Chapter 466

"The Heavenly Court possesses the Zhou Tian stars, while the Wu Clan holds the Twelve Authorities."

"At this moment, each side deployed strategic measures to suppress the opponent."

"This seems to be a continuation of the past dragon‑phoenix ideology's struggle; history feels as if it's repeating."

"Of course, with the era changed, it even seems that which side holds the mantle of justice has shifted."

"At the very least, Fengxi firmly believes——their side is the just one, and they rightfully ought to reap the final victory's fruits!"

"There's nothing to be done."

"One's position determines one's thinking."

"If the human race loses…… as the human race's sovereign, will he even get any good fruit to eat?"

"Otherwise, he'd have to crawl the streets for billions of years before he could return, dirty and battered, to the chessboard of the gods' game in the Honghuang cosmos."

"Moreover..."

"Fengxi lowered his eyelids, veiling the brilliant divine light in his eyes."

"He sensed and grasped his Five Virtues Holy Emperor's Dao fruit, as well as that supreme road which had already revealed a corner of its future glorious prospect……"

"'Everything holds great potential……'"

"Muttering to himself, Fengxi steadied his emotions, looked at his surrounding subjects, and spoke in a solemn tone: 'The Heavenly Court's strategic measures have been restrained by the ancestral Wu using the Twelve Authorities, canceling each other out, no longer the greatest threat.'"

"'But we also can't be careless… after all, the Heavenly Court won't do useless work.'"

"'From now on, the entire clan will be on alert, entering first‑level alert status!'"

"Fengxi pressed his lips and issued the war mobilization."

"He wants to live up to the declaration he made when he assumed the position of Wind Empress."

"No matter what kind of enemy attacks, we must retaliate with the utmost resolve, sparing no cost!"

…… -> "……"

"He didn't keep Fengxi waiting long."

"When the Zhou Tian stars' strategic measures unfolded, a new move quickly arrived."

"Huh?"

"'Part of the Heavenly River navy's elite has disappeared? Where did they go?'"

"'Oh, by relying on the starlight network spanning the ages and the protection of the Chaos Bell, they've taken up residence in the River of Time?'"

"Fengxi's face grew solemn and grave as he looked at Li Mu coming to report, his brows knitting tight: 'Marching by borrowing a route…… is this the rhythm of a surprise attack on our headquarters?'"

"'In theory, that's the case……' Li Mu wore a strange expression, 'but from my overview of time, observing the ages, I see they show little aggressiveness; instead, they're desperately digging trenches and building all sorts of forts, a defensive posture.'"

"'One could call it defense, yet they defend while attacking, constantly marching toward our headquarters, continually building castle nodes, linking them together, using starlight as chains, making the Heavenly River and the River of Time nearly merge into one.'"

"'……' Fengxi stared for a moment before asking, 'Is this really such a grand undertaking?'"

"'You intend to pile up defensive lines and stack them right at our doorstep?'"

"'They have the Yao Clan's advantage in numbers, and they can still pull off such tactics.' Li Mu spoke helplessly."

"'I know…… but what's the point of it?' Fengxi rubbed his chin, 'They stack defensive lines; we can stack them too!'"

"'Sooner or later we'll have to clash with real weapons…… pouring so many resources elsewhere would be more meaningful!'"

"'Di Jun is the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court; when the Empress falls silent and Xihuang remains quiet, he indeed possesses absolute authority, but doing this will eventually breed internal dissent……'"

"Fengxi was speaking when he suddenly fell silent, his brows locked tight, as something occurred to him."

"After a while, he then spoke again, 'Mu…… give me the latest command and deployment intelligence of all the Heavenly Court's armies.'"

"'Um…… right, and also the Wu Clan's twelve divisions, with the rotation schedule of each division's main forces.'"

"He covered his forehead, really annoyed, 'Hope it's not that most disgusting kind of person……'"

"'I've only been Wind Empress for a few days? I haven't even warmed the seat yet.'"

