Chapter 626

I won't die.

Yandi's words were resonant and powerful.

"Alas! Human Emperor… this isn't up to you to decide." Gonggong Zu Wu's face bore sorrow and grief, yet his eyes were full of smiles, "If a group of Yao Marshals and Yao Emperors, risking the cost, plus a shameless attitude, seek an opportunity to surround and kill you…"

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"Then perhaps a tragedy like that of your daughter Nüwa will reenact!"

"Alas, alas!"

Longzu mourned in advance, as if at a funeral.

"Hmph!"

This made Yandi displeased; he flicked his sleeve, 'Cang!'

"Just take care of yourself!"

"How I, Yandi, am is none of your concern… but that Fangxun, I hope he knows that years ago an old dragon grew two extra eyes for no reason and died a miserable death!"

"Hahaha!" Longzu laughed heartily, "How could that be?"

"I won't make the same mistake twice!"

He had full confidence in Fangxun, for this would be his strongest bearing on the road to sovereignty!

——His benevolence is like heaven, his wisdom like gods. Approaching him is like the sun, looking up to him is like clouds. Wealthy yet not arrogant, noble yet not complacent. Able to clearly cultivate virtue, to be close to the nine clans. When the nine clans are harmonious, he regulates the people. The people become enlightened, uniting all nations!

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This will be an ideal ruler!

He is also the culmination of Longtu Teng!

Longzu has such determination.

"Then let's wait and see!"

Yandi narrowed his eyes, seeming resentful yet forcibly enduring, keeping calm to handle the clan's affairs.

And when the leaders of the human and dragon clans settled who would be cannon fodder on the front line, confirmed the participation of the human-dragon allied forces, this Wu Clan meeting had turned over ninety-nine percent of its agenda.

The dragon and human clans, neither disrupting their formations…… the Wu Clan then said, this couldn't be better; facing the Heavenly Court's assault, we'll fight however we need to!

Di Jiang Zu Wu was silent and taciturn; he quietly oversaw the Wu Clan's military affairs, mobilized the great army, and in the days to come, just as before, he would send one suicide squad after another to strike various defense lines, merely to pin down the Wu Clan's entire army's Yao soldiers, consuming them at minimal cost, bit by bit accumulating victory chips.

However.

Occasionally raising his head, his peripheral vision swept over Gonggong and Yandi; the corner of his mouth unconsciously curved into a teasing smile, as if eagerly awaiting some interesting future.

…… -> "……"

Fangxun, he is one of the outstanding talents of the new generation of humanity.

No need to say more.

Just concerning his birth, he is full of wondrous colors.

A human maiden, boating on the river for sightseeing, suddenly a red dragon flew out from the grass and circled her.

This happened on the first day.

When the second day arrived, the legend truly unfolded… the red dragon reappeared in daylight, and at night the red dragon was reborn, meanwhile delivering a painting.

The painting shows a red figure, face sharp above and full below, eyebrows of eight colors, surpassing variegated black, full of portents—at a glance it's clearly no ordinary great person.

Besides this, perhaps it's bragging, perhaps realistic, in the corners of the painting are the four characters 'dragon flying, phoenix dancing', indicating its extraordinariness——

Also blessed by heaven!

This is simply incredibly awesome!

After a fourteen-month gestation, Fangxun came into this world, beginning his magnificent legendary life!

He is the very template for the growth of a wise ruler——

His benevolent nature, like heaven and earth giving birth to all things without seeking reward, is a lofty virtue; his wisdom profound and boundless, knowing all, like the utmost transcendent divinity……

He is light, he is electricity, like the great sun illuminating the world, bringing vitality, yet ever-changing and unfathomable, like clouds.

When holding wealth, he is not arrogant or indulgent; when holding power, he does not act wantonly; he constantly maintains an attitude of inspection and discernment, upholding excellent virtue, thereby uniting kin and friendly states, widely bestowing grace upon the people.

His disposition and conduct are flawless.

Moreover, Longtu Teng's influence, working behind the scenes, … in the shortest time spread his name to many corners of humanity, gradually forming a vague concept in the hearts of the human populace——

The Xiqi clan, Fangxun, possesses the qualification to be the sovereign of humanity!

When Fengxi was obsessed with work in the netherworld, wearing a Houtu guise in the underworld, engaging in various hype, to help Qingjia secure the position of Emperor of Fengdu, upon hearing such big news, he too was shaken.

He hurriedly called Nüwa, and the moment the connection was made, he opened his mouth in shock.

"Nüwa, Your Majesty!"

"We subjects were about to fight to the death; why, Milady, do you rebel?"

Fengxi spoke anxiously and angrily.

"Longtu Teng, usable but not reliable!"

"How can this final interpretive authority be handed over to outsiders?"

"After this, the dragon clan will have taken root completely among humanity!"

Fengxi's tone was very solemn.

"Little Fengxi, don't worry…… everything is under my control."

Nüwa's voice was calm and powerful, very confident.

To prove her confidence, Nüwa specially added a sentence.

"Frankly… the rumors you've heard are merely a show I directed!"

It appeared!

Nüwa Guidance appeared!

