Chapter 551: Why Does the Majesty Rebel?; The Dao Lords' Secret Plot

A single thought arises, and time shifts its course; a single thought falls, and the Myriad Heavens rise and fall.

Fengxi's arising and falling thoughts let him span the Myriad Heavens across myriad ages, following that seemingly existent yet non‑existent causal point where the past Five Fortunes Dao Lords gathered; he forcefully convened and led a momentous meeting destined to have far‑reaching impact, yet absolutely cannot see the light in the short term.

This is the first time he has taken such proactive action since the Five Fortunes Dao Lords began their secret plotting.

Speaking of it, I feel ashamed.

Over these years, Fengxi has not been particularly attentive to managing the relationships among the Five Fortunes Dao Lords.

Of course, it's not that he doesn't want to be attentive, but that he dares not be.

After all, his true self is merely a novice; he needs to hide his head and tail, shroud himself in mist, and rely on trickery to gain the qualification to interact with the other Five Fortunes Dao Lords.

Under such circumstances, all Fengxi can do is adopt the attitude of 'the more you do, the more mistakes; the less you do, the fewer mistakes' to handle communication and social matters, speaking cautiously and acting prudently, at most repeatedly doing one thing——

Collect money!

Collect money!

Still collect money!

The reason is still very simple——

In your eyes, I am the supreme big boss……that big boss collecting a bit of protection money from you—how could that be unreasonable!

Reasonable!

Very reasonable!

To other mighty beings, this is far too reasonable, perfectly matching their impression of the 'true' identity of a Qi Fortune Dao Lord, which ought to be domineering and transcendent.

Isn't that so?

The opener of the Qi Fortune Dao is none other than Pangu!

Whoever it was, who wouldn't go offer gifts and fawn?!

Not only must one fawn, but one must fawn until the big boss feels comfortable and content.

During festivals, gift money is indispensable——you give gifts, the big boss may not remember you; but if you don't give, he will surely remember you!

Although the big boss often says in external exchanges that he himself does not engage in such things and does not take bribes, many ancient gods feel this is mere polite talk—whoever believes it is a fool.

Thus.

Thus, Fengxi, with the nature of a Erha, mingled among the wolf pack and thrived, never having his cover blown.

The Five Fortunes Alliance has managed to survive to this day without blowing up……frankly speaking, Fengxi deserves the greatest credit.

After all, if he were exposed and his cover blown, the other Dao Lords would likely suspect—this is Nüwa sending a trusted general to infiltrate their alliance undercover, intending to catch the culprits and seize the evidence, wiping them out in one sweep!

Wouldn't they then scatter like birds and beasts in an instant?

The camp would explode instantly, and there would be no way to have the current grand scene.

The alliance of five great figures has each cultivated to some kind of peak; today, none of them is simple.

Each holds one fortune, each commands one Dao—all are legend, all are myth!

Qi Fortune, Killing Fortune, End Fortune, Intercept Fortune, Calamity Fortune……these constitute the Five Fortunes.

The Qi Fortune Dao Lord is not mentioned.

The Killing Fortune Dao Lord is the Nether River Demon Ancestor; the End Fortune Dao Lord is the Rahu Demon Ancestor; the Calamity Fortune Dao Lord is the Jieyin Ancient Buddha; the Intercept Fortune Dao Lord is the Lingbao Heavenly Venerable.

Upon careful reckoning, these five great figures are each the topmost divine talents of the Honghuang cosmos; at worst, they linger on the floor tiles of the Taiyi Realm.

If this lineup were displayed and coalesced into a single force……Nüwa's present smile, her proud and satisfied air, would likely vanish instantly and completely.

However, what is terrifying is……

Nüwa, utterly unaware of the pit ahead, strides on in high spirits, even actively and consciously undertaking the work of luring wolves into the house.

This makes those behind Fengxi shout——

Subject loyal and devoted, I originally wished to wholeheartedly serve the public; Your Majesty, why do you rebel?

Nüwa herself rebelled, leaving the originally steadfastly supportive Fengxi at a loss, his mind momentarily falling into silence and chaos.

Supporting Nüwa's work is merely accelerating her fall into the pit.

Opposing Nüwa, revealing one's identity, offering loyal but unwelcome advice……this is simply digging one's own pit!

In a state of extreme anguish, Fengxi several times hinted, gently reminding Nüwa——the market carries risk, financing requires caution.

——Be a bit careful, watch out lest, as a founder, you get kicked out of the team.

Wait wait wait.

What can be done?

Good advice cannot persuade the damned; great compassion does not save those who self‑destroy.

Some people, ah, never turn back until they hit the south wall, charging headlong down the wrong road, being devoured dead by her elder brother, achieving the ultimate accomplishment of 'I pit myself'!

A good hand, sabotaged by cheating, colluding with all opponents, was buried alive.

No hope!

Wait for death!

Farewell!

This left Fengxi desperate; after a sigh, he ultimately stepped onto the path desired by a certain big boss, performing according to the script given down.

