Primordial Era: Mistakenly Taking Emperor Xin as Father, Nuwa is Destroyed at the Start

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Di Xin did not directly answer Yuan Hong's question.

His gaze returned to the soldier, his expression solemn.

He raised his hand, extended his index finger, and a wisp of pure golden imperial aura gathered at the tip of his finger, which he steadily placed on the grass-headed soldier's brow.

"By imperial decree: You are the Mountain God of Meishan, protecting the land and its inhabitants, receiving offerings from the people, and being protected by humanity!"

Di Xin's voice was deep and clear, each word seemingly carrying the power of heaven and earth, imprinted in the void.

As he finished speaking, the illusory imperial edict above his head trembled slightly.

An extremely subtle yet incredibly condensed golden stream of light shot out from the talisman as if it were a tangible substance, instantly disappearing into the grass-headed soldier's brow!

hum!

An invisible wave emanated from the grass-root soldiers and quietly spread outwards.

All of the Seven Eccentrics of Meishan present, including Yuan Hong, clearly felt that this small soldier in front of them had instantly established a mysterious and inseparable connection with the majestic Meishan Mountain behind them!

It was as if this common soldier had suddenly become a part of Meishan, and the will of Meishan had been bestowed upon him.

The soldier himself trembled, his previously weak aura suddenly surged, and he exuded a sense of calm and weightiness belonging to the mountains and rivers. His eyes also became much brighter and sharper.

He subconsciously clenched his fist, feeling the strange power surging within him and resonating with the earth beneath his feet, his face filled with ecstasy and disbelief.

The area in front of Meishan Mountain was deathly silent.

The Seven Eccentrics of Meishan, including Dai Li who had just been full of disbelief, all gaped wide-eyed, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.

Their eyes widened as they stared intently at the transformed soldier, then at the slowly dissipating, still-powerful imperial edict above Di Xin's head, their minds blank.

"This...this..." Jin Dasheng gurgled in his throat, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

Zhu Zizhen, Yang Xian, and the others looked at each other in disbelief, their eyes filled with unparalleled shock.

To confer titles upon the mountain god?

This is not empty talk, nor is it just bluster!

His Majesty the Emperor actually raised his hand and transformed an ordinary soldier into a genuine mountain god whose aura was connected to the mountains!

This method is simply unheard of and unseen!

The Heavenly Court still had to follow procedures to confer titles upon gods, but His Majesty the Human Emperor simply spoke the law and made it so that his words became law.

Yuan Hong was just as shocked as his brothers.

He has the highest level of understanding and the deepest feelings.

The moment that common soldier was conferred his title, he clearly sensed a trace of the laws of heaven and earth being activated and forcibly bestowed upon him!

This is by no means an illusion, nor a trick of the eye, but a real creation of a "god" by combining the power of humanity and the power of mountains and rivers with supreme power!

This is completely beyond his understanding of "Human Emperor" and "Investiture of the Gods"!

He abruptly looked up at Di Xin, his gaze intense, all previous suspicion and caution vanished, replaced by intense inquiry and astonishment: "Your Majesty! This... what kind of divine power is this? How did you do it?"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Di Xin withdrew his finger, and the illusory image of the talisman above his head completely disappeared.

With a cryptic smile on his face, he looked at the astonished Seven Monsters of Meishan and slowly spoke:

"This is the 'Human Emperor's Conferment of Gods Technique'."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Yuan Hong, then turning to the other six oddballs.

"This technique is an unparalleled inheritance I obtained. Based on the destiny of humanity, it bestows titles upon the gods to protect my human race and safeguard my land!"

"If the Heavenly Court can bestow titles upon gods, so can I!"

"The gods I have appointed need not be bound by the Heavenly Court; they shall only uphold humanity and protect all living beings!"

After Di Xin explained the mysteries of the Human Emperor's Conferment of Gods Technique, his gaze swept over the Seven Monsters of Meishan.

He smiled and extended the invitation again: "I have already made myself clear, do my brothers still have any concerns?"

The Seven Eccentrics of Meishan looked at each other and smiled.

Without further hesitation, they knelt down in unison, bowing respectfully to Emperor Xin: "We are willing to follow Your Majesty and serve you with utmost loyalty!"

