Chapter 231

As for Nüwa's side, you needn't worry at all.

Houtu looked at Fengxi and smiled, "Although I am of the Wu Clan, she of the Demon Race… but in reality, our interests largely coincide."

Especially in managing the human race, she will not drag me down; she will only become my aide.

Houtu was very confident, both in her words and between the lines, revealing to Fengxi what kind of secret deal she had with Nüwa.

A pair of goddesses rumored among outsiders to be contending over the Great Dao, yet they have so mysteriously united……

If Fengxi didn't know clearly, one might think they were the same person, possibly even get confused.

Of course, even if he now understands the inside story, he must go along with the act, wildly praising Houtu's ancestral witch, lavishly praising his boss as awesome, the art of forming alliances and countering them reaching a divine level, even achieving the feat of turning the top brass of the opposing Demon Race.

The foremost in scheming!

Fengxi is shameless.

He spat out a string of praises, lauding Houtu as unmatched in heaven and earth, with wisdom and talent peerless in the world, capable of pushing forward the Heavenly Dao and thrashing Xihuang at any moment! Houtu modestly nodded, accepting all these compliments.

After a little while, when Fengxi felt a bit parched, she finally said satisfiedly, "Alright, say less of these from now on… After all, although we can look down on the enemy strategically, we must still give them due respect tactically."

That Feng Hou plan targets a human emperor… Although I devised it with all my wit, we cannot assume certain victory; we must remain modest and handle things meticulously.

Especially you, little Fengxi, you are the most crucial core of the whole plan, bearing the important mission of an undercover agent; you must proceed steadily, plan before acting, and cannot make a mistake.

I can only give you limited help from the sidelines… having Nüwa cooperate to secure you an internal position as leader of the Wind Clan is the utmost I can do.

As for how far you can go and how successful you'll ultimately be… that still depends on your business ability.

Houtu smiled lightly, "Fortunately, besides me, you also have a background."

Yandi!

Although this guy, I think he's a bit unreliable.

But at critical moments, he surely can be of use.

Houtu calculated chips for Fengxi, "Your relationship with him, even if karmic ties have been severed now, still retains some incense affinity."

If one day Yandi faces Huangdi, would he still be at a disadvantage?

Then you can openly, under the identity of Feng Hou, do some ideological work on him, persuading him to surrender.

Secretly resume your true form, reach a deal with him, and grasp his military strength.

That way, you can have an additional force at your disposal.

Thus, how could we not win!

Houtu's plan was arranged very thoroughly.

If that day ever comes, Fengxi will definitely be powerful, even terrifyingly powerful.

The Feng Hou identity controls the most ancient orthodox power of the human clans.

With Fengxi's identity comes Houtu's aid, and the dispatch of undercover officers to Huangdi's subordinates.

The Yandi trumpet identity gains support from a human emperor's foundation, from top talent to basic units, nothing lacking.

What a luxurious lineup! One could even declare oneself emperor and sweep the world.

Moreover, as an undercover agent striking a heartfelt blow? Rising up from the core of Huangdi's forces……

Perhaps people will witness the downfall of a sovereign and the collapse of a massive power.

"Stealing the fruits of victory……"

Fengxi turned some thoughts, "Poor Huangdi, after all his hard work, he may end up making a wedding dress for others."

"He became a blade for nothing, cleansing retail investors for the major shareholder behind humanity, consolidating shares, while he himself gained nothing."

He secretly shook his head.

The game between great divine beings is truly insane.

The winner takes all, the loser gets nothing.

"Tsk."

"To devise such a plan, Lady Nüwa is certainly no naive innocent……"

"Great Sage Fuxi, he actually managed to trap her back then?"

"He moved out all her property and wealth, leaving only an empty treasury so bare it would make even a mouse weep."

Fengxi thought again, "Hmm…… possibly the order is somewhat off."

"Perhaps it's because Nüwa once fell into a huge pit set by Fuxi, had the fruits of victory picked clean by others, toiled for nothing, and ended up on the heavenly platform……"

"Thus, she began to earnestly study yin and yang schemes, achieving the Houtu I see now……"

"Then, after testing her skills, she turned her gaze to a human emperor, plotting and scheming, hoping to make Huangdi do unpaid work for Nüwa……"

The first in fruit-picking technique in the Honghuang world——Fuxi.

