Chapter 549

Whether it's a trap or not, let's set it aside for now.

Anyway, as of now, Goddess Nüwa hasn't been persecuted, right?

Without persecution, you can't slap a baseless charge on the upright and loyal Fengxi, the Grand Strategist, can you?

What if?

What if a reversal occurs?

Right?

We can't label a person; we must believe the world is full of love, that a wayward son can return, a bad person can reform, a scoundrel can turn over a new leaf…

This shows the importance of education, which can later modify and shape any personality.

Of course, sometimes they all need a common prerequisite—being able to win!

Otherwise, it would be like today's humanity—seriously ill, constantly tossing and turning in medical trouble, no one daring to provoke, eventually reaching the point where one reads books, treats oneself, and makes one's own medicine.

Super vaccine—Fengxi, in place!

He received the sword of East August Emperor from Nüwa's hand, examined it back and forth, the more he looked the more he liked it, feeling it couldn't be more handy.

If it weren't for being in front of Nüwa right now, he would want to show off a bit—Fengxi has the skill for that.

In the previous battle, the victim was him, the killer was also him……On one hand he gained East August Emperor's legacy, a brutal combat experience, his swordsmanship proficiency maxed out; on the other hand, he connected with the Way of Humanity, revealed the truth, thereafter gaining an extra blessing, making his swordplay even fiercer.

Fengxi now holds the sword in hand, his courage aroused, his fighting spirit overflowing, making him eager to try, pondering finding someone to test his sword on—for example, the Dragon Ancestor would be quite suitable.

But Nüwa is right before his eyes.

This great one is still a heavenly chasm Fengxi cannot currently cross, causing him to naturally rein in his inflated mindset, stay grounded, and not get carried away.

Fortunately, although Lady Nüwa's intelligence temporarily took the high ground, because she holds benevolent thoughts toward the world, maintains a high moral bottom line, etc., she did not overly suspect Fengxi, her top aide and right-hand man, truly treating him with sincerity.

Not only does she not suppress or restrict excellent subordinates, she lacks excessive control desire and suspicion, and she actively cares for the growth of her juniors, invests heavily, her ability to win people's hearts is maxed out.

"How is it? This sword, this Way—do you adapt to it?" Nüwa asked solicitously, "Any confusion or misunderstanding?"

"Speak up, I'll help you think of a solution."

"Adapted! Very adapted!" Fengxi nodded repeatedly, "Your previous judgment, Lady, is completely correct!"

"The Way of Law opened by East August Emperor combines the essences of sagacity and morality; for me, a cultivator walking the human king's path, it fits perfectly, bringing great benefit."

"East August Emperor, indeed worthy of being the executor of that great figure's will, truly extraordinary."

Having received the hint, Fengxi now began a bold display of unleashing cheats and soaring, full of confidence he told Nüwa, "Once I absorb the essence herein, I can prove a Taiyi Dao fruit, look down upon all gods, and become the leader of the gods!"

"And that day should not be far."

"The path of money laundering……activated!"

"Don't ask."

"If you ask, it's because East August Emperor is awesome, plus my comprehension is heaven-defying; after some reference, combining the essences of the human king and the Way of Law, the fusion and collision of Dao fruits, reaching the utmost transcendence!"

"What?"

"Don't believe it?"

"Think it's impossible?"

"What makes it impossible!"

"An incarnation of a great Pangu figure, the Dao and law he created—what makes it lack such miraculous effect!"

"You haven't noticed—it's because you're stupid, you're foolish, you're on the wrong path; we can't say there's a hidden interest-transfer relationship between us……"

"Speaking nonsense as truth, I'm telling you that won't lead to a long life!"

"Excellent!" Nüwa praised, feeling no cattiness— or rather, having been too close to a Pangu figure, she deeply grasped the inconceivability of that realm, truly feeling nothing is impossible.

"In fact."

Although Nüwa shouted attacks and killings at her brother, eager to try seizing the family throne……but before the rebellion succeeded, she still greatly admired Fuxi, with a hundred thousandfold reverence, somewhat bordering on blind, like chasing a star.

Unless one day, chasing the star, pressing that "star" to the ground and rubbing it, the myth shatters, pondering that everyone is roughly equal, no one better than another, perhaps then the heart's shadows will be swept away, ending idol worship.

