Chapter 550: Know honor and shame, five fortunes absolute kill!

Nüwa's copying ability is maxed out; she is best at relying on the masses.

When money is sufficient, will the problem of marriage still be a problem?

It won't!

Even if the imperial daughter Chang'e's family situation suddenly deteriorated greatly, her father White Emperor died tragically, leaving her helpless and orphaned, causing Houyi to openly call the propaganda 'for reference only, do not compare with the actual object'.

But when Nüwa backs Chang'e, throwing mountains of gold and seas of silver, in an instant all of Houyi's complaints will vanish, ceasing to exist.

The reason is too simple.

——If one can win by lying down, why bother to strive?

——Do you have a masochistic tendency?

——Soft rice, isn't it fragrant?

Being able to cry in a luxury car is surely better than laughing on a bicycle!

Moreover……

Chang'e's dowry brings with her the nominal heir of the Eastern Yi forces—although there is no will, the title still exists.

While White Emperor was still alive and kicking, this heir status was of no use at all.

Now it's fine.

With White Emperor gone, Houyi slips in, operating under the identity of a prince consort; outwardly, there is no lack of hope of sitting on the throne.

This is a rare and precious opportunity to advance to the Great Exalt!

The slots in Honghuang nowadays are extremely scarce.

The various giants have monopolized the most important resources, leaving the rest to rely on time to grind along, lacking an accelerator, moving very slowly.

If a slot opens up, it's worth breaking one's head to fight for it.

Even if there is hope of obtaining a slot, the success rate is very slim.

If Fengxi were not clearly aware, White Emperor had already made arrangements, the will designated him, the Eastern Yi is a great pit, and he himself has another mission……

He couldn't help but want to squeeze out Houyi, reluctantly becoming a son-in-law to the bird!

——I don't want to strive anymore.

Fengxi harbors a little envy for Houyi, tears of a single dog welling up inside; this treatment of being issued a rich, beautiful wife by the organization, he likely won't get to enjoy in this lifetime, so he must put public before private, and the Human Dao before himself.

Even a moment's carelessness could leave him dead in the ages, unable to see the moment when the afflictions of the Human Dao are cleared and health restored.

'Alas… driving ducks onto the shelves!'

After a light sigh in his heart, Fengxi lifted his spirits, dispelled dejection, and renewed his lofty fighting will.

"Since Her Majesty Nüwa is intervening, the matter of Houyi and Chang'e seems to have no obstacles." Fengxi exhaled a long breath, "If this task can be settled, then my various projects during my reign can be considered complete; I can proceed with confidence to pilot the 'Human Emperor Sword' special zone, strengthening the spiritual civilization construction of humanity and even the Human Dao, awaiting the day I can shatter the edge of the Witch‑Slaying Sword."

Fengxi spoke, his tone firm, his expression solemn, displaying infinite resolve and will.

Nüwa glanced sideways, a bit surprised, then smiled and said: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Shatter the Witch‑Slaying Sword…… I do not harbor such extravagant hopes."

"Just being able to block it is enough."

"If I can block it, my prepared killing move will take effect, shattering the foundation of the Demon Race and smashing the core of the Heavenly Court."

Nüwa placed great hopes on Fengxi, yet she did not put all her hopes on him.

Her greatest confidence still lies in herself!

After all, Fengxi is far weaker than Nüwa…… As a strong one, how could Nüwa place the hope of deciding victory entirely on a weakling?

She regards Fengxi as a surprise troop along the way, hoping he can merely block the Witch‑Slaying Sword.

The rest, leave it to her to exert!

Fengxi heard it, inwardly shook his head, but said nothing more.

Insiders know their own affairs.

Unlike Nüwa's view, Fengxi bears a mission…… This mission is the source of his existence, and even of the huge investments he receives from the Human Dao and the August Emperor.

The Witch‑Slaying Sword must be severed!

Because this sword has become the symbol of the Human Dao's affliction!

