Chapter 441: The Way of the Bow and Arrow; What's the Problem?

Dayi really regretted it.

"When I received the summons earlier, I shouldn't have come!"

He lamented inwardly.

What the hell is this?

No.

Is this something a person can do?

Anger! Shiver! Cold!

He's handsome, is that wrong?

He's about to be listed on the Eight Trigrams Legend Ranking, to be spread throughout endless ages?

How sad!

"Sigh!"

After pondering for a long time, Dayi had no good way to avoid it, so he let out a long sigh.

Facing Fengxi, while he grandly lectured on principles, his marriage and emotional issues involved the enormous strategy of both the human and Wu clans; meanwhile, his subtle hints towards Houtu ancestor Wu's talisman represented the tendency of the Wu Clan's highest will.

Furthermore.

Looking at Dayi's embarrassed expression, Fengxi, like a gua‑sha scrape, carefully took a bit from the still‑unwarmed "Wa Dàtóu", declaring it the startup fund for someone to "imperially ordered to pick up girls"……

"Never mind……Never mind!"

"The situation can't be changed; I can only go along……"

"Life, work, it's like… you can't resist, so you might as well enjoy it."

Dayi finally resigned himself.

"Anyway, in the end, the right to choose is still in my hands; they won't make things too difficult for me."

Thinking thus, Dayi nodded and responded.

"Good."

Fengxi heard it, and his face showed an unprecedentedly radiant expression.

"As expected, I didn't misjudge!"

"Commander Dayi, you're a good comrade!"

He said this to Hougang.

Hougang merely responded with two 'hehes', noncommittal.

Fengxi didn't care at all about this sarcasm that speaks louder than words.

As a novice human king, he deeply understood one principle——

A king, if he's too particular about propriety and can't lose face, is easily taken advantage of!

Especially in difficult times.

Fengxi ignored Hougang and turned to negotiate with Dayi and Yan Yuese.

"Yi!"

"Since you've already agreed."

"Then we shouldn't delay; quickly plan your touring performance across all human territories—how to cover the most clans in the shortest time, with the highest frequency of appearances."

"Moreover, what talent should you display to become a human idol superstar, a phenomenon‑level existence?"

Fengxi inquired, giving Dayi space to freely display his talents.

—He's quite open‑minded!

Although the situation can't be changed, we must take his mistaken idea as the core of the future path.

But Dayi himself also has a say, able to decide what he does.

And now, Dayi seems to have let go—agreeing to be set up on a blind date, involved in a rather important chapter of life, what else could he hold back on?

"Talking about talents?" Dayi pondered, his mood returning to the calmest, most composed state, as if the earlier embarrassment and resistance had never existed, "I still have plenty I can do."

"Not only can I do them, I'm quite proficient……After all, I don't lack time."

Dealing with an audience below the Great Luo level is a piece of cake.

As a Great Luo, that's how confident he is.

A single strand of innate immortal spiritual light, suspended eternally, illuminates the Suiyue Changhe and the myriad heavens, leaving his mark, transforming into countless incarnations, each incarnation able to choose to begin a new life—in which era, which world, in which field, leading the trend for a time.

Or as an emperor ruling over all lands; or as a hero shining in the age; or as a scholar whose word decides rise and fall; or as a musician playing the heavenly sound……Finally, these achievements reflect back onto his natal spiritual light, merging and penetrating, becoming nourishment for progress.

Dayi claims he can do anything, and it's no empty boast.

Of course, he also admits——this is only enough to fool those below the Great Luo level.

One can't ask for too much.

After all, the stage of the Honghuang world is a bit too big.

Exaggeratedly speaking—his 99% talent level is just a town's top student, and the town's school naturally lets him run wild.

But once you reach the national level, he becomes unnoticeable.

However, a top student is a top student; his learning and acceptance abilities still surpass ordinary people.

But going higher, unless one selects a specialized research, devotes oneself wholeheartedly, and embarks on a path—proving the Dao to reach Great Luo—otherwise, in that specific circle, he's just a background figure, unable even to occasionally play the funny man.

"What if I raise my demands on you?" Fengxi thought, "During the execution of our plan, the Heavenly Court might make some small moves, not ruling out the possibility of trying to compete with you on the same stage."

