Chapter 625: Xuanyuan, the Dragon Ancestor's Counterattack Underway!

Different standings, the Dragon Ancestor looks at the Human Emperor and finds him unpleasant no matter how he looks.

However, he also couldn't help but admit that Yandi truly had something extraordinary, daring to use himself as bait and personally entering danger!

This also forced the Dragon Ancestor into an awkward situation, leaving him with no choice but to pick one of two options.

The two paths diverge; no matter how the Great Sage Dragon Ancestor chooses, the human race will not lose.

If they want to preserve the achievements of the Dragon Totem, the Dragon Clan must fight to the death with the Heavenly Court on the front lines… Although the human race gains no advantage, it actually safeguards the overall situation.

If the Dragon Clan continues to cause trouble, lays all cards on the table, preserves its strength to better contend for Pangu, and abandons the Wu Clan's overall situation… then the human race will respond in kind, kicking out the Dragon Totem, cleansing the interior, which is likewise a transformation and sublimation.

——The Human Emperor has bound the Dragon Totem together with the overall situation!

This is also why the Dragon Ancestor feels torn and wants to spit blood.

The Dragon Clan may profit greatly, but the human race will never lose.

If you look after the big picture, I will seek common ground while reserving differences; if you act selfishly, I will eliminate hidden dangers.

The human race wants unity, but will not compromise without limits for the sake of unity!

In Yandi's eyes, Gonggong Ancestor Witch saw a will with sharp edges fully exposed, such determination, such brilliance.

Determined, brilliant, as if even with a Pangu blocking the way and endless exploitation, they would still bravely swing their sword and beat it until it's looking for teeth all over the ground!

Whether they can beat it is one matter.

Whether they dare to fight is another matter.

At this moment, the Human Emperor is precisely the time to dare to war and dare to strike!

This made the Dragon Ancestor wary and contemplative; after a long while he spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Yandi, since you're not afraid of death, I won't advise you either… good words can't persuade a damned ghost!"

The Dragon Ancestor said indifferently, "My Dragon Clan will naturally do what needs to be done."

"However… the Dragon Totem ought to be the Dragon Clan's, and must be the Dragon Clan's!"

The Dragon Ancestor compromised.

To preserve the Dragon Totem's achievements, not abandoning the investment of ages, after weighing his options he steadied his resolve and decided that his troops would fight to the death with the Heavenly Court on that Great Wall front line!

Defend!

Defend to the death!

Defend with one's life!

Of course.

Having suffered a loss once, he didn't want to suffer the same loss again, so he decided to plug the loophole and do something.

Thus, when Yandi eased his smile and amiably said, "The Dragon Totem is naturally under the Dragon Clan's interpretive authority; as a sovereign of an age, how could he covet a comrade's property?", he completely dismissed his earlier threat as nonexistent, his skin a little thick…

The Dragon Ancestor was dissatisfied, got straight to the point, and nailed the matter down completely.

"I don't believe you."

"As far as I can see, no Human Emperor is a soft touch."

"The Qing Emperor isn't."

"You aren't either."

"You are qualified sovereigns, so you have too many schemes; being dragged into this field by you, I might not be able to outplay you."

The Dragon Ancestor was almost pointing at their noses and cursing—"You lot, every one of you is too scheming."

"Originally, your heir was rather honest, with some moral bottom line… too bad she died."

The Dragon Ancestor said wistfully, causing Yandi's face to darken, his mood complex—both sad and glad—until these emotions turned into anger, adding another note to the Dragon Ancestor's little black book.

After all……

Honest?

What the hell is this?

You damn it, just say it straight—Nüwa is lacking in common sense!

Praising honest virtue is originally a happy matter.

But relating it to the context, however you think about it, something feels off…… this is practically cursing someone, right?

"Dare to scold me…… noted, noted!"

The little villain in Yandi's heart jumped up and down.

She holds a grudge like crazy!

