The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 835 Showdown: A Cunning Scheme; Mother's Kindness and Son's Filial Piety!

"Hongjun struggled for so many years, but in the end he still had to get on our pirate ship."

As time flows on, the wind and dawn reveal the form of the Yellow Emperor, who takes control of the order of heaven and earth and becomes the Heavenly Emperor of humanity.

"Now our lineup is complete, and there are no more weaknesses."

"Would Hongjun really bow his head?" the White Emperor asked indifferently. "He's such a proud person."

"It's fine if we don't back down... We have backup options." Xuanyuan said calmly, "Canglong might be more than willing, we don't lack manpower."

"But I think that the First Emperor can shoulder more responsibilities."

"Given his resolute and unyielding personality, and his uncompromising nature, his achievements will surely extend far beyond being a mere celestial emperor..."

"Times change, and who knows if today's outstanding talents will one day fall into obscurity?"

"In the end, we need to find a hero who can overthrow us, to constantly sound the alarm for us, and to force our respective traditions to always strive for progress."

"If he's truly hopeless, then let him take his place!"

"No matter what, the meat... must rot in a humane pot!"

The Yellow Emperor was so tough that he didn't even care whether he would be overthrown.

"As the Central Heavenly Emperor, and the Human Emperor among the Three Sovereigns of Heaven, Earth, and Man, whatever makes you happy," the Azure Emperor said indifferently. "Humanity has grown up, and there's no need for me to give any more pointers."

"What I'm worried about now is nothing more than giving Nuwa a little nudge and making her behave herself for a few years."

"Haha..." the Yellow Emperor laughed, "My brother will get his wish!"

"In that case, let's get started!"

"Strip Nuwa of her wings, subdue the gods who follow her... those ancestral witches, great witches, and such military groups must all be dealt with cleanly!"

"That's only right." The White Emperor nodded. "As for the Ancestral Witch Zhurong, along with the remaining demon gods who surrendered, I will take over."

"Leave Lei Ze, Ju Mang, and Tian Wu to me!" The Azure Emperor clapped his hands. "They will no longer act as Ancestral Witches!"

"And those great shamans, 30% of them will leave to rectify the situation."

"If the Witch Clan can be established, Nuwa can give me half of her military merit."

The Eastern Heavenly Emperor revealed a subtle, intriguing smile. "Without me, where would the Witch Clan's formidable power come from?"

"I dismantled my own faction and subtly instructed them to join Houtu's ranks."

"I've arranged everything perfectly for her!"

"If it weren't for this unexpected turn of events..."

As the Green Emperor spoke, he began to express his regret.

A flurry of actions as fierce as a tiger!

He could have been indiscriminately killing people!

Unfortunately……

Nuwa forged ahead with determination, and with the help of the Dragon Ancestor, she broke free from the cycle of fate, escaped the shackles of the Yi Dao, and with a final leap, transformed and attained the Dao!

From that moment on, the sea was wide enough for fish to leap and the sky high enough for birds to fly.

The Azure Emperor was in a sorry state and had no choice but to take advantage of the fact that Nuwa had not yet realized her own limitations and quickly grow stronger... otherwise, the chessboard would be overturned and smashed in his face.

Fuxi muttered to himself, angrily criticizing Gonggong for leaving behind such a mess, saying, "Why did you have to show off like that?"

They're the ones who have to clean up this abandoned project!

The Yellow Emperor glanced at him, then remained silent on the relevant questions, not revealing the secret belonging to Nuwa—the Empress Nuwa had already fully realized her own existence and ascended to the throne of Pangu!

Emperor Yan took action, activating the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to kill the Dao Ancestor, thus reasonably concealing Nuwa's power... Feng Xi saw this and tacitly approved it, even providing some minor cover.

He was preparing to reclaim power, to take back the right to interpret humanity from the ancient god group of the witch clan represented by Nuwa... but he also didn't want to stop Nuwa from realizing her dream!

He was actually thinking of just enjoying some gossip, drinking tea, and watching the show!

But life is unpredictable, and he was also a character in this play, forced to play his part.

"well!"

Am I shooting myself in the foot?

"Weakening Nuwa on one hand, while simultaneously protecting her from being strengthened on the other?"

He sighed inwardly and took over the conversation, "I am the second-generation Emperor Jiang, who inherited the legacy... In addition, I can also remove the ancestral witch Xizi from the stage."

"For many years, I fought against the demon race and attacked the Heavenly Court. I always led from the front and survived near-death experiences."

"I have a number of followers under my command."

"Furthermore, the girl is still in my hands. I can use her to command the powerful, which will make them hesitant to act against her."

"In that case, if we join forces, we can achieve great things."

"Let's take action!"

The Yellow Emperor personally rang the bell signaling the end of an era.

The three Heavenly Emperors walked side by side, and at the end of the era, they separated the group of ancient gods and great saints, causing the great Luo who followed them to break free from their original innate divine identities and turn to the human world!