They had originally intended to help the Shang Dynasty, and now that they learned they could be granted a divine position and enjoy the blessings and merits of humankind, they were overjoyed.

After bowing, Yuan Hong raised his head and said with a slight apology, "Your Majesty's kindness is deeply appreciated. However... there are still many trivial matters to settle at Meishan. I humbly request Your Majesty to proceed ahead, and we will immediately head to Chaoge to serve you once we have finished our business!"

Di Xin nodded understandingly: "No problem, Brother Yuan, please make the arrangements. I will await your good news in Chaoge!"

After saying that, he gestured for Huang Feihu to prepare to leave.

After turning around and taking two steps, Di Xin seemed to remember something.

He stopped and took out several lush, vibrant fruits from his storage bag at his waist.

It was the innate spiritual root of the Yellow Plum.

Di Xin smiled and gave each of the Seven Monsters of Meishan two fruits: "It's our first meeting, so here are some fruits as a token of our appreciation. Please have a taste, brothers."

Jin Dasheng scratched his head and muttered, "Your Majesty is too kind. These fruits look delicious. We have wild fruits on our own mountain..."

Zhu Zizhen nodded sheepishly, "Yes, yes, Your Majesty should keep it to quench your thirst on the road."

They didn't even consider the possibility of innate spiritual roots.

Di Xin waved his hand: "Take it, take it. It grew on my own tree, it's nothing. I'll be going now!"

After saying that, he and Huang Feihu turned around, mounted the Five-Colored Divine Ox, and flew away as a streak of light.

The Seven Eccentrics of Meishan held the fruit and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Dai Li weighed the heavy plum in his hand and frowned, saying, "This fruit... its spiritual energy is a bit too strong, isn't it? Just smelling it makes one feel refreshed."

Yang Xian leaned closer and took a sniff, his eyes lighting up: "Hiss...this fragrance...it seems like I've seen it described in some ancient book?"

Yuan Hong possessed the highest level of understanding and the deepest insights.

He stared at the verdant fruit in his hand, growing increasingly alarmed as an unbelievable thought surfaced in his mind.

He looked up abruptly, his voice trembling slightly: "This...this couldn't be...the legendary...innate spiritual root, Huang Zhongli?!"

"What? Huang Zhongli?!" The other six strange people exclaimed at the same time, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

Chang Hao looked incredulous: "Big brother, are you sure you didn't see wrong? Weren't those things extinct a long time ago? His Majesty the Human Emperor can just casually give each of us two? This…"

Wu Long shook his head, "Impossible! This is too... too terrifying!"

Yuan Hong took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Whether it is or not, one bite will tell! If it is truly a Huangzhong plum, its effects will be immediate!"

He picked up a plum and took a careful bite.

The fruit melted in his mouth, and an unimaginable surge of spiritual energy and Daoist principles exploded within him!

boom!

Yuan Hong trembled violently, and his aura fluctuated wildly uncontrollably.

The bottleneck that had kept him stuck at his peak for many years shattered like thin ice under the impact of this extremely pure power!

A far more powerful and profound aura than before suddenly surged from his body into the sky!

Great Golden Immortal!

Yuan Hong has made a breakthrough!

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming with ecstasy and disbelief:

"It really is Huang Zhongli! One of the ten innate spiritual roots! I... I've broken through!"

Seeing the terrifying aura of a Great Luo Golden Immortal emanating from their eldest brother, the other six monsters had no more doubts.

"My goodness! These are really yellow plums!" Jin Dasheng exclaimed, and couldn't wait to stuff both fruits in his hand into his mouth.

Zhu Zizhen, Yang Xian, Dai Li, Chang Hao, and Wu Long could no longer restrain themselves and began to wolf down their food.

In an instant, spiritual energy surged and Taoist charm permeated the area in front of Meishan Mountain.

The six monsters' auras rose steadily, and their years of accumulated cultivation were rapidly stimulated, purified, and broken through under the miraculous effect of Huang Zhongli!

Although they failed to break through to the Great Luo realm directly like Yuan Hong, their magical power surged, their cultivation advanced, and their foundations were solidified. They were only one step away from the peak of their respective realms!

