Chapter 382

In the rumors, the Chaos Azure Lotus couldn't be worse.

Entities: Chaos Azure Lotus. Possibly also "In the rumors" is not an entity.

She gave birth to Pangu, she is the mother of the Great Dao… but so what?

Entities: Pangu, the Great Dao. Both are in the glossary.

It finally shattered into millions of pieces, truly a state of "no intact corpse".

No named entities? "No intact corpse" is just a phrase, not an entity.

Besides, each version has its own way of dying; it's literally like rubbing salt in the wound.

No entities.

Nüwa's expression is no longer calm.

Entity: Nüwa (in the glossary).

She stared intently at Fuxi, cracking her knuckles, as if about to launch a full-blown fight right there.

Entity: Fuxi (in the glossary).

However, she eventually restrained herself— a fragrant breeze swirled, and several female Daluo Divine Sovereigns appeared, laughing as they tugged at her sleeves, pulling her out of that tense atmosphere and giving her a way to step down.

Entities: Female Daluo Divine Sovereigns (a rank/title).

Also, "fragrant breeze" is not an entity.

Queen Mother of the West, Primordial Phoenix, Doumu Yuanjun, Shangyang Yao Marshal, Great Sage Qinyuan…

Entities: Queen Mother of the West, Primordial Phoenix, Doumu Yuanjun, Shangyang Yao Marshal, Great Sage Qinyuan.

All top-tier experts!

No specific named entities; "top-tier experts" is generic.

"Why are you nitpicking with him like that?" said the Primordial Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan, Yuanhuang, in a gentle voice of advice: "In an argument, you can't win against him."

Entities: Phoenix Clan (in the glossary), Yuanhuang.

"I can't swallow this anger!" Nüwa muttered, "Just a washed-up old brother, still trying to show off in front of me?"

Entity: Nüwa.

"Hah!"

No.

"I'll tell him— little brother Fuxi, the times have changed!"

Entity: Fuxi.

"Whether the times change or not, we'll know only after the results come out." Yuanhuang laughed and shook his head, "Nüwa sister, being too proud makes failure easy, huh?"

Entities: Yuanhuang, Nüwa.

"You must be cautious, calm, steady, and secure every step; don't be careless."

No.

"Ignore his venomous tongue attacks, don't let your anger be provoked, don't act irrationally, and don't overlook the cold arrows he secretly shoots…"

No.

"Not elated, not angered— joy and anger not shown on the face, a mind that changes freely, adapting to the times to maximize gain— that is the true nature of a ruler."

No.

"You are the Empress Nüwa."

Entity: Nüwa.

Yuanhuang gave instructions.

Entity: Yuanhuang.

In response, Nüwa first nodded, then shook her head, grinding her teeth, "I understand this reasoning… but in this world, who doesn't encounter a few people that make their mindset collapse and unable to stay calm?"

Entity: Nüwa.

"That guy Fuxi is practically my inner demon!"

Entity: Fuxi.

Clenching her fists angrily, Nüwa shouted in her circle of close friends, "Just thinking about him constantly acting like an older brother, ordering me to run east and west, jump up and down, fetch tea and water, work overtime… I get so angry I can't contain it, and any calm mindset turns to dust!"

Entity: Nüwa.

"But haven't you also grown in this process? His original intentions are still good, right?" Yuanhuang chuckled, "You often slack off and fish around, halfway through work you shift to your hobbies, researching recipes, creating new dishes… in his eyes, how could that be acceptable?"

Entity: Yuanhuang.

"Or should we just push to improve your skills and experience… Look, you've already become capable thanks to years of work experience; now you manage a huge Wu Clan in perfect order, and with outstanding methods you win the hearts of the vast divine beings."

Entities: Wu Clan.

"The elder brother is like a father, strict father and kind mother… in this regard, Fuxi has done it just right."

Entity: Fuxi.

"So saying that, I should thank him a thousand times and from now on act timidly as a little sister?" Nüwa lifted her little head, "In theory, that's correct… but I can't swallow this anger!"

Entity: Nüwa.

"I must turn the tables, make that guy bow and submit, and let him know what it means for fortunes to shift!"

No.

"Yuanhuang sister, you don't need to keep advising me… without having suffered, one shouldn't advise others to be good." Nüwa (as Empress) shook her head and swayed, "My heart, you don't understand."

Entities: Yuanhuang, Nüwa.

"However, consider this from another perspective."

No.

"If someone cut down your parasol tree, what would you do?"

Entity: Chinese parasol tree (not a proper name).

Nüwa asked.

Entity: Nüwa.

In an instant, Yuanhuang's expression changed.

Entity: Yuanhuang.

"Who dares!!"

No.

She let out a fierce shout, displaying the aura of life and death control, causing the distant male deities who were peacefully gathered in a massive duck congregation and practicing punches to tremble, their hairs standing on end, feeling an intense killing intent.

Entities: "male deity" generic. Not.

