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

The Jade Emperor was completely stunned when he received news that Chang Er Ding Guang Xian and Duo Bao Dao Ren had been placed under house arrest.

This result was completely unexpected.

He simply couldn't understand why the Tongtian Cult Leader would suddenly pull this stunt.

What made him even more uneasy was that Tongtian had specifically chosen these two people to target.

Considering the recent series of incomprehensible actions by the Shang Dynasty, the Jade Emperor suddenly had an extremely bold guess.

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and he couldn't help but mutter, "Could it be... that the mastermind behind the storms of the Shang Dynasty is Tongtian?"

Just as he was feeling suspicious and restless, Venus rushed in from outside.

Venus, looking worried, brought another piece of bad news:

"Your Majesty, this is terrible! Di Xin hasn't been idle! While we're waiting for news, he's already recruited those two troublemakers, Ma Yuan and Yu Yixian!"

"That's not all!" Venus gasped for breath, then continued, "The news of Yuan Hong and his group's defection to the Shang Dynasty has spread, and many demons are now eyeing the Investiture of the Gods ceremony that Emperor Xin is holding!"

"Even as the iron was hot, Emperor Xin (Di Xin) established a special 'Investiture of the Gods' department!'"

Venus's voice trembled slightly. "He's spreading rumors that he'll hold a grand investiture ceremony for the gods outside Chaoge City! He'll officially confer titles upon the gods in the name of the Great Shang Dynasty! This matter is causing quite a stir, and it's a huge spectacle!"

Clap!

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor turned green with rage and slammed his hand on the table, shattering the exquisite glass cup on it into pieces.

"Outrageous! This is outrageous!" the Jade Emperor roared, his chest heaving violently.

Venus, startled, quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down! It's not worth ruining your health!"

The Jade Emperor, panting heavily, stared intently ahead, his eyes blazing with fury: "Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down?! That brat Di Xin has gone too far! He's trying to undermine the very foundation of my Heavenly Court!"

He suddenly stood up and paced restlessly back and forth in the hall.

After circling around a few times, the Jade Emperor suddenly stopped, as if he had made up his mind, and said to Taibai Jinxing, "No! This matter is too important! I must go there myself!"

Venus was taken aback: "Your Majesty, where are you going?"

The Jade Emperor's eyes darkened: "Go to the Jade Void Palace! Find the Primordial Sage! This matter requires the Sage's intervention! If Di Xin continues like this, the Heavenly Court will utterly lose face!"

Having said that, the Jade Emperor did not delay any longer. He transformed into a golden ray of light and shot straight into the sky, flying towards the direction of the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain.

Upon arriving at the Jade Void Palace, the Jade Emperor disregarded formalities and immediately told Yuanshi Tianzun everything: the Tongtian Sect Leader had imprisoned Chang'er Dingguang Xian and Duobao, and Emperor Xin had been grandly organizing the Investiture of the Gods ceremony and recruiting demons in Chaoge City.

"Your Majesty, look at this..." The Jade Emperor finished speaking, looking expectantly at Yuanshi Tianzun, his heart pounding with anxiety. "Brother Tongtian's actions are truly bizarre. I... I even suspect that the one stirring up trouble behind the Great Shang Dynasty might be... might be Brother Tongtian himself?"

Upon hearing this, even the usually calm and composed face of the Primordial Celestial Venerable showed obvious surprise.

He didn't answer immediately, but closed his eyes slightly, raised his fingers, and began to calculate rapidly.

The main hall was silent, except for the Jade Emperor's slightly heavy breathing.

After a long while, Yuanshi Tianzun slowly opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible solemnity:

"The secrets of heaven... are shrouded in chaos. The person behind it all possesses extraordinary abilities, capable of obscuring the secrets of heaven, which even I cannot fathom."

The Jade Emperor's heart leaped into his throat.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable abruptly changed the subject, his tone unusually certain:

"However, there is one thing I can say with certainty. This matter was definitely not the work of Tongtian."

"Huh?" The Jade Emperor was stunned, his face full of confusion. "Not Senior Brother Tongtian? Then... then who could it be? Who could have such great abilities and be so audacious?"

Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent, clearly also pondering this mystery.

Seeing that the Primordial Celestial Venerable remained silent, the Jade Emperor grew even more flustered, feeling like an ant on a hot pan.

"Your Majesty, what... what should we do now? We can't just stand by and watch that brat Di Xin actually carry out the Investiture of the Gods ceremony, can we? That... that Investiture of the Gods..."

