Chapter 506: White·Courier·Ze; White·Great Director·Emperor (Happy New Year!)

Mr. Hou quietly made up his mind.

He will use his own way to oppose fate!

Moreover, he also has some background, capable of great effect.

For example……

He lowered his head to sweep, and Hougang saw the dictionary.

Thinking carefully about the release date, he originally planned to publish during the girl's governance, to add brilliance and bring a radiant halo.

——This is an enormous "civil governance" achievement! Civil governance and martial prowess are both not trivial.

Although currently, military merit is more important.

But such outstanding civil governance achievements are also sufficient to exert great effect, which can be considered his personal repayment for the girl's consent to grant him exclusive rights to human script.

With give and take, feelings will rise.

You give me peaches, I repay you with plums.

Girl, you give me the script, I will give you "civil governance".

Anyway, Mr. Bai isn't too concerned about the added political prestige from the dictionary's release—he relies on academic Pangu, not ruling Pangu.

But, that is already "past tense".

Now then……

Mr. Bai's thoughts raced, he figured it out: he will quietly modify the release date, first delay it!

Delay until which day? Naturally——

When Huangdi emerges, walks the era, he then publishes, to aid his personal prestige and authority! 'If Huangdi obtains my help, why worry that people's hearts will not return?'

Mr. Bai's gaze is deep.

Back then, he also helped the big boss conquer the world!

In this regard, he is very experienced! 'Moreover…'

In the Heavenly Court, he gritted his teeth, his heart twitched, and he felt the great killer in his sleeve.

——The "History of Pangu"! This is a book recording the life of the first Pangu—Fuxi…… Inside truly lies the divine life experience of this Supreme Emperor, guided by what theory, enabling him to defeat one strong enemy after another, from one victory to another, until becoming the supreme heavenly emperor, lord of all gods! Back then, to write this book, to make it his own trump card, Báizé lowered his dignity to constantly consult Fuxi, just to have him explain every step detail of past battles and decisions—what he thought, how he thought.

What is the theoretical guidance? What is the goal of war? And so on and so forth.

All aspects, detailed beyond compare, meticulous to the extreme.

To accomplish this book, Báizé truly did not shun hardship.

Also not bad.

Perhaps it was because the great sage Fuxi, upon discovering his conscience, when Báizé was writing this History of Pangu, actually did not charge him exorbitant consultation fees, nor copyright fees.

Not a single cent was taken! Otherwise, Mr. Bai now could not be so moist? Just relying on asking a Pangu to recount his heart…… this cost, if truly calculated, even if one had Nüwa's wealth, would make the heart palpitate and breathing rapid for a long time.

And Fuxi does not want money.

Not even a "Big Head Fuxi" asks Báizé for money.

This Heavenly Emperor, speaking words for the sake of an old friend, smilingly spoke freely, warmly accepting Mr. Bai's interview.

Finally.

He even signed the draft for Báizé! Thus, he achieved a one-of-a-kind History of Pangu, the unique genuine article's might, shaking heaven and moving earth! Most important is the whole process——

Free!

Free!

Free!

Important things must be said three times.

Afterward, Báizé often sighed——old friend, still speaking a bit of brotherly feeling.

Not charging him at all, as the earlier Pangu, enthusiastically helping the later Pangu go to Pangu…… truly a top-notch great benevolent one in Honghuang!

Of course now, Mr. Bai feels this evaluation needs slight revision.

Just relying on the previous axe threat, letting him go undercover against Nüwa…… Xihuang's heart is still that dark! However.

Regardless of how the great sage Fuxi is as a person, his achievements are still beyond question.

This work, Báizé's interview record, with August Emperor seriously answering—the History of Pangu—is absolutely the supreme classic in the sequence of Heavenly Emperor and Holy Emperor! And this human emperor Huangdi, if he could obtain this book, thoroughly comprehend and implement its essence…… perhaps it would be equivalent to a descent of a Pangu possessing a series of supreme titles such as great strategist, great thinker, etc., as a substitute! Not saying he would easily sweep everything, but he would also hardly find an opponent.

Of course, this is very difficult…… Huangdi is ultimately not Fuxi, perhaps unable to fully follow his way, sweep the world.

But even a tiny bit of enlightenment is also an improvement, right?

The History of Pangu, this is Báizé's trump card, his lifeline.

In other circumstances, he wouldn't even give others a glance at it.

But now, people could disappear at any moment, how could he still cherish his old broom? Give! Give all!

Strive to strengthen! Desperately strengthen! As long as Huangdi brothers, you can cover me, don't let Fuxi or Nüwa come over to use me as a vent, then it's fine! As for taking Fuxi's things to oppose Fuxi, would that be somewhat immoral and smoky? 'Who cares!'

'This is my only way to survive!'

'Cannot give up!'

Mr. Bai pondered, his mood somewhat subtly complex.

If not unavoidable, he actually wouldn't want to take this path…… after all, initially he and Huangdi had some one-sided, unpleasant matters.

In the Suiyue Changhe, a fleeting glance, knowing a bit too much, thus Huangdi raised his hand and cut him with a sword, nearly killing him.