"If you can achieve Taiyi, our side will gain a heavyweight combatant, and the situation will change greatly." Nüwa counted on her fingers, envisioning a beautiful future, "At that time, even if the Dragon Ancestor parts ways with us or even becomes hostile, you could fill the gap."

"Mm!" Fengxi nodded, preparing to continue boasting loudly, presenting the things he can do with a kind of self-motivational speech before Nüwa, laying the groundwork in advance, so that when he later "explodes in power", Nüwa will already be mentally prepared, thinking that although it seems outrageous at first glance, it is still reasonable.

——《This Human Emperor obviously relies on cheat codes and wanton killing yet insists on pretending to have heaven-defying luck and extraordinary talent》!

——《This Human Emperor obviously works very hard yet ends up letting people misunderstand that he rose by relying on a wealthy woman》!

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This is also nobody.

To conceal the truth, he racked his brains to craft a persona of exploding in power.

What's this for?

To pretend to repair the plank road while secretly crossing Chen Cang!

When one day, the plan needs……

Some people and events that seem hardly related will be combined together to obtain a momentary opportunity for qualitative change!

The one behind East August Emperor is indeed no ordinary figure—once a Heavenly Emperor. Fengxi strategically flattered, praising is enough.

The more boastful the talk, the more unrestrained the later power explosion will be.

Before, there was no way; if he received a gift from the August Emperor, Nüwa would scrutinize him thoroughly from top to bottom, left and right, possibly even examining the household registers of his eighteen ancestors with a magnifying glass.

But now the opportunity has come, being personally handed over and approved by Nüwa—the way of East August Emperor.

Not taking this opportunity to fill all the loopholes……what are we waiting for?

"His thoughts and ideas are lofty and far-sighted, surpassing the age's dawn……" Fengxi wore a solemn expression, "Although I have only just obtained this sword, I have not long observed its Way."

"But upon careful tasting, I sense a profound and distant Dao realm, with an unexhausted meaning."

"After I repeatedly ponder and, based on humanity's concepts, adapt it to local conditions and the times……perhaps I will not only be able to reach the Taiyi Dao realm, but also travel a considerable distance within that realm!"

Fengxi buried clues, gave Nüwa a preventive shot, helped her establish psychological defenses in advance, so that later she won't be too shocked.

If you're not surprised, you won't urgently investigate; you'll deem it unreasonable and simply report it.

"Really? Then I'll be waiting for your good news." Nüwa's eyes lit up, her smile radiant.

Although she was smiling, her tone seemed somewhat doubtful—she had come a long way and knew well how difficult the cultivation of the Grand Simplicity was, and how much resources and energy it required.

But she didn't directly criticize; instead she encouraged, "I hope you can bloom with the most splendid brilliance in the great calamity, lighting up the annals of the entire era!"

"Don't worry, Mother, I will!"

Fengxi patted his chest, making a grand promise, indicating he would never disappoint Nüwa and would one day give a big "surprise".

"Tell me what resources you need… I will try my best to satisfy whatever I can." Nüwa said.

"Your Majesty Nüwa is truly a good person." Fengxi praised, "But that's not necessary…"

"Mother previously granted me permission to relocate my fief to the southern mountains and rivers of Honghuang, establishing a royal court… I will then set up a special zone there, using various methods to verify this Dao, making repairs and adjustments."

"This is the greatest resource; once resolved, there's no need to seek externally."

"Once results are out and tested suitable for all humanity, I will then spread the successful experience."

"However, by that time…"

"The name of this sword, still taking law as its name, is inappropriate."

"Perhaps it should be…"

"Human Emperor Sword!"

Human Emperor Sword!

"Issued in the name of the Human Emperor, this represents the supreme will and power of all humanity, an absolute sovereignty!"

"Since you have it in mind, that's good." Nüwa nodded slightly, "Whether it's humanity or the Wu Clan, we also need such a path that can one day resist the erosion of the Slaughter-Witch Sword."

Her eyes were deep, as if she had glimpsed a corner of the future.

—Nüwa saw the Slaughter-Witch Sword running rampant, shattering ideals, destroying convictions, causing hearts to fall into chaos and decay, turning into the most evil heart-sword, striking the slogan that the Wu Clan and humanity have long advocated, letting the most steadfast idealists die in blood, letting the Twelve Ancestral Witches meet their end without illness, slain by it.

Some plans, if they never see the light, are fine as is.

Once exposed, the consequences will be clear; peers of the same level can easily deduce the answer.

