Chapter 836: Azure: I'm Invincible, Seeking Abuse!

If the Ancestor Dragon agrees, that's fine.

Haotian Supreme Emperor nodded, turned his gaze, swept over Nüwa and the others, "Any objections, everyone?"

A moment of silence.

No one objected.

That means everyone agreed.

"Good."

"We will now establish the Three Articles."

"The cause and effect that have stretched from ancient times, the reckoning of past and future, will all be settled today."

Haotian Supreme Emperor transcended the world, with a stiff expression and indifferent eyes, yet seemed to carry a deep weariness that did not fade.

"This time, for all that has passed, we will reach a final verdict."

"From now on, no one is allowed to settle old scores."

"Those who violate it... will be jointly attacked!"

If heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; the righteous path of humanity is full of vicissitudes.

The human way is itself full of vicissitudes.

Whether gods or myriad beings, even those of Pangu's people, each has their own stance, pursuing the ideals they long for, wishing to welcome their arrival.

In this process, the world was transformed, the era was transformed—all of this happened inadvertently.

Those who reach the peak generally have good original intentions, balancing heaven and humanity, not purely good but not evil—truly terrible ones like the Rahu Demon Ancestor have long been blasted to dust and suppressed under the Infinite Calamity; moreover, those who gather the people's hope, lead the gods, and stand out.

At the birth of innate divinity, who is really better than whom?

Heavenly talent and comprehension are actually quite equal.

As for effort, who would not strive?

Personal struggle, every Great Luo can do their best.

But the final achievements vary greatly—this is the influence of historical progress!

Some deities, whose ideas matched the needs of the age, naturally rose and ascended to the Supreme Emperor's throne.

Some deities, whose path was validated by the future, have encountered many setbacks along the way.

They each had their own supporters, waging war against opponents throughout the ages, tumultuously shaking the world.

Under such contention, cause and effect proliferate.

In the end, some remain calm and at ease, quietly awaiting their own era to arrive.

Some are unwilling, rising against the tide, slaughtering the ages, fighting until heaven collapses and earth shatters!

By this point, they gradually deviated from the original course.

Conspiracies abound, overt schemes sweep through, the pinnacle of strategic play sees open spears and hidden arrows advancing together.

But who can say they were wrong?

They have all made great contributions, painting a bold stroke upon this world—although the contributions differ in magnitude.

Yet the sincere goodwill and dreams of those who once truly transformed the world have been remembered by the world!

Law and human feeling are inseparable, yet reason remains in disorder.

Even if true humanity were to descend here, one would sigh, the heart in turmoil.

Harsh treatment makes people's hearts turn cold.

And indulgent neglect...

Believe it or not, in the midst of fighting, today they dare to tear down homes—blasting Mount Buzhou, tomorrow they dare to destroy the world—refining earth, water, fire, and wind, exchanging the myriad worlds—a certain unnamed Tongtian Jiaozhu proudly puffs out his chest.

Too difficult.

To govern heaven and earth, to command the gods—how could that be easy?

In the end, all that remains is the Three Articles, plus slaying dragons to warn the gods.

Select a fortunate troublemaker, let him forge ahead; in the end, with the splendid life he blooms into, let the gods be awakened to act from the heart.

This is a great undertaking.

As for how the troublemaker's fate turns out...

There's a saying that goes well!

Some people die, yet the world will remember their lifetime.

Some people are still alive, yet merely walking corpses, their edges worn smooth by life.

It is not that the Human Dao favors, mistreating a certain dragon.

It's just that the Dragon Ancestor mistakenly entered the Black Manor, went too deep... If it were just depth, that would be fine, but he also wanted to show off!

That showing off caused a major problem.

He sent his opponent straight to transcend godhood!

What can the Lord of the Human Dao do about this?

Of course, just toss it cold!

Moreover, the dragon clan's hegemony, spoken of, is quite passionate.

But the dragon clan also consumes a lot of resources.

Although they bring clouds and rain, letting the world flourish, their output likewise increased.

But...

Nüwa is no slouch either!

Moreover, she settled her posthumous affairs and bought the myriad beings a life insurance policy!

Houtu transformed reincarnation, opened the underworld, and even wished to sit and guard it, bearing the weight of the Netherworld.

Such a thing……you can tell just by thinking, that Dragon Ancestor, such an awesome guy, probably isn't willing to lower his head and do it.

——Dragon Ancestor: I can take this indignity? I just forged the ancient!

The mental illness of the Human Dao will heal, and clever intelligence will occupy the high ground.

After pondering this, settling the accounts……the inclination instantly became clear.

Who wouldn't like a good‑natured, capable employee who's happy to work 996……no, 007? Yet who would turn to favor a tyrant with a big temper, an iron head, and a strong personality?

Being able to avoid black‑mailing and still give Dragon Ancestor a chance……the Human Dao truly is doing its best to practice "equality"!

If it were fair competition, Nüwa's support among the Human Dao masses would have long ago crushed Dragon Ancestor!

In the waves of time, it is overlapping Honghuang, everything is undetermined.

But in the dark, it seems as if the final outcome was already decided long ago.