He firmly believes——

Rather than let Nüwa gallop on Fuxi's script, being ruthlessly pressed to the ground and rubbed by that certain big head who would surely let his sister suffer a great loss, it is better for him to take the lead and control the situation.

——He first takes away Nüwa's reincarnation business to ease the predicament of humanity, then later returns it; it should……be fine, right?

If it were switched to the August Emperor……Fengxi greatly doubts whether that big boss would still mention returning it.

This too is a makeshift solution.

Fengxi pondered, thinking that Lady Nüwa should actually appreciate his painstaking efforts and, after the great calamity, remember to award him a big medal.

Of course, considering there is a not‑small chance that Nüwa will rage and go berserk……he still silently glows and generates heat, keeping a low profile in his conduct.

At this very moment, contact the Five Movements Dao Lord, preside over convening a meeting——

The promise made in the past, now is the time to fulfill it.

The reincarnation system is set up, and all the powerful have taken stakes.

Reincarnation

all the strong

Upon recalling this, Fengxi couldn't help but sigh—after all the twists and turns, it had actually come full circle.

Fengxi

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No new names.

At that time, he was still wholeheartedly loyal to Nüwa, racking his brains and trying every possible way to find aid for Houtu… So, seizing the rare chance to infiltrate the Five Movements Alliance, Fengxi had a flash of inspiration and, ahead of time, took the still‑nonexistent reincarnation and reached an oral agreement with the other Dao Lords.

Nüwa

Houtu

Five Fortunes Alliance

Fengxi

Reincarnation

other Dao Lords

The goal then was to use shares of reincarnation as leverage to bring in allies, aid Houtu in protecting reincarnation, and fend off any possible interference from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Reincarnation

Houtu

Hongjun Dao Ancestor

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No new.

Hongjun was locked away in the Zixiao Palace, making it unlikely he could again run amok and cause turmoil.

Hongjun

Purple Azure Palace

Watching this, Fengxi had already silently prepared to scrap the original plan, intending to one day admit before the other Five Movements Dao Lords that his forecast had failed, that he had made a mistake he shouldn't have—a blunder worthy of a master of the Yi Dao.

Fengxi

Five Fortunes Dao Lords

Yi Dao Sect Master

But!

No.

Nüwa herself had walked straight into the line of fire; despite a different starting point, she ultimately ended up back on the clearly laid‑out path!

Nüwa

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No.

Fengxi could only silently mourn for Nüwa.

Fengxi

Nüwa

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Heaven has doomed Nüwa!

Nüwa

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This is a realm beyond the river of time, where even history takes detours and time flows according to subjective definition— a moment can be eternity and eternity a moment; it is the perfect place for covert scheming, a domain opened up by Fengxi.

River of Time

Fengxi

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No.

In the past, Fengxi wouldn't have done this, afraid of making a mistake and exposing himself.

Fengxi

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No.

He himself is a Taiyi Daluo, a leader‑level powerhouse of the primordial wilderness!

Great Simplicity Great Luo

Primordial Wasteland

leader-level powerhouse

Within the Five Movements Dao Lords alliance, Fengxi is no longer the weakest; his combat power is extremely fierce.

Five Fortunes Dao Lords Alliance

Fengxi

With the aid of Human Dao, the legacy of Donghua, the stature of a Human Emperor, and the inheritance of the Five Emperors, he enjoys a string of enhancements that make dueling Jieyin effortless and facing Lingbao no trouble.

Human Dao

Eastern Splendor

Human Emperor

Five Emperors' Legacy

Jieyin

Numinous Treasure

Rahu the demon ancestor can be disregarded; only the Nether River demon ancestor warrants attention.

Luohou Demon Ancestor

Minghe Demon Ancestor

Having reached this point, Fengxi no longer fears his teammates discovering his true nature; he can now be open and sincere with them.

Fengxi

Still, after thinking it over, he silently lowered the Qi Luck water curtain to hide his true form.

Qi Luck Water Curtain

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Fengxi's relationship with Human Dao is ambiguous, and his connection with August Emperor is far from clear‑cut.

Fengxi

Human Dao

August Emperor

Acting as a spokesperson, fully representing his will… this is something even Fuxi himself tacitly accepts.

Fuxi

Fengxi simply stands there, having stagnated time and severed the years, waiting for his teammates to arrive.

Fengxi

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Three streaks of spiritual light flashed down, appearing out of nowhere.

Spiritual Light

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Great Simplicity

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Fengxi exhaled deeply and calmly greeted the visitors.

Fengxi

The former Five Movements Dao Lords gathered together again in person.

Five Fortunes Dao Lords

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No.

Of the five Dao Lords, only four were present.

Dao Lords

But there's nothing to be done… the miserable Rahu demon ancestor and the final movements Dao Lord, having spoken blunt truths, have already fallen; they are now in Nüwa's hands, serving as a massive grindstone—today grinding flour, tomorrow grinding powder, wretched, like a laborer with endless toil.