"'I really don't want to bear a pile of blame and a bad reputation……'"

"'Although I say that, I'm not particularly bothered… after all, I've been crowned with titles like Wu Language Scholar, Friend of Women, King of the Harem, etc., and there's been no whitewashing reversal yet, so the clansmen won't have too high hopes of me……'"

"'With low expectations, disappointment is unlikely……'"

"Li Mu's mouth twitched, then twitched again, but he had nothing to say."

"He withdrew."

"Soon he returned, compiling the information the Wind Empress needed and handed it over."

"Fengxi quickly glanced over it and let out a soft sigh."

"'Alright.'"

"'I know what the Heavenly Court is up to……'"

"'Damn!'"

"'Damn damn!'"

"'Damn damn damn!'"

"Fengxi threw aside the decorum he usually puts on in front of people, stomping his feet as he cursed, 'That bastard Di Jun is even a god who's supposed to have kids!'"

"'Why not do some good deeds to accumulate merit for his children?'"

"'He's not afraid of doing too many wicked deeds, for the father's debts are paid by the son—his son could be castrated, his daughter abducted.'"

"Fengxi cursed."

"Li Mu's face looked strange; he gave Fengxi a few serious glances, a deep hue flashing in his eyes, as if recalling this person's glorious achievements in the Wu Clan."

"At Kunlun Mountain, there's still a clear imprint of someone left to this day!"

"Li Mu really wanted to say a couple of things."

"But upon thinking that the person before him is now the Human Race's Wind Empress, the supreme sovereign, the words rose to his throat only to be swallowed back."

Can't afford to provoke, can't afford to provoke.

"Hah… This is the era of the great calamity!"

"Hah… This is the era of the great calamity!"

"'Full of opportunities—if you can seize them, dare to fight and strive, you can leap upward.'"

Translation: "It's full of opportunities—as long as you can seize them, dare to fight and strive, you can leap upward." Need to keep the em dash. We'll translate: "It's full of opportunities—as long as you can seize them, dare to fight and strive, you can leap upward." Ensure single line.

"Li Mu felt as if he had eaten a few lemons, sour."

Li Mu felt as if he had eaten a few lemons, sour.

"'That little guy who nearly choked on drink and came to me for shelter now holds the Human Emperor's mandate, his strength so great he could grapple with a supreme being of the Taiyi level…'"

Back then, that little rascal who nearly choked to death on alcohol and came to me for protection now reigns as the Human Emperor, his battle prowess so immense he could go toe‑to‑toe with a supreme being of the Taiyi realm.

Translation: "Back then, that little guy who almost died from drinking, who came to me for protection—now he holds the position of Human Emperor, his strength is so great he could wrist-wrestle a supreme being of the Taiyi level…" Need to keep the ellipsis. We'll produce: "Back then, that little guy who almost choked to death on drink, who came to me for protection—now he holds the position of Human Emperor, his strength is so great he could wrist-wrestle a supreme being of the Taiyi level…" Ensure single line.

"'If it were a peaceful era, how could this be possible?'"

Translation: "If it were a peaceful era, how could that be possible?" We'll translate: "If it were a peaceful era, how could that be possible?" Keep.

"Li Mu pondered, his thoughts drifting away for a moment."

Translation: "Li Mu pondered, and for a moment his thoughts drifted away." We'll translate: "Li Mu pondered, and for a moment his thoughts drifted away." Keep.

"Beside him, Fengxi was still sighing, worried."

Beside him, Fengxi was still sighing, worried.

"'Not easy…… not easy.'"

Translation: "Not easy… not easy." We'll translate: "Not easy… not easy." Keep.

"'I've roughly figured out the Heavenly Court's tactics…… unfortunately, there isn't really a good way.'"

Translation: "I've more or less figured out the Heavenly Court's tactics… too bad there isn't really a good solution." We'll translate: "I've more or less figured out the Heavenly Court's tactics… too bad there isn't really a good solution." Keep.

"'Sacrificing pawns to raise a dragon…… heh, the Heavenly Court really dares to think and do that.'"

Translation: "Raising a dragon as a pawn… heh, the Heavenly Court really dares to think that, really dares to do it." We'll translate: "Raising a dragon as a pawn… heh, the Heavenly Court really dares to think that, really dares to do it." Keep.

"Fengxi rubbed his temples, feeling conflicted."

