Chapter 362: This wave, it's steady!

Di Jiang had a long-winded spiel, trying to persuade… no, he was giving pointers to Houtu.

Of course.

It must be admitted that his words are actually problem-free, completely reasonable, and based on the angle of maximizing the interests of the whole human race's development.

Just as he described——Nüwa's prestige among the human race is too high, forever at maximum reverence; the whole clan up and down can be said to be brainless fans.

From the perspective of winning people's hearts, as the creator, Nüwa has no equal.

But……the original intention behind the birth of the human race was to pacify the world!

To deal with a colossal entity like the Heavenly Court, the human race not only needs to cultivate immense strength, but also needs to hone the finest collective wisdom, capable of forging a path to victory even against adverse circumstances and without Nüwa's protection and patronage.

Since wisdom is needed.

Then the human race cannot blindly follow; it must have a most lucid and pure mind.

At this juncture, the problem is stuck with Nüwa.

If considering the long term, considering maximum gain, one should initially cut down Nüwa with a single stroke—so that the human race's definition of Nüwa is not overly deified, nor regarded as an unsurpassable idol.

Changing the original reason for reverence, turning believers' blind worship of the creator deity into reverence and affection for Nüwa's various contributions, flawless virtue, and nurturing kindness, establishing a vow—when the clan grows up and achieves something, they will repay the droplet of kindness with a spring, until the debt is fully repaid, knowing and guarding each other, mutually accomplishing.

This is the meaning Di Jiang wishes to convey, the so-called 'top strategy' for Houtu.

Instantly, Houtu began to hesitate.

She furrowed her brows, her eyes rolling, as if her heart were undergoing an intense struggle.

According to Di Jiang's top strategy.

Her control over the human race would no longer be perfect.

Before, whatever she said was what it was.

Afterwards?

Perhaps one day the human race child's 'bear nature' will arise, turning into a brat who argues and talks back……even growing wings, responding with hums and ahhs……

"Hiss!"

Thinking of that scene, Houtu immediately straightened her face.

Brats and such, she hates them the most!

However……

"What Di Jiang said also makes sense……On one hand, if the human race truly wants to grow into my strong aid, cultivating its ability to think independently is important……On the other hand, the Heavenly Court governed by those two bird people is something we cannot neglect."

"Furthermore……"

Houtu tossed and turned in reflection, 'The human race, that doesn't necessarily become a brat……'

"'The direct cause of a brat's birth is having bear parents causing trouble.'"

"'As the holy mother of the human race, I can be considered its mother……Am I a bear?'"

"'Not at all!'"

"'In the present Honghuang, who doesn't know? Who doesn't understand? Who doesn't praise?'"

"'I, the Great Nüwa Empress, am lovable and invincible, gentle and virtuous, wise and kind……'"

Houtu thought of over a hundred adjectives for herself——all of them praising her flawless spirit and exalted virtue.

Being a mother, so holy and great.

That the human race as a child, hearing and seeing the mother's teachings by word and deed……with such an example, still worry about learning badly, becoming a brat?

Houtu thought it over.

"'Hmm……the human race's starting point is here; it should be unnecessary to worry.'"

"'Even if we still need to consider that solitary yang does not grow, solitary yin does not give birth, the path of a child from a single-parent family is rocky, the human race has a mother but no father, making education difficult……'"

"'But……'"

Houtu's eyes rolled——

"'Isn't there a guy rushing over here?'"

"'Fuxi elder brother……no, he's Fuxi the little brother, his talent and ability are so-so; let him stand in for the father, managing the human race's education, responsible for cultivating virtue and character……that would still work.'"

"'It's just that I need to guard against this guy snatching my authority as head of the household……only I can handle the money!'"

Houtu pondered and mused, feeling vaguely that she had grasped the deep meaning Di Jiang found hard to say outright, worrying about 'creating distance between kin,' yet also wanting to tell her.

Strategies can be combined for use.

Like the top strategy and the middle strategy, they can be fully stacked.

The human race's self must certainly be awakened and stabilized.

But the process of awakening needs to be held in mind, constantly monitored——no matter what Fuxi does, it must receive Nüwa's approval!

Thinking of this point.

Houtu let out a sigh——

"I understand……Di Jiang brother has good intentions."

She expressed gratitude to Di Jiang.

"You're welcome, you're welcome……" Di Jiang raised his eyebrows, modest in speech, "We're all one family, fellow rebels on the same rope to overthrow heaven……Houtu Daoist friend's worries are our concerns, naturally we should help share the burden and resolve difficulties."

