Chapter 606: Cross‑dressing big shot? Lifting a stone only to drop it on your own foot!

Ah this…

Fengxi's sturdy frame shook, and he almost turned stupid.

What kind of miraculous operation is this?

——He's going to become Houtu?

——Nüwa is going to become Yandi?

This isn't a mistake, right?

A mouthful of lewd talk, and right now he doesn't know whether to speak it or not.

"Calm…… I need to calm…… "

Fengxi reminded himself, 'Could it be that I've been overworked these days and hallucinated…… '

'Or maybe it's that Her Highness Nüwa just woke from her nap, feeling simple-minded…… '

'After all, Jingwei being a bit simple is fine; that's called not forgetting the original intention, returning to one's nature.'

'How could Lady Nüwa spout nonsense?'

Fengxi's shock hung on his face, showing great bewilderment toward Houtu.

"How come? You don't understand?" Houtu raised her brow, equally puzzled, "Could it be that I wasn't clear?"

"There's a bit of that." After a brief silence, Fengxi forced himself to speak, "My comprehension is a little lacking; please repeat it."

"All right." Houtu smacked her lips, extended a finger and pointed vaguely at Fengxi, "You, pretend to be me, Houtu; I, pretend to be you, Yandi…… "

"It's just that this disguise needs to be deeper, more secret…… I want to play a big game of chess!"

Houtu then explained in detail.

"……" Fengxi wanted to speak but held back, held back but wanted to; at this moment he felt his mental circuits simply couldn't keep up with the other side's tactics.

——What on earth is all this?!

What kind of big game of chess would make the leaders of the Wu Clan and humanity secretly swap identities?

Fengxi was completely bewildered.

Out of caution, he hesitated before speaking, "Your Highness Nüwa, since you've given an order, I ought to carry it out."

"But… I fear my virtue doesn't match the position; if I impersonate you, I might show flaws, be seen through, and become a laughingstock."

"Lacking virtue? No, you have it." Houtu shook her head, the corner of her mouth curving into a smile, "You've cultivated the attainment of Grand Supreme Luo, no matter how you argue—how could you lack virtue?"

"As for the flaw issue…… I don't think it's a problem."

"Little Fengxi, you've been sneaking around behind my back for years, only now revealing your cultivation…… I believe you can handle others' suspicions."

Houtu said leisurely.

Fengxi listened, then fell silent.

After a good while, he sighed softly, "You…… know?"

"How could I not know?" Houtu chuckled, "First, Goumang Zuwu is on good terms with me; second, the girl's corpse you moved is actually my incarnation!"

"How dull would I have to be to notice nothing?"

Houtu let out a soft hum, very dissatisfied with Fengxi's questioning.

"Since you already know, I won't hide anything from you anymore." Fengxi's eyes grew a little dazed, his heart felt empty yet strangely at peace, and he was about to lay everything out.

But before he could speak of the grand era‑play that Fuxi and humanity had plotted together, Houtu waved her hand generously.

"You don't need to say it…… I understand!" Nüwa, magnanimous, displayed the image of a wise ruler who "doesn't hold petty grudges against small folk," like a boss Cao who, after winning a battle, burns all the surrender letters his subordinates sent overseas without even looking, to show he bears no grudge. "Youngsters not knowing the dangers of the times, mistakenly falling into Fuxi's treacherous pit—normal! Normal!"

"You've been getting cozy with Fuxi and haven't reported to me—I'm certainly unhappy."

"But after all, it's a family matter…… Fuxi and I are so close our bones are intertwined and our tendons connected; you stuck in the middle, it's tough, but understandable."

"Distance doesn't sever closeness, right?"

Nüwa indicated understanding.

Brothers and sisters fighting—no matter what, it's still a family affair; once an outsider gets involved, no matter how you handle it, it's actually hard to satisfy both sides.

"Making up at the foot of the bed after a fight at the head, using distance to foster intimacy—are you trying to get filled in by the sea‑eye?"

Regarding this, Mr. Shen of "Daoist Friend, Please Stay" had much to say.

——Even stray cats and dogs dare to harm my brothers' business?

Sometimes…… reason…… can't be made clear.

"Besides, you can turn over a new leaf, rein in at the precipice, and that pleases me greatly." Nüwa shifted tone, praising Fengxi, "You have merits and faults; they cancel out, so I'll let bygones be bygones."

"And you, don't keep agonizing over this, stay grounded and do solid work!"

At this very moment she combined grace and authority——pointing out that Lady Nüwa certainly isn't oblivious to everything, seeing through you, Fengxi, as if nothing could be hidden from her discerning eye; yet she is reasonable and understanding, aware of how difficult it is for this servant Fengxi, like a mouse in a bellows, getting squeezed from both ends.