Fengxi rubbed his temples, feeling conflicted.

"'The Heart of the Dragon Ancestor is known to all.'"

Translation: "Everyone knows the Dragon Ancestor's heart." We'll translate: "Everyone knows the Dragon Ancestor's heart." Keep.

"'He wishes to blend humanity and the Wu Clan, forging hegemony.'"

Translation: "He aims to blend the human race and the Wu Clan, to forge a hegemony." We'll translate: "He aims to blend the human race and the Wu Clan, to forge a hegemony." Keep.

"'He wants to take back what was lost; he wants to walk Pangu's path to its end.'"

Translation: "He wants to take back what was lost; he wants to walk Pangu's path to the end." We'll translate: "He wants to take back what was lost; he wants to walk Pangu's path to the end." Keep.

"'He seeks to spiritually encompass humanity, writing that everyone be like dragons, achieving great unity.'"

Translation: "In spirit, he will cover the human race, writing that everyone is like a dragon, achieving great unity." We'll translate: "In spirit, he will cover the human race, writing that everyone is like a dragon, achieving great unity." Keep.

"'In authority, he aims to unite the Wu Clan; the Twelve Authorities could become twelve golden figures, using them to eternally seal the mountains and rivers, transcending himself above.'"

Translation: "In authority, he will integrate the Wu Clan; the twelve authorities may transform into twelve golden figures, thus eternally stabilizing the mountains and rivers, and he himself will transcend above." We'll translate: "In authority, he will integrate the Wu Clan; the twelve authorities may transform into twelve golden figures, thus eternally stabilizing the mountains and rivers, and he himself will transcend above." Keep.

"Fengxi, what a meticulous person?"

"Many things are clear as day."

"Especially now that he has ascended to Wind Empress, he is a Human Emperor of this era…… his status has arrived, and so has the pattern."

"He can view the situation from a chess player's perspective."

"The Dragon Ancestor wants to stir things up…… that's beyond doubt."

Translation: "Especially, now that he has ascended as Wind Lord, he is a Human Emperor of this era… his status has arrived, his pattern has arrived." We'll translate: "Especially, now that he has ascended as Wind Lord, he is a Human Emperor of this era… his status has arrived, his pattern has arrived." Keep.

"After all, they never tried to hide it; they're doing it openly and aboveboard."

Translation: "He can view the situation from a chess player's perspective." We'll translate: "He can view the situation from a chess player's perspective." Keep.

"Now, the Heavenly Court, smiling, has thrown a bit of help our way……"

Translation: "The Dragon Ancestor wants to stir up trouble… that's beyond doubt." We'll translate: "The Dragon Ancestor wants to stir up trouble… that's beyond doubt." Keep.

"Tsk."

Translation: "After all, they themselves aren't trying to hide it; they're doing it openly and aboveboard." We'll translate: "After all, they themselves aren't trying to hide it; they're doing it openly and aboveboard." Keep.

"'That consequence is quite wonderful.'"

Translation: "Now, the Heavenly Court, smiling, has thrown a bit of help over…" We'll translate: "Now, the Heavenly Court, smiling, has thrown a bit of help over…" Keep.

"Fengxi drew a deep breath."

Translation: "Tsk." We'll translate: "Tsk." Keep.

"'Not bad.'"

Translation: "Those consequences are wonderful." We'll translate: "Those consequences are wonderful." Keep.

Chinese

Translation: "Fengxi took a deep breath." We'll translate: "Fengxi took a deep breath." Keep.

"'As Wind Empress, I had already made arrangements beforehand.'"

Chinese

"'We can counter the Heavenly Court's underhanded moves…… although the Empress's loss is not small, Di Jun won't be laughing either!'"

Translation: "As the Wind Lord, I already made arrangements beforehand." We'll translate: "As the Wind Lord, I already made arrangements beforehand." Keep.

"His plan set, he decisively applied, and his divine thought connected with the Holy Mother Nüwa of Creation."

Translation: "We can counter the Heavenly Court's dirty tricks… although the Lady's loss is not small, Di Jun won't be laughing either!" We'll translate: "We can counter the Heavenly Court's dirty tricks… although the Lady's loss is not small, Di Jun won't be laughing either!" Keep.