"However, Houtu younger sister, with her graceful nature and pure heart, is exceptionally clever; after my simple suggestion, she likely has her own plans, decided how to handle this Paoxi matter……I won't say more."

Di Jiang knows when to advance or retreat.

Offering strategies is just offering strategies; he never makes the final decision for the parties involved.

"Anyway……"

Di Jiang's eyelids drooped slightly, the corner of his mouth bearing a faint smile.

……

"Hey!"

Houtu laughed and laughed, then narrowed her eyes, saying, "Regarding Fuxi's joining, our Wu Clan and Human Race must warmly welcome him!"

However, the friends of the Publicity Department should be busy lately, helping the people establish correct views properly, and regarding so-called auspicious signs, they should adopt a discerning mindset.

Just that.

After removing the halo of auspicious signs, we still need to show respect for this great deity Fuxi.

As for the reason for respect?

That is naturally because he has a special relationship as the elder brother of Lady Nüwa—this is a connection!

Of course.

Regarding Fuxi's wisdom and talent, we should also give high praise…… but some rumors should appropriately appear.

Houtu designed her own script, having Di Jiang and Gong Gong, the two Ancestor Witches, help check it for any omissions.

Why would such a capable great deity join the Human Race?

Is it because of his sibling relationship with Lady Nüwa?

No! Houtu snorted, "Among the rumors, this must be ignored, changed to——"

Fuxi is a family tutor hired by Nüwa with great expense for the Human Race!

It is merely a monetary transaction…… nothing more!

The Human Race may perform the teacher rites for Fuxi, and only the teacher rites…… they can be grateful for his imparting of knowledge and wisdom, but need not have any extra gratitude beyond that.

Ultimately, the one to thank should be Nüwa, who spent money to hire a teacher!

Houtu straightened her back, her voice resonant and powerful.

Di Jiang and Gong Gong, at this moment, looked at each other.

This……

Just absurd.

'Turning the rake back…… so skilled!'

Their thoughts were surprisingly unanimous.

As the staff who know the inside situation best, how could they be any clearer?

The original script clearly had Yun Xiao and the Dragon Race exchanging glances, entangled not clearly, each making small moves.

But when it came to Houtu's place?

It directly became a change, turning into her arrangement.

Di Jiang offered strategies, merely suggesting obtaining review rights, but Houtu…… went further!

Originally, it seemed like divine spirits transmitting the Dao.

Can this deity enter the Human Race's territory? One must undergo solemn review by the Wu Clan under Commander Houtu, deem it problem-free, stamp it, and approve your propagation application.

Now, Houtu's script?

That really becomes——

This deity, I created you!

I——Nüwa!

I am the origin of all things, the cause of all results!

'This truly is the blue surpassing the indigo…… but it's fine, just a temporary title matter; the Green Emperor shouldn't mind.'

Di Jiang's thoughts turned.

However.

Since Houtu has started designing the script, it's obviously not just these.

'Through promoting these rumors, letting the Human Race know the value of study, Nüwa spent great sums…… with Nüwa Emperor's current prestige, the Human Race will surely strive.'

Houtu pondered and said, 'Then in this process, gradually transforming Nüwa's prestige attribute.'

'Let us move from blind worship of the Creator, analyze and determine concrete attributes…… how much is the grace of nurture? How much is the grace of teaching? How much is the longing for their character and virtue? How much is admiration for their wisdom and ability?'

She exhaled a long breath, seeming somewhat reluctant…… but soon calmed and steadied, with no trace of confusion.

'After analysis, those that can be improved through postnatal learning, we want the Human Race to draw near the Great Nüwa Emperor…… and for those with causal relationships, we should likewise strengthen related ideological education.'

'Repay gratitude…… repay gratitude!'

'Grace of life, grace of nourishment, grace of spending money to request education……'

Houtu solemnly declared, 'These must be carved into the Human Race's soul!'

'This will be our important main line for the coming period…… we must have the Wu Clan thoroughly entangled with the Demon Race, unable to divert attention to other matters before implementing!'

She emphasized.

'Okay…… no problem.' As the one always responsible for grand strategy, Di Jiang readily agreed, 'Strengthen gratitude records and active repayment of education, cultivate sense of belonging, coalesce centripetal force…… with protecting Lady Nüwa as the core, yet everyone self-improves incessantly, mind clear and enlightened……'

'Noted, noted!'

