Chapter 532

"The Human Dao just won't work!"

I still need to be magnificent, glorious, and upright the Heavenly Dao, surpassing it and taking command, only then can I make a better contribution to the Honghuang undertaking!

Hongjun wore an expression that was the model of all gods, so holy and transcendent.

"The times have changed!"

"The Human Dao is sick! It's no good!"

The Dao Ancestor sighed, lamenting lonely invincibility.

Xihuang looked at him, blinked, blinked again, and suddenly laughed.

"Don't speak too boastfully."

Although the Human Dao is now rebellious and wants to do as it pleases.

but if He gets enough of a beating, suddenly repents, the prodigal returns...

Straighten your stance, clear the source... with your level, I'll knock your head off!

"Will it? Will it?" Hongjun said full of confidence, "I don't believe it at all!"

"Don't believe? Then we'll wait and see." Xihuang shook his head, changed the subject, "You're acting a bit off this time."

So magnanimous, just to absolve Nüwa of guilt, and even give her half the credit for free... isn't that strengthening your own opponent on the Pangu path?

I don't think you're that principled a Heavenly Dao essence.

Xihuang smirked.

"Back then, to gather the supreme treasures of opening heaven, you collected the Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, and Chaos Bell—truly, the heavens were three feet high, and you hated not to overturn every inch of land in the Honghuang cosmos!"

"In that process, you also happened to become the greatest virtuous one—the 'those of virtue inherit heavenly treasures and earthly riches' virtuous one, making you the foremost collector of the age."

"Every innate spiritual treasure you saw, you didn't let go, you straight away stuffed it into your pocket as your own collection."

"If it weren't for us three thousand gods being slightly more skilled, the birth of those innate spiritual treasures would have been problematic from the start... tsk tsk, the consequences are unimaginable."

Fuxi listed Hongjun's past; he too was a world‑troubling demonic figure, matching people's view of the Heavenly Dao.

Devoid of feeling, without shame, lacking principle, everything is geared toward developing and strengthening oneself as the top goal.

"You scold him, he doesn't care; as long as there's benefit, he'll do anything!"

Of course, this was the former Heavenly Dao essence.

Later, the Heavenly Dao essence transformed.

Under the strong influence of this great dye vat of Honghuang, even an emotionless system spirit gradually sank into the mire, gaining 'evolution'.

As for whom to thank... that is an unspeakable secret.

"The past is past, the present is present." Hongjun declared solemnly, "Now is not as before!"

"Xihuang! You can't judge people with old eyes!" Behind the Dao Ancestor shone holy light, pure and white, as if representing his character, likewise, "I have long since transformed, mended my ways, possess boundless breadth, and noble virtue!"

"If you ask why I let Nüwa off the hook?"

"Hah."

"First, I'm moved by your deep sibling bond, lending a bit of goodwill."

"Second, this Dao Ancestor's cultivation achievements now shake ancient and modern; the Pangu realm is near at hand... but opponents are hard to find! Hard to find!"

"Hongjun spoke passionately, 'A godly life without opponents is lonely.'"

"On the Pangu path, I long for an opponent I can go all‑out against, to use as a warm‑up before my ascent!"

"Nüwa, I think she's quite suitable."

"If, over some trivial matters, she simply exits like that... it would be a real shame."

"So, I don't mind giving her a hand."

At this moment, the Dao Ancestor bears great heroic spirit—'the mountain high, I am the peak'; welcome all challengers!

If there are no opponents?

Then create an opponent, let her stride confidently to my presence!

"You, just boasting!" Fuxi scoffed, "I don't believe a word of these reasons."

"It really is! Look at my sincere eyes!" Hongjun gazed earnestly at Xihuang, his thoughts turning, yet not enough to be spoken to outsiders.

Actually, Fuxi is right.

Those two reasons above are all Hongjun's nonsense.

What deep sibling bond—Nüwa isn't his sister, he cares not a whit about such feelings.

What lonely godly life, seeking just one defeat—years of experience tell him that only a clumsy opponent makes a good opponent.

The real reason still lies in Hongjun's Pangu undertaking.

Nüwa must be protected now.

If not protected, it won't do.

If Nüwa's hope for Pangu is dashed, will the August Emperor still be at ease?

Anyone can tell it's impossible.

When a supreme being harbors a belly full of scheming mischief, even Honghuang will have a headache, let alone have the heart to support the tournament, allowing this Pangu Hegemony Match to continue and finally decide a champion?

Wouldn't Hongjun just be lifting a stone to drop on his own foot?

On the contrary, if we settle Nüwa's problem and preserve the Pangu opportunity... even if we weaken Donghua, what of it?

The August Emperor still must yield!

"This move... this move is to hold Nüwa to command Fuxi!"

This is considered from the August Emperor's side.

And even from Nüwa's perspective... Hongjun likewise must protect her, letting her advance.

