The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 832 The Cicada is Hidden Behind, Forever Happy

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman ultimately benefits.

Hidden in the shadows, a dark hand manipulates the game, setting up an intricate conspiracy.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun, standing at the pinnacle, launched a campaign against Nuwa... With the overwhelming power of the Heavenly Dao, even Nuwa could not remain passive and had to personally attend and take the matter seriously.

So at this moment, it became a diversionary tactic, allowing someone to take advantage of the situation and leave behind some kind of tampering.

The ancient mirror radiates a clear, hazy light, blurring the lines between truth and falsehood, reality and illusion, and inverting all things.

There is a real willow tree, a creation of Nuwa, standing in the ancient chaos, inherently possessing a unique manifestation of the Dao.

However, the world in the mirror perfectly replicated this miracle of life!

This is only natural.

This divine mirror has the most glorious history. It was once reflected in the primordial world and was refined by the highest human way, thus becoming the most mysterious artifact of creation.

So what is a willow tree...?

In the space between existence and non-existence, everything becomes hazy.

When falsehood is taken for truth, even truth becomes falsehood; when nothingness is taken for existence, even existence becomes nothingness!

The figure under the tree vanished, as if it had never existed.

The willows still droop their thousands of strands, as tranquil as ever, waiting for the day when they can carry out Nuwa's great dream of triumph, stealing the path that the real Emperor Jiang once walked.

As for whether this will turn into a classic case of "switching the crown prince for a cat"...

That's something only one person knows.

……

"I have a bad feeling..."

Nuwa traversed the vast chaos, guided by a glimmer of light, and headed towards the ancient battlefield of yesteryear.

There, Pangu once created the world and slew three thousand chaotic demons!

The ruins, an indelible mark, are fixed in the dust of time, sealed beneath the riverbed of history.

Now, it has been reactivated, allowing the strongest warriors to fight with all their might.

However, during her descent, Nuwa frowned slightly, sensing a vague unease.

This is her innate divine sense, which is incredibly powerful.

Perhaps in terms of strategy, cunning, and shrewdness, she is far less resourceful than her brother, whose cunning would make even the three thousand saints shudder... However, she also has her own unique skills: the miracle of life, extraordinary intuition, and the ability to act without reason.

It's hard to say whether this was a lesson learned, an evolution forced out by the "beatings" of his elder brother, or a feeling that there were "troublemakers" trying to harm him.

Especially after she entered the Dao Realm of Pangu, she experienced a qualitative breakthrough and an unprecedented transformation.

From then on, all sorts of conspiracies and schemes directly related to her would become warning signs, ringing in her heart.

However, this is not without a solution.

There is no such thing as invincible supernatural power in this world; the only truly invincible beings are humans.

Even the most brilliant intuition and inspiration can be deceived and misled.

When Hongjun arrived at just the right time, she was successfully led astray.

She was shocked by Hongjun's state—what a powerful and transcendent presence he was in!

"Hongjun, you've actually been unsealed?!"

Nuwa's expression was grave.

At this moment, all the ominous premonitions seemed to be answered—it was because of Hongjun's state!

"The vows we made couldn't even restrain your true form, allowing you to leave Zixiao Palace?!"

In the vast chaos, Nuwa gazed upon the Dao Ancestor.

The two greatest rivals of the Lich Age will engage in their most thorough and ultimate showdown here!

She originally thought that even if Hongjun could challenge her, at most it would be because Xuanyuan colluded with him and there was an Emperor Hongjun who would cause trouble. It wouldn't make a difference if there were another "Jun" or something.

This is very powerful for ordinary people; it is an insurmountable barrier.

However, for the top chess players, this is nothing!

Because at their level, strategic battles are no longer simply about individual combat strength, but also about various other factors.

With the Heavenly Dao locked away, Hongjun was inherently weak, capable of self-preservation but powerless to advance, and thus large but impractical.

But now?

What did Nuwa see?

She witnessed the full glory of the Heavenly Dao!

Nuwa truly felt threatened by the Dao Ancestor at that moment.

This is appalling.

You should know that Nuwa had already reached the level of Pangu!

Even though she didn't achieve the most perfect sublimation and enlightenment towards chaos, the primordial world, time, and all living beings because she needed to rely on someone, her realm and level of life are not fake!