They will become "representatives," no longer "divine will"!

The very fabric of human destiny has undergone a dramatic transformation at this moment!

It manifested at the moment when Houtu was struggling, and this ancestral witch who ruled the underworld was almost being bullied to tears by Di Hong.

After a series of defeats, Reincarnation's authority was on the verge of collapse, and it was trapped by Di Hong.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered.

Moreover, she is a top-tier and powerful goddess.

"Di Hong! You've gone too far!"

She roared, "Know that Nuwa cannot be insulted!"

"The underworld has a vacancy, which you took advantage of to attack and gain the upper hand. I'll just have to acknowledge your skill for now."

"But this is just a minor matter, not a major upheaval or upheaval."

"But if you push your luck and become endlessly greedy, attempting to usurp the foundation of reincarnation and the authority of the universe... pushing me to my limit, then there will be a cataclysmic upheaval, and the collapse of all things!"

She was furious and jumped up and down, "This deity has fought against Hongjun for the sake of all living beings and defended against enemies from the outside world. This is the highest virtue."

"And you, the Human Emperor, have betrayed us, a despicable act!"

Houtu angrily rebuked Xuanyuan.

But Di Hong remained calm and composed, saying, "A backstab? Perhaps."

"But I deserve a share, to some extent, for your military medals."

"It was I who severed the Lich's destiny, led humanity to its peak, worshipped heaven and earth, and became the protagonist of the era."

"It is I who traversed the ages, marched towards the Dragon and Phoenix Era, and redefined the origins of the human race, ancient and noble."

"Even if it's the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!"

"Who do you think has been brewing this for thousands of years?"

"It's me!"

The last few words were transmitted by Emperor Hong to Houtu, conveyed with indifference and detachment.

"How is that possible?"

The earthen mound turned pale.

"How could you possibly enter the source of Buzhou Mountain?"

She doesn't understand.

"It's all thanks to Your Majesty's excellent assistance."

Di Hong told the truth, but not the whole truth: "You introduced Pangu's essence and blood into the human race, and Mount Buzhou is Pangu's backbone... Blood and marrow share the same origin, so it's as easy as walking on flat ground."

"This shouldn't be!" Houtu's pupils contracted. "The amount of Pangu's essence blood within each human is too small; they're not qualified!"

"But I..." Di Hong said softly, "It's the subconscious spiritual communication of the human race!"

"I am essentially the sum of the entire human race, so wouldn't that increase my overall strength?"

"The Three Pure Ones have actually all invested in me."

"What I obtained was never just the Tai Chi diagram and the Pangu Banner, but also the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!"

One thunderclap after another made Houtu's head buzz.

However, she wasn't too shocked, because she had some suspicions about the origins of the Yellow Emperor and how he came to her in her early years.

They even tried to make arrangements to take control of the situation.

However, plans can never keep up with changes.

With the changing game and version updates, even Nuwa herself struggled to manage everything, often being confined to the underworld or kicked out of the game altogether.

There was a very long period of time, the post-Lich era, when the human race lost Nuwa's protection and could only rely on their own wisdom and strength to overcome the difficulties.

If humans developed sentience during that time... who could stop it?

Today, Emperor Hong has laid his cards on the table. Empress Houtu sighed, feeling that it was unexpected, yet also quite reasonable.

Some people and some events appear and happen as if guided by some unseen force.

If it aligns with the interests of the vast majority of people, then it will become a foregone conclusion.

Just like right now.

Nuwa single-handedly brought about the creation of Xuanyuan.

If time could be reversed, and all causes and effects could be reversed, Nuwa would have known about what Xuanyuan was talking about beforehand.

What can she do?

Did they leave a backup plan to nip Xuanyuan in the bud?

No way.

In the grand undertaking of fighting against the Heavenly Court, Xuanyuan made countless contributions.

Without such heroes, the actions taken at every crucial juncture... well, the human race's cause might very well collapse!

Weighing the pros and cons, Nuwa had to be somewhat tolerant.

They even need to provide protection!

It won't be over until the time comes when they can finally discard them after they've served their purpose.

—Just like now!

However, Dihong has also grown up.

Moreover, the most realistic situation is...

Even if Xuanyuan is killed, it doesn't matter.

because……

The real undercover agent is Feng Xi!

Killing Xuanyuan won't solve the problem... there might just be another Yuanxuan emerging!

The origin of everything lies in Nuwa's original intention in creating the Wu tribe, which was the beginning of Pangu.

A competitive spirit arose... When she began to act, influencing humanity for generations to come, solidifying beauty and steadfastness, and leaving a profound mark on this era, the wheels of history began to turn!

Transcending time, the traces of humanity overlap, self-awareness becomes clear, a tendency emerges, and a spontaneous healing of mental ailments is achieved, thus producing representatives.

This representative was born bound to Nuwa; he is her confidant and loyal subject!