Whoever dares to say she lacks common sense, she tells others she doesn't lack it, she just has a small mind!

The Dragon Ancestor didn't know the little grudge in Yandi's heart—that's a real grudge‑holding expert.

He is still struggling for his own interests, so the future won't repeat today's defeat.

The interpretation of the Dragon Totem is up to him alone!

"Rather than keep scheming with you, it's better to lay all cards on the table and determine ownership." The Dragon Ancestor's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

"What do you want to do?" Yandi countered.

"In the Dragon Totem System, when a…… Human Race Sovereign appears, he commands the age!"

"Impossible!" Yandi slammed the table, emotions aroused, "How could the Human Emperor's position be given to an outsider?"

"You just said the same about the Dragon Clan!" the Dragon Ancestor said indifferently.

This calmed Yandi's mood somewhat; his eyes narrowed, light flashed—he seemed to be pondering, yet also inspecting.

Suddenly he nodded, "Alright, this isn't impossible."

"Huh?" Yandi's ready agreement surprised the Dragon Ancestor, who became wary.

"However……" Yandi shifted tone, "I also have some demands and limits; your Dragon Clan side must agree."

"Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss!"

Yandi's words were blunt and straightforward.

Yandi's words were blunt and straightforward.

"Please speak." The Dragon Ancestor said, enunciating each word, "If it is unreasonable, I will not agree."

"Please speak." The Dragon Ancestor said, enunciating each word, "If it is unreasonable, I will not agree."

"First."

Translation: '"First."'

Yandi raised a finger and said, "I don't care about your background or past life; if you want to become the supreme leader, you must compete fairly, legally, and compliantly as a pure-blooded human, beat your opponents, and only then can you assume the position."

Translation: Yandi raised a finger, "I don't care who you pick as the candidate or what their past life was, but to ascend to the position of Human Sovereign, they must participate in a fair, legal, and compliant competition as a pure-blooded human, defeat their rivals, and only then can they take the throne!" Need to keep meaning. Let's craft: Yandi raised one finger and said, "I don't care whom you select as the candidate or what their previous incarnation was, but to ascend to the position of Human Sovereign, they must participate in a fair, lawful, and compliant competition as a pure-blooded human, defeat their opponents, and only then can they take the throne!"

"I cannot secretly grant favors and trample on humanity's justice!"

Translation: "I cannot secretly grant favors and trample upon the justice of humanity!" Or "I cannot privately bestow benefits and trample on humanity's fairness!" Let's translate: "I cannot secretly grant favors and trample upon humanity's justice!"

"No problem." The Dragon Ancestor nodded.

Translation: "No problem." The Dragon Ancestor nodded.

"Second."

Translation: '"Second."'

Yandi raised a second finger and said, "Such a special human supreme leader, during his term, we will grant him authority and status... but there is a precondition!"

Translation: Yandi raised a second finger, "Such a special Human Sovereign, during his term, we humanity will grant him authority and status... but there is a precondition!" Let's refine: Yandi raised a second finger and said, "Such a special Human Sovereign, during his term, we humanity will grant him authority and status... but there is a precondition!"

"His conduct must not harm humanity's interests; he must act with the greater good in mind!"

Translation: "His conduct must not harm humanity's interests; he must act from the standpoint of the greater good!" Or "His behavior must not damage humanity's interests; he must start from the overall situation!" Let's translate: "His conduct must not harm humanity's interests; he must proceed from the standpoint of the greater good!"

"Moreover!"

"Furthermore!"

He must accept that, aside from authority and status, his influence over humanity's will and his control over humanity's shares are far inferior to that of a pure-blooded Human Emperor like me.

He must accept that, apart from authority and status, his influence over humanity's will and his control over humanity's shares are far inferior to that of a pure-blooded Human Emperor like me.

The Human Emperor is the supreme leader of humanity.

Translation: "The Human Emperor is the Human Sovereign."

