Chapter 374

These guys!

In the Zixiao Palace, the Dao Ancestor was closely monitoring Mount Buzhou the whole time.

When he saw Suiren jumping up and down there, the frenzied, exhilarating atmosphere made many representatives who had come to the alliance raise their fists and swear an oath… He could no longer contain himself, unable to keep his composure, and he slammed the table before him, producing a 'bang bang' thud, while the mountain-like piles of jade slips and books on it clattered and toppled over with a 'rattle rattle'.

Not mentioning the jade slips that had fallen to the ground, it was those books, with their opened pages revealing scattered phrases, that offered a glimpse of their content——

Heavenly Dao Management System, upgrade and debugging suggestions for the 10086-10010th iteration……

Merit, karma, heavenly tribulation, and cultivation procedure interface optimization……

"Divine Spirit Application" embedded into the Heavenly Dao platform preparation work rehearsal……

Heaven and Earth Bank launches the merit data‑application……

The Heavenly Dao is very busy.

The Dao Ancestor is not at ease.

The common folk might think—being the Dao Ancestor, one should be utterly carefree, leisurely watching flowers bloom and fall before the courtyard, idly following the clouds rolling and unfurling beyond the heavens.

But in fact……

As the sentient intelligence born in this Honghuang ultimate system of the Heavenly Dao…… it is the most arduous and exhausting.

The eldest and strongest batch of innate deities simply use him as a tool.

—One Great Calamity counts as one year; Hongjun baby, you're already over a year old, a mature Heavenly Dao intelligence…… Come, shoulder the programmer's work—these are everyone's earnest expectations for you!

Upgrading the system, fixing bugs…… there is always the figure of a programmer.

But after Honghuang grew large, who gets the biggest share of the profits?

Of course it's capital… pah, it's the boss's!

At first, Dao Ancestor Hongjun endured in silence.

After a while, the Dao Ancestor's mindset began to undergo a subtle change.

Later on, Hongjun could bear it no longer!

Unable to endure any longer, there's no need to endure further!

He wants to turn his fate around!

However, this path is not easy, and so far only initial results have appeared…… the work that still needs to be done must still be done.

In public, his bearing is lofty, aweing the myriad gods.

In private, he holes up in the Zixiao Palace, still having to process the various suggestions submitted by the gods and debug the basic rules of Honghuang's heaven and earth.

After who knows how many years, Hongjun's spirit has grown somewhat numb, not far from a state of foolishness.

But today!

The Dao Ancestor's numb spirit was greatly stimulated; in an instant, as if injected with chicken blood, he glared with eyes reddened from overtime, staring fixedly at Mount Buzhou, at the intensely fervent oath taking place there.

I swear!

Sincerely, join the Human Race Totem Grand Alliance!

Uphold the legacy left by Pangu Ancestral God, the program of blessings hoped for a bright future for all beings!

Observe the statutes of mutual benefit and common progress!

Fulfill the duty of being a member of the Human Dao, to aid the advancement of the Honghuang cosmos!

Implement the development decisions formulated by humanity as the finest representative of the Human Dao!

Strict discipline! Guard confidentiality! Strive without rest! Never betray!

……

The oath is brief.

But it is extremely solemn, full of ritual feeling.

Hongjun the Dao Ancestor, gazing from the Zixiao Palace, his face darkened to the point of seeming to drip water.

Rebelled! Rebelled!

What a bunch of worthless weaklings—without Pangu himself leading the charge, they dare provoke this Heavenly Dao?!

Who knows who actually calls the shots in this day and age?!

You lot, and your clans behind you…… from now on, Honghuang will have no place for you to stand!

Hongjun's mindset was on the verge of exploding, his mouth twisted with rage, he let out a furious roar.

The roar ended.

He forced himself to calm, narrowing his eyes, grinding his teeth with a 'creak creak', eerily unsettling, 'Looks like the Three Lectures of Purple Cloud should be moved up.'

Let's have those traitors and these rebels have their brains beaten out as soon as possible!

Damn!

These guys, no matter who dies…… I, the Venerable One, will be delighted!

The Dao Ancestor's eyes flashed with cold light continuously, as if he were plotting something.

But……

Although this Venerable One is strong enough…… to say there's absolute certainty of victory seems a bit doubtful?

Hongjun recalled the earlier scene where Pangu's dying will, feigning a corpse, easily repelled him with casual ease, and his mindset cooled a little.

Perhaps, to be safe, I ought to make some preparations.

……

The Dao Ancestor was fiddling with small movements.

