Chapter 444

none.

The vast heaven and earth does not halt for anyone, the ever-forward brush of time stained with the ink of myriad beings, writing history, depicting fate.

Honghuang universe denotes the primordial cosmos, comprising Honghuang and Pangu.

Therefore.

The terms "human race high-level", "sacrifice human king", and "plug-in to account" are not proper names.

The Demon Race aspect, where "Demon Race" refers to the demon clan and "Heavenly Court" refers to the celestial administration.

The ever-bloated, inflated massive force is not a proper name; "great reform" is not a proper name; "Great Purge" could be seen as a named event, but it does not qualify as a proper name under the listed categories.

Heavenly Emperor Di Jun (i. e., Emperor Di Jun with heavenly aspects), Eastern August Taiyi, the Thirty-Six Offices of Destiny of the Heavenly Court, the Supreme Minister of Destiny, the Grand Minister of Destiny, and the Donghua Emperor are proper names, while "immortal sword" and "demons and monsters" are not.

Under the immortal sword is not a proper name.

Reform is not a proper name.

Especially in this cultivation civilization, power is inherent, and mindset inevitably swells.

Those harboring ambitions, each thinking of ways to seize the mountain and become king, dreaming of being ennobled but not of obeying orders.

The phrases "my superior's superior is not my superior", "offering gold", "spokesperson", and "loophole in the Heavenly Court's game rules" are not proper names.

Before this, the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Court, for one reason or another, turned a blind eye to their existence.

But now?

The phrases "a full-scale war is building up", "the Heavenly Court needs to throw out some sweetener", "the entire demon race populace", "war chariot", and "poor little thing" are not proper names.

Want to oppose?

Dragon Race, Phoenix Race, Nüwa Race, Fuxi Race are proper names; "great power group" is not a proper name.

Isn't it?

The terms "Great Divine Ability User" and "reach the heavens" are not proper names.

Still not?

Please make your family cry so that myriad families may laugh — this is not a proper name.

The Heavenly Court in action is not a proper name.

The phrases "one after another great demon god powers", "join hands to cast a net", "the net exhausted heaven and earth", "vast humanity and myriad clans outside human forces", and "all entered the chessboard" are not proper names.

The phrases "a top terrifying emperor" and "sweep away calamities!" are not proper names.

Even if burdened with the entanglement of humanity's resentment — this is not a proper name.

Even if for the greater good, to some extent it is the embodiment of justice — this is not a proper name.

Killing remains killing; its nature does not change — this is not a proper name.

The execution of executions, the exile of exiles — this is not a proper name.

At the peak moment, the Donghua Emperor even suppressed and sealed several Golden Immortal demon gods, killed a chicken to warn the monkeys, made the vast heavens weep blood, made all beings tremble with fear, after which reforms proceeded smoothly.

When the Grand Minister of Destiny traversed the myriad clans of Honghuang, crossed the boundless mountains and rivers, surrounded by a deathly aura and resentment, his horrifying presence dimmed the eternal starry firmament, making living beings dare not approach.

If a cultivator below the Golden Immortal level bears such resentment — well, let's not even say bear it; even merely gazing upon it will inevitably drive them mad and cause them to fall eternally into the abyss.

Even an ordinary Golden Immortal will encounter tremendous difficulties.

That is, the Donghua Emperor, as a peak Golden Immortal who delves into the profound mysteries of Great Simplicity, hovering between existence and non-existence, can achieve karma that does not touch him and no myriad calamities added to his body, allowing him to bear it with ease.

This is the privilege of a Great Simplicity Golden Immortal; theoretically, anyone could emulate what the Donghua Emperor is doing now.

However.

Just as in life, everyone has had feces, but who would willingly jump into a cesspool?

Even if it can be washed clean in the end, isn't it very disgusting?

"Fellow Daoist, you've worked hard."

Báizé the Yao Marshal stood at a distance, his expression showing one part disdain, one part shock, one part respect, and one part inexplicable feeling, as he said, "Enforcing the populace, the trend of reform."

"It's just sacrifice... really too much."

"Where the ideal lies, death and dissipation of the Dao are nothing to fear, let alone these resentments?" said Donghua Emperor calmly, his gaze tranquil, "Let's talk about it again."

"My reform measures, while indeed aimed at clearing away some past trash, have also drawn the fickle humanity's focused attention, putting them on a blacklist..."

"But likewise, because of humanity's fickleness, once the new generation that benefits from my current measures grows up, from the perspective of those who have come before, they will rectify the root and clear the source, restore order, and these resentments will naturally dissolve."

