Chapter 322: with translation of chapter title

He has the help of Fuxi, the Great Sage.

Fengxi, representing the human race, meeting with Lady Nüwa is as easy as it gets.

There's no need to worry that this is the Heavenly Court, where the Demon Race would deliberately make things difficult for him, leaving him constantly lost.

Things got even worse: Fengxi went missing on his way to visit, then a barrage of sacks struck him head and face, followed by punches and kicks that left him paralyzed on one side.

He lacks the earth-shattering martial power of Gonggong the Ancestral Witch; even if surrounded and kicked, he could react instantly, cause a big commotion, and prompt the remaining Ancestral Witches of the Wu Clan to swiftly respond and offer support.

At present, Fengxi, even if he gives his all, is merely a cultivator of ordinary Grand Beginning level, nowhere near the ancient great divine ability cultivators of the Grand Beginning realm.

'In the end, it's still not strong enough.'

'If I were a Grand Beginning Great Luo, then nothing would be a problem.'

At the very least, before resolving the two major conflicts of the Heavenly Court and the Dao Ancestor, no special actions will be taken against him.

Uniting and winning over many negotiable targets, besieging and attacking opponents… that is the true King's Way.

'Alas, how difficult it is to enter the level of a Grand Beginning Great Ability!'

Great Luo already stands at a certain peak, a certain perfection; trying to improve further is extremely difficult. Only through long ages of interaction with Honghuang, allowing one's Dao to mutually verify with heaven and earth and all beings, can one continue to advance calmly.

'Especially the path I walk, which does not focus on slaughter and destruction… there is no bonus during this Great Tribulation period.'

Fengxi envies the individual top-tier Great Witches of the Wu Clan.

They are masters of the field of slaughter and destruction, which has little use in ordinary times.

But once the Great Tribulation period arrives, without deliberate effort, the Honghuang Universe will naturally interact with their paths, mutually verifying each other; relying on their capital, they reap the war's dividends and soar, their Dao progress far surpassing the past.

Fengxi, however, cannot.

The Five Virtues Path, in this regard, may not hold him back, but it also offers little bonus, paling in comparison to the frontline war-type Great Luo.

Fortunately, both the Wu and Demon sides still value development highly, knowing that a Great Tribulation lasts a long time; when two evenly matched camps fight to the end, it ultimately comes down to each side's cultivation potential.

So, there are still plenty of dividends to be had here, and they have been seized by those with keen insight, the great cultivators.

Such as Donghuang Thearch's Immortal Dao Specialized System, and Red Cloud Divine's Cloud Cultivation Platform.

Also like the Two Ancient Buddhas of the Three Pure Ones and Mount Sumeru who run an educational institution spreading teachings.

They have taken the lion's share of these dividends, holding substantial capital that can move the Honghuang Heaven and Earth and the human Dao, with far-reaching influence.

These great cultivators have eaten the meat, leaving only some scraps, bones, and broth.

Fengxi feels a bit envious, but not too much.

After all, he received a small share of the meat, which is also why he is now able to become a Grand Beginning Great Luo.

The Buddhist Sect's offering of tribute money to the Qi Fortune Dao Lord for the examination of fortune.

The advocates and planners of the Cloud Cultivation mode.

As Houtu's trusted confidant, assisting Donghuang Thearch in executing a special plan, he gains a share of the Immortal Dao fortune.

Blah blah.

There are many channels that together support Fengxi, letting him constantly interact intensely with Honghuang, thereby verifying his own Dao.

If Fengxi is not in a hurry, relying on these channels and spending the time of one or two Lich Great Tribulations to temper himself, achieving a Grand Beginning Great Luo is certainly within reach.

But the Great Tribulation is perilous, making him eager to boost his strength quickly.

Yet realizing that idea is difficult, far off, and unrealistic.

'Unless it's those top-tier great cultivators who have a cooperative relationship with me and have stumbled… like Red Cloud's Cloud Cultivation Platform, and like Donghuang Thearch's Immortal Dao System.'

'Then I could smoothly inherit their legacy capital… this would be greatly promising.'

'Furthermore, combining with Yinruo's mysterious Holy Fire Inheritance… perhaps I could aim for extremely high achievements.'

'Not only stepping into the Grand Beginning level…'

'but also pushing to the limit within this level.'

'If circumstances were better?'