They're all thousand-year-old foxes; what are they playing at, pretending to be from Strange Tales?

However.

Knowing is knowing, but change is not easy.

Because at this level, they play open strategies; they're not afraid you'll know.

So what if you know?

If you're capable, come and crack it!

If you can't crack it, then I am the prevailing trend… under the prevailing trend, I am invincible!

"I will give it my all!" Fengxi said solemnly.

"Previous failures were a precious lesson… learn from them, improve, and success will eventually come!"

"Just from this point, the August Emperor… the White Emperor Shao Hao has made a tremendous contribution to humanity."

Fengxi said, then suddenly hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Nüwa sensed something off and asked, "You seem to have a question."

"Yes." Fengxi admitted, "I suddenly recalled something… earlier we heavily promoted a 'star-making' campaign, crafting a national idol, packaging Comrade Hou Yi as humanity's idol superstar, and burdening him with a great mission."

"Do you still remember this, Mother?"

"I remember! Of course I remember!" Upon mentioning such gossip, Nüwa became energetic, "I clearly recall… Hou Yi was supposed to be arranged for a marriage alliance, right?!"

"Exactly." Fengxi nodded, "It's still the most complex kind of marriage alliance, with two meanings."

"One represents the Wu Clan, forming an epic love with a woman of human origin, signifying that humanity and the Wu Clan will ultimately become one, merging the peoples, completing humanity."

"The other represents the central royal court of humanity, forming a marriage alliance with the forces of the Eastern Barbarians, signifying that the two sides will forever be on good terms and forever maintain the principle of strategic consistency."

"Back then everyone deep down knew—Hou Yi was surely going to marry a noble lady from the Eastern Barbarians as a token of sincerity."

"That lady must have been related to the White Emperor of that time."

"If not a biological daughter, then she would have to be an adopted daughter with reputation and status."

"Ultimately, marriage alliances are about matching names and households; we threw out Hou Yi to win over the White Emperor."

"But now…" Fengxi hesitated, saying, "White Emperor Shao Hao—the August Emperor—has fallen."

"The Eastern Barbarians' ensuing turmoil is inevitable; their momentum has greatly declined, their fortune greatly diminished."

"Mother Nüwa, what do you think… how should this marriage alliance be handled?"

Nüwa listened, her brows slowly furrowing.

"This matter… you're asking me?" she smacked her lips, "Wasn't it you who planned it?"

"I originally wouldn't have asked you… but who let the East Emperor expose his alter ego, making his relationship with the August Emperor Majesty unclear?" Fengxi shook his head, "In the Feng clan of Phoenix Perch Mountain, you are the head of the Feng family, so this matter truly can't bypass you."

"That's right." Nüwa nodded heavily, agreeing with Fengxi's words—"the kid sure knows how to talk; the title of head of the Feng family is hers by right."

"During Shao Hao's reign, did he have any children?" Nüwa asked.

"It is said, he had no biological children, but there is an adopted orphan girl named Chang'e, who was bestowed the title of Imperial Princess."

"What a pity… what a pity!"

"She hadn't held the position long when a tragedy occurred… the East Emperor was killed, falling on Mount Yu."

"She was alone, weak, pitiable, helpless, unable to grasp the Eastern Barbarians' power; those ministers subdued by the East Emperor would not acknowledge her."

"Fortunately."

"The East Emperor previously displayed great divine power; it was he who preserved the essence of the Eastern Barbarians, those ministers feeling grateful, while maintaining the regime, they would not shortchange the Imperial Princess in the slightest."

"But inheriting the throne is out of the question… that requires supreme strength and merit!"

Fengxi finally concluded, "In short, the value of this Imperial Princess Chang'e has greatly diminished."

Great Yi marrying her, compared to the expected gains, seems to have lost quite a bit?

Nüwa fell into deep thought.

After a while, she slowly spoke, making a decision: "The original plan remains unchanged."

No matter how you say it, Dong Hua also died because of the human race's strategy; we can't be so quick to burn the bridge after crossing the river...

Eh? Wait a minute! The always-silent Di Jiang Zu Wu interjected, "Dong Hua wasn't killed by your act, Nüwa, was he?"

You... Nüwa's face darkened, "If you can't speak, then say less!"

Okay, okay... I won't speak, I won't speak. Di Jiang Zu Wu waved his hands repeatedly, returning to being a proper listener.

However, the impact already caused will not disappear.