"Settle karma? Good! I like it!" August Emperor Heavenly Emperor laughed, taking up the words of Haotian Supreme Emperor, "Since it's settling karma, we might as well play on a bigger scale."

"Just competing for Pangu, what's that?"

"Let's also include the era‑struggle, the Pangu showdown!"

He rose to his full height, boundless majesty, "I know, someone has long dreamed of contending for Pangu, that is, to measure themselves against my true self."

"And……the Human Dao!"

"To break with me, karma piled high, contradictions entangled."

"All of this should be settled once and for all!"

As these words were spoken, a glance from Nüwa's eyes flickered out for a moment.

August Emperor did not name anyone, but those who understand, understand.

"Also good!"

Haotian Supreme Emperor stood tall, at this moment possessing supreme majesty, "Let us first make a beginning!"

"We are both Pangu, why make things difficult for those who come after? Let's have a match and judge superiority!"

He pointed a finger, the Myriad Heavens trembled, time roared, boundless Dao power surged, enveloping him and heading toward August Emperor.

The entire witch‑demon epoch shone, as if it had found a backbone, to contend against the sovereign of the dragon‑phoenix epoch, August Emperor Heavenly Emperor!

"You dare fight me?"

August Emperor chuckled, did not resist Haotian's challenge, merely shook his head, as if sighing, as if scoffing, "You……can't do it!"

"The Human Dao owes me karma; even if it's repaid, a remnant remains, innate disadvantage……in a battle with me, your final outcome cannot escape defeat."

"That could still restrain you for a long enough time, right?" Haotian had already vanished, only a fleeting divine echo resounding through the epoch, "Perhaps hope is born in the miracles of the age."

"Even if you defeat me, you must pay a price; those who come after and attain the Dao should be able to guard the witch‑demon epoch."

"Although this age has left the Human Dao with too many wounds and pains……yet the profound educational significance is enough to be remembered for myriad ages, its value immeasurable."

A sheet of "Heaven" fell, that was another Honghuang, swallowing them whole, making it hard for outsiders to see them again.

Haotian tore the threads of time, opened several Honghuang, and "cut apart" the Pangu Dao contest.

Anyone can choose their opponent; defeating them equals seizing a crucial node.

If one defeats all competitors, that is an undisputed ascent to the top!

Moreover, aside from competition, this is also the greatest place of karmic settlement.

All old accounts from the past will be settled here!

Peak powerhouses, if they wish, can open the old accounts, the Human Dao tacitly permits the surge of revenge.

Blocking is worse than guiding.

Some grudges, some karma, sooner or later must be vented.

Rather than holding it in, secretly scheming, it's better to vent it out in a cathartic burst!

When the clash of August Emperor and Haotian appears, the split time, the severed epoch, the vast karma—at this moment they completely coincide and intertwine!

Haotian sparring with August Emperor, he is not fighting alone.

August Emperor is terrifyingly strong, but there are plenty of brave ones daring to bare their fangs at him.

Nüwa applied, Hongjun applied, and even the Great Sage Dragon Ancestor gritted his teeth and joined!

Only, the order is delayed; in the time torn apart by Haotian and August Emperor, the corresponding campaigns may have occurred earlier or later; let's say it's a fair duel, a one‑on‑one showdown……?

"All right……don't get too carried away."

When August Emperor Heavenly Emperor covered his palm and caused the temporarily opened Honghuang battlefield to collapse, that is how it is for Haotian Supreme Emperor.

"Our thoughts are one, the World‑abiding Embryo Seal and the Honghuang microcosm integrated, we can again manifest the pinnacle appearance, the true Pangu·Fuxi, should appear in full glory, ending the years of deficiency in the home field outside Honghuang."

"When facing opponents of the same level, we cannot afford even the slightest flaw."

Haotian smiled and nodded, "All karma, it's time to settle it."

"The Human Dao has also grown up, become sensible, no longer needs us to worry so much."

"But Nüwa……this child still needs some stimulating education to let her grow."

"Indeed."

August Emperor nodded, then smiled mysteriously, "You say, when she learns the truth, what expression will she have?"

"How would I know?" Haotian chuckled, "But I think it will surely be wonderful."

"Yes!" August Emperor chuckled low, "She thinks this is a two‑against‑one situation……but it indeed is two‑against‑one!"

He spoke playfully, then stopped the topic, "Will you come, or shall I?"

"Let's do it together!" Haotian said, "Each contributes a move, that also counts as judging superiority."

"Good!"

August Emperor Heavenly Emperor's eyes blazed, his figure grew faint, yet the Heaven‑opening Divine Axe in his hand became solid.

His very existence stems from the combination of the three heaven‑opening supreme treasures, awakening the world‑abiding seal of that ancient Heavenly Emperor!

At this moment, the divine axe was taken out, transformed into the ultimate slaughter!

"Hum!"

Haotian's shadow also faded, and another greatness emerged—it was the microcosm of perfect Honghuang, Heaven and Earth, the ultimate condensation of the Human Way!

"Boom!"

They clashed together!

