Chapter 690: Brave Dragon Dragon, unafraid of difficulties!

Shameless!

Too shameless!

Nüwa's heart and spirit were agitated, she muttered incessantly in secret, "How could you be so…… shameless!"

Two Pangu!

They actually teamed up to cook the books?

This is…… this is simply lowering the lower limit of all Great Luo beings to a new historic low!

Nüwa Emperor gripped her sword, gritted her teeth, and really wanted to go demand an explanation.

Just look at Honghuang heaven and earth, the ages of time, those two kinds of Pangu Dao traces intertwined, intricate and extremely dangerous; even if she, as mighty as she is, wanted to forcefully break back in, she would have to pay a heavy price; the power of this Pangu true form, even if exhausted completely, might not be able to pass through!

After all, it's just a flesh body, moreover a rushed clone, can't demand too much.

Bullying the weak can be easily handled…… but when facing the authentic Pangu and Honghuang Human Dao, the chasm in realm becomes an uncrossable moat.

Nüwa felt disheartened.

She could only sigh helplessly, for a moment becoming a spectator outside the scene, staring blankly.

Waiting for the aftermath of this peak clash within Honghuang to subside, only when the obstacle blocking each of the Wu and Demon races' Killer's Trick at the origin of time is cleared can they rush back and reproduce a decisive strike force.

"This reminds me of some past……" Di Jun's eyes flashed with divine light, "Back during the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, the Dao Ancestor dominated, the Devil Ancestor ran rampant, for a time they were impossible to balance."

Their cultivation, due to their special identities, is one major level ahead of the original version.

What a pity!

But the one who laughs last is not them!

Only because something went wrong midway, the gods unanimously exiled them to the Chaos era, blocking them at that most dangerous place…… Of course, this is the official excuse; those who understand the truth behind it all know.

It's just Pangu interfering!

Now……

Nüwa fellow cultivator, don't you feel…… this scene seems familiar?

Di Jun's gaze at this moment is vague, very profound, unfathomable.

In this sudden incident, he was momentarily startled, but soon seemed to figure something out, catching a trace of some covert activity.

If this old matter were to repeat…… you and I, like two tigers competing for prey, would let the hunter benefit……

If spoken aloud, it would become a joke.

Nüwa listened, her eyes flickering, she slightly nodded, "That's not false."

However, even if we understand more now, it's useless.

After all, despite there being too many secrets behind this matter, a glance shows it's certainly not simple.

But what is finally presented before us is an open and aboveboard yang plot!

The Pangu true form I command over the Wu Clan, even my trump card, are trapped here.

Your command over the Demon Race…… is the same.

The Grand Zhou Tian Star Formation's condensed avatar can only stare blankly at me here as well.

The original tiger is gone!

What remains is just a bunch of monkeys, calling themselves kings and overlords in Honghuang heaven and earth.

We still have avatars within the realm, but we possess only the nominal righteousness; our supreme combat power…… has already been lost, we can only wait for the aftermath to pass.

The original leading advantage has been quietly erased.

Thus, some people…… can now wait for their chance to rise.

If they are unwilling to stay inferior and have designs on Pangu, they will likely jump out.

By now, Nüwa also sees it clearly.

She faintly has a premonition…… this era's Pangu struggle will be tumultuous, perhaps exceeding many people's expectations.

There is a 'Great Dragon' with outstanding horns, which may seize this opportunity to rise!

Winning first doesn't count as winning; only the one who laughs last is the true victor!

Then who exactly are these 'certain people'?

Di Jun spoke in a dim tone, negotiating with the fierce rival he had previously battled bitterly——the twists and turns of the situation made him feel it necessary to exchange information, lest he end up doing someone else's wedding dress.

Version update, data incomplete, some things were retained, some lost their identity, no longer qualified to intervene in the era's great calamity.

You and I are these two unlucky fellows.

And if one wants to be the fisherman, one's strength cannot be too weak.

It just depends on those top combat powers remaining in Honghuang heaven and earth……

Nüwa said word by word, 'In here, Houtu is still in the updated version, Hongjun is the same…… but!'

Humanity has forgotten us, but their memory of certain agreements is still excellent.

Hongjun's inability to leave the Purple Heaven Palace's confinement still exists; Houtu bears the burden of humanity's reincarnation, don't even think of leaving the Underworld……

This is not just a matter of good memory…… furthermore, they have engaged in deeper reading comprehension, filled with humanity's 'I reckon'……

Nüwa was speaking, speaking, when suddenly she couldn't go on.

This is a sad story.