With such a wise and virtuous lord, as his younger brother Fengxi, how could he not devote his whole life to him?

Nüwa thought thus in her heart.

Please call her——Female Governing with the Way Nüwa!

But Nüwa was pleased.

But Fengxi's heart felt strange.

Being interrupted by her like that, the intention to lay his cards bare and speak of this era's shameless human‑dao maneuver suddenly faded.

Fuxi is a major problem.

But comparatively, the problem of humanity is the true main event!

Fuxi merely wanted Nüwa to yield.

Humanity, well…… needs to overturn the great mountain of the innate holy camp that presses down on the heads of the myriad peoples, to truly become masters of their own fate!

At this moment Nüwa herself dug up the "troublesome people" that Fuxi had intended to harm her with, then she withdrew, and told Fengxi, "Let past events drift away with the dust—you need say no more."

What is this called?

Buying the case and returning the pearl?

Picking up sesame seeds and throwing away the watermelon?

Fengxi's mood is now immensely complicated.

Fuxi has been exposed, but the Human Dao has not……

Could it be… that this is Lady Nüwa's fate?

Enough, enough……

Let's take it step by step.

After all, this is what you, Lady, requested and arranged for yourself……

Fengxi didn't want to say more, merely offering a respectful salute: "Lady, your perception is keen, your heart broad… Meeting you, Lady, is the greatest fortune of my life!"

Without you, there would be no me… I will devote all my remaining strength to help Her Highness Nüwa achieve Pangu's undertaking, in order to contend for the imperial throne of the family!

As for what comes after… that's another matter……

The last sentence was something Fengxi added to himself in his heart.

"Hmph!" Nüwa's mood was indeed happy, but she still seriously did the surface work, saying, "You mean well, but watch your words."

Is my pursuit of Pangu's accomplishment merely for my own selfish desire?

No!

I act for the countless beings of this vast world, to become a savior in this declining age, letting the masses awaken from confusion, realize they are the masters of the era, and even ants hold the power to defy heaven… Man shall conquer heaven!

Nüwa repeatedly emphasized that the Wu Clan's external united front slogan must not be forgotten.

I understand… I will keep it in mind." Fengxi said solemnly.

——Having your words, Lady, also lets me set aside my mental burden.

——Even if it's false, I take it as truth!

——Afterward, you must not blame me!

Fengxi blinked, then blinked again.

……

You have cultivated and attained the Taiyi, albeit secretly—few should know, right?

Houtu got down to business.

Yes." Fengxi nodded, "As the current Human Emperor, the living who know… aside from you and the Jumang Ancestor Witch, perhaps only the Great Sage Fuxi would know."

Right, there's also Yinglong.

Fengxi spoke the truth, but not the whole truth.

Does the identity of the Five Circuits Dao Master have any relation to the current Human Emperor?

None!

As for living beings… Luo Hou the Demon Ancestor, can that be counted as a living being?!

Definitely not!

Good." Houtu clapped her hands, "It perfectly fits my plan."

She paced back and forth, "The recent movements of the Heavenly Court are clear to both of us; this is unwillingness to stay idle, desiring an all-out war."

And the Dragon Ancestor, his ambition unchanged.

Besides that, there is still a batch of concealed ambitious individuals… like those who plotted to harm the goddess!

After a moment's hesitation, Houtu chose to continue this lie in front of Fengxi.

After all, this is the key to directly driving Fengxi to pledge allegiance to her; if this were false… Houtu would feel embarrassed seeing Fengxi's stunned, bewildered expression, and his vivid emoticon—"Lady, you are actually such an unprincipled deity!"

Moreover.

Indeed, there is a batch of ambitious individuals lying in wait—Lingbao Tianzun, Zhunti Gufo, Minghe Demon Ancestor, Di Jiang Zu Wu, Qiángliáng Zu Wu…… and so on.

Although they did not plot to harm Nüwa, Nüwa still sleeps uneasily and must take appropriate precautions.

And in this scheming, Nüwa feels her standing is still lacking…… Moreover, among those she knows, the capable ones are either untrustworthy or have an unclear relationship with Fuxi.

After thinking it over, it turns out Fengxi is the only one who can handle this alone.

Strength and strategy, nothing lacking.

More importantly, Nüwa pondered—if handled correctly, it could also form a situation where the enemy is clear and we are obscure!

When everyone assumes the leader of this intelligence department, who commands it, is merely average Houtu…… that likely means one day he will suffer a crushing fall!

From this point onward, the scheming in Nüwa's belly began to churn, and one ingenious idea after another welled up.

