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

Di Xin truly couldn't understand it.

Seeing his demeanor, Li Xuan scoffed at the notion of a so-called "holy mother."

His tone was somewhat disdainful: "Holy Mother? When she created humans from clay, it was simply for the sake of accumulating some merit for the sake of Heaven."

"Having obtained her merit, when has she ever cared about the lives of humans again?"

He gave an example: "Let's not talk about anything too far back, just the previous Lich War. Those demons used us humans as materials to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword, how many people did they kill?"

"Back then, did our 'Holy Mother' ever say a single word in favor of humanity? Did she ever interfere in anything? She was a complete hands-off manager!"

Li Xuan used a more direct analogy: "It's the same principle as adoptive parents and biological parents. If you give birth but don't raise someone, you can repay with a severed finger. If you don't give birth but raise someone, you can't repay with a severed head. That's the idea."

After listening, Di Xin fell silent.

He lowered his head, his brows furrowed, seemingly digesting Li Xuan's mind-blowing remarks.

Huang Feihu, standing nearby, was completely numb.

He was so shocked by Li Xuan's words that he was completely speechless.

The main reason is that he had never thought about it in this way before.

Now that Li Xuan has said that, and after thinking about it carefully... it seems that there is actually some truth to it?

Although Huang Feihu had these thoughts in his mind, he dared not say them aloud.

He could only stare longingly at Li Xuan, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Shock, bewilderment, and a barely perceptible sense of agreement.

Di Xin remained silent for a long time before finally raising his head.

He looked at Li Xuan, his tone urgent and tinged with barely perceptible fear: "If... if it's really as you say, and Heaven is determined to destroy our Great Shang..."

Di Xin's voice was somewhat hoarse: "Then... is there any way for us to survive?"

He stared intently at Li Xuan: "How...how can this situation be resolved?"

Both Di Xin and Huang Feihu were staring longingly at Li Xuan.

Their eyes were filled with hope and unease, as if Li Xuan was their only lifeline.

However, Li Xuan was not in a hurry.

He calmly picked up the rough earthenware bowl on the table and slowly took a sip of water.

After finishing his drink, he deliberately raised an eyebrow at Huang Feihu, who was standing behind him.

The meaning was clear: So, do you still think I'm talking nonsense and spouting rubbish?

Huang Feihu was enraged by the vengeful look in his eyes.

Damn it, what time is it? We're in a real crisis! Why are you so vengeful?!

Huang Feihu was displeased, but he couldn't vent his anger.

Di Xin, watching from the side, was both amused and exasperated.

He gave Huang Feihu a helpless wink.

The meaning is clear: prioritize the overall situation and be patient.

Huang Feihu had no choice but to bite the bullet and take a step forward.

He picked up the ceramic pot on the table and dutifully filled Li Xuan's bowl with water.

Although his movements were respectful, his face was as purple as an eggplant.

Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

He put down his bowl, cleared his throat, and finally spoke.

His words were once again shocking and outrageous.

Li Xuan looked at Di Xin and Huang Feihu, and said decisively:

"To break this deadlock, the first step is to abolish Nuwa's status as the Holy Mother, and then we can talk about anything else!"

These words stunned both of them.

Di Xin and Huang Feihu were both stunned, their mouths slightly open, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Although I felt it made sense, actually doing it seemed too extreme.

To destroy the Human Mother?

The mere thought of it sent chills down their spines.

Seeing the two of them acting so cowardly, Li Xuan curled his lip and looked at them with disdain.

"What's so extreme about that?" he added. "This is the most correct way to handle it!"

"How can we achieve anything if we don't firmly grasp this humanitarian destiny in our own hands?"

Li Xuan spoke with such conviction that it seemed to be the only truth.

On the other side, Di Xin fell into deep thought after hearing these words.

His brows were furrowed, and his fingers tapped the table unconsciously, clearly indicating an intense internal struggle.

Of course, this kind of thinking didn't last long.

Time was interrupted again by Li Xuan.

Clearly, Li Xuan had completely dismissed the momentous discussion about the survival of the dynasty as nothing more than casual chatter.

That's why, after finishing his rant and lament, Li Xuan laughed again.

He waved his hand, feeling that discussing this now was pure nonsense and had no practical significance.

"Alright, alright, what's the point of all this nonsense? That's all idle chatter. That's all big shots' business, none of our little commoners' concern." Li Xuan stood up, patted his backside, and said, "The most important thing right now is to grab the buckets and run away with me!"

As he suggested fleeing with the bucket, Di Xin and Huang Feihu suddenly came to their senses.

How could they possibly leave with Li Xuan?

One is the mighty King Wucheng of the Shang Dynasty, and the other is the current Emperor. Their identities speak for themselves.

Besides, having witnessed Li Xuan's shocking remarks, they didn't believe that this kid was really just an ordinary person who knew nothing.

The two exchanged a quick glance, conveying a knowing look.

Di Xin decided to turn the tables on them.

He began to comfort Li Xuan, "Xuan... Xuan'er," he almost let slip, "Don't worry, don't worry."

"Even if what you just said is true, it will still be quite a long time before it happens, won't it?" Di Xin tried his best to make his tone sound believable.

Then, he changed the subject: "Besides, even if you really want to leave, you know my situation. It's not something you can get away from in a short time."

"You should go back and finish taking care of things. It's settled then, Xuan'er. I'll come back another day, and we, father and son, will talk again another time!"

Di Xin looked like he was in a real crisis.

"What could be more important than your life? Really!"

Seeing this, Li Xuan quickly tried to persuade him again.

