Chapter 561

Hongjun's righteous indignation filled his chest, as he stood up for the Dragon Ancestor.

It seemed as if he truly was that righteous and heroic.

While angrily accusing Xihuang of lacking martial virtue, the mighty Pangu actually still lurks at someone's door?

This isn't a threat—what else could be?

While softly comforting the Dragon Ancestor—"Three eras east of the river, three eras west of the river, don't bully the old dragon in his poverty!"

——Cang!

——I'm optimistic about you!

——The Dragon Ancestor takes revenge—even if it's been six eras, it's not too late!

——The light of the righteous path will ultimately shine over the entire Honghuang land!

Hongjun's words were as sweet as honey, vigorously cheering for the Dragon Ancestor.

This made Yinglong's mouth twitch, marveling at how strange worldly affairs are.

Originally it thought it might encounter difficulties from Hongjun, and would have to utter some harsh words to bolster its own momentum.

Who would have known?

Hongjun's skill and enthusiasm in serving chicken soup far surpass its own.

"If I didn't also understand the interplay and temperaments between the ancient gods and great sages, deeply grasp this group's black-heartedness, and moreover I truly am not the Dragon Ancestor, unable to experience his feeling of being blocked at his door... I might even be moved a little."

Yinglong sighed inwardly, "Dao Ancestor... this is simply enjoying the spectacle without caring about the scale, vigorously fanning the flames between the Dragon Ancestor and His Majesty August Emperor, afraid they won't manage to beat each other's brains out."

——Those who enjoy the spectacle will never find the conflict too small; they'd rather it be even more heated.

What can be done?

"Alas..." Yinglong laughed helplessly, "The person behind me has yet another person standing behind them!"

"Just fanning the flames is enough... why go so far as to create a united-against-the-enemy atmosphere while also harming Xihuang?"

Yinglong secretly shook his head.

There is someone behind it.

Moreover, this person is currently adept at handling all situations, presiding over the wedding, and meanwhile, without showing any emotion, uses Yinglong to record the scene of the Dao Ancestor angrily accusing Xihuang of 'bullying the Dragon with power' and 'lacking martial virtue,' clearly and distinctly.

One can imagine.

When one day, Fengxi thrusts this thing toward August Emperor... oh la!

Will there be some big fun?

——Your Majesty August Emperor, I'm reporting you under my real name!

——Hongjun, speaking ill of you behind your back, calling you lacking virtue!

——You'd better go over and take a look!

"The Empress is unworthy; even given a chance, it's useless, but no matter what, it's still necessary to make a rescue attempt." After Fengxi blessed Dayi and Chang'e with the most exalted and noble status, he handed the stage over to this pair of newcomers, letting them freely perform, while he himself sat to the side, wearing a formal smile, his thoughts constantly turning.

However, starting from her is unnecessary... facts prove it's utterly useless.

Precisely because she raised the banner of rebellion with such tremendous momentum. In this era of the lich, if Xihuang achieves his expected result, the following period will surely be a great reckoning against the Empress for years of tearing off roofs, a brutal suppression.

As for this, I also have no better plan... I can only devise strategies behind the scenes to try to divert August Emperor's attention as much as possible.

Hongjun... is pretty good.

His strength is sufficient, his foundation solid, able to withstand devastation.

When danger arises, if one cannot cope alone, then drag a companion into the water with you!

One may not outrun danger, but if there is someone to cover one's back, one can at least die a bit later... right?

Fengxi secretly recorded the Dao Ancestor's 'dissatisfaction' with August Emperor as evidence, preparing to present it when Nüwa suffers from Fuxi arranging overtime, to divert Fuxi's attention and reduce the focus on Nüwa.

Then, by covertly sharing the workload, Fengxi enables Nüwa to sneak out and play...

In this way, it can also be considered loyal!

Fengxi sigged——

Is there any more moving sovereign-subject bond than this?

……

The Dao Ancestor does not know what heinous deed awaits him, the most vicious 'besiege Jun to save Wa,' using him to share the burden.

He is still creating common topics with the Dragon Ancestor, in the shortest time dispelling their unfamiliarity and suspicion, seizing the initiative in conversation, and guiding them into the main subject.

——Cang!

Hongjun, deeply moved, said, "You've been blocked at the door by August Emperor; it must be very difficult, right?"

In this situation, having such means to covertly reach the Purple Cloud Palace... is truly not easy!

Go ahead and speak... if there's anywhere I can help you, I will certainly do my best!

He patted his chest, taking on everything.

Upon hearing this, Yinglong drew a deep breath, his voice trembling, "August Emperor... you bully the Dragon Ancestor too much!"

Too excessive!

It gritted its teeth, like a genuine victim, "Unbearable, no need to endure further, retaliation will come!"

