Chapter 793: One swamp, two uses; siblings united in heart!

"Social morals decline day by day, people's hearts are not as they used to be...... people's hearts are not as they used to be!"

Báizé sighed.

As a victim, he strongly condemned the deteriorating social climate; even someone as shrewd as this Wise Man suffered a great loss because of it, his eyes brimming with tears.

This isn't a matter of being smart or not…… it's simply that I didn't think of it!

Just a moment ago, everyone was still fighting over industry while suffering from a human realm illness and being paralyzed in bed, locked in fierce combat.

But then, the human realm took advantage of everyone's inattention, leaping up from sickbed in a flash, going incognito to make a private visit, and coldly observing the world.

Damn it!

What kind of nature is this?

For specifics, just look at the girl!

Yes!

It's just faking death!

Relying on the act of faking death to deceive, to feint, to sneak-attack an old comrade like Báizé……

In response, Báizé was furious, almost wanting to grab Xuanyuan's collar and shout——

"Fuck! Doesn't your conscience hurt?!"

Of course, Báizé gladly retracted such an arrogant thought, worrying that Xuanyuan might casually strike again with a sword, each blow a critical hit.

However.

What he didn't know was…… even if he questioned him, Xuanyuan would likely not take it to heart.

He could even calmly smile and tell him——

What is this supposed to be?

Those who share the Dao don't need to enter the same family gate.

You merely thought the girl faked death and the human realm made a private visit, but you didn't know…… East Splendor also prepared a surprise for everyone!

Fuxi, Nüwa, Fengxi…… on the stage of this necromancer era, they performed similar actions.

This is both preparation for opponents and preparation for the family throne succession race!

But as things stand now, Nüwa's skill is lacking by a notch; it looks like she's headed for a collapse.

The girl can't match East Splendor, and for Fengxi it's a blind spot…… the road ahead is pitch black, yet she herself remains completely unaware.

What a human tragedy!

Xuanyuan touched his conscience, inexplicably feeling somewhat wistful.

——He felt no pain.

Because…… his heart lies in the source of the human realm!

"Alas!"

With a deep sigh, the Holy Emperor also had worries, once confused, once reflected.

As Báizé lamented, the declining morals and unancient hearts…… whose fault is it really?

After much thought, he finally reached a conclusion.

"In the end, it's still your teaching that's good."

Xuanyuan said just that, leaving Báizé speechless.

Báizé wanted to retort, but then realized……

"Damn! That makes a lot of sense."

As one of the Three Great Black Suns famed in the bygone Dragon-Phoenix era, his divine life has seen countless schemes of yin and yang…… too many to count.

Wherever he went, he left traces.

He hasn't yet become a Dao like Pangu; to the Honghuang's "Pangu," his lifetime of deeds is as clear as day, impossible to conceal.

"Cough cough! Let's not talk about these." Báizé, feeling guilty, cut off the topic, afraid to go deeper…… he feared that delving further would land him in prison.

"Your Majesty Xuanyuan, seeking talent thirstily, specially came to the shore of the East Sea to visit me; such sincerity could move the heavens and bring snow in June……" He twitched the corner of his mouth, speaking indirectly to mock something, "In that case, I shall obey rather than show respect, accepting Your Majesty's invitation to serve."

"Your Majesty, may I know what you need me to do? Please give your orders."

"If I can accomplish it, I will surely spare no effort, sacrificing myself for the welfare of all beings in the human realm."

Since boarding the pirate ship is already set, with toasts and penalties laid out before him, Báizé is also quite aware of the times.

He will obtain the Luo Book, return to Honghuang, and surely have sufficient utilitarian value…… this is also his upcoming task.

"Mr. Bai is very straightforward." Xuanyuan smiled and nodded, "Here in Xuanyuan, there are indeed some improper requests."

"I have heard that Mr. Bai is the foremost Wise Man in Honghuang's mountains and rivers, moreover broadly learned, understanding the nature of all things and spirits…… I wonder, what is your view on the current state of the human realm?"

