Chapter 203: Application for Employment in the Great Luo — Bravely Facing Fire and Water, the Majesty of Nüwa

It must be an illusion.

Fengxi patted his own forehead.

I, Feng Mou, have always been cautious and meticulous, prioritizing the heart, and I am versed in the supreme strategy among the Thirty-Six Stratagems.

When did you get so bold and fickle, still not having attained the Dao of Great Luo, yet already thinking about how to challenge the three thousand demon gods?

Illusion!

It must be an illusion!

Fengxi silently suppressed his boiling blood and impulse.

He once had grand ambitions and wonderful fantasies, but he understood better what it means to gaze at the stars while keeping his feet on the ground.

One must walk step by step, eat bite by bite; such a lofty obstacle as the Infinite Great Calamity is not something I, at present, should consider.

Fengxi muttered, "I still need to fully grasp the profundity of attaining the Dao of Great Luo, and figure out how to advance fastest after attaining it, how to become a senior Great Luo or even a Great Divine Ability user, rather than just a unit of measurement in the Great Luo..."

Fortunately, thanks to the blessing of Houtu Ancestral Witch, this journey through the ages, witnessing history, has yielded great gains; at the very least, attaining the Dao is no problem.

Such a harvest, I am very satisfied... even if I leave, it was worthwhile.

It is time to leave.

The mini Houtu tattoo on Fengxi's forehead glowed ever brighter.

This reminded him that his time to stay was short... even if he did not consciously call upon the great Houtu Ancestral Witch's divine name to take her away, he could not remain long in this span of ages.

—Honghuang Heaven and Earth are rejecting!

This is a world's instinct, the inevitable result of the Great Dao's operation trending toward stability.

Especially with the emergence of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who voluntarily took on the duties of Heavenly Dao spirit and Honghuang steward, toiling for the universe's development, busy with all kinds of tasks, patching things up...

For those who have messed up spacetime and lack permission, the transmigrators, this is not very friendly.

The more active one is, the greater the repulsive force.

Even someone as honest and steady as Fengxi is about to be expelled back.

The Dao Ancestor operates the Heavenly Dao, controls the origin, promotes creation; in the stream of spacetime, a strange aura gradually accumulates, attaching to time travelers, continually building up.

That is a pure coercive force, correcting temporal variables... the further on, the more terrifying it becomes, capable of tearing apart all beings in the world who have not attained Great Luo.

Fengxi felt this pressure and curled his lip.

He finally glanced back at this era's Honghuang mountains and rivers, etched it firmly in his heart, then gave up resistance.

In an instant, Fengxi was flicked away, shattered the normal spacetime order, fell into the mysterious Suiyue Changhe, splashing up a wave neither big nor small.

Splash!

A carp leapt, and Fengxi stood gracefully upon the river.

He could have taken the quick passage opened by Houtu to return swiftly.

But after a moment's thought...

How boring would that be?

Changing methods, sailing the Suiyue Changhe... saying it out loud, how cool would that be?

With the mini Houtu guiding the way, Fengxi does not fear getting lost.

Moreover, with his current cultivation, he need not overly worry about the beings in this time-long river... as long as he does not collide with the dojo of some mighty one stationed in this river.

At once, Fengxi's playful heart surged, and he even truly built a small boat, sitting cross-legged upon it.

Too bad.

On the Suiyue Changhe, occasionally the wind rises and the waves surge.

A great wave came, and he drooped down into the sea, floundering as he swam.

As he swam, Fengxi unexpectedly bumped into an acquaintance... no, a familiar bird.

Kong Xuan!

This direct heir of the phoenix lineage is also bravely crossing the ages, his pair of wings flapping joyfully.

Brother Feng!

The little peacock waved its wings and greeted Fengxi.

Hey! Little Kong Xuan, you're here too?

Fengxi struggled to approach.

After a brief conversation, the two quickly became acquainted and exchanged information.

I see... if they are important seeds of the Great Luo Dao Lineage, they could have the chance to be sent to the Dragon Phoenix Era to witness that history!

Fengxi clicked his tongue.

Clearly, he is not the only one receiving such treatment.

Yes, yes!

The little peacock's eyes clear, "It's rare to have Pangu the Great God personally descend to this era; how could we not go witness it?"

My elders say we should deeply feel the spirit of sacrifice as the gods of that era struggled and resisted the Demon Calamity, listen to Pangu the Great God's teachings; this is a public lecture that every cultivator hoping to break through Great Luo should attend... When I return, I must also write a ten‑billion‑word reflection to submit, ensuring genuine feeling, for it is to be reviewed by Fuxi Teacher.

Fengxi's expression changed, his gaze upon Kong Xuan full of sympathy—

Kid, you've had it rough!

Huh? Doesn't your Houtu give you such a requirement?" Kong Xuan asked curiously, "This rumor is precisely the formal application for employment in the Great Luo Heavenly Will... even if all conditions are met, one must have this process to be complete, to receive formal protection, so as not to be blocked by the Demon Lord when breaking through.

