Chapter 585: The Girl Regent

That's right.

Nüwa looked at Fengxi with a smile, "All along, I've seen your loyalty clearly; you surely wouldn't collude with Cang, and he couldn't bribe you."

Moreover, if even the confidants I painstakingly selected are others' planted pawns...

Then, how much of a failure must I be?

No need to keep thinking of rebelling against your elder brother; just stay at home and be a proper, virtuous younger sister!

Nüwa's gaze was distant, her thoughts vague.

She regarded this great tribulation of the demonic era as her training ground, a novice village.

If even this novice village cannot be cleared, what qualification remains to face the fiercest demon king—August Emperor?

Only by triumphing in the contest of the three thousand deities vying for Pangu, becoming the new Pangu, can one challenge Fuxi!

To this end, Nüwa strived to attain the most perfect bearing.

Treating others with sincerity, diligent and conscientious...

She therefore believed she would not misjudge people, be so blind as to think even her chief confidant was someone else's planted pawn!

How great a failure is that?

However...

"Your Ladyship... sigh..."

Fengxi, meanwhile, broke out in cold sweat on his back, somewhat fearful of Nüwa's sharpness; he had nearly stabbed himself—this little rebel, mastermind, who was not in league with Cang.

At the same time, he felt somewhat reluctant, unwilling to tell Nüwa the truth of certain matters.

—These days, what novice village is there anymore?!

—While Your Ladyship Nüwa painstakingly leveled up, the demon king you eyed, the August Emperor Heavenly Emperor, did not honestly wait in his castle for challengers; instead, he had already sneaked into the novice village to block you, personally taking part in the evil scheme!

—Facing such an unchivalrous boss, your defeat is hardly surprising.

—After all, the boss is earnest, attacks with full force, and moreover shamelessly gangs up, calling in an accomplice.

—Your confidants, whether me or not, are destined to become turncoats and undercover agents!

This is the most ludicrous point.

There is such a thunderbolt that Nüwa will inevitably step on, no matter what.

Even without Fengxi, there could be Lei Xi, Shui Xi, Huo Xi… and so on.

Simply because, the Human Dao lies in wait behind.

"Whose pawn am I?"

"Fuxi, Your Majesty?"

"No, just this Majesty, I could still resist, even consider defecting."

"Alas, the true player... is the Human Dao!"

"And I, too, am a part of the Human Dao."

"That is truly unsolvable!"

From the very start, regardless of which outstanding young witch Nüwa cultivated as a confidant,

when he reaches a certain level of growth, the Human Dao will intervene!

And once the Human Dao steps in, the outcome is sealed—righteousness first, with little resistance, directly reversing to become an undercover agent!

After all, what is the Human Dao? It is the assembly of the myriad beings!

All sentient beings are part of the Human Dao and can also bear its will and aspirations!

In other words...

Everyone can be seen as a potential pawn!

This is the Absolute Kill!

Speaking of unchivalrousness, the Human Dao is in no way inferior to Fuxi.

Moreover, in employing dark tactics, it surpasses its teacher.

Naturally, this cannot really be called deceitful; it is merely a matter of cause and effect.

Ever since Nüwa raised the banner of the Wu Clan and affirmed the notion of humanity defying heaven, this scene's appearance was inevitable.

She shouted the slogan, to open an age of peace for the myriad beings... the character "Wu" became the pillar that a group of people erected to uphold the age's prosperity!

The ideology can rally hearts, draw attention, cause the Human Dao to look down, entrusting it with partial trust and shares.

This is the Wu Clan's side, the foundation capable of countering the orthodox righteousness of the Heavenly Dao held by Hongjun.

But likewise, it also sowed the seeds of a hidden trap.

—Since you've shouted the slogan, petitioning for the people... then, the people's collective, the Human Dao, sending an overseer to have a look—is that excessive?

—Not excessive!

—Not long ago, there was a bankrupt wretch who came ashore playing slipshod; having suffered a loss, he gained wisdom, and the Human Dao heightened its related vigilance—quite reasonable!

—One cannot say that investors lack even the qualification to know your specific business ventures!

Thus, the situation becomes clear.

On Nüwa's head, a large "tragic" character had long been placed.

The chief confidant, becoming a special envoy of the Human Dao to oversee, faithfully recording merits and faults, just and fair, is already inevitable.

And when Fuxi again interferes, reconciling with the Human Dao's good intentions and colluding, breathing the same air...

One is openly ruthless, the other appears loyal and honest but is actually dark-hearted inside... these two great villains, joining forces to dig a pit for Nüwa, that little white flower of lofty integrity...

The situation's development then races headlong toward the track of total collapse, beyond any hope of stopping!