Indeed, as the former commander of the Phoenix Clan who once dominated an era, the Supreme Emperor, usually amiable, but once killing intent arises, he is certainly no pushover.

Entities: Phoenix Clan (in the glossary), Supreme Emperor.

"Someone dares, completely disregarding your opinion." Nüwa added, "Someone thinks they lack a handy instrument, and one day when they go out, they see a flock of big and small phoenixes flying and landing, gathering at the ancestral root of all parasol trees in the world, inspiration strikes, they directly cut down the tree and make it into Fuxi's Qin."

Entities: Nüwa, Fuxi's Qin.

"Moreover, to silence gossip."

No.

"He calculated the value of the parasol tree, taking an average according to the consensus among the Great Luo."

Entities: Great Luo (a cultivation realm).

"Then, he casually arranged things in the human realm, using ticket fees and certification costs to cover it, ostensibly giving the Phoenix Clan a chance to make money… after calculating, this turns out to be far more valuable than the parasol tree, theoretically a small profit."

Entities: human race (generic), Phoenix Clan.

"But, Yuanhuang sister, are you happy?"

Entity: Yuanhuang.

"Even if the parasol tree could regrow and the old scars fade, would the pain left in the heart just disappear?"

No.

"Your home was forcibly demolished… then the demolition crew threw down a sum of money, trying to buy your silence." Nüwa spoke with feeling, "Years of emotional attachment to home turned to nothing in an instant— can you endure that?"

Entity: Nüwa.

"A thousand pieces of gold can't buy my happiness… some things, in the hearts of specific people, have long surpassed what mere monetary value can measure!"

No.

"Facing those who use 'I'm doing this for your own good' as an excuse to act recklessly, we must stand up! Unite! Tell them no!"

No.

"And treat them with their own methods!"

No.

"We want freedom! We want democracy!"

No.

Nüwa, in the divine consciousness transmission network, poured out passion, expounded her dreams, and received applause from many female Daluo beings.

Entities: Nüwa, female Daluo.

Yuanhuang blinked, blinked again, eyes full of laughter, "This state… matches today's human condition perfectly, just like spoiled kids throwing tantrums."

Entity: Yuanhuang.

"Ah, not many like this."

No.

"Little Nüwa facing other deities is always a dignified, majestic, wise and enlightened empress image… only with Fuxi does she lose composure, turning into a child, wavering between obedience and mischief, between listening and rebellion."

Entities: Little Nüwa (nickname for Nüwa).

"But how could you possibly defeat Fuxi, that guy full of dirty tricks?"

Entity: Fuxi.

"Probably in the end, you'll be rebutted with just one sentence— your brother will always be your brother."

No.

However, it is precisely because of the sibling relationship… If it were someone else, Fuxi would probably say with a grin: "You're right," and then secretly sell them off, letting them go out and get a beating, to realize how treacherous people's hearts are.

But you… in his mind, to deal with you, he can beat you however he likes behind closed doors, but if anyone else beats you, that's not allowed.

"One side is losing composure, the other side is acting while wearing shackles… in the end, which side will capsize?"

No.

One side is losing restraint, the other side is acting while wearing shackles… In the end, which side will capsize?

So she turned these guesses into a bet, transmitting voice to preside over it in her circle of close friends— of course, this was kept secret from Nüwa.

Entities: Nüwa.

Many female deities are interested in this.

Entity: female deities (generic).

"Between Nüwa and Fuxi, who do we support?"

Entities: Nüwa, Fuxi.

Between Nüwa and Fuxi, who do we support?

Of course it's Nüwa!

Who are we betting will win?

Then of course it's Fuxi!

We spiritually support Sister Nüwa, and in the bet we support Fuxi—is there a problem?

Absolutely not!

There's no way… Who let the scene of Sister Nüwa's Nüwa Emperor estate being confiscated back then leave such a deep impression on us?

We all feel Sister Nüwa can't match August Emperor Fuxi.

Who knows where we might capsize.

Facing the unanimous betting results, Yuan Huang secretly rolled her eyes, "You guys at least have some confidence in little Nüwa……she's the mainstay of this term's female deities!"

If you do this and she finds out, won't she be heartbroken?

Then she worked hard, beat Fuxi to a pulp, changed her birth date……and you all ended up losing big!

Isn't that also good?" some female deities said happily, "In that case, we'll lose, we'll lose……losing happily, losing joyfully!

"All right." Yuan Huang sighed helplessly while meeting Nüwa's expression after her statement, waiting for agreement.

"You're right!" Yuan Huang nodded firmly, "Being the head of the household can't be just one person, forcing others with your own will……we should share leadership, or at least take turns." "Fuxi has served one term as head of the household, becoming your elder brother for a Great Calamity."

But!

Fortune turns!

It's your turn to rise up!

Use your own wisdom, vision, and strength to subdue him!

Make him understand that you are independent, you are free, and no matter what you do, you must consult democratically with him and obtain his consent!

"Sister Yuan Huang, you truly understand me best!" Nüwa laughed happily.

Afterward, her tail finally showed up.