In the process of the version update, humanity should have forgotten but didn't——for example, Houtu's earlier promise of Underworld construction after-sales service, likewise the Dao Ancestor's 007 dedication declaration.

And what should not have been forgotten was forgotten——for example, Nüwa's this Trumpet that grasps the Pangu true form, and Di Jun's avatar condensed from the Zhou Tian Star Sovereign.

Moreover!

Among what should not have been forgotten are also included the equal rights in the Underworld's after-sales service, as well as the Dao Ancestor's work term, freedom of activity, etc.

In other words.

Originally the clause integrating rights and duties, but because humanity changed the map too quickly this time, resulting in temporary 'amnesia', the agreement retrieved from the save file has no rights whatsoever, leaving only the responsibilities that Houtu and the Dao Ancestor must bear!

This made Nüwa feel an urge to speak up—you bastard, how could you forget so conveniently?

He forgot so precisely that everything remaining is beneficial to Human Dao himself.

What is this like?

This is like a loan with borrowing and repayment—originally the account was clear, already settled cleanly.

Now it's turned out well.

The repayment records are gone; Houtu and Hongjun again bear heavy debt responsibility.

This story is too sad.

Therefore, as the most tragic victim of the version update, Pangu's true form was lost, Houtu was confined, and Nüwa is 100% certain that this is definitely Human Dao and Fuxi together playing tricks!

Otherwise, how could it be this coincidental?!

At this moment, Houtu, pressed down by reincarnation, can't bear it and is already on the road to petition and appeal.

A thought mixed with strong indignation was injected into the vast consciousness flood of Human Dao, seeking an explanation.

However, the process was not smooth.

In Human Dao's responding consciousness, there is a chaotic, foolish spirit—sometimes noble and rational, sometimes base and chaotic—disordered thinking, explosive language organization, the habit of passing the buck, and the massive structure inevitably causing severe bloating and sluggish response.

Just a moment ago, Human Dao was still responding to Houtu, saying it would quickly verify and retrieve the original agreement terms.

The next moment, not knowing who Human Dao learned this officialese bad habit from, it said regarding the issue raised by little sister Houtu… we will seriously consider it, we will convene a full assembly of the subconscious, hold a discussion for a period, Houtu you just go back and wait for notice—how long? Depending on the situation.

What is schizophrenia?

Human Dao employed a tactical step-back.

This left Houtu with no temper at all.

If.

If it weren't that she can't beat Human Dao!

'I want to drag it to get treatment right now!'

Houtu gritted her teeth in hatred, momentarily feeling her fists full of strength, very wanting to give Human Dao a personality-correcting punch.

But unfortunately, she couldn't.

After all, at this moment Human Dao may be ill, but it's strong enough!

Human Dao, stimulated by the August Emperor, awakened all its combat instincts; supported by the vast Honghuang physique, Human Dao stands at the pinnacle of the cultivation path!

Like a mental patient wielding a mass-destruction weapon, wandering society and even driving a car recklessly—who would dare provoke?

There's no time to dodge!

After all, if one dares to block the front and gets killed by the collision… it's a pointless death.

'Although I suspect whether this illness is genuine or just an excuse…'

Houtu previously also thought Human Dao's illness was serious.

But after so many coincidences, I don't really believe it anymore.

Perhaps Human Dao is ill… but maybe the illness isn't that severe; rather, it's using the illness as an excuse to secretly cause trouble!

'Too bad, I have no evidence…'

Houtu felt helpless, withdrew her consciousness, standing in the core of reincarnation, pitying herself: 'Human Dao now has its own ideas… already… cannot be trusted.'

She sighed, feeling somewhat sorrowful.

'My lady, what's wrong?'

A thought from the Great Emperor of Fengdu descended, showing concern.

'Nothing…' Houtu shook her head, not wanting to spread her bad mood to her subordinates, after all she felt it was pointless—the level of this confrontation is too high.

Moreover, the Great Emperor of Fengdu sacrificed himself to become Mingri, illuminating the underworld, liberating ghost resentments; his days are already numbered… Houtu doesn't want him, in his final moments, to still have to labor on futile, exhausting work.

'I'm just feeling sentimental… Little Qingjia, your life has been too hard, I owe you too much.' Houtu said sorrowfully, 'With your talent and nature, achieving Great Luo, proving the Dao eternally, becoming a member of the Great Luo is not that difficult.'

'But because of my order, while still alive, you willingly went to die, seeking to become the emperor of ghosts and gods.'

'Even after taking on this post, you haven't enjoyed any blessings; instead, you truly stepped onto a dead-end path, life entering a countdown.'

'I owe you so much, so much…'

From Houtu's perspective, Qingjia has been loyal and devoted, truly willing to go through fire and water for her, ten thousand deaths not hesitating!