Just then, a figure stepped out from the crowd standing below.

It was none other than the True Immortal of Fortune, Yun Zhongzi.

Yun Zhongzi bowed respectfully to Yuanshi Tianzun and the Jade Emperor, and said loudly, "Master, Your Majesty, this disciple wishes to make a trip to Chaoge City."

The Jade Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable both turned their gazes toward Yun Zhongzi.

The Jade Emperor's eyes lit up slightly, as if he had grasped a lifeline, but then he hesitated:

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Yun Zhongzi, what good plan do you have?"

Yun Zhongzi smiled slightly, appearing confident and composed.

"This humble Taoist priest, though unworthy, recently came across the heartwood of a thousand-year-old peach tree that had been struck by lightning in the Zhongnan Mountains. I nurtured it with my own blessings and true energy for forty-nine days, and forged it into a precious sword, which I named 'Juque'."

He paused, then continued, "This humble Taoist wishes to travel to Chaoge City under the guise of 'exorcising demons.' Isn't Emperor Xin about to bestow titles upon the gods? Chaoge City is currently teeming with demons awaiting investiture; their demonic aura must be overwhelming! I will use this as a pretext to go and intimidate them!"

Upon hearing "exorcising demons," the Jade Emperor's eyes lit up even more, but he immediately thought of the strength of Yuan Hong's group and said with concern:

"Fellow Daoist, your plan is excellent! However... Yuan Hong and the others are quite powerful, especially Yuan Hong, who has already reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Although you possess great magical power, it may not be easy to kill him in one fell swoop, and there is a risk of mishap."

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzi calmly shook his head and smiled:

"Your Majesty misunderstands. My purpose in going there is not to fight Yuan Hong and his men to the death, much less to kill them with my sword."

Both the Jade Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Lord showed expressions of doubt.

Yun Zhongzi explained, "My purpose is to destroy the Investiture of the Gods ceremony that Emperor Xin has painstakingly prepared! As long as the Investiture of the Gods ceremony fails, Emperor Xin's scheme will naturally fall through."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes: "I will go in the name of 'exorcising demons,' and unleash this 'Giant Sword,' specifically designed to subdue evil spirits. Once this sword is drawn, its light will envelop the demons gathered on the Conferred God Platform, and they will surely be unable to withstand its might, revealing their true forms!"

"Your Majesty," Yun Zhongzi said with a hint of confidence, "the common people of Chaoge City are mostly ignorant. They only see countless jackals, tigers, leopards, snakes, insects, and rats suddenly appearing at the Investiture of the Gods ceremony, baring their fangs and claws, exuding demonic aura... What will they think?"

Yun Zhongzi asked and answered himself: "They will only be terrified, convinced that this so-called 'Investiture of the Gods Ceremony' is nothing but a chaotic gathering of demons and monsters! It is this tyrannical ruler, Di Xin, who is colluding with evil spirits to wreak havoc on the human world!"

"At that time, no matter how eloquent or persuasive Di Xin's explanations may be, they will be utterly powerless and futile in the face of the 'chaotic dance of demons' witnessed by countless people! His painstakingly built reputation will collapse in an instant!"

"What is most important when bestowing titles upon the gods? It is to gather incense offerings and to accumulate merit!"

If the people regard them as demons and evil spirits, and feel fear and resentment, and avoid them at all costs, who would still worship them or offer incense?

The power of incense offerings and merits naturally becomes like water without a source or a tree without roots.

All of Di Xin's efforts will be in vain!

After Yun Zhongzi finished speaking, the Jade Emperor was overjoyed and almost slammed his fist on the table in approval.

He nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with approval and anticipation:

"Brilliant! Brilliant indeed! Fellow Daoist Yun's plan strikes at the heart of the matter, cutting off the enemy's supply lines! It can thwart Di Xin's scheme without bloodshed! Excellent! Truly superb!"

The Jade Emperor looked at the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and respectfully said:

"Sage, look..."

Yuanshi Tianzun had been listening quietly, and now a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

He nodded slightly, looked at Yun Zhongzi, and uttered only one word, but it was filled with absolute certainty and expectation: "Good."

He then gave the following instructions:

"This matter is entrusted to you. Make sure that Di Xin's efforts are thwarted at the last hurdle!"