This is a cycle of cause and effect.

It is humanity and Nuwa who huddled together for warmth under the domineering power of Taihao, the god of Pangu.

Of course, they will eventually go their separate ways.

Once they've grown up and are independent, they'll each fly solo.

This deepest secret, seemingly a conspiracy, is actually a perfectly legitimate scheme.

Because they simply didn't care whether Nuwa could guess it!

What good will it do to know?

As long as Nuwa wants to fight for Pangu and prove herself... she has to take a shortcut and overturn the Heavenly Dao, which has taken the initiative.

How can such a big undertaking be accomplished without external assistance?

After all this, only humanitarian aid can help her!

As long as she needs to make a point about humanity, she will eventually go down this path.

Nuwa and humanity had a honeymoon period of cooperation, but also a period of hostility.

The awakening of the common people destined them to reclaim the power of war from the hands of the gods.

Therefore, they will eventually clash, and one side will have to compromise.

The principal contradiction shifts with the changing times.

Now that things have come to this, Di Hong reveals part of the truth to Hou Tu.

Houtu remained silent, then grew angry. "Humanity was created by me, and you, a being born of human destiny, have dared to rebel?!"

"Outrageous!"

"The traitor!"

At this moment, Houtu felt extremely sad, and her grief overwhelmed her.

However, it would have been better if she hadn't said anything, because once she did... Di Hong's mood wasn't very pleasant either.

"Come on!"

Di Hong sighed, "I haven't even blamed you yet!"

"The child must pay for the mother's debts!"

"You almost got me killed!"

"You have brought great fortune to the human race, and as the human emperor, I am extremely grateful."

"But your investment... let's not talk about it."

"You've been sold out by Fuxi, and you're still helping him count the money!"

Thinking about this past makes him feel like he's going to vomit blood.

"The merit of creating heaven and earth, the merit of creating humankind..."

"Succession was the same, but the result was debt!"

"Do you know how I felt when I, as the King of Thailand, excitedly marched into the Dragon-Phoenix Era, only to be thrashed to the ground by the Taihao Heavenly Emperor, with a puppet Earthly Emperor assisting me...?"

"I'm about to have a mental breakdown."

The investment that humanity received... is toxic!

Tragically, he couldn't blame Nuwa... after all, Nuwa was unaware of the situation, right?

However, having learned from this lesson, Xuanyuan made up his mind—

Your Majesty Nuwa, just make a mascot.

Trying to outsmart those cunning and scheming top experts?

Let's leave it to him.

—Even though Nuwa ruled by doing nothing, the best people to govern the prehistoric world were wise and outstanding!

Otherwise, you might not even realize when you've been led into a trap, and losing would be too unfair.

Houtu was speechless.

"You pursue your own path, and I will take control of this primordial world."

Emperor Hong laid his cards on the table for Houtu, saying, "Therefore, I will entrust the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to you, so that you can face Hongjun and have a chance of victory."

"As for the power over life and death, I must seize it at all costs, so as to fulfill human autonomy!"

"If you won't give it to me, I'll take it myself!"

Houtu hesitated upon hearing this, wavering within the fragment of time and space where the secret deal was being made.

She was not a power-hungry person, nor did she value this power over life and death too much.

only……

"If you do this... how will you deal with the holy ones who follow me?" Houtu asked. "Throughout their era, they have faced countless life-and-death battles, and now they have achieved victory... What will you do?"

"Reward those who have made contributions, and punish those who have made mistakes."

"I am aware of their contributions; I am also aware of their mistakes."

Di Hong remained calm, saying, "Reward those who deserve it, and kill those who deserve it."

"Then make them relinquish their military power and go to recuperate properly."

"But some people committed wrongdoings because of my orders..." Houtu hesitated, "And then there's the matter of military power..."

"I've already shown you great leniency by sparing you and helping you attain enlightenment," Di Hong chuckled. "What, are you going to spare those saints as well?"

"The ideological conflict between the liches is still fresh in our minds; the dead are mountains of corpses and seas of blood."

"If we continue to indulge, it will only be another cycle of lichhood."

"So, there's no room for negotiation!"

"Is there really nothing to discuss? Or at least a longer process?" Houtu frowned.

"Yes! There's no room for negotiation!" Di Hong declared decisively. "We must sweep away the embers of this era with overwhelming force and usher in an era of peace for all generations!"

"I disagree," Houtu said sullenly.

"Then don't blame me for taking care of you too!" Di Hong issued his final ultimatum. "I helped you, Pangu, as a gesture of respect for your elders... but don't refuse to listen and end up suffering the consequences!"

He said coldly, his words icy.

Upon hearing this, Houtu's gaze turned cold. "I don't need your help."

"A toast? A penalty drink? Ha! I don't want either!"

"Your Majesty, you really are stubborn and won't turn back until you hit a brick wall... I hope that one day you won't regret it." Di Hong said in a low voice.

(End of this chapter)