Luohou Demon Ancestor

Final Fortune Dao Lord

Nüwa

Fengxi also saw no point in pressing further.

Fengxi

Nether River, Jieyin, and Lingbao are all present—that's enough!

Minghe Demon Ancestor

Jieyin

Numinous Treasure

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No.

The Nether River demon ancestor spoke up, his tone now bearing a few more traces of weariness than before.

Minghe Demon Ancestor

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The two major troublemakers, the Witch‑Goblin races, won't let him celebrate too wildly, leaving him worried about the Asura clan's development.

Witch‑Goblin

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No.

After the greetings, the Nether River demon ancestor's eyes flashed like two huge bulbs, and he swiftly turned his gaze to Fengxi, treating him as if Fuxi were asking a question, rubbing his hands together, almost eager to grab a microphone for an interview.

Minghe Demon Ancestor

Fengxi

Fuxi

"Qi Luck, you… earlier… are you alright?"

Qi Luck

The Nether River is deeply curious—not ordinary curiosity.

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No.

Fuxi had just dug a huge pit, destroying his lifetime of renown in an instant.

Fuxi

By rights, this is exactly the period of psychological trauma.

Why aren't you licking your wounds at home, but sneaking out to preside over a meeting and summon manpower?

The meaning behind this…… is really thought‑provoking!

Could it be that they're preparing to fight?!

Just thinking about this, the Nether River Demon Ancestor instantly became spirited.

Fighting, he loves it the most!

He proves the Dao through killing, proves himself through killing; if he could slay all the gods, he would surely become Pangu!

"Summoning us, could it be that you just want to vent some spite?"

The Nether River Demon Ancestor, upon thinking, asked.

Along with his question, Lingbao Tianzun and Jieyin Gufo all turned to look, awaiting Fengxi's answer.

Fengxi pondered briefly.

Afterward, he combined the secret obtained from the Human Dao, the insights gained from Donghua, and his understanding of Xihuang, and decided……

Exactly!

That's it!

Indeed!

Fengxi imitated Xihuang's tone, his voice icy and stern.

The three leaders of Buddha, Dao, and Demon instantly became solemn and grave.

"However, my affairs, I will handle them myself." Fengxi adjusted his tone, but his words took a sudden turn: "Summoning you, I merely wish to continue our past transaction."

"Once the transaction is completed, the mighty trend will naturally let certain people know of karmic retribution!"

The three leaders were first startled, then they all understood tacitly.

"Exactly!" they said in unison, "We acted too hastily."

"While the witches and demons contend, we lurk in the dark, what fear have we of lacking a chance for revenge!"

"However, the situation has changed; the plan seems to lag slightly behind the changes…" Jieyin Gufo frowned, somewhat wary.

"No, it has never changed." Fengxi's words were decisive.

"Huh? Hmm!" Jieyin chuckled to himself, "I forgot, your qi fortune is the greatest Yì Dao master under heaven; what could possibly escape your control?"

"In that case…" he thought of something, his eyes lit up: "You summoned us because the time is ripe, and reincarnation has a resolution?!"

As for reincarnation, Jieyin is very interested.

This thing fits the Buddhist system perfectly!

However, facing Nüwa, few can remain unafraid.

To snatch food from her tiger's mouth, Jieyin respectfully declines.

But if someone takes the lead, arranging and planning… then it can be done!

Not bad.

Fengxi, word by word, said: "Reincarnation shall be established."

"I have already set the trap; Nüwa will naturally contact you all to secretly discuss reincarnation."

He unhesitatingly turned Nüwa's own jump into the pit into his own merit.

Of course, perhaps… this is indeed his merit?

"Your Majesty is formidable!" Jieyin praised loudly.

"I haven't finished speaking; you needn't be too happy yet." Fengxi's tone was light, fully displaying the bearing of a high‑level expert: "Times change, circumstances shift, but reincarnation remains the same reincarnation; what I want has changed."

"Before, I invited you to buy shares in reincarnation, to assist Nüwa, and concealed my own merit… this I regard as an elder brother like a father, showing my care for her."

The emotion in Fengxi's voice grew ever more indifferent.

"Now, I still hope you can cooperate sincerely."

"But…"

"When I have need, I will temporarily borrow all your shares for a period of time."

Having said this, what else do the remaining three great beings present not understand?

Sneakily gathering shares, what are you trying to do?

This is the rhythm of seizing power!

"Gulp!" Lingbao Tianzun swallowed hard, "This…… we didn't mishear, did we?"

"Your scheme lets Her Highness Nüwa open reincarnation, allowing us to buy shares?"

"Yes."

"Then, at the crucial moment, the shares will be transferred to you?"

"Yes."

"This…… isn't this Nüwa lifting a stone only to drop it on her own foot?"

"Yes, correct, do you have any other questions?" Fengxi replied indifferently.

"None." Lingbao took a deep breath, "Your Majesty is indeed brilliant."

(End of chapter)