Chapter 224

The the Zixiao Palace Assembly, the highest-specification meeting openly held in the Honghuang world.

Led by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the ancient gods and great saints lent their support.

One Great Luo after another will rush to the the Zixiao Palace to discuss cosmic development and determine the future trend.

Although, the results discussed at this meeting often cannot be perfectly implemented, making everyone follow its rules——

When the situation turns sour and one sees oneself at a disadvantage, one will surely decisively tear up the agreement originally signed in the the Zixiao Palace……For instance, a certain Celestial Venerable in legend who refuses to reveal his true name once did something similar, clamorously calling for a reset of earth, water, fire, and wind.

Among those great divine ability users who can mix into the top tier, who is simple and easily manipulated? When such a rascal gets going, there is no ambiguity at all.

But usually, the Dao Ancestor still has considerable authority therein……As an embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, as the highest server of the Honghuang universe, having served as a tool for so long, his status remains not low.

Thus Hongjun saying he is looking forward to it is not wrong.

That is his home turf.

Regarding this, Fuxi the Great Saint merely chuckled, 'Then I, too, will wait and see.'

"Good, by then the assistant administrator of the Heavenly Dao should also be decided."

"Saint……Saint!"

"By losing the qualification to contend for an era's hegemony, and undertaking the busy work, sharing with Daoist Friend Hongjun the endless, moment‑by‑moment generation of Honghuang's cumbersome data‑processing tasks, in exchange one gains the endorsement of Honghuang authority, gaining the endorsement of fortune and combat power……"

"I don't know, how is everyone's preparation for this election work?"

He looked around at the great beings, but saw that many great divine ability users appeared confident and assured.

"Heh… looks like that day will be quite interesting, huh?"

Xihuang spoke with a playful tone, his gaze lingering, as if through the ages he saw a splendid drama unfolding.

But in this drama, who is the protagonist, who is the extra, and……who is the director?

Fuxi's smile grew more radiant, adding a touch of eeriness.

……

On the Suiyue Changhe, sometimes it is calm, sometimes huge waves surge, with undercurrents roiling.

Still, the one dog‑paddling forward in it is the same person.

But the same person's mindset has become completely different.

Before there was anxiety, unease, feeling very stimulated……but now Fengxi feels only composed, free as he wishes.

Achieving Great Luo.

Even if it is a temporarily appointed Great Luo.

Facing the Shijian Changhe, one no longer needs to be as cautious as before.

Of course, the former risks have faded, while new crises have increased.

The resonance of the chains binding the 'Creation Heavenly Demon Lord' in that forbidden land is a new obstacle on Fengxi's path of life.

"There shouldn't be any problem, right?"

Fengxi dog‑paddled on, pretending to still be a Taiyi living being, while in his heart he began to ponder.

"Although the previous call transfer caused a resonance……my quick reflexes also interfered with the signal to some extent."

"The resonance did happen, but Lord Houtu may not necessarily know it was because I caused it on the scene."

"Besides……there's still the one taking the blame."

The alarm rang, but the monitoring showed no one……that is Fengxi's lifeline.

However, in this process Rahu the Demon Ancestor might be pitied.

There are some troublemakers who just mess with the signal……and besides, they set up a false front there, leaving a bloody weapon bearing the demon ancestor's fingerprint.

This level of framing and blame‑shifting is so practiced……

"Rahu the Demon Ancestor……if I can escape this calamity, I will never forget your sacrifice and effort!"

"Once I achieve fame and status and rise to a high enough position, I will surely campaign for your dream of release from prison!"

To console his own conscience, Fengxi solemnly imposed on his future self the requirement to be a virtuous great being whose words are matched by deeds.

Of course, as clever as he is, he will always leave himself leeway and never overreach.

"——a sufficiently high position!"

What kind of position would enable one to work for a demon ancestor who has committed world‑destroying deeds, to help Rahu shed the white‑glove burden of the ancient god great saint placed upon him?

Even if it means ascending to become the Supreme Sovereign……for example, Haotian the August Emperor!

"Is that possible?"

"Whether it can be done or not is one thing, but at least my attitude is there!"

"As long as the intention is there, whether it succeeds or not……depends on the circumstances."

"To be human, one must have dreams……who knows, perhaps by chance I, Fengxi, have opened a path where gods slay gods and demons slay demons, subduing all opponents, offering them all to heaven, sweeping across past, present and future, making the vast Honghuang solely mine to reign supreme……"

Fengxi indulged in a pleasant dream for a while.

