Chapter 474: East Tour; Empress

Good!

Donghuang clapped his hands and laughed loudly.

That Dragon Ancestor, if he doesn't come provoke us, that's fine.

As former victors, it's not fitting for us to relentlessly chase and attack him—that would somewhat show we lack magnanimity.

But… if he wins back a round, we naturally must continue this game of chess!

The Donghuang Emperor and the Ancient God Hongyun exchanged a smile, mutually appreciative.

With immeasurable lifespan, aside from doing proper business, finding some fun for oneself is also not bad.

The emperor's brows relaxed: 'Otherwise, a pool of dead water, how boring?'

I fear the years have weathered us, and our hearts are weathered as well.

Yes. Hongyun clapped, face full of agreement, 'In this regard, it's those old comrades with siblings who live a moist life.'

Like Fuxi, who often teases Nüwa, making her bristle, jump up and down, quite amusing, thus the more he lives the younger he becomes.

Hongyun said, sighing, 'We lack this condition, so we can only use the old dragon to make up the numbers… Hope the Dragon Ancestor doesn't blame us!'

This ancient deity, now smiling, his words and deeds are truly not human at all.

Too ruthless!

And compared to him, Donghuang is no less ruthless… indeed, even surpasses him!

Exactly, exactly! The emperor nodded, 'We actually act out of good intentions, to help the Dragon Ancestor broaden his horizons and temper his mind.'

Honghuang is perilous, with so many evil gods; not developing more caution won't do.

Isn't that being irresponsible toward one's underlings?

As old friends of the Dragon Ancestor, we have a duty to often remind him, so he cannot relax, must stay vigilant… Of course, collecting some tuition in the process is also not excessive!

Donghuang said leisurely, 'We aren't forbidding him to strike back.'

For example, using someone else's hands to take away our prepared Sea-Stabilizing Artifact, then regain freedom and fight the heavens and earth!

'Great Unified Divine Dynasty, commanding heaven and earth, sweeping past, present, and future!' As he spoke, Donghuang changed his tone, imitating the Dragon Ancestor.

While imitating, he laughed, returned to his normal voice, 'By then, the Sea-Stabilizing Plan will have ended, and we can seriously consider whether there's another way to make him stumble.'

Actually, I think—the thing we once did for him was pretty good; should we do it again?

Again? Hongyun slightly surprised, 'How?'

I'll handle reforms, you'll handle the valuable asset… Donghuang chuckled, 'As long as communication is good, it shouldn't be a big problem.'

As long as we can temporarily force him to withdraw, everything can be discussed.

Donghuang plans in the tent, after securing victory for myriad ages.

For example, force to death the heir apparent and senior general he originally appointed, establish another emperor holding great power, turn him into a puppet to control, and call a deer a horse!

You see—

Isn't this the greatest valuable asset?

Donghuang pointed it out.

Indeed!

Hongyun sighed, 'This is even more radical than I was back then…'

Back then, I merely took some shares and channels from the old dragon…

You saying that means you want to take away the whole board as well!

How, embarrassed? Donghuang asked with a laugh.

How could it not be? Hongyun laughed, laughing brightly, 'I just want to think carefully about how to carry out such a grand plan so as to be thorough and perfect.'

Not enough experience!

Also, how to make the Dragon Ancestor withdraw?

Experience? Donghuang said meaningfully, 'Rest assured, perhaps we will soon not lack it.'

Including the personnel to make the Dragon Ancestor withdraw, they are not nonexistent.

Oh? Hongyun raised an eyebrow, 'Really?'

I recently glanced at the Dragon Ancestor's layout among humanity and the Fire Sect's related reactions. Donghuang said, 'The Heavenly Court's positive stratagem applies pressure to the Fire Sect; both sides mutually wear each other out, resulting in toil without result.'

On the other hand, variously giving heads to the Dragon Sect, propaganda and momentum-building, presenting an invincible iron army.

Regardless of whether this Dragon Army is truly invincible or falsely so—after all, it's undefeated in battle, unstoppable in attack; despite lacking major victories, minor victories continue, victory reports come one after another, quite popular.

If this continues, the mainstream will of humanity will gradually show a tendency.

Regarding this, there is someone who cannot tolerate, cannot endure… must intervene.

You mean… Nüwa? Hongyun said solemnly.

Exactly. Donghuang said softly, 'I once worked with her, close by, and know her fairly well.'

The Fire Sect suffered setbacks, and the current Wind Lord's prestige is actually lacking… thus her behind-the-scenes support will surely come to the fore.

