Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 136 Nuwa's Shock!

Like the dragons, the phoenix clan submitted to the human race and became their totem beasts, thus cleansing themselves of the karma they carried.

This matter not only spread throughout the entire human race at an extremely fast pace, but also throughout the entire prehistoric land, becoming known to countless prehistoric creatures.

The once somewhat weakened Shang Dynasty is now flourishing again, and the restless feudal lords from all sides have once again fallen silent.

Under normal circumstances, as long as Emperor Jiang Heng remained on the throne, the Shang Dynasty was virtually immune to destruction.

Unlike the original historical trajectory, Jiang Heng was not bewitched by Su Daji, who was possessed by the nine-tailed fox, and thus became a tyrant.

Under such circumstances, Jiang Heng naturally remained calm and collected, while those who were anxious were Yuanshi Tianzun, the Western Sect, and even Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

On the surface, the human race's fortunes have increased again, reaching their peak, but in reality, undercurrents are surging.

Meanwhile, Chentang Pass, located on the coast of the East China Sea, was a peaceful and tranquil place, where Nezha lived a carefree life.

Nezha's predecessor, Lingzhuzi, had been serving Nuwa in the Nuwa Palace ever since she was enlightened by the sage Nuwa.

Having never truly set foot on the primordial land, Lingzhuzi naturally yearned for the colorful life of the human race.

Now that he has finally been reincarnated into the human race, Nezha naturally runs wild like a horse that has been set free, playing around with abandon.

With Jiang Heng's intervention, Nezha, having awakened his past life memories at birth, naturally did not become Taiyi Zhenren's disciple.

That's why, when Nezha was young, he naturally didn't have the powerful magical treasures that Taiyi Zhenren had originally given him.

In Chen Tang Pass, Nezha spent several carefree years without ever provoking the dragon clan.

In fact, given the current state of the Dragon Clan, even if Nezha provoked them, the Dragon Clan wouldn't dare to flood Chentang Pass as recklessly as they did in history.

At most, it would mean the Dragon King of the East Sea personally went to Chaoge City to ask the current Human Emperor to uphold justice for the Dragon Clan.

But perhaps due to his personality, after a few years of carefree living, Nezha eventually caused trouble.

This story begins with a treasure in Chentang Pass. There is a treasure in Chentang Pass that has existed since ancient times called the Qiankun Bow, which is accompanied by three Zhentian Arrows.

Legend has it that this item was crafted by a powerful human during the reign of Emperor Xuanyuan. Although it is an acquired magical artifact, it is quite powerful.

The reason it was placed in Chentang Pass is because this place is located on the coast of the East China Sea, and in ancient times, powerful sea creatures often caused trouble.

This Qiankun Bow was the very bow that human warriors used to kill sea warriors, but later, because the dragon race submitted to the human race, the sea race, which had been a menace for a time, ceased to exist.

However, the Qiankun Bow remained in Chentang Pass and was worshipped by countless humans for countless years, thus giving rise to some spirituality.

Even for a human powerhouse who has attained immortality, drawing the Qiankun Bow and firing the Heaven-Shaking Arrow is an extremely difficult task.

This naturally piqued Nezha's interest, so he came specifically to see the Qiankun Bow.

Nezha originally thought that the Qiankun Bow was something mysterious, but who would have thought that when he pulled it, he could directly draw the Qiankun Bow and shoot out the Zhentian Arrow.

Nezha instantly lost interest and put the Qiankun Bow back in the distance, unaware that his actions had caused a disaster.

Whether it was a coincidence or some kind of divine arrangement, Nezha's earth-shattering arrow just happened to kill Biyun Tongzi.

This Biyun Boy himself wasn't particularly strong, but he was a servant of the Stone Maiden of the White Bone Cave on Skull Mountain.

This Biyun boy was really unlucky. He was just sitting at home when an arrow came from the sky, and he died so unjustly and without any explanation.

However, Lady Shiji was unwilling to let the matter rest after her attendant was killed for no reason. She also recognized the mark of Chentang Pass from the Zhentian Arrow.

Shiji Niangniang was originally a stubborn rock born during the Xuanhuang era. After cultivating for tens of thousands of years, she finally became a demon immortal.

By that logic, Biyun Tongzi could also be considered a demon, so it seems only natural that Nezha, a human, killed a demon.

However, Lady Shiji's own cultivation level was secondary; the key point was that Lady Shiji had joined the Jie Sect in her early years and was a disciple of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Lady Shiji was preparing to go to Chentang Pass to seek revenge, but little did she know that a conspiracy was already unfolding between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.