"Then, for justice, for fairness……could you give me some small information support?"

"For example, what purpose does the Donghua Emperor have in advising the Phoenix Clan to strive for speaking rights among humans?"

"Also, is there a connection behind this with Fuxi?"

"Those who chop wood, light fires, make zithers, sell tickets, hawk goods……could they be in cahoots?"

The Nüwa Emperor's tail wagged more happily.

Yuan Huang blinked, somewhat hesitant.

After thinking.

She still told the facts, speaking the whole truth.

"Donghua and August Emperor are in cahoots."

"Donghua directs the Phoenix Clan, and I have filed a report about it here."

"His reason is quite upright, related to Paoxi's strategy."

"The Phoenix Clan's entry is to succeed Paoxi, when humans cannot internally balance the Dragon Clan, to lure them in, using poison to counteract poison, achieving another balance."

"He said, the Dragon Clan must not be underestimated."

"In this era, the Dragon Ancestor even has a chance of Pangu."

Yuan Huang transmitted mentally, her tone quite solemn.

Upon hearing this, Nüwa also became serious.

"I still remember what the Grand Minister of Destiny said." Yuan Huang pondered, recalling.

"He said——don't look at the current camp divisions, with Wu and Yao as supreme, and think the victor must come from there."

"This Great Calamity truly has gods, ghosts, and demons showing off; even if the verdict is sealed and those who have achieved Pangu, it might still turn into a shocking upheaval."

"Donghua judged."

"Besides you, Hongjun, and Di Jun, there is hope of Pangu outside."

"Nether River, Dragon Ancestor, also have a chance to win!"

"Nether River, because the killing calamity is more intense, the Killing Great Dao he cultivates becomes stronger, to the point of exhausting heavenly timing!"

"Asura Clan, Asura Sect, few people, small land, relatively scarce resources……but what of it?"

"If enough great Luo die, perhaps he will step into an unprecedented height, then he can go on a streak, gambling on clan fortune."

"As for the Dragon Ancestor, Azure Dragon, it's harmony among people."

"Note, it's Azure Dragon, not the Gonggong ancestor shaman working among the Wu Clan."

"The Dragon Clan, in the next big game of chess."

Yuan Huang took a deep breath, as if recalling her moved reaction when she first heard the secret.

"The Dragon Clan, very not simple, truly having placed bets on both sides."

"This ethnic group actually has a chance to become the core royal clan of the Demon Race……its Way of Transforming into Dragons is extremely profound, almost all things and all clans can transform into dragons."

"Taking it as the core, one can truly unify the entire Demon Race in species form!"

"But he gave it up, instead supporting the Wu Clan……what is that for?"

Yuan Huang glanced at Nüwa, who then perked up her ears, listening with utmost concentration.

"Donghua relayed August Emperor's judgment, the Dragon Clan is to steal the home." Yuan Huang transmitted word by word, "If the Dragon Ancestor solely supports the Yao Clan, the Dragon Clan could become the core royal clan, but what good would that do?"

His foundation is too deep, Hongjun will instead not support him becoming the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and will subtly restrict him.

However, on the Wu Clan's side, this problem does not exist.

As expected, he became an ancestral witch, possessing supreme leadership authority… but he does not take this authority to heart.

His true goal is the human race!

This is the ideology of the true core clan of the Wu Clan!

For now, he has succeeded halfway.

Dragon Master Official!

This is the Dragon Clan's grand strategy.

Toward the Demon Race, they impose a racial form restriction; toward the Human Race, they impose an ideological overlay.

Seen separately, neither amounts to much.

But if…

When the Wu Clan defeats the Demon Race.

The Dragon Clan, as the victors, will drive the Demon Race to transform their racial form, putting them all on the path to dragonhood, and then unify ideology with the Human Race… this will be a qualitative leap!

Both sides will turn into the shape of dragons!

At that time, the Way of Humanity will also change.

Yuan Huang's tone was heavy, and Nüwa fell into contemplation.

After a long while, Nüwa sent a voice reply: "This isn't easy… Even if the Dragon Clan are victors, wanting to make the Demon Race evolve is not easy; that takes time."

The Demon Race is too massive; wanting them to evolve? Dream on!

By the time he succeeds, who knows how many years will have passed before Pangu's outcome appears?

Nü Huang has grounds for doubt.

Yeah, theoretically that's how it is…" Yuan Huang sighed, "But if… the Heavenly River tilts and pours, bringing a great flood that covers Honghuang…

Let the whole land and rivers change into a world of water?

By then, to survive, to endure… becoming a dragon is the best way.

The common people have no other choice whatsoever.

That would be unsolvable." Nü Huang's expression truly shifted.

Not necessarily." Yuan Huang shook his head, "Just need a great hero who can control the waters."

Quell the water disasters, restore the land and rivers.

Finally, toss down a Divine Needle that Calms the Sea, thrust it into the vast ocean… that sets the sea, and pierces ambition.

PS: Wishing everyone happy double holidays!

(End of chapter)