Chapter 451

On Pangu's road, there are always some guys giving me trouble.

Houtu Ancestral Witch took out a pack of small dried fish, chewing slowly while sighing.

There are always troublemakers who want to harm me!

Di Jiang, you say… should we use some special means?

Houtu looked at Di Jiang.

"In theory it's possible." Di Jiang nodded calmly, "Last night I observed the stars, beheld the myriad worlds, and gazed upon the two ancient stars of the moon and sun."

Roughly speaking, we can determine the pregnancy status of the Heavenly Court's Empress and Consorts.

Xihe gives birth to sons, Changxi gives birth to daughters.

As for how many offspring each has… I'm not sure, so I can only rely on some minor rumors.

And knowing these specifics gives us a way to target them.

Execute the Imperial Princes, abduct the Imperial Princesses!

Fundamentally suppressing Di Jun's possible mischief, at most leaving him a lone son… perhaps that's for his own good.

After all, there are too many princes; when competing for heir, it's impossible to treat everyone equally, which easily breeds family strife. If we help him kill off all but a lone son, and have his daughters marry out, we won't have to worry about choice paralysis.

Di Jiang said as such.

At this very moment, if Báizé were here, he would likely be shocked for a whole year, sighing——

Xihuang, truly a great prophet!

All predictions proved correct!

First they imitated Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu's decision plan, then the real Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu said exactly that…… it's as if they shared a script.

Damn impressive, bro!

"You……" Houtu wanted to speak but held back, then wanted to speak again; she wanted to say something, but swallowed it, then said, "Alright, I understand, I'll take your opinion into account."

"Whatever." Di Jiang replied offhandedly; between the light wind and calm clouds hid an iron-blooded killing aura, no longer the former peaceful gentleness, blending with the dust, as if…… some disguise was gradually being shed.

Seeing Di Jiang like this, Houtu's mouth twitched, feeling somewhat unaccustomed, but ultimately she said nothing.

This matter is of great importance, involving future strategy, not just the Wu Clan's affair…… please transfer to the human race, connect the human king system, and let their highest leader participate in the decision.

What? The current consort claims illness and won't come? Then summon the regent!

Houtu issued her will.

Immediately, Fengxi, whose daily life had been rather comfortable, was brought into this weightiest decision meeting.

Greetings, Lady Nüwa!

Fengxi was initially a bit startled, but quickly adapted, greeted his superior, and promptly joined the major strategic deliberations.

'We've struggled for years; now it seems we've finally risen……'

Fengxi's face was solemn, but his heart was overjoyed.

At the critical moment, he could be summoned to the hall, directly participate in the grand strategy, influencing the future fate of countless mortal beings…… this finally freed him from the miserable drudge identity!

However, this sudden surprise, though unexpected, was still reasonable.

After all, the status of the human sovereign is enough to match the Wu Clan's Ancestral Witches!

Even though humanity is not yet fully developed, the respect it deserves must be given.

Of course, respect is respect; the Wu Clan's high level also supports humanity's struggle for the title of world's protagonist…… but on the other hand, implicit checks on the human king system will not be lacking.

In practice, this means voting rights—the Twelve Ancestral Witches of the Wu Clan have twelve votes.

Humanity now…… only has Fengxi's single vote.

Even if he could summon the first consort—Fuxi-background Paoxi—it would still be only two votes, showing an overwhelming advantage for the Wu Clan.

This doesn't even count Nüwa—Houtu, this extremely special existence, holds one veto vote.

The Wu Clan's elder, humanity's mother…… naturally she is this formidable!

'When the son grows up, he's not under the mother's control……'

Fengxi appeared to listen respectfully as Houtu explained the Wu-Yao strategies, but his mind inexplicably drifted, thinking of some off‑topic nonsense.

Position determines mindset; having been regent for years, under the intentional care of the Paoxi Human King, Fengxi gradually gained full authority over human affairs, often thinking from humanity's standpoint…… now, unconsciously becoming a bit arrogant, looking at the Ancestral Witches' seats instinctively stirred some crooked thoughts.

'If here, the seats belonging to the human king could increase by a few…… and then some Ancestral Witches could be turned, not, won over?'

'Then, from now on, wouldn't this place be decided by the human king system?'

'If we also make humanity's sovereignty independent, letting Lady Nüwa rule by non‑action……'

'Oh dear!'