Nüwa Guidance Three Battles Across the World!

If Nüwa didn't speak, it would be fine; but once she spoke… Fengxi became even more panicked.

Nüwa guide...... What kind of existence is this?

The first time, the incarnation of Nüwa's elder brother went cold.

The second time, Nüwa's own incarnation went cold.

Comprehensive deduction, it's all our own people sacrificing to heaven!

Nüwa, is an emotionless killer, just like a vicious sword…… Once this sword is drawn, it will not be sheathed unless it draws blood.

If the opponent doesn't die, then we'll kill one of our own!

Fengxi couldn't help but admit, at this moment, he was flustered.

His heart pounded irregularly, he felt dizzy and light-headed, his whole self was not well.

"Nüwa Majesty!"

He was emotionally agitated, "You must absolutely not mess around!"

"Lesson from the past!"

"You really aren't suited for being a director!"

"You've already killed the Donghua Emperor, and sent the little girl onto a path of no return."

"After two times, both were too painful…… Please, absolutely no third time!"

Fengxi painstakingly advised.

"Hmph?!"

Nüwa was displeased.

"—Little brother, you doubt me so much, it makes me lose face!"

"—Am I really such a terrible director?"

"—Except for the first time, when I lacked experience and accidentally 'acted' Donghua to death."

"—The second time afterward was very successful, okay?"

"—Although the little girl unfortunately perished, the basic goal was achieved, luring out many spies whose bodies were in Nüwa's camp but hearts elsewhere!"

"—For this reason, who can still say that I, the great Nüwa director, cannot be a director?!"

Nüwa intended to display her past glorious achievements.

But after thinking, Fengxi, in order to save Nüwa, poured all his possessions into a bottomless pit.

Just in case, now I'll lay my cards on the table with him, saying the Nüwa incident was purely "just playing with you"……

Nüwa felt that Fengxi might possibly turn traitor on the spot and have murderous intent.

In order not to stimulate Fengxi's nerves, Nüwa considerately glossed over this matter, muttering vaguely, "Now is different from before, I am confident!"

While soothing her exploding subordinates, Nüwa explained with reason and evidence, she too was left with no choice!

Fengxi glanced at Nüwa, barely calming his tumultuous emotions, listening to see what Nüwa actually intended to do.

"If things go smoothly, who would want to take risks?" Nüwa wore a solemn expression, her eyes filled with the light of wisdom, "On that defense line, the dragon clan members have indeed died in great numbers."

"So, we still need to give Dragon Ancestor some benefits."

"To have the dragons work, we must give them motivation."

"Dragon Ancestor thinks that I binding the dragon totem with warfare is out of necessity…… but that's merely his assumption."

"I am simply giving him an opportunity to reveal some of his hidden cards……"

Nüwa said meaningfully, "The dragon totems are scattered among humanity, lurking in darkness, and no one can accurately know how much power they have accumulated."

"If we search covertly, we might still be misled."

"Better to force them from darkness into light; then whenever we strike, we need not worry about mistaken injury."

"Furthermore."

"As a price."

"This time, Dragon Ancestor still needs to give his all on the battlefield, sacrificing himself for the greater situation."

"He thinks this is his victory, successfully gaining the opportunity to seize humanity's supreme leader position and elevate the dragon totem…… as long as he surpasses Yandi in military merit!"

"But he doesn't realize that the current Yandi is me!"

"This is the most fatal mistaken perception!"

"I am in the dark, he is in the light."

"When I lay my cards down, he will then realize that betting against me is how mistaken a thing it is."

"He has confidence in victory, while I…… can directly secure victory."

Nüwa now exudes aura, "Some of what Dragon Ancestor said is not wrong."

"In terms of battlefield ability to draw firepower, humanity is far stronger than the dragon clan."

"If we use the combat power displayed by this Yandi identity, the risk is indeed great, and the military gains are still meager."

"But…… this is merely what we want outsiders to see!"

"When several Yao Marshals attempt to surround and kill me, that is also when I will slaughter in all directions."

The most skilled hunter often appears in the guise of prey!

This time.

Yandi appears as prey, but Yandi·Nüwa is actually the hunter!

This is a fishing operation!

"Previously, when we swapped identities, I already laid out the basics for you; you should also be clear about my calculations." Nüwa said to Fengxi, "But the original idea was to constantly lure, setting the battlefield within humanity's fundamental territory."

"However, now I suddenly realize…… perhaps going out would be better."

"The effect would be more realistic, the sense of realism stronger."

"With Dragon Ancestor's 'cooperation,' many 'plotlines' can easily be self-consistent."

Nüwa chuckled, "For example, Fangxun's battle record is astonishing, it has stirred this Human Emperor of mine; for face, and to prevent the Dragon Race's influence from seeping into the human heartland too quickly, I, the 'Yandi', have taken a risky gamble, proactively seeking a decisive battle with a certain Yao Marshal, hoping to achieve a glorious battle record……"

"Then, most unfortunately, the Heavenly Court side discerned this seat's 'intentions', temporarily gathered several Yao Marshals, and even invited the Demon Emperor to descend a dharma embodiment, attempting to carry out a decapitation strategy……"

"Then……"

Nüwa's eyes flashed with a sharp glint, "There is perhaps one, or maybe two Yao Marshals, whose lives will forever remain on the battlefield!"