Only if the Pangu opportunity is greatly enhanced can this goddess be full of confidence and fighting spirit, right?

Only in this way will Nüwa command the Wu Clan and go to a death struggle with the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race!

In the undying war of Wu and Demon, not killing until madness, fighting until the universe is shattered, how can we welcome the Boundless Great Calamity?

If the Boundless Great Calamity does not come, how could Hongjun emerge from the Purple Dawn Palace to finally attain the Dao?

Unable to leave, the Wu Clan collapses again… Really, the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun will laugh himself mad.

Madly plundering the essence of the Wu Clan, oppressing the human race, then turning around raising the rebel flag, shouting 'Heaven is unjust,' the Demon Race must 'fight Heaven and battle Earth,' absolutely refusing any restraint!

Slay Heaven!

Defy Heaven!

Murder Heaven!

Let's go!

Hongjun keenly feels that, compared to the somewhat simple-minded Nüwa, Di Jun, who is already faintly showing an old Yin schemer demeanor, is even harder to deal with!

If we let them fight each other, ending in mutual destruction, and incidentally smash Honghuang to ruins, ushering in the Boundless Great Calamity… then that will be the moment Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, shines forth, saving the myriad beings to become the supreme savior; amidst countless expectations and cheers, he will reset heaven and earth, change the order, reestablish the Heavenly Court, and take a step into the supreme realm!

Mm, right.

There's also the matter of resolving 007.

But by then, this problem won't be a problem.

When Di Jun or Nüwa reaches their peak, they will certainly meet the hardware requirements to bear the Honghuang universe.

By then, simply grab one of them and take them into the Purple Dawn Palace, using the substitute method to transfer karma and have him stand in for them…

What relation does the work of the Heavenly Dao have with his 'Hongjun-Pangu'?

Wrong person!

As long as the mind dares to slip, there are always more methods than difficulties.

All things considered, Hongjun doesn't have many choices; the path is simple.

Nüwa must be protected.

Of course, incidentally taking revenge on the old leader isn't excessive… right?

Hongjun gazes at Xihuang with sincere eyes, while deep down he hides a hint of provocation.

Fuxi eyes him, perhaps he has noticed, perhaps not.

In the end, he merely gave a faint smile, 'Oh, since you say so, I'll tentatively believe you.'

'Heh.' The Dao Ancestor chuckled, 'Belief is good, belief is good, everyone will be free of worries.'

'But speaking of which…'

Xihuang, I see Donghua is about to perish, yet you don't look very sad, nor extremely angry and frenzied… This makes me curious.

Are you hiding something bad?

I'm not! I didn't! Don't talk nonsense! Xihuang denied three times, "As everyone knows, I, Fuxi, have exalted virtue, universally acknowledged!"

Hiding something bad? Impossible!

Don't slander my purity, staining this white lotus that rises unsullied from the muddy world!

I do feel sorrow, but I keep it hidden in my heart.

I do feel anger, but I leave it for the future.

Xihuang's brows furrowed slightly, the mournful atmosphere spreading, "Donghua's death actually counts as an explanation."

No matter how you say it, the former 'Donghua Emperor' also did a very dirty deed.

To slay the Dragon Ancestor, he implicated too many innocents, deceived many sacred trusts, trampled their friendships… Although it was for the greater good, he ultimately felt guilty.

This time, dying once will also settle past grievances.

Afterwards, I won't hold too much grudge or seek retaliation—aside from the chief villain Dragon Ancestor, there is also a certain Heavenly Dao essence.

Fuxi spoke lightly, "Those two fellows, I've taken note of them."

"The days ahead are still long, eras succeeding one another, everyone slowly playing chess; I think in future eras I will always find an opportunity to return today's ordeal in kind."

His mouth corners twitched slightly, sorrow dissipated, gradually sketching a hint of a smile.

At the same time, Xihuang silently said to himself in his heart, adding two words—

Not a chance!

He lay in wait to avenge a certain person—how could it wait overnight?

The grudge of this era must be avenged in this era!

Even if... things have come to this point, it was entirely within his expectations, even directly or indirectly driven by him.

Donghua, destined to walk the path of death once.

Otherwise, how could the Dongyi's chips be sent out?

This is a great strategic shift!

From open to covert, changing appearance.

Openly repair the plank road, secretly pass through Chen Cang!

With Donghua's fall, August Emperor's "trump card" appears to be ruined, utterly losing its threat in the eyes of the gods.

Thereafter, this big shot may have strength, but cannot sway the situation; he's essentially out.

But!

The true killing move only takes shape now!

The climax, fully arrives!

Finally, a pivotal figure grows, from pawn to player, bearing his dream, to rectify the origin of the rebellious Human Dao, strike a painful blow at the Heavenly Dao that drifts without knowing its own name, deliver the most heart‑rending backstab to the swelling boundless Nüwa, causing her to fall at the zenith of her divine existence, her most proud and satisfied moment.

This is to kill everyone!