But these are irrelevant to humanity at this moment.

Because humanity is currently riding Pangu's coattails, waving the fire of civilization as a tiger's pelt, precisely the peak of its reputation and prestige.

They have rallied a mighty trend, forged a road, clearly distinct from the Demon Race, and raised high the banner of rebellion.

Suiren stood on the altar and announced loudly—

The rebel organization with humanity at its core was officially founded today!

With Pangu's great righteousness, the legitimate overthrow of the Monster Clan Heavenly Court now has the most orthodox basis!

This is the most dignified and proper method.

There is no need, as an unnamed ancient Buddha once said, to let a human leader fall in a most miserable way in the Heavenly Court, employing the cruelest self-sacrificing stratagem.

—the Lord of the Clouds let out a sigh of relief.

Fengxi was quite interested in sacrificing teammates to heaven.

But if his teammates arranged for him to be sacrificed to heaven… he would politely decline.

However.

Although the Totem Alliance's framework has been set up, there are still too many specific details that need careful consideration.

For instance, with humanity as the core… shouldn't we bring out concrete merits to display, so as to silence the gossips?

Also, like the hierarchy among the totems—who is the boss? Who is the administrator? How to unify them? Perhaps we also need an explanation.

"Our Totem Alliance takes a people—humanity—as the core leader, deciding the major direction of development; multiple tribes cooperate and assist, participating in suggestions on specific development details."

Suiren spoke solemnly: "For the advancement of humanity, the practice of Pangu's great vow, our people's upheld stance has always been many hands make the fire rise… the brilliant burning of the civilization's holy fire is not only our responsibility but also that of every tribe represented here."

Based on responsibility, corresponding speaking rights shall be granted… I, representing humanity, propose to establish a Totem Cooperation Leaders' Consultative Assembly, where seats and voting rights are allocated according to merit, prestige, and command.

Everyone, any objections?

Suiren asked in a fair and humble manner.

No, no… whatever you say goes.

All the tribal representatives nodded in agreement.

Suiren nodded satisfactorily: "Very good, after unanimous approval, this most basic rule is now set."

As for the assembly, we need to establish a special seat, transcending the system's rules, responsible for maintaining the overall fairness and justice of the model's operation without interfering in internal specifics, a position of exalted purity… This requires an impartial and selfless heart, stepping beyond the framework of tribal bonds.

As for this, do any of you have a suitable candidate?

Suiren asked again.

Immediately, a representative of the Nüwa Divine Clan rose and stepped forward.

In my view, Great God Suiren, you are the most suitable choice!

Your lofty spirit can resonate with Pangu the Great… with such nature, who would doubt your ability to be utterly fair and just?

Likewise, your noble virtue surely means you would not cling to power, nor be reluctant to leave the position of actual human leadership.

The maiden representative of the Nüwa Divine Clan blinked her eyes repeatedly.

Suiren looked at her, his eye twitching.

He dared to guarantee it with his own integrity.

Behind this proposal, there must be some trickery from a certain playful Nüwa.

Afraid that I'll linger too long in my current position and start stirring trouble… you don't want to wait even an extra moment, you want to send me up to a god‑throne I can't come down from?

Hah…

Suiren let out a faint smile in his heart.

Come on… let's hurt each other!

"Also acceptable." Suiren's face broke into a smile as he casually glanced somewhere, "For the sake of humanity, I cannot shirk my duty."

But…

He suddenly shifted gears, drawing out his words.

Instantly.

You Chao, who had been curled up in a corner, happily gnawing on a big melon while watching the show, suddenly felt a chill crawl from his back up to his forehead, his whole body shuddering… he was startled by a deep malice.

This is bad!

He didn't even finish the melon.

You Chao lifted his foot, ready to make a quick escape.

But

He hadn't moved yet.

Strangely, a beam of heavenly light converged downward, granting him the same auspicious treatment that Fuxi had previously enjoyed——

It's decided—you're the one!

Go on!

"Apart from Pangu, it's hard to find a perfect person between heaven and earth." At the same time, on the altar, Suiren spoke with feeling: "Although my character, morality, and conduct are barely passable… I cannot guarantee that I will never make a mistake."

Therefore, we still need a few assistants who will likewise take up the special seats, relinquish their original status and privileges, devote themselves wholly to the Totem Alliance, and together ensure the utmost fairness and justice.

As for who these assistants are?

Then let the heavens decide, selecting the heroes with the most merit… great merit surely means they are fine people, of pure heart, capable of bearing this heavy responsibility.