Nüwa pitied the unfortunate Chang'e, once considering adopting her to provide maternal love for this child who had lost her father.

Unfortunately, Di Jiang Zu Wu's interjection reminded her that Chang'e's father-killer was none other than Nüwa herself—even if not intentional.

This also made Nüwa abandon her original idea, feeling guilty, not wanting to see Chang'e, let alone adopt her, planning to compensate for resources elsewhere.

No matter how outsiders view it, we must have clear internal rules, so people don't end up bleeding and crying. Nüwa said to Fengxi, "White Emperor, now that he is a hero of the human race, we should give his descendants an explanation."

If mishandled, those below will see it, and who would dare to risk their lives thereafter?

Therefore, Yi's marriage to Chang'e will absolutely not be regretted!

Moreover, we must not only hold it, but hold it grandly and specially!

With countless betrothal gifts, we prove the sincerity of the human central court, showing unwavering support and aid to the Eastern Yi forces in their perilous situation of losing their backbone!

Please rest assured, allies, the human race will inevitably and absolutely follow the path of mutual benefit and win-win, developing together, progressing together, and facing all external storms together!

Nüwa solemnly presented her view, elevating a marriage to an unprecedented height.

At this moment, the marriage alliance is not only between Yi and Chang'e, but also between the human central court and the Eastern Yi court, revealing true colors in times of crisis!

The human court's broad-minded magnanimity, like Nüwa's own heart and mind, possesses the strongest influence, inspiring admiration and conviction.

A true sovereign!

With your word, Your Majesty, I can rest easy.

Fengxi heard it, his face breaking into a brilliant smile, making Nüwa feel something was off—this little brother seemed to have calculated her, waiting for her to express this stance.

I originally held this attitude as well, but I worried that Yi would stubbornly oppose me, be dissatisfied with this marriage, and not keep to what we had agreed upon.

Clearly it was supposed to be a script of marrying a beautiful, wealthy woman and ascending to the pinnacle of divine life, yet it has been pushed into a huge pit of leaderless dragons, nominal but empty.

If this false propaganda makes Yi angry, one day he might sneakily shoot me two cold arrows from behind—wouldn't that be terrible?

So we still need to invite a great deity to do the persuasion work.

Your Majesty, you are quite suitable, being his highest direct superior!

Fengxi smiled narrowly, causing Nüwa to fall into a speechless silence.

——Turned against! Turned against!

——The strategist under his command, today actually dared to scheme against her!

——Although there is a reason, doing this, do you still hold her exalted status in your eyes?!

Pa-da!

Nüwa extended one hand and placed it on Fengxi's shoulder.

It was as if the weight of the entire Honghuang pressed down on Fengxi, making it hard for him to struggle, unable to move an inch.

Little Fengxi... Nüwa drew out her words, accompanied by the sound of Fengxi's joints grating, emitting a 'crack' lament, making his face twist as if wearing a pain mask, "Let me tell you."

From now on, if you have something to say, just say it straight, don't beat around the bush... okay?

You're making me very troubled!

It's you.

If it were someone else... I've already put him on my blacklist, waiting for the day I pull the list.

Nüwa gave earnest instruction.

I understand, I understand! Fengxi almost raised a white flag in surrender; the Nüwa Emperor is truly too violent, I can't provoke or endure her.

Understanding is good. Nüwa nodded satisfied and withdrew her hand.

Since you chose to seek my help, leave this matter to me.

I will work on Yi's thoughts... I imagine he won't have too many complaints, and will sacrifice one or two for the great collective of the Wu Clan.

What if he's unwilling? Fengxi stretched his limbs, asking curiously.

For a matter like marriage, there's no question of willingness—just give enough money. Nüwa glanced at him, "When the time comes, I'll use my maiden name to provide Chang'e with more dowry, fearing I can't smash Yi into lying down, making him shout he doesn't want to strive anymore?"

Fengxi had nothing to say, could only raise a thumb in a gesture of respect.

——This problem-solving method is truly so characteristic of Nüwa!

Got money!

Got money!

Still got money!

In the Nüwa Emperor's life dictionary, there is no problem that money cannot solve!

She is poor, with nothing left but money.

Once the money offensive is unleashed, no matter who you are, you must yield three parts.

In this era, the only one who can ignore this offensive is the August Emperor alone.

The rest, even if it's Hunyuan... must talk about money!

(End of chapter)