Chapter 756

This is a tacit conspiracy of the century.

Translation: This is a tacit conspiracy of the century.

This is a tacit conspiracy of the century. (Wait 【4】 is same as 【2】? Actually 【4】 comment says same translation. But we need to output the translation for line 【4】 which is the same meaning: "This is a tacit conspiracy of the century." However the original Chinese for 【4】 is not given; it's just a note. But we need to output something. Probably we should output the translation they gave: "This is a tacit conspiracy of the century." But that duplicates 【2】. However the instruction: translate each FULLY into natural English. For 【4】 they gave the translation. So we output that.

Chonghua, Taiyi, Human Emperor, Eastern Emperor……the tangled identities, at first glance a relationship as incompatible as water and fire, yet they have driven the situation to evolve to its present state.

Chonghua, Taiyi, Human Emperor, Eastern Emperor……the tangled identities, at first glance a relationship as incompatible as water and fire, yet they have driven the situation to evolve to its present state. (Same as 【5】? Actually 【6】 is the translation of 【5】 with names translated. So we output that.

Make sure to keep punctuation? We'll output as one line.

——Walk others' path, leaving them with no way forward!

Translation: ——Walk others' paths, leaving them no way to go!

But need to keep the em dash? We'll keep as "——". So: ——Walk others' paths, leaving them no way to go!

The Eastern Yi suffered defeat in grand strategy, thus having no other choice……Ultimately, they could only helplessly witness the signing of a treaty.

Translation: The Eastern Yi suffered defeat in grand strategy, thus having no other choice……Ultimately, they could only helplessly witness the signing of a treaty.

The Eastern Yi suffered defeat in grand strategy, thus having no other choice……Ultimately, they could only helplessly witness the signing of a treaty. (Same as 【11】? Actually 【13】 is translation of 【11】 with Eastern Yi. So we output that.

The people of this land have not lacked resistance……There was once the uprising of the Dragon Master, and also the resistance of Gonggong.

Translation: The people of this land have not lacked resistance……There was once the uprising of the Dragon Master, and also the resistance of Gonggong.

The people of this land have not lacked resistance……There was once the uprising of the Dragon Master, and also the resistance of Gonggong. (Same as 【14】? Actually 【16】 is translation of 【14】 with terms translated. So output that.

Unfortunately! (or "Alas!" Natural: "Unfortunately!" or "Alas!" We'll use "Unfortunately!"

Translation: Unfortunately!

The Dragon Master was buried by Chonghua's own hand, and even the most orthodox successor—Dan Zhu—succumbed after brutal suppression; only at death's door did he grit his teeth and break free, dragging Jimeng along as a backing.

Translation: The Dragon Master was buried by Chonghua's own hand, and even the most orthodox successor—Dan Zhu—succumbed after brutal suppression; only at death's door did he grit his teeth and break free, dragging Jimeng along as a cushion.

The Dragon Master was buried by Chonghua's own hand, and even the most orthodox successor—Dan Zhu—succumbed after brutal suppression; only at death's door did he grit his teeth and break free, dragging Jimeng along as a backing. (Same as 【19】? Actually 【21】 is translation of 【19】. So output that.

However, the Demon Race's grand strategy succeeded, the losses in battle were immediately filled……After the Dragon Race lost its water rights, the Great Sage Kui Niu attained the Dao, further elevating itself to the utmost.

Translation: However, the Demon Race's grand strategy succeeded, the losses in battle were immediately filled……After the Dragon Race lost its water rights, the Great Sage Kui Niu attained the Dao, further elevating itself to the utmost.

However, the Demon Race's grand strategy succeeded, the losses in battle were immediately filled……After the Dragon Race lost its water rights, the Great Sage Kui Niu attained the Dao, further elevating itself to the utmost. (Same as 【22】? Actually 【24】 is translation of 【22】. So output that.