As the Fire Sect's heir apparent, she actually inherits her connections and stabilizes people's hearts.

Donghuang speculated on the future evolution of the situation.

And on the other hand, the Dragon Ancestor plots my life—I am also the leader of the Eastern Yi among humanity. You say, isn't this a slap in the face for her? Can Nüwa tolerate it?

Without waiting for Hongyun's reply, Donghuang said, 'Cannot tolerate.'

Afterward, accountability is necessary.

East Tour, to intimidate the Dragon Ancestor!

The emperor smiled, the light in his depths flickering and dying: 'At that time, will the Dragon Ancestor cower and humble himself, or take a risky path, striking a heaven-shaking blow to behead Nüwa's heir apparent incarnation?'

I'm quite curious.

Donghuang clicked his tongue in wonder, 'If the former, that would be fine… but, with us dead, half of the great stone in the Dragon Ancestor's heart moved away, just when morale is at its peak, I reckon it's probably the latter.'

The rain stopped, the sky cleared, and the old dragon is active again.

To trap and kill the Fire Master's heir, shaking the foundations of the royal court, putting the current Wind Marquis at risk of being forced to abdicate… Isn't this maneuver exactly the experience we ought to learn?

But…

Donghua's gaze was inscrutable: "If the Dragon Ancestor can keep up this momentum and achieve Pangu in one fell swoop… then there's nothing more to say."

What if it fails?

This encounter will likely be copied exactly and retaliated in kind!

Nüwa, but she still has a brother!

Then, with the two strong sides checking each other… isn't our opportunity right here?

Donghua said much.

Hongyun listened, nodding again and again.

That's the reasoning.

Hongyun sighed.

Actually, I really hope that Dragon Ancestor, starting now, will behave well and reflect deeply. Donghua took a sip of tea, "Let go of hatred, be a good dragon… as the saying goes, endure for a moment and the winds calm; retreat a step and the sea and sky widen."

You see, there's wind, waves, and sea… it's just right to advise him, this ruler of the four seas.

Let go of grudges, repay resentment with virtue, only then can one have a good beginning and end.

Otherwise, we'll just have to activate infinite defenses and never let him get away.

Hahaha…

Donghua said, bursting into loud laughter.

Hongyun also laughed loudly.

The laughter echoed in this independent spacetime, carefree and gratifying the settling of grudges.

Finally, hidden in the spacetime mist, settled at the bottom of the Suiyue Changhe, utterly unnoticeable.

Perhaps, we can only wait until someday.

The Báizé Great Sage, who takes the chronicling and evolution of history as his path, having proven the Dao of Pangu and encompassed ancient and modern, is the only one who could hope to untangle this mist, reveal the true black curtain, and write it down.

Of course.

Even more likely.

Even if Báizé knew, he wouldn't dare to write or speak of it.

Otherwise…

…

Recall the past!

Blood sprayed heaven and earth, souls buried in the ages!

Back then, how did we all die? Do you still remember?

An undercurrent surged within the Wu Clan.

Dragon Ancestor said it and did it.

After coordinating with the Heavenly Court and Hongjun, he truly began to stir things up within the Wu Clan.

To create the perfect conditions for the Heavenly Court to surround and kill Donghua and Hongyun.

He lobbied those who had once invested in the dragon faction, and were now utterly ruined Great Luo, so that when the Heavenly Court later trapped and killed Donghua, and as teammates they should have gone to rescue, they would appropriately slow their steps.

Even if possible.

He also hoped these Great Luo could, at that time, pose as trumpets and join in a group beating!

Dragon Ancestor resolved to take revenge, truly ruthless and decisive.

Under Nüwa's nose, he concealed his moves, mobilized every connection he could, and provided ample benefits.

He wanted to ensure.

Even if he ultimately failed to win them over, these people would still keep the secret and not leak it.

Regarding this, many great witches wavered.

Some considered their current position; although they held grudges, they felt it inappropriate to undermine the Wu Clan's grand strategy, so they should temporarily set aside hatred and cooperate with both sides.

Others, stirred by the bone‑deep memory of being slaughtered by the demon ancestor, pondered that they should give some revenge—otherwise, what's the point of cultivation!

Even if direct revenge wasn't good, charging into a real‑blade melee… at that special moment, deliberately slowing their steps to sit back while allies were surrounded and attacked—who could find fault?

If you, Donghua, can fight your way out by your own ability, we'll respect you as a true man and let bygone grudges go!

The confusion in thought persisted among the great witches for not a short time.