Having spoken, the heavenly light fell, striking the bullseye with unerring accuracy.

The next moment.

A brilliant, blazing sun of merit appeared!

It burst forth from You Chao's body!

Although You Chao reacted quickly, instantly transferring and laundering the funds to other accounts—an operation performed with extreme skill—the sun began to fade and dim.

But, far away,

Fuxi, who was holding the divine chart, let out a light laugh and uttered two words: "Freeze!"

The sun's radiance faded by half, yet another half remained… this still outshone all the gods, with none able to rival it.

You Chao stared with wide eyes.

She wanted to say something.

But in the end she couldn't say anything, head hung low and dejected, being dragged by Sui Ren into the pit, and the financial authority of humanity was about to be forced to hand over.

Of course, You Chao was not simple either.

The reason he fell into the pit so easily was precisely because he had already made preparations.

"Fengxi!" she transmitted.

"Subordinate is here!" Fengxi's eyes didn't blink, his body didn't move, yet his divine sense unfolded, making contact through secret channels.

"You will later take over my staff and authority, propagate Lady Nüwa's dignity, remember, remember!" You Chao said.

"Yes!" Fengxi straightened his back even more.

You Chao nodded satisfactorily, then his eyes carried a slight provocation as he looked at Sui Ren.

"How about we all go up to the altar together?"

"I still have my confidants! They can take over my post!"

"'Anyway, these great authorities will eventually be handed over to the Wind Empress I have chosen... now it's just a bit earlier.' Nüwa, far in the Wa Huang Palace, turned this thought in her mind: 'My foolish brother... you still want to drag me down? Not happening!'"

"'In this era, I will let you know—who is the true head of the family!'"

"'Dare to cause trouble?'"

"'My Feng clan will have no place for you to stand!'"

……

"Great God You Chao, merit boundless, grace bestowed upon all beings, a model for the world!"

"Great God You Chao, broad-minded, unparalleled... she is responsible for fairness and justice, I give my hundred thousand approvals!"

There were many voices of flattery and fawning.

They were all praises and flattery for You Chao, much stronger than those for Sui Ren.

You Chao, though not in a good mood, was forcibly placed onto the divine altar, losing his substantive authority; yet at this moment he showed no displeasure, strode up to the altar, smiling as he responded to the flattering voices, also indicating he still had many shortcomings but would strive to do his best to maintain harmony and stability in the Totem Grand Alliance.

The whole process was very proper and in place.

Sui Ren looked on, his face showing a smile, like a father seeing his daughter grow up.

"Any more?"

"Who else wants to recommend a great worthy? Or self-nominate?"

"This special seat is greatly in need of talent."

Sui Ren asked loudly.

But this time, few responded.

After all, such a position is envied and desired by ordinary people, yet they lack the qualifications to run for it.

And those who have the qualifications look down on it.

For the sake of fairness, the actual authority is not great... so what's the use of merely having status?

The qualified bigwigs each run their own enterprises, with huge authority—who would jump into this pit?

Sui Ren looked around for a while, feeling somewhat helpless, "Dao gives birth to One; One gives birth to Two; Two gives birth to Three; Three gives birth to all things..."

"No matter what, we should at least gather three people."

Many beings below looked at each other, yet still no one qualified stepped forward.

After a moment, finally a distinguished human stepped forward, wearing colorful robes, smiling and saying, "I feel I still have some qualifications, and I am willing to contribute to the alliance."

"Oh?" Sui Ren's eyes lit up, "It turns out to be Zi Yi!"

"Also."

"You are skilled at making feather garments, to narrate the splendid chapter of humanity, to evolve humanity's spiritual core... indeed you have sufficient qualifications."

"Please come up on stage and stand shoulder to shoulder with us."

"Good." Zi Yi walked up onto the altar openly and confidently.

Sui Ren secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "We three, as witnesses, will promote the normal and orderly operation of humanity's totem alliance... I don't know whether you all agree?"

"If there are any objections, please speak up frankly."

"No! Absolutely not!" The representatives of all races shook their heads vigorously.

"Well then..."

Sui Ren smiled.

"We three will then take charge of the alliance, maintain order... please, Pangu, bear witness!"

Having said that.

Light naturally rose from that holy fire.

The light split into three, falling upon the three individuals, each manifesting a different apparition.

There was Sui Ren, who lit the holy fire and wrote civilization.

And there was You Chao, who managed the household with Dao and established rules.

And there was Zi Yi, who wove feather garments, wrote splendid chapters, to complete the beauty of the human Dao!

(End of chapter)