Donghua Emperor is too carefree; he possesses a unique, transcendent breadth of mind, as if sitting high on a riverbank, quietly watching the historical river's rise and fall, silently awaiting the passage of time, whereby the trend of humanity confirms his prophecy.

At that time.

All stigma will naturally dissolve, returning to its original appearance.

"Your demeanor reminds me of someone." Báizé chuckled, "When he capsized, he said the same thing."

"Who is it?" Donghua went toward his traveling palace, asking as he walked.

"Fuxi!" Báizé moved closer, sensing that surging resentment, then stepped back again, saying, "He once told me that humanity toys with him; eventually he will suffer enough societal beatings, then voluntarily pick up his teachings to arm his own thoughts."

"How dare I stand shoulder to shoulder with Your Majesty? Báizé, you think too highly of me." Donghua Emperor chuckled, "Others are Pangu... I am merely a humble Great Simplicity."

"Eh, that's not how to say it." Báizé Yao Marshal's smile undiminished, "What's wrong with Great Simplicity? Now, who can compete with Pangu isn't Great Simplicity?"

"You need to have confidence!"

Báizé said meaningfully.

Donghua's steps paused, he turned his head slightly, fell into a brief silence, then said, "Báizé... what do you want to say?"

"I didn't have anything to say." Báizé absentmindedly clapped his hands, "I was just looking at your recent work and thinking of my old friend, feeling moved."

"You observe history; the clear purify themselves, the turbid turbidify themselves—this is certainly not false."

"But then?"

"Be careful that someone else might pluck the fruit, okay?"

"On the eve of clearing one's name, someone dealt a dark hand, making wedding clothes for another… How regrettable that is."

Donghuang Emperor raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes, "You mean someone wants to take action against me?"

"No no no... nothing of the sort." Báizé shook his head, his smile bright, "Didn't I already say that? I didn't mean to say anything."

"You're just playing reading comprehension, but don't drag me into it."

"Good." Donghuang nodded, his eyelids drooping, as if nothing had happened.

"However, I still thank you for telling me a fable."

"No need to thank me." Báizé's smile faded, becoming serious, "I just feel that although some people don't know whether there's a big move behind the scenes, listening to their words and observing their actions, for now they are still idealists."

"The blood of idealists must not be shed in vain."

"That idealist might still be an ambition-driven person." Donghuang said calmly.

"That's also a capable, practical ambition-driven person." Báizé didn't mind this minor issue, "Someone able to bear the weight of a crown."

"And as for rulers... hey!"

"When did the assessment of private virtue come to outweigh that of public spirit?"

"Those who lose their integrity lose it, the scheming are scheming, the inwardly corrupt are corrupt..." Báizé casually pointed at the Honghuang earth, "Look at humanity."

"The next Wind Marquis, who is currently acting as regent, is outright a lunatic!"

"What's wrong?" A curious smile appeared in Donghuang's eyes, "Did his intelligence work cause you trouble?"

"It's more than just trouble!" Báizé's calm demeanor vanished, replaced by near hysteria, "With this guy, I can't even infiltrate and occupy humanity's intellectual high ground!"

Báizé indicated—

He has lived so many years, yet he has hardly seen anyone who has risen to such a position and still can lower his face so much, throwing away all integrity.

When a person is base, they become invincible.

That saying still holds some truth.

"Come on, tell me—how has he caused you trouble?" Donghuang Emperor laughed.

"His methods are shameless, but effective." Báizé calmed his emotions, speaking from an objective, neutral stance, "If there is no high ground, I cannot seize the high ground."

"If a person lacks integrity, I cannot wound his self-esteem."

"That bastard first blackened himself thoroughly, actively spreading rumors... Anyone who wants to get involved must first bring themselves down to his level, then be defeated by his rich experience and home-field advantage."

"This truly disgusts me."

Báizé sighed deeply, "I can't even handle public opinion propaganda anymore."

"This truly fulfills a saying of Fuxi."

"To deal with someone who kicks around, just throw a few piles of dung on the ground and see if they still step in it; to deal with someone who's handsy, spit a few mouthfuls of saliva and see if they still recklessly reach out."

"I'm not sure if the next Wind Marquis is strong enough, but this disgusting person's talent is absolutely top-notch among humanity."

"Hahaha!" The emperor laughed heartily.

"Báizé, Báizé, you are a top-tier strategist in the Heavenly Court; I never expected that today you'd be stumped by a newcomer."

"A newcomer..." Báizé gave a soft snort, "That's not necessarily true."

"I think this guy has serious issues; he may not simply be the Yandi pawn we see... Unfortunately, I lack further evidence."

"But evidence doesn't matter anymore."

