Chapter 572

Rebirth reshaped, perfection achieved.

Nüwa, with the utmost solemnity, let heaven and earth, humanity, and time jointly bear witness.

If we put it in more down-to-earth terms.

That is simply applying for project acceptance.

How is the construction of the reincarnation and underworld project? Does it meet the standards or not? The client—humanity—are they satisfied?

These all require actual experience to conduct an evaluation.

It looks rather out of place.

But although unexpected, it is still reasonable.

—You can't just say you've tossed together a reincarnation project, extolling how greatly it benefits all beings, and then, without even inspecting the goods here, haphazardly pay out the final installment!

Even for ordinary people's online shopping, sometimes it's noted that you can return items within seven days without reason!

Being a bit more careful is never harmful.

Humanity, at times, is foolish and clueless; at other times, it's frighteningly shrewd.

Especially when it comes to money.

Being cautious is fine.

Of course, describing it as 'stingy' isn't wrong either.

If you don't see the rabbit, you won't release the hawk; at most you'd send a dog to patrol.

On this point, many cunning deities sigh in frustration.

—If humanity weren't so stingy, given its intelligence… there's no doubt we could swindle it tens of millions of times a year!

All sorts of contrived names and false reports come easily, directly turning humanity into a merit ATM!

Believe it or not, repairing a single road can be done over and over like a zipper, up to a hundred times!

We take not a penny from our peers' money, but split humanity's money fifty-fifty.

Everyone colludes in mutual deceit, today one deity submits a money‑making project, tomorrow another acts as an expert, arguing all the benefits after implementation… this can absolutely bewilder ordinary people, making them rush to pay the 'intelligence tax' for fear of falling behind.

The Suiyue Changhe, the dust of history—how much of the past has been buried.

In the early years of the dragon and phoenix, three thousand deities pursued the Dao together; originally their cultivation aptitudes were nearly identical, so why could someone stand out and loom at the peak?

The methods used here, even today remain terrifying; they are the secrets buried jointly by the most powerful group of ancient gods and great sages—not a secret, but a secret.

It was the worst of times, yet also the best of times, when Pangu stepped forth, defined the mountains and rivers, planned the order, shaped humanity, forcefully suppressed all deities' wicked thoughts, the blood on the heaven‑splitting axe flowing freely; the number of 'Chaos demons' slaughtered was likely among the greatest during Pangu's existence.

Thanks to him, humanity's start was quite good.

Although later it entered a rebellious phase, some wisdom became ingrained instinct, integrated and comprehended… although many major rights and wrongs remain opaque, short‑sightedness is the norm.

But!

A single 'stingy' trait outweighs ninety‑nine percent of worldly talents!

Because they are stingy, they are hard to deceive.

Likewise, because they are stingy, their minds are petty, their vengefulness extreme… this also makes people dare not casually deceive them.

It even dares to strike down a Pangu, and does so in the name of righteousness over kin—who else wouldn't tread carefully?

In its project application, details are tedious, procedures complex, nitpicking… ordinary people simply can't afford to play along.

The project has been applied for, and there is still acceptance, evaluation, and so on.

There are dedicated personnel overseeing it, they are humanity's own confidants, becoming the final line of defense.

And since it is an evaluation.

Then there is a distinction between satisfaction and dissatisfaction.

Just like now, Nüwa reshapes reincarnation.

This project has been applied for, completed, and reached the acceptance checkpoint.

If humanity is satisfied, it will add further investment, which can be transformed into tremendous support for Nüwa and Pangu.

Previous humanity's backing and the Honghuang blessing were merely short‑term windfalls, a temporary influx of huge funds.

Although the sum is enormous, the time is too short to allow much sustainable development space; moreover, there are many constraints and heavy oversight—even wanting to slay a Dao ancestor or heavenly emperor for a heavenly sacrifice encounters countless obstacles lying ahead, becoming a roadblock.

Powerful, yet insubstantial.

And once acceptance is passed?

Then this time, what is delivered to Nüwa is not a temporary power, but genuine humanity shares!

Funds are easy to obtain.

Shares are hard to come by.

In the Honghuang cosmos, when Pangu is not present, humanity is the greatest and strongest, mastering the most fundamental productive resources—

Qi fortune and merit all spring from the masses!

For such a colossal entity, if one can only take money from its hands, no matter the amount, it's really just a hired hand.

Only by obtaining enough shares can one transform into… a wealthy magnate of the masses.

That is a class ascent!

That is a breakthrough of level!

It is mastering the core productivity and productive resources' essential strength, truly sharing weal and woe with humanity, honor shared!

Every Great Luo innately possesses a bit of humanity shares, distinguishing them from the common folk; they are all property owners.

This is based on their wisdom, sufficient to lead the age; humanity trusts them and thus collectively delegates some authority, hoping they will make great contributions to heaven and earth and to the era.