But the supreme leader of humanity may not necessarily wear the hat of the Human Emperor.

Translation: "But the Human Sovereign does not necessarily get to wear the Human Emperor's cap." Or "But being Human Sovereign doesn't necessarily mean one can wear the Human Emperor's hat." We'll translate: "However, being the Human Sovereign does not necessarily entitle one to wear the Human Emperor's hat."

It's like a company.

Translation: "It's like a company."

Some general managers step down and go to the board of directors, holding shares; even after stepping down, they still retain authority.

Translation: "Some general managers, upon stepping down, go to the board of directors, retain shareholdings, and still wield authority after retirement." Let's translate: "Some general managers, when they step down, go to the board of directors, hold onto shares, and still retain authority."

Some general managers... after they leave, things may not cool down completely, but if they still want to meddle in the future, it becomes very difficult.

Translation: "Some general managers, well... after they leave, the tea may grow cold, but if they still want to meddle in the future, it becomes very difficult." Let's translate: "Some general managers, well... after they depart, the tea may grow cold, but if they still want to interfere later, it becomes very difficult."

Gonggong, the ancestral shaman, heard this and fell into deep thought for a while.

Translation: "Gonggong the Ancestral Witch listened, then fell into deep thought for a while." Let's translate: "Gonggong the Ancestral Witch listened, then sank into contemplation for a moment."

This made the atmosphere in the Ancestral Shrine hall become much more oppressive.

Translation: "This made the atmosphere in the Ancestral Witch Hall become much more oppressive." Let's translate: "This made the atmosphere in the Ancestral Witch Hall grow much more oppressive."

After a long while, not knowing what the Dragon Ancestor had thought of, his expression eased.

Translation: "After a long while, not knowing what the Dragon Ancestor had thought of, his expression softened." Let's translate: "After a long while, not knowing what the Dragon Ancestor had thought of, his expression eased."

"Okay."

Translation: '"Okay."'

The Dragon Ancestor nodded, seeming completely unfazed, as if these demands meant nothing to him.

Translation: "The Dragon Ancestor nodded, appearing completely unfazed, as if these demands meant nothing to him." Let's translate: "The Dragon Ancestor nodded, seeming completely unfazed, as if these demands meant nothing to him."

"However, you have already made two demands."

Translation: '"However, you have already made two demands."'

"Then I will likewise make two demands; I hope you can agree—this isn't too much, is it?"

Translation: '"Then I will likewise put forward two demands, hoping you will agree—this is not too much, right?"'

The Dragon Ancestor asked the Human Emperor with a smile.

Translation: "The Dragon Ancestor asked the Human Emperor with a smile."

Yandi narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "Very well—provided you make clear what 'not excessive' means."

Translation: "Yandi narrowed his eyes and calmly said, 'Fine—as long as you understand what "not excessive" means.'" Let's translate: "Yandi narrowed his eyes, calmly saying, 'Fine—as long as you understand what "not excessive" means.'"

"I naturally understand."

Translation: '"I naturally understand."'

"First."

Translation: '"First."'

The Dragon Ancestor said lightly, "Now!"

Translation: '"Now!" the Dragon Ancestor said lightly.' Let's translate: "The Dragon Ancestor said indifferently, 'Now!'"

"I will start right now, letting the talents of the Dragon Totem System begin the trials to become the supreme leader of humanity!"

Translation: '"I will now begin, letting the talents of the Dragon Totem System start the trials for the Human Sovereign!"' Let's translate: '"I will now begin, letting the talents of the Dragon Totem System embark on the trials for the Human Sovereign!"'

"You're in a hurry?" Yandi retorted.

Translation: '"You're in a hurry?" Yandi asked back.'

"Yes, I'm afraid that if we wait too long, you'll change your mind and refuse to honor the agreement." The Dragon Ancestor did not hide his vigilance and wariness.

