Chapter 387: On the Origin of the Primordial Jade Disc and the Five-Phase Plan of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation

I vaguely remember.

Nüwa took a close look, then suddenly spoke, whispering to Fuxi beside her: 'Once, I seemed to have some item, but I accidentally forgot it and never found it again.'

Fuxi first stared, then gave Nüwa a weird look, looking extremely shocked, his expression exaggerated to the extreme.

In response to Fuxi's doubt, Nüwa said solemnly: 'Only today did I suddenly recall… the thing I forgot back then must be the Primordial Jade Disc.'

Silence!

Very quiet!

The vast the the Zixiao Palace suddenly fell silent.

Although Nüwa's voice was very soft.

But what kind of people are present?

Each with eyes seeing six directions and ears hearing eight wildernesses, they could tell a mosquito's gender from a single hum.

Even the tiniest sound is actually a broadcast on all channels.

Real communication still relies on encrypted divine-sense transmission.

In other words.

No matter how private the conversation seems, it's always like the drunkard's intention not in the wine; rather than saying it's meant for the target listener, it's actually meant for everyone present, aiming to achieve some goal.

Just like now.

Empress Nüwa solemnly declared the ownership of the Primordial Jade Disc, which was something she had once forgotten… the subtext being that it should return to its original owner.

However.

Without waiting for Hongjun to jump out and argue.

Fuxi then sighed and advised earnestly.

"Sister, you need to make sense."

"I think, how many years has the Primordial Jade Disc been in Hongjun's hands? Your baseless accusation is somewhat inappropriate."

"But it shares my surname!"

Nüwa ignored Hongjun's dark-as-ink face, instead speaking confidently.

"I cultivate the Primordial Great Dao, unrivaled under heaven and earth."

"And this Primordial Jade Disc… the words 'Primordial' are so clear that anyone not blind or foolish can see its relation to me!"

"It's mine!"

Nüwa clenched her fists.

"What treasures of the the the Zixiao Palace… would Empress Nüwa care about those innate spiritual treasures?"

"I don't care!"

In fact.

Let alone innate spiritual treasures.

Even if it were the Taiji Diagram or Pangu Banner, among innate supreme treasures, she would merely give them a casual glance.

Nüwa said she never loved money, nor innate spiritual treasures.

The sole exception, and the only treasure that could truly move her and make her strive to obtain it, is one supreme treasure—the Primordial Jade Disc!

It's not because of its power.

But because she cares about the meaning it represents.

It represents the highest authority in the Honghuang world, a supreme treasure that legitimately grants access to the Heavenly Dao System—it's the proper credentials of the group's leader!

Other innate spiritual treasures and supreme treasures, Hongjun would share… but only this Primordial Jade Disc, Hongjun absolutely refuses to let go.

Nüwa is also well aware.

But how could she be willing without fighting for it?

Unfortunately, Hongjun demonstrated with his actions——

No way!

He flipped his hand, and the jade disc shifted into the highest, greatest Heavenly Dao System, merging with it, radiating boundless divine power, guarding against any covetous ones.

Nüwa's gaze followed, her eyes half-closed, as if she had already prepared to erupt, commanding the 1,800 Grand Luo to move out, tearing Hongjun apart with her hands, kicking the Heavenly Dao with her feet, to seize it.

"Little Wa, what good thing can't be monopolized by one person?"

At the crucial moment, Fuxi calmly reached out and pulled her back into place.

"You're beautiful enough; don't keep wishing for more beauty."

"If we say Honghuang is home."

"then this Primordial Jade Disc is the property deed."

"As for you, you already hold the household register… holding the Demonic Summoning Banner, you can command all living beings."

"If you were also allowed to hold the property deed and write your name on the ownership… tsk tsk, from then on, this Honghuang home would truly be yours to command."

"You are the supreme head of the household."

"But… you're still not capable enough!"

Fuxi said leisurely, "Virtue unmatched to position invites disaster."

"Unless you prove the Dao by becoming Pangu."

"Otherwise, don't even think about attributing the origin of the Primordial Jade Disc to yourself."

"Exactly, exactly!" Hongjun clapped and laughed heartily, agreeing, "Elder Brother August Emperor is absolutely right!"

"Empress Nüwa… although you are noble and esteemed, the Creator of humanity's fortune…"

"But after all, you're merely one of the Heavenly Court's Four Sovereigns, with three others of equal rank… even if I wanted to give you this supreme treasure, it would be improper."

"Unless one day you sweep the world and pacify Honghuang… then you would have the right to ask me for it."

"You right now are still far too far, far too far!"

Hongjun's expression was solemn, yet his tone carried a hint of teasing.

Do you want the Fortune Jade Disc?

Come on.

With the identity of the victor of the Lich Great Tribulation, come demand it from me!

Nüwa's eye corner twitched.

She glanced at the solemn Hongjun, then at the leisurely Fuxi.

"I always feel these two guys are playing off each other... or is it just an illusion?"