"I wish to raise troops to attack the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Court; moreover, how should I organize the army and govern the troops so that each fulfills its duty?"

Xuanyuan sought instruction with the utmost solemnity.

In and out of the words, it sounded like there was no problem.

But Báizé knew——this was aimed straight at the vital gate from the start!

At the critical moment, the human realm must unite.

Although unity is not in question, how to unite? And what is the 'heart'?

In the present age, only the human race can serve as such a core!

What about the demon race?

They are the side to be united.

While a harmful heart must not exist, a defensive heart must not be absent.

Whether it's integrating forces, being of one mind from top to bottom also works.

Or it's to prevent loss of control, so as to supervise the troops, or whatever.

It's certainly about grasping key materials—controlling the greatest power with the smallest outlay.

This requires mastering various vital points, understanding all tribes' information, and performing detailed analysis.

Of course… as for materials, the Human Dao has them.

But…

With Báizé as this intelligent search, who'd still want to look things up themselves?

When in doubt, ask Báizé…… isn't that exactly why Báizé could pick up the Luoshu and return to Honghuang?!

Only Báizé can handle this with ease.

He is a Historian who came from the Dragon and Phoenix era.

He is also a Yao Marshal of the Demon Race in this era.

He was also temporarily given great authority by a girl, taking charge of the Nine Provinces Barrier, grasping the core of humanity, interacting with all tribes, and gaining a clear understanding.

Is there any more convenient tool than this?

I suppose not.

For Báizé to have connections with Xuanyuan—this is the blessing he cultivated over eight lifetimes!

Báizé also understands this, his face drawn long, full of reluctance.

But his body is still honest; he rummaged through his pockets and finally produced a book, presenting it to Xuanyuan.

"This is the Spirit Monster Atlas."

Báizé sighed, "Outside humanity, I have selected 11,520 kinds of spirits, monsters, souls, and demons; among the infinite tribes of Honghuang, they are all extraordinary and of great importance."

"Their dispositions, traits, the evolution and development of their civilizations, and their affinity and interaction with humanity—I have recorded all of this in detail."

"Your Majesty, you may consider this as you see fit, so as to unite the troops and foster cooperation up and down."

This is Báizé's painstaking work.

Throughout the Wu-Yao era, that's all he managed to write—just this one book.

Spirit Monster Atlas…… Báizé's Spirit Monster Atlas!

This is the Demon Race's great secret—an understanding of the origins of these tribes…… let alone the fact that although many tribes were created by Nüwa, she may not truly understand them as Báizé does!

Or rather, what Nüwa can understand is only the original state of these tribes.

But times change, people change, and civilizations change!

We must view problems with a developmental perspective…… and Báizé is precisely the one who specializes in this!

In the Báizé Spirit Monster Atlas, it details the evolution of these tribes, projections for their future, and how to coordinate and interact with humanity for mutual benefit.

"Mr. Bai means well." Xuanyuan took it, flipped through it for a while, and felt deeply moved.

At this moment, he was very satisfied.

"With this, the ailments of the present age can largely be cured." Xuanyuan felt deeply: "Although it centers on humanity, it also considers the interests of other tribes, promoting peaceful coexistence and forming a community of shared destiny for humanity."

"It absorbs and draws upon the divine path researched by Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, innovates, coordinates and integrates…… displaying the splendid pattern of the Holy Way."

"Give you time, and you'll gradually mend the conflicts of the Wu-Yao era, slowly stepping into a splendid age."

"Mr. Bai has great talent."

Xuanyuan commented.

"That's right!" Báizé, not being modest, confident and proud, said bluntly, "I'm still quite capable."

"At the very least, back then I also watched Fuxi's divine maneuvers…… although I didn't become the Heavenly Emperor, I didn't attain the status of a Holy Emperor."

"But in practice, it can still work!"

"After all, in the prosperous age of the Human Dao…… my share is also in those military medals."

Don't look down on Báizé just because he's currently inept.

But back then, he was also a handsome guy!