Even so, she still felt threatened by Hongjun!

This proves that the external forces controlled by the Heavenly Dao have reached a terrifying limit in the dark.

If she underestimates it, things could go wrong, but she'll definitely be in a very embarrassing situation.

Is that strange?

"Not surprising."

Dao Ancestor Hongjun responded to Nuwa with a smile, "With my wisdom and talent, how could a mere oath eternally bind me?"

"If I can't even overcome this hurdle, then I shouldn't even talk about proving myself like Pangu!"

"I might as well be a tool for life!"

Hongjun said with a smile.

"While you certainly possess such talent, you will still have to pay a heavy price." Nuwa's eyes shifted. "Either someone will take over your work, or someone will have to shoulder this enormous karmic burden... Either way, it will require the sacrifice of someone of your caliber."

As she said this, she suddenly let out a soft sigh, "It seems that Cang... has already fallen victim to your cruelty?"

"Given his pride, he most likely wouldn't bother taking on your job," Nuwa muttered to herself, pondering the truth of the matter. "Then, it can only be the latter possibility."

"All the sins that have befell you have freed you to roam the world unchecked, just as they did at the beginning of the era!"

Nuwa was filled with sorrow.

"Cang... what a pity."

Although the Dragon Ancestor caused all sorts of trouble among the Witch Clan because of his power grab, he was still an ally in the end.

Nuwa understood that the ancestral dragon's demise would inevitably be tragic, and she was also feeling uneasy at that moment.

The Dao Ancestor simply smiled and remained silent.

Nuwa's words were all true, and he had nothing to refute.

Of course, when historians finally draw their conclusions, they will often embellish the story to some extent.

—Everyone, take a good look!

—It's not that I, Tiandao, don't work hard!

—It's not that I, the Dao Ancestor, am skipping work or not going to work!

—There was a dragon that stormed into my office, smashing and looting everything. After it was done, it even kidnapped me, the pure and kind-hearted Heavenly Dao, making it impossible for me to work!

"Old Long fought for an entire era, but ended up like this, which is truly lamentable."

Nuwa's gaze deepened. "Hongjun, I am deeply moved that you were able to step over him and leave Zixiao Palace."

"However, your provocation of me in this way... is destined to be a mistake."

Nuwa's expression was serious and solemn.

She spoke with arrogance, but inwardly she was wavering.

Hongjun's power is beyond imagination.

It's very difficult to handle without using your true abilities and going all out.

But in doing so, everything will be completely exposed!

"My brother is hiding in the shadows; doesn't he see everything completely?"

"I will lose the opportunity to catch him off guard."

"To defeat someone like him who rose to power through the I Ching, the key to victory is to prevent him from unleashing his 'omniscient' abilities... The more information he possesses, the greater the variables become, and the more likely he is to turn the tide in adversity."

"The key to victory lies in catching him completely off guard."

"But... Hongjun!"

"He pressured me into a fight, so forcefully that I couldn't afford to hold back."

At that moment, Nuwa clearly felt what it meant for the world to be unpredictable, and for plans to never keep up with changes.

She was still planning to devise a plan to set a trap for Xuanyuan regarding Dijiang's problem... but in the blink of an eye, she found herself in trouble!

"Was it a mistake for me to challenge you?" Hongjun sneered. "Really? Really?"

"Could it be that someone actually used their superior numbers to force me to make a solemn oath in Zixiao Palace back then, taking it as a victory for me, and using it as a source of pride, thus psychologically looking down on me?"

"Times have changed!"

"Today, those so-called witches, demons, gods, or great sorcerers are either dead or crippled!"

Hongjun smiled coldly, "Emperor Hong is still blocking the mortal realm, intimidating the gods!"

"You think you can fight me?"

"Unless you instantly become Pangu, then we still have a chance to fight!"

"Otherwise, you are destined to perish!"

He has boundless self-confidence.

As Hongjun's fighting spirit began to rise, the boundless power of the Heavenly Dao surged forth.

Heaven!

The laws of the primordial world!

The core of the rules!

It recorded and collected the highest wisdom achievements of three thousand saints, and controlled the flow of all paths and the aggregation of all forces in the primordial universe—in an era when humanity did not exist, it represented humanity!