Fengxi listened, remaining silent for a long time.

This round, Nüwa is playing big.

One side is holding an uneatable carrot, dangling it before the donkey-faced Dragon Ancestor Great Sage, making him willingly command the Dragon Race to garrison the front line, and in the process almost exposing the Dragon Totem's power.

The other side is luring the Heavenly Court, waiting for that Yao Marshal who sees himself as a hunter but is actually the prey to step into the trap meticulously prepared by Nüwa!

All of this lies hidden beneath the competitive standoff between the human and dragon races, providing people with the most comfortable mental fill-in environment to exploit any possible loopholes, reducing the chance of exposure.

Nüwa, having led three wars across the world, still has a couple of tricks up her sleeve!

"I'm laying it all out here for you," Nüwa looked at Fengxi, pondering before speaking, "I hope you have sufficient mental preparation; when the time comes, if there's an opportunity, to cooperate just right."

"In this underworld cycle, also dig a big pit, coordinating with my plan…… if possible, let the Heavenly Court side split its forces, one route marching into the underworld to be ambushed by you!"

"This is a consideration for maximizing benefits; it's my little 'want it all' thought, though trivial…… do you understand?"

Nüwa has a big appetite.

She not only wants to secretly undermine the Heavenly Court at the Great Wall front line, but also wants to see here in the underworld whether she can completely annihilate a detachment of the Demon Race's 'elite forces'!

"I understand, I understand……" Fengxi replied after pondering, "However, compared to the original plan's rough timeline, this is moved up too much, and I also find it hard to guarantee success, to proceed in sync with your side."

"If it succeeds, great; if not, it's no problem." Nüwa, however, is very open-minded, "I know this puts a lot of pressure on you, so I won't insist."

"Thank you for your understanding, Princess Nüwa." Fengxi sighed, "But after serious thought, the opportunity is still not small."

He gestured to Nüwa, "Over these years, too many souls have entered the underworld!"

"In the mortal world's mountains and rivers, the Demon Race's elite die in batches."

"And in the netherworld underworld, demon souls come in batches."

"Too many!"

"On this underworld, unbeknownst to us, the Demon Race's banners have quietly risen, gathering into an army!"

"Really?" Nüwa frowned.

"Not bad." Fengxi nodded, a playful smile on his face, "From what I see, behind this is likely someone pulling the strings, with the Heavenly Court side laying out a plan that spans life and death."

"Those who bravely charged the Great Wall front line, only to be taken away by the Wu Clan and the Dragon Clan at ratios of one to several, or even one to over ten—those elites may not be mere cannon fodder…… some demons might bear important missions, awaiting rebirth in death, raising their banners in the underworld, reassembling a great army, waiting for the right moment!"

Fengxi spoke bluntly, and Nüwa understood.

"The Heavenly Court is secretly sticking its fingers into the underworld, doing it this way……" Nüwa pondered, "This is the source of chaos and disaster!"

"It ought to be suppressed."

"I also thought about that…… but later I reflected, I was originally planning to fish here as well; moreover, while they raise their banners, they don't forget to shout slogans, saying that to compete for the title of Great Emperor of Fengdu, the netherworld judiciary must ensure fairness and cannot suppress the candidates……"

"After thinking it over, I decided to go along with the plan, and took no suppressive action."

"Waiting for the day when the Heavenly Court, inside and out, conspires to try to slaughter its way through reincarnation, utterly destroying the underworld's structure…… and then I will greet them with a smile, presenting a great big surprise."

If we say, Nüwa is out fishing and enforcing the law.

Then Fengxi here is like waiting by a stump for a rabbit, expecting others to walk into the net!

This ruler-minister pair are no saints.

"Good! Very good!"

Nüwa, upon thinking of the subtlety, laughed until her eyes narrowed into slits.

"You and I, with our yin-yang layout, and with humans and dragons as bait…… my grand performance ought to be able to deal the Heavenly Court side a crushing defeat!"

"The facts will prove that I can still be the director."

Nüwa stood with hands on hips, looking pleased with herself.

However, Fengxi felt that Nüwa's behavior, like an old general on stage with flags stuck in his back, was still nerve-wracking; what originally was a ninety percent chance of success suddenly dropped to fifty percent.

After all, many times the facts have already proven——

Lady Nüwa's directed grand performance has never lacked surprises!

Unfortunately, Fengxi also cannot know where these surprises will manifest, and thus cannot find a suitable reason to dissuade her, to have Nüwa act cautiously, primarily with prudence.

However, he can make things up!

Mister Dragon Ancestor would be a very suitable target!

Thinking of his own pile of troubles, his complicated identity karma, Fengxi felt that solitary joy is not as good as shared joy; he should find someone to share the burden.

Lady Nüwa, I suddenly have some worries, you said……

Could Dragon Ancestor possibly be…… the Yellow Emperor?

At this moment, Fengxi had seized all the bamboo shoots of Honghuang, literally starving a panda to death.

(End of chapter)