Chapter 436: Knocking, the Ability to Copy

Great righteousness…… king……

Fengxi gripped the Five Emperors Seal, blinked.

After careful thought, in a haze he seemed to grasp something, yet also seemed to grasp nothing, standing in a mist.

"You can think about this problem slowly." Fuxi said, "I'm not in a hurry to know your answer."

"You too, don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself; just carry out the work step by step."

"Perhaps one day the flood of destiny will be beneath your feet, while ahead lies a fork…… the mission you bear will drive you to make the right choice."

"By then, everything, you will naturally understand."

"I am greatly looking forward…… to the arrival of that day."

Fuxi's smile at the corner of his mouth grew ever clearer.

Then he waved his hand, indicating Fengxi could leave, to work diligently, to devote himself utterly to Nüwa's Pangu great undertaking.

Although Fengxi was somewhat clueless, feeling a bit lost, he still obeyed and acted——

Who cares!

Anyway the Five Emperors Seal is in his hand; from now on, the human race will be under his regency as crown prince…… compared to vague things like great righteousness and a king, holding power and issuing orders is far more interesting to him!

Fengxi strove to appear steady and solemn, cautiously and respectfully withdrawing from the hall, leaving space for Fuxi and Nüwa, this brother‑sister pair.

"Looking at your smile, why do I feel a weird tingling in my heart?" Nüwa unconsciously crossed her arms and rubbed them up and down, "I just feel that something bad is about to happen."

Nüwa's intuition is astonishingly sharp; at this moment she instinctively sensed a problem and immediately pointed the finger at the brother whose smile never ceased before her, "Your question just now…… what's going on?"

"Are you scheming behind my back?"

She asked suspiciously.

"Nothing of the sort……" Fuxi replied calmly, "I'm just testing that little guy."

"The purpose is to let him understand the principles of humility and open‑mindedness."

"After all, that question has no standard answer in my view…… when the time comes and he stands before me to answer, I can always say his answer isn't comprehensive enough and he needs to keep trying."

Fuxi showed the expression of an old fox.

Fuxi smiled narrowly, "Anyway, no matter what he says, I'm going to give him a couple of knocks, not give him full marks——this is for his own good, so he won't get arrogant!"

"Leave him a deep impression so that in the years to come he will guard against arrogance and impetuosity, deeply understand that there are people beyond people and heavens beyond heavens, and it will also help you better rule your subordinates."

"I know you value him greatly, and his conduct lives up to your esteem. But you are the ruler and he the subject——thunder and rain, all are heavenly grace."

"Give him an occasional light rap, lest his tail tilt up, gradually breeding pride, making him think his achievements are vast and dare to claim credit."

"Of course, regarding the matter of giving him a rap…… considering ruler‑minister harmony, since you can't step forward, I'll take care of it for you."

"Just like when you ordered him to dig out the foundations of all future human kings…… right now I've become your spear—how about that? Moving or not?"

Of course, the matter of disciplining… considering the harmony between ruler and subject, you are not fit to show yourself, so I will take care of it for you.

"You're so bad!" Nüwa burst into a big grin, leaned close to Fuxi's face, clasped one of his arms with both hands and shook it, "But I like it!"

"Like it, just like it……" Fuxi said meaningfully, "You're my sister—how could I not indulge you!"

"After all, I'm not a bad person, not that kind of domineering, harsh, cruel older brother!"

"Mmm……" Nüwa nodded, "Although older brother, you used to have many bad points, constantly forcing me to study and work, to strive forward, with that strict attitude toward me…… but now that I know you're sharing my worries, I'll admit you're a good older brother!"

After all, I'm not a bad person, not that sort of overbearing, domineering, strict and harsh cold-hearted older brother!

Fuxi said nothing, merely putting on a bright smile, reaching out to rub Nüwa's head; deep in his eyes a mischievous gleam flashed.

This scene of brotherly affection and sisterly respect lasted a long time.

Until Nüwa's heart was again covered by work‑related worries, restoring her to the state of a sovereign worrying for the world and all beings, while personal feelings were set aside.

Unless one day she succeeds in Pangu's undertaking, perhaps only then could she attain great freedom——the 'perhaps' mainly depends on whether her brother has angered her again, prompting Her Majesty Nüwa to raise the banner of rebellion once more.