Fortunately, Xihuang, at his critical moment, decisively moved to intercept and block, the two great powers clashed at their peaks!

Afterward, Mr. Bai spoke confidently, saying how many times he has suffered this kind of loss from birth to now? That Huangdi bastard, he couldn't find…… if he truly found him, he would surely chase him across all Honghuang to avenge this sword! Of course, now Báizé plans to swallow these words back into his belly, temporarily pretending nothing happened.

He, the victim, is just the victim!

As long as he can get through this wave of sibling great chaos, things like personal dignity can be temporarily set aside.

Báizé, he is just such a pragmatic god.

Just……

"Huangdi……When exactly is he coming out to jump around?"

Báizé thought of this, and his mind went blank.

If this future backer doesn't show up, what can he do? Even if the plan is made perfectly, it's useless! 'But it should be soon, right?'

"'The Green Emperor has appeared, and is now enjoying his retirement.'"

"'The Flame Emperor is on the throne, awaiting succession.'"

"'The White Emperor is lively, the Heavenly Court is in turmoil.'"

"'As for the Yellow and Black Emperors, they are still hard to find.'"

He counted on his fingers, and it was clear.

Human legend says there are five Directional Heavenly Emperors, and three have already appeared……Even regarding the matter of the Donghuang Emperor, he chose to stay silent.

But that doesn't mean he knows nothing about the 'truth'.

As for Donghuang and Shaohao's affairs, even though the Wu Clan did a good job keeping secrets, in his eyes……it was just that.

But he didn't choose to step forward and expose it.

——At least back then, the Donghuang Emperor was in the same trench as him, and they agreed on the goal of trapping and killing the Dragon Ancestor.

Báizé devised the plan, and Donghuang infiltrated the enemy camp.

Good comrades, so we won't expose them.

After all, there are many perceptive people in the Heavenly Court; adding one more doesn't change much, and losing one doesn't matter much.

Donghuang……how much longer can he keep it hidden?

Once exposed, death is not far away.

And thinking of Donghuang, Báizé felt some worry.

"'Huangdi's war record is fierce, but we must never let him be strangled in the cradle……otherwise I'd be sitting idle.'"

"'Among the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors……'"

"'Like Donghuang, this White Emperor—I look at him now and feel his situation is very dangerous!'"

"'Recklessly charging the tower, various ways of seizing power and rising……'"

"'Is this the rhythm of making people perish by first driving them mad?'"

"'Old brother, you've stretched your hand too far!'"

"'And most importantly, your ass isn't clean!'"

"'You're asking for death!'"

Báizé reflected over these years, the Donghuang Emperor used the incompetence of the ten imperial princes as an excuse to aggressively intervene in the Monster Clan Heavenly Court's management, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Just as he had thought.

Donghuang, you've really stretched your hand too far! His meeting with the Kunpeng, managing the loss of control in the virtual aspect, this involves game revenue.

Furthermore, there were marriages among members of the Heavenly River Navy, enacting laws, with the Si Ming monitoring their spouses to see if they caused honor or material loss to their partners—this spread influence into the military, making many Heavenly River Navy soldiers remember his kindness.

Afterward, the Grand Si Ming visited the 'Northern Dipper Chili Yellow Entertainment Company,' held talks with a series of related figures, solemnly launched a film and television rating system to influence and control all works……What is this? This is reaching a hand into the public opinion propaganda system……

Too many operations, full-scale assault, tentacles extended, covering too much, too much.

And if we say these aren't anything, then……tax collection and auditing, as well as the exclusive armed forces built around tax collection, the problem becomes huge!

Who would dare believe——this armed force even holds partial permission rights to the Zhou Tian Star Dou Grand Formation!

A private armed force holding strategic strike power is already unbelievable! In the end, all of this constitutes a colossal colossus.

Even considering authority purely, in politics he cannot match Tianhuang Di Jun, and in the military he cannot match Donghuang Taiyi……

But the Donghuang Emperor already has his own army, his own tax channels, can influence public opinion and the military……tentacles everywhere, building a vast personal empire.

This is already an emperor without a crown!

In the Heavenly Court, who could dare to look down on him? No one!

Even the current Heavenly Court's Two Eastern Emperors, Taiyi and Di Jun, when facing him, are on equal footing.

Power is too great! Just……if the Donghuang Emperor were clean, with no issues at all, the Heavenly Court wouldn't be unable to accept the coronation of a new sovereign.

But the problem is……is the Donghuang Emperor clean? He is not clean!

Even, it's no longer just a matter of clean or not……but the whole person is problematic! Unclean, it can still be washed.

If it's black from the root, what's there to wash? Báizé thought of the increasingly jumping Donghuang lately, constantly building momentum, seizing positions, wanting to rise to the demon emperor, and felt a sigh in his heart.

"'Old friend, wouldn't it be better to make a fortune quietly?'"

"'Why jump about so hastily, afraid of not being attacked by everyone?'"

"'Look at others……hey, Fuxi, although like you, one side is the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors, the other side is the high ranks of the Heavenly Court.'"

"'But they keep a low profile!'"