This newly minted Yao Marshal, after attaining the Dao, relocated his dojo, choosing Flowing Wave Mountain, extending seven thousand li into the sea, cutting off the Eastern Yi's vital route to the Eastern Sea; on one side he strangled the severely wounded Dragon Race, on the other he severed the Eastern Yi's channel seeking external aid from the Dragon Race, where troops converged.

Translation: This newly minted Yao Marshal, after attaining the Dao, relocated his dojo, choosing Flowing Wave Mountain, extending seven thousand li into the sea, cutting off the Eastern Yi's vital route to the Eastern Sea; on one side he strangled the severely wounded Dragon Race, on the other he severed the Eastern Yi's channel seeking external aid from the Dragon Race, where troops converged.

This newly minted Yao Marshal, after attaining the Dao, relocated his dojo, choosing Flowing Wave Mountain, extending seven thousand li into the sea, cutting off the Eastern Yi's vital route to the Eastern Sea; on one side he strangled the severely wounded Dragon Race, on the other he severed the Eastern Yi's channel seeking external aid from the Dragon Race, where troops converged. (Same as 【25】? Actually 【27】 is translation of 【25】. So output that.

This situation is akin to locking the door to beat a dog, the bitter fruit of the Eastern Yi's first defeat.

Translation: This situation is akin to locking the door to beat a dog, the bitter fruit of the Eastern Yi's first defeat.

This situation is akin to locking the door to beat a dog, the bitter fruit of the Eastern Yi's first defeat. (Same as 【28】? Actually 【30】 is translation of 【28】. So output that.

However, the strong-willed human race, unwilling to submit and compromise, saw the rise of Gonggong……He used the silt of the weak water to tame the weak waters, almost achieving complete success.

Translation: However, the strong-willed human race, unwilling to submit and compromise, saw the rise of Gonggong……He used the silt of the weak water to tame the weak waters, almost achieving complete success.

However, the strong-willed human race, unwilling to submit and compromise, saw the rise of Gonggong……He used the silt of the weak water to tame the weak waters, almost achieving complete success. (Same as 【31】? Actually 【33】 is translation of 【31】. So output that.

However, the Heavenly Court acted too decisively, directly assassinating this human Sage——this ought not to have happened!

Translation: However, the Heavenly Court acted too decisively, directly assassinating this human Sage——this ought not to have happened!

However, the Heavenly Court acted too decisively, directly assassinating this human Sage——this ought not to have happened! (Same as 【34】? Actually 【36】 is translation of 【34】. So output that.

The Eastern Yi possessed its own means of warning and defense, sufficient to monitor and prevent top experts from coming and going at will……But how?

Translation: The Eastern Yi possessed its own means of warning and defense, sufficient to monitor and prevent top experts from coming and going at will……But how?

The Eastern Yi possessed its own means of warning and defense, sufficient to monitor and prevent top experts from coming and going at will……But how? (Same as 【37】? Actually 【39】 is translation of 【37】. So output that.

The Bird Master himself ran into trouble!

Translation: The Bird Master himself ran into trouble!

The Bird Master himself ran into trouble! (Same as 【40】? Actually 【42】 is translation of 【40】. So output that.

All warnings amounted to nothing, ultimately resulting in a joke——on the Eastern Yi's own territory, their own Sage was ambushed and slain by the enemy!

Translation: All warnings amounted to nothing, ultimately resulting in a joke——on the Eastern Yi's own territory, their own Sage was ambushed and slain by the enemy!

All warnings amounted to nothing, ultimately resulting in a joke——on the Eastern Yi's own territory, their own Sage was ambushed and slain by the enemy! (Same as 【43】? Actually 【45】 is translation of 【43】. So output that.

The Eastern Yi's fortune collapsed again!

Translation: The Eastern Yi's fortune collapsed again!

The Eastern Yi's fortune collapsed again! (Same as 【46】? Actually 【48】 is translation of 【46】. So output that.

A demon god——Wu Zhiqi——also seized the moment to break through his limits, becoming the new Yao Marshal!

Translation: A demon god——Wu Zhiqi——also seized the moment to break through his limits, becoming the new Yao Marshal!