Translation: '"Yes, I'm afraid that if we wait too long, you'll turn hostile and deny the debt." The Dragon Ancestor did not hide his wariness and vigilance.' Let's translate: '"Yes, I fear that if we wait too long, you'll turn against me and renege." The Dragon Ancestor did not conceal his wariness and vigilance.'

Over the years, he has dealt with two Human Emperors.

Translation: "Over these years, he has dealt with two Human Emperors." Let's translate: "Over the years, he has dealt with two Human Emperors."

But each one left a deep impression on him, making him feel how difficult they are to deal with.

Translation: "But each one left a deep impression on him, feeling profoundly difficult to deal with." Let's translate: "But each one left a deep impression on him, feeling profoundly difficult to deal with."

The Qing Emperor was like that.

Translation: "The Azure Emperor was like that."

Yandi... is also like that!

Translation: "Yandi... was like that too!"

He truly placed the Yandi before him on the same guard level as he treated the Qing Emperor, not sparing the use of the utmost vigilance in dealing with him.

Translation: "He truly regarded the Yandi before him with the same vigilance he had for the Azure Emperor, sparing no use of the utmost caution in dealing with him." Let's translate: "He truly regarded the Yandi before him with the same vigilance he had for the Azure Emperor, sparing no use of the utmost caution in dealing with him."

Things like "turning face and not recognizing people"... teammates sacrificing themselves to heaven, boundless magical power...

Translation: "Like turning against comrades, sacrificing teammates to heaven, having boundless magical power..." Let's translate: "Like turning against comrades, sacrificing teammates to heaven, having boundless magical power..."

And so on, and so on.

Translation: "And so on, and so forth."

These are all things he needs to guard against in advance.

Translation: "These are all things he needs to guard against in advance."

After all, there is a kind of debt not repaid called "the creditor's whole family dies violently," so you don't have to repay the money.

Translation: "After all, there is a kind of debt non-payment called 'the creditor's whole family dies violently, so no repayment is needed.'" Let's translate: "After all, there is a kind of debt non-payment where the creditor's whole family meets a violent demise, so no repayment is required."

What if the creditor lives very comfortably and won't die anytime soon?

Translation: '"What, the creditor lives very well and won't die anytime soon?"' Let's translate: '"What, the creditor lives comfortably and won't die anytime soon?"'

Then let him "be" killed violently!

Translation: '"Then let him be violently killed!"' Let's translate: '"Then let him suffer a violent death!"'

Therefore, the Dragon Ancestor does not want to wait; he plans to settle payment and delivery with Yandi in one hand each.

Translation: "Therefore, the Dragon Ancestor does not want to wait; he plans to trade with Yandi, handing over money and goods simultaneously." Let's translate: "Therefore, the Dragon Ancestor does not want to wait; he plans to trade with Yandi, exchanging money and goods at the same time."

Do it!

Translation: '"Do it!"'

Let's do it now!

Translation: '"Let's get it done now!"'

"Cang!" Yandi's eyes suddenly sharpened, he laughed angrily, "You have a lot of nerve!"

Translation: '"Azure!" Yandi's eyes sharpened instantly, he laughed angrily, "You have gall!"' Let's translate: '"Azure!" Yandi's eyes sharpened instantly, he laughed angrily, "You have gall!"'

"Are you forcing this emperor to abdicate?"

Translation: '"Are you forcing this emperor to abdicate?"'

He is Yandi, but he is not merely Yandi!

Translation: "He is Yandi, but he is not merely Yandi!"

Nüwa never imagined that such a day would come... she has been forced into the palace!

Translation: "Nüwa never imagined that such a day would come…… she has been forced into the palace!" Let's translate: "Nüwa never imagined that such a day would come…… she has been forced into the palace!"

You must know!

Translation: '"You must know!"'

Even when Fuxi caused trouble, he did so secretly, starting by bribing her top general.