"'Mother!'"

Translation: "Having made his decision, he promptly applied, and his divine sense connected with the Creator Sage Lady Nüwa." We'll translate: "Having made his decision, he promptly applied, and his divine sense connected with the Creator Sage Lady Nüwa." Keep.

"'The time has come; we can begin!'"

Translation: "Lady!" We'll translate: "Lady!" Keep.

"After a brief silence, the other side replied lazily, 'Alright, I got it.'"

Translation: "The time has come, we can begin!" We'll translate: "The time has come, we can begin!" Keep.

"In the hall of the Grand Minister of Destiny, it's bustling beyond compare…… every day there are too many matters to handle, involving all aspects of the demon tribe's laws."

Translation: "After a brief silence, a lazy reply came from the other side: "Okay, I got it."" We'll translate: "After a brief silence, a lazy reply came from the other side: "Okay, I got it."" Keep.

……

Translation: just ellipsis. We'll output "……" as is? Probably keep the same. We'll output "……". Keep.

"In the hall of the Grand Minister of Destiny, it's bustling beyond compare…… every day there are too many matters to handle, involving all aspects of the demon tribe's laws."

Translation: "In the hall of the Grand Minister of Destiny, it was bustling beyond compare…… the daily affairs to be handled here are too many, involving all aspects of the Demon Race's laws." We'll translate: "In the hall of the Grand Minister of Destiny, it was bustling beyond compare…… the daily affairs to be handled here are too many, involving all aspects of the Demon Race's laws." Keep.

"Yet, in that very bustling hall, a conversation is taking place, yet all the demons coming and going overlook it…… no, not overlook, but they cannot perceive it at all."

Translation: "However, in such a bustling hall, a conversation was taking place, yet overlooked by all the demons coming and going…… no, not overlooked, but completely imperceptible." We'll translate: "However, in such a bustling hall, a conversation was taking place, yet overlooked by all the demons coming and going…… no, not overlooked, but completely imperceptible." Keep.

"A supremely powerful goddess arrived grandly, using her unfathomable Dao to manipulate concepts, creating a space‑time imperceptible to others, as the venue for her negotiation with the Grand Minister of Destiny—Emperor Donghua."

Translation: "A supremely powerful goddess arrived grandly, using her unfathomable cultivation to manipulate concepts, creating a space-time imperceptible to others, as the venue for her negotiation with the Grand Minister of Destiny—the Emperor Donghua." We'll translate: "A supremely powerful goddess arrived grandly, using her unfathomable cultivation to manipulate concepts, creating a space-time imperceptible to others, as the venue for her negotiation with the Grand Minister of Destiny—the Emperor Donghua." Keep.

"However."

Translation: "However." We'll translate: "However." Keep.

"She wonders if it's just her illusion?"

Translation: "She didn't know if it was her illusion." We'll translate: "She didn't know if it was her illusion." Keep.

"Nüwa always feels that this emperor is completely different from what she'd seen before; it seems…… as if he has let go of everything, yet also as if he has prepared for some great decision, the die is cast, only the final wait remains."

Translation: "Nüwa always felt that this emperor was completely different from before; it seemed…… seemed that he had let go of everything, yet also seemed to have made some major decision, the die is cast, awaiting only the final moment." We'll translate: "Nüwa always felt that this emperor was completely different from before; it seemed…… seemed that he had let go of everything, yet also seemed to have made some major decision, the die is cast, awaiting only the final moment." Keep.

"He does not rejoice in things, nor grieve for himself; his mind is free of burdens, moving with the circumstances."

Translation: "Not elated by things, not grieved by self; mind unburdened, moving with the circumstances." We'll translate: "Not elated by things, not grieved by self; mind unburdened, moving with the circumstances." Keep.

"Faced with such Donghua, Nüwa feels an inexplicable sense of lack of confidence rising in her heart——a person who seems to no longer crave anything external; can she still move him?"

Translation: "Faced with such Donghua, Nüwa felt an inexplicable sense of uncertainty welling up in her heart—could someone who seems to desire nothing external still be moved?" We'll translate: "Faced with such Donghua, Nüwa felt an inexplicable sense of uncertainty welling up in her heart—could someone who seems to desire nothing external still be moved?" Keep.