Fengxi, as the individual who is both the most special pawn and player, silently watched Nüwa spinning in the great pit, and scooped up a handful of sympathetic tears for her.

"Your Ladyship has it so hard."

Living a life of integrity and upright conduct, yet forced by two old schemers to collude in acting, it seems they must perform until the great calamity's end……

How can a single 'tragic' character be bearable?

Compared to the Dragon Ancestor's tragic dragon life, it is even worse.

The Dragon Ancestor suffers greatly, being beaten everywhere.

But look at Nüwa—this is repeated stabbing of the heart…… When the result comes out, how many pieces will a heart be shattered into?

When Fengxi imagines that scene, he involuntarily shivers, as if crossing time and space, feeling a boundless resentment.

Specifically, one can refer to the Luohu Devil Ancestor who wrote the character 'grievance' seven times in prison.

Fengxi's brows and eyes lowered further, making him appear ever more honest and sincere.

"Alas, the great calamity is fickle and unpredictable; the hidden hand behind the scenes appears and disappears, so let us proceed with caution!"

"Nüwa questioned Fengxi to no avail, and could only sigh, giving a reminder: 'You set a scheme to drive a wedge between the Dragon Ancestor and Hongjun; you must do it more secretly.'"

"After all, there is still an enemy who understands us so well hidden; a moment's carelessness will let them see through our reality and illusion."

"No negligence whatsoever."

"Subject understands." Fengxi nodded, making a guarantee: "Therefore, for this matter, I will eliminate as much as possible any room for outsiders to know or interfere, operating on a single line, reporting on a single line!"

Fengxi diligently and conscientiously complied with Nüwa's requests.

It also worked out well.

Fewer outsiders arranged means fewer variables, less supervision.

When the time comes, reporting work progress to Nüwa…… isn't it just whatever he makes up?

"Mm, as long as you're clear." Nüwa nodded, "I still have confidence in your abilities."

Upon hearing this, Fengxi remained silent, only bowing low.

Ability—he is the one who can put Nüwa at ease.

People…… however, are not so.

Unfortunately, it's not the time yet; he can't say anything.

Only by sincerely performing the three bows is everything understood without words.

After the three bows, Fengxi straightened his posture, rolled up his sleeve, and the Responding Dragon that Nüwa was pulling obediently slipped into the sleeve, behaving very honestly without a sound.

It was not only honest, but also felt fortunate.

——After all, it's not like Fengxi, who could vie for the Performance Emperor title and perform openly before Nüwa.

Having done something guilty, the Responding Dragon's heart feels very empty when facing Nüwa right now!

Fengxi could see that beneath the Responding Dragon's calm exterior lay a panicked heart; to avoid giving himself away, he simply took it back, intending to go back and work hard to improve his acting skills and mental fortitude.

"Your Majesty, I'm leaving!"

Fengxi spoke in a solemn voice, then without looking back, he departed.

Nüwa watched Fengxi's receding back grow smaller and smaller until she could no longer see him at all.

Just then he let out a low sigh, and a solemn, earnest expression appeared on his face.

"There's still a thorn lurking… just who could it be?"

A breath twisted and coiled around her fingertip, refined from the floor tiles of the Purple Cloud Palace, serving as proof that the 'Dragon Ancestor' had done something nefarious.

"Cang and Jun are conspiring……"

"The Heavenly Dao…… the Human Dao…… the Dragon Dao……"

"Those who have the qualifications to intervene in this matter are few in number."

"Moreover, they must be the leading minds among the Wu Clan and humanity……"

Nüwa's tone gradually grew low.

She raised her head and gazed upon the endless mist upon Suiyue Changhe—this is the manifestation of the three thousand Great Luo power struggles of this era, cutting across past, present, and future.

Everyone places their pieces in this chess game, each scheming something of their own.

Nüwa stared, pondered, her brows tightly furrowed.

Suddenly, her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and a teasing smile appeared at the corner of her mouth—as if she had figured something out, or perhaps come up with an amusing idea.

"Perhaps…… the truth will soon come to light."

"Who is secretly harming me?"

"You can't escape!"

Nüwa turned, flicked her sleeve, and departed from this highest hall of reincarnation.

And just at the moment she left!

"Heh…… ha!"

Upon Suiyue Changhe, in the dim depths, a faint, indistinct laughter sounded.

Within the laughter, there seemed to be mockery.

And accompanying this laughter, Suiyue Changhe trembled slightly.

"Hum!"

Faintly, a colossal black hand coalesced and fell down!

That black hand, hidden and terrifying, pointed straight at Buzhou, at humanity, at the royal court, and…… at the girl!

