Chapter 874

Who ended the Three Sovereigns?

Who brought down the Five Emperors?

Only I, Great Yu, convened the feudal lords at Mount Tu, with ten thousand states holding jade and silk, and thus possessed the land of Xia!

In the most sacred, vast sacrificial sounds, it was the return of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; the ancestors' hidden virtue shone for a thousand autumns; the founders of states numbered in the myriad, yet in the end they all bowed down to one—Yu!

The era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors has passed!

This marks the beginning of the supreme human divine dynasty's unification of all under heaven, truly opening the chapter of a new era.

The Xuanyuan Xia Yu Sword is this divine dynasty's sacred weapon that stabilizes fortune.

The boundlessly heavy Nine Tripods are the symbol of command over mountains and rivers.

The River Chart and Luo Book, buried beneath the dust of ancient ages, are now impossible for later generations to see.

Xia is the symbol of civilization.

Henceforth, humanity had the myriad Xia and Huaxia, praising this most ancient divine dynasty.

The Xia kings ruled for a thousand autumns, governing mountains and rivers.

This is an affair of the human realm, governed by the human king.

Yet in the highest Heavenly Court, there also appeared a new aspect, a new atmosphere.

……

Haotian Heavenly Emperor, with wondrous and solemn appearance, his Dharma body supreme, governing the Myriad Heavens, overseeing all saints. He masters the universe, enlightens myriad heavens, follows the Heavenly Way, spreads Heavenly Virtue, creates all things, saves all beings, balances the three realms, governs all spirits, and saves countless people!

All the gods pay reverence, offering sacrifices to Haotian; none dare slander this Supreme Emperor.

After all, as the saying goes, a new official takes office with three blazing fires… Who knows, this Heavenly Emperor who is both old and new, will pick whom to make an example of?

However, this Heavenly Emperor turned out to be beyond the gods' expectations, very mild, having carried out no slaughter or purge of anything.

He only handled three matters.

The Five Directional Heavenly Emperors take turns on duty.

Matters of immortal gods' registration.

Arrangement of reincarnation's destination.

The Five Directional Heavenly Emperors, governing the host of gods.

Haotian Heavenly Emperor governs but does not intervene, holding great power yet sitting back to observe the world, pointing out the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors to complete their legitimacy.

Except for personnel appointments and financial authority, all other matters are handled by the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors.

If done well, there are naturally rewards; if done poorly, there are also penalties.

He detached himself from trivial details, grasping a few pawns to wield, one hand a heavy rod, the other a sweet date.

And outside the framework, he also used the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors to restrain the ancient gods, chiefly targeting those primordial divinities who had once served as ancestral witches.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors divided the Wu Clan; the lesser witches each became clans, singing of civilization through the ages.

The great witches and ancestral witches were abstracted into deities, growing farther from humanity yet closer to heaven, yet they fell into the trap of the Five Directional Heavenly Emperors.

The Five Directional Heavenly Emperors are definitely a rebel faction!

Now that they have risen to power, they naturally keep watch over their former rivals.

No need to worry about collusion between both sides, nor fear excessive hostility that would ultimately disrupt normal work.

Because, there is a third party's intervention.

Immortal gods' registration!

Wood Lord, Gold Mother, all immortals come to court.

In the past, within the Purple Cloud Palace, this immortal Dao lineage had been proposed, later buried; in the new era it revived, thereby planning to oversee all who attain immortality and commune with the divine after humanity's zenith.

To fill the grassroots of the Heavenly Court, practicing the way of the Five Virtues.

Merit, morality, holiness, hidden virtue, blessing… the Five Virtues arose together, permeating the sage emperor's path.

Merit Heavenly Immortal, Moral Earthly Immortal, Blessing Proper God, Virtuous Human Immortal, Yin Merit Ghost Gods…

Immortal gods turn the laws of heaven and earth, stirring the fortunes of civilization, complementing the human Dao dynasty.

