Chapter 1: Being Born Human, I Am Honored

Solemn pure land, sacred hall.

Fengxi wandered here aimlessly, surprised and curious.

The hall, its height matching the heavens and its breadth level with the earth, seemed to be the only thing in the world.

Every floor tile exuded an eternal aura, undamaged, unworn, never fading.

Exquisite like flawless white jade, flowing with a faint radiance, it was a splendid beauty beyond Fengxi's ability to describe.

"Is this the world after death?"

He sighed in such a way.

——Yes, Fengxi is already dead.

Because he acted bravely for justice, he was stabbed twelve times by a knife-wielding assailant, losing too much blood and suffering organ damage.

Even though he was finally sent to the hospital for rescue, there was little hope of survival.

When his consciousness was fuzzy and he lingered between life and death, he faintly heard the sighs of the busy rescuing doctors: "Rescue efforts are ineffective..."

"Alas, such a fine young man, just gone like that..."

"What a pity!"

……

"Yeah, it's a bit of a pity."

Fengxi's body was slightly translucent——like a legendary soul, drifting about in this majestic hall, his thoughts turning, passing the boredom: "How long have I lived?"

"However, although it's a pity, I have no regrets."

"There are always some things that require some people to step forward."

He was very optimistic and open-minded; even in death he felt no remorse, with little regret or resentment.

His spirit was pure; though not claiming to be flawless, it was full of the vigorous vitality of reform and progress.

It seemed that such a mindset resonated, and this vast, solemn, lofty hall began to show a completely new change.

Streams of light condensed from the void.

Then they quickly gathered together, transforming into a curtain of light.

Light and shadow faded, the images flowed, as if something was being projected.

"Huh?" Fengxi watched curiously; it was like a holographic 3D projection, drawing his attention.

One image after another flashed by; slowly, he understood.

——That was the struggle experience of the human ancestors who rose amidst the vast expanse!

It was the history of humanity on Earth, now presented before his eyes!

Hunger, illness, cold…… everything, everything, were obstacles for a tribe.

But in the end, they were all conquered, thus giving rise to a great and splendid civilization!

In freezing cold, someone drilled wood to make fire, sewed skins into clothing.

When food was scarce, someone wove nets to catch fish, farmed and raised livestock.

When epidemics broke out, someone tested medicines on themselves, tasting a hundred herbs.

When floods raged, someone traversed the eight wildernesses, opened mountains and guided waters.

……

One after another, each deed is among the most moving ancient achievements.

Passed down in the bloodline, enduring through myriad ages without extinction!

When the images flowed to the blazing fire of civilization, the establishment of national order, and the descendants of Flame Yellow no longer needed to worry about being helplessly bound by the heavens and earth, the curtain of light then shattered.

What took its place was a startling transformation.

At some unknown moment, a towering deity appeared here.

This is a goddess.

But the terrifying thing is…… her form is too huge!

Thousands of miles? Tens of thousands of miles?

An inexpressible majesty flowed; she seemed able to prop open a universe, overlooking the ages.

A gorgeously colored robe draped over the goddess's body.

Upon it, cosmic stars shone, vast lands rose and fell, varied and colorful, boundlessly splendid.

Fengxi's soul trembled, fear rising from the deepest depths of his spirit.

——This is the gap in life's energy level, the oppression of the fundamental difference between god and man!

However, such fear, such oppression, flashed and vanished.

It seemed to fully grasp his condition; the vast, boundless majesty contracted under the will of that goddess.

It gave Fengxi room to breathe, so he would not be obliterated to ash by a mere breath.

"Having seen all that before......"

"Being born human, can you be proud? Can you be glorious?"

An ethereal, supremely grand divine voice, as if coming from the horizon, trembled in Fengxi's ears—this was the supreme deity inquiring.

"No." Fengxi first nodded, then shook his head, "I am neither proud nor glorious."

"How could I rely on the achievements of my predecessors as the source of my own pride?"

"Oh?" The goddess paused in tone, "Then what do you think?"

"Being born human, I am truly honored!" Fengxi's eyes gleamed, "Grateful and thankful, mighty is humanity!"

"Then..." the goddess smiled, "If given the chance to choose, would you be willing to make sacrifices and contributions for the rise of humanity?"

"Of course!" Fengxi declared righteously, but in the next moment he revealed something, "However, may I ask a question......"

Where do I need to go to make a contribution for the human race?

Naturally, it is the most ancient era; one must cut through brambles and forge a path.

Is that so? Fengxi's voice trailed off, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face—having him go to a world where material resources are scarce, living conditions harsh, medicine lacking, to fight heaven for the sake of humanity?

Hmm… Sounds rather dangerous, huh?

Forgive my boldness... he plucked up courage to ask, "May I know what the other option is?"

It is simply that nothing of what is happening now has ever occurred." The goddess said playfully, "Your destiny will return to its original proper course."

Fengxi's face turned green in an instant.

Proper course?

What is the proper course?

What is his proper course?

If I recall correctly… he has already been declared beyond rescue!

Where does one go after death?

Is there reincarnation? Is there an underworld?

With a jumble of miscellaneous thoughts turning in his mind, Fengxi's heart began to waver.

Um, I forgot to introduce myself… really shouldn't have." The goddess said leisurely, "In your legends, I seem to be called—Heaven‑following, emulating Houtu, the Sovereign of Earth?"

Opening the cycle of reincarnation, controlling the underworld!

In an instant, Fengxi's already green face turned white with a swish.

Deathly pale!

With difficulty swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he solemnly swore, "To strive for humanity, to brave boiling water and fire, what is life and death?"

Is it the ancient era?

Is it to fight heaven and earth?

Go!

You must go!

Not going is not human!

Failing to go would shame the ancestors of humanity above and the forebears below!

At this moment, Fengxi felt a great awakening arise in his heart.

He resolved to strive for the rise of humanity, to devote himself utterly until death!

After all…

After all, who made the afterworld be managed by this big shot before him?

Very good." Houtu the goddess expressed her satisfaction, "For your such firm resolve, I will grant you some aid."

Immortal life, the power to move mountains and fill seas, the divine ability to pluck and command the stars…

These, you will all possess.

Fengxi's eyes instantly shone like a sea of stars.

He felt overjoyed beyond measure; these promises were so lavish they almost took his breath away.

Great… What is the ancient era? Where is it? Quickly send me there! I can't wait any longer!" Fengxi clenched his fists, his fighting spirit soaring to the utmost.

That era, that world, is called—" Houtu the goddess smiled, "Honghuang!"

From delight to dread, Fengxi needed only an instant.

As he was being sent away, his expression froze into an extreme abstract painting, accompanied by a faint wail, "Honghuang… ahhh!"

I don't want to go to that damned place!

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