A fine loyal subject!

'My lady, why say such things?!' Qingjia replied somewhat guiltily, vaguely worrying about the future—if one day Nüwa learns the truth, will she fly into rage and drag him out to stab him multiple times?

Regarding that, he thinks it's very likely!

Of course, if that multiple stabbing really happens, Qingjia says he could fully accept—at least his conscience wouldn't hurt so much.

If Nüwa stays silent, just leaves in dejection, not taking revenge on anyone, being utterly disheartened… Qingjia would feel uneasy in conscience for his whole life.

Although some may not believe this when spoken…

But as a derivative of the benevolent aspect of Human Dao… he also has a conscience!

However, this conscience, in the face of the great righteousness of all beings, appears somewhat trivial, leaving him only one path to take.

The Great Emperor of Fengdu, thinking of this, fell silent for a while—seeming to evade, to comfort, to remind, explaining to Houtu, yet also as if explaining to himself.

'My lady, you need not blame yourself.'

'I will choose this path, not simply because of your request, but mainly because I am willing to sacrifice for my ideal!'

'Your responsibility accounts for only one percent… the remaining ninety-nine percent is for all beings under heaven, to let Human Dao lessen a bit of heavy karmic resentment!'

'The path you once pointed out for us is my lifelong pursuit… Human Dao eternal prosperity… Human Dao eternal prosperity!'

Qingjia said it clearly.

But Houtu misunderstood.

'Alright, don't keep trying to comfort me in various ways…' Houtu sighed lightly, 'You say this, and when Fengxi works hard overtime, you say the same.'

I understand everything.

The path I have chosen—could you walk it with me…

That's really good…

Houtu's eyelids drooped slightly, her lashes trembling.

Without realizing it, she seemed to have made up her mind about something, making a decision.

……

Hongjun and Houtu were unable to move.

The foundations of the witch and demon clans have all been eliminated.

The remaining peak power…

Dragon Ancestor!

Nüwa's tone was solemn as she stood at the source of time, scrutinizing the altered era.

Brilliant light surged through Chaos, hazy mist swept across the land; the clash between the August Emperor and the Human Dao seemed like an instant yet also an eternity, its aftermath incessant, throwing the whole world into violent change.

He is not bound by any covenant, so within the Honghuang realm he can wield peak power… and coincidentally, the source of this strange transformation of the Human Dao is him!

I have good reason to suspect he wants to be that god who reaps the benefits… wait!

Nüwa's expression suddenly turned strange: "It seems… perhaps… maybe not?"

I feel the same way… Di Jun deeply agreed, having noticed some subtle changes, "After all, no one would trip themselves up at the final step."

As they spoke, at the moment the August Emperor split the Human Dao and actually unleashed the "Version Update Axe," it was clear that the unlucky ones were not just Nüwa, Hongjun, and Di Jun.

And the Dragon Ancestor!

However, the source of misfortune for Nüwa, Hongjun, and Di Jun is the August Emperor and the Human Dao.

The Dragon Ancestor's tragic problem… is because of Hongjun!

In the eyes of the gods who could not understand, the Dao Ancestor was very "obsessed" with the Dragon Ancestor.

At the critical moment when Pangu himself went to war, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun still cared for the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage just as before, not letting go.

One could even say it had almost reached the point of going all-in!

Boom!

The Creation Jade Disc burned, the sacrificial light blazing, the power of the Heavenly Dao surging, sweeping down just like that.

Originally, the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage was already unlucky enough.

Now he is again at the center of the clash between the Human Dao and the August Emperor, suffering the first-hand backlash—proof that the Human Dao's thigh is not easy to cling to; normally one can show off, but when danger strikes, he too is unlucky.

Fortunately, the Human Dao was quite effective, giving him some protection, so though he was injured in the aftermath he did not die; despite his wounds being numerous and his consumption heavy, his foundation remained intact.

Moreover, having witnessed the Pangu showdown, he faintly felt moved, as if glimpsing a new world.

The Dragon Ancestor felt confident for a time… after giving him a while to digest this achievement, even if he returns the twelve golden dragons to their respective ancestral witches, his combat strength may not drop much.

However… he also needs to have this opportunity.

Hongjun's killing move… has arrived!

At the same moment, the Human Dao blocked the August Emperor but could not withstand the burning, slaughter-approaching Creation Jade Disc; powerless to attend to it, only the brave Dragon Dragon, with a weak body, alone faced the cruelest reality.

Hong—jun!

The Dragon Ancestor let out the most grief-stricken roar.

(End of chapter)