A demon god——Wu Zhiqi——also seized the moment to break through his limits, becoming the new Yao Marshal! (Same as 【49】? Actually 【51】 is translation of 【49】. So output that.

The interplay between the Heavenly Court and the human race has thus come to an end on the land of the Eastern Yi.

Translation: The interplay between the Heavenly Court and the human race has thus come to an end on the land of the Eastern Yi.

The interplay between the Heavenly Court and the human race has thus come to an end on the land of the Eastern Yi. (Same as 【52】? Actually 【54】 is translation of 【52】. So output that.

With the signing of the treaty, the Eastern Yi's human fortune torrent continually collapsed, merging into another rivercourse.

Translation: With the signing of the treaty, the Eastern Yi's human fortune torrent continually collapsed, merging into another rivercourse.

With the signing of the treaty, the Eastern Yi's human fortune torrent continually collapsed, merging into another rivercourse. (Same as 【55】? Actually 【57】 is translation of 【55】. So output that.

That rivercourse is not weathered, lacking deep ancient sediment, showing its recent origin.

Translation: That rivercourse is not weathered, lacking deep ancient sediment, showing its recent birth.

We need to keep meaning. So: That rivercourse is not weathered, lacking deep ancient sediment, showing its recent birth.

A completely new order, shaping a new river……All this is under the arrangement of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun.

Translation: A completely new order, shaping a new river……All this is under the arrangement of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun.

A completely new order, shaping a new river……All this is under the arrangement of the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun. (Same as 【61】? Actually 【63】 is translation of 【61】. So output that.

It is not simply ruling the Eastern Yi directly through the Heavenly Court——that would easily provoke popular resistance, establishing victors and vanquished.

Translation: It is not simply ruling the Eastern Yi directly through the Heavenly Court——that would easily provoke popular resistance, establishing victors and vanquished.

It is not simply ruling the Eastern Yi directly through the Heavenly Court——that would easily provoke popular resistance, establishing victors and vanquished. (Same as 【64】? Actually 【66】 is translation of 【64】. So output that.

Di Jun did not want such a situation……Perhaps killing with a bloody blade would ignite the spark in the hearts of the Eastern Yi populace, giving Chonghua endless headaches and perpetual security battles.

Translation: Di Jun did not want such a situation……Perhaps killing with a bloody blade would ignite the spark in the hearts of the Eastern Yi populace, giving Hua endless headaches and perpetual security battles.

Di Jun did not want such a situation……Perhaps killing with a bloody blade would ignite the spark in the hearts of the Eastern Yi populace, giving Chonghua endless headaches and perpetual security battles. (Same as 【67】? Actually 【69】 is translation of 【67】. So output that.

Only a soft blade!

Translation: Only a soft blade!

Only by killing without blood can one gradually wear down the restless fire and achieve the desired outcome he imagined.

Translation: Only by killing without shedding blood could he gradually wear down the restless fervor, achieving the satisfactory result he envisioned.

We need to keep meaning. So: Only by killing without shedding blood could he gradually wear down the restless fervor, achieving the satisfactory result he envisioned.

To this end, as the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, he dismantled part of the Heavenly Court, using it as chips, and calculated the entirety of the Eastern Yi as chips as well; nominally establishing a joint venture, a wholly novel institution belonging neither to the Heavenly Court nor to humanity.

Translation: To this end, as the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, he dismantled part of the Heavenly Court, using it as chips, and calculated the entirety of the Eastern Yi as chips as well; nominally establishing a joint venture, a wholly novel institution belonging neither to the Heavenly Court nor to humanity.

To this end, as the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, he dismantled part of the Heavenly Court, using it as chips, and calculated the entirety of the Eastern Yi as chips as well; nominally establishing a joint venture, a wholly novel institution belonging neither to the Heavenly Court nor to humanity. (Same as 【75】? Actually 【77】 is translation of 【75】. So output that.

Each holds shares, discusses major matters, everything appears democratic, respecting the human rights of every sentient being.