Among them, the one who holds the largest share and possesses absolute controlling interest is Pangu!

At present, in the Witch‑Goblin epoch, no such figure exists yet.

So, everyone is striving.

The Wu Clan and the Demon Race, dividing and ruling Honghuang, gathering people's hearts, is a kind of action to consolidate shares.

Nüwa, based on the Wu Clan's foundation, extended her hand into reincarnation, catered to the call of the times, made a breakthrough reform, what she plotted is this kind of thing—because, this is truly able to give her and Pangu sufficient help at the critical moment!

Compared to the previous support of the Human Dao, powerful yet shackles are everywhere; once these shares are transferred, they become privately owned……when the proportion is large enough, one can bully and squeeze out those small shareholders, heading toward monopolizing the Honghuang company, becoming the chairman, and thus the path to the pinnacle of divine life for Fuxi's older sister!

Of course, the premise of all this is built on the foundation of satisfactory acceptance.

Once the Human Dao is not very satisfied with the revised reincarnation?

Then, arrange a seven-day no-reason return!

Previously, Nüwa took how much deposit from the Human Dao, consumed how much power, now she must spit it all out.

This is still considered good.

If the Human Dao says that this brand-new version of reincarnation has a terrible user experience, problems arise as soon as it is used……

For example, if it were food, not tasty, poor texture, that would be fine.

Eating it causes problems, even lands one in the hospital?

Very good.

This fun has become huge, pierced the heavens,

It's no longer just a refund issue; the Human Dao will also go to the "Consumer Association"—the Pangu Board—to file a lawsuit!

At that time, what awaits Nüwa is likely a hefty fine, let alone the shares; she will have to slink back to Mount Buzhou in embarrassment, and next time it will be hard to get such a project.

Once one's character is ruined, it's unbearable!

However.

At this moment, Nüwa is still quite confident.

After all.

She has done solid work with her feet on the ground, hardly lining her own pockets.

Even if it is opening the River of Forgetfulness, condensing the register of life and death……this nominally also has a proper and suitable reason, and it truly brings ample benefits to reincarnation and the underworld.

With such a conscientious construction team, what reason could there be to not approve?

Moreover, the design drawings have been repeatedly verified and are completely problem-free!

Nüwa is full of confidence.

But in fact.

Moreover, there is this point, which is her blind spot unknown to her.

——On the Human Dao side, the personnel who are the last line of defense responsible for reviewing and approving many projects……are actually her loyal confidants!

Back then.

This "confidant", because the Buddhist side gave too much, was essentially a pawn, and thus hesitated and swayed, opening a back door, turning a blind eye.

At this moment, Nüwa applies for acceptance?

"Approved! Approved!"

Fengxi reluctantly withdrew from the aftermath of his rapidly advancing Dao realm, waved his hand, and after truly comprehending himself, formally exercised his authority, conducting affairs impartially, indicating that the Human Dao friend—Lady Nüwa—must not be neglected.

Good people shall have good rewards!

Lady Nüwa, the contributions she has made to the Human Dao over the years, although cannot be openly stated, but those who understand, understand.

The last conscience of the Human Dao has already greatly benefited from her; from manpower to power, and even to the elevation of realms, Nüwa has single-handedly handled it, achieving great merit, not inferior to Xihuang in the slightest.

Such a good person, how could one not grant their wishes?

Fengxi nodded, and the process proceeded quickly.

Although the rebuilt reincarnation may have many hidden dangers in the future, accelerating the early arrival of some disasters.

But it must be said, for the present time point, it indeed can satisfy a large part of spiritual needs.

As for future matters……

Perhaps, we can believe in the wisdom of future generations of beings?

Believe that they can better resolve some historical legacy problems, rather than being called a collapsed ×× generation?

No matter how the future turns out.

At this time.

At this moment.

After a brief experience of the new version of reincarnation, the Human Dao's myriad beings are very satisfied.

Moreover, with Fengxi's green channel opened, project acceptance is handled specially, and immediately there are five-star praises!

The next moment.

Between heaven and earth, a xī light rises, bright yet not glaring, encircling Nüwa, as if guarding her, becoming the center of Honghuang.

Shares surge!

"The matter is accomplished!"

A splendid smile already appears on Nüwa's face.

Grasping the surging shares, she has already been daydreaming about the wonderful times ahead, in what manner she will ascend to the pinnacle of divine life, command the gods, with boundless majesty.

Likewise, this is the same moment!

"Can……begin!"

In the Zixiao Palace, the Dao Ancestor's gaze is unprecedentedly fierce; the Heavenly Dao resonates with him; amidst the rumbling Dao sounds, the heavens and earth of Honghuang seem to have a fleeting illusion!

The hidden move previously buried now erupts!