The Dao Ancestor's face immediately turned solemn.

He knew, the show was about to begin.

"Do you know why Fuxi acts this way, and so excessively?" Yinglong shifted his tone, counter-questioning.

"I don't know... please, Dao friend, elaborate." Hongjun awaited respectfully.

"Because, this concerns Nüwa!" Yinglong said each word deliberately, anger surging.

"Nüwa is about to undertake a great deed!"

"To prevent any mishaps, Fuxi appears in the East Sea, attempting to nip potential hidden dangers in the bud!"

Yinglong spoke the truth, but did not tell the whole story.

Fuxi blocked the Dragon Ancestor's door, and it was indeed for Nüwa.

Just that.

As for whether it was "concern" or "reprimand"—the possibility of strangling the Dragon Ancestor to prove innocence and ruin the scheme against Nüwa… that is an unspeakable secret.

Regarding this, I… no, the Dragon Ancestor is very angry, very furious.

Yinglong's single sentence, a single break.

Standard interpretation—please do not combine with context to understand.

Regarding Xihuang blocking the door, the Dragon Ancestor says he is not angry… that is naturally impossible.

But this does not mean he will do something earth-shattering.

Yinglong saying this is merely to give the Dao Ancestor a pleasant misunderstanding, letting him fill in the whole picture himself.

This Dragon, has decided to do something.

Yinglong dug out the pit and invited the Dao Ancestor to take a look.

Once out of this Zixiao Palace, this Dragon will admit nothing.

Oh? Then I am truly interested.

The Dao Ancestor listened very seriously, awaiting the wonderful arrival.

Nüwa is plotting reincarnation… not just empty talk as before, but she has already acted covertly, completed the final preparations, only lacking implementation!

Yinglong spilled the beans, revealing the time, place, and specific engineering projects of reincarnation, instantly causing Hongjun's face to turn utterly solemn.

He furrowed his brows, and with one hand gripping the whisk, he swept it through the void, causing countless billions of karma threads and fate trajectories to appear within this Zixiao Palace.

Everything appeared quite normal.

But when the Dao Ancestor turned Yinglong's provided information into a bolt of lightning and slammed it onto the boundless karma and fate, a heaven‑earth‑shaking change became visible.

A momentum, a vast and boundless momentum, had been condensed at some unknown time, lacking only the final eruption!

But before the eruption, it had been hidden deep and well, impossible to detect by deduction.

This is the power of Taiyi, existing in the non‑existent, leaving no trace.

Without accurate, solid information as an anchor, it is nonexistent, unseen… and by the time it erupts, the momentum is already set, unable to be changed!

Of course, this statement is not absolute… the gap in cultivation realm can help doubtful investigators continually narrow the circle—but this also requires time, namely the normal flow of time in Honghuang.

It may only be after deducing to the end of the Great Calamity that one can barely catch a glimpse of a trace.

However, the Dao Ancestor's cultivation does not absolutely overwhelm Nüwa.

So he still has to thank the 'Dragon Ancestor' for providing such crucial information.

Instantly, Hongjun was extremely enthusiastic toward the 'Dragon Ancestor', almost saying outright—his friendship with the Dragon Ancestor lasts forever, they are like half‑brothers!

Dao friend, you have great kindness toward me.

Hongjun sighed, 'When I later achieve something, I will not forget your various contributions.'

What he said was profound, somewhat complex.

It sounded like sincere gratitude from the heart, the Dragon Ancestor's actions were unexpected, making him marvel that such good people exist in the world.

But for some unknown reason.

Yinglong, having followed Fengxi for a long, long time and witnessed the most terrifying spy intrigues, nevertheless instinctively felt there was another secret here—

Hongjun, perhaps harboring other schemes… maybe he had already schemed against the Dragon Ancestor himself earlier!

What scheme?

Yinglong neither knows nor wants to figure it out.

—It's not the Dragon Ancestor, why bother with this heart?

On the contrary, this might actually be good news for the person behind it!

'If the Dao Ancestor has designs on the Dragon Ancestor, then… please increase the effort!'

Yinglong's thoughts are subtle; while faithfully carrying out Fengxi's grand plan, he seeks benefits, then sways before the Dragon Ancestor, creating a wonderful misunderstanding.

The acquisition of benefits went very smoothly.

On the basis of Yinglong showing sincerity, Hongjun was very straightforward.

What? You want the Heavenly Dao to recognize your title, to command wind and thunder, rain authority, to lead all water immortals, water gods, and river earls? And also to oversee the four seasons, the central peaks, the central earth, and the rivers—Jiang, Han, Huai, Ji…?

Do I need to issue the most solemn Dao-heart oath, just like the original 'no leaving Zixiao Palace without the Infinite Calamity'?

The titles and justifications Yinglong demands are too many, and the authority he seeks is too broad.