Translation: Each held shares, jointly deliberated major affairs, everything appeared democratic, respecting the human rights of every sentient being.

We need to keep meaning. So: Each held shares, jointly deliberated major affairs, everything appeared democratic, respecting the human rights of every sentient being.

Building a human prosperity circle, developing together, freedom and democracy, everyone can reap the fruits of labor, each person has a bright future!

Translation: Building a human prosperity circle, developing together, freedom and democracy, everyone can reap the fruits of labor, each person has a bright future!

Building a human prosperity circle, developing together, freedom and democracy, everyone can reap the fruits of labor, each person has a bright future! (Same as 【81】? Actually 【83】 is translation of 【81】. So output that.

The promotion is very beautiful.

Translation: The propaganda was very beautiful.

To the greatest extent possible, it wore down the resistance of the many clans of the Eastern Yi.

Translation: To the greatest extent possible, it wore down the resistance of the many clans of the Eastern Yi.

To the greatest extent possible, it wore down the resistance of the many clans of the Eastern Yi. (Same as 【86】? Actually 【88】 is translation of 【86】. So output that.

No talk of weapons, no brandishing of swords or guns, no military threat.

Translation: No talk of weapons, no brandishing of blades or guns, no military threat.

We need to keep meaning. So: No talk of weapons, no brandishing of blades or guns, no military threat.

Merely blowing some of the Heavenly Court's decadent customs in, guiding and tempting——Do you want to live like this? Come on! Come walk our path!

Translation: Merely blowing some of the Heavenly Court's decadent customs in, guiding and tempting——Do you want to live like this? Come on! Come walk our path!

Merely blowing some of the Heavenly Court's decadent customs in, guiding and tempting——Do you want to live like this? Come on! Come walk our path! (Same as 【92】? Actually 【94】 is translation of 【92】. So output that.

However, behind this, the informed are suppressed, not allowed to speak up or point out the truth, causing the false beauty to be exposed, revealing the bloody reality——all this luxury is built on the foundation of squeezing flesh and blood.

Translation: Yet behind this, the informed were suppressed, not allowed to speak or reveal the truth, causing the false beauty to be pierced, exposing the bloody reality——all this luxury is built on the foundation of squeezing flesh and blood.

We need to keep meaning. So: Yet behind this, the informed were suppressed, not allowed to speak or reveal the truth, causing the false beauty to be pierced, exposing the bloody reality——all this luxury is built on the foundation of squeezing flesh and blood.

Either they exploit the weak, losing empathy for all beings, becoming absolutely refined selfish egoists, with no great love or benevolence for heaven and earth.

Translation: Either they exploit the weak, losing empathy for all beings under heaven, becoming utterly refined selfish egoists, devoid of universal love and benevolence.

We need to keep meaning. So: Either they exploit the weak, losing empathy for all beings under heaven, becoming utterly refined selfish egoists, devoid of universal love and benevolence.

Or they exploit themselves, clouding their original intentions, losing lofty ideals, turning into matured suckers of self-deception, busily chasing absurd illusory dreams.

Translation: Or they exploit themselves, clouding their original intentions, losing lofty ideals, turning into matured "leeches" of self-deception, busily chasing absurd illusory dreams.

Or they exploit themselves, clouding their original intentions, losing lofty ideals, turning into matured suckers of self-deception, busily chasing absurd illusory dreams. (Same as 【101】? Actually 【103】 is translation of 【101】. So output that.

A bloody yet illusory sword, thrust from the void, cuts down the noble virtue of countless human beings on this land that should not have fallen, letting their true spirit face the era's human aura, similar to a demon's nature sprouting, stepping onto the path of the weak preyed upon by the strong.

Translation: A bloody, real yet illusory blade thrust from the void, cutting down the noble virtue that countless human youths on this land ought not to have lost, letting their true-self spirit confront the era's human essence, akin to a demonic nature sprouting, stepping onto the path of the weak preyed upon by the strong.