"'They don't show off openly!'"

"'Even if it's a demon emperor, it's just a muddled demon emperor; on major Heavenly Court matters they say nothing, letting Di Jun show off himself, and never stealing the spotlight.'"

"'And what about 'Shennong', the current Flame Master King……'"

Hougang looked at Fengxi, who had just finished boasting and then started studying seriously, and said, 'This guy knows how to flatter!'

"'All that flattery and fawning—I reckon Nüwa is completely floating, her mindset inflated beyond compare……this is simply fantastic!'"

"'And you, Donghuang?'"

"'As for you, the White Emperor, in terms of ability, you're not lacking.'"

"'But in terms of execution……it's not exactly excellent.'"

"'You want to go undercover, to infiltrate the highest level of the Heavenly Court, to have internal and external cooperation?'"

"'That's not how you do undercover work!'"

I look at you, and I fear death is not far away...

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese line includes 【】 which are double angle quotes. We should translate preserving the quotes? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve meaning. We can render as English quotes? Usually we keep the same punctuation style? We'll translate the content: "I look at you, you're probably not far from death……" The ellipsis is three dots. We'll keep as "……" maybe convert to "..."? The instruction: render onomatopoeia as English sound words, but ellipsis is punctuation; we can keep as "...". We'll output: "I look at you, you're probably not far from death..." But need to keep the 【】? Probably not needed. We'll just translate the sentence.

Thus: "I look at you, you're probably not far from death..."

But we need to keep the line as a single output line with 【121】 prefix.

Let's produce: 【121】 I look at you, you're probably not far from death...

But we need to preserve the ellipsis as three dots. We'll use "...".

There was a hint of sadness in Báizé's heart.

Translate: "Báizé felt a hint of sadness in his heart." Or "There was a hint of sadness in Báizé's heart." We'll keep natural: "Báizé felt a hint of sadness."

There was a hint of sadness in Báizé's heart.

As an observer, he felt he could see the situation clearly.

Translate: "As an 'observer,' he felt he could see the situation clearly." Keep quotes? We'll keep as "observer". So: "As an 'observer,' he felt he could see the situation clearly."

Some people are still alive, but he is already dead.

Translate: "Some people are still alive, but he is already dead."

At most, it's just a matter of when he will be buried.

Translate: "At most, it's just a matter of when he will be buried."

The Heavenly Court has countless officials, yet not a single one is foolish!

The Heavenly Court has many officials, but not a single one is stupid.

Some things aren't done, some people aren't handling them—not because they can't, nor because there's no way to.

Translate: "Some things are left undone, some people aren't handled—not because they can't be done, nor because there's no way to handle them."

It's just a matter of focusing on the major and neglecting the minor, temporarily tackling the main contradiction.

Translate: "It's just a case of focusing on the major and letting the minor go, temporarily tackling the main contradiction."

Now, Donghua Emperor can exert enough effect to partially defuse the Wu Clan's offensive… then let him jump about!

Now, Donghua Emperor can exert enough effect to partially defuse the Wu Clan's offensive… then let him jump about!

Once the hype dies down, its usefulness is gone.

Translate: "Once the limelight fades, its usefulness is gone."

You're an undercover agent… naturally, when the birds are gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit dies, the dog is cooked.

Translate: "You're just an undercover agent… naturally, when the birds are gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit dies, the hound is cooked!"

Report!

Translate: "Report!"

Just as Báizé sighed with emotion over his friend's fate, outside the office hall, his loyal demon god subordinate rushed to the door to report.

Translate: "Just as Báizé sighed with emotion over his friend's fate, outside the office hall, his loyal demon god subordinate rushed to the door to report."

Just as Báizé sighed with emotion over his friend's fate, outside the office hall, his loyal demon god subordinate rushed to the door to report.

Speak!

Translate: "Speak!"

Báizé collected his thoughts, shifted his focus from the human side, reined in his wandering thoughts, and a demon commander returned! Although he had now gone somewhat astray, as a high-ranking official of the Heavenly Court, he secretly made a pact with Nüwa for personal gain, assisting humanity in civil governance…

Translate: "Báizé focused his mind, shifting attention from the human side, reining in his wandering thoughts—a Yao Marshal had returned! Although he had now gone somewhat awry, as a high-ranking official of the Heavenly Court, he decisively reached an understanding with Nüwa for personal gain, assisting humans in civil governance……"

We need to keep the ellipsis at end. We'll keep "……" as "...".

But he believed he was still a fine demon commander of the Heavenly Court! "Supreme Báizé!" the demon god clasped his hands, "The Grand Minister of Destiny requests convening the Heavenly Court's highest summit; please, all demon sovereigns and commanders, attend!"

Translate: "But he believed he was still a good Yao Marshal of the Heavenly Court! 'Grand Báizé!' that demon god clasped his hands, 'The Grand Minister of Destiny requests to convene the Heavenly Court's supreme meeting, inviting all demon emperors and Yao Marshals to attend!'"

