center of the altar.

This is the blood of the Human Emperor, containing the destiny of the human race.

Fresh blood enters the cauldron and instantly ignites.

Golden flames shot into the sky!

Suddenly, auspicious clouds gathered in the sky, and purple clouds appeared from the east.

Three illusory figures appeared and disappeared in the clouds.

One of them holds a Bagua (Eight Trigrams) and has a compassionate face.

One of them was covered in grass leaves and held a medicine cauldron in his hand.

One of them had a sword hanging at his waist, exuding an aura of majesty as a mountain.

These are the Three Sovereigns!

Everyone knelt down.

King Zhou also bowed in respect.

"The Holy Ancestor Fuxi! The Holy Ancestor Shennong! The Holy Ancestor Xuanyuan!"

From the clouds, the phantom of Fuxi spoke, his voice as resounding as a great bell, echoing throughout heaven and earth.

"Di Xin, we already know your intentions."

"However, the way of Heaven is constant, and sages cannot lightly dabble in the mortal world. This appearance is already an exception."

The illusory image of Shennong said, "The path to self-strengthening for humanity must be walked by humanity itself. We can bestow three items upon you to lend you a helping hand."

He waved his hand, and three streams of light fell into the altar.

The first item was an ancient book made of animal hide—the authentic copy of the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica!

The second item was a small bronze cauldron—a replica of the Shennong Cauldron!

The third item is a golden seed—the Five Grains Divine Seed!

The illusory figure of Xuanyuan continued, "The replacement of the Shang by the Western Zhou was ordained by Heaven. But since you are the Emperor, you have the right to resist."

"This sword is for you."

A beam of sword light fell, transforming into an ancient longsword.

The sword is engraved with the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, plants, and trees—a replica of the Xuanyuan Sword!

Although it was just a replica, the sacred aura it contained had already shocked all the cultivators present.

Fuxi concluded, "Di Xin, if you truly wish to protect the human race, you may come to the Fire Cloud Cave for a meeting."

After saying that, the three illusory figures gradually disappeared.

The auspicious clouds dispersed, and the sky returned to its clear state.

But on the altar, four treasures shone brightly.

King Zhou stepped forward and respectfully accepted the gift.

[Ding! You have received a treasure bestowed by the Three Emperors!]

[Human race's fortune has greatly increased: 75 → 85!]

[The Human Emperor System has been upgraded!]

[New Features: Holy Emperor's Blessing (can mobilize a portion of the human race's fortune for protection), Civilization Inheritance (unlocks more human race secret techniques)]

King Zhou was overjoyed.

Worth it!

This sacrificial ceremony not only yielded treasures bestowed by the Three Sovereigns, but also opened the opportunity to visit the Fire Cloud Cave.

"System, how many Luck Points do you have now?"

[Current Luck Points: 9000 (Sacrifice +5000)!]

enough!

"Open the passage to Fire Cloud Cave."

[Ding! 5000 Luck Points consumed, one-way passage opened!]

[Remaining Luck Points: 4000!]

At the center of the altar, space distorted, forming a golden vortex.

"Your Majesty!" Wen Zhong exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm going to Huoyun Cave to pay my respects to the Holy Ancestor." King Zhou looked at Su Yunbai. "Chaoge is temporarily in your hands."

Su Yunbai nodded: "Your Majesty, please rest assured."

King Zhou no longer hesitated and stepped into the whirlpool.

The figure disappeared.

Fire Cloud Cave.

This is not a cave, but a separate little world.

There are three suns in the sky—representing the Three Sovereigns.

The land is vast, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the spiritual energy is so rich that it condenses into mist.

King Zhou appeared on a mountain peak.

In the distance, three palaces stand majestically.

Fuxi Palace, Shennong Hall, Xuanyuan Pavilion.

A boy arrived riding on a cloud.

"Your Majesty, the Holy Ancestor requests your presence."

King Zhou followed the boy to the Fuxi Palace.

Inside the main hall, the three holy emperors sat enthroned on cloud beds.

Unlike the previous phantom, the true form possessed a far greater aura, which, despite its deliberate attempt to conceal it, still suffocated King Zhou.

This is the true aura of a saint!

"Junior Di Xin pays respects to the three holy ancestors." King Zhou bowed and saluted.

Fuxi raised his hand: "No need for formalities. Please sit."

King Zhou sat down as instructed.

Shennong looked him over, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"You have an aura from another world on you."

King Zhou was startled.

As expected, nothing could fool the sage.

"Your Majesty, I am truly... not of this world."

He readily admitted it.

At this point, there's no point in hiding it anymore.

The three emperors exchanged a glance.

Xuanyuan spoke up: "No wonder. This Emperor Xin of this world does not possess such courage and vision."

"What is your purpose in coming to this world?"

King Zhou took a deep breath.

"This junior wishes to change the fate of humanity."

"During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, humanity was reduced to a pawn. This junior is unwilling to accept this."

"This junior wishes for the human race to truly stand up, no longer to depend on immortals and gods, and no longer to be manipulated by others."

The three emperors remained silent.

After a long silence, Fuxi sighed, "His ambition is commendable, but... it's difficult."

"The Great Calamity was ordained by the Dao Ancestor, and even sages must obey it."

"The replacement of the Shang dynasty by the Western Zhou was ordained by Heaven. Your attempt to forcibly change this will likely backfire."

King Zhou gritted his teeth: "Are we just going to stand by and watch the human race perish?"

Shennong shook his head: "No. Although the will of Heaven is fixed, variables still exist."