Di Jiang wrote on his small notebook.

'This is good.'

Houtu nodded, wisdom light flickering in her eyes, 'Thus, worries can be resolved.'

'In the years to come, the Human Race will not be blind.'

'After all, even such a flawless holy creator as Nüwa has a concrete rating in the Human Race's heart…… how could those trash auspicious signs possibly lead the Human Race into ignorance?'

'Likewise.'

'Nüwa's rating is so high.'

'And who could surpass her?'

'Under rational objective analysis, even if the Human Race does not blindly worship Nüwa, as long as gratitude education is done well, furthermore Nüwa's various contributions to humanity are laid out.'

'The Human Race shall forever take Nüwa's will as the first goal…… no one can replace her!'

Houtu passed through the passage.

Theoretically, Nüwa is still an unpleasant monument among humanity!

Even with a scoring system that can give accurate numbers, so that humanity no longer blindly believes.

But!

Nüwa's achievements among humanity are higher than the heavens and deeper than the sea!

Let me ask——

Who can surpass?

Don't even talk about surpassing.

Houtu firmly believes——

If someone comes who can match her, she could go back and not eat or drink for three days!

"As for me, without saying anything else, my very first move is the grace of creation and reproduction."

"Want to match me?"

"That would require having the grace of rebirth for humanity, saving the clan from the brink of death, making them rise from the ashes!"

Only similar life-saving grace can bring equal hope.

But is that possible?

Houtu pondered: with her help, how could humanity fall into ruin and decline?

And if even someone as powerful as her cannot contain it... then who else could turn the tide, break the situation, and lead humanity to carve out a path of survival?

This ability—how many times over Nüwa's would it have to explode?!

"Is there such a person?"

"None!"

"Even if it's elder brother, he himself is just bragging—only a little bit stronger than me, as shown by holding up two fingers... In this vast Honghuang, where would such an extraordinary hero come from?"

Houtu stroked her chin, feeling——

"This round, she's very steady!"

What if she reduces her own prestige?

What if humanity no longer blindly venerates her?

It's impossible for such a hero to seize power while she has a huge first-move advantage!

"That's how it is."

Houtu blinked, looking at Emperor Jiang and Gonggong, "Please, fellow Daoists, cooperate."

Emperor Jiang didn't say much more, while Gonggong patted his chest repeatedly, saying, "Of course, of course."

"As for the dragon clan's performance cooperation, at that time all you need is a glance from you, and we can naturally add extra scenes..."

"Like when shouting 'Fuxi will rise,' we add a sentence beforehand—'By the command of Lady Nüwa!'"

"Gonggong, you old slickster."

"'Fuxi will rise' can be shouted."

"'By the command of Lady Nüwa,' that can also be shouted!"

"Even if Yuniao later wants to go berserk... she'll also be stopped and left speechless."

"After all, the roles we discussed beforehand haven't been reduced at all, right?"

"What?"

"Do you have a problem?"

"Then, please go find the other party—the sacred and great Lady Nüwa!"

'"Dragon clan, truly a good friend of humanity!"'

Houtu praised highly, then smilingly took out a checkbook from the Heaven and Earth Bank, casually wrote a number on it, calmly tore it off, and handed it to Gonggong.

"I'll offer this amount."

'"On the day the dragon clan friends perform, pay attention to highlighting Lady Nüwa\'s image... right."'

'"This is just a deposit, oh!"'

'"If the result satisfies me?"'

'"Then."'

'"I will reward handsomely!"'

At this moment.

Gonggong's eyes went straight.

He sucked in a cold breath, solemnly took that check from Houtu... looking at the amount, then comparing it to the price he had previously haggled over with Yuniao down to the last copper.

The scales, completely tipped over.

"Houtu, you can rest completely at ease!"

Gonggong swore an oath, indicating he would present a most satisfying grand performance.

Houtu nodded in relief.

Money, she is not lacking.

As long as the result is satisfactory, what's the interest money for two or three years?

"Thank you for your trouble."

'"No trouble, no trouble..." Gonggong waved his hand, "I'll go arrange this now."'

Speaking, Gonggong the ancestral witch left with light steps.

Just looking at his back, one can sense his inner joy.

Of course.

He was delighted.

Yet there was a holy presence, its gaze lingering dimly over his skull, repeatedly wandering without cease, full of deep meaning.

(End of chapter)