Until Nüwa's heart was once again covered by work-related worries, letting her return to the state of a ruler's concern for the world and all beings, with personal romantic feelings set aside.

"Older brother." Nüwa furrowed her brows, "You say——can the work I've arranged be carried out smoothly?"

"The completion of the human bloodline, and the Wu Clan Sacrifice Committee System…… each faces enormous pressure!"

Nüwa walked with hands behind her back, "If the bloodline completion is unknown to the Heavenly Court, that's fine; but once we start pushing, they'll get the news and immediately consider countermeasures to trip us up."

"And if this is external pressure…… then the Wu Clan side must face pressure from within the human race."

"Those who, optimistic about humanity, invested in it, hoping to use it as a springboard; after winning in the human realm and attaining the central position of heaven and earth, they could lead the future great trend—the Great Luo Allies—would surely feel dissatisfied."

"They all wanted to be human kings, to be feudal lords, to hold sway over a region…… but then a 'Wu' system popped up, damaging future interests, making them deeply hated."

"I'm more worried that the overlapping pressures from both sides will bring trouble to the human race's strategy."

They all wanted to become human kings, become feudal lords, govern a region… but then a 'wu' system emerged, harming future interests, making them widely hated.

Although the arrangements have been made, the Wu Clan's internal deployment is complete, and on the human side there is a Wind Marquis candidate host…… but she still can't help indulging in idle speculation.

"Hmm." Fuxi nodded, indicating agreement, "Your worry isn't baseless."

"But……" he raised a hand, "I've calculated on my fingers, your problem isn't too serious."

"Huh?" Nüwa glanced sideways.

"You, you've caught a good moment." Fuxi sighed, "Originally what you're doing is a kind of reform; but any reform inevitably has internal hiccups, during which there are losses—it's the growing pains of adjustment, until the reform ends."

"But…… the Heavenly Court there is also trying to reform."

"They also need to adjust some civil institutions, tinker with reform, make minor road tweaks, undergo ideological shift; compared to humanity's upcoming situation, it's actually about even."

"All are in the critical phase of reform, the growing‑pain stage, wanting to stir things up…… though not saying they're willing but unable, the energy they can spare is absolutely limited."

They also need to adjust some civil institutions, carry out reforms, make fine adjustments to the road, transform thinking; compared to the humans' upcoming situation, it's actually about the same.

Nüwa's eyes lit up, then she instantly lifted her gaze toward the Heavenly Court; a pair of bright eyes shone, reflecting the vast expanse and the eternal Myriad Heavens.

Countless information was browsed, searched, scrutinized, and until it was deduced, it flowed through the heart.

Nüwa's eyes lit up, and in an instant she lifted her gaze toward the Heavenly Court; her bright eyes shone brilliantly, reflecting the vast myriad phenomena and the eternal Myriad Heavens.

Countless information was browsed and retrieved, carefully examined, and then deduced, flowing through the heart.

A moment later, she happily clapped her hands.

How wonderful!

The Donghua Emperor is responsible for pushing reforms in the Heavenly Court…… Even if it doesn't amount to a major upheaval, the Heavenly Court will inevitably be shaken for a while, requiring coordination of the interests of all demon god factions.

With this situation, if they try to cause trouble…… it will be difficult!

Nüwa's eyes rolled around, and she suddenly said, "Older brother, you say——if I finish all the work here first, could I take advantage while the other side hasn't completed its reforms?"

"Well……" Fuxi raised his eyebrows, "Isn't that difficult?"

I've calculated the difficulty of reforms on both sides…… Compared to the Heavenly Court side, at most it's just a fine-tuning of tedious details.

Here among humanity, however, they've gone straight to the root.

If we ask which side will finish first, I still favor the Heavenly Court.

Is that so? Nüwa narrowed her eyes slightly, "If the senior official overseeing the Heavenly Court's reforms has a problem, causing delays?"

Eh? Eh! Fuxi looked surprised, deliberately lowering his voice, "You mean…… you could get the Donghua Emperor to defect?"

No way, no way!

Before, you could do that, I thought it normal…… but now, he's a hotshot figure in the Heavenly Court, he definitely wouldn't jump ship, right?

Um…… this…… you don't need to worry……" Nüwa glanced at Fuxi twice, speaking vaguely to get past it.

All right…… you have your own ideas, I won't say more." Fuxi sighed, "I just want to remind you."