'What am I thinking?!'

'How could I be plotting against Lady Nüwa?'

'I'm a real good person…… the type who doesn't let people down and isn't let down by people!'

Fengxi silently muttered a confession in his heart, seriously reviewing his great disrespect; he shouldn't have become obsessed, losing his original intent, because of his recent pondering on the upgraded Five Virtues Sacred Emperor Pangu path.

'But……'

'Creation, transformation, clan, myriad beings, Heavenly Dao—when these five pieces are gathered, one can prove the Dao of Pangu; truly a huge temptation……'

'I'm having a hard time……'

Fengxi sighed deeply in his heart.

After the sigh, his expression brightened——Houtu had already told him the Wu Clan's recent intelligence, letting him voice his opinion.

If the Lady wants a permanent solution, killing is the simplest!

Fengxi, killing intent rising, said, 'One kill settles a thousand worries!'

If the problem can't be solved, then solve the person who brings the problem!

This way, whatever treacherous thoughts the Heavenly Court harbors, they'll all die in the womb!

"This method is most suitable for someone like you, Your Ladyship, who is straightforward and blunt, a great figure."

"You are kind-hearted, of excellent virtue, and your integrity is top-notch… you shouldn't be played by opponents, competing in their domain and ranking above or below others."

"What kind of gods are there in the Heavenly Court!"

"Apart from Xihuang, Nüwa, and the Grand Minister of Destiny, the remaining high-ranking officials are all full of scheming thoughts, dark and cunning… they could even have a madman assassinate me, the envoy representing humanity; the rest of the divinities—what sort of lot are they? One can imagine!"

"Dealing with these crafty and treacherous people, playing mind games, scheming… is really not a good strategy."

"That's right." Houtu nodded, then her expression showed some hesitation, "I find what you say quite reasonable… but why do I feel depressed, as if my intelligence has been insulted?"

"Ha—"

"The several ancestral witches present burst out laughing, but they stopped mid-laugh immediately, wanting to save face for Houtu… Originally it wasn't a big deal, but when everyone behaves similarly, the problem becomes serious."

"Houtu's pretty face instantly darkened."

"She glanced left and right, glaring at her teammates… while those ancestral witches obediently picked up their cups, using the motion of drinking tea as a cover."

"Are you laughing at me?" Houtu sighed.

"No, no…" Dijiang's face looked as if wearing a painful mask, as if he were struggling to suppress some impulse, barely answering with a one or two.

"No? I think you're laughing at me in your heart… you haven't stopped at all!" Houtu slapped the table.

"Where?" Dijiang grinned, "I just suddenly thought of something happy… yes, just something happy!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Houtu snorted, narrowing her eyes.

"Yes, yes!" Dijiang nodded seriously, "My little business partnership is just about to succeed."

"So I'll be happy… if you don't believe me, Zhujiuyin, Goumang, Leize, and the others can vouch for me!"

"Listening to Dijiang's explanation, Houtu glanced over."

"But see, the several ancestral witches named by Dijiang all nodded vigorously, echoing him, bearing witness for him."

"Oh, is that so…" Houtu drew out her words, "Forgive my boldness in asking, what little business is this? To have so many great powers involved?"

"I suppose it must be very profitable, right?"

"Hey!" Dijiang shook his head and shrugged, "Putting that business in more vivid terms, it's actually just being employed by someone, accompanying the crown prince in his studies, plus various behind-the-scenes manipulations, controlling votes and such."

"As for making money… well, we don't earn much, but the main point is happiness."

"Happiness is all that matters!"

"Dijiang spoke with confidence."

"Houtu looked at him doubtfully, then at the other teammates who kept nodding in agreement, 'Exactly, that's right… we're just here for the fun!'"

"In this era, we don't have much thought of Pangu; mainly, we just want to be happy!"

"Goumang said with a smiling squint, 'On the contrary, Nüwa younger sister, you have great hope… the great mission of speaking for all female divinities of Honghuang falls upon you!'"

"I can swear to heaven!"

"In this era, I will surely do my utmost to support you, until you reach the threshold of Pangu's achievement!"

"That's right! That's right!" Qiángliáng the ancestral witch roared with laughter, "Me too!"

"As long as Nüwa younger sister, you have ability and ideas, we'll even lift you to the gate…"

"……"

"In a moment, the atmosphere in the hall heated up; Nüwa-Houtu, the hope of all."