"In this era, if you were the Demon Emperor, perhaps…… you'd have a different development, unlike now." Xuanyuan said leisurely.

"I also think that…… alas!" Báizé shook his head: "It's impossible to get approval from Hongjun."

"One emperor, one minister…… someone like me, an 'old minister,' how dare he use me as the Demon Emperor?"

"He's worried…… worried that he'll repeat past mistakes and clash with a terrifying Holy Emperor Heavenly Emperor."

"Then, stuck in the Zixiao Palace, he'd never think of escaping."

The Dao Ancestor is very conflicted.

He both wants to control the situation, letting the Heavenly Court sweep aside oppositions like the Wu Clan.

But he also fears that if the Heavenly Court loses control, it will overturn him, this Grand Emperor Emeritus.

How can a single 'difficult' character be enough?!

Báizé's practical abilities are extraordinary.

But precisely for that reason, he can only scrape by as a Yao Marshal; the Demon Emperor… there's no place for him.

Just like the Dragon Ancestor.

For the Demon Race, the Dragon clan's system is the friendliest possible.

All tribes can transform into dragons, the ascent channel is forever open, with clear hierarchies, avoiding countless disputes.

But that's precisely because it's too friendly!

In the end, the Dragon clan was instead rejected, and the Great Sage Dragon Ancestor could not become the Demon Emperor—

If he had become the Demon Emperor, what would the Heavenly Emperor or the Eastern Emperor do then?!

The foundation is entirely theirs; with a wave of the Dragon Ancestor's arm, the Demon Race should just rename itself the Dragon Clan!

Some people aren't in the right position simply because they're too strong—they're the version's prodigies!

Thus……

Buy a house on your class position, you guys!

They have all been banned.

"We people like us either dominate an age or remain depressed and unfulfilled."

Báizé smiled faintly; he had already come to this realization.

"Of course, it's not that there's no special possibility: if I meet a hero whose breadth and talent far surpass mine, who can be convinced by me… working with such a person is certainly not an unpleasant thing."

Báizé actually isn't afraid of working; being exploited for labor.

Back then, he too had come through bitter days.

Sacrifice, he isn't unable to sacrifice; dedication, he isn't unable to dedicate.

When it comes to the big picture, he's not lacking at all.

But sacrifice and dedication don't mean he enjoys toiling without complaint.

But in this world, who could rein him in… there are hardly any!

Over these years, Báizé said——he's only ever seen one and a half!

August Emperor is one, Nüwa is half.

Do you really think anyone can hire Mr. Bai as a lackey?!

"Then look… am I such a hero?" Xuanyuan spread his arms and laughed loudly.

"You?" Báizé bared his teeth, "If it weren't for someone backing you with the Dao, I'd still be scrambling for a meal in Honghuang… do you think I want to work for you?!"

"Want me to be convinced? Then first take down the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Court before talking!"

Báizé muttered, "There was once my blood and sweat in it… if you defeat it, I'll be genuinely convinced!"

The former human Dao, he once labored to add bricks and tiles to it.

Now the clash of new and old human Dao is enough to become the most direct comparison.

"I will win…… I surely will."

Xuanyuan said thus, he was not angered by Báizé's words; on the contrary, he had firm confidence.

"Then I'll just wait to watch the show." Báizé said, "I imagine it will be a splendid clash, surpassing all previous witch-demon battles of this era."

"You'll see." Xuanyuan remained calm, weighing the 《Báizé's Atlas of Spirits and Monsters》 in his hand, then suddenly asked, "The races recorded in this atlas, in past ages, should have been equally outstanding strong clans, right?"

"Yes." Báizé thought, nodded, "What makes a strong clan? Not boasted, but forged."

Without any foundation in the past, how could this era still dominate the winds and clouds?

"Looking at it this way, even before battle I already know myself and the enemy." Xuanyuan laughed, "Báizé, you've really done a great assist."

"I knew I could come back; the waters behind are deep… your repeated exploitation of my remaining value is also a bit too much." Báizé replied helplessly.