This Donghua person is no easy opponent…… his actual ability and tactics are on par with mine, a ruthless deity underestimated by many!

Many of the things he does, behind them mostly lie other schemes, not as simple as they appear.

You want to use him? Be careful not to end up being used by him instead!

Fuxi gave earnest instruction.

Hmm…… I understand." Nüwa looked at Fuxi with a slightly playful, strange gaze, "Evenly matched, yet there are other schemes…… but rest assured, I'll be careful and won't fall into a trap.

She made a solemn promise, full of confidence, making Fuxi frown, a bit curious, wanting to investigate a bit.

But, Nüwa immediately changed the subject.

An old friend is coming." She stood on tiptoe, her gaze piercing the infinite spacetime, seeing a top-tier divine powerhouse walking across the endless star river, "Still coming to invite me.

It seems the Demon Race side is also wary of our meddling, adding obstacles to their reforms…… so, releasing a bit of goodwill to see if I'm willing to accept.

To act as matchmaker and witness the wedding!" Nüwa pulled out her little red embroidered ball, "I never expected…… I never expected.

I haven't even started activities among the Wu Clan yet, but first I have to run to the Heavenly Court to serve as a witness for that scumbag Di Jun.

Nüwa didn't hide her attitude at all, directly calling Di Jun a scumbag, making Fuxi beside her want to laugh.

Little Nüwa, your opinion of Di Jun seems even stronger?

Who told him to simultaneously marry a pair of lunar goddesses? Moreover, he attached political significance to such a lifelong affair, serving his own imperial ambitions……" Nüwa pouted, "Such divine trash, a scumbag blatantly so, whenever I see him I want to go over and give him two punches.

As for this matter, Empress Nüwa couldn't stand it.

When will the goddess be able to stand up!

Not to be used! Not to be exploited!

Such people often actually become the final winners." Fuxi didn't care much, "After all, the cutthroat competition among the Great Luo right now is intense!

Especially at the top.

In terms of talent and comprehension, everyone is innately divine, with hardly any difference between them.

When speaking of effort and struggle, those who reach that position—who isn't working twelve hours a day, yet diligently putting in a hundred twenty, or even twelve hundred hours?

Everything that can be compared has pretty much been compared.

All that's left is integrity.

Who can let go of their integrity, who can be more shameless…… that person is more likely to accumulate an advantage.

Especially for Di Jun.

His foundation is somewhat weak, much worse than Hongjun, and not much better than you…… In this disadvantaged position, he's destined to cherish every opportunity, in order to have an earlier chance at Pangu.

In this regard, little sister, you can't let go…… you'll suffer a great loss.

Fuxi said leisurely.

No problem, no problem!" Nüwa rubbed her hands, eyes bright, "I have money power! I can rely on my wealth to get close to people!

I can buy integrity with money!

……" Fuxi was momentarily speechless, actually feeling unable to rebut.

Damn…… that makes a lot of sense!

Hehe.

Fuxi's mouth twitched, and he silently thought to himself.

When the day comes that the guy who bought integrity has money himself……

You should understand why the flowers are so red.

Nüwa, completely unaware of Fuxi's little schemes in his heart, continued to speak from the moral high ground, "This Di Jun fellow, taking a marriage that was already somewhat acceptable and adding a political attribute, makes me very dissatisfied."

However, considering this after all involves the lifelong affair of good sisters, I thought about it and still agreed to invite them.

Setting aside the opposing positions of this era, in other ages we're still best friends.

It's only right to go help out, to let Di Jun know he shouldn't neglect Xihe and Changxi……

He must understand.

Even if he is the Heavenly Emperor of the Demon Race, he can't do as he pleases; at home he still ought to be courteous to his wife!

Otherwise, all the goddesses of Honghuang will band together to attack him!

Nüwa waved her little fists.

This sight made Fuxi stare and roll his eyes.

Those who don't know would think you're going to crash the wedding!

"Impossible!" Nüwa blinked her eyes, "I wouldn't joke about my good friend's wedding."

Although Di Jun is a bit of a scoundrel, aside from that, among male deities he's still considered a decent prospect.

Moreover, I was still hoping...

Nüwa's voice suddenly lowered, and eventually it even faded away.

"What are you hoping for? An inside‑outside collusion?" Fuxi however laughed.

(End of chapter)