"'Donghua, you have the talent to govern heaven and earth; you are a god born to accomplish great deeds.'"

Translation: "\"Donghua, you have the talent to govern the heavens and the earth; you are a deity born to accomplish great deeds. \"" We'll translate: "\"Donghua, you have the talent to govern the heavens and the earth; you are a deity born to accomplish great deeds. \"" Keep.

"Nüwa probed."

Translation: "Nüwa probed." We'll translate: "Nüwa probed." Keep.

"'Hmm, you have good eyes; you saw my greatness at a glance.' Donghua nodded."

Translation: "\"Mm, you have good vision; you saw my greatness at a glance. \" Donghua nodded." We'll translate: "\"Mm, you have good vision; you saw my greatness at a glance. \" Donghua nodded." Keep.

"He actually admitted it!"

Translation: "He actually admitted it!" We'll translate: "He actually admitted it!" Keep.

"Nüwa didn't know how to respond for a moment, her whole self blinking in surprise."

Translation: "Nüwa momentarily didn't know how to respond, her whole person dazed." We'll translate: "Nüwa momentarily didn't know how to respond, her whole person dazed." Keep.

"Not a shred of humility!"

Translation: "Not the slightest bit humble!" We'll translate: "Not the slightest bit humble!" Keep.

"This is completely different from your usual demeanor!"

Translation: "This is completely different from your usual demeanor—two utterly different states!" We'll translate: "This is completely different from your usual demeanor—two utterly different states!" Keep.

"And it's totally unlike the plot I'd previously written!"

Translation: "And it's totally unlike the plot development I had planned!" We'll translate: "And it's totally unlike the plot development I had planned!" Keep.

"Seeing Nüwa momentarily at a loss for words, Emperor Donghua seemed to have completely let go of himself, holding some unknown variety of small fish snacks, leisurely munching while saying, 'Look, I'm again tinkering with immortal‑clan concepts, reforming laws, distributing human‑benefit dividends…… if I don't govern heaven and earth, who does?'"

Translation: "Watching the momentarily speechless Nüwa, Emperor Donghua seemed to have completely let go of himself, holding some unknown variety of dried fish in his hand, leisurely munching, and at the same time he said: "Look, I'm tinkering with immortal‑race concepts, reforming, and distributing human‑race benefits… If I don't have the talent to govern heaven and earth, who does?"" We'll translate: "Watching the momentarily speechless Nüwa, Emperor Donghua seemed to have completely let go of himself, holding some unknown variety of dried fish in his hand, leisurely munching, and at the same time he said: "Look, I'm tinkering with immortal‑race concepts, reforming, and distributing human‑race benefits… If I don't have the talent to govern heaven and earth, who does?"" Keep.

"'Hah.'"

Translation: "Heh." We'll translate: "Heh." Keep.

"He snorted, 'Compared to some fellows who cling to high positions yet achieve nothing…'"

Translation: "He snorted, "Compared to certain fellows who occupy high positions yet accomplish nothing…"" We'll translate: "He snorted, "Compared to certain fellows who occupy high positions yet accomplish nothing…"" Keep.

"'I can say I've been down‑to‑earth, leaving something behind for this era.'"

Translation: "\"I can say I've been down‑to‑earth, leaving something behind for this era. \"" We'll translate: "\"I can say I've been down‑to‑earth, leaving something behind for this era. \"" Keep.

"'Forgive my frankness

Translation: "\"Forgive my frankness. \"" We'll translate: "\"Forgive my frankness. \"" Keep.

Chinese

Translation: "\"Judging by merit alone, all the Great Luo beings filling Honghuang are trash! \"" We'll translate: "\"Judging by merit alone, all the Great Luo beings filling Honghuang are trash! \"" Keep.

Chinese

Translation: "\"Mm, except for the August Emperor. \"" We'll translate: "\"Mm, except for the August Emperor. \"" Keep.

Chinese

Translation: "Donghua added a final sentence, leaving his words unfinished." We'll translate: "Donghua added a final sentence, leaving his words unfinished." Keep.