As for Lady Shiji, she was merely a pawn in the great calamity, caught in the game yet remaining ignorant and clueless, which is quite pitiful.

Jiang Heng was naturally aware of all of this. It could be said that after awakening the memories belonging to Jiang Heng, the entire human race was under his control.

Since becoming the first sovereign of the human race, Jiang Heng has been laying the groundwork, a process that has now lasted for hundreds of thousands of years.

Now that we've reached this crucial period of the Investiture of the Gods, it's only natural that Jiang Heng would be in control of the entire human race's movements.

However, Jiang Heng didn't care about Nezha's situation; he had already given Nezha everything that was due.

Even though he might experience some tribulations, Nezha was able to cope with them thanks to the "Beginningless Sutra" given to him by Jiang Heng and his supreme physique of innate Daoist holy embryo.

At that very moment, the sage Nuwa, at the invitation of Emperor Fuxi, arrived at the Fire Cloud Cave.

To outsiders, Nuwa's visit to pay respects to her brother Fuxi was not a strange act.

However, both Jiang Heng and the Sage Nuwa knew in their hearts that this Fuxi was not the same Fuxi as before; it was Jiang Heng who invited the Sage Nuwa to the Fire Cloud Cave.

There was nothing that could be done about it! Since the last battle with the Sage of Guidance, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had already imposed a confinement order on the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race.

Unless the human race suffers a catastrophe of extinction, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the ancestors of the human race, such as Jiang Heng, would never be able to step out of the Fire Cloud Cave.

But this time, Jiang Heng did have something to discuss with the Sage Nuwa, and it wouldn't be appropriate for him to be the one to act as Emperor Xin.

Therefore, Jiang Heng could only invite the sage Nuwa to come to Huoyun Cave in person in the name of Fuxi.

"At such a crucial moment as the Investiture of the Gods, you no longer plan for the future of the human race. What brings you here?" asked the Sage Nuwa.

Nuwa asked a very direct question, but it is precisely because of this that we can see that the relationship between Jiang Heng and Nuwa is extraordinary.

"There is a great merit to offer to the Holy Mother!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"Great merit? Would I lack such a thing? If there's anything you need, just say it directly. Beating around the bush isn't your style!" said the Sage Nuwa.

In the primordial world, who doesn't know that the saint Nuwa possessed great merits, which came from her feats such as creating humans and mending the sky?

In the primordial world, if only the amount of one's own merits is considered, the Sage Nuwa would definitely be far superior to the other sages.

Only Houtu, who transformed into the six realms of reincarnation, could be compared to the sage Nuwa. Moreover, Houtu was probably no match for Nuwa.

Therefore, when it comes to accumulating merit, the sage Nuwa doesn't care at all. After all, whether or not one can accumulate more merit is completely insignificant to the sage Nuwa.

"Ordinary great merits are naturally beneath the notice of the Holy Mother, but if it is a merit comparable to mending the sky, I wonder if the Holy Mother would be tempted?" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"Oh? In the primordial world, could there really be such merit?" the Sage Nuwa asked with great curiosity.

Compared to the primordial world of the past, the primordial world of today has developed to an extremely complete state, with almost no loopholes remaining.

Therefore, in today's primordial world, it has become increasingly difficult to accumulate merit, let alone a vast amount of merit.

Unless there is a great battle between powerful beings that shatters the primordial world once again, the creation of the world will naturally yield a great deal of merit.

"The Holy Mother must know about the immortal volcano in the far south. If we can completely eliminate the calamity caused by the immortal volcano, wouldn't we gain a lot of merit?" Jiang Heng said.

"I know about the Undying Volcano, and I even went to see it in person, which is how I saw Yuan Feng's current appearance."

"To completely resolve the Undying Volcano, let alone me, even if the seven saints joined forces, there would be no hope of success!" Saint Nuwa shook her head and said.

Nuwa knew the situation of the Immortal Volcano perfectly well, which is why she thought Jiang Heng's words were completely wishful thinking.

"Even if the combined power of all the saints can suppress the Undying Volcano for a time, they cannot eliminate the endless firepower contained deep within the Undying Volcano."

"That must be the reason what the Holy Mother said. But since I invited the Holy Mother here, it wasn't without reason!" Jiang Heng said.

"Oh? Is there perhaps a better way? What can you do about things that Heaven cannot change?" Nuwa said disdainfully.