And as the saying goes, a great master produces great disciples.

Having an elder brother like a father's instruction, Nüwa is now clearly able to graduate and begin practice.

Fengxi is quite fortunate, as a pawn, personally experiencing it, being influenced and immersed.

Perhaps this is the meaning of passing the torch.

Fengxi pondered.

After staying with Houtu for a long time, seeing much, being subtly influenced, perhaps he also hopes to max out this skill.

But……

"I just don't know when that time will be……"

"I……"

"Should I prepare to reap whose fruit? Who will make me work for nothing?"

"Tsk……"

"To scheme against a peak mighty figure, just thinking about it makes one's blood boil!"

A flicker of aspiration crossed Fengxi's eyes, almost making him lose himself in his grand dream.

Fortunately, Houtu's chattering voice quickly brought him back to his senses.

"...... After some time, come with me to see Nüwa."

"Just get familiar with her there."

"Of course, this is still secondary."

"The main point is to get familiar with her subordinates and expand your network."

Houtu said, "Although we have internally decided you will become the Wind Lord, the procedure still needs to be followed."

"You need to understand the power of the Wind Clan clearly."

"Especially the heads of each domain within it."

"These are surely the trusted aides of Fuxi and Nüwa……They won't establish their own clans outside, but instead hold trumpet posts in the Wind Clan, handling the operation of various affairs."

"Getting to know and getting along with them is better than suddenly being parachuted in later to become the Wind Lord."

"This is hoping Fengxi will live up to expectations, rather than relying solely on a personnel appointment."

"I understand," Fengxi said, nodding.

"Good that you understand," Houtu said. "Once you've gotten familiar, the birth of humanity should be near."

"If you do your work well, by then you'll likely have a small opportunity."

"Huh?" Fengxi wondered.

"Running errands for Nüwa and such, then scooping up a little merit from creating humans." Houtu chuckled lightly.

"Really!" Fengxi's eyes instantly brightened.

"Of course." Houtu nodded. "But it can only be a little, not too much."

"After all, this merit is the basic registered capital of the entire human company, combined with prospects to attract other great powers to invest……This is a public account, cannot be messed with."

"Being able to hope to scoop a little merit is already not bad……It can be seen as Nüwa prepaying you a salary for working at the Wind Clan."

"So, in the future, don't let her down with your performance." Houtu reminded.

"I guarantee I won't!"

Fengxi gave a solemn assurance.

Houtu nodded satisfied, "Having this mindset is good." Saying this, she shifted tone: "Alright, the undercover work is like this. When you go down, besides submitting ten billion characters of historical insights, make sure to move around more with Mu, Hong……and those few."

"Cultivate tacit understanding and friendship beforehand, so cooperation will be easier later."

"Mmm." Fengxi replied repeatedly, "I will."

Actually, there's no need for Houtu to point it out deliberately.

He, Fengxi, what an all-around capable person!

Usually, he focuses on socializing and has good relations with several Great Luo.

Like Mu.

Back then, after nearly dying from drinking, he began cultivating a relationship with this great witch……who saved his life at a critical moment!

Since then, Fengxi has been safe and sound, with no further accidents.

But the contact has never been cut off.

And it's not just this Great Luo.

Many great witches of Houtu's department also have a bit of connection with Fengxi.

After all……

After all, who made Fengxi the trusted minister of Ancestral Witch Houtu? Although his cultivation is a bit lacking.

Just like a considerate eunuch beside the emperor, who would dare offend him?

Especially, this "eunuch" also has talent, a bright future, and barring accidents will surely become a Great Luo member—a huge potential stock.

One side has intention, the other has desire……naturally they got mixed together.

Now, the work arrangements of Ancestral Witch Houtu, the teammates……

For Fengxi, it's not a problem.

So.

After Fengxi went down and wrote a flamboyant ninety-nine-billion-character application for joining the Great Luo, he began visiting colleagues with ease, carrying small gifts bought with saved salary from previous years, amidst the host's repeated "You're welcome, you're welcome," and the work progressed very smoothly.