Yun Zhongzi bowed and accepted the order, his tone firm: "Disciple obeys! I will certainly not fail the trust placed in me by Master and His Majesty!"

The Jade Emperor watched Yun Zhongzi leave to receive his orders, and breathed a long sigh of relief. A rare, relaxed smile finally appeared on his face.

He could almost see the “wonderful” scene outside Chaoge City: demons appearing in their true forms at the Investiture of the Gods ceremony, people fleeing in terror, and Emperor Xin being furious yet helpless.

"Very well, I will await Fellow Daoist Yun's good news in the Heavenly Court!"

The Jade Emperor's voice was full of anticipation.

……

On the other side, in Chaoge City.

Yuan Hong, Yu Yixian, and Ma Yuan have already arrived in Chaoge City and completed their respective investiture ceremonies.

Because they all carry a strong flow of humanistic energy, even if they occasionally exude a slight pressure, it has no effect on the mortals around them.

At this moment, a banquet is being held.

Yuan Hong and his companions toasted and drank with Di Xin, creating a very close and harmonious atmosphere.

However, he hadn't even taken a few sips of the wine yet.

Du Yuanxian, the Director of the Astronomical Bureau, rushed in from outside, his forehead covered in sweat.

Oh, no, we shouldn't call him Du Yuanxian of the Imperial Observatory anymore.

After the establishment of the Fengshen Division, Di Xin handed over all related work to him.

Therefore, Du Yuanxian is now the head of the Investiture of the Gods.

Although he was exhausted these days, Du Yuanxian felt a bittersweet mix of pain and joy.

The sudden establishment of the Fengshen Division doubled his workload.

But at the same time, he also experienced feelings that were completely different from before.

In the past, when he dealt with those gods, wasn't he always subservient and humble?

Things are different now.

On the contrary, the gods who were waiting to be crowned treated him, a mortal, with utmost respect.

the reason is simple.

Because the power to control the Investiture of the Gods is now firmly in the hands of the Shang Dynasty.

The offense and defense have become aliens!

Every time Du Yuanxian thinks about this, he feels incredibly excited.

Just like now, although he looks exhausted, he is surprisingly energetic.

He rushed in so hastily not for any other reason than to discuss with Di Xin and the others to set an auspicious day for the upcoming "Great Shang Investiture of the Gods Ceremony".

When Di Xin heard Du Yuanxian's suggestion, he waved his hand, showing that he was not in a hurry.

When Di Xin heard Du Yuanxian's suggestion, he waved his hand, showing that he was not in a hurry.

"Minister Du, this matter is not urgent. We can discuss it again in a couple of days," Di Xin said calmly.

As soon as Di Xin finished speaking, Yuan Hong put down his teacup.

He looked at Di Xin and spoke with a hint of reminder.

"Your Majesty, our current process of bestowing titles upon the gods has indeed been very smooth in the early stages. But this is all based on the premise that the Heavenly Court has not obstructed it."

"The subsequent ceremony for bestowing titles upon the deities will be of great significance. This will undoubtedly shake the very foundation of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court will absolutely not stand idly by in this matter."

He glanced around at Yu Yixian and Ma Yuan, who were present.

"Therefore, in addition to preparing for the celebration ceremony, we also need to increase manpower and do a good job of prevention, just in case."

As soon as Yuan Hong said this, he immediately received nods of agreement from Yu Yixian and Ma Yuan.

"What Fellow Daoist Yuan Hong said is absolutely right; these are the words of a wise and experienced strategist," Yu Yixian interjected.

Ma Yuan also said in a deep voice, "That's right, those guys in the Heavenly Court definitely won't just stand by and watch. We should be on guard."

They all felt that Yuan Hong had considered things very thoroughly.

However, Di Xin's reaction to their concerns was similar to his reaction to Du Yuanxian.

He still wore that calm smile on his face.

"I understand your concerns, my esteemed ministers. However, there is no need to rush this matter." Di Xin's tone remained steady.

Seeing that Di Xin was still in such a leisurely manner, Yuan Hong, Yu Yixian, and Ma Yuan were a little puzzled, but in the end they did not continue to ask.

After all, the person in front of him was the Human Emperor.

They glanced at each other, then bowed to Di Xin together.

"In that case, we shall take our leave."

After saying this, the three of them left the banquet.

Everyone else left, but Empress Jiang did not move.

As the mistress of the harem, she naturally remained by Emperor Xin's side.