'Then perhaps I could even touch the threshold of Grand Simplicity.'

Fengxi pondered, suddenly chuckling at himself, sighing inwardly.

'If it were before, this would still be quite promising.'

'Alas, a sudden shift in fortunes has caused hope to sprout wings and fly away.'

'Donghuang Thearch became the Grand Minister of Destiny in the Heavenly Court.'

'Red Cloud took his Cloud Cultivation and joined the Heavenly Court.'

'Although my share hasn't been frozen, I can no longer indulge in daydreams…'

'Mmm…'

'Is something wrong?'

'Recently, Donghuang Thearch's management of the Immortal Dao System seems to have many oversights…'

'I faithfully carry out Houtu Lady's plan, rallying this Thearch's personnel, whose efficiency has increased manifold—indeed, many have simply defected voluntarily, achieving cooperation.'

'This… could something have gone wrong?'

Fengxi's eyes flickered, feeling the weight on his shoulders grow a little heavier.

Not only must he display the human race's demeanor, but he must also observe the inner workings of the Heavenly Court.

He watches Donghuang Thearch, Red Cloud Divine, and the like, to see exactly what is happening.

Fengxi calculates in his heart, devising many plans.

East Splendor (Donghua) – we have.

Great Sage (Dasheng) – we have.

Creator (Zaowuzhu) – we have.

Divine Court (Shenting) – we have.

East Sea Dragon King (Donghai Longwang) – we have.

Demon Emperor (Yaohuang) – we have.

Until Xihuang brought him to the front of a magnificent, vast, imposing palace, only then did he let Xi stop the related thinking.

East Splendor Emperor (Donghuang Di Jun) – we have.

Fuxi the Great Sage spoke, his tone calm and divine, "After you enter, you will meet the creator of humanity."

Nether River (Minghe) – we have.

East Sea Dragon King (Donghai Longwang) – we have.

Demon Emperor (Yaohuang) – we have.

Fuxi watched him enter, gave a faint smile, and then, under countless gazes both bright and dim, lightly closed the great door, blocking many curious eyes, causing who knows how many demon gods to secretly draw circles and curse.

Therefore, no outsider could know what the human representative Fengxi had said to Lady Nüwa, or what he had reported.

After a moment, Fengxi walked out of the hall, holding the scepter representing Nüwa's will, his status completely different from before.

Previously, even if Fengxi possessed Great Luo strength, even if he represented humanity, in the end he was merely a local tyrant.

Great Luo (Dalou) – we have.

Human Race (Ren zu) – we have.

Nether River (Minghe) – we have.

Even if demon gods could find fault with him, when they did so it was no longer from a position of superiority, but an equal dialogue, even faintly with a sense of looking up.

East Sea Dragon King (Donghai Longwang) – we have.

Demon Emperor (Yaohuang) – we have.

After seeing off the East Sea Dragon King, Emperor Jun said to his attendants, "Favoring humanity to this extent, I fear suffering a loss, and I strive to secure equal treatment."

"This is hoping that in this banquet we can temper humanity, apply pressure…… yet we fear that if the tempering is too strong, the pressure too great, it might crush them all at once." Báizé chuckled beside him, "But it doesn't matter."

"So-called difficulties have never been the key…… the opposing players are all perceptive, and we cannot dictate their pace."

"We hold this banquet ultimately to display the prosperity of the Heavenly Court, to show it to the human realm, to show it to the vast multitude of beings."

"Let the world know that only our Heavenly Court is orthodox, that it has received the unanimous endorsement of the Great Luo Heavenly Will, and that it is the true hope of humanity."

Human Race (Ren zu) – we have.

"Also true." Emperor Jun nodded with a smile, "Breaking through the mental defense baseline of a Great Luo being is no easy feat, yet influencing humanity and the myriad beings is simplicity itself."

"Even a single rumor, once it sets a rhythm in motion, persists endlessly and requires a long time of correction to improve."

Nüwa Emperor (Wanghuang) – we have.

"But if they respond appropriately, our Heavenly Court suffers no loss; we have already displayed the grand and magnificent spectacle of the divine court, with myriad gods paying homage, enough to attract the elite of the new era, who will flock to join us, inherently bringing thirty percent loyalty, and feeling the fresh fragrance of the Heavenly Court's air."

East Splendor (Donghua) – we have.

Great Sage (Dasheng) – we have.

