Chapter 713

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My Mysterious Capital disciple can be dispatched at your command.

Alternatively we could keep as "Xuandu".

Thus 【1】 translation: "My Mysterious Capital disciple can be dispatched at your command."

I have a few direct disciples, they are Guang Chengzi and others, and they can all be used at Your Majesty's command.

I also have some spreading Dao veins here, spread across the mountains and rivers; the Human Emperor can easily arrange one or two.

「……」 Just ellipsis. Translation: "……" (keep ellipsis). Should we output same? Probably just "……". We'll output the same.

The Three Pure Ones Heavenly Venerable said a word, I replied a sentence, laid bare the Dao Sect's foundation, and showed it off to Fengxi.

After many years of inheritance, the Dao Sect also has some standing.

Really pulling out a force, although it's still far inferior to the supernatural hegemony of liches, it can still barely support a small fiefdom.

For Fengxi, who is starting a new venture, this is more than enough to be put to use.

Fengxi is very satisfied with this.

Translate: "Fengxi was quite satisfied with this."

Money—merit, he is not lacking.

He has long been active among the human race and also holds, as a part‑time role, the authority over human intelligence; all kinds of information networks are likewise at his disposal.

Translate: "Having operated among the human race for many years, and also holding part-time control over the human race's intelligence authority as a leader, he likewise possesses various information networks." So: "Having operated among the human race for many years, and also holding part-time control over the human race's intelligence authority as a leader, he likewise possesses various information networks."

On the surface, there is a somewhat urgent need for manpower capable of holding up the situation.

Translate: "On the surface, the manpower capable of holding up the situation is somewhat urgently needed." So: "On the surface, the manpower capable of holding up the situation is somewhat urgently needed."

After all, in the early stage, his loyal core within the Fire Sect could not be mobilized—just as he opened a breach, calling on human heroes to start businesses independently, to become kings, still in the demonstration phase, the result was that a large number of Fire Sect officials immediately defected to trade; such 'disaffection and loss of virtue' weakened the central authority… how could he then explain this to Lady Nüwa?

After all, in the early stage, his loyal core within the Fire Sect could not be mobilized—just as he opened a breach, calling on human heroes to start businesses independently, to become kings, still in the demonstration phase, the result was that a large number of Fire Sect officials immediately defected to trade, such 'disaffection and loss of virtue' weakened the central authority… how could he then explain this to Lady Nüwa?

Certainly, the human race must be the priority.

Translate: "Certainly, the human race must be the priority."

But the Fire Sect's people are scattered, and he will surely be punished.

Only after our own enterprise has risen and shown some results can we reasonably 'absorb' talent from the Fire Sect, mixing in the midst of a hundred boats racing, without drawing too much attention.

Translate: "One can only wait until one's own enterprise gets off the ground and shows some results, then it would be reasonable to 'absorb' talent from the Fire Sect, blending into the myriad competing boats situation without drawing too much attention." So: "One can only wait until one's own enterprise gets off the ground and shows some results, then it would be reasonable to 'absorb' talent from the Fire Sect, blending into the myriad competing boats situation without drawing too much attention."

This is a matter for later.

Translate: "That is a matter for later."

Even now, we still need to rely on the Dao Sect.

Translate: "For now, we still need to rely on the Dao Sect."

"Several Heavenly Venerables, your Sect Disciples might as well register in the human realm as heroic talents, gain fame in a region, raise troops, and resist the Demon Race."

"Several Heavenly Venerables, your disciples might as well register in the human realm as heroic talents, gain fame in a region, raise troops, and resist the Demon Race."

Fengxi spoke frankly: "Then in the struggle, he gradually discovered his own 'insufficiencies'; resisting the Demon Race was too difficult, so under the historical trend he had no choice but to unite, finally coming under the banner of a single flag, to act earnestly and benefit all beings."

"Such a reasonable change can to some extent justify itself, be clearly orthodox, and dispel misunderstandings at the outset."

Translate: "\"Such a reasonable transformation can to some extent justify itself, be clearly orthodox, and dispel misunderstandings at the bud. \"" No names.

"Otherwise, if someone with ill intent spreads rumors, saying your Dao Sect is actually fragmenting and infiltrating the human realm, intending to seize power and establish an Earthly Dao State, that would be improper."

"I don't want to see things develop toward tragedy; forced by public opinion, we must cross swords, which would truly be a tragedy."