We should use 'Grand Minister of Destiny' for that title. Also, the term meaning Báizé with the honorific 'Supreme Deity' or 'Upper God' should be translated? It's a title of respect, so we'll render it as 'Supreme Báizé'. Actually addressing Báizé as 'Supreme Deity Báizé'. We'll translate it as 'Supreme Báizé'. We must keep the name Báizé exactly, so we use 'Supreme Báizé'.

Oh?

Translate: "Oh?"

Demon Commander Báizé leaned forward slightly, his mighty aura sweeping across, shaking the ancient heavens.

Translate: "Báizé the Yao Marshal leaned forward slightly, his mighty aura sweeping across, shaking the ancient firmament."

Did he say what this meeting is about?

Translate: "Did he say what this meeting is about?"

'I know a little,' the demon god recalled, 'It seems this Grand Minister of Destiny has received something like the "Hundred Million People's Petition", indicating that the voices of the common folk must be heard, so he has gathered his colleagues to discuss the details.'

Translate: "'I know a little.' the demon god recalled, 'It seems this Grand Minister of Destiny obtained something called the 'Hundred Million People's Petition,' indicating the voices of the common folk must be heard, so he gathered colleagues to discuss the details.'"

We should keep the book title quotes and translate the title as 'Hundred Million People's Petition', using quotation marks.

'Alright,' Báizé sighed.

Translate: "'Alright.' Báizé sighed."

Upon hearing it, he immediately understood what was going on.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, he immediately understood what was going on."

After all…

Translate: "After all..."

How could he not know the state of the demons and the Heavenly Court? The strengths and weaknesses are clear, the ranks distinct.

Translate: "The Demon Race and the Heavenly Court—how could he not know their situation? Strength and weakness are clearly distinct, high and low differ."

When will ordinary common folk also be valued by the big shots? The superiors issue orders, and the subordinates just carry them out.

Translate: "When will the common folk also be valued by the bigwigs? Just issue orders from above and carry them out below."

If one day the demon and Heavenly Court truly intend to listen to the people's will…

Translate: "If one day the Monster Clan Heavenly Court truly wants to listen to the 'people's hearts'…"

'Build momentum!'

Translate: "'Build momentum!'"

'Rise to power!'

Translate: "'Seize the throne!'"

'No escape!'

Translate: "'Can't run away!'"

Báizé's eyes flickered, 'Has he finally come to this point?'

Translate: "Báizé's eyes flickered, 'Has he finally reached this point?'"

'No longer willing to be a mere uncrowned king, but to become a true emperor?'

Translate: "'No longer willing to be an uncrowned emperor, but to be a true emperor?'"

Báizé remained silent for a long time.

Translate: "Báizé remained silent for a long time."

Only then did he speak slowly.

Translate: "Only then did he slowly speak."

'Fine, I understand.'

Translate: "'Fine, I understand.'"

'I will go to the meeting.'

Translate: "'I will attend the meeting.'"

……

Translate: "..."

As Donghua took action and Báizé went to the meeting,

Translate: "As Donghua acted and Báizé went to the meeting,"

In the Wu Clan's Houtu Holy Hall, a prominent figure had come to pay a visit.

Translate: "In the Wu Clan's Houtu Holy Hall, a prominent figure had come to visit."

Earlier still, all personnel around the hall had been cleared, the time and space sealed off, unknowable and imperceptible.

Translate: "Earlier still, before this, everything around the Holy Hall had been cleared out, time and space sealed, unknowable and imperceptible."

'Empress Nüwa, a false friend comes to visit—aren't you going to welcome him?'

Translate: "'Empress Wa, a fake friend comes to visit—aren't you going to welcome him?'"

The guest spoke loudly.

Translate: "That guest spoke loudly."

Compared to Báizé, this guest made no effort to hide his true appearance; he was quite open and aboveboard.

Translate: "Compared to Báizé, this guest made no effort to hide his true appearance; he was quite open and aboveboard."

This is an existence that an ordinary person could never imagine.

Translate: "This is an existence that ordinary people could never imagine."

Because he is—Emperor Jun! The supreme demon sovereign of the Heavenly Court, visiting the Wu Clan as their most powerful ancestral witch… in his words, he still presents himself as a friend—even if a false one.

Translate: "Because he is—Di Jun! The Heavenly Court's supreme demon emperor, visiting the Wu Clan's strongest primordial Wu… in his words, he even took on the guise of a friend—even if a false one."

'Bang!'

Translate: "Bang!"

The gate opened, and inside was only Empress Nüwa alone.

Translate: "The gate opened; inside was only Nüwa alone."

This time, there was no Fengxi.

Translate: "This time, Fengxi was not present."

She sat upright and dignified, majestic and solemn on her throne, her gaze fading, filled with great dread.

Translate: "She sat upright and dignified, majestic and awe-inspiring, seated on the throne, her gaze fading, filled with great terror."

'What brings you here?'

Translate: "'What do you come here for?'"

'Naturally, it's for cooperation.'

Translate: "'Naturally, to cooperate.'"

Emperor Jun smiled, quite casually.

Translate: "Di Jun smiled, quite casually."

'Cooperation?'

Translate: "'Cooperate?'"