Du Yuanxian glanced at Yuan Hong and the others who had retreated, then at Di Xin. Although he was also anxious to set a date, the king had already said, "We'll discuss it again in a couple of days," so he couldn't press the matter any further.

He wiped the sweat from his brow and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now to attend to the daily affairs of the Conferred Gods Bureau."

Di Xin nodded: "Yes, go ahead. Thank you for your hard work, Minister Du."

"I dare not complain about sharing the King's burdens," Du Yuanxian said before retreating.

The banquet suddenly became much quieter.

Only Emperor Xin and Empress Jiang remained.

Empress Jiang looked at Emperor Xin with a hint of worry in her eyes.

The banquet ended, and everyone went their separate ways.

Empress Jiang looked at Emperor Xin with obvious worry on her face.

She couldn't help but offer her advice.

"Your Majesty, I see that you are delaying in setting an auspicious date for the ceremony and are not in a hurry to make preparations. Could it be that... you are getting a little carried away?"

"Although we are doing well for now, the path of rebelling against the Heavenly Court is extremely fraught with danger. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin. Your Majesty must not let your guard down."

Upon hearing this, Di Xin was not angry at all; instead, he burst into laughter.

"Your Majesty, you're overthinking it!"

"The reason I am not in a hurry is not because I am complacent. On the contrary, it is precisely because this matter is too important, concerning the fate of my great Shang Dynasty, that I dare not be the slightest bit rash."

"Whether it's choosing an auspicious day for the ceremony or dealing with potential obstruction from the Heavenly Court, I must go to one place."

"Only after consulting my advisors can I truly feel confident and make the most prudent decision. This is the reason why I have been hesitant to make a decision."

"A think tank?"

Upon hearing this, Empress Jiang's curiosity instantly overcame her worry.

Her eyes lit up, and she pressed on, "Your Majesty, who exactly is this strategist you're talking about? I've never heard you mention such a capable person in the palace before."

Di Xin smiled mysteriously and waved his hand.

"It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken. This is a secret of Heaven."

"By the way, Your Majesty, how is the matter I instructed you to handle?"

He was referring to the task of finding a suitable Daoist partner for Li Xuan.

Empress Jiang was taken aback, but then she realized what was happening.

"Oh! Your Majesty is referring to the selection of a concubine?"

Although she didn't know why the matter had suddenly turned to the selection of concubines, since Emperor Xin had asked, Empress Jiang honestly gave her report.

While there are indeed many women of exceptional beauty, those who possess both talent and good looks, as required by Emperor Xin, are extremely rare.

He immediately turned to Emperor Xin and asked again, wanting to know who Emperor Xin was currently considering marrying.

It is said that knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle.

Only after knowing exactly who the other person is can you effectively search for them.

And that's what Empress Jiang said.

Di Xin's lips curled into that mysterious smile again, and he kept everyone in suspense once more.

"Hehe, the time is not yet ripe, so we'll keep it a secret for now. When the time is right, the Empress will naturally find out."

Just then, a deep, long beastly roar came from outside the hall.

"Moo—!"

Immediately afterwards, Huang Feihu's signature loud voice rang out:

"Your Majesty! It's getting late; we should set off!"

Huang Feihu, riding his magnificent five-colored divine ox, had already landed outside the palace and was waving towards Emperor Xin and Empress Jiang.

Upon seeing this, Di Xin immediately stood up.

"Alright! I'm coming right now!"

He didn't delay any longer and nodded to Empress Jiang.

After saying that, he strode out of the hall and nimbly climbed onto the five-colored divine ox.

Seeing that Di Xin was seated, Huang Feihu didn't say anything more, but gave a low shout: "Let's go!"

The five-colored divine ox reared up on all fours, its body radiating multicolored light. With a "whoosh," it transformed into a streak of light, carrying the two of them and quickly disappearing into the sky above Chaoge City.

Faintly, you could hear two people talking, and in their few words, the words "my beloved son" seemed to be mentioned.

Empress Jiang stood at the palace gate, gazing in the direction they had disappeared, her brows furrowed, her heart filled with doubt.

She couldn't help but mutter to herself:

"Strategist... my precious son... what exactly is the King up to?"

"Especially my precious son, who exactly is being referred to? Yin Jiao? Yin Hong? These two children... don't seem like they're capable of shouldering such a great responsibility..."

She shook her head, unable to understand it any longer, and could only turn back to the palace with a belly full of questions.

I plan to ask Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, my two precious sons, first.