"Oh, but that's not right."

"Gonggong the ancestral witch showed no clear stance, just flattery and fawning—what an ambitious person!"

"Thank you all for your support!"

"The widely beloved Houtu, for a moment felt the rain stop and the sky clear, she felt capable again, she pressed her hands together in the air, gesturing not to continue like this—supporting her should be kept in the heart and done silently."

"Otherwise, if it got out, people would think the Wu Clan was heavily promoting 'individual god worship'… what a bad influence that would be!"

"The ancestral witches all readily accepted her suggestion, and fell silent one after another."

"Hmm."

"Everyone's respect for Nüwa is certainly not because she usually gives out too much money, nor because someone harbors ulterior motives behind the scenes, wanting to scheme using the affair of Nüwa and Pangu."

"Besides Houtu, after setting aside Gonggong… the ten ancestral witches are all loyal and good!"

"Fengxi…"

"After satisfactorily resolving the conflict, Houtu looked toward Fengxi, who had been watching his nose and mind, and pondered slightly, 'Before you, someone had also proposed solving the problem by means of slaughter.'"

"But… I did not agree."

"Houtu sighed, 'I'm not worried that this method would greatly intensify the conflict between the Wu and Yao clans… after all, they are mortal enemies; in the end, one side must fall—either you die or I perish.'"

"In warfare, deceit is not despised; how much more so this matter?"

"But… the price paid here will be great."

"We can think of assassination methods… how could the Heavenly Court not guard against them?"

"The Heavenly Emperor's offspring are certainly under heavy protection at first."

"The difficulty of assassination is no less than forcibly breaking into the human royal court to assassinate you."

"Houtu said up to this point, Fengxi nodded."

"Indeed."

"Even in the mortal world, among major nations of a certain stature, how many leaders would be ruined by assassination?"

"Of course, nothing is absolute."

"Madmen are forever a kind of wondrous existence."

"At a special time, in a special place, wielding a special weapon, carry out a heaven-shaking assassination!"

"But the reasons behind it are very complex… mostly, internal problems arose, many people's interests were disturbed, leading to such a ridiculous joke."

"And now, the Heavenly Court?"

It seems there is no such possibility.

When the Imperial Prince and Princess are born, the Heavenly Court's security measures will definitely be maxed out.

Houtu's eyes gleamed with wisdom, "At all times, there will be a top-tier demon god guarding by their side."

Furthermore, the level of strict vigilance will not be inferior to the defenses we set up to guard against our surprise attack on the Heavenly River Navy headquarters command center.

You expect them to be isolated?

Absolutely impossible!

If Di Jun's brain could be this stupid, neglecting the protection of the heir... I'd really laugh myself crazy.

In other words.

If we want to kill the Imperial Prince, we'll likely have to do it openly, a forceful kill!

That becomes quite problematic.

Houtu let out a long breath.

Is the Lady considering the cost? Fengxi nodded knowingly, "Indeed, breaking through the Heavenly Court's layered protections to kill the Imperial Prince comes at a great cost."

And if we calculate it more cold-bloodedly.

Even if the Heavenly Court's Heavenly Emperor loses these children, it's not like they can't have more.

Fengxi's train of thought differs from ordinary people.

Soon, he considered other aspects.

Without even seeing the first batch of offspring, he already considered a second batch for Di Jun.

He truly treated Xihe and Changxi as equipment for mass production.

Exactly.

Houtu nodded slightly, "When emperors go cold-blooded, what are children?"

Cold-heartedly, saying to get a share is not impossible.

So, the assassination plan... if there are other options, I don't want to choose it.

What if we drive Di Jun desperate, using his own children as bait to fish... sacrificing parent and child to get our dispatched Daluo who executes the assassination plan eliminated in the great calamity?

Then it wouldn't be worth it for us.

Fengxi listened, his expression unknowingly becoming solemn.

He deeply believed that many people's evaluations of Lady Nüwa should be greatly adjusted.

As for this Lady, when it comes to scheming tactics, she has a whole set of them.

To say she's ruthless, she can indeed be ruthless!

Fortunately, although she knows a lot, she often does not actively use it to harm others.

Otherwise...

'Tsk, then I have nothing to do with it.'

(End of chapter)