Moreover, there are also the Five Phases, each restraining the Five Virtues and likewise restrained by them, serving as oversight and balance; when the immortal gods become corrupt beyond reason, they trigger the Great Calamity, turning the ages!

The Reincarnation Underworld settles karmic accounts.

Houtu the Great God, with a dark face, was invited by Haotian Heavenly Emperor; the heavenly representative and the earthly sovereign held a friendly talk.

After a frank negotiation, both sides fully exchanged opinions.

The talk was beneficial, each letting the other understand their true feelings.

Besides the meeting venue, from time to time mighty gods of the Yandi lineage, such as Xingtian and Chiyou, appeared to open everyone's eyes, performing a display of going berserk aside from that, everything remained peaceful.

Finally, Houtu the Great God conceded, signing the "Bridge of Helplessness" agreement, establishing Lady Meng Limited Company, applying a 2.0 version update patch to the Underworld's reincarnation affairs, as the final compromise.

Houtu's two fists could not withstand four hands; the Imperial Houtu… she was checked by Haotian.

Moreover, the Central Heavenly Emperor—Huangdi—also marked her as a divine attendant.

Perhaps the little good news is, to prevent after the conference ends, Phoenix Nest Mountain, Fire Cloud Cave, the Heavenly Court and other regions from encountering a masked Pangu who refuses to reveal his name, wielding a forty-meter-long great cleaver, swinging wildly in a frenzy of smashing and chopping…

Houtu reclaimed all financial authority in the Underworld; theoretically she could print as much money as she wished… Moreover, the debts incurred by Houtu's earlier assault and beating of Xihuang are to be paid by the Heavenly Court.

Furthermore, Houtu was ennobled as the Proper God of the Earth, the God of the Land and Grain, to be worshipped by humanity for all eternity… To this, Huangdi signed his agreement.

At the same time, Houtu the Great God put forward her personal view on the matter of immortal registration, expressing her stance, actively safeguarding the interests of the female immortal god collective; the authority of the Gold Mother should be further strengthened, demanding that the Yao Chi side become a permanent neutral force in the Great Calamity, under eternal protection of the Heavenly Court.

Moreover, the Peach Banquet is designated as the venue for immortal gods' interest negotiations, to be held regularly.

Regarding Houtu's these demands, after consultation among the Heavenly Court's emperors, corresponding approval was given.

When the biggest troublemaker lowered his flags and silenced his drums, the inaugural Heavenly Court assembly of the new era got on track.

The Dao Ancestor appeared, the Saint manifested.

Taking the Virtuous Heavenly Lord as representative, they proposed the new era's spiritual civilization construction work, to make "serve the myriad beings" the ideological core of the immortal god collective in the new era, establishing new customs, speaking civilization, forging a perfect, progressive human spiritual demeanor.

Regarding this, the Haotian Supreme fully approved, and the Five Direction Heavenly Emperors unanimously agreed; special cases are handled specially.

Past events are not to be blamed, but the new generation must firmly shape their thinking, cannot slacken at all—the Heavenly Emperor spoke thus.

Thus, the relevant rules and regulations were passed in the shortest possible time.

From then on.

All who ascend to immortality must go to the Heaven Gate and give thanks to Heaven and Earth.

First worship the Wood Lord, then audience the Golden Mother—without this procedure, it is illegal ascension!

Illegal ascension—what does that mean?

This means lacking background, lacking immortal age… lacking an official document issued by the Heavenly Court, registered and recorded; in the registers of the underworld's cycle of rebirth, on the ledger of life and death, one's name remains, and the lifespan limit still exists!

Unless you have the ability to escape the annual inspection initiated by the Sovereign Earth God Houtu… then you can roam freely.

But, is that possible?

Having worshipped the Wood Lord and audience the Golden Mother, this is merely the beginning, proving that the newborn immortals possess the most basic immortal and divine rights.

But what of it?

Has the mental review been passed?

Political background, is it qualified?

Please proceed to the Three Pure Ones Lecture Hall for a re‑education in thought for the new immortals.

