Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

"Don't look at me like that, it's embarrassing." Ling Chi chuckled and said, "It's not difficult to see them, it's just that your witch clan is too stubborn and has no empathy whatsoever. If you bring them back to life, the Heavenly Dao will still destroy them."

"This..." Houtu frowned, but seeing Ling Chi's relaxed expression, she had an idea. She immediately knelt down and said, "Senior must have a way. Please teach me."

Chapter Thirty-Six: A New Era

The sage knelt down, and the entire underworld seemed to dim, with rain falling from the sky as if weeping for the sage.

Ling Chi raised his hand to help Hou Tu up and said, "There's no need for that. Actually, the solution is very simple. As long as they are resurrected in the world outside the Heavenly Dao and no longer enter the Primordial World, they will naturally be safe and sound."

"This..." Houtu frowned and said, "Even if a sage establishes a Daoist temple outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, he is still subject to the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao. But there is no world outside the Heavenly Chaos. What should we do?"

"Who said there isn't?" Ling Chi smiled slightly, took out the Chaos Pearl, and said, "Look, what's this?"

"The Chaos Pearl!?" Houtu had the memories of Pangu's creation of the world, so she naturally knew about the Chaos Pearl, this supreme treasure of chaos. However, as far as she knew, the Chaos Pearl had not been seen before the creation of the world, so she did not expect it to be in Ling Chi's hands.

"Senior, this..." Houtu was very excited. The Chaos Pearl contained its own space, a world no smaller than the Primordial World. However, compared to the Primordial World, the world inside the Chaos Pearl was very desolate and had not yet formed world rules.

Of course, that was before. Ever since Ling Chi refined the Chaos Pearl, he has instilled the Three Thousand Laws into the world within the Chaos Pearl. At this time, the laws of the world within the Chaos Pearl are very complete, and life has gradually begun to emerge. However, since the life is newly born, it is not yet that powerful. With the power of the Ancestral Witch, it is entirely possible to become the overlord of the world within the Chaos Pearl.

Since perfecting this world, Ling Chi has been plotting the resurrection of the lich for the past ten thousand years.

In his view, although the Lich and Demon races were warlike, they were truly outstanding races. It was only because they wanted to compete for destiny that they harbored the ambition to dominate the prehistoric world. As long as the competition between the two races for destiny was stopped, they could naturally live in harmony.

Moreover, having already died once, they are naturally more open-minded. In addition, after Ling Chi recruited them, he gave them the order not to fight, so they probably won't cause any more trouble.

The reason he came to the underworld to see Houtu after the war between the Lich King and the Demon King was simply to make Houtu owe him a favor, so that Houtu would stand on his side at some point in the future, making it easier for him to act.

“I can resurrect the eleven Ancestral Witches, but they will live in the world inside the Chaos Pearl. If you miss them later, you can come find me, and I will send you in,” Ling Chi said.

"Thank you, senior." Houtu knelt down again excitedly and kowtowed three times, banging her head so hard that the floorboards shattered.

May you have peace and safety every year!

……

Afterwards, Ling Chi recruited the eleven Ancestral Witches as farmers. After letting them meet Houtu, he sent them into the inner world of the Chaos Pearl. Houtu also went in to take a look. She found that the laws of the inner world of the Chaos Pearl were complete and there was no danger. She was extremely satisfied and grateful.

Afterwards, Ling Chi actually resurrected and summoned all the great witches and witch clans who had died in battle, which made Houtu and the eleven ancestral witches even more excited.

All the members of the Wu clan knelt down and kowtowed before Ling Chi.

This favor is huge.

"Huh?" The resurrected Kuafu searched around but couldn't find his good brother Hou Yi. He hurriedly asked, "Senior, why hasn't Hou Yi been resurrected?"

He thought Hou Yi had died just like him.

Ling Chi shook his head: "Hou Yi's wife became the new goddess of the moon, and he also became Wu Gang, chopping down the laurel tree on the moon star. I think it's better for him to stay on the moon star."

Kuafu's brows relaxed, and he said, "I see. That makes sense. Compared to us roughnecks, it's more important to stay with our wives."

"Hahahahaha..."