This is also the reason it peaked right from its debut.

A certain bigwig unwilling to reveal his name secretly promoted it, and another great will inconvenient to disclose its origins cooperated, thus achieving this sword.

Besides someone casually arranging to stab the Wu Clan to death and focusing on striking a Wu Clan leader, it also involves drawing together, via special methods, the minute afflictions that once spread throughout every detail of the Human Dao's entire body, pulling them in, gathering them, and melting them into one.

They have victorious converged, thus becoming terrifyingly strong.

But some people are waiting for their convergence——this is a one‑time, permanent opportunity!

Of course, if the one‑time permanent effort fails, then capsizing will be thorough, and death will be ugly.

——This specifically refers to Fengxi.

After all, if it's really played out, the August Emperor will pat his butt and run away.

As for the Human Dao, it's just darkening.

Fengxi…… is doomed.

Seeking the treatment of Hongjun is out of reach; the proper reference should be——

Rahu!

This figure, who has "multiple times" "initiated" "terrifying" actions in Honghuang, is the chief culprit of myriad sins, and will become the fate and ending of Fengxi should he fail to cope with the crisis.

So anyone can run, avoid battle, delay, but Fengxi…… he can only grit his teeth and go forward!

Fortunately, after years of deducing the Five Virtues Holy Emperor Great Dao, and having attained the Great Exalt Dao realm, supported by the benevolent thoughts of the Human Dao, Fengxi already has a plan in mind, awaiting his return to trial it, to counter the unhealthy, uncivilized, materialistic, hedonistic, extreme individualism etc. evil portrayed by the Witch‑Slaying Sword, to ease the confusion of thought, loss of morality, and the blending of right and wrong, good and evil, beauty and ugliness in the Human Dao's will, to re‑establish order in the realm of spiritual civilization and delineate boundaries!

What to uphold, what to oppose, what to advocate, what to resist—all are clear‑cut, with no more confusion.

'Know tolerance and shame…… hope it proves useful.'

If it's useless, can't retrieve the increasingly deviant era's atmosphere... then the fun will be huge!

Fengxi savored the feelings that could not be spoken to outsiders, while listening to Nüwa describe the work she was about to implement, which was Nüwa's breakthrough against the Slaughter-Wu Sword.

It is very simple, and also very straightforward.

Nüwa admitted that the Slaughter-Wu Sword was terrifying, frightening her into trembling.

The problem is very difficult to solve.

But it doesn't matter.

If the problem cannot be solved, then solve the person who creates the problem!

Now, does the Heavenly Court hold the Slaughter-Wu Sword?

Then, before the Wu Clan is slaughtered by the Slaughter-Wu Sword, let's first destroy the Heavenly Court!

And how should we do that?

Nüwa racked her brains and came up with a simple and plain answer.

——Many people, great strength!

——Call people! Gang up!

"I will open up reincarnation; this is the most heavyweight chip that can shake the foundations of the Demon Race." Nüwa walked and said, "However, this method is strong, but it works slowly; I fear that before we can shake the foundations of the Demon Race, the Wu Clan will not be able to hold on."

So, we also need to strengthen our top-tier combat power.

Nüwa stopped in her tracks, her eyes turning sharp: 'Originally, we have the advantage in top-tier combat power—as long as Hongjun does not stroll out of the Purple Cloud Palace.'

My Wu Clan: the two progenitors of time and space, the dual venerables of dragon and phoenix, plus me, making five great leaders!

On the Heavenly Court's side, we have Xihuang, the Heavenly Emperor, the East Emperor, the Demon Master, and the Historian... looks like the numbers are about equal.

But the Mao Ni..." Nüwa said this, sneering, full of mockery.

After the mockery, she sighed again: 'Unfortunately, this guy Cang has become an unstable factor, leaving us helpless.'

I need to consider the possibility of his defection, and find a substitute... one strong enough!

