Chapter 619: Nine Nine Nine: Battle the World Again, the Human Race's Essence Nowhere to Hide

After experiencing some things, Nüwa gained growth.

Likewise, she also felt alarmed and fearful of her brother's infiltrative methods, feeling it was terrifying.

Because beforehand, even Fengxi—her top aide under her command—had been bribed!

So…

Sometimes, Nüwa looks at anyone with scrutiny… it's truly a lesson from past mistakes, she cannot help but guard against it!

However.

No matter how much precaution is taken, things still need to be done.

All that can be said is, strengthen investigation, strengthen vigilance… it's truly unavoidable, and one must also be able to have a clear idea.

So, Dating… any problems?

"Yandi" summoned this new-generation human hero, after a seemingly ordinary exchange of pleasantries, behind the scenes he had already activated the authority of reincarnation, thoroughly investigating his ancestry eighteen generations back, digging inside and out, leaving no trace.

Such a method should be flawless.

After all, in this world, in this era, is there anyone who can match her understanding of the Dao of reincarnation?

Surely there is none!

Even if Nüwa at this moment is not in her prime state, Houtu's avatar is still being temporarily stood in for by someone.

But, Nüwa must not be offended!

Nüwa still has confidence, she will not misjudge.

Crossing the mist of time, breaking through all emptiness, a blank-slate background appears.

Of course, on that white paper there is still a black dot, which serves as a label, a certification.

However, upon seeing this black dot, Nüwa was not startled but delighted, and she was very pleased with Dating.

—This is a good child.

His background is pure.

He has no association with those sneaky, flirtatious trash.

Even if one says his mind, temperament, and wisdom are outrageously excellent, possessing supreme breadth and ambition, his capacity to bear and carry the Human Dao is terrifying to the extreme, completely defying reason.

But, all of this has an explanation that is unexpected yet reasonable!

—Emerging in response to fate!

In accordance with the great fortune of reincarnation, bearing the great wish of all beings, condensing a single sincere thought, he is born to go eat that meal of the Fengdu Great Emperor!

One could say, this is personally endorsed by the Human Dao, with the Human Dao's certification.

—That black dot is a product of the Human Dao, impossible to forge!

After all, the Human Dao… relies on Honghuang's Pangu!

The Human Dao has even stamped its seal.

What else could Nüwa possibly doubt?

If not for the poise and cultivation of a generation's empress, and the ladylike behavior cultivated over time, Nüwa would probably have burst out laughing proudly.

After seeing Dating off, Nüwa's spirits were lifted.

"Heaven helps me!"

"No, it's the Human Dao that helps me!"

"Those who gain the Dao receive much help; those who lose it receive little… hahaha, little Fengxi's reform handling in the Underworld is really not bad!"

"It actually stirred the latent consciousness bias of the Human Dao, directly delivering the big gift package to my face!"

"Mmm… mmm mmm!"

Nüwa shook her head and swayed her body, extremely pleased, "Looks like the Human Dao… still has a conscience, huh!"

"Knowing to share the emperor's worries… also knowing how to act to achieve mutual benefit, to set this era right!"

"Alas!"

"What a pity, it's just too slow."

"Only now reacting, letting the overall situation deteriorate to this point… what were you doing earlier?"

Nüwa let out a somewhat dissatisfied sigh.

Gaining Long, then gazing at Shu—human nature.

However, soon Nüwa restrained this greed.

Having it is already good; how could one still hope for more?

People, if they know contentment, can always be happy and will not lose themselves.

Suppressing her joyful mood, she no longer needed to overly obsess over the Heavenly Court's mischief; Nüwa picked up her pen to write, to improve Dating's treatment, to plan helpers… these tasks may not necessarily let this Fengdu Great Emperor implement faster, but they can eliminate many unnecessary troubles.

For it is foreseeable that the Demon Race side will certainly try every means to obstruct, and even not rule out assassination!

Fortunately, the Underworld… is Houtu's, or Houtu's territory.

"Yandi" notified Houtu, giving a detailed and thorough notice of Dating's situation, so that he could make arrangements for taking over, arranging, protecting, building momentum, etc.

Speaking of which, it's also heartbreaking.

If one lacks the power to change the era, it's inevitable to be changed by the era.

Perhaps it begins with the selection of saints in the Zixiao Palace?

Traffic forces rise; even fragrant wine fears deep alleys.

Even if one themselves has sufficient talent.

But if external safeguards are not in place, one inevitably suffers some losses from competition, wasting unnecessary mental energy for nothing.

And now, it is again a critical moment, vaguely determining the future direction of the Underworld!

Not a moment's delay can be allowed.

Thus, one must grit their teeth and seize the high ground of public opinion… If you don't occupy this high ground, someone else will.