Perhaps Houtu momentarily overlooked it," Fengxi said, then shook his head, "but when I return, she will surely bring it up.

As he spoke, his eyes slowly narrowed.

Hmm...

Fengxi pondered, beginning to organize the draft in his mind—

So that when the Ancestral Witch demands it, he can quickly write an excellent essay... this will truly show Fengxi's clear understanding of the gods' great virtues and his profound feeling from this journey through the ages.

——Although Fengxi didn't know, who was the Trumpet opened by Ancestor Witch Houtu during the Dragon and Phoenix era?

However, it doesn't matter.

Just praise them together.

【Mmm… there's a lightning zone we have to jump over—Great Sage Fuxi!】

【After all, Ancestor Witch often complains to me that Xihuang has too many schemes; this honest person of hers can't quite cope… she's full of resentment!】

Fengxi silently reduced the proportion of Fuxi in the article.

And with Xihuang reduced, what remains relatively more… is the Great Compassionate and Merciful Goddess Nüwa.

【Ancestor Witch… seems to have some kind of disagreement with Goddess Nüwa?】

Fengxi pondered, 【Should I also reduce her part?】

【But if I reduce her too… praising other divinities makes me feel a bit guilty!】

【After all, although they performed brilliantly in resisting the demon calamity… ultimately, during the earlier Dragon and Phoenix faction's slaughter, they lost too many points; how could they be like Goddess Nüwa, who toiled tirelessly, stayed out of conflict, and only did good deeds?】

Fengxi secretly sighed in his heart.

Although he used to engage in false propaganda, fake advertisements, and all kinds of grandiose deception… if you look into it deeply, Fengxi still has a bottom line.

【Forget it, I won't delete the content praising Goddess Nüwa; at most I'll change direct praise of people into accolades for her contributions… this is my last bit of stubbornness.】

Fengxi shook his head, lamenting how hard it is to be this loyal subject.

He constantly wavers between loyalty and conscience, jumping back and forth… Is it easy for him? No, it's not!

……

Fengxi and Kong Xuan had a delightful conversation.

Through this little peacock, he learned many interesting pieces of secret information.

「Peaches are delicious. 」 The little peacock swallowed, 「I've accompanied Master Fuxi to Jade Capital Mountain several times, and each time I was given a big basket. 」

「Mmm… ginseng fruit is also not bad! 」

「It's just Patriarch Zhenyuan; he doesn't seem as generous as the Dao Ancestor… I'm only allowed to gnaw three. 」 Listening to Kong Xuan's explanation, Fengxi didn't want to speak.

He hasn't eaten any of these innate spiritual fruits, so what right does he have to speak?

The little peacock's refined life truly makes this little Wu, bound to the Wu Clan's great ship and constantly thinking how to harm… no, to oppose the Demon Race, feel deep envy.

The Phoenix Clan, although heavily damaged in the war of the previous era, still retains its foundation; various relationship networks remain, extending into all quarters, and they have acquaintances with many holy mighty beings.

After discussing the innate spiritual fruits, Kong Xuan then talked about meat.

This made Fengxi feel confident.

There's nothing to compare with spiritual fruits; surely the meat won't be lacking either? Fengxi, after all, rose to prominence on Kunlun Mountain and has even tasted Taiyi-level dragon meat! Thus, Fengxi and Kong Xuan happily reached an agreement.

Commenting on the meat quality of the myriad races…

「Ah… the most memorable thing for me was once at Aunt Nüwa's place. 」

The little peacock's saliva stretched out long and long.

「That day, Aunt Nüwa set up a cauldron, and beside it there was also a grill. 」

「The three-light divine water inside the cauldron was boiled by the fire; the fire under the grill burned paulownia wood. 」

「Only with top‑grade conditions can one cook the most perfect feast. 」

Kong Xuan's eyes grew vacant——he was completely immersed in his memories.

「On the grill was a pair of bird wings; when the primal Chaos fire burned them, fragrant oil sputtered out…… it really smelled wonderful, wonderful! 」

「Inside the cauldron…… based on my years of experience, that should be a pot of fish soup——although that fresh aroma surpasses the limits of my cognition……」

Kong Xuan vividly described it to Fengxi, making him feel as if he were there…… it was so tempting! 「That's a supreme delicacy I had never imagined or seen before…… At the time I asked Aunt Nüwa, what are these two dishes? 」

「Aunt Nüwa laughed and told me——that's not two dishes, but one dish. 」

「Just, the dish's name is rather special—what is it called…… 【Assaulting the Soup, Treading the Fire】? 」

「Yes! That's the name! 」

「Assaulting the Soup, Treading the Fire! 」

Kong Xuan let out a long breath.

「Have you eaten it? What's it like? 」 Fengxi eagerly asked.