One arrow, two eagles!

Báizé the tool-man, he can both serve as the operator controlling the human community's fate and as the most suitable aide to deal with the trials sent down by the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Court in that era.

There was an examiner, after all he softened.

He certainly didn't give a backdoor directly.

But he did define the rough exam points, letting students at least struggle a bit, scramble a bit, so they wouldn't just fail out confusedly.

Thus, Báizé the courier appeared.

His knowledge was packaged by someone, then Xuanyuan blasted it out.

Báizé now understood these things, and felt a bit resentful.

Damn!

Some scoundrels, after eating two bowls of noodles, only pay for one!

"This way, my odds of winning increase a bit more." Xuanyuan smiled.

"Don't get too excited too early." Báizé shook his head, "In the perfected Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Court, August Emperor's thought and will permeate throughout; at the moment of its utmost intensity, its vessel, the human Dao, even took the step of self-certifying as a Great Luo."

"Although in the end, due to split personality, it left hidden dangers…… but flaws do not hide the excellence."

"Since it's a Great Luo, it's hard to restrain…… especially the suppression of attribute weaknesses."

Báizé said, "Have you ever seen a Great Luo defeated by the weak overcoming the strong? It doesn't exist!"

"Even if you plot and scheme, in the end you still have to kill it outright."

"These clans, you know their weaknesses—how so? Taken alone, you could slay them thousands of times…… but when they are part of the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Court, they become perfect and flawless!"

"You must remember…… at that moment you are contending with August Emperor." Báizé looked at Xuanyuan, hesitated a while, then still gave him a tip, not wanting to see a friend suffer a miserable defeat, "August Emperor's Dao is called the Yi Dao, in reality it is omniscience."

"The flaws I can know, he must certainly know, having long prepared defenses, enabling each clan to complement each other, covering weaknesses and showing only strength…… he was the greatest strategist of that era!"

"If you're set on finding loopholes, beware—you might end up losing both the chicken and the rice, even losing your head!"

"Is that so?" Xuanyuan's eyes bright, "Then I have even more hope of victory."

"……" Báizé glanced at him twice, feeling this kid might be an idiot?

"I haven't placed the pass tokens on cheating." Xuanyuan, responding to Báizé's confusion, just smiled, "As you said, the Dragon-Phoenix era's Heavenly Court is extraordinary, and August Emperor truly holds omniscience."

"But…… sir, the times have changed!"

"When unknown things appear, is August Emperor's omniscience still that unsolvable?"

"Exactly."

"This era has produced many entirely new things."

Xuanyuan said with deep meaning.

"Ah…… humanity!" Báizé startled, then suddenly realized.

"Humanity, it never existed before!"

"This is utterly different from the strong and dominant clans of the Dragon-Phoenix era, shaped single-handedly by Nüwa!"

"And there is reincarnation…… altered by Houtu!"

"Looks like you understand." Xuanyuan chuckled, "In the confrontation with the August Emperor, I'm not fighting alone."

"Actually, I've teamed up with Lady Nüwa, cooperating and together shaking the August Emperor's hegemony."

"Perhaps... this is also within the expectations of the Human Dao."

Xuanyuan sighed, "Maybe the Human Dao understands that if you want to walk your own path, not always live under the August Emperor's will and way, to be master of your own destiny, you must create something new."

"A brand-new attempt... humanity ought to be a test point."

"If we can achieve results, then the convergence of the myriad races will be the prevailing trend."

"In a certain sense, humanity... can barely be considered the heaven-ordained protagonist, carrying a hint of being destined."

"Of course, the prerequisite is still to make an effort, so that the Human Dao sees promise and can increase investment."

"All the way to the end, facing the sharp edge of the Dragon-Phoenix Era."

"So I say, this victory is no small matter."

Xuanyuan lamented, "After all, I didn't observe martial virtue, I teamed up with Lady Nüwa... Of course, the Lady might be very dissatisfied, very angry."

(End of chapter)