Empress Nüwa lowered her eyes, glanced at Emperor Jun, and let out a scornful laugh, 'What good could there be in cooperating between us?'

Translate: "Nüwa lowered her eyes, glanced at Di Jun, and snorted, 'What is there left for us to cooperate on?'"

'Besides, you came alone—aren't you afraid I'll behead you and use your head as a banner?'

Translate: "'Besides, you came alone—aren't you afraid I'll behead you and use you as a banner sacrifice?'"

'No fear, no fear,' Emperor Jun waved his hand, 'These attendants of mine are merely incarnations; if Empress Nüwa wishes to behead them, let her do so—there's nothing regrettable about it.'

Translate: "'No fear, no fear.' Di Jun waved his hand, 'These left and right attendants of mine are merely avatars; if Empress Wa wants to behead them, let her—there's nothing to regret.'"

'Furthermore, regarding cooperation…' he said with a playful smile, 'If you, fellow Daoist, have no intention, this setting wouldn't be suitable for a secret talk either.'

Translate: "'Furthermore, regarding cooperation…' his smile turned playful, 'If fellow Daoist has no intention, this setting wouldn't be suitable for secret talks either.'"

Empress Nüwa was left speechless.

Translate: "Nüwa was at a loss for words."

'Moreover, haven't we already cooperated once before?' the demon sovereign said leisurely, 'We all tacitly teamed up to go fishing.'

Translate: "'Furthermore, haven't we already cooperated once before?' the Monster Clan Heavenly Emperor said leisurely, 'We all tacitly cooperated, engaging in fishing.'"

'I fished for Haotian, I fished for Hongjun's pieces.'

Translate: "'I fished for Haotian, fishing for Hongjun's pawn.'"

You fish the human race, you fish that Five Directions Heavenly Emperor.

How delightful this cooperation is!

And since we already have one, I was thinking, let's do it a second time… it's not impossible!

First time raw, second time familiar!

Di Jun earnestly persuaded Nüwa.

What he said still makes some sense.

As the saying goes—

No eternal friends or foes, only eternal interests! As long as we can achieve mutual benefit and win-win in some aspects, even sitting together with enemies is fine! Between us, we may scold and argue, but if we can collude in wrongdoing, together taking flesh from others… then we are good friends, we are family!

Reality is actually quite fantastical, with no pure good and evil, no black and white.

Nüwa was once relatively pure-hearted.

But since becoming the supreme leader of a faction and raising the banner of the Wu Clan… she has gained tremendous growth.

Of course, saying she's fallen— that's not impossible.

The sovereign is changeable, putting profit first.

Personal preferences, private grudges— all must yield to the collective.

Nüwa fell silent for a moment, proving she was still a god of integrity, then softly coughed, 'So as you say… what is this 'second' of yours?'

'The stability of our rule.' Di Jun said in a low voice.

'Oh…' Nüwa drew out her voice, 'If that's the case, then I think there's no need to discuss further.'

'Our Wu Clan, up and down, united as one, working together— absolutely no problem.'

'Really?' Di Jun laughed heartily, 'But I think the Dragon Ancestor God Lord might not see it that way.'

As his words fell, Nüwa's face instantly fell.

——What nonsense are you spouting about big truths?

'The Wu Clan has twelve Ancestral Witches, I know all their divine forms.' Di Jun was still adding fuel to the fire, afraid Nüwa's inner fire wouldn't burn enough, 'I also roughly know the mysteries within.'

'Dragon! Snake!'

Di Jun smiled, 'Each pendant is quite worth pondering.'

'And quite interesting…' 'As for the Wu Clan currently, the two biggest shareholders… who are they again?'

'Hmm… seems like Nüwa? And also the Dragon Ancestor?'

'One has a holy true form with a human body and snake tail, the other has a holy true form as a true dragon.'

'Dragon and snake… dragon and snake!'

Di Jun smiled with deep meaning.

The Wu Clan has twelve Ancestral Witches; when their true forms are revealed, they are the twelve most flashy beings of Honghuang.

And most of those twelve flashy ones are dragon-controlling, snake-wielding.

This quite explains the matter.

This proved who the major shareholders in the Wu Clan are.

Among them.

The number of Ancestral Witches of the snake pendants is greater than those of the dragon pendants— this further shows— who is the Wu Clan's top shareholder and chairman!

It's her! It's her! It's her!

It is the Holy Mother of the Human Race— Nüwa! Nüwa holds the most votes.

With more votes, authority naturally grows, making her the undisputed chief of the Wu Clan.

Even Gonggong Ancestral Witch once had to yield three parts to her— that big python head, tactfully showing its agreement with the collective will.

But now…

'Dragon and snake join forces, jointly holding great power, the Wu Clan's system is thus set.' Di Jun spoke calmly, 'For now, within the Wu Clan, it is your 'snake' that holds the initiative.'

'But… your home is about to be stolen!'

'Human Race!'

Di Jun said with a smile, 'I've heard the Dragon Totem is mighty in all directions, unsurpassed.'

'The Snake Totem, meanwhile, is just ordinary.'

'So what?' Nüwa lowered her head and took a sip of tea, 'Even if the Dragon Totem rages, whose side does the Human Royal Court listen to?'