Only after being splashed several times by the rushing waves did he come to his senses.

"Well, this dream is too distant; for now I'd better stay grounded……"

Fengxi muttered while making the final revisions to his Great Luo job application to be submitted to Ancestor Witch Houtu.

The work of the Fortune Dao Master, he deeply feels there are too many pitfalls lurking behind……high rank and authority are no doubt, but a careless mistake could blow him to bits, leaving no remains.

Better to steadily first pass through the Five Virtues Dao, relying on one's own ability, to become a Great Luo who oversees Yin Virtue and Fortune Virtue.

"Before that, I still need to meet that one……"

Fengxi sighed.

And, pointing his finger like a sword, he tapped it between his eyebrows.

In a dazed moment, a transcendent flash of spiritual light shone, illuminating the ages, illuminating himself, illuminating a segment of his life's trajectory, calling for a change.

That was the first historic solo meeting between Fengxi and Fuxi!

It was there that Fengxi heard many secret rumors, obtained a great cheat, and found himself forced onto a path that would likely stab the ancestor witch Houtu in the ribs.

Heaven knows, Fengxi originally wanted to be a great loyal minister, hoping to leave behind a beautiful legend of a wise ruler and virtuous subject.

Unfortunately…

Fengxi shook his head, and then a fragment of his consciousness crossed ages, arriving countless years ago, at the moment when Xihuang granted him the "Qi Luck Merit System".

At that moment, Xihuang calmly held the light cluster of the "Qi Luck Merit System" and sent it into Fengxi's true spirit.

This was the past Fengxi, a Fengxi with only Golden Immortal cultivation.

But likewise, he could also be the temporary Qi Luck Dao Lord, the Will of the Great Luo!

The Great Luo—boundless spacetime, eternal and free… Fengxi felt he should have the right to say "no," or to ask for an answer.

But the facts told him… he was far off!

Just as Fengxi's consciousness took command of the past, about to act against his original course, a great fear suddenly rose in his heart, and he deeply realized his own weakness and impotence—

In the Great Luo, compared to some beings, he was still a newbie!

Different heights bring different perspectives.

Xihuang's seemingly plain gift of a cheat was in fact an unstoppable mighty force that blocked and suppressed every change Fengxi prepared to make.

Even if he could suddenly erupt with Great Luo power, the result would be the same: he would be bound by an irresistible restraint, unable to move an inch.

He could only watch as the Qi Luck Merit System merged with his true spirit… and at the instant of contact, the tiniest fissure of time appeared, drawing his consciousness.

Fengxi hesitated a moment, then let his consciousness seep in, entering a space transcendent and independent of Honghuang's temporal order.

There, the thought of the Great Sage Fuxi lingered, shifting its true form, smiling and waiting.

Fengxi thought, then honestly approached, changed his form, and respectfully said, "Great Sage Fuxi, how have you been?"

"I'm fine for now, but I won't be able to say that later." Xihuang chuckled, saying, "Besides, you're too reckless… how could you just show up like that?"

"If I hadn't anticipated it, calculated the time you would choose, and prepared in advance, things would have gotten serious…"

"Did you see that little phoenix outside?"

"This is an existence deeply involved with a certain ancestor witch of the Wu Clan."

Fengxi heard this, froze slightly, was about to observe carefully, but was told to stop.

"Don't look, her spiritual sense is keen… she once braved wind and wave, enduring countless battles, even when she first rose, she was often assassinated, yet she survived countless times and made it to today."

"She is the supreme leader of the phoenix lineage, having honed her life-preserving skill to an unbelievable degree, able to stack the thickest defense, pile the highest HP, and take the deadliest blows!"

"Even if killed, she can rebirth, giving herself continued life and stamina to fight again!"

Xihuang introduced her grandly and in great detail, leaving Fengxi clicking his tongue.

Both because the current form of the legendary phoenix progenitor amazed him, and because of its unexpected connection to the Wu Clan.

Although regarding the latter, he had already guessed somewhat… but now, upon confirmation, he still couldn't help feeling a bit astonished, having to marvel at how some great beings hedge their bets.

"Is it the Jumang Ancestor Witch?" Fengxi whispered.

"Yes." Xihuang nodded.

Fengxi said nothing.

All right.

If the Demon Race wins, the phoenix lineage has already joined with the highest tribal status, and its future status will not be low.

The Wu Clan wins?

Under the Jumang Ancestor Witch's manipulation, some assets can be transferred in place, directly holding part of human shares.

No wonder the phoenix lineage's deep influence on humanity—phoenix totem, phoenix culture.