Pondering the subtlety of it, Nüwa fell silent.

Suddenly, she let out a sigh, seeming somewhat regretful, somewhat nostalgic.

"Ah... that's also my mistake."

"Just a single thought's difference!"

"Back then, I clearly had overturned a big monster, which dropped a bunch of money and materials all over the ground... but due to a moment's carelessness, I only picked up the money and left, ignoring those materials, which led to this awkward situation."

"I regret it... I regret it!"

"My corpse-searching skills really still need improvement... I really want to try again."

Empress Nüwa beat her chest and stamped her feet.

"Hmm cough cough!" Fuxi gave two hard dry coughs, a fierce light flickering in his eyes, his tone sounding very kind: "Little Wa, what are you saying? I didn't hear clearly... could you say it again?"

At this moment, the Xihuang's divine might was unfathomable. Though his aura wasn't particularly vast, it gave an feeling of extreme danger.

Nüwa instantly became honest.

"Nothing, nothing..." she repeatedly shook her head, indicating she had just been talking nonsense.

"What big monster, what materials—none of that is credible." Fuxi said with a half-smile: "There have always been many theories about the origin of the Fortune Jade Disc, and to this day there is no consensus."

"However, I think the relatively reliable theory among them is the Azure Lotus Transformation Theory."

"The Chaos Azure Lotus was blown up by Pangu with his Heaven-opening Axe; its twenty-four petals merged to form this supreme treasure... If this rumor is true, this treasure might actually be related to you, little sister, and rightfully belong to you."

"But... little sister, you need to think carefully."

"The Chaos Azure Lotus has ended up so miserable."

"Then what do you need to turn into?"

Fuxi's tone grew even kinder.

"Think about it again."

"In this world, who could press you to the ground and beat you to such a miserable state?"

"And why would they 'look after' you like this?"

"Misfortune comes from the mouth, little sister, you must bear this in mind!"

Xihuang said with deep meaning.

"You haven't yet succeeded in rebelling and becoming the family head."

"So don't put on airs of the family head."

"Understand?"

He asked gently.

"I understand, I understand, I understand..."

Under Fuxi's aura swollen to its peak, the gods dared not speak, Nüwa also trembled, nodding like a pecking chick.

"Understanding is enough." Fuxi was satisfied, withdrawing his aura: "As a little sister, you just need to learn how to write the two words 'obedient and cute'."

He sat upright again.

Nüwa pursed her lips, her aura hitting bottom and rebounding, swelling back up.

But although she had just been suppressed, she didn't dare act rashly anymore... though appearing low-browed and obedient, she harbored a thoroughly burning fighting spirit, like a volcano about to erupt, its spearhead pointing directly—at Hongjun!

She seemed to have clarified her strategic goal.

First beat Hongjun down, then prove the Dao as Pangu.

Afterward.

Today's lecture, I'll find an opportunity to return it all!

Hongjun felt a chill down his spine... but he didn't care.

Watching Empress Nüwa suffer, he was actually in a very good mood.

His face solemn, he brushed over this conflict in one stroke, yet deep down he was still secretly pleased.

"Serves you right... serves you right!"

His mood delighted and wonderful, Hongjun's tone of speech became somewhat airy.

Plucking the innate supreme treasure, the Supreme Ultimate Diagram, he opened his mouth with a smile.

"Morality, come forward."

The Moral Heavenly Lord received the order.

"This is the Supreme Ultimate Diagram, one of the supreme treasures differentiated from Pangu's Heaven-opening Axe."

"Today, I bestow it upon you... I hope you hold it, guard the Dao's orthodoxy, practice your original intention, and spread Pangu's ideals far and wide."

Having said that, Hongjun then handed down the Supreme Ultimate Diagram.

"Such is my wish; I dare not violate it."

The Heavenly Venerable said thus, and received the Supreme Ultimate Diagram.

Hongjun nodded slightly, looking toward the next Heavenly Venerable.

Yuanshi Tianzun!

The Taiji Diagram was passed to the Venerable of Virtue.

That Pangu Banner naturally goes to Yuanshi Tianzun.

These two supreme treasures now each have a new master.

They all have a legitimate lineage.

After all, the current Three Pure Ones are the frontline propagators of Pangu's ideas, always bearing Pangu's banner and educating humanity.

No matter how useful it is, there are also those who graduate from the Daoist academy and go out onto the stage of the times to make their way; will they, because of society's beatings, lose their original intent and become snobbish? But in name, the theme of the times still ought to be promoted and supported.

The Dao Ancestor bestowed the supreme treasure that best represents Pangu's will, showing his support for his Heavenly Dao identity.

Just that.

After supporting the Venerable of Virtue and Yuanshi Tianzun, when it came to the Numinous Treasure Venerable, it seemed to become somewhat difficult.

Because, as another innate supreme treasure split from the Opening Heaven Axe—the Chaos Bell—it is in the possession of Donghuang of the Heavenly Court.