We need to keep meaning. So: A bloody, real yet illusory blade thrust from the void, cutting down the noble virtue that countless human youths on this land ought not to have lost, letting their true-self spirit confront the era's human essence, akin to a demonic nature sprouting, stepping onto the path of the weak preyed upon by the strong.

——This is inherently the demon's age; decadence and chaos are the main theme of the era.

Translation: ——This is inherently the demon's age; decadence and chaos are the main theme of the era.

——This is inherently the demon's age; decadence and chaos are the main theme of the era. (Same as 【107】? Actually 【109】 is translation of 【107】. So output that.

On the contrary, it is the human race and the Wu Clan that have cut in line……They are not like the Demon Race, inherited from a more ancient era, but were spontaneously brought forth by creation!

Translation: On the contrary, it is the human and Wu clans that have cut in line……They are not like the demon race, inherited from a more ancient era, but were spontaneously brought forth by creation!

On the contrary, it is the human race and the Wu Clan that have cut in line……They are not like the Demon Race, inherited from a more ancient era, but were spontaneously brought forth by creation! (Same as 【110】? Actually 【112】 is translation of 【110】. So output that.

The heaven of this era belongs to the Demon Race; it is the heaven born of past human choices!

Translation: The heaven of this era belongs to the demon race; it is the heaven born of past human choices!

The heaven of this era belongs to the Demon Race; it is the heaven born of past human choices! (Same as 【113】? Actually 【115】 is translation of 【113】. So output that.

And to be able to serve as the sharpest sword of such an era, in line with the main theme, wearing down dissent, is naturally ……

Translation: And thus, the sharpest sword fitting this era's main theme, capable of wearing down dissent, is naturally……

We need to keep meaning. So: And thus, the sharpest sword fitting this era's main theme, capable of wearing down dissent, is naturally……

Witch‑slaying sword!

Translation: Slaughter Wu Sword!

This sword cuts not only flesh, but also ideals!

Translation: This sword has never cut merely flesh; it also cuts ideals!

We need to keep meaning. So: This sword has never cut merely flesh; it also cuts ideals!

Now it has reappeared, moving silently, without any heaven-shaking portent, yet truly piercing into the heart of the human race!

Translation: Now it has reappeared, moving silently, without any heaven-shaking portent, yet truly piercing into the heart of humanity!

Now it has reappeared, moving silently, without any heaven-shaking portent, yet truly piercing into the heart of the human race! (Same as 【124】? Actually 【126】 is translation of 【124】. So output that.

The hand of Heavenly Emperor Di Jun calmly grips this wicked weapon, likewise using his mind and his wisdom.

Translation: The hand of Heavenly Emperor Di Jun calmly grips this wicked weapon, likewise using his mind and his wisdom.

The hand of Heavenly Emperor Di Jun calmly grips this wicked weapon, likewise using his mind and his wisdom. (Same as 【127】? Actually 【129】 is translation of 【127】. So output that.

No……This time Di Jun is not using the identity of the Heavenly Emperor.

Translation: No……This time Di Jun is not using the identity of the Heavenly Emperor.

No……This time Di Jun is not using the identity of the Heavenly Emperor. (Same as 【130】? Actually 【132】 is translation of 【130】. So output that.

The former Heavenly Emperor—this identity was an aid, yet also a shackle.

Translation: The former Heavenly Emperor—this identity was an aid, yet also a shackle.

The former Heavenly Emperor—this identity was an aid, yet also a shackle. (Same as 【133】? Actually 【135】 is translation of 【133】. So output that.

Every time Di Jun uses this identity, he forever remains trapped in one person's shadow——

Translation: Every time Di Jun uses this identity, he forever remains trapped in one person's shadow——

Every time Di Jun uses this identity, he forever remains trapped in one person's shadow—— (Same as 【136】? Actually 【138】 is translation of 【136】. So output that.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

Translation: Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

Dao Ancestor Hongjun! (Same as 【139】? Actually 【141】 is translation of 【139】. So output that.