Translate: "\"I don't want to see things develop toward tragedy; forced by public opinion, we would have to cross swords, and that would truly be a tragedy. \"" No names.

Fengxi appreciates the Dao Sect's support, but it is not unlimited trust and indulgence.

Translate: "Fengxi felt grateful for the Dao Sect's support, but it was not unconditional trust and indulgence." Use Fengxi, Dao Sect. So: "Fengxi felt grateful for the Dao Sect's support, but it was not unconditional trust and indulgence."

Some issues were brought up in advance.

Translate: "Some issues were brought up beforehand."

Like an Earthly Dao State!

Translate: "Like an Earthly Dao State!" Use Earthly Dao State.

This is the subtle principle he grasped from the Human Dao——

Translate: "This is the subtle principle he comprehended from the Human Dao——" Use Human Dao.

People's hearts are fickle!

Translate: "Human hearts are fickle!"

Never test others' loyalty, for you cannot withstand the test.

Translate: "Never test another's loyalty, for you cannot afford to."

Fengxi does not want to, after overthrowing the Primordial Holy Collective, then have to clean up the Dao Sect's divine collective and suppress the Earthly Dao State.

We made it clear from the start, to avoid future cross‑swords.

Translate: "It was made clear from the start, to avoid later cross‑swords."

Even if we do cross swords, don't blame him for striking hard then.

Translate: "And even if they did cross swords, do not blame him for striking hard then."

"Human Emperor Majesty, please rest assured." The Three Pure Ones Heavenly Venerable is very proper, extremely proper: "We are merely mountain‑rustic idlers, devoted solely to teaching—how could we covet authority?"

"The Sect Disciples will be carefully selected; they will enter the world to save the people and will certainly not interfere recklessly with the Human Emperor's authority; at most they are temporary commanders of troops, and they will depart once the task is done."

The Three Pure Ones Heavenly Venerable also laid out his position, not wishing to offend the human race.

"Three Heavenly Venerables so reasonable and empathetic, I am deeply grateful..." The Human Emperor sighed, "Your Sect Disciples, once under my command, I will certainly not mistreat them."

"In the future, if the human race prevails, there will surely be rewards according to merit, to repay years of effort."

The Human Emperor promised.

Translate: "The Human Emperor promised."

Just as he previously said.

Translate: "Just as he had said before."

The Dao Sect has made contributions; the human race will not forget, nor will the Human Dao.

Merit must be rewarded!

Translate: "Merit must be rewarded!"

"The matter of merit reward is merely a side issue…… We only wish the world to be stable and harmonious, and all beings to be happy and peaceful." The Virtuous Heavenly Venerable sighed softly, "When mountains and rivers are tranquil, a hundred enterprises flourish; when a hundred enterprises flourish, teaching succeeds."

"Without a stable and harmonious environment, how could we accomplish the great work of teaching and transformation, and thereby attain Pangu's achievement?"

"Come to think of it, we are not entirely doing this for the sake of all beings under heaven; there are also some aspects that align with our own private desires, making it a shared path."

Translate: "\"Come to think of it, we are not entirely doing this for the sake of all beings under heaven…… Some of it also aligns with our own private desires, a shared path. \"" No names.

"Hahaha!" Fengxi laughed, "Private and public interests merge as one, moving with the world, feeling no fatigue."

Translate: "\"Hahaha! \" Fengxi laughed heartily, \"Private and public motives united as one, moving with the world, feeling no fatigue. \"" Need Fengxi. So: "\"Hahaha! \" Fengxi laughed heartily, \"Private and public motives united as one, moving with the world, feeling no fatigue. \""

"The Heavenly Venerable is frank and blameless…… Who would not want Pangu's achievement? No need for self‑reproach!"

"Let us toast to heaven and earth, and drink to the splendid future of the Human Dao!"

The Heavenly Venerable and the Human Emperor were of one heart, jointly sketching the future's scroll, or perhaps the splendid chapter of history.

The Dao Sect……

And thus it began!

Translate: "And thus it set off!" No names.

「……」

Translation: "……"

"Money, I've got it!"

Nüwa ascended Mount Sumeru, killing intent surging.

When she left, her sleeves were still clean.

But when she returned, her basins and bowls were full, riches flowing like oil.

——She almost emptied the entire Buddhist Sect!

The Eight Treasures Merit Pool—this pool brimming with merit water—was nearly dried up when Nüwa stepped out.