Similar benefits might also apply to dragons.

But the difference is…

There are people who shout every day about slaying dragons.

Are there any guys who yell about slaying phoenixes?

Even if there are, their number is pitifully small, not even comparable to those who want to slay dragons.

Keeping a low profile, the phoenix lineage lives a comfortable life.

Occasionally they let out a cry, which can also be used for propaganda.

For example… Phoenix Cry Mount Qi!

As a key vocal for the opening of a great calamity, to show legitimacy.

Fengxi confirmed it.

Some things really shouldn't be investigated deeply.

Even if investigated, one shouldn't expose it.

Otherwise the outcome… you can refer to Gangzu.

"These great beings hedge their bets so skillfully… it makes me, Feng so-and-so, feel ashamed."

Fengxi silently sighed in his heart.

Each one, they profit from both humanity and the Demon Race… if the Demon Race wins, they are top-tier great demon gods, exalted status; if humanity wins, they are also objects of totem worship—how could their status be low?

"The path of humanity is not easy…"

Fengxi knows this is the price an utterly impoverished people must pay to rise… without great beings' investment, how could they possibly contend with the Demon Race that has accumulated countless years of reserves?

As an exchange, merely releasing a portion of shares is barely acceptable.

"If possible, it's best to take them back… even if not taken back, we must minimize the influence, letting the clan serve the majority rather than become puppets of some great beings."

Fengxi tried to stand from the perspective of humanity as a whole, and immediately had an idea.

Although attracting investment while rising, then later scheming to kick out partners after success seems somewhat underhanded… but what is that for a people's collective will?

If not ruthless enough, people will worry it won't go far!

"Suppress each totem one by one, and the mountains representing their will… like feudal lords, overthrow them, then establish the most orthodox object of worship, boosting cohesion and forming a unified pattern."

Fengxi almost naturally understood the path forward for humanity…… but these are all work after victory, still the responsibility of the person in charge of human affairs, the human emperor king; it seems unrelated to Fengxi's current situation.

So those thoughts merely turned in his mind a bit and then settled, letting him turn his attention back to inquire about some issues he cared about.

What is Pangu?

What exactly were the inner workings of the previous era?

What exactly is the essence of the struggle in the Lich Great Tribulation?

Where does the origin lie of the Qi Luck Dao Master identity, the mire vortex that Fengxi is currently caught up in?

……

Many, many.

Fengxi was full of questions.

He didn't want to die someday in the future only to die in a vague, unclear manner.

Fuxi the Great Sage chuckled, "Some of these questions I can tell you, others I cannot; you need to comprehend them yourself."

"Like the origin of Pangu, that is something you can know."

Fengxi's ears perked up instantly.

"This position can actually be competed for… How? Surprised?" Xihuang said calmly, "Don't look so doubtful with your mouth wide open."

"Pangu, after all, is basically a Chaos demon god… What is a Chaos demon god? You should know by now—they are all Great Luo."

"Pangu is also a Great Luo, a member of Heaven's Will…… what's so strange about that?"

"It's just that he's too strong—strong enough to make many Great Luo doubt their lives—so they exalted him too high; but essentially, any Great Luo is qualified to covet Pangu's position."

"How to do it?" Fengxi blurted out the question immediately…… obviously, he is also ambitious.

"The process of Pangu opening heaven has already told the world the method." Fuxi chuckled, "Victory in the Great Luo Dao struggle, slaying all Great Luo of an era, honoring only oneself supreme, able to freely manipulate the epoch—this is Pangu!"

Fengxi's mouth twitched, speechless.

"Of course, no need to be that brutal……" Xihuang shifted tone, "Actually, just need to suppress the Great Luo who firmly oppose; the rest will agree with your will."

"That depends on one's means—whether one can manage and unite people's hearts."

Upon hearing this, Fengxi suddenly realized something.

"In that case, the Dragon-Phoenix Great Tribulation should be a Great Luo Dao struggle, right?"

"Did it still produce a result?"

"Then Pangu……"

Smack!

Fuxi the Great Sage snapped his fingers, smiling brightly, "You guessed right."

"In that Great Luo Dao struggle, I—the Qi Luck Dao Master, your senior—relied on the excellent method of making money together, sharing wealth, gaining the support of many innate deities……"

"They can dislike me as a god."

"But they cannot dislike my money."

"I bribed most of the Great Luo camp and eliminated the opposition, successfully securing Pangu's position, acting tyrannically without equal!"

"But in the end…… I messed up, off by one move."

(End of chapter)