East Splendor Emperor – we have.

East Splendor – we have.

Great Luo – we have.

Yingzhao the Yao Marshal also stood on no ceremony, striding straight to the seat, his expression extremely serious, bearing utmost gravity.

Such an expression immediately made some keen-sensed demon gods and Yao Marshals present feel that a storm was brewing, as if something major were about to happen.

"Your Majesty Emperor Jun, with your permission I have recently been investigating some event leads…… and now I have made slight progress."

Human Race – we have.

Nether River – we have.

"Lacking material evidence…… no matter." Emperor Jun shook his head, "The people and matters I assigned you to investigate are none simple; they all involve the utmost highest level."

Stabilize Origin – we have.

East Sea Dragon King – we have.

Demon Emperor – we have.

Demon God – we have.

Nüwa Emperor – we have.

East Splendor Emperor – we have.

East Splendor – we have.

"Yes, it's serious." Yingzhao gritted his teeth, "If my speculation is correct…… then our Heavenly Court may have fallen into a deadly killing trap."

"The current flourishing prosperity is merely a false illusion, concealing a very dangerous killing intent."

Creator – we have.

"Yes." Yingzhao drew a deep breath, forcing himself to calm, "The Donghua Emperor and the Three Pure Ones have been in close contact; during the Daoist sect's expansion, cooperating with humanity to promote the success teachings of the Virtuous Heavenly Lord, everything seemed to follow procedure, enforcing the law with utmost impartiality, yet there is suspicion of raising the Heavenly Court's banner to pry at its foundations."

Human Race – we have.

"After my detailed investigation, in recent years I have probed the connections and alliances drawn upon personnel of the Donghua Emperor's Daoist system, inquiring into the past, letting not even a thread slip……"

"In the end, after investigating and investigating, I found myself forced to turn my gaze toward other great beings beyond the Three Pure Ones and Donghua."

"I suspect that among them there exists a secret connection, likely having reached a consensus and tacit understanding on some dreadful goal!"

East Sea Dragon King – we have.

One can imagine how immense the psychological pressure this Yao Marshal endured, leading him to infer information so shocking and startling.

Demon God – we have.

Nüwa Emperor – we have.

East Splendor Emperor – we have.

"Hongyun, Zhenyuan, Minghe……" the Yao Marshal listed them one by one, naming several names, "These great beings are suspected of cooperating with the Donghua Emperor and the Three Pure Ones Saints on an unknown goal, and seemingly taking the Donghua Emperor as the core."

"Having reached this point, I dare not continue the investigation further." Yingzhao exhaled a long breath, "I will immediately seal the related materials, forbid subordinates from discussing them, and report to Your Majesty."

Great Sage – we have.

He was afraid.

Afraid that if we keep investigating, there'll be no one left.

Indeed, the forces involved are simply too powerful, too ferocious.

Even a Saint is implicated.

Moreover, there are several heavyweight allies currently with the Heavenly Court: the Heavenly Court's law administrator, the Grand Minister of Fate, and the Demonic Ancestor responsible for executions in heaven and earth...

With so many ruthless figures, if they all suddenly ambush and attack, even Ying Zhao, a Yao Marshal, would be in great danger!

So, at the first opportunity, he came here to report to Di Jun.

If something goes wrong.

If we have to bear it, then we'll all bear it together!

"Ying Zhao, Yao Marshal, you've done well, very correctly." Di Jun narrowed his eyes, thought for a long while, then chuckled softly: "I never expected, truly never expected."

"I originally thought that Donghuang Di Jun was at most just a bit slippery in his conduct, trying to play both sides, figuring he could profit from whichever side won, and then join the victor."

"That's understandable—after all, he has the qualifications for that."

"Being able to propose and successfully implement a specialized system for the Dao of Immortals is a tremendous contribution to humanity."

"Based on this achievement, whether it's our Demon Race or the opposing Wu Clan, victory won't lead to any reckoning against him... except for personal grudges."

"But I never expected it."

Di Jun let out an exclamation of astonishment.

"This person's appetite is greater than I imagined."

"He's not a fence-sitter."

"But rather, he wants to be the one pulling the strings."

"So many powerful beings from the neutral side."

"Without us even realizing it, they've actually connected with each other, cooperating... and most importantly, they've now mostly joined my Heavenly Court."

"What are they trying to do?"

(End of chapter)