Still fine.

Fengxi has always been very reassuring to Nüwa in handling this matter.

Able to surpass many predecessors, with arrangements made thoroughly and meticulously.

"Mm, rest assured."

Fengxi replied to Nüwa with a brief, powerful answer, making this female sage nod in satisfaction; he then shifted his thoughts, eagerly planning to muster troops and generals, itching to test himself on the eastern battlefield of the Honghuang mountains and rivers, where the witch‑demon war is fiercest.

There, it had already become a frenzy of slaughter——

Dragons battle in the wild, their blood dark yellow!

But what Nüwa did not know was.

After she and Fengxi ended their call, the human emperor who was standing in for Houtu let out a soft sigh.

"Human Dao Certification… yes, it truly is Human Dao Certification, it couldn't be more genuine."

Around Fengxi, ripples of time rose, undulations of years swayed, and in the dim a grand mandate enveloped him—that was the vast will of the Human Dao!

"But… Human Dao… could it not be a trap?"

"Habits kill people, my Lady Nüwa!"

"Everyone treats the Human Dao as easy money to swindle."

"But also…"

"Who would have thought that Honghuang and the August Emperor, these two Majesties of Pangu, would so shockingly cast aside propriety to conspire? In the end, I emerged as this oddball."

"Not seeing through this layer, it's no wonder they don't take the Human Dao Certification seriously… and even think it's a good thing."

"But having said that, this could indeed be considered a good thing… until the final showdown."

Fengxi treads upon the flow of time, gradually drifting away.

Many things are indeed real.

Yet when all these genuine things are combined, they form the most ridiculous lie.

"The Great Court, Human Dao Certification—did it arise as the situation demanded?"

"Of course not!"

Fengxi even cut himself down, severing the once‑unified past, using it to bear the Great Dao of yin virtue and blessings—this is the core of the Netherworld's operation, then adding the insights on reincarnation gained during his tenure as the acting Houtu……

Thus, the Great Court was born!

Fengxi himself is part of the Human Dao, the crystallization of good thoughts, the spokesman for the bottom line.

What he puts forth—could the Human Dao possibly fail to acknowledge it?!

Not only will it acknowledge it, but it will also affix a label saying it arose as the situation demanded.

"Of course."

In fact, there could be no better candidate for the Abundant Capital Great Emperor than this.

The goodness of the Human Dao is inherently meant to suppress evil, to bear and resolve karmic sins!

This is part of Fengxi's regular duties!

But fate toys with people, and the times are harsh.

Many developments have piled up, hard to reverse, forcing Fengxi to act indirectly, temporarily setting aside his regular work, just to hide his actions from the myriad ancient gods and sages, in order to achieve his ultimate ideal.

——to suppress all primordial deities, represent the myriad peoples, and grasp the utmost authority of speech!

In this process, one must also grit one's teeth to handle certain household matters… after all, if those household affairs are mishandled, they will expand without limit, causing extremely severe consequences.

The household affairs of Pangu!

Nüwa rolls up her sleeves, ready to trounce the Great Sage Fuxi… even if just once!

The Great Sage Fuxi must suppress Nüwa's mischief and uphold the dignity of the family elder!

Fengxi stands between them, squeezed by the two great mountains of paternal and maternal lines, trembling, receiving anger from both sides.

People say a clean official finds it hard to settle family affairs… and that's not false.

Where is there any tranquil passage of time?

It's all Fengxi shouldering burdens and pressing forward!

But bearing burdens… is not limitless.

Sometimes Fengxi pondered future hardships, feeling neither inside nor outside human, occasionally anger rising from his heart, evil growing toward his courage, giving birth to thoughts of grave treason.

——Or else, when the time comes, simply feign ignorance, help Lady Nüwa hack a few axes at the Great Sage Fuxi to let her vent; then, act as if suddenly enlightened, decisively switch sides, clear oneself, and in turn aid Fuxi in suppressing Nüwa to turn the tide?

That's not without merit!

It's just that the timing must be seized just right, not letting any hint leak out.

Otherwise……

A mixed‑gender doubles match is hard to escape.

"I'm having a tough time!"

Fengxi let out a deep sigh, traversing ages of time, guiding the burial of the Great Court with Jieyin, his mouth holding nothing back.

"You're struggling, am I not?"

The Great Court lowered its brows and eyes, as if awakening from a dream, penetrating the past, clearly understanding its original intention.

"I never expected that after my nine‑nine‑ninth battle for the world, I'd end up with this mess… it's too much!"

"Even the dead aren't spared… please, just act like humans!"

"Isn't this a good thing? You've become the Blaze Emperor—even if only posthumously ennobled." Fengxi said with a smile, "From now on, you'll found your own lineage… the title 'Great Court' can henceforth open a clan, enjoying endless reverence and offerings from later generations."