Chinese

Translation: "Even so, it still left Nüwa reeling." We'll translate: "Even so, it still left Nüwa reeling." Keep.

——Friend, you're so arrogant, aren't you afraid that as soon as you step out the door you'll be beaten to death by a crowd?

Just looking at Donghuang Di Jun's appearance, he seems not to be afraid.

"Come, have a snack." Donghuang tossed some dried fish from his hand over, Nüwa instinctively caught it, tasted it… Hmm, a very familiar flavor, the same variety and taste as what she usually eats.

Before Nüwa could figure anything out, Donghuang took a sip of tea, "If you have nothing else, you wouldn't come to my place… Come, eat slowly, speak slowly, I see what price you want to set, what you want to buy me to do."

Nüwa's face turned wooden, she always felt that the situation was developing very strangely.

She forced herself to calm down, struggled to bring the topic back on track, returning to her own rhythm.

"Fellow Daoist Donghuang, since you've opened up, you know how great a contribution you've made to this era……"

"Then take a look at your current status and treatment—does it match the contribution you've made?"

Nüwa regained her composure, displaying an appearance of righteous indignation.

"Heavenly Emperor Jun only knows how to suppress dissent; Donghuang Taiyi, without any shocking military exploits, yet occupies the highest command of the Heavenly Court's great army……"

"Those two, who don't do proper work, call themselves king and emperor…… while you, such a virtuous minister, are stuck with no way forward, unable to advance."

Nüwa expressed that she could not tolerate such a situation.

"Is there still heavenly principle?! Is there still law?!"

"This contradicts your former great vow, letting people distribute human dividends according to their contribution to the era, so that anyone who makes progress can have the chance to become a dragon—the dream of everyone becoming a dragon!"

Nüwa made her tone sincere, laid out the reasoning, stated the facts.

"Can you tolerate this?"

"I can." Donghuang nodded calmly, his whole self carefree and Buddhist-like, leaving Nüwa speechless.

"Cough cough!"

"Uh…… do you know what you're saying?"

"Don't worry, I know." Donghuang said leisurely, "You ask if I can endure, I tell you I can."

"Why not?" He sipped his tea, pouted in anger, "After all, I have already freed myself from the pursuit of lowly power and wealth, focusing solely on spiritual fulfillment."

"Just being able to see the lives of the vast masses of humanity improving day by day, knowing that all these changes are my doing, is enough!"

"Cough cough cough…" Nüwa's coughing grew louder, her mindset also undergoing a very subtle change.

The corners of her eyes twitched, her face slightly distorted.

After great effort she calmed down, baring her teeth, "But it seems some people are trying to steal your achievements, to shift them onto their own children…… stealing heaven's merit!"

"Can you still tolerate this?"

"Um…" Donghuang didn't answer right away this time, seeming bothered by the pursuit, and also causing Nüwa's hope to rise again in her heart.

However…

"Perhaps I can endure." The next moment, Donghuang cruelly shattered Nüwa's hope, "If one day I no longer care about spiritual fulfillment, only valuing personal achievement, the liberation of my own spirit……"

"Then do the vast masses of humanity know that these great accomplishments were done by me…… and to me, is it important?"

"I have awakened, I have sublimated, that's enough……"

Donghuang smiled, looking at Nüwa.

Nüwa had lost any change in expression, a blank look on her face.

"Heh……"

"Hehe……"

"Hehehe……"

She recalled the original script written by Fengxi, her mindset on the verge of collapse.

Finally, Nüwa whispered with her lips, "Alright, you don't care about anything…… then do you care about being able to become Pangu?"

"Pangu?" Donghuang raised his eyebrows, seeming finally interested, "Recommendation?"

"Forget it, I'm also asking a stupid question."

Before Nüwa could answer, Donghuang himself shook his head and sighed.

"You're so weak yourself, you can't even become Pangu, still struggling on the road, the hope of victory though existent is not great—how could you recommend me to become Pangu?"

"Unable to recommend, all your opening offers mean nothing to me…… not much at all."

Finally.

Nüwa's mindset exploded.

This script……

Too absurd!

(End of chapter)