Having passed the exam, being qualified… only then can one advance further, to obtain an interview with the Five Direction Heavenly Emperors, becoming an immortal with a job and background.

Missing these two steps, and one becomes a loose immortal!

Loose immortals, to be sure, can also gain longevity and free wandering.

It's just…

When the great calamity comes together and the storm arrives, the first to perish are usually these scattered cultivators, whom the big shots treat as leeks to be cut down.

……

The Saints positioned themselves in the new era, found their stance, moved with the times, actively integrated into the new Heavenly Court, becoming the vanguard of the new age.

Of course, this was not smooth sailing.

Although the Heavenly Emperors gave their approval, but… the Heavenly Court also values democracy!

Many mighty beings with great powers, in the end, are not fully represented, yet they can still make their voices heard.

Those with explosive tempers may stay silent on the surface, but in private the Demon Lord is taking action.

The Three Pure Ones, whose voices were loudest at the meeting, also suffered the heaviest blows.

The Demon Lord's visit to Kunlun Mountain is meant to throw the Daoist sect's arena into chaos!

However, the Three Pure Ones… came prepared!

At that time, the Lingbao Celestial Venerable sat before Kunlun Mountain, smiling as he unveiled the ancient sword formation—Slay Immortals!

As the Slay‑Immortals sword formation opened, it shook the mountains and rivers of myriad ages.

All opposing voices fell silent at that moment.

"Who dares not submit?!"

The Three Pure Ones, united in purpose, brandished fists as big as a sandpot.

They invested in the Way of Man, supported the Yan‑Yellow lineage, and afterwards reaped rich rewards, becoming the most powerful faction under Pangu.

With the sword formation in hand, I possess the world!

Unless heavenly foes arrive, one cannot suppress their arrogant blaze.

Of course, excessive arrogance also easily invites retribution.

"The Three Pure Ones as one— the fairness of immortals registering is hard to convince people."

An ancient star deity stepped forward, pointing directly at the life gate, saying, "Oversight is needed to prevent favoritism and perversion of law."

"I think they should just split up."

The Three Pure Ones instantly widened their eyes.

They all gazed at that star deity, their eyes shifting, tracing back to the source, wanting to know who was directing him to be the one who sticks his neck out, yet they could not see clearly, could not discern… sometimes they found the Heavenly Emperor Jun, sometimes they found Dou Mu.

Di Jun, at least, would be excused.

And Dou Mu…

The Three Pure Ones looked at each other, exchanging glances, "Who is it?"

"Are they dragging us back?"

"Houtu?"

"Or the Buddhist gate?"

"Enough, enough, enough… let's call it a day."

"Anyway, there's no rush."

The Three Pure Ones' Celestial Venerables, having settled their plan, then yielded, nodding in assent, willingly expressing their willingness to accept the organization's arrangement.

Split up?

We can!

What couldn't be done!

One holds Kunlun in garrison.

One goes out to sea.

One seeks another Daoist venue.

How simple a matter!

"Laughable… do they think this would actually work?"

Lingbao Tianzun, the old god, is present: "We, the Three Pure Ones, have such strong ties—how could you lot possibly tear them apart?"

The gods each harbor their own thoughts; in the new era, cause and effect begin to intertwine.

However, in short.

This conference is a victorious conference, a perfect conference!

"…… a fart!"

After the conference, an ancient god great shaman ranted and raved, expressing his strong indignation and dissatisfaction.

"The oligarchs are in collusion, dividing profits; such conduct is utterly bullying!"

"This matter! It's not over!"

Thus, myriad connections were set in motion, the aftermath of this struggle over interests.

When Yu the Great succeeded in his endeavors, entered the Fire Cloud Cave, and became one of the ancient sage kings, he lost the deterrent of that immensely terrifying existence, and the Xia dynasty gradually fell into chaos and turmoil!

The human king who governed the Xia divine dynasty, however, was expelled!