The Heavenly Court was established with his approval!

Translation: The Heavenly Court was established with his approval!

The Heavenly Court was established with his approval! (Same as 【142】? Actually 【144】 is translation of 【142】. So output that.

Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Emperor, the sovereign of heaven, commanding all gods……Yet even such a Supreme Emperor, facing the Dao Ancestor, is shorter by a head, needing to yield half a step.

Translation: Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Emperor, the sovereign of heaven, commanding all gods……Yet even such a supreme being, facing the Dao Ancestor, is shorter by a head, needing to yield half a step.

Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Emperor, the sovereign of heaven, commanding all gods……Yet even such a Supreme Emperor, facing the Dao Ancestor, is shorter by a head, needing to yield half a step. (Same as 【145】? Actually 【147】 is translation of 【145】. So output that.

If Di Jun aspires to match Pangu, this issue must be resolved.

Translation: If Di Jun aspires to match Pangu, this issue must be resolved.

If Di Jun aspires to match Pangu, this issue must be resolved. (Same as 【148】? Actually 【150】 is translation of 【148】. So output that.

Therefore, while handling the complete control and digestion of the Eastern Yi, Di Jun took the opportunity to start anew, first dismantling part of the Heavenly Court, shattering its system and organization, to accept and absorb the Eastern Yi with a fresh appearance.

Translation: Therefore, while handling the complete control and digestion of the Eastern Yi, Di Jun took the opportunity to start anew, first dismantling part of the Heavenly Court, shattering its system and organization, to accept and absorb the Eastern Yi with a fresh appearance.

Therefore, while handling the complete control and digestion of the Eastern Yi, Di Jun took the opportunity to start anew, first dismantling part of the Heavenly Court, shattering its system and organization, to accept and absorb the Eastern Yi with a fresh appearance. (Same as 【151】? Actually 【153】 is translation of 【151】. So output that.

This extremely skilled transfer of assets, turning public into private, shows that his planning was not just a day or two.

Translation: Such a masterful transfer of assets, turning public into private, shows his planning was not a matter of a day or two.

We need to keep meaning. So: Such a masterful transfer of assets, turning public into private, shows his planning was not a matter of a day or two.

Drawing on the experience of venerable predecessors and learning some lessons……Fuxi the Great Sage released the human dove and made a dashing escape; Di Jun still greatly admires this, imitating and copying the maneuver.

Translation: Drawing on the experience of venerable predecessors and learning some lessons……Fuxi the Great Sage released the human dove and made a dashing escape; Di Jun still greatly admires this, imitating and copying the maneuver.

Drawing on the experience of venerable predecessors and learning some lessons……Fuxi the Great Sage released the human dove and made a dashing escape; Di Jun still greatly admires this, imitating and copying the maneuver. (Same as 【157】? Actually 【159】 is translation of 【157】. So output that.

Fortunately, the timing is just right now.

Translation: Coincidentally, the present moment is very suitable.

Even if Hongjun wanted to cause trouble, he couldn't……After all, he first swore not to leave the Ziwei Palace, plus the era's version updates, two heavenly barriers, severing the Dao Ancestor's current delusions of meddling.

Translation: Even if Hongjun wanted to cause trouble, he couldn't……After all, he first swore not to leave the Ziwei Palace, plus the era's version updates, two heavenly barriers, severing the Dao Ancestor's current delusions of meddling.

Even if Hongjun wanted to cause trouble, he couldn't……After all, he first swore not to leave the Ziwei Palace, plus the era's version updates, two heavenly barriers, severing the Dao Ancestor's current delusions of meddling. (Same as 【162】? Actually 【164】 is translation of 【162】. So output that.

——Dear! Your ID has expired! Please go update your information first, then the Heaven and Earth Bank can process your business!

Translation: ——Dear! Your ID has expired! Please go update your information first, then the Heaven and Earth Bank can process your business!

——Dear! Your ID has expired! Please go update your information first, then the Heaven and Earth Bank can process your business! (Same as 【165】? Actually 【167】 is translation of 【165】. So output that.