Mu: "Fengxi is a good comrade, he endures hardship, is diligent and willing to work……"

Hong: "This comrade Fengxi has the good virtue of enthusiastic helpfulness, a cultivator of noble character in the new era, loving Honghuang, loving the collective……"

Yi: "Comrade Fengxi, of high moral character, good conduct, sincere in dealing with others, broad-minded……"

……

Listen up!

This is the evaluation of the many great witches of Houtu's department! They unanimously agree that Fengxi is of the same ilk as them, a perfection of spirit and virtue.

The hope of the new era can only be entrusted to such a person to be most suitable……

Above are the results of the inquiry by the special envoy of the Twelve Ancestral Witches regarding Fengxi's impending promotion to Great Luo.

They surveyed the senior figures around the target, listened to their opinions, compiled personal information, and finally submitted it to the twelve Ancestral Witches for final confirmation.

Time passed bit by bit.

Until this day, the twelve Ancestral Witches held their regular meeting to discuss the overall situation.

After discussing the response to the Demon Race, they turned to handling internal clan matters.

And Fengxi's application to join the Great Luo was also placed before each Ancestral Witch at this moment, with Ancestral Witch Houtu speaking first.

"I support Fengxi's promotion."

"This young comrade possesses good moral character, a pure and kind heart, handles affairs justly, often can understand reason, and also has strong business ability."

This is the talent our Wu Clan needs.

So, I have decided to approve his promotion.

What are everyone's opinions?

Houtu inspected the surroundings.

Yet, each Ancestral Witch appeared indifferent.

Indeed.

The birth of an ordinary Great Luo is shocking news to ordinary people.

But each of them is a top powerhouse of the Honghuang universe, having witnessed countless histories; even their eyelashes are empty.

We have no objections.

Gonggong flipped through the thick 'Great Luo Employment Application', glanced at its ninety-nine billion characters, and said in a light tone, 'Just follow the procedure.'

Since the investigators' information shows his good character, and with your guarantee... all prerequisites are met, then let's eliminate his demonic tribulation.

It's just a matter of a word from us.

However...

That Ancestral Witch furrowed their brows and said, 'I feel there is something subtle.'

'Oh? What is it?' Houtu looked over.

The evaluation is too positive." Gonggong Ancestral Witch said, "Inside it's all praise... In your Wu department, many Great Witches think highly of him.

This chained ability is quite strong.

Gonggong said.

What's so strange about that?

Beside him, Di Jiang Zu Wu said calmly, 'The ability to curry favor is also a talent... That little fellow can get so many Great Witches to back him, which is his ability.'

Such a Great Luo is not unprecedented.

Look at Fuxi, look at Shao Yang—who isn't this kind of talent?" Di Jiang Zu Wu smiled, "Although not especially many, neither are they few.

That's right." Gonggong nodded, indicating he had no objection.

Houtu, however, frowned, fell silent for a moment, then shook their head and spoke again.

Does anyone still have objections?

If not, let's vote!

Speaking, she raised her hand first: 'I agree to Fengxi's promotion to Great Luo.'

I agree too." Xuanming Ancestral Witch raised their hand as well.

Seconded." Tiānwú Ancestral Witch raised their hand.

In agreement." Zhu Jiuyin Ancestral Witch raised their hand.

Agreed." Goumang Ancestral Witch raised their hand.

This is the joint vote of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, the final step of the procedure.

Once this step is completed, Fengxi's path to becoming a Great Luo is clear and unobstructed.

At the very least, there's no need to worry about the demonic tribulation anymore.

But if he fails this trial, the demonic tribulation led by Luo Hou Guo Wang will come knocking when he attempts to break through.

At that point, death is certain! Unless a major change occurs.

Alright, the vote on the new Great Witch's appointment is over; let's move on to the next agenda.

Regarding the listing of the human race, the early development of our Wu Clan's protection and guidance...

Houtu picked up the next document.

After lasting several days and nights, the meeting of the Twelve Ancestral Witches was finally declared over.

In the vast hall, the Ancestral Witches withdrew one by one.

In the end, only a few who walked slowly remained.

'Di Jiang, if you have something on your mind, what are you thinking about?' Zhu Jiuyin gazed at the Space Ancestral Witch.

I just think... after a very long time, someone might cry." Di Jiang Zu Wu smiled, "And her future tears will all be just water in the brain now.

(End of Chapter)