"And you, as the ancestor of this line, may be called 'Jia'—fortunate enough… celebrate Jia, celebrate Jia!"

"Moreover, the Abundant Capital Emperor awaits your succession… what great blessings!"

Countless ancient gods and sages have sought it, yet none have obtained it.

"Not obtaining it? I don't think so." Nine, nine, nine… no, I should say it's Qingjia—his face showed no joy, only helplessness—as he said, "I, the Great Emperor Fengdu, bear so much karma… even ordinary mighty beings, upon seeing it, would steer clear."

Bearing the sorrow of all beings, even if one's nature is transcendent, there is no possibility of being corroded by resentment and collapsing, nor of being driven mad… but this is actually a disaster! To ceaselessly resolve grief and resentment, to free the dead souls of their sins—there is no escape!

Look, this unpaid overtime… am I suffering or not?

Even Hongjun couldn't possibly bear this pressure!

After all, what I face is the sorrow and madness of all humanity!

Qingjia… I truly wish this name could be changed to "Leave Request".

Moreover…

Yandi… this posthumously conferred title of Yandi!

Qingjia let out a long sigh, "As a special person who has had dealings with the Blue Emperor, I know the ins and outs of this—I'm fed up!"

This is a trap!

We're just waiting for Lady Nüwa!

The Great Emperor Fengdu is replaced every three thousand years.

Which day, my title of Yandi departs—departing still due to accident, still due to being a stand‑in—and thus causing all this, is still another suitable candidate to bear the role of 'worker,' namely Lady Houtu…

Tsk tsk tsk tsk… fine, you lot!

While settling karma on one hand, they set a trap on the other.

I just don't know how loudly Lady will wail when she reviews the aftermath.

Qingjia was moved by his comrades' integrity, "With such painstaking scheming, doesn't your conscience hurt?"

I too am merely doing this for self‑preservation.

Fengxi's gaze dimmed, "I have already laid my cards before Lady Nüwa, telling her I was once bribed by Majesty Fuxi."

This way, no matter what, Lady should have grown suspicious.

Princess Nüwa is a very interesting person.

When she trusts you, it is a wholehearted trust; no matter what you do, she can calmly observe, not pointing fingers, thinking well of you, and neither affirming nor denying your criticisms.

But once doubt arises… over the long years, it will continually sprout like a seed, constantly scrutinizing, slowly feeling out the truth.

Fengxi chuckled, "I think it won't be long before Lady Nüwa imposes a special cognition upon me."

Because I can't stay hidden forever… I can't conceal it any longer—I must step into the spotlight!

And once I step into the spotlight, there will always be things that can't be fully explained—after all, I originally had problems!

Moreover, my past relationship with the Blue Emperor was ambiguous… you should know that the affairs of the Five Emperors have always been a thorn in Lady's heart, especially those of Yandi and Huangdi.

Back then, I was so outstanding, yet so inexplicable, and still deeply entangled with the Blue Emperor—no need to think, Lady will surely scrutinize me with a special gaze, filling in the blanks with wild guesses.

But I must admit, Lady's intuition is incredibly sharp… I even suspect that long ago she already sensed some possibility pointing to the true form of Huangdi, yet she has held her tongue, not wanting to suspect her own ministers.

"What possibility?" Qingjia listened, entranced, and asked a follow‑up.

"The Heavenly Dao—there is Heavenly Dao essence, which gave rise to a patriarch of the Dao." Fengxi pointed to heaven, then to himself, "Then, the human race's human essence, becoming Huangdi or transforming into nourishment for Huangdi's growth… isn't that also possible?"

And once the Dao patriarch appears, he struggles for freedom, seeking to overturn the very existence that created him—could humanity truly be the exception?

I can tell that Lady's attitude toward human essence is rather complex.

It is both delight and worry.

This can be regarded as her very special child, worrying about walking the path of rebellion.

And as for me… Fengxi shook his head, "Among humanity, the more outstanding my performance, the more I align with the people's image of a leader, the more the collective will of humanity resonates with me, the more the fortune of humanity and I become one—then naturally that is the form of human essence."

You say, could Lady's heart not tremble?

What if… she merely makes a connection?

Hmm, like what if human essence strove for freedom, thereby crushing Yandi's power, and in the process silencing the Wu Clan, so that no outsider or elder could point fingers at humanity… wouldn't that be perfectly reasonable?

Fengxi spread his hands.

Qingjia's mouth twitched, he had nothing to say.

After all…

What Fengxi will do in the future cannot be said to be exactly the same; it can only be said to be completely consistent.

Their deeds will overlap, like yellow mud falling into one's pants—no amount of washing can clean it out!

Moreover…

(End of chapter)