It's not hard to tell from Nuwa's words that she was also aware of the true situation inside the Undying Volcano.

"It's better to guide than to block! I understand this principle. It's impossible to completely suppress an immortal volcano, but it's not impossible to turn a harm into a benefit."

If we could find a way to slowly channel the violent firepower from the immortal volcano into a stable energy source…

Jiang Heng began to slowly recount his plan. At first, the Sage Nuwa seemed indifferent, but soon, a look of shock appeared on her face.

"How on earth did you come up with such an incredible idea?" Nuwa asked, staring at Jiang Heng in disbelief.

"Sometimes, just changing your perspective can reveal a completely different world!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

In fact, this is a manifestation of human creativity, and it is the fundamental reason why human race has been able to continuously develop and grow stronger, becoming the protagonist of heaven and earth.

In terms of physical strength, humans cannot compare to the witch race. In terms of cultivation talent, humans cannot compare to the demon race. In terms of origin, humans are also inferior to many innate beings.

However, the human race possesses a unique creativity. Even if the primordial energy of heaven and earth is cut off, the human race can still create a wonderful life by relying on its creativity.

Sages like Nuwa, who pursued the Great Dao, never considered how mortals survived, nor did they realize how incredible the creativity of mortals was.

For example, who could have imagined that in later generations, mortals who were unable to cultivate could rely on their creativity to achieve things like flying and escaping into the earth?

"Unless the Holy Mother intervenes, there is absolutely no hope of success!" Jiang Heng said.

At that time, deep within the Undying Volcano, Jiang Heng knew that it was completely impossible to realize his ideas one by one with his current abilities.

This has nothing to do with strength or weakness, but rather that to realize Jiang Heng's various visions, it is necessary to borrow the Qiankun Cauldron of the Sage Nuwa.

Only the Qiankun Cauldron can refine all the things Jiang Heng needs, thus solving the problem of the Undying Volcano once and for all.

Moreover, whether it was mending the sky or creating humans, the sage Nuwa had enough experience, making her the most suitable person to take charge.

"I need to think about this matter carefully!" Nuwa said hesitantly after a moment of contemplation.

"Could it be that the Holy Mother is wary of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor Hongjun?" Jiang Heng asked in a deep voice, a thought stirring in his mind.

"What you've said is truly unbelievable. If it were to actually come true, the entire landscape of the primordial world would be transformed."

"Now that we are in the midst of the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, it's hard to imagine how the Master and the Heavenly Dao will react to what you've done!" The Sage Nuwa nodded in reply.

Nuwa's words were not without reason. If Jiang Heng's vision came true, it would be nothing short of a massive transformation for the entire prehistoric world.

Humanity will be changed as a result, and even other creatures in the primordial world will undergo tremendous changes.

At that time, the will of Heaven will become a mere formality, and the primordial world may embark on a completely different path.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao naturally had their own plans for the future of the primordial world, which can be seen from the Investiture of the Gods.

If the primordial world were to undergo a tremendous transformation because of Jiang Heng, it would be hard to imagine what would happen to Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

Will it unleash divine punishment, utterly destroying everything Jiang Heng has done? Or will it cast humanity into the dust? Or will it completely overturn the game?

As a disciple of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Sage Nuwa always harbored deep fear of her unfathomable teacher.

Asking the sage Nuwa to risk defying the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao to plan some meritorious deeds would naturally make Nuwa hesitate.

"This matter is beneficial and harmless to the entire prehistoric world, but the Holy Mother is right, we must take into account the reactions of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor."

"Let's leave this matter for now and discuss it again when the time is right. There's no rush!" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

"The time is ripe? As expected, you had a plan during the Investiture of the Gods!" Nuwa Saint gave Jiang Heng a deep look and said.

"Who didn't have their own schemes during the Investiture of the Gods? The unfathomable Taiqing Sage, the deep-thinking Yuanshi Sage."

Even the usually carefree Tongtian Saint was plotting for the Jie Sect, not to mention the two Western Saints who were hiding in the shadows and had already begun their plans.

"Only the Holy Mother, who has no desires or wants, can live a carefree life outside the Thirty-Three Heavens!" Jiang Heng said.

"Who says I have no desires? If I had no other choice, would I really have no desires?" said the sage Nuwa with a sigh.

The two talked for a while longer, but the Sage Nuwa ultimately didn't learn anything more from Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng did not mention the Immortal Volcano again. The matter of rescuing Yuan Feng still needed to wait for the right opportunity before it could be accomplished in one fell swoop.

(End of this chapter)