Heaven-opening Divine Axe, creating heaven and earth, destroying and extinguishing the earth…… all of these are fully enacted.

Vast Honghuang, boundless Heaven and Earth, myriad beings…… it manifested the marvel of the Great Dao, the splendor of creation, is the ultimate principle of survival.

The essence of origin and end is condensed, contending with the law of cosmic evolution!

This is a splendid duel, yet also the grandest deity-descent ceremony!

The two silhouettes collapsed, turning into illusory bubbles that faded; the aftershocks shook the ages, making the true Honghuang tremble, guessing what kind of frenzied and tragic duel had taken place.

Moreover, they seemed to have merged together; a great existence leisurely walked from the supreme realm and united with it!

"Mmm!"

"I am the August Emperor, also Haotian… mmm, forget it, for now I'll just call myself Haotian."

That supreme existence strode forth, its gaze falling, thus overlooking the primordial era: "This name, at least registered in Honghuang, received key support, and could somewhat increase combat power; I don't disdain it."

"Otherwise, there might still be some trouble."

"My foolish daughter… no, foolish sister… if she walks the Pangu Road twice, buys a ticket on board, then buys another ticket to board, though perhaps useless, but what if?"

"We have to guard against it!"

"It's all that cunning old dragon… what sneaky tricks are you playing?"

In the sighs, a light sound accompanied.

"Crack!"

The heaven-opening axe split open, revealing the three supreme treasures, which fell onto this battlefield.

That supreme being merely glanced, paid no further heed, and let it be.

The Taiji Diagram and the Pangu Banner fell into the mortal world.

The Chaos Bell rang slowly, and it entered the starry sky.

A body collapsed in the ages was taken by that bell, racing through time, delivering creation to him for revival.

"Taiyi… Taiyi…"

The Chaos Bell's spiritual sigh; upon waking, a fine dung‑shovel official was just gone, making it lament the impermanence of worldly affairs.

It grew somewhat forlorn, following Taiyi's last wish, shielding Di Jun, and caught up with its own brother.

"The war is over; people's hearts need calming. This signboard, no matter how you say it, is somewhat useful. Besides, I'm willing to support you, in exchange for giving him a better treatment… how about that?"

It was bargaining with someone.

"Okay." The person agreed, "Demon Emperor, God King… he still has plenty of value; I won't shortchange him."

"However, treatment is treatment; if someone seeks revenge on him, I can't control that."

"Then it doesn't matter… I've also lived up to Taiyi." The Chaos Bell gave a gentle tremor, "If he can't even settle his own grudges, this Demon Emperor's efforts are wasted—getting killed by others… well, he's just killed."

"Heh," chuckling, a hand gathered across the ages, wiping away some trace, "The three heaven‑opening supreme treasures are gathered in my hand…… let me see, what exactly is the secret of the heaven‑opening divine axe?"

The owner of the great hand reassembled the supreme treasure; the divine axe reappeared, all principles no longer concealed, granting clear understanding.

"So that's how it is."

With a snap of the fingers, a divine sword appeared, yet completely different from before.

"Cause and effect—now severed."

"The sword of this dynasty cannot cut the gods of the previous dynasty."

"But from now on… there is no previous dynasty!"

He waved his hand; this sword cut through the netherworld and landed in someone's hand.

That was… Yandi!

Yet it was not merely Yandi!

He ascended to heaven and stepped into the netherworld.

"Heaven" was falling; the overlapping Honghuang responded, and he pulled an opponent—it was… the Dragon Ancestor!

The most extraordinary situation, the most special spacetime.

Haotian's peak strike severed the thread of time.

Here, every peak powerhouse with a demand can designate an opponent, either contend for Pangu, or sever cause and effect.

Mystery and strangeness coexist.

No distinction of before or after, no difference between group fights and one‑on‑one…… perhaps at the same moment, the Dragon Ancestor might simultaneously face Nüwa, Hongjun, and so on, but in each battlefield, the combat he perceives is only that one!

No loss of strength, no need for distraction…… strong is strong, weak is weak, win is win, lose is lose, with no room for excuse.

Everyone has confidence.

Because, who would lack confidence?

Like the Ancestral Dragon's peak leap—though the endeavor fell short, his Dao comprehension was complete; aside from Pangu, none could surpass him!

Contending for Pangu, only a few could become obstacles…… but who is inferior to whom?

To the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage, those are all trash.

Nüwa… a mere woman, not worth mentioning.

Hongjun? Not to mention the Nether River blocking the way… even if achieved, could a mere programmer out‑fight this Dragon God who's fought a hundred battles?

——Cang: I'm invincible! Abuse me!

When Yandi walked up to him, he still stared blankly.

Afterwards, he laughed loudly, his teeth showing.

"Young man!"

"Who gave you the courage to wade through this muddy water?!"

"I see your Dao cultivation; although you've gone far in Great Simplicity, you're still far from the level of Pangu..."

Dragon Ancestor has repeatedly fought and repeatedly lost; this era has suffered too much.

But at this moment, comparatively, he seemed to have raised his brows and exhaled.

Indeed.

Both glory and harm are revealed through comparison.

(End of chapter)