If we're going to play, let's play big!

I'm thinking, I'll give them a dark hand in return, so the world knows that I, Nüwa, am not to be trifled with!

Houtu clenched his fist, struck the void, and heaven and earth trembled.

I intend to draw the elite of the Wu Clan and humanity, establish an intelligence agency, and open another battlefield.

In this regard, I have my eye on you; you can undertake this great task.

Houtu looked at Fengxi, his eyes earnest.

Moreover, this does not require the Lady to lower her stature, to direct and act herself, swapping ruler and minister." Fengxi pondered.

Because I still need to set a trap, lay an ambush, and kill a group on the real battlefield!

A cold light flashed in Houtu's eyes, "Compared to the Wu Clan, humanity is a soft persimmon."

Whether it's the Heavenly Court or the Dragon Clan.

When they assess the situation, looking at humanity, they would likely consider this a decent breakthrough point, wouldn't they?

After all, the Wu Clan's mighty gathered, a hard bone to chew.

And humanity?

Except for a Human Emperor, relying on the clan's fortune, barely having the strength of Grand Unity—still mixed with some moisture, can you still produce other peak strength?

None!

Is there still any space better for carrying out operations? It doesn't exist!

This, too, is my opportunity.

Kill a few fellow Daoists sacrificing to heaven, hoping they won't have many grievances!

Digging pits and burying people, Houtu also knows a bit about it.

Fengxi secretly clicked his tongue.

Yandi Fengxi suddenly turned into Yandi Nüwa—whoever is so lucky to run into this spearhead likely can only sacrifice themselves for the Dao!

The Heavenly Court has ten Yao Marshals; losing two or three of them is not impossible.

Moreover, this could also be considered an optimization and reorganization of resources. Houtu said, then sighed.

Over these years, my endeavors haven't been very smooth.

Every chip has been banned.

In the Heavenly Court I have the status of Nüwa Emperor, but Hongjun exchanged me using the Heavenly Dao Saint's status, and part of my combat power is restrained.

Among the Wu Clan, I possess the identity of Houtu Ancestor Witch—however, a sudden change in the Reincarnation Underworld turned assistance into a burden.

Finally, fortunately there is an heir to the Human Emperor, hoped to achieve fruition, but died an untimely death.

All my heavyweight incarnations are nearly ruined.

In a rush, it's even hard to produce a presentable combat force.

At this time, your Human Emperor status is just right to make up for it.

Houtu smiled and said, 'This status, in the hands of someone whose Dao cultivation is insufficient for Great Luo, can only display the strength level of a false Grand Unity.'

If I take over the operation, it's different and can be put to great use!

If I don't act, fine; but once I act, thrashing the current Dragon Ancestor is no difficult task!

The unit for measuring Grand Unity combat power—Dragon Ancestor—was taken by Nüwa for comparison, making Fengxi understand even more clearly.

Moreover, with your covertly proving the Dao of Grand Unity and false Houtu body, even when everyone thinks I, Houtu, am half-ruined, I can still catch some people off guard.

Nüwa's abacus made a crackling sound.

The matriarch has already said this so clearly; I am not one who clings to power and status, for the greater good I should naturally agree. Fengxi's mouth twitched; saying the two words 'agree' was reluctant.

The plan has a certain feasibility.

But this requires him to make a certain sacrifice!

No blood, no tears—just losing all integrity, adding a dark history to life's journey.

This also left Fengxi somewhat bewildered.

Usually, he has done plenty of wicked deeds; theoretically, his integrity is long gone.

Why, at this time, does he still feel embarrassed?

Indeed, I still have a conscience intact, my integrity remains.

Fengxi thought it over and reached a conclusion.

He remains that virtuous, noble, and upright youth!

The integrity he once lost was merely due to difficult circumstances, temporarily set aside!

At all times, he inwardly wants to regain, cherish his reputation and virtue, become a flawless saint in the eyes of the world, and serve as a role model for all beings.

Thus, Fengxi now tries to struggle a bit, avoiding the cross-dressing problem that might arise when cosplaying as Houtu.

Just, are you sure... we can successfully swap?

There has never been such an example before... after all, merely concealing the influence of the clan's fortune is already a considerable difficulty.

"Don't worry." Houtu told him, "No matter what, I... am the creator of humanity!"

Using this privilege is enough to deceive heaven and cross the sea!

But you, however, might have some trouble... but when you choose to save the girl and bear fate.

Karmic ties, you likewise have this qualification!

Houtu said it clearly and straightforwardly.

Fengxi, however, wanted to cry but had no tears.

What is this?

Is this like lifting a stone only to drop it on one's own foot!

(End of chapter)