It took the seven of them a long while to recover from this tremendous stroke of luck.

As Yuan Hong felt the surging power of the Great Luo within his body and looked at the precious Yellow Plum in his hand, a surge of overwhelming emotion and deep gratitude welled up in his heart.

He bowed deeply once more in the direction where Di Xin had left, his voice trembling with emotion: "Your Majesty's grace in saving me is something I will never forget! From this day forward, my life belongs to Your Majesty!"

The other six monsters also knelt down in sincere admiration, saying, "We swear to follow Your Majesty to the death!"

At this moment, they had no more doubts about Di Xin, only unwavering loyalty and awe.

Yuan Hong carefully put away the remaining Huangzhong plums, and exclaimed, "Your Majesty can casually produce such innate spiritual treasures... There must be unimaginable peerless masters behind the human race! Following Your Majesty, our future is limitless!"

Everyone agreed.

Just then, a little demon rushed in to report: "Your Majesty! An old man with a white beard has arrived outside, claiming to be Taibai Jinxing from Heaven, and requesting to see Your Majesty by order of the Jade Emperor!"

Yuan Hong frowned.

The Heavenly Court arrived right after we saw Di Xin off? The timing was perfect.

He didn't want to see them, thinking it would be too much trouble.

Dai Li said, "Brother, since they're here, let's meet them. It'll be a good opportunity to refuse them in person and save them from making a fuss."

Jin Dasheng nodded in agreement: "Yes, we should make it clear to their faces and let them give up!"

Yuan Hong thought about it and agreed: "Alright, let him in."

Soon, Venus, riding on auspicious clouds, gracefully descended into the cave.

He smiled broadly and cupped his hands in greeting: "I am Taibai Jinxing, and I pay my respects to the Seven Kings of Meishan. I have come to pay my respects by imperial decree of the Jade Emperor of Heaven."

Yuan Hong remained calm and cut to the chase: "Star Lord, there's no need for formalities. However, Star Lord, your timing is unfortunate. My brothers and I have just promised Emperor Xin that we would descend the mountain to assist the Great Shang. I'm afraid we will disappoint Star Lord and His Majesty the Jade Emperor."

Venus's smile remained unchanged, as if he had expected this. He stroked his beard with an air of nonchalance: "Hehe, a good bird chooses a good tree to perch on, and everyone has their own ambitions. I understand. However..."

He abruptly changed the subject, revealing a hint of superiority:

"Why don't you kings listen to the conditions offered by the Heavenly Court before making a decision? The Heavenly Court is the orthodox authority of the Three Realms appointed by the Dao Ancestor, and His Majesty the Jade Emperor is even more benevolent and virtuous. The conditions he offers are far superior to those of the mortal emperors."

"Why don't you kings listen to the conditions offered by the Heavenly Court before making a decision? The Heavenly Court is the orthodox authority of the Three Realms appointed by the Dao Ancestor, and His Majesty the Jade Emperor is even more benevolent and virtuous. The conditions he offers are far superior to those of the mortal emperors."

Yuan Hong sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm: "Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

He wanted to see what price the Heavenly Court would offer.

Venus, thinking he had persuaded the other party, perked up and began to speak with great enthusiasm:

"His Majesty is well aware of the seven kings' great supernatural powers and their awe-inspiring influence. Therefore, he has specially issued an imperial decree to appoint the seven kings as the Heavenly Horse Stable Supervisors—the Keepers of the Heavenly Horses!"

He paused, then emphasized:

"Although this position is in charge of the celestial horses, it is still a dignified celestial deity! There are ranks and positions! Moreover, one can participate in the once-in-three-thousand-years Peach Banquet and enjoy the immortal peaches that prolong life!"

Such glory is a blessing that countless primordial demon races would rather die than attain!

After Venus finished speaking, he looked at Yuan Hong and the others with anticipation, waiting to see how grateful they would be.

The cave was completely silent.

The expressions of the Seven Monsters of Meishan all became extremely strange.

Zhu Zizhen, the most honest of them all, blinked his big eyes, scratched his head, and looked at Yuan Hong with a serious expression: "Brother, Bi Ma Wen... sounds like a very high-ranking official? And you get to eat peaches of immortality? Are we...?"