And the final result also basically satisfied Dragon Ancestor.

As for the Donghua matter, the Wu Clan is finished!

Don't think about seeing many reinforcements; Donghua and Hongyun are destined to fight alone.

Good! Great!

Dragon Ancestor fiercely spat out a mouthful of bad qi.

Never before has there been a moment like this, making him long for time to fly by.

He could hardly wait, wanting to see those two scoundrels dead!

But before that, he still needed to deal with the Fire Master's situation.

Tsk, a daughter?

Dragon Ancestor casually flipped through a report describing the recent antics of the human royal court.

The Wind Marquis is rumored to have a daughter, greatly favored!

Heh!

Dragon Ancestor snorted, "A single dog, its partner doesn't even know where it is, and still a daughter?"

"The daughter is fake, the Crown Prince's arrangement is the real deal, right?!"

"Nowadays, everyone's rushing to arrange an heir, huh?"

"Di Jun arranges his own son."

"Over in Dongyi, Donghua won't let me off, choosing Hongyun—even if I encounter misfortune, I'll fight on."

"Once we're among the humans, the Wind Marquis doesn't even care about decorum… and still a daughter?"

"I don't know what background all these daughters of his have."

Dragon Ancestor casually glanced toward the direction of the human royal court; just as he was about to learn a bit, several cold snorts cut off his sight.

Dragon Ancestor wasn't annoyed either.

"Heh, interesting."

Dragon Ancestor closed his eyes, "A bunch of old ladies, putting on an act, pretending to be little girls… do they even have shame?"

……

"Wind Marquis Majesty!"

In the human royal court, Fengxi bore an imposing mien, dragon's stride and tiger's step, causing countless clansmen to admire him respectfully.

He still had some prestige.

As of now, he hasn't achieved much militarily—indeed, the enemy is too crafty and tenacious, advancing step by step; it's just a straightforward big push, and everyone can only stare.

In this regard, he lost to the Dragon Master by one move.

But in governance, Fengxi is undoubtedly competent, managing the people's affairs in orderly fashion.

Precisely for this reason, he can still hold the basics; the people's hearts have a leaning, but it's very slow.

But this can't last much longer.

No way.

Opponent—the Heavenly Court is acting against him; teammate—the Dragon Master is also acting against him; they're even cooperating, it's too much!

It's like agreeing to a five‑on‑five match, then doing this makes him face one against nine!

Two words—outrageous!

Because of this, Fengxi hasn't smiled in years, keeping a stern face… yet his dignity has unexpectedly increased a lot.

Fortunately, regarding this dire situation, the faction secretly supporting him can't stand it either.

Thus…

"Ding ding!"

Under everyone's gaze, several little girls came running, lively and jumping, circling Fengxi with utmost affection.

"Don't spin, don't spin…"

Fengxi pretended to be dizzy, calling out, "Sang, Yao, little girl… you few, act more ladylike!"

Between the lines, he didn't overtly speak like a father to his daughter, but the meaning was subtly conveyed.

The little girls were also very obedient, instantly standing still.

"That's more like it."

Fengxi showed the affectionate, kind smile of an old father, very genuine.

——This isn't just because of studying the Actor'sself‑cultivation.

Also because…

He really feels great deep down!

Quite inexplicably.

Especially when the little girl shows him utmost respect in public, treating him as a father… oh my, that happy, excited, proud feeling just can't be contained, surging wildly into his heart.

Heaven knows why.

Of course, Fengxi doesn't dare go too far… otherwise, if he shows a flaw, he'd better watch out—the little girl might jump up and punch him in the chest, costing him half his life.

"Come with Father King… I'll bring you to do some homework, see how I handle the people's affairs!"

He spoke boldly and loudly, letting many sharp‑eyed people hear clearly, "When you grow up, you should be like me—devoted, serving the clan and the people!"

After speaking, Fengxi took the little girl's hand, with three tiny tots following behind, and solemnly entered the people's royal council hall.

There, many senior officials were already waiting.

Fengxi strode up to the throne, with a few small stools set aside for his "padded jackets" to sit on, to observe state affairs.

No minister objected to this.

After all…

Those who should have gotten the script have already gotten it.

Those who couldn't get the script… can't even get in here.

""Our people have gained a Dongyi division, momentum greatly boosted—this counts as easing the Heavenly Court's oppressive offensive… but it's still not enough."

""The Dragon Master is restless; still needs handling—any good ideas, folks?"

Fengxi spoke out loud, beginning the day's official duties.

(End of chapter)