He shouted at their retreating figures:

"If you ask me, you should all come with me and run! Survival is the most important thing!"

But before he could finish speaking, Di Xin and Huang Feihu had already dusted themselves off and disappeared from the courtyard in a flash.

His movements were incredibly nimble.

Looking at the empty courtyard gate, Li Xuan felt quite helpless.

He scratched his head and sighed.

After much deliberation, he still chose to sacrifice his fellow Daoist rather than himself.

My life is more important!

He turned and went back into the house, quickly picked up his packed bag again, and prepared to continue his escape plan.

Although this cheap father seems quite agreeable and we get along quite well.

But no matter how pleasing to the eye you are, nothing is more important than your own life.

After all, they've only just met, how could they have such deep feelings for each other?

Moreover, he said everything that needed to be said and reminded everyone of what needed to be reminded; he did everything he could to be kind and righteous.

However, before he could actually step out of the courtyard, the crisp system notification sounded in his mind.

……

【Ding! 】

The system then indicated: The host's environment has been detected to be stable, and the check-in mode is about to change.

The random sign-in mode will be changed to a daily binding sign-in mode.

And the location he was currently bound to was none other than the small courtyard where he was.

[Location: Nameless Courtyard. Daily check-in reward depends on location and host status.]

……

"Holy crap! Don't bind things randomly! Who said my environment is stable right now? Look at the mess this has made!"

Li Xuan looked at the system notification and was both surprised and hesitant.

He stood at the gate of the courtyard, unsure whether to go in or back out.

After much deliberation, Li Xuan finally decided to follow the system's suggestion and stay here a little longer.

After all, what his cheap father just said seemed to make some sense.

Even if what he said about the downfall of the Shang Dynasty is true, there should still be a considerable amount of time before that day arrives.

He could easily take advantage of this time to diligently sign in, take advantage of the system's benefits, and get more rewards.

Life skills may seem useless in this prehistoric version of the Shang Dynasty, where gods and demons roam freely.

But there's always a chance of something going wrong, isn't there?

Who knows, you might get a life-saving artifact or a powerful cultivation technique just by signing in?

Thinking this, Li Xuan sighed.

Although he was extremely unwilling, he still untied his bundle and decided to stay in the dilapidated thatched hut for a while longer.

As he walked into the house, he muttered to himself:

"System, oh system, you really need to step up your game from now on! Give me more good stuff, and stop with all that farming and blacksmithing stuff..."

While Li Xuan was haggling with thin air...

On the other side, Di Xin and Huang Feihu, who had left his dilapidated hut, both had extremely solemn expressions on their faces.

The two walked in silence, neither of them speaking first.

The atmosphere was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.

Especially Huang Feihu, who was breathing cautiously, afraid of disturbing the king who was deep in thought beside him.

After a long silence, it was finally Di Xin who spoke, breaking the silence in the room.

He stopped and looked intently at Huang Feihu beside him.

"Flying Tiger," Di Xin's voice carried a suppressed heaviness, "in your opinion, what Xuan'er... that Li Xuan said earlier, about abolishing Nuwa's position as the Holy Mother, how feasible is that? Is what he said true or false? Should I... really do it?"

Hearing his question, Huang Feihu was genuinely startled.

He quickly spoke up, his tone tinged with dissuasion: "Your Majesty, what Li Xuan said... does indeed make some sense."

"But this person himself is rather strange. How could a commoner in the mountains and fields possibly call out the name of a sage without triggering divine wrath, let alone utter such treasonous words? He doesn't seem to have any human fortune supporting him. This is indeed too strange; this person is probably not simple."

"And to rashly deprive someone of their position right from the start... isn't that a bit too extreme, too risky?"

"After all, there's no turning back once the arrow is released!"

"Once it's done, there's no going back. I believe we should be extremely cautious in the end!"

After listening to Huang Feihu's heartfelt words, Di Xin nodded slightly.

He also felt that there was some truth to it.

Deposing the Holy Mother is a huge and risky move; it could have far-reaching consequences.

Di Xin said nothing more and started walking again.

This time, his direction was clear—still heading towards the Nuwa Temple.

Seeing his appearance, Huang Feihu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong...?"

Di Xin's eyes were sharp as knives, and his voice carried a cold decisiveness:

"Whether it's true or false, go to the Nuwa Temple and see for yourself, and you'll know the answer."

"Since they all don't want me to be the emperor in peace..."

Di Xin's lips curled into a cold smile, laced with both ferocity and imperial majesty.

"Then I'll take this opportunity to take a good look!"

"Just look at how many rats are still lurking in the shadows within this great Shang Dynasty court, and inside and outside the city of Chaoge!"

"Look at how many people harbor ill intentions and outwardly comply while inwardly opposing us! Look at who is helping the 'sage' in heaven to plot and scheme to ruin the beautiful land of my Yin Shang!"

After Di Xin finished speaking in a cold voice, an indescribable heavy aura surged from his body.

Its aura was as radiant as the sun, carrying the weight and majesty of the will of the people.

This is truly the destiny of humanity!

The manifestation of this aura of fortune caused Huang Feihu's eyelids to twitch wildly.

He was greatly shocked and surprised.

Aside from being shocked by the unprecedentedly resolute attitude that Di Xin displayed at this moment.

What terrified him even more was the surging humanitarian fortune before him.

This was the first time he had ever seen Di Xin in this state!

So clearly surrounded and blessed by the spirit of humanity...

Could it be... that the boy in the hut was right?

Huang Feihu's heart sank.

Could it be that our Great Shang Dynasty has truly been tricked by the celestial saints?