"I have honed my wisdom so I can speak calmly with idiots; and my cultivation in the Great Simplicity Realm is so that idiots can speak calmly with me."

Báizé snorted coldly.

"Since this guy is acting as regent, it shows that Paoxi's abdication is not far off."

"The Heavenly Court has countless heavenly soldiers and myriad generals, arms abundant, having drilled for who knows how many years."

"Logically, we should have long launched a full-scale assault on humanity... Yet why have we still hesitated up to now?"

"The Wu Clan's restraint is one factor, but more importantly, it's because of Paoxi!"

"We must give Fuxi face... As long as he holds the position of humanity's supreme leader for a day, we will not directly launch a slaughter against humanity, nor carry out extermination."

"But latercomers do not enjoy this treatment!"

Báizé's words were filled with a killing intent.

"By then, I will surely have a good talk with this guy... asking him how he came up with all those shady maneuvers."

"Then you should be careful." Donghuang laughed while shaking his head, "Since you suspect he has problems, you must guard against the possibility of capsizing."

"Don't let it happen that instead of you seeking him out for a chat, he surrounds and blocks you, seeks you for a talk, captures and subdues you, then uses you as an auspicious beast or a tool beast."

"How could that happen?" Báizé laughed loudly, "How could such a cautious and careful deity like me ever capsize?"

"You're so confident?" The emperor was speechless, yet he didn't pour cold water on it, shifting the topic, "Is this guy who gives you a headache, along with his crazy self-sabotaging behavior, part of humanity's big move to achieve success?"

"Indeed." Getting down to business, Báizé also became serious, sighing, "I have to say, I truly admire Nüwa's talent for exploiting loopholes."

"Openly fortifying the Wu Clan while secretly advancing humanity—such maneuvering is truly slick."

"Easily making up for humanity's weak bloodline constitution, without breaking the game rules we initially agreed on, slipping by on a technicality."

"No wonder she's that person's sister; she still has that skill."

"In that case, when Paoxi truly steps down, humanity will have a decent fighting force." Donghuang worked out the cause and effect, "So, the plan of tugging at the Wu Clan's main force, then diverting troops to steal humanity's home, won't work."

"If we can't steal, we can't steal; just go ahead openly." Báizé was magnanimous, "As for the Heavenly Court, what we lack is not much—just the Yao Clan's Advantage in Numbers."

"If humanity can play bloodline completion, is the Demon Race just idling?"

"They're also playing the troop‑swelling scheme."

"With your reforms leading the way, optimizing the Demon Race's organization has freed up many profit shares."

"Furthermore, with Di Jun's impending grand wedding, a magnificent event serving as a catalyst, we will thereafter advocate for the Demon Race to strive for reproduction."

"When reproduction increases, it will perfectly showcase the results of your reforms, achieving a nation where everyone is a soldier."

"With many soldiers and broad generals, we will strongly push against humanity—this war is definitely winnable!"

Báizé's spirit was invigorated, his eyes gleaming brightly.

He, whose main duty is to record history, loves such grand scenes the most.

Just right to exert his writing talent, writing with passionate fervor, pointing out the land, invigorating the text.

"Also." Emperor Donghuang nodded, then immediately laughed, "But if we want to encourage childbirth, we still need to see whether Di Jun, Xihe, and Changxi are making an effort."

As a weather vane, they ought to have ten or eight kids, no matter what they say.

Otherwise, how could they be worthy of the Heavenly Court going to such trouble for this wedding?

Emperor Donghuang nonchalantly glanced around.

No one knows when it began.

In the heavenly realm where the Heavenly Court resides, a dawn light gradually brightens.

From a faint twinkle to a gentle brightness, then to a dazzling brilliance.

Bit by bit, the light shines brilliantly, filling the entire field of vision.

In fact.

This special phenomenon appears not only within the Heavenly Court.

Outside the Heavenly Court, it's even more terrifying!

The splendid phenomenon announces to all mankind what kind of grand event is taking place.

The great sun reappears slowly, violating the original ordained cycle of rising and setting, merely shining in the center over the eight wastes.

The divine moon also defies time's arrangement, appearing unknown when, hanging high in the center of the firmament.

Sun.

Moon.

At this moment, they have overlapped!

However.

Although they overlap, it is not that one shields the other's light.

But they shine together!

Accompanying the abnormality of the sun and moon, the stars, unwilling to remain lonely, begin to emit light.

Thus, finally there is——

Sun and moon shining together, myriad stars illuminating the world!

What a grand hand!

Emperor Donghuang exclaimed in admiration.

Just a wedding, yet such a grand spectacle, making heaven and earth turn for him……

(End of chapter)