「No. 」 Kong Xuan shook his head regretfully, deeply saddened, 「Aunt Nüwa doesn't allow me to eat even a bit. 」

「She told me——this meat is fine for her to eat, but not for me. 」

「Because to her, this is just retribution—someone once boasted to her face that they would bravely assault the soup and tread the fire, then later sneakily betrayed, became a two‑faced traitor, and horribly harmed her… So when the chance came, she genuinely took that person's parts and put them through the assault‑the‑soup‑tread‑the‑fire ordeal, making them fulfill their oath, and everyone would support her. 」

As Kong Xuan spoke to this point, Fengxi inexplicably felt a chill run down his spine…… He seriously pondered whether he had ever said something similar.

【Mmm… yes.】

【I've said it in front of Ancestor Witch……】

【Then it's fine…… How could I betray Ancestor Witch?】

【All settled, all settled!】

Fengxi lowered his heart that had been raised, and continued listening to Kong Xuan's narration.

「But I can't…… After all, what right do I have to form karmic ties with a mighty being? 」 Kong Xuan said candidly, his eyes clear and pure, 「Just for a bite to eat? I can't even control my own desires. 」

「So in the end, I voluntarily withdrew from Aunt Nüwa's kitchen. 」

The little peacock spread its wings, 「But that meat's aroma remains fresh in my memory, feeling unforgettable for eternity. 」

「If it were me, I too would find it unforgettable for eternity…… the flesh of a mighty being! 」 Fengxi's mouth twitched.

Kong Xuan's words added something to his inner image of Goddess Nüwa——

「It turns out this goddess isn't purely kind and virtuous; she also has a decisive, lethal side! When a mighty being deceives her and horribly harms her, she must certainly make them reap retribution, fulfilling their oath! 」

With bloody facts, she tells anyone——Goddess Nüwa must not be offended!

Unmatched overbearing aura!

"Nüwa niangniang is too overbearing……" Fengxi said.

"Yes yes!" Kong Xuan nodded repeatedly, very reverent, "Actually I feel that the goddesses between heaven and earth are all overbearing and strong…… Jinmu Niangniang oversees slaughter and conquest, Doumu Shishu once pardoned myriad stars, Qinyuan Shishu's attainment in assassination on a path lets many male divinities dodge upon seeing him……"

The little peacock listed them one by one.

Finally, both agreed that the group of Honghuang goddesses was very strong, capable of holding up half the sky of Honghuang.

Yah!

Kong Xuan, who was happily chatting, let out a soft cry——the jade pendant on his body glowed.

"My clan is calling me back…… I can't continue chatting with you." He looked toward Fengxi.

"Since that's the case, you should hurry back; don't delay your proper business." Fengxi said.

"Mm…… see you next time!" Kong Xuan waved his wings.

The next moment, a wondrous, endless mysterious light enveloped him, and he vanished from this place.

Fengxi blinked, blinked again…… then he continued to roam through the years.

This is an exercise that heavily tests one's strength.

In the Suiyue Changhe, there are too many strange phenomena and dangers; it is a region where only a Great Luo can roam freely.

Fortunately, Fengxi's combat power counts as the most outstanding below Great Luo, and he can still hold up.

Of course.

This is under the condition that no accidents occur.

If an accident occurs, then it's hard to say.

And in the Shijian Changhe, there is absolutely no shortage of accidents.

After wandering in it for a long time, Fengxi fortunately saw a——

Great Luo!

He stood with hands behind his back on a reef in the Suiyue Changhe, looking down upon the waves of time, very imposing.

Fengxi saw this scene, stood far away, then silently changed course, swimming to the side.

He did not try to engage with that Great Luo, and that Great Luo did nothing to make things difficult for Fengxi.

After all, Fengxi's body was full of Houtu ancestral witch aura, telling anyone who saw his presence——this is a person of Houtu!

Fengxi, however, has a backer.

As long as he does not provoke trouble on his own, no Great Luo bored enough would want to slap Houtu's face.

One slip, and a fresh innate spiritual treasure will be forged.

Therefore, that Great Luo merely glanced at Fengxi, then turned his gaze back, no longer paying attention.

He was just muttering to himself.

"It should be right here."

"By passing through this node, breaking through the past, perhaps I can dispel the doubts in my heart——"

"Why do I always feel that the history of the Dragon-Phoenix Era…… is too fake, too fake?"

"It's fake like…… a drama schemed out by tacit agreement?"

"Under the dust of time in the years, what secrets have been buried? Seeing it, grasping it, could it allow my Dao to advance further?"

This Great Luo paced back and forth on the reef.

Sharp-eared and clear-sighted, Fengxi hearing these words, at this moment his fluttering speed also slowed down, unconsciously turning back.

And he wasn't kept waiting long……

Cough cough, this is an extra chapter four donated by reader 'Vanity? Duke'…… should have been made up last month, but dragged to now…… Author feels too ashamed.

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