The Holy Path of the Primordial World Shines Brightly

Chapter 859 Extra Chapter - The Beginning of the Investiture of the Gods: Figurines Cause Harm

"My destiny is sealed!"

The Celestial Venerable Lingbao has ten thousand immortals paying homage to him; his name resounds throughout the mountains and rivers, and his reputation fills the universe.

How many gods and immortals, and how many commoners, in the Heavenly Court could possibly not be involved with him?

Seven or eight out of ten were educated by "Tongtian Education," deeply influenced, and subtly transformed into his image.

Lingbao Tianzun is not in the Heavenly Court, but there are legends about Lingbao Tianzun in the Heavenly Court.

Moreover, it's not just the Heavenly Court.

Even in the human world!

There were also numerous Taoist lineages that worshipped Lingbao Tianzun, which spread like wildfire and swept through an era, becoming overcrowded.

This shocked the world.

It should be noted that Emperor Zhuanxu's severing of the connection between heaven and earth, separating gods and humans, was an extraordinary feat. Even immortals and gods in the world must follow the laws and regulations, and most of them reside in immortal mountains.

However, the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable lineage teaches without discrimination, and its influence is so great that everyone in the world knows and understands it.

The Heavenly Emperor forbids earthly kingdoms from using illegal means to spread rumors and deceptions, thereby gathering crowds and attacking dynasties.

But...

Human beings must seek immortality and enlightenment, and strictly adhere to doctrines, refraining from misbehavior... This is within the bounds of flexibility!

As Lingbao Tianzun's prestige grew, in the end, even at the Peach Banquet, when Tianzun attended, many emperors had to show him respect.

However, Lingbao Tianzun also had his concerns.

People often say that prosperity inevitably leads to decline.

Lingbao whispered to Yuanshi, "I am now at the height of my power, like oil being poured into a raging fire. I will either go further or fall into the abyss."

The Celestial Venerable saw things clearly and had a keen understanding of the situation.

That's fine.

Over the years, the two brothers, Yuanshi Lingbao, who seemed to have a bad relationship, were always at odds with each other on many occasions, acting as if they were brothers who would settle accounts clearly and that if you ruined my business, I would deal with you... Yet they were able to spend time together in a secret room, as if they were about to make a deal that could not be seen in the light of day.

"indeed."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded, agreeing with Lingbao Tianzun's view, a look of worry flashing across his face.

"Xuanyuan embodied humanity and aweeded the gods for an entire era, which is long enough."

"This Heavenly Emperor has overthrown all corrupt and backward voices. Now, his great work is about to be accomplished, and he has no fear of the gods' future counterattacks."

"The gods have been patient for a long time... mainly because they have no choice but to be patient, with the three Pangus watching, no one dares to cause trouble."

"But this is already the limit."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable sighed, "If this continues, the gods may become disloyal and alienated... Furthermore, to occupy power for too long and become a one-man show, wouldn't that deviate from the original intentions of the supreme beings?"

"Fuxi upheld humanity, Nuwa loved all living beings, and Xuanyuan bore the weight of the era... None of them were domineering and dictatorial to the end; one day they would let go."

"After several rounds of coordination, it is conceivable that important powers in the Heavenly Court will be released... and competition will be held based on the contributions of the gods over the years."

The Celestial Venerable pondered, seeing through someone clearly, "Competition is inevitable... How shrewd is this calculation of human nature?"

"Even though the positions have been offered, I can't sleep soundly without stimulating some competition and extracting more surplus value."

"There are only so many good positions, but there are quite a few with similar contributions... Who gets promoted? Who becomes the deputy? There are reasons for all of this."

Who would willingly give it up?

"Nobody's here!"

"And so, a calamity of gods and immortals was about to unfold!"

"It is also... the gods seeking titles!"

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke slowly and deliberately, "And from now on... Lingbao, your training institution will be very conspicuous."

"With all the gods in their rightful places, the rise and fall of factions is inevitable... Your followers and their descendants are stuck in the middle; if they're on the right track, that's fine... but if they're not..."

Yuanshi shook his head.

"So, without realizing it, I ended up in a pit of fire..." Lingbao gave a self-deprecating laugh, looking helpless. "Back then, I just wanted to make a little money, how did I end up in this state?"

"Bearing the future of so many disciples and descendants on our shoulders, if things go wrong, the entire Jie Sect will be wiped out..."

As Lingbao Tianzun spoke, he seemed to be overcome with grief, and he wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his hand.

"Those vicious ancient gods and treacherous political enemies are all ruthless and unscrupulous in their actions..."

"At that time, even the eggs laid by the chickens and dogs in my sect will have their yolks shaken apart..."

After speaking, Lingbao Tianzun bowed deeply and said, "Please teach me, elder brother!"

His seemingly sincere plea for help moved Yuanshi Tianzun, who quickly helped him up, saying, "We're family, why talk about who we are?"

"What kind of bond do we, the Three Pure Ones, share?"

"When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break even metal!"

"Faced with countless opponents, we went head-to-head together."

"When facing an enemy, we fight together!"