Translation: "Even Fuxi's scheming is done secretly, starting with bribing her top general!" Let's translate: "Even Fuxi's scheming is done covertly, beginning with bribing her foremost general!"

From this perspective, the gall of the Azure Dragon Great Sage is truly enormous enough to cover the sky.

Translation: "In this regard, the gall of the Azure Dragon Great Sage is truly vast enough to encompass the heavens." Let's translate: "In this regard, the Azure Dragon Great Sage's gall is truly vast enough to encompass the heavens."

"Yes, that's the idea." The Dragon Ancestor nodded, "But I see you don't seem keen on it, and Nüwa would surely protest; after thinking it over, I decided to forget it."

Translation: '"I do have that idea." The Dragon Ancestor nodded, "But I see you may not be pleased, and Nüwa would surely protest, so after thinking, I'll forget it."' Let's translate: '"I do have that idea." The Dragon Ancestor nodded, "But I see you may not be pleased, and Nüwa would surely protest, so after thinking, I'll forget it."'

"No need to cultivate a heir; just take over your position directly."

Translation: '"No need to become a crown prince; just take over your position directly."'

"But he must become a regional lord, with the qualification to run for succession in the future!"

Translation: '"But he must become a regional lord, with the qualification to compete for succession in the future!"'

"This is my bottom line."

Translation: '"This is my bottom line."'

The Dragon Ancestor said.

Translation: "The Dragon Ancestor said."

"This is a major matter..." Yandi hesitated.

Translation: '"This is a matter of great importance……" Yandi hesitated.'

"You can accept the existence of the White Emperor, and you, Yandi, previously had plans to retire and nurture—those are all high-ranking officials, no, they are feudal lords!" The Dragon Ancestor's gaze was off, "Each calls themselves king or emperor, but before me they cannot pass... where is your sincerity?"

Translation: '"You can accept the existence of the White Emperor; you Yandi previously had plans to retire, each a regional governor—no, a vassal king!" The Dragon Ancestor's eyes were wrong, "Each calls themselves king or emperor, but before me they cannot pass…… where is the sincerity?"' Let's translate: '"You can accept the existence of the White Emperor; you Yandi previously had plans to retire, each a regional governor—no, a vassal king!" The Dragon Ancestor's eyes narrowed, "Each calls themselves king or emperor, yet before me they cannot pass…… where is the sincerity?"'

His strong questioning.

Yandi heard the words, sank into thought, and then slowly nodded, "That works."

"I have approved your first request."

"That's more like it." Dragon Ancestor relaxed his brows, "Besides this request, I have a second request."

The talents I have selected, the trial path they step onto—I will decide its content.

"Oh? You still want to be an examiner?" Yandi gave a half-smile, "But it's not impossible; however, it must align with the values of our human race, and requires my consent."

"Values? Of course they will comply." Dragon Ancestor's face showed a hint of mockery, "You before, weren't you always talking to me about the so-called 'big picture'?"

"For this big picture, my Dragon Race youths will hold the line to the death, not retreat half a step, filling the battlefield with flesh and blood!"

"Likewise, for this big picture."

Human-race talents bearing the Dragon Totem system, who personally go to the battlefield and undertake missions to the Dragon Race, under the name of the greater good and righteousness, will gain the respect and obedience of countless Dragon Race, unite under his command, receive endless acclaim, and thus achieve the most stunning and glorious feats of war.

Look!

Such talent, becoming the sovereign of the human race, isn't that perfectly reasonable?

"You're cheating!" Upon hearing this, Yandi immediately understood the hidden motive—this is using the Dragon Race's battle achievements to pave the way, to pad his political achievements!

On all sides, the Dragon Race bears the front line, sacrificing countless... then let this sacrifice be reused, paving the way for our own people!

"Each to each." Dragon Ancestor said calmly, "In your human race, what the goddess did back then—wasn't that cheating?"

Undertaking a mission to reincarnation, securing a green passage for the human race, merit boundless... hehe!