……

"……Effective immediately, the girl shall assume full regency, wielding supreme authority over humanity, to facilitate welfare for the people, establish relations with the netherworld, and provide posthumous security for every clan member……"

In the human royal court, the elderly Emperor Fengxi summoned all the senior officials in charge of the court, formally initiating the transfer and handover of power.

He spared no effort to pave the way for the girl, so that her ascension could proceed more swiftly.

Houtu has been entrapped, and Nüwa's situation is not good.

Although this lady has many confidants, whether the Wu Clan or the human race, there are large numbers of Great Luo supporters backing her, and the situation remains under her control.

However, the prominent figures on the surface have been abolished, the upper echelons remain orderly, but the lower levels have begun to turmoil.

Just like ordinary little witches.

They don't know the game between these great divine beings, and they can't figure out the subtle twists and turns between Houtu and Nüwa.

What they know is that it was Jieyin who brought them across the eons of cosmic light and reversed time to rise, and that was Houtu!

Now, Houtu has lost the chain; where should they go?

At this time, we need to strengthen unity from all sides, prevent chaos from expanding, and give the Heavenly Court an opportunity to exploit.

Within the Wu Clan, Houtu's guard captain, Dayou, has become active, carrying out Houtu's will, stepping forward to handle some matters, and participating in decision-making authority.

As for the human race here, the girl speeds up her ascent, the old emperor begins to retract his influence, and transfers the execution of authority and prestige to the girl.

In the process of staying as stable as possible, ensure that Nüwa can obtain the maximum support, alleviate the pressure from the Underworld on her, and liberate combat strength.

Compared to Hongjun, Nüwa's situation is still relatively good.

If handled properly, although the burden of the Underworld cannot be shaken off for a while, the pressure can be greatly reduced.

The constraints demanded by the Human Dao, after all, are not rigid oaths; there is considerable room for maneuver—as long as teammates give their support.

Within the Wu Clan, most great witches and ancestral witches are reliable; few take advantage of chaos to loot, except for Gonggong, who is a bit jumpy.

Among the human race, Fengxi's prestige is strong, assisting in stabilizing the situation, and overall it won't fall into chaos—those true troublemakers have long been picked out by him, ready to be pulled south to reclaim land!

Following precedent, Bai Di established the East Yi lineage.

Now, after Fengxi settled the matter of making the girl regent, he immediately began transferring personnel, with some fire masters migrating, the Feng clan branches mobilizing, moving south to establish their own regime, independent of the central authority.

There, this old emperor who is about to fade will launch a covert plan. Until the girl has done enough for show, having gained sufficient political achievements by establishing relations with the Underworld, will he return to carry out the final imperial succession.

"From now on, all eyes will shift."

Fengxi faced Yinglong, imparting vital advice: "The girl's momentum is great; inheriting the throne is inevitable."

"So, the girl here will inevitably become the vortex center of power struggles, gazed upon by all gods……You need to be careful."

"On the contrary, I, due to fading away, am gradually being overlooked by the world."

"Just right, it also facilitates my shift from light to dark, executing the plan."

"Precautions against the Slay Witch Sword……to divide and dissolve the Dao Ancestor and the Dragon Ancestor……"

Even without outsiders, Fengxi is still good at keeping secrets, not leaking a hint, merely using the meaningful glances between him and Yinglong that only they can understand as a suggestion.

"And you, just stay here, listen to the girl's words, and do your job well."

"Listen more, watch more, speak less……Understood?"

Fengxi stared at Yinglong.

"Understood!"

Yinglong wore a worried, grim face.

After a round of urgent training, honing his acting skills, the effect is somewhat……still hard to say.

Anyway, Yinglong is still very nervous.

Under the victim's eyelids, year after year going through the motions……Is it easy for it!

"Don't worry……the lady won't make things difficult for you."

Fengxi curled the corner of his mouth, "You're so useless right now, who would randomly add burdens to you?"

"Your failure is a small problem; messing things up is what makes a big problem!"

"So, relax!"

Fengxi patted Yinglong's head, "The lady tells you to slash whom, you go slash whom……that's enough!"

"As for the rest? I've got it all!"

The conscience of the Human Dao is thus the Dao.

"Believe me."

"The final outcome will be good."

"All sacrifices."

"All efforts."

"Will all receive a satisfying answer……"

"The Heavenly Emperor is above."

"Houtu is below."

"Wu……"

Fengxi's gaze flickered for a moment, his tone very soft.

"A group of people standing tall and firm……"

"The common people will eventually take charge of their own destiny……be masters of their own home!"

"Human Dao, one must be master of oneself!"

(End of chapter)