The Primordial Heavenly Venerable spoke with righteous indignation.

"Second Brother!" Lingbao exclaimed excitedly.

"Third brother!" Yuan Shi exclaimed excitedly.

"Second Brother!"

"Third brother!"

For a moment, the deep brotherhood was incredibly touching.

Of course, that's just on the surface; as for what's behind it...

"You just want to make a little money? Do you think I'm stupid?!"

The Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning remained calm and composed. "So much publicity, even hiring outsourced staff to manage it… Who's behind Zhao Gongming again? He's got a real knack for it!"

"Not only do they wield the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, but they also frequently get involved with those Goddess Alliance people... The Jie Sect is practically becoming a branch of that alliance, forming a Saintess Alliance!"

"Third brother!"

"You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are starting to have your own little schemes now!"

"Whose head are you trying to climb on?"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable kept complaining in his heart.

Despite his inner grumbling, Yuanshi still wholeheartedly helped Lingbao with his plans.

"Things have come to this."

"Taking a step back leads to utter ruin, while taking a step forward opens up a vast and boundless horizon."

Yuan Shi's gaze sharpened. "Fight!"

"Let's fight for the throne of Pangu!"

"Competing for Pangu... this... this... am I even capable of this?" Lingbao looked completely bewildered and innocent, as if he couldn't even imagine it, having never entertained such an audacious thought before. "Isn't this too risky?"

"Hmph!" Yuanshi snorted lightly, "Otherwise what?"

"Should I just watch myself become obsolete?"

"Now's the time!"

"You're at the bottom of the Heavenly Court, yet you still command a large following... Hurry up and make a difference."

"Otherwise, once this wave of popularity passes, you'll become a has-been...out of sight, out of mind, like scattered monkeys!"

"Ah, this..." Lingbao was greatly shocked, then looked troubled. "But how am I supposed to make it work?"

"Steady and solid progress, deeply rooted in humanity!"

Yuanshi Tianzun offered his advice with confidence, saying, "Although a great upheaval is about to occur in the Heavenly Court, the initial actions will certainly not be too significant."

"That wind must be blowing from the earthly divine dynasty."

"Just you wait and see!"

"The Xia dynasty will inevitably come to an end, and a brand new divine dynasty will be born."

"This signifies the end of the old era and the beginning of a new one. Several supreme beings of Pangu have restrained their influence on the Great Dao, allowing the human realm to be in a dynamic and active state, and enabling the gods to fully engage in exciting struggles."

"The path to ascension will be opened, the pie of the primordial world will be made even bigger, and deeper potential for humanity will be unearthed... What could stimulate a new era more than the birth of a Pangu?"

"If you want to do something, take this opportunity to place a bet!"

"A new divine dynasty is born..." Lingbao Tianzun's eyes shone brightly, yet he hesitated, "But can this be determined?"

"Why not?" Yuanshi chuckled. "We all know who's protecting Yu Xia."

"He is a person, yet he is more than just a person."

"He decided to quit, and the others wouldn't refuse him, so they'll also stop for the time being."

"That's it."

"The remaining goals suddenly became much smaller and much clearer."

"Who else can support the market?"

With his wisdom in hand, Yuanshi Tianzun could guess almost anything just by thinking about it.

"Go and join forces with him; one has the support of the common people, and the other has the prestige of the Heavenly Court."

"Combining the two to make it bigger and stronger is not difficult."

"When this wind blows into the Heavenly Court... then, the gods will be appointed, absolute initiative will be seized, and great things will be accomplished!"

Yuanshi enlightened Lingbao, making the young Heavenly Venerable suddenly realize the key to enlightenment.

"I see!"

For a moment, he was full of fighting spirit.

"I'll contact that person right away!"

Lingbao Tianzun was full of energy.

At that moment, he truly felt that Pangu's location was beckoning to him.

For a moment, he was in a very good mood.

The gaze directed at Yuanshi Tianzun was also very gentle.

"My dear second brother!"

"In that case... when I'm Pangu, as long as he's still behaving himself, I'll give him some face!"

Lingbao Tianzun was full of confidence and felt that the world was so beautiful.

he left.

However, Yuan Shi did not leave.

He watched Lingbao's retreating figure thoughtfully, shook his head, and murmured, "Will it really go that smoothly?"

"I'm very worried."

"Which Pangu's path to enlightenment wasn't fraught with bloodshed and turmoil?"

"just in case……"

……

"Xia... has collapsed!"

Under the watchful eyes of the gods, both unexpected and not unexpected, the ancient and weathered dynasty collapsed.

Even if there was a brief moment of brilliance before its end, it was nothing more than a faint trace left in the annals of time.

Instead, another myth began!

—The Heavenly Mandate of the Black Bird descended and gave birth to the Shang Dynasty!

The Heavenly Mandate sent the Black Bird down to give birth to the Shang Dynasty, which settled in the vast land of Yin. The ancient Emperor commanded Wu Tang to govern the four directions.

After that, he ruled over all nine regions. The Shang dynasty, from its first to last ruler, received the mandate of heaven without fail…

Destiny!

Ancient Emperor!