Moreover, this is far from the end.

Hongjun sits high on the Dao platform; with one thought he overlooks the vast mountains and rivers, with another thought he turns the great universe; what has he mobilized?

……

In Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi Tianzun held a ruyi, leisurely rose.

"Just going through the motions... I never thought I'd have this day."

Yuanshi chuckled lightly, while his two brothers bowed deeply, giving their greatest blessings in silence.

The Tianzun returned the salute, "Rest assured, I will do my utmost to negotiate the best outcome."

"Hey!"

"Wandering between the Dao Ancestor and Nüwa, finding success on all sides, it's truly a rare experience."

Yuanshi Tianzun was highly interested, his eyes gleaming, his fighting spirit high.

"Performing before the Dao Ancestor, advancing and retreating together with him, making things difficult for Nüwa."

"On the other hand, I must secretly pacify the rebellious Nüwa, have her temporarily cooperate with my act, making her believe I am feigning allegiance to Hongjun while actually engaging in double‑dealing espionage, waiting for the right moment to let Hongjun's investment in reincarnation be wasted, even to strike back and heavily damage the Heavenly Dao."

"However, in fact..."

Yuanshi suddenly burst into laughter, "I still have a third identity!"

"Hongjun's collaborator is the first layer."

"Partner in Nüwa's reincarnation business, infiltrating Hongjun from the opposite side…… this is the second layer."

As for the third layer……

That is——and so on.

It is the existence of an unspeakable name, having him infiltrate Nüwa's side to become a partner in the reincarnation business…… waiting only for the right moment, in an instant to turn traitor, stabbing Houtu in the back with two blades!

In summary.

This is a legendary life, performing the series of spy‑within‑spy‑within‑spy, one of the main shows in the Undead New Year's gala.

"As long as a flaw is exposed, a slight mistake in the operation, seeing the light…… that's a dead end!"

With such a heavy burden, Lingbao Tianzun feels incapable of bearing it, while Daode Tianzun laments their incompatibility.

In the end, it fell upon Yuanshi Tianzun's shoulders to make a world‑shaking gamble.

"This gamble is about the future!"

"If the bet is right…… perhaps in the next era they could begin to contend for Pangu's achievement."

Who knows how many aeons ahead this is.

"Not to mention, once successful they could realize their dream of truly educating the masses."

Daode Tianzun hopes to establish a moral order for the masses and guard the bottom line.

Yuanshi Tianzun thinks of clarifying the correct legal principles for the masses, knowing right from wrong.

Lingbao Tianzun, on the other hand, spreads the Dao across the world, hoping that one day everyone will become a god, everyone will be a Great Luo!

"The realization of these dreams is not easy…… because in matters of education, how could the ruling powers not inquire?"

"No freedom."

"So…… Pangu! We must have Pangu!"

Yuanshi Tianzun, at this moment becomes the greatest hope in Kunlun Village.

"Hope, may everything go smoothly."

Yuanshi Tianzun straightened his spine, wore a fearless expression, took a step forward, mountains and rivers inverted, ages turned to void!

Crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, his divine carriage sped straight to the realm of reincarnation!

……

Similarly situated to Yuanshi Tianzun, there is also the Buddhist sect on Sumeru Mountain.

"The arrow is on the bow; we have no choice but to release."

Jieyin Gufo said to Zhunti, "I will go."

"This is too dangerous…… once exposed, don't even think about escaping alive." Zhunti Gufo expressed his inner worry.

"I know." Jieyin said leisurely, "But after much thought, I want to blaze a Pangu path in the era of the Heavenly Court's governance; this is indispensable."

"The Heavenly Court's legal authority is too strong!"

Jieyin sighed, "Possessing the most divinities and controlling the most talent, it is the most powerful institution."

"If we don't devise some methods, every future generation of Pangu will likely be leaders of the Heavenly Court, the contemporary Heavenly Emperor."

"Brother, you could actually join the Heavenly Court; there's no lack of hope to become one of the Heavenly Emperors." Zhunti said thus.

"I understand this…… after all, I still have some favors from Fuxi, comrades who fought side by side back then." Jieyin nodded, then shook his head, "But what use is such a Pangu anyway?"

Zhunti was slightly taken aback.

"My cultivation is not solely for Pangu…… Pangu's accomplishment is merely a scene I saw along my Dao path. To me, it is form and emptiness." Jieyin smiled, "Pangu is not the goal, but a means…… the strength I need to prove my Dao."

"It is part of my life, but never the whole."

"So I won't change my original intention just because becoming Heavenly Emperor would make proving Pangu easier."

"Then brother, what is your intention?" Zhunti asked.

Jieyin picked a flower, smiled, and handed it to Zhunti, "I wish to see…… a hundred flowers blooming."

(End of chapter)