However, for Nüwa's undertaking, this was merely a small step.

Money alone is not enough.

Translate: "Having money alone is not enough."

We still need... people!

Nüwa stood on the summit of Spirit Mountain; this was the real estate she had just acquired, a superb immortal mountain pure land, gazing far off at the Fire Master's royal court, she fell into contemplation.

Manpower, this is a problem.

As the "Returning War God", and a major figure with ambitious schemes, she had her own ideas and did not plan to directly return to the Fire Master and expose herself in the open.

This is actually just fishing.

Those involved are confused; onlookers see clearly.

With the fall of Qing Jia, Nüwa, feeling sorrowful, received his advice to guard against people's hearts; thus she also planned to act as an outsider, to properly examine people's hearts.

She firmly believed.

This era's changes are so overwhelming and terrifying; two major version overhauls in a row must be inseparable from her elder brother's handiwork, it is him plotting behind the scenes.

A Pangu Dao fruit has descended!

A Five Fortunes Dao Lord displays his might!

In this, the factors related to Fuxi are truly too many!

And lastly, there is also the mysterious disappearance of Xihuang!

Such a complicated project, such mysterious actions……

After expending so much effort, could it just be for a bit of bad taste?

Nüwa did not believe.

She believed that from this moment on, it was the time when the plot would be exhausted and the dagger would appear!

Some forces hidden in the dark, targeting Nüwa and aiming at her power, will inevitably jump out, shattering the order and rules Nüwa left among humanity, and replace them!

Originally, the enemy was in the dark while we were in the light, the situation was greatly disadvantageous.

However, now Nüwa has made a counterplan, intending to be in the dark while the enemy is in the light.

The Fire Master is precisely that open bait, used to fish.

When the fish takes the hook, then it will be the time for the Great Nüwa Emperor's divine troops to descend from heaven!

Since it is divine troops descending from heaven, it is naturally impossible for one person to charge into battle; likewise, one must embark on the path of establishing oneself as king and starting one's own business.

On this road, having merit and funds alone is not enough; we also need people! And troops!

After Nüwa's painstaking contemplation and all-night struggle, a list gradually emerged.

"Sigh!"

"I never expected that there would come a day when I would need to dig my own wall."

Nüwa looked at the list, sighing.

"Hope it will be useful……"

"Using Spirit Mountain as the foundation, secretly drawing trusted talents from the Wizard Commission System…… this organization was originally meant to check the clan leaders and the human king co‑ruler……"

"Thus, building it into a force…… with ten as the ultimate, we shall call it the Spirit Mountain Ten Witches!"

"The ten direction leaders, united as one, walk on the front stage…… while I remain behind the scenes."

"If one day the humanity changes, and those who aspire to be kings have ambitious hearts, this shall be the means I use to check them!"

Nüwa stroked the list.

On the list, many members have identities that are overly complex.

Some are ministers of the Dragon Master Fangxun, some are the silent, low‑key officials of the Fire Master's royal court…… they appear very complex, yet they share a simple common point.

——That is the veteran minister whom Nüwa trusted and valued since ancient times!

Of course, because their strength and ability are limited, although they are trusted and valued, Nüwa also does not dare to burden them with too much responsibility; in this era they are not particularly outstanding, easily caught up by latercomers, and even surpassed.

But……

Trust!

These two words are priceless.

Nüwa's foundation and reserves far exceed the limits of ordinary divine imagination; it is a massive force cultivated over countless years, never suppressed or damaged.

Even in the most dire straits, as long as she is willing to exert herself to squeeze, she can still reap some gains, squeezing out manpower.

"However, merely their union seems, in principle, somewhat untenable, lacking justification……"

Nüwa pondered, then her eyes lit up; she decided to pass the buck…… ah no, to make use of a white glove.

"Got it!"

"I can ask the Golden Mother's little sister to step forward and give me an additional shell……"

"And thus, the Dao lineage of Spirit Mountain…… shall be called the 'Immortal Pill'."

As Nüwa wrote and drew, the plan was settled, the arrangements proper.

Carrying out a great deed under the guise of heaven‑over‑sea, at that time we'll pinch to death a few ambitious fellows!

"It's a pity that even so, though we lack neither money nor grain nor people, there are still some shortcomings."

Nüwa suddenly let out a faint sigh, "In top‑tier combat power, we are lacking; we cannot match the great forces and great organizations built up over years."