"In that case……" Dayi's eyes flashed for a moment, "Then let's decide on my exclusive specialty!"

"The Way of the Bow and Arrow!"

At the mention of archery, Dayi's entire spirit and energy completely changed, his sharpness fully revealed, his might boundless; even though Fengxi is a handsome man under someone's protection, in that instant he felt his spirit tremble slightly and sensed a dangerous aura.

Dayi's divine archery is unmatched in the world!

If the Heavenly Court sends people over to sabotage me… then I'll set the contest's target as an important base facility of the Heavenly Court.

Dayi smiled and spoke—he wasn't any pushover!

Sun star? Heavenly Emperor Di Jun? Heavenly River navy?

There's always something to choose… I'll see if that saboteur can shoot?

Thus, even if there's a dark plot… I'll accept it.

To eliminate one of my replaceable pawns, risking our own loss… are we Wu Clan making a killing?

The Way of Archery is unlike any other.

Dayi spoke at length, "Like General Dayu, war‑mad to insanity… this charge‑into‑battle expert is a fine hand, but you can't just rush into the Heavenly Court—that's purely throwing away your life."

I'm different… ultra‑long‑range strike, only I hit them, they can't hit me—just ask if that isn't infuriating!

Dayi smiled, a bit sly.

Fengxi clapped repeatedly.

Very good, very good!

Moreover… Dayi continued, "Choosing the Way of Archery also has some benefits for your confirmed plan."

He sighed.

Although this is a blatantly arranged big‑scale show‑matchmaking performance… still, the positive ideas that ought to be conveyed should be spread as much as possible.

Since the organization has decreed that I become a generation‑defining idol superstar… I also need to consider what positive influence those who admire and worship me can receive from me.

In today's age, things like music, chess, calligraphy and painting naturally ought to be excluded.

Moreover, pretentious affectation is absolutely unacceptable… a fine young man should not think of slaying enemies for his clan, to awe the four directions with martial prowess—instead they all powder and paint themselves—what propriety is that?

Even if it's the age of peace, we must not let this trend take shape.

Take advantage of your support for me becoming an idol, secretly steer public opinion and instill the correct values.

Good! Fengxi nodded, looking at Dayi with slight surprise.

—That shows quite a broad vision, not just a mere thug; he actually considers how to add bricks and tiles to his Feng‑someone's plan.

Don't look at me like that… Dayi glanced at Fengxi, smiled and said, "People often misunderstand archers, thinking we have a sneaky, harmful side."

Actually it's not like that… we also work hard, okay?

As an archer, one must always see farther than others and observe carefully.

So our vision is the strongest and also the most sensitive.

And also.

Because a miss by a hair's breadth leads to an error of a thousand miles.

We will carefully consider every factor that could interfere with reaching our target, and factor it in.

Finally.

Our path rarely offers a chance to strike; up close we easily collapse and get slaughtered.

Thus we cherish every chance to act… if we don't act, fine; if we do, we aim for a sure kill.

Dayi said leisurely.

All this, combined, has accomplished my Way.

Seeing farthest, observing most closely, overlooking from high, then removing myriad obstacles, unswerving… finally, one arrow Absolute Kill, ascending to the peak!

Fengxi grasped the true meaning, couldn't help but praise, "As the leader said, this Way of Archery ought to be a lifelong required course for gentlemen of talent."

With this alone, Dayi you may be crowned with the title of 'Hou'!

This 'Hou' title is not ordinary.

Just like Houtu and Feng Hou… this 'Hou' is a symbol of sovereignty, an exalted title!

Houtu—controller of the earth, king of the earth!

Feng Hou—leader of the Feng clan, king of the Feng!

Now, Fengxi praises—Dayi too can be called king in the Way of Archery, placing a 'Hou' before Yi!

Houyi!

Just an empty title.

Dayi shook his head, "I don't care about that."

You may not care, but your fans and fangirls will!" Fengxi laughed, "When your fame reaches its peak, they'll themselves put you in that position and call you Houyi!

Mmm… on that day I'll add a push, hire you as chief archery instructor of my human royal court, responsible for teaching and passing on the Way of Archery—then it will truly be deserved.

That works too." Dayi was indifferent.

These are just minor details.