But, scheming aside, there is August Emperor's behind‑the‑scenes prompting.

Just as the leader said in the meeting, letting the workers enthusiastically voice their opinions, criticizing and criticizing the company's recent shortcomings, especially the leader's conduct and work style, whether it is outdated.

In the next moment, someone stood up without any hesitation, loudly and specifically criticizing, venting the accumulated dissatisfaction of daily work in a frenzy.

Such a person will definitely be noted in the little black book…… With such a narrow path, tomorrow at work we'll fire this guy on the pretext that he stepped in with his left foot first.

——Who told you to teach me how to work like this?

——Then I'll first teach you how to be a person!

Too outrageous!

Does the leader care about face?

We need to be tactful, endure the pain, hold back tears, and have the right attitude……Only then will it work!

Xihuang pondered his plan and chips, confirmed it was basically fine, and the smile on his face grew a bit warmer.

Hongjun looked at him, envisioning the future victory of his own Pangu, also being able to stand at the same height as August Emperor; then would he still fear retaliation? Impossible!

Thus, the Dao Ancestor also laughed.

The two peak powerhouses looked at each other, both smiling.

If this scene could be recorded, it would surely be a world-famous painting.

……

Donghuang Emperor, already at the end of his rope.

Although he himself never intended to retreat completely, he was the "sacrificial pawn" used in the "sacrifice the pawn to gain the initiative" strategy, giving up his life to push the strategy forward, allowing the deepest infiltrator to advance further.

But we must admit, the formation encircling and killing him is excessively strong; unless Pangu's true self personally enters the fray to slaughter wildly, it's unlikely he could escape.

Nearly all three thousand Great Luo have gathered, with the support of humanity's peak and the Heavenly Dao system descending as a substitute……The lineup is utterly outrageous.

Even though Donghuang Emperor's realm is transcendent, even redefining the concepts of life and death, by that definition he dies and revives repeatedly, yet he cannot withstand such back-and-forth crushing, being covered and suppressed, alive again then dead!

Life and death illusions fade, twelve million nine thousand six hundred cycles of light and darkness, relentlessly wearing away the traces of existence, sinking into the Dao nature, letting the immortal innate spiritual light gather dust bit by bit, no longer shining brightly, to the point of death almost causing self-isolation.

However, Donghuang is too strong!

He Jieyin a Pangu essence, whose realm is transcendent, directly serving as a substitute.

Even though that Pangu also has a great enemy, unable to lend much aid.

But relying on just a bit of that essence, Donghuang Emperor forcibly crossed the life-and-death tribulation, creating a miracle!

Killing me twelve million nine thousand six hundred times, just wanting to completely exterminate me, so I cannot die again, a corpse that won't come back?

Not enough!

Death is indeed my strategy, but you also shouldn't think you can easily get your way.

When the innate spiritual light dims, Donghuang Emperor's true-self consciousness nearly worn away, suddenly a brilliant burst erupts, once again piercing the barrier of life and death, spiritual nature revives!

Under a burst like a dying flash, Donghuang launched a wave of counter-breakout.

Although he failed and ultimately couldn't break out……the Dragon Ancestor's injuries grew even heavier, he was again repeatedly targeted, and this time even the innate immortal spiritual light of the Hongyun ancient god was snatched away, falling into Donghuang's hands!

Dragon Ancestor, this time it's a total loss, the damage is too severe.

Of course, as a consequence of such wanton recklessness, humanity also increased its output power, the Honghuang mountains and rivers burned, the origin surged, the Dao qi roiled, suddenly transforming into an absolute void that descended——a peak strike!

Spared no expense!

「Ah! 」

Donghuang grasped Hongyun's spiritual light and sighed.

At this moment the faint clear aura around him dissipated, revealing his heroic visage, his expression filled with an indescribable, wordless loneliness.

「I will enter an eternal slumber……」

Even facing death, he remained very calm and composed.

Unintentionally looking around, that unsurpassable, invincible aura still lingered, causing many Great Luo deities to dare not meet his gaze, lowering their heads——

They declare beforehand, they are absolutely not afraid of raising their heads too high and facing later retaliation.

It's truly just because, out of admiration for such an opponent, they perform the highest rites.

But therefore, they do not know that, at the final moment of Donghuang's divine life, he exchanged a momentary "glance-communication" with some ancient gods and sages, sending out a signal——

Act according to my facial expression!

The plan continues!

The Three Pure Ones Heavenly Lords, the Old Ancestor of the Nether River, the Great Sage Kunpeng, the Yao Marshal Bai Ze, the August Emperor Tian Huang……and so on, all received the signal.

Then, in the next moment!

Di Jun leapt out, following the rhythm of the combined assault of humanity and the Heavenly Dao, drawing a sword that has never been sharpened before!

This sword's name——Slay Wu!

Today, it will be blood‑offered to this sword with the supreme ancient god!

(End of chapter)