Your Majesty, do you have a target?" Fengxi asked.

Not bad." Nüwa's eyes deep: "Cang does things in an underhanded way, but he indeed reminded me.

For the sake of profit, even rivals can cooperate.

So... I'll win over that former target of sanctions; I suppose it shouldn't be a problem, right?!

I am determined...

Nüwa took a deep breath: 'Let's cooperate with the Nether River!'

The place where reincarnation is built will fall in the Sea of Blood!

Give him a share of the underworld's equity, sincerely invite him, and finance a public listing!

This..." Fengxi was moved, "Isn't the cost a bit too high?

The authority over reincarnation is easy to release, but hard to take back later!

Moreover, Your Majesty, didn't you say before that this reincarnation is supposed to be attached to the Human King system?

You will become the Human Emperor; isn't that just asking for trouble?

Be careful of being sidelined; one day the capital that financed you may kick you, the founder, out of the team.

If you're unwilling to invest heavily, how can you reap great rewards?" Nüwa shook her head.

With her resolve set, she was terrifyingly decisive: 'Besides, I'm not so easy to kick either...'

It will be stated in advance that shares can be sold, but decision-making power remains with me... If the shareholders want to impeach me, let them go through the process slowly!

The more Nüwa spoke, the more her ideas became perfected, logical and crystal clear: 'Well, since we've decided on financing, I might as well go big.'

What's a single Nether River?

Better yet, throw out more shares, promise future profits and management rights, and bring in one or two more!

By gaining strength, we can also check each other, letting me sit high above, laughing at the three-legged tripod standing, each contending; maintaining balance is enough.

Ah... Your Majesty, don't you think this is easy to mess up?" Fengxi advised gently, "Moreover, selling shares like this looks unreliable; can we really get strong support from others and not fear opposing the Heavenly Court?

Little Fengxi, rest assured, I won't mess up!" Nüwa said confidently, "As for the shares... hehe!

When everyone can reap benefits from reincarnation, who would still let it collapse?

Once I tie the success or failure of the reincarnation underworld to the Wu Clan, they won't even be able to get on my war chariot!

Only if the Wu Clan wins can they enjoy the dividends of reincarnation.

At that moment, I am essentially a debtor!

As long as the debt is large enough, the debtor becomes the big boss!

Nüwa seemed to be speaking from the heart, earnestly teaching Fengxi by word and deed: 'Back then, I was just too naive.'

Just thinking of desperately making money, becoming rich enough to rival a nation, so that my brother would fear me.

The result was fine—he laughed and took me all in one pot.

Now I have understood.

I not only want to build a community of interests, but also go into debt! Desperate debt!

Load debt to the point where he dares not raid my home, then tightly hold onto the core technology, so that if he raids my home he can only scrape a mess, while future benefits have already been divided up.

Nüwa talked at length about her life insights.

Unfortunately, Di Jiang once again timely interjected, kicking her from the peak of her enthusiastic life.

Uh... Nüwa!

The August Emperor has already stepped down; from now on he seems to have no chance to raid your home.

Besides him, no one else can raid your home.

So, your method... you've learned it in vain!

The old god Dijiang calmly reminds, delivering a mental blow to Nüwa.

Names: Dijiang, Nüwa. Also 'old god' is a generic term, not a specific name. 'Critical hit' is not a name.

This enraged Nüwa, who glared at him fiercely, exuding killing intent.

Name: Nüwa. Also 'he' refers to Dijiang, but it's not a name.

Dijiang smiled, raised his hand in surrender, fell silent, and became a quiet handsome man.

Name: Dijiang.

Even so, Nüwa's gaze remained hostile.

Name: Nüwa.

—Disturbing people while showing off, they deserve to die!

No names.

Seeing the mood turn sour and killing intent flare, Fengxi had to step in to divert Nüwa's attention.

Names: Fengxi, Nüwa.

"Ah… Lady, aside from Minghe, which forces are you preparing to get funding from?"