The Dao Ancestor wore a look of difficulty, very regretful and sorrowful, and said to the Numinous Treasure Venerable, "Ah... you cannot obtain the Chaos Bell like your elder brother."

"Or, I could take another set of top-tier innate spiritual treasures as a substitute?"

The Numinous Treasure Venerable listened, his face showing sadness, sorrow, and the expression of being raised by a stepmother... and so on.

Finally, he sighed and said, "The Dao Ancestor has granted the Numinous Treasure to us, letting us guard the Dao lineage—this is already a great favor; how could I still be picky?"

"It's not the Chaos Bell, but it doesn't matter anymore."

The Numinous Treasure Venerable is very understanding and reasonable, not letting the Dao Ancestor feel embarrassed.

"Good..." the Dao Ancestor's eyes brightened, "Rest assured... I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

"This is a complete sword formation!"

With a flick of his sleeve, four killing swords and a formation diagram burst forth with a soaring killing intent, expounding the grand obliteration principle of slay, trap, exterminate, and annihilate; it is the condensed ultimate truth of the universe's end!

Facing those killing swords and that formation diagram, the Great Luo beings in the the the Zixiao Palace rarely failed to change expression.

Even the Dragon Ancestor, the supreme primordial ancestor of the dragon clan, as fierce as they come, had eyes sunk deep—seemingly evoking some bad memory, having undergone the most tragic experience in this sword formation.

Slay, trap, exterminate formed the sword formation; Great Luo immortals' clothes were stained with blood!

"This is——the Slay Immortal Sword Formation!"

Amidst the rolling killing intent, the Dao Ancestor's figure blurred, only his voice echoing in the hall: "Once this sword formation is established, slaughter will be boundless, its ferocity limitless!"

"It is the supreme killing formation that the Rahu Demon Ancestor of old intended to wield to destroy Honghuang!"

"Now I bestow it upon you!"

The Dao Ancestor solemnly granted the Slay Immortal Sword Formation.

At that very moment.

Yet several great divine-ability users simultaneously lowered their eyelids, hiding the brilliant light bursting from their eyes.

The Rahu Demon Ancestor, who was causing a commotion.

The Nether River Demon Ancestor, tugging at Rahu.

The Jieyin Buddha, whose Buddhist name was constantly recited.

And the loyal, devoted minister who was cheering on Nüwa, encouraging her to bravely face domestic violence, that the ambitious succeed, the diligent are not let down by heaven, and that one day fortune will turn—Fengxi!

They watched the granting of the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, and at the same moment a similar joyful thought flashed in their minds.

"The plot of days past……has come to fruition!"

"When the Great Calamity of Infinite Boundaries arrives, it will be the ultimate weapon……"

Not mentioning them.

Even the Numinous Treasure Venerable, at this moment, is very happy, joy showing on his face.

However, as soon as the joy appeared, the Numinous Treasure Venerable realized it was improper—he ought not to be pleased.

The Slay Immortal Sword Formation is strong, but too extreme.

Its sole purpose is slaughter and destruction; in terms of attack power it even surpasses ordinary innate supreme treasures.

If major powers clash, its use is not small; it can serve as deterrence.

But his Jie Sect is currently in a developmental stage and does not need to go to the battlefield.

What he truly ought to crave is a type of Numinous Treasure with enormous productive utility.

Putting it in a more abstruse way.

That is to suppress the qi fortune.

Putting it more plainly.

It is to be able to outpace Honghuang's development and inflation speed.

The substance of the Numinous Treasure suppressing fortune is to take an innate spiritual treasure, consent to being conscripted by the populace's general consciousness, and invest it into the great cycle of heaven, earth, time, and space to create value.

This is equivalent to savings deposits, which naturally yield interest.

Relying on this interest, one can achieve financial freedom, with passive income covering daily cultivation expenses—this represents stable fortune.

The same holds for an individual.

The same holds for a great teaching.

Teaching, however, burns a lot of money.

When expanded and strengthened, annual expenditures become large—various educational equipment, cultivation venue design, creation of places for comprehending the Dao, liaison with internship units, teachers' salaries and bonuses……all require investment.

If one wishes to raise reputation and improve teaching quality, sparing no expense, the costs become even more terrifying.

Moreover, in present-day Honghuang, whether Daoist or Buddhist, they act as private schools handling public school affairs……how could that be easy?

Above, there is no funding; one relies entirely on one's own efforts, occasionally receiving aid from kind-hearted people, with graduated disciples giving back……but none of it can last long.

Now.

After countless hopes and expectations, the Heavenly Dao finally allocated funds to support.

As a result, what was given was a production line for weapons and equipment—still the kind that's hard to sell and also difficult to use……

Numinous Treasure felt that he ought to feel sorrowful and melancholy.

"I messed up the act…… I can only go along with the mistake."

Numinous Treasure Heavenly Venerable sighed inwardly; his nature is too straightforward—he can't stomach an Actor's bowl of rice.

PS: It's a bit late, but it should be fine…… right?

(End of chapter)