All the witches were laughing merrily, but their laughter didn't last long before it abruptly stopped.

because……

A massive horde of demons appeared!

"Demon race!?"

Hatred gleamed in the eyes of all the witches, and they roared as they prepared to fight.

After their initial confusion, the demon race discovered a large number of witches and immediately became tense, preparing to fight.

"Stop it, all of you."

A gentle yet undeniably authoritative voice resounded throughout the world, its terrifying pressure making it difficult for both races to breathe, causing them to kneel down in disarray.

The Lich and Demon races were terrified.

Ling Chi appeared in the sky above the center of the two races and said calmly, "You were all resurrected by me after you died. I will not allow you to fight each other again, or you will die again!"

These words silenced both the Lich and Demon races.

Having finally been resurrected, who would want to die? Even if they are fearless and unafraid of death, who would choose to die when they can live? That would be insane!

"All right."

Ling Chi withdrew his oppressive aura and said, "This world is no smaller than the primordial wilderness. Your bodies have been locked by me. From now on, you will be immortal and ageless, but you will also have no offspring. You can survive without eating. If you crave food, you can learn planting and breeding techniques. I will send someone to guide you. When you want to eat delicious food, you can make it yourself."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Both the Lich and the Demon races were very excited. A world where they could live forever, without any danger to their lives, and where they could roam freely—wasn't this exactly what they had been dreaming of!

Compared to the life-and-death struggles they had fought for in the past, having already died once, they cherish this second chance from the bottom of their hearts, and they will do their best to maintain this kind of life.

The changes in their hearts have dissipated more than 90% of the hatred between the two races, but the only way to resolve the remaining hatred is through future communication.

……

Hell.

Having resolved the issues between the Wu and Yao races, Houtu was completely relieved and said with deep gratitude, "I will never forget your great kindness, senior. I will do anything for you in the future, even if it means dying a hundred times over."

Ling Chi smiled slightly and said, "There's no need for that. You sacrificed yourself to reincarnate, which is a great merit. This is the reward you deserve."

Houtu shook her head: "These were all given by our predecessors, and have nothing to do with the Heavenly Dao. Houtu understands this clearly."

"Whatever you say!" Ling Chi turned to Nuwa and said, "Let's go!"

Nuwa nodded, and despite Houtu's repeated attempts to persuade her to stay, she left the underworld and headed towards the Thirty-Three Heavens.

……

In the Purple Cloud Palace, the six sages gathered, and Hongjun was discussing with them the sufficiency of the Heavenly Court.

Apart from Zhen Yuanzi and Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Jiaozhu, Jieyin, and Zhunti are all vying fiercely for the position of the new ruler of the Heavenly Court, each unwilling to yield to the other.

The Heavenly Court is an important part of the prehistoric world. Occupying the Heavenly Court brings unimaginable benefits to the fortunes of their great sects. Apart from Zhen Yuanzi and Laozi, who have few disciples and are almost indifferent to worldly affairs, the other four sages are all arguing their case and will not give up until they obtain the position of the Lord of the Heavenly Court.

Just then, Ling Chi and Nuwa stepped in: "There's no need to argue so fiercely. I'll recommend one person, and I guarantee that neither of you will argue anymore."

The six saints turned their heads and looked over. When they saw that it was Ling Chi and Nuwa, they quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Chef God, Fellow Daoist Nuwa."

Ling Chi and Nuwa nodded with smiles. Hongjun looked at Ling Chi calmly and asked, "Whom did you recommend, fellow Daoist?"

“It’s far away, yet right before my eyes,” Ling Chi said with a smile.

All the sages frowned, thinking he was recommending himself.

"The one I'm recommending is your disciple." Ling Chi raised his hand and pointed to Haotian, the disciple standing to one side behind Hongjun.

"Um!?"

Everyone except Hongjun was stunned, and when they came to their senses, they were speechless.

Just as Ling Chi said, they couldn't argue anymore. To continue arguing would be tantamount to going against their teacher.

Hongjun's lips curled up slightly as he said, "In that case, Haotian and Yaochi, please come forward."

Haotian and Yaochi were both stunned. They walked forward in a daze and knelt down, saying, "Master."