——Otherwise, even if you break the heavens……you must first prove you are the Heavenly Court's highest chairman before you can handle the issue of assets being embezzled and transferred by subordinates!

Translation: ——Otherwise, even if you break the heavens……you must first prove you are the Heavenly Court's highest chairman before you can handle the issue of assets being embezzled and transferred by subordinates!

——Otherwise, even if you break the heavens……you must first prove you are the Heavenly Court's highest chairman before you can handle the issue of assets being embezzled and transferred by subordinates! (Same as 【168】? Actually 【170】 is translation of 【168】. So output that.

Di Jun happily carved up the Heavenly Court's meat into his own pot……After years of forbearance, his efforts finally bore fruit today.

Translation: Di Jun happily carved up the Heavenly Court's meat into his own pot……After years of forbearance, his efforts finally bore fruit today.

Di Jun happily carved up the Heavenly Court's meat into his own pot……After years of forbearance, his efforts finally bore fruit today. (Same as 【171】? Actually 【173】 is translation of 【171】. So output that.

Even more wonderful!

Nüwa was also temporarily eliminated!

——At least for now, that's how it is.

The human race also lost this pillar that could suppress the situation; without a major shareholder who could tower over the feudal lords and arbitrarily call the shots, how could the financial statements be cooked… otherwise it's just arbitrary?

There is no better time for Di Jun than now!

The striving Golden Crow sovereign, endeavoring to grasp the opportunity, is bustling about happily……

A brand-new organization, jointly signed and certified by Taiyi and the human king Chonghua, was established as a joint venture…… It draws from both the Heavenly Court and humanity, yet transcends both.

Within the organization, they reverently honor the title 'Heavenly Emperor' as the supreme spiritual leader, slotting in between the two great players, the Dao Ancestor and Nüwa, with equal standing in name and righteousness.

The Heavenly Emperor is the ultimate form of Di Jun…… In the latest advertising campaign, there is no doubt that Heavenly Emperor Jun has designs on the position of the Lord of the Human Dao, shouting the slogan: to usher in peace for all ages, to tread a brand‑new path, to tread a path that draws on the notions of the Heavenly Court and humanity, surpasses both, and bears a distinct flavor of freedom and democracy!

A series of operations, completed in one go.

Signing agreements, establishing joint ventures, packaging idols, spiritual mentors……

As the Slaughter Witch Sword swings down, taking the vast lands of the Eastern Barbarians as its canvas, Di Jun ambitiously opens up an era of his own.

Taking advantage of this surface situation, all his peers among the Pangu competitors are either eliminated or down for the count; he is clearly poised to steal home, victory within reach!

However……

Pangu faces a calamity.

Someone awaits him on the road ahead.

……

"Look, how tumultuous Di Jun's actions are!"

Among the Xia dynasty, Yinglong held aloft the edict handwritten by Xuanyuan; a solemn figure emerged from it, crushing this span of spacetime, becoming a void outsiders cannot peer into, severing the heavenly secrets.

"Morals decay day by day, hearts are not as they once were…… The sins of the gods are monstrous and unforgivable!"

"Alright, I admit, this is my fault."

Wenming sighed, shrugging his shoulders before the person in front of him: "Some of this is beyond my expectations; he can play on such a grand scale."

"Di Jun…… he is indeed outstanding."

"As he walked on, he broke out of the fence…… one side freeing himself from the shackles Hongjun left for the Heavenly Court, the other digesting and absorbing the power of the Eastern Barbarians."

"Although he took some shortcuts, his methods were also a bit ruthless……"

"But speaking of which…… which Pangu who rises to power doesn't have a belly full of dirty tricks?"

"Being ruthless and merciless is the norm."

Wenming smacked his lips, evaluating: "Back then, August Emperor, for the development of the Human Dao and to quell the demonic calamity, chose to eradicate the troublesome Dragon Ancestor—his methods were far from ordinary darkness."