Veiled in the mists of ages, were they shamans or demons? They stirred up a tempest, causing Taikang to lose his state!

There was Yi rampaging, and also the Eastern Barbarians in turmoil.

Only after a long time did another strongman arise, sweeping aside to quell the turmoil and suppress the aftermath of the witch-demons.

……

The human dynasty advances amid twists and turns, rising in a spiral.

The gods' game is also gradually becoming more complex.

In the struggle of witches and demons, several Pangu-level beings clashed, and the ancient gods suffered heavy losses.

After all, no one could stand firm in their allegiance—just as they followed one great figure, they were promptly lifted by another; in this tangled situation, the higher the position and authority, the greater the controversy.

Lesser immortals and deities, heavenly troops and generals—at least those are clear.

The ancient god great sages—whose hands will the authority fall into?

This is destined to be a painful ordeal, one that will stir up a divine calamity!

As for this, some have already begun to eagerly plot, hoping to contend within it.

Such as Lingbao Tianzun.

"Want to take the civil service exam!"

"Want to make it ashore!"

"Welcome to the Golden Turtle Island Training Center, where your ashore dream will be realized!"

"I have the most professional instructors here, and the clearest insiders!"

"As long as you enroll, if you fail to make it ashore, the tuition will be fully refunded!"

Lingbao Tianzun, he aims to undertake a great undertaking!

"Heaven-Penetrating Education", quietly went public—Heaven-Penetrating, Heaven-Penetrating, straight to the Heavenly Court!

Are you still worried about failing the ideological-political exam for divine registration?

Are you still irritated about failing to grasp the focal point of the Heavenly Court's development plan?

Just 998!

Claim your divine registration and take it home!

Lingbao Tianzun, Tongtian Jiaozhu, with an aura that destroys everything, he swept through one doctrine after another, leaving countless ancient god great sages astonished.

"I am ashamed to be associated with them!"

Yuanshi Tianzun walked out of Kunlun Mountain and spoke thus.

According to reports from the relevant paparazzi, this Heavenly Venerable, in front of his disciples, angrily denounced Lingbao Tianzun's nonsense—driven by greed, he turned the great affair of achieving immortality and registering into what?

He polluted the Heavenly Court's forces, filling them with corrupt vapors… Such fierce words, even in his passion, Yuanshi Tianzun took up his brush to write a memorial, submitting it to the Heavenly Court, placing it before the central Heavenly Emperor who was then on duty presiding over affairs—the incarnation of Huangdi.

Yuanshi Tianzun therein poured out his heart, stating that his improper education of his younger brother led to Lingbao Tianzun doing such an unthinkable thing.

Huangdi glanced at it, smiled faintly, set it aside, and paid no heed.

Such a situation was seen by the great powers who were then visiting and maintaining relations; they kept it in mind and, upon returning, quietly spread it.

There was nothing to be done.

That great power is precisely one who makes a living from this.

It's Báizé!

Those who understand, understand.

Thus, Lingbao Tianzun's dojo became ever more bustling.

The grand scene of myriad immortals paying court came to be here!

This 'myriad' is not ten thousand… that is merely a nominal figure; the actual scene is even grander!

Myriad immortals?

Not even a hundred million immortals suffice!

Heaven-Penetrating Education, for a time, stood at the forefront of the trend; one ancient great god after another, sensing the scent of investment, came forward, eagerly cooperating with this ancient Heavenly Venerable.

Lingbao Tianzun, going with the flow, launched a financing plan.

Fuse!

Fuse it all for him!

"I want to grow big and strong!"

Lingbao Tianzun faces the Eastern Sea, four slaughter swords hovering behind him, as if in a daze he seeks to cleave an era.

"Xuanyuan, this is my idol!"

"Who says the third one cannot rise to the top?"

Look at my this wave...

If I win, I'll be the boss!

Before they knew it, Lingbao Tianzun was swelling.

The immortals came to pay homage, the Jie Sect hidden as king!

(End of chapter)