More than one Pangu's laws are inscribed on it. As time changes and one era after another passes, one Pangu after another proves his Dao. They bless the primordial world, which is equivalent to the baptism and upgrading of the Dao of Heaven.

The laws of Heaven will become even more terrifying!

Now, it has begun to show its magnificence. A huge divine wheel has emerged from the darkness and manifested in the world... The supreme Pangu's way of creating heaven and earth, and the eternal principle of the supreme primordial world, they work together in this chaotic sea, causing the immeasurable chaos to collapse, causing the five primordial elements to flow, and the endless flow of earth, water, fire and wind. The pure and turbid energies evolve, and heaven and earth are forged, and the primordial universe begins to take shape!

In the blink of an eye, a vast and boundless universe was born, spanning this battlefield. The Heavenly Dao ruled within it, intending to suppress Nuwa directly!

"Nuwa!"

"This time, who can help you?!"

Hongjun's tone was indifferent and detached, like an inviolable judgment of fate, announcing the end of the Lich Age.

"Once I've suppressed you, I'll deal with those big and small witches who are jumping around so energetically, and redefine the rules of the universe... The Heavenly Court of the demons has come to an end, but I've learned enough lessons, and rebuilding it won't be too difficult."

"To regulate people's hearts, to harmonize all things, everything... must follow my rules!"

"Resistance? That's out of the question."

"From now on, I will only act on behalf of Heaven!"

"The idea that man can conquer nature, or defy the heavens... is nothing but nonsense."

"The Way of Heaven is the truth of everything!"

"I hold the destiny of this world in my hands!"

This is what the Dao Ancestor said.

As Nuwa listened to Hongjun's grand ambitions, her gaze turned somber.

"call!"

She let out a long breath, feeling the immense pressure and the power of the Heavenly Dao, which made it impossible for her to hold back even if she wanted to.

Even if Hongjun was merely rigidly using external forces to evolve the Dao traces of the two Pangus, Taihao and Honghuang... if Nuwa dared to slack off, she would be beaten to a pulp.

"You're forcing me..." Nuwa whispered, "This time..."

Even if I no longer have any teammates to fight alongside me.

"But things are different now, and I am not the same person I used to be."

"I will not lose this battle, and I cannot afford to lose it."

"I have lost. All the hard work of the Witch Clan and the Human Clan has put in so far will be in vain."

"And the blood of the demon race must not be shed any longer."

She murmured, "Without realizing it, I have already shouldered the responsibility of this era."

"I have never been clear-headed before, and I have never been enlightened before... In governing this world and this era, I sit in the highest position. Even if I am just a mascot, it is enough to deter and restrain me, which is better than the power of those heroes who control the universe."

"I am a god, yet I am also a human being."

"And you have all become heaven."

"Heaven doesn't care about life and death... but I do."

She clenched her fist, and a blue lotus appeared before her, budding and ready to bloom, exuding the aura of creation.

Nuwa made up her mind to carve out her own destiny!

Even if doing so completely alarms that person and makes them wary.

However, she has the determination to shoulder the responsibilities of the times.

The Dragon Ancestor's coercion led Nuwa to reflect the Dao fruit upon all living beings, which ultimately returned to her.

However, the pressure from the Dao Ancestor made her, after careful consideration, face up to the responsibilities she bore and truly feel a sense of mission.

She has been in charge of the rise and fall of an era, as a player and a decision-maker, and has reached this point.

Countless experiences and observations are resources; countless decisions are self-examinations.

Ultimately, all of that shaped her into the Holy Emperor.

More calm, more open-minded, more detached.

In a daze, she seemed to have let go of her past grievances, and with a carefree smile, she realized that everything had become a thing of the past, and she no longer held onto it or held a grudge.

No longer thinking about how to fight back, everything is about fulfilling our mission.

If no one can stop Hongjun, then she will be the one to bring an end to the Dao Ancestor's story.

As a sacrifice, it represents the absurd dreams I once harbored.

This is a kind of growth.

"But why do I feel a little regret and sadness in my heart?"

"The price of this growth is really not light."

Nuwa sighed softly.

However, she did not regret it.

Some things just have to be done by someone.

This time, she stepped forward.

If the sky were to fall, she, being the tallest, would lift it up!

"Boom!"