Hongjun nodded and said, "From this day forward, Haotian will be the ruler of the Heavenly Court, known as the Jade Emperor, and Yaochi will be the Queen Mother of the West."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hongjun raised his hand and pointed, and Haotian transformed from a little Taoist boy into a majestic young man in his twenties or thirties, while Yaochi transformed from a little girl into a noble woman in the prime of her life.

Afterwards, Hongjun bestowed upon them the Haotian Mirror, the Haotian Pagoda, the Phoenix Jade Hairpin, and the Peach Tree, for their protection and to suppress the Heavenly Court's fortune.

Haotian and Yaochi were overjoyed and quickly expressed their gratitude, but Haotian did not forget the important matter: "Teacher, how can we present ourselves to the Heavenly Court?"

Hongjun said calmly, "You can decide this matter yourself."

After saying this, Hongjun said to Lingchi, "Fellow Daoist, follow me." Then he disappeared from the spot.

Ling Chi smiled slightly, grabbed Nuwa, and followed.

The next moment, the three arrived at a place with an illusory landscape, a place that seemed both real and unreal, indescribable, and was the abode of the Heavenly Dao, which governed the entire primordial world.

Hongjun sat upright on an auspicious cloud, raised his hand and pointed, and two auspicious clouds appeared: "Fellow Daoist, please sit."

Ling Chi gestured to Nuwa, then sat down on the auspicious cloud, wiggling his bottom comfortably: "This is truly auspicious cloud. Just this one has the quality of a top-grade innate spiritual treasure!"

Hongjun said calmly, "It's just a cloud. If you like it, you can take it with you when you leave."

As expected of Hongjun, he's incredibly wealthy and doesn't take his treasures seriously.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, Nuwa, take it with you when you leave." Ling Chi didn't stand on ceremony either, immediately accepting the gift, and even urging Nuwa to accept it as well. As the saying goes, one is obligated to accept gifts, and this was An Hongjun's way of showing his appreciation.

Hongjun smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you have quite the thick skin."

"It's nothing, it's a gift from you, fellow Daoist, how could I refuse?" Ling Chi chuckled and said, "I came here this time to help Fuxi secure a position. What do you think of the position of Emperor of the Human Race, fellow Daoist Hongjun?"

Hongjun glanced at Nuwa, noticing the tension and anticipation on her face, and said calmly, "Good."

Nuwa immediately breathed a sigh of relief and revealed a joyful smile: "Thank you, Dao Ancestor."

"No need," Hongjun said calmly. "Fellow Daoist Nuwa is the mother of the human race. It's not a good idea for her to stay in the Outer Heaven forever. She should take good care of the human race in the future."

This means they're setting conditions.

Under the Heavenly Dao, there must be a Holy Mother of the Human Race; otherwise, the Human Race would be like a rootless duckweed, about to collapse at any moment. This is not in the interest of the Heavenly Dao, so Hongjun took the opportunity to put forward conditions.

Nuwa nodded: "If the human race is in trouble, I will not stand idly by."

"good."

Hongjun turned to look at Lingchi and transmitted a thought to him; only the two of them could communicate.

Seeing this, Nuwa closed her eyes to rest and entered a "laid-back" mode.

"The souls of the deceased Lich and Demon races have not returned. Was this the work of you, fellow Daoist?" Hongjun asked.

Ling Chi smiled slightly: "They're already dead, why are you still so concerned, fellow Daoist? I know you're worried, but there's no need for that. I can assure you, they will never return to the Primordial World."

Hongjun's expression changed, and he asked, "What do you mean by this, fellow Daoist?"

"The literal meaning." Ling Chi smiled slightly: "They have existed as pawns of the Heavenly Dao for countless eons, and it's time for them to break free and enjoy a new life. Why should you, fellow Daoist, play the villain for no reason!"

Hongjun was silent for a moment: "If they will not affect the development of the prehistoric world, I will not pursue the matter any further."

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, that will absolutely not happen."

Hongjun nodded and said, "Haotian is rebuilding the Heavenly Court, but I'm afraid my disciples won't help him. I would appreciate your help, fellow Daoist."

"To what extent will the care be provided?" Ling Chi asked.