Debuting with a heroic image, taking archery as a talent, one can probably win over as many admirers from humanity as possible." Dayi calmly analyzed, "It also wins over both sexes, reducing obstacles for future courtship, love and marriage.

Good looks attract female fans; peerless archery wins over male fans… plus, since it's a skill, anyone with hands can try—whoever disagrees can step up and prove themselves.

By the way, give the human royal court a boost in values and public opinion—a strong assist.

Finally, the royal court steps forward, confers the 'Excellent Talent' title, specially hires him… both boosting morale and spreading the image of humanity's 'unrestricted talent recruitment'.

Perfect!

Win‑win!

Leader Dayi, though he looks bold and sturdy, harbors a deep scheming mind, keen thoughts, far‑sighted, truly formidable.

Even Fengxi has to praise.

This ability score is nearly catching up to him.

'Alas, Leader Dayi's character is upright, not good at flattery… perhaps he can't lower himself to fawn over Empress Nüwa; or maybe he has tried but his timing is off.'

'Otherwise, my position as the chief strategist under the Empress would not be secure!'

Fengxi was indulging in daydreams.

Suddenly, he froze.

"Not right…… something feels off……"

"Even Chief Dayi, who has followed the Lady for many years, couldn't accurately understand her true heart and nature……"

"But why, with me, does everything go as smoothly as water flowing into a channel?"

Fengxi felt considerable confusion.

"And also."

"Only when facing Lady Nüwa can I execute the most precise strike, with every word and deed just right."

"Against the other ancestral Wu, I have never had such miraculous anticipation."

"My knees refuse to bend first, my proud bones unyielding."

"Sucking up and flattery—that's a selective kind of sucking up and flattery."

Fengxi suddenly looked back, pondering that he always had a mysterious confidence… having wandered Honghuang these years, among the Wu Clan, it was flattering Houtu and respecting Di Jiang; outside the Wu Clan, it was the two great sages Nüwa and Fuxi.

Facing them, it was quite easy…… flattery came naturally, and to get benefits he could also put aside his dignity to ask for them.

Or perhaps it was fate.

These big shots also found him pleasing to the eye, and benefits came his way unintentionally.

Di Jiang slew a demon god, and the acquired innate spiritual treasure is now with Fengxi; the Great Sage Fuxi casually sent over a cheat of the qi fortune merit system, priceless.

But Lady Nüwa and Houtu have become Fengxi's strongest backing…… his rapid rise to today's achievements is inseparable from the Lady's strong support.

Everything went as smoothly as water flowing into a channel, with the most subtle tacit understanding, surpassing all contractual constraints.

"There's a big problem!"

Fengxi secretly sucked in a breath of cold air.

"What a pity."

"I'm still quite inexperienced, I still need to develop……" He grasped his current cultivation, soaring high in the Primordial Great Luo, yet remained somewhat dissatisfied, "Those big shots whose relationship with me is subtle are all Grand Yi Great Luo."

"Perhaps."

"When the day comes that I also enter this level, I should then have the qualifications to investigate thoroughly."

Fengxi set himself a small goal.

He didn't even ask for Pangu, just striving for Grand Yi would be fine.

……

Fengxi's single thought raced wildly, roaming amidst various nonsensical conjectures.

On the other hand, he seriously discussed with Dayi, Hougang, and others the problem of how to together stage a perfect show.

In this, the director is Fengxi, the cameraman is Hougang, the male lead is Dayi…… the female lead? to be determined.

"This way…… great things can be accomplished!" Fengxi said with satisfaction, regarding this planning, it can be considered temporarily concluded.

"Finally arranged it all." Dayi exhaled in relief, this kind of work that lays everything out clearly, treating oneself as a pawn, is truly headache-inducing, "Then I should take my leave as well."

"Don't go!" Fengxi pleaded, smiling, "Dayi, with your strong big-picture view, why not stay and help me plan the Lady Nüwa's other work requirements?"

"How to reasonably embed the Wu Clan's thoughts into humanity, making them orthodox, so as to form a check and balance against the human kings?"

Dayi first froze, then sucked in a cold breath, "This is to cut off the foundations of all human kings!"

"Exactly!" Fengxi sighed, "I have to earn the Lady's favor, so I can't avoid getting involved…… truly helpless."

(End of chapter)