Passing the left hand to the right, you lot aren't exactly unskilled at this, are you?

Dragon Ancestor is quite thick-headed, openly criticizing a hidden secret among the human race.

Yandi's face drooped a bit, and he felt embarrassed.

Excessive!

Too excessive!

To expose shortcomings to one's face, this is too lacking in virtue!

However, considering the need to keep her identity concealed, Nüwa temporarily swallowed this anger, to settle the score later.

Of course, even if the score is settled later, don't expect her to have a pleasant tone right now.

"Undertaking a mission to reincarnation is not rushing to the battlefield." Yandi's tone was laced with sarcasm, quite biting, "On the battlefield, there are naturally supervising officers, and merit evaluation is clear-cut; it cannot be substituted."

Who contributed what, anyone who wants to nitpick can sort it out clearly.

Daoist friend Dragon Ancestor, you must not send a fool over, who does nothing and later slaps gold on his face—that would be quite difficult.

All one can do is occasionally blow hot air, claiming which great battle he commanded, which campaign he contributed strategies to...

If exposed, it would be quite embarrassing!

"Please rest assured, Yandi." Dragon Ancestor said calmly, "The person I select will naturally take full command of the battlefield, direct the war, rather than be a mere spectator!"

"Oh ho!" Yandi clapped pretentiously, "Is that so! That really is a remarkable person!"

Just hope it's not a rookie going out, letting an incompetent general exhaust the three armies!

"How could that be?" Gonggong Ancestor Witch twitched the corner of his mouth, "I still have great confidence in myself!"

Upon these words, the whole hall fell silent.

One after another, the ancestor witches looked at him, moved.

If they didn't mishear...

"Time drifts on, ages fade away..." Dragon Ancestor seemed to chant, as the power of time spread over his body, engulfing his shadow, reflected, and it seemed as if the same great being walked toward different futures.

In the darkness, a red dragon appeared!

It bore great power, traversing the ages, disrupting spacetime, heading to the past, then falling down, opening a segment of a person's life.

That person is called……

Fangxun!

……

What a grand scheme, what a great sacrifice!

Yandi said solemnly, "You actually pressed down such a huge stake!"

"Not bad." Dragon Ancestor didn't mind, "Just imitating Nüwa's play... that goddess, isn't she also not weak?"

"Be careful of being knocked down, you would suffer heavy losses!" Yandi said ambiguously.

"Won't happen... having learned from Nüwa's precedent, I will be very cautious." Dragon Ancestor smiled faintly, "The human sovereign should better focus his attention on himself."

Don't let it happen that Fangxun goes to war, commands the great army, and achieves brilliant feats.

And you, the human sovereign leading troops, in the end only lose soldiers and generals, suffer defeat and loss.

Gonggong Ancestor Witch looked at Yandi with interest, "I won't actively seize power, that's true, but if the people turn against you, the masses of the human race push for you, turn away from you, and instead support Fangxun, letting him ascend to the position of sovereign..."

Then I too am quite helpless!

All I can do is recite a couple of poems, then reluctantly take on the work!

And according to my judgment... this scene, perhaps it's quite likely to happen!

Gonggong calculated on his fingers, a smile appeared on his face.

After all, I seriously thought it over and realized... in the eyes of the Heavenly Court, targeting the human race is far more meaningful than targeting the Dragon Race.

Killing my Dragon Race, making deals with the Dragon Race, the only ones who benefit are the human race, right?

The Demon Race is vying for the leading role against the human race; the Dragon Race... for now still has to stay on the sidelines.

So if the human sovereign appears on the battlefield, he will surely draw even more hatred than my Dragon Race!

Then...

Perhaps I will have the chance to witness an unparalleled battle!

Yandi!

Dragon Ancestor had been holding back his pent-up frustration for a long time; finally at this moment he successfully marshaled with a backhand.

"You, take care…… don't die!"

(End of chapter)