Names: Minghe. 'Lady' is a generic honorific, not a specific name. 'Forces' is generic.

"Hmm…" Nüwa's attention snapped back; she blinked, thinking hard, "Let me think!"

Name: Nüwa.

"Mm!"

No names.

Her eyes lit up: "The Buddhist Sect can have it!"

Name: Buddhist Sect.

"The Daoist Sect can have it too!"

Name: Daoist Sect.

"Buddhist Sect, I'll seek Jieyin."

Names: Buddhist Sect, Jieyin.

"Daoist Sect, I'll seek Lingbao."

Names: Daoist Sect, Lingbao.

"Let's see, Minghe belongs to the Demonic Sect… very good, excellent!"

Names: Minghe, Demonic Sect.

"Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic—all together now!"

Names: Buddhist, Daoist, Demonic. These are generic terms referring to the three teachings; they are not specific names.

"Can this work?" Fengxi wondered.

Name: Fengxi.

"Of course it can!" Nüwa nodded vigorously, "Jieyin, you're the one who needs to handle the reincarnation safety net."

Names: Nüwa, Jieyin. 'Reincarnation' is a generic term, not a name.

"As for Lingbao, he teaches without discrimination, has many students… being a good teacher, how could he not care about his students' futures, whether they live or die?"

Name: Lingbao. Also 'he' refers to Lingbao.

"Whether alive or dead, we must still help prepare a way forward!"

No names.

"As for Minghe… heh!" Nüwa's eyes gleamed, "I know what he intends to do."

Names: Minghe, Nüwa.

"Back then, he created the Asura clan and founded the Asura teaching… isn't that just to vie for supremacy over the world?"

Names: he (referring to Minghe), Asura Clan, Asura Sect. 'World' is generic, not a name.

"Alright!"

No names.

"I'm giving him this opportunity now!"

No names.

"I'll create a path especially for him, from soul to body, directly suited to the Asura clan, so he needn't worry about manpower."

Names: he (referring to Minghe), Asura Clan.

"As a token of sincerity, join me in opposing the Heavenly Court!"

Name: Heavenly Court.

"Aren't you afraid that destroying the Heavenly Court will only let Minghe become a force to reckon with?" Fengxi sighed.

Names: Heavenly Court, Minghe, Fengxi.

"Compared to the threat of the Slaughter Witch Sword, I think the Asura clan's growth is not unacceptable." Nüwa, holding her wisdom pearl, said, "The Asura path takes killing as its way; this road is too perilous."

Names: Slaughter Witch Sword, Asura Clan.

"The instinctive pursuit of life is survival and reproduction!"

No names.

"I innately restrain Minghe, so I naturally don't fear him growing… unless it's the end of the world, if Minghe contends with Pangu for the Dao, he has only ever had a single strike's power; if he doesn't succeed, he fails."

Names: Minghe, he (referring to Minghe), Pangu.

Empress Nüwa has reached a conclusion.

Name: Nüwa Emperor.

"Hmm… huh? Hmm!"

No names.

Fengxi uttered several "hmm"s, each with a subtle difference.

Name: Fengxi.

He admires the decisiveness of Nüwa's decision.

Names: Nüwa, he (referring to Fengxi).

But therefore, he feels a natural reverence for another great deity.

Names: he (Fengxi). 'Another great deity' is generic, not a specific name.

So accurate!

No names.

Also too ruthless!

No names.

Let's see who the targets are for Nüwa's reincarnation underworld funding.

Names: Nüwa. 'Reincarnation Underworld' is a generic term, not a specific name.

Minghe.

Name: Minghe.

Jieyin.

Name: Jieyin.

Lingbao.

Name: Lingbao.

Very good, excellent.

No names.

This time.

No names.

This is the stage for the Lord of the Five Fortunes Dao's performance!

Name: Lord of the Five Fortunes Dao.