The list is densely packed, covering so many areas that even the Dao Ancestor finds it a bit awkward.

The wind, thunder, and rain affiliates—the Wu Clan's Tiānwú, Qiángliáng, and Xuanming three ancestor witches—would they not have objections?

Furthermore, the change of the four seasons is a time domain… Zhujiuyin probably also has some ideas?

Moreover, mountains and great earth are tacitly acknowledged as Houtu's jurisdiction, respecting her commands…

The Dao Ancestor shook his head and sighed, 'Giving a title is not hard for me, but it's not me saying… this, can you withstand it?'

Besides, all this turmoil… you'll have a hard time getting along in the Wu Clan later, right?

Hongjun essentially considered things from the Dragon Ancestor's standpoint.

"That's my own affair." Yinglong said lightly, "Moreover, the Dragon Ancestor lately has had some trouble getting along in both the Wu Clan and the human race."

Especially the Eastern Barbarians.

We also don't know who is pushing behind the scenes.

Within it has already appeared a small clan called the Huanlong Clan—'huan' meaning to feed.

What are they trying to do?

Having fed them well… are they going to kill and eat them?!

Yinglong snorted coldly.

Things have come to this; I no longer need to worry about anything.

I've also let go…… Knowing that I want to realize the blueprint dream in my heart, there's no side that's reliable.

What about the Wu Clan?

Yinglong said coldly, "We go our separate ways, each on our own path."

Perhaps one day we will still clash with blades, engage in a great slaughter, and settle our karma!

Simply, before that, at any cost, strengthen oneself… and no longer worry about whether the origins are legitimate.

Yinglong spoke thus, his voice resonant and forceful, showing his resolve.

Perhaps, it is also an awakening.

Since we've boarded the thief ship of August Emperor and Fengxi, getting off is impossible; there's only one road leading to darkness.

Joining the Anti-Nüwa Alliance destined us to later oppose the Wu Clan…… Nüwa is certainly not one to surrender meekly; she will surely resist.

By then, Yinglong will surely have to face a great many top commanders under Nüwa's command, engaging in a battle.

Or kill Chiyou, then behead Kuafu…… kill until mad, kill until frenzied, repeatedly becoming divine!

Yinglong is quite enlightened, having perceived his mission.

While listening to its words, Hongjun could ascertain that unseen karmic dao force, knowing that the Dragon Ancestor's fighting spirit against the Wu Clan is genuine, and inwardly he was also pleased.

——Great news!

The enemy's heavyweight leader, clearly about to utterly lose loyalty and virtue—how could that not be good?

"Then I'll beforehand wish you, fellow Daoist, that you may one day achieve your wishes." Hongjun said with a smile, naturally exercising the Heavenly Dao's authority, moving the rules and order of Honghuang, to confer a title upon Yinglong.

In an instant, Yinglong felt himself different, a vast surge of potential descending, continually benefiting him.

"Fellow Daoist, this journey of yours has been of great help in reminding me." The Dao Ancestor's handiwork hasn't ended; he unusually showed generosity once, saying, "In my view, merely a nominal title is insufficient to express my gratitude."

"Over these years, due to Donghua's death, the Dragon Ancestor must surely be finding each step difficult, right?"

"Has the inflow of resources therefore diminished greatly?"

"Then I shall provide some assistance here, also counting as thanks for your fellow Daoist's arduous journey to inform the Grand Secret."

Hongjun took out an exquisite jade box, opened it, and presented it before Yinglong.

At that moment, brilliant golden light dazzled Yinglong's eyes.

——All merit!

Yinglong's gaze was entranced, his heart filled with joy.

This adventure was quite worthwhile!

However, constrained by the role it's playing, it still restrained its desire and seriously asked, "The assistance is not urgent."

"Compared to merit, I'm more curious…… Fellow Daoist, do you have a plan to interfere with Houtu?"

"Please do not hesitate to tell me; I want to go earn some cheap gains, strike when someone's down to profit from peril."

Yinglong is very "candid".

"Hahaha..." Hongjun laughed loudly, "Strategies, I naturally have."

"It's not hard to say; it's just 'praise-to-kill'."

The Dao Ancestor had full confidence, wisdom firmly in hand, and leisurely explained.

"Nüwa has been planning reincarnation for a long time, already amassing great momentum; this is hard to handle, and in the short term we cannot blunt her edge."

"Furthermore, everyone knows the demand of humanity in this regard."

"A frontal assault won't work."

"But we can approach softly."

"Let's say——"

"Houtu is dead!"

"To transform reincarnation, for the sake of all beings…… she gave up her life! She sacrificed!"

"Spread it to every living being's ears, tell them this rumor."

"Houtu sacrificed herself to transform reincarnation, never again to return as the Wu!"

(End of chapter)