This emperor is none other than the Heavenly Emperor!

The mandate of the Heavenly Emperor is the mandate of Heaven!

Shang refers to the Yin-Shang dynasty.

This is a divine dynasty that has received the mandate of heaven!

They worship their ancestors because... it is said that the Heavenly Emperor was their ancestor!

They also worship gods... In this religion, shamans are being revived!

Wu Xian, Wu Xian... these figures, all bearing the title of "Wu," were virtuous ministers who served the ancient emperors of the Shang Dynasty!

Besides shamans, there were also diviners, historians, priests, and so on, each in charge of an important area of ​​this divine dynasty.

They stood guard beside the Shang king, supporting a vast and powerful dynasty.

In this divine dynasty, the lineage of Lingbao Tianzun also left a significant mark.

As time went by, the Jie Sect became increasingly prominent.

They have connections above them—connections in Heaven.

There are people in the middle—there are people in the Divine Dynasty.

Below are people—spanning all corners of the world, from famous mountains to great rivers.

There are no fewer than 100,000 prominent figures in the Jie Sect!

What an enormous influence this is!

It spanned heaven and earth, and eventually even extended its influence into the underworld.

Because the Shang Dynasty was marching towards the underworld!

Generation after generation of ancient emperors underwent grand sacrifices, with countless subjects following in their kings' footsteps... In life, they conquered all directions, and in death, they became heroic ghosts!

This was a terrifying dynasty.

The lineage of Lingbao Tianzun assisted and followed along in this process.

The Divine Dynasty was at its peak, and its power was unmatched.

In the Heavenly Court, the voices of the gods resounded loudly.

"Since that's the case..."

The long-hidden Jade Emperor finally appeared before the eyes of the gods, uttering words that stirred up countless waves under his indifferent gaze.

"Let's begin the calamity!"

……

"His Majesty!"

The majestic temple embodies the destiny of the human race.

Immortals and gods serve as his ministers, and together they worship the human king.

On this day, a minister advised the King of Shang, saying, "Tomorrow is the fifteenth of the third month, the birthday of the goddess Nuwa. Your Majesty is requested to personally visit the Nuwa Palace to offer incense as a sign of respect!"

"Nuwa?" The Shang king, majestic and imposing, surveyed the mortal realm with the air of a goddess. "What merits does she possess that necessitate my personal visit?"

He was pointing to a memorial with his fingertip, which was unfavorable to the rule of the underworld.

"The Goddess Nuwa is the divine daughter of the Supreme God, born with holy virtues... At that time, Gonggong struck Mount Buzhou with his head, causing the sky to tilt to the northwest and the earth to sink to the southeast; Nuwa then gathered five-colored stones to mend the sky; therefore, she has rendered meritorious service to the people, and the common people establish sacrifices to repay her. Today, Chaoge worships this goddess of fortune, so that the four seasons may be peaceful and prosperous, the nation may prosper, rains may be timely, and disasters may disappear. This is a righteous goddess who blesses the country and protects the people; Your Majesty should go and offer incense!"

The minister spoke with a subtle tone; if Nuwa were here, she would be furious upon hearing this.

—What is God and Goddess?

—Also, could you please give a more complete description of the achievements you mentioned?

The King of Shang listened, smiled meaningfully, and said, "Your memorial is granted!"

The following day, King Wenwu, the leader of the Shang dynasty, made a trip to the Nuwa Palace.

This day is the birthday of the goddess Nuwa.

However, it is clear that this goddess did not perform any divine miracles here, but rather had other intentions.

—She needs to go to Huoyun Palace to sign in!

—Even if this day is her birthday!

Only by paying homage to the Three Sovereigns and the Goddess Nuwa can one live a comfortable life.

Let's not even talk about these trivial matters.

When the King of Shang visited the Nuwa Palace and offered incense, an unexpected gust of wind lifted the curtains, revealing the statue of Nuwa, whose beautiful face was radiant and whose beauty was unparalleled.

The King of Shang looked at it, nodded slightly, and a strange look appeared on his face.

Suddenly, he laughed, "I am a king, possessing the wealth of the four seas, and even with six palaces and three harems, there is no beauty like this."

"Bring me a pen!"

He was calling for someone.

Then, he casually wrote down a poem.

"The phoenix and luan jeweled tent is a magnificent sight, adorned with exquisite gold leaf. The winding distant mountains are emerald green, and the fluttering sleeves reflect the rosy clouds. Pear blossoms, glistening with rain, vie for beauty, while peonies, shrouded in mist, display their alluring charm. If only such enchanting beauty could move freely, she would be brought back to Chang Le Palace to serve the king."

After writing it, he laughed heartily, turned around, and left.

A minister, his face trembling, rushed forward, "Your Majesty! You mustn't!"

"Nuwa is an ancient and righteous goddess; how can you speak of her in such a way?"

"I'm praising her appearance, extolling her beauty... Even if the Goddess Nuwa knew, what could she say to me?"

"Don't mention this matter again!"

King Shang was very carefree, and his poses were quite cool.

However... this actually triggered a calamity that would annihilate even the gods!

(End of this chapter)