'Within the Human Race, who is the Emperor?!'

Nüwa set down her teacup, her eyes blazing for an instant, shattering eternity.

'Nüwa, why must you deceive me?'

Di Jun shook his head, 'If the Dragon Ancestor hadn't made you feel pressure, how would a girl have appeared?'

'This situation has already somewhat slipped from your control, serious to the point that you can no longer remotely command easily; you must personally step in and use your authority to suppress the situation.'

'……' Nüwa fell silent, her gaze toward Di Jun gradually turning uneasy.

——You're saying all this to come show off to me?

'Do you really think your Heavenly Court can be better than my Wu Clan?'

She didn't speak either, just muttering in her heart.

'Donghua is my person!'

'Báizé is defecting!'

'……'

'Your Heavenly Court, more than half of its main pillars, have problems!'

'Just this!'

'You still dare to come before me and spout nonsense, telling me what to do?'

Take care of your own power, then stop talking about these irrelevant things!

Nüwa felt delighted upon thinking of something wonderful.

Happiness comes from comparison.

She admitted that the Wu Clan had many contradictions; for now they are merely barely united under a single banner, but when it comes time to divide the spoils, a fierce fight is inevitable—so much so that people's brains could be beaten into dog brains.

But...

Looking at the Demon Race, looking at the Heavenly Court... instantly, the Wu Clan's problems are no longer problems, and it can also make Nüwa feel relieved.

She, having taken fifty steps, can naturally laugh at a hundred steps! If it weren't for fear that the Heavenly Court would be pressed hard, gritting its teeth and spending heavily to drag away the Dragon Ancestor... Nüwa really wants Di Jun to understand what it means to be a lone widow/widower! With the Heavenly Court as a backdrop, Nüwa is quite content.

As for that Dragon Ancestor scoundrel, let him jump if he wants to!

Just get by day by day.

How could they possibly split the Wu Clan? If they wanted to split, they'd have to wait for the Heavenly Court to collapse first; the chief of the deep cover operatives—Donghuang Emperor—would launch a heavy strike, attacking from within...

"Of course, I also know... the Heavenly Court is actually not much better than your Wu Clan, Nüwa." Di Jun shifted his tone, lightly saying words that shook Nüwa's heart and mind: "There are quite a few spies and deep cover agents causing trouble."

The most dangerous one is about to take the leader's position.

Nüwa's expression stiffened, and she had a bad premonition.

But then I heard the Heavenly Emperor say slowly, exposing the Wu Clan's recent plots: 'Donghuang Emperor... tsk, just being the Heavenly Court's Grand Minister of Destiny would be enough, yet he actually is also the White Emperor of humanity and the king of the Dongyi.'

Nüwa, do you think this is interesting?

Uh... what does this have to do with me? Don't slander me!" Nüwa changed the subject, saying: "The human and Wu peoples have always been kind to others and never interfere in other tribes' internal affairs.

Of course, if someone else cries and begs to join the human registry, we would not refuse either.

Oh." Di Jun gave an ambiguous oh, "In that case, some people might end up dying for nothing."

They gave their all, shedding blood and sacrificing their heads for the other side, yet when something went wrong, the other side didn't even care—how heartless!

What are you saying?" Nüwa's expression changed.

I didn't say anything, just stating a simple fact." Di Jun said lightly, "You guess—since I've already determined that Donghuang Emperor, this Grand Minister of Destiny, has a problem, wouldn't I take measures?"

The Grand Minister of Destiny's system is precisely the high-level system of the Dongyi, the elite of this force.

If these members were suddenly all wiped out... even if the Dongyi still existed, could they still function?

Di Jun asked Nüwa with a smile.

Nüwa furrowed her brows, remaining silent.

Di Jun didn't care whether she answered, and continued on his own: 'Speaking of which, Donghuang is just too greedy, taking steps too big.'

As Grand Minister of Destiny, not satisfied, he actually aspired to go further and become the Demon Emperor!

To build momentum, eager to succeed, he gathered various elite talents and spread a network within the Heavenly Court.

He didn't expect that I, with far-sighted vision and insight into the truth, would thus turn his scheme against him.

In the clash of the scheming and the unsuspecting, I have already had Taiyi secretly mobilize personnel, laying a net of heaven and earth right beside these Dongyi elites.

Nüwa listened, her eyes flickered as she understood something.

Indeed.

Over these years, there have been many troop movements in the Heavenly Court, and many demon gods have been constantly shifting positions.

For this, she had even ordered her chief strategist, Fengxi, to investigate.

However, at that time the voice of the human-internal Dragon Tuoteng faction suddenly grew much larger, the proportion of various mischief increased, and the investigation was forced to be set aside; they merely raised the military defense level, strengthened armaments, to respond to all changes with no change.

Now, Di Jun saying this...

It seems, Empress Nüwa, you already understand." The Heavenly Emperor clapped his hands, "As long as I give the order...

Then the Dongyi will be in name only.

Only Donghuang Emperor, this Taiyi Daluo, can survive.

Di Jun told Nüwa.