"To achieve the effect of a decisive blow, we are still far off."

"Sigh!"

"It's also that I want too much."

"Not everyone can be as ice‑snow clever as I, preserving this body's peak combat power, using death as an escape, becoming a fish that slipped through the net……" Nüwa grew self‑absorbed, partly boasting, partly sighing with regret.

"The three thousand divinities, all weakened…… no matter how glorious you once were, today you are also past your prime."

"If everyone were fellow fallen ones, that would be fine; but some remain unscathed…… isn't that just wanton slaughter?"

"Just like me."

As Nüwa sighed, she stood with hands behind her back, feeling a bit smug.

However.

She was pleased for a while, then suddenly realized something, as if a nerve had been touched, and she thought of some subtlety.

"Dead... alive... a fish that slipped through the net..."

Nüwa paced back and forth, her brows sometimes hesitant, sometimes exhilarated, as if inspiration had burst forth.

Suddenly, she moved.

In a single step she crossed myriad timespaces, strode across boundless mountains and rivers, silently and soundlessly breaking free of Honghuang's shackles, arriving straight away at a pure land of the departed, grand and solemn, filled with countless solemn and terrifying auras.

Here, a supreme law and ritual envelops, the ancient vicissitudes' divine rhythm flows, the Yao Emperor's figure suppresses the Great Dao, making ordinary people unable to offend; violators will die without a burial place.

Of course, to the girl this was nothing, and she didn't care much.

Nüwa arrived in a single step, strolling leisurely back and forth, pausing from time to time, finally reaching before the solemn altar and tomb, where she steadied herself.

A tombstone bore the inscription of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun's mournful words of grief, commemorating a great figure who, to the Demon Race, had once rendered outstanding merit, establishing countless military achievements, yet could not fight for the Demon Race until the end of the era, falling midway instead.

That great figure was——

Yao Marshal……Feilian!

And the one who personally struck him down was——

Nüwa!

That was the battle where Nüwa's Dao raised eyebrows and exhaled!

When the East Emperor gathered the four Yao Marshals to go and besiege the Yandi, Nüwa tore off her disguise, unleashed her full power, and even the true form of Pangu manifested, directly killing and wounding the besieging squad.

As the biggest unlucky one, Yao Marshal Feilian was targeted by Nüwa and struck down on the spot.

His body was torn apart, his primordial spirit shattered; a strand of innate spiritual light, though indestructible, also became obscured in his true self, sinking for myriad ages.

In theory, who knows how many years must pass before he can return.

Because Nüwa's unrivaled Great Dao overwhelmed it, shattering its Dao fruit and sealing Feilian's laws.

But this is merely "in theory".

There will always be "exceptional" circumstances.

For example……

As the murderer, Nüwa herself altered that past, leaving a sliver of life for it.

This was originally impossible.

Witches and demons contend, vying for the mountains and rivers, each wanting to beat the other to death, fearing that a swift resurrection would spoil the final showdown by popping up again, disgusting everyone.

Who would bother figuring out how to resurrect the opponent?

But today……

The girl's eyes deep and profound, with a flick of her finger the tomb erected by the Heavenly Emperor split open silently; relying on her superior cultivation, she dug up the grave covertly, restoring Feilian's remains.

With a casual swipe, time and space became disordered, turning this place into a realm beyond the law, cutting off the investigation of heavenly secrets and karma, preventing certain people from possible surveillance and divination.

After doing this, brilliant divine light flashed, illuminating the ages and epochs; quietly, a segment of the past was revised, time flowed backward, belonging solely to Nüwa and Feilian.

Slowly, the lifeless corpse showed movement, the dim spiritual light began to brush away dust, a thought arose in revival and return, the Yao Marshal's qi went from nothing to existence, then to vigor.

Finally, upon reaching a certain limit, the former Yao Marshal revived!

"What year is it now, past and present?"

Before Feilian Yao Marshal even opened his eyes or sensed the outside world, he whispered beforehand, a kind of present‑day loneliness, as his first words upon returning.

Having said that, he slowly opened his eyes…… upon opening them, he saw the expressionless Nüwa.

Instantly, his heart stopped beating, he dared not breathe, his eyes filled with shock and terror.

"My lady!"

"Not that bad!"

"Really not that bad!"

"You don't need to wait countless ages just to kill me a second time!"

(End of chapter)

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