"Those who came after are no less willing."

"That Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao become sentient, refusing discipline…… joining forces, it becomes an AI crisis, seeking to directly overturn the mandate of the three thousand divinities, to rule as master in Honghuang."

"Fortunately, it was suppressed by the combined efforts of the great ones."

"Even as unlucky as the Dragon Ancestor…… when he ambushed and killed Red Yun, rallying people to surround and slay my former self, that too was called a master strategist!"

"Sigh……"

"Nowadays, anyone who comes out to mess around is no fuel‑saving lamp."

"Even you!"

Wenming looked at Xuanyuan and burst out laughing: "The Human Dao has become sentient, yet instead of walking the world openly and aboveboard, it sneaks about in disguise, covertly observing…… this damn thing is just pulling whose list?"

"And how many copies of the list has it pulled?"

"All of this is because you forced me." Xuanyuan said indifferently: "Once a no‑bottom‑line, no‑integrity confrontation begins, nobody has any room to turn back."

"If the Human Dao I represent doesn't sharpen its wits, it might not even know how it got played to death…… The Human Dao rules by non‑action, all authority entrusted to the wise and divine…… hey!"

"Looking back suddenly, I found that little sister Nüwa is the true conscience; in this world where dirty tricks run rampant, she let me feel a hint of integrity and warmth."

"Because of this integrity and warmth, did you demote her in rank and start calling her little sister?" Wenming glanced at him sideways: "You've grown wings, can fly solo now, right?"

"When she was useful before, you kept calling her 'Lady Nüwa, Her Majesty Nüwa' with honeyed lips, like a lackey sucking up to the rich matriarch at home."

"And now?"

"You actually want to climb onto her head and claim seniority!"

"Heroes don't ask about origins; Pangu only looks at who comes first!" Xuanyuan declared justified and confident: "Because it is strong and ancient, the node of the Human Dao Pangu is only a hair's breadth behind the August Emperor, nearly simultaneous!"

"By this reckoning, Nüwa becoming Pangu would still come after me…… Although this calculation has no practical use, establishing a proper seniority order is still possible!"

Xuanyuan spoke with conviction.

"You…… sigh." Wenming sighed: "Such disregard for face and integrity makes the Human Dao's recovery and cohesion even faster……"

"But remember, what the Human Dao ultimately needs is not a fighting puppet, but a tempering, far‑seeing sage‑king……"

"Don't let the Human Dao's subconscious turn you into a Daoist…… otherwise I'll still have to clean up the mess."

"Mental illness in the Human Dao is no big deal; before, they were self‑sealed, and when they acted up they could do nothing major…… but since you lot appeared……"

"A brat got hold of a toy that lets the world feel pain…… I really don't want to face this situation."

"Huh……" Xuanyuan stared, a hint of confusion in his eyes, then gradually regained focus, gaining a sharper gleam and unwavering will: "I've somewhat lost control."

"Di Jun has started a new stove, blending the rules of heaven and humanity; its influence on the Human Dao is not shallow……"

"The degeneration and corrosion of the Slaughter Witch Sword represent part of the Human Dao's sins, not to be underestimated."

Xuanyuan turned serious: "I will rein in this portion of sin and karma, cross this realm barrier…… it's time to dispose of him."

"Deal with it…… then you'll also need your side's cooperation." Wenming smiled: "Otherwise, just on my end, it's really not easy to handle."

"What do you need me to do?" Xuanyuan asked, nodding.

"At the Kui Ox, eliminate him as soon as possible." Wenming raised his brows: "He's stuck at the vital pass, preventing the dragon race from entering the battlefield and transforming into sufficient fighting force."

"The Kui Ox?" A flash of fierceness passed through Xuanyuan's eyes as he recalled the past.

Before, it was this very ox that had feuded with him.

At the banquet, a fit of madness broke out, nearly wanting to hack him to death!

From then on, Fengxi swore that, one day, if he could attain supreme divine powers, he would surely —

Skin and tear its bones!

(End of chapter)