——The only one he isn't sure he can kill is Donghuang alone.

The rest must die! As for why he can't kill him...

Naturally, it's because...

Donghuang is too strong; even if we all attack together, he can easily hold out until your Wu Clan reinforcements arrive... truly a regrettable thing.

Di Jun sighed, looking rather regretful; in Nüwa's eyes, it was nothing less than a blatant demonstration.

However, being able to clip its wings would still be quite good, wouldn't it?

Moreover, we can also root out many problematic pieces in the process.

After all, in helping Donghuang build momentum, the Wu Clan contributed a lot, activating many insiders and underground intelligence systems... originally, these were well protected, and I also found it hard to untangle.

But...

They've started moving!

When I saw the situation clearly, I had been silently watching...

Then they will have nowhere to hide!

Never again think they can carry out the Wu Clan's plan, with internal and external collusion, internal and external forces striking together to overturn the Heavenly Court and split the Demon Race!

Nüwa!

Your Wu Clan's this part of the plan has already failed!

I think you need to face reality!

Di Jun's tone carried a hint of triumph.

Very good... you are very good..." Nüwa clenched her small fist, then finally relaxed it weakly, "No wonder you once served as a Censor—on the surface a Censor, but in the shadows you are the sharpest blade!

Too kind! Too kind!

Di Jun accepted the Empress Nüwa's seemingly praising words, which were actually mockery, without any humility.

"Since you already have so many clues, why bother coming to see me?" Nüwa said without joy or sorrow, "I've made it clear to you—I cannot compromise."

"Besides."

"The insiders you've found are rather too many."

"You want to wipe out in one fell swoop the forces under a Grand Minister of Destiny who enjoys great prestige among the demons... Can you really do it spotlessly?"

"Moreover, I already know now!"

"Whether you believe it or not, I will immediately send a team of experts to strike at the root of the Heavenly Court and launch the plan ahead of time!"

Nüwa's eyes were icy and sharp.

"Our Wu Clan masters the Great Array of Heavenly Gods and Slaughter, and our assault capability is the strongest."

"I know." Di Jun said calmly, "Yes, I admit, your Wu Clan's explosive power is very strong."

"But... I have someone behind me!"

Di Jun wore a brilliant smile on his face.

"Heavenly Dao Hongjun is something we all sealed together."

"If it can be locked away, it can just as easily be released."

"Hongjun has already sworn an oath: he must not actively step out of the Purple Cloud Palace until the Infinite Calamity." Nüwa said coldly.

"No problem." Di Jun's smile grew even brighter, "He cannot actively come out and cause trouble."

"But... if he is passively 'summoned', would he have no choice but to reluctantly come out for a trip? And if he only takes hits without attacking, wouldn't that not count as breaking his oath? But then, wouldn't he be unable to continue enjoying his blessings in the Purple Cloud Palace?"

"Alas!"

"Just thinking that I might disturb Hongjun Daozu's blissful life of blessings, preventing him from continuing to strive, working twelve-hour shifts, each Great Luo could earn a Fu Datou..."

"Making him unable to work hard to create value, to serve society earnestly... I am a sinner! A great sinner!"

"However, in urgent times, we must adapt."

"The ritual to 'summon' Hongjun, I have prepared in advance... it is precisely because I have prepared it that I came to see you."

"Because, I am also worried."

"Worried that your Wu Clan, lacking martial virtue, sneakily attacked so many upstanding comrades of our Heavenly Court from top to bottom, giving them bruised noses and swollen eyes..."

Di Jun sighed, putting on an act, which twisted Nüwa's lovely face.

Fortunately, before Nüwa could fully lose her temper, he offered her a sweet date, dispelling her idea of taking out her anger on this incarnation.

Women, and even goddesses... sometimes they truly are unreasonable.

"Fellow Daoist Nüwa."

"I'm telling you all this just to let you know——"

"I have no intention of making you compromise; rather, I've come to seek mutual benefit." Di Jun said leisurely, "Just as before, let's all put on a show together."

"As a pre-paid remuneration for each other."

"The Wu Clan's exposed spies, I can release them in exchange for the underground agents of the demon race that your human side has captured in recent years." Saying this, Di Jun couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration, "Your subordinate Fengxi is not simple."

"His counter-espionage abilities are extraordinary, surpassing common sense."

"He doesn't act based on intelligence leads; instead, he's like a Yi Dao master like Xihuang—no matter the flashy tricks or single-line contact, he just deduces and it's done."

Because Fengxi is reliable enough, the demon race's intelligence personnel have suffered considerable losses.

"Ha!" Upon mentioning the trusted minister, Nüwa's face also showed a hint of a smile.

However, she soon restrained herself.

Di Jun talked about the Eastern Yi.

"As for the elite of the Eastern Yi..." Di Jun first pondered briefly, then continued, "I am not unable to lend a hand, to spare them and let them return to humanity."

"This is my sincerity... how about it?"

"Di Jun, you're very generous." Nüwa narrowed her eyes, "Such a substantial force, you say release and it's released."

"Because I have this confidence—even if they return, they wouldn't be able to add trouble to my career." A flash of teasing and oddness crossed Di Jun's face, fleeting, incredibly fast.