By now, we can say with certainty——

No names.

The longest road Nüwa has traveled is her brother's tricks!

Names: Nüwa. 'Her brother' is generic, not a specific name.

"Lady… after this, please don't blame me."

'Lady' is a generic honorific, not a specific name.

Fengxi muttered to himself, "If blame is to be assigned, blame the fact that you've been thoroughly studied by August Emperor."

Names: Fengxi, August Emperor (August Emperor).

"Your painstakingly devised plan—others had already guessed it long ago, arranged everything in advance, set the stage, had all actors in place, and even cast me as the male lead."

Name: Actor. 'Male lead' is generic.

"All this effort just to perform for you… you feel you're on the third tier, capable of Imperial Heart Technique, balancing the Dao‑Buddhist‑Demonic forces on the second tier, and striking the Heavenly Court Slaughter Witch Sword on the first tier."

Names: Imperial Heart Technique. 'Dao‑Buddhist‑Demonic' is generic. Heavenly Court Slaughter Witch Sword is a specific name. 'First tier', 'second tier', 'third tier' are generic.

"The result is, they've been waiting in the atmosphere for you for a long time!"

No names.

Fengxi lamented for Nüwa, feeling her fate was fickle.

Names: Fengxi, Nüwa.

Too difficult!

No names.

Nüwa is really too difficult!

Name: Nüwa.

The more you do, the more mistakes you make, and everything is clearly arranged!

No names.

Five Virtues Five Fortunes, a double absolute kill!

Names: Five Virtues Five Fortunes (generic phrase). Absolute Kill is a glossary term.

Moreover, this isn't an ordinary absolute kill… it's the kind of absolute kill like shrimp and pig heart!

Name: Absolute Kill (again). 'Shrimp and pig heart' is not a name.

Let Nüwa dig her own pit, jump in herself, and finally bury herself, walking peacefully along the way.

Name: Nüwa.

"To harm" her younger sister, harming her to this point, made Fengxi want to give Nüwa a tear of sympathy, involuntarily thinking——

Names: Fengxi, Nüwa. 'Younger sister' is generic, not a specific name.

"Please continue to increase the intensity of the persecution!"

No names.

No way.

In the hellish difficult level of the game, Fengxi was hoping that Nüwa's side could help him lower the difficulty.

Otherwise, if he really exposed himself…… wouldn't he have to face a joint beating from both sides of the liches?

"Looking at it this way…… high! It's really high!"

Fengxi let out a long sigh, "August Emperor Majesty, truly worthy of being a master of heavenly secrets and divination, he has every detail nailed down!"

"I originally intended my heart to be toward Nüwa, but what can be done? What can be done!"

"August Emperor Majesty, on one hand, throws down abundant resources, blocking my mouth, making me indebted and soft-spoken."

"On the other hand, he invokes humanitarian righteousness over me——even if I could overcome greed, be honest and just, loyal to Nüwa…… but can I turn a blind eye to the humanitarian situation?"

"Brilliant! Too brilliant!"

"Let me lay my cards, but I don't even dare to lay my cards."

One side is solid resources, which lowered the game's completion difficulty.

The other side is humanitarian righteousness, a lofty ideal of dedicating to humanitarian righteousness.

This made Fengxi unable to refuse, and he didn't even dare to expose himself.

Because, exposing himself…… is also chilling!

Nüwa would be very happy at first.

But as time goes on, she will have to start thinking——

No way!

"My brother has given you so many benefits, and there's also humanitarian righteousness, yet neither can help you establish correct worldviews……"

"Although you are wholeheartedly loyal to me, I am deeply moved."

"But, excess is as bad as deficiency!"

"Such terrifyingly excessive loyalty is really outrageous, making people unable to help but ponder what major scheme lies behind."

Fengxi thought sadly, and at the same time began shady operations behind the scenes——

He got in touch with the remaining four Five Elements Dao Masters.

(End of chapter)