"Shut up, you idiot!"

Dai Li was so angry his face turned green. He interrupted Zhu Zizhen, pointed at Taibai Jinxing, and cursed, "You old bastard! Do you think we, the Seven Freaks of Meishan, are three-year-old children, or country bumpkins who have never seen the world?!"

Jin Dasheng was furious, his eyes, as big as copper bells, glaring at Venus:

"The stable boy? You want the seven of us brothers to go to heaven to tend your Jade Emperor's horses?! Bah! That's outrageous!"

Yang Xian was so angry that he trembled all over:

"Peony peaches? Those trashy things that ripen only once every three thousand years, and you dare to show them off? They're not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the yellow plums my brother just ate! Get out! Get the hell out of here!"

Yuan Hong's face darkened completely, and anger surged within him. He suppressed his rage and coldly said:

"Star Lord, please return! Please convey my message to His Majesty the Jade Emperor: Yuan Hong is unworthy of the esteemed position of 'horse keeper' in Heaven! My seven brothers and I swear to follow Emperor Xin to the death!"

Venus was caught off guard by the sudden outburst of angry words, his face turning pale and his smile completely frozen.

He was completely dumbfounded.

Huangzhongli? Where did they get Huangzhongli? Isn't that something from legends?

Also, how did the peaches become trash? They were the Queen Mother of the West's treasures!

"You...you all...you're utterly ungrateful! You don't know your place!" Venus, enraged, pointed at Yuan Hong and the others. "Those peaches of immortality are the very essence of heaven and earth, how could they be...Hmph! These brats are not worth discussing things with!"

He wanted to argue a bit more, but seeing the seven men's murderous gazes, as if they wanted to devour him whole, he was so frightened that he swallowed back what he was about to say.

"Fine! Fine! You just wait! You'll regret this!" After uttering these harsh words, Venus, looking disheveled, rode off on a cloud and disappeared without looking back.

As they watched Venus disappear into the sky, the Seven Monsters of Meishan were still furious.

Dai Li said angrily, "Bah! What kind of nonsense is this! Making us raise horses? Do they think we're beggars?"

Jin Dasheng grumbled, "Exactly! Who do you think you are? What are those peaches compared to that? Our eldest brother eats Huangzhong plums, one of which is worth a hundred baskets of rotten peaches!"

Zhu Zizhen then belatedly realized what was happening, scratching his head and grinning foolishly, "Hehe, I knew it! It's better to follow His Majesty the Emperor; there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy life!"

Yuan Hong gazed in the direction of Chaoge, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"For the human race to produce someone with such an innate spiritual root as Huang Zhongli... there must be an unimaginable master behind them. Following His Majesty, this path will never be wrong! Brothers, pack your bags, let's set off immediately for Chaoge!"

"Yes, brother!"

The six oddballs responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, full of enthusiasm and anticipation for the future.

……

On the other end.

Taibai Jinxing reported the reactions of the Seven Monsters of Meishan to the Jade Emperor Haotian in detail.

Haotian was furious when he heard this.

"You ungrateful wretch!" he slammed his fist on the table in anger. "You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Do you really think you're someone important?"

Venus, standing to the side, bowed low and cautiously echoed:

"Your Majesty, please calm down. They are simply not fortunate enough to have it."

He hesitated for a moment, but then voiced his doubts.

"But... they keep talking about 'Huangzhong Plum,' and even say... it's a hundred times better than a peach. Where... where did they get this fruit?"

"Huangzhong Plum?"

Haotian scoffed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, his face full of disdain.

"Them? A few wild monsters, do they deserve to enjoy innate spiritual roots?"

Go dream!

It must be those ignorant bumpkins who picked up some wild fruit with magical properties from somewhere and dared to boast that it was Huangzhong plum!

"Who are you trying to fool? I've hardly ever seen anything like that, how could they possibly have it?"

Venus thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

If even His Majesty doesn't have a share, how could those few monsters in Meishan possibly have one?

He's definitely bragging to embellish his image.

"Your Majesty is wise; it must be so."

Venus quickly nodded, "Then... what should we do next? We can't just let Di Xin continue recruiting soldiers like this."