"You're quite brave, huh?" Nüwa eyed him suspiciously.

"Yes, I'm super brave!" Di Jun said full of confidence, "How about it, Nüwa? With this sincerity laid out here, let us join forces and together perform a grand play, each taking what we need—how about that?"

"..." Nüwa remained silent, pondered, and finally nodded, "This... is acceptable."

"However, I want to know... what do you want to perform?"

"Also."

"Before the performance, you must return half of the Eastern Yi elite!"

"Alright!" Di Jun agreed readily.

Regarding Nüwa's request, he will not shirk it at all.

After all...

"The play I want to perform is actually quite simple." Di Jun gathered his scattered thoughts, his tone calm, he slowly said, "The theme is——the Eastern Hua incident, the Heavenly Court's encirclement and suppression!"

"Right, you didn't mishear." Di Jun looked at the bewildered Nüwa, repeatedly emphasizing, "I'm serious—the play is exactly this play."

"But to others, this is real."

"It is a sudden incident, I painstakingly plotted it, to eradicate the greatest traitor within the Heavenly Court."

"But in the eyes of us two who are in the know, this is fake."

"Real or fake?" Nüwa understood.

"Hmm... yes." Di Jun narrowed his eyes, answering vaguely.

Really?

Or is it fake?

Real or fake?

Fake and real?

Fake made real, real also fake; where there is nothing, there is something, and where there is something, there is nothing! "Only the most realistic falsehood can deceive everyone." Di Jun opened a little lecture, speaking solemnly to Nüwa: "I will mobilize many people, even 'summon' Hongjun, to show my anger, sparing no cost, and give this great traitor Donghua Emperor a lesson!"

"And on your side, you also need to mobilize collectively to rescue the comrades hidden behind enemy lines, so they can return victorious!"

"A great battle erupts in an instant!"

"As for the outcome of this play, I've already figured it out."

"After enduring countless hardships, Donghua Emperor finally returned to the human race's camp and ascended as emperor... but, the fruits of years of undercover work were reduced to zero in an instant."

"Fortunately, the Wu Clan and he remain composed in crisis, bearing the demeanor of great generals."

"At the critical moment, they still successfully withdrew the undercover personnel accumulated over the years, preserving their fighting strength, which is not too great a loss."

"Ah..." Nüwa listened, then let out a long breath.

"The grand play!"

"It really is a grand play! After composing herself, Nüwa pressed her lips and said, 'Since it's a performance, there must be an audience... mainly, who is it for?'"

"What can we also gain?"

"Besides us, everyone is an audience." Di Jun said solemnly, "And what is the gain?"

"Naturally, it is to clearly ascertain the concrete situation within each faction and confirm the authority of rule!"

"For example, you... as everyone knows, the Dragon Ancestor and Donghua are enemies."

"At the critical moment, will he, due to personal grudges, hold you back... and how many forces can he mobilize to put on a show of inaction?"

"At that time, all of this will be exposed clearly!"

"Once you know his confidants, if you ever win, handling things will be much easier... right?"

"Likewise, me." Di Jun's eyes flickered, "I want to play Hongjun once."

"When 'summoning' him, I will exaggerate, describing how dangerous Donghua is, how deeply the Wu Clan has infiltrated the Demon Race, already a matter of life and death..."

"We must severely injure Donghua before he escapes, and in the short term cripple one arm of the Wu Clan."

"So... Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, what other hidden trump cards do you have? Let's use them all!"

"Otherwise, if the Heavenly Court loses, he really won't be able to leave the Zixiao Palace, enjoying endless blessings for a lifetime!"

"Perfect, I can also take a look at Hongjun the Dao Ancestor's astonishing methods."

"I see..." Nüwa pondered, "You still fear Hongjun greatly."

"Unless we strip him bare of his secrets, we won't rest."

"She guessed Di Jun's thoughts: 'If you couldn't lure out Haotian back then, it seems you're unwilling to accept it.'"

"Hmm..." Di Jun responded.

"You and I cooperate, cover for each other... deceiving everyone, playing them in the palm of our hands?"

"Nüwa stood up, the light in her eyes showing she was eager to try."

"Just thinking about it makes my blood boil!"

"She rubbed her little hands, 'Using Donghua, this Taiyi Daluo, as bait, calculating the unintentional...'"

"Hmm!"

"I agree!"

"Nüwa nodded firmly."

"Good! Very good!"

"Di Jun received the affirmative answer, laughed loudly... the laughter held a special meaning, fleeting."

"Without waiting for Nüwa to ponder carefully, he waved his hand grandly."

"No delay, act immediately!"

"To show sincerity, I can immediately release half of the Dongyi elite, sparing them from lethal disaster!"

"I only hope that you, Nüwa, also won't break faith... years of reputation ruined over this, I'd feel it's not worth it for you."

"Don't worry." Nüwa said calmly, "I'm not that kind of person!"

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"PS: It's New Year's Eve, the new year is coming... Wishing everyone a happy New Year's Eve! Happy New Year! May all go well in the new year! (End of chapter)"