Chapter 650: Break Free from Heaven

At this moment, Emperor Fu Xi remembered Luo Fu's introduction of his origins.

Back then, he had not believed Luo Fu came from Chaos; now, Emperor Fu Xi could not help but believe Luo Fu came from Chaos.

Aside from coming from Chaos, Emperor Fu Xi could not imagine any place capable of giving birth to a powerhouse like Luo Fu.

"Luo Fu's origins are not important; what matters is that he is an innate human, still values his human identity, and stands opposed to Heaven's Dao and Ancestor Hongjun—this alone is enough."

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind; without doubt, Emperor Fu Xi was among the few greatest strategists in the Three Realms.

Though Luo Fu still felt to him like an impenetrable mist, Emperor Fu Xi had immediately grasped the key point.

That point was: Luo Fu still recognized his human identity and stood opposed to Heaven's Dao and Ancestor Hongjun.

To recognize one's human identity is to be one of the human race.

To be an enemy of Heaven's Dao and Ancestor Hongjun is to be a natural ally of humanity.

Knowing this was enough.

As for the rest, it was beyond his ability to probe.

Though he possessed the Subholy rank, Emperor Fu Xi knew well that his true realm was merely Peak Peerless Sage.

With such a realm, it was utterly impossible to probe into Luo Fu's realm or origins.

"The Wu Clan's fortune? If Luo Fu has already gained the Wu Clan's recognition, does that mean the Earth Dao?"

Suddenly recalling something, Emperor Fu Xi looked again at Luo Fu, his tone tinged with uncertainty.

"Yes, the Earth Dao has now greatly strengthened and can easily break free from Heaven's Dao's constraints, but to avoid being detected by Heaven's Dao, it has gone into hiding."

Luo Fu nodded slightly at Emperor Fu Xi, indicating he had guessed correctly.

He had not expected Emperor Fu Xi to be so perceptive.

From the Wu Clan's fortune alone, he had directly connected it to the Earth Dao.

"What? The Earth Dao can already break free from Heaven's Dao's restrictions? Am I dreaming?!"

Upon hearing that the Earth Dao had broken free from Heaven's Dao, Emperor Xuan Yuan was stunned once more.

Beside him, Emperor Shen Nong said nothing, but his eyes held no less shock.

"By gathering the Human Dao Sage rank, one can summon the Human Dao; now the Earth Dao has also regained its strength. I never imagined Luo Fu alone would have completed half the plan—we seem to have done nothing to help."

After confirming the state of the Earth Dao, Emperor Fu Xi could not help but smile bitterly.

When Luo Fu first arrived at Huoyun Cave and proposed the plan of the Dragon Hunt to Heaven, they had all thought him delusional.

As Luo Fu had gradually revealed more information, they had slowly come to accept that the plan might indeed be feasible.

After all, the very problem that had long plagued them—how to gather the Human Dao Sage rank—had already been solved by Luo Fu.

Just as they were preparing to lend their strength to Luo Fu's scheme, they discovered he had already settled the Earth Dao.

With the barriers to freeing both Human Dao and Earth Dao from Heaven's suppression now resolved, it meant half the plan—to suppress Heaven's Dao with Earth Dao and Human Dao—had already been accomplished.

"The Three Holy Emperors can still help: once the plan begins, I need the three of you to temporarily entrust me with the human fortune, to aid me in fully consolidating the Human Dao."

Without further preamble, Luo Fu stated his purpose for coming to Huoyun Cave.

After reviving Daoist Yuan Feng, Beginning Qilin, and Ancestor Long, Luo Fu could now use his own methods to gather the Human Dao Sage rank, and through the power of the Human Dao Sage, fully solidify the Human Dao, freeing it from Heaven's suppression.

Yet the more human fortune gathered, the stronger the consolidated Human Dao would become, and the greater the power Luo Fu could draw from it.

Heaven's Dao, after all, ruled the Three Realms and controlled the vast majority of their power.

Though the Earth Dao had been perfected, its foundation was insufficient and its power still weak.

The Human Dao was different.

It represented Wan Ling.

The power of the myriad beings of Honghuang today was not weak; if the Human Dao could be fully consolidated, combined with the Earth Dao's power, it would be sufficient to oppose Heaven's Dao.

A single Sage rank alone was still too difficult to fully consolidate the complete Human Dao.

Thus, Luo Fu still needed the human fortune.

"Luo Fu is also human; the human fortune may be freely taken by Luo Fu. Once you rise, we three will immediately command the human race to proclaim you as the Human Lord."

Upon hearing Luo Fu's request, Emperor Fu Xi, Emperor Shen Nong, and Emperor Xuan Yuan exchanged only a glance, then Emperor Fu Xi spoke first, offering their promise outright.

The Human Lord rank was one level higher than the Human Emperor rank.

It meant even the Three Holy Emperors of humanity must obey.

The Three Holy Emperors were all wise, and none clung to their ranks.

Once Luo Fu gathered the power of the Human Dao and suppressed Heaven's Dao, the ultimate beneficiary would unquestionably be all of humanity.

This point, the Three Holy Emperors clearly understood.

If they could free humanity from becoming puppets, even if they had to relinquish their Holy Emperor ranks, they would do so without hesitation.

To become a Holy Emperor of humanity, in terms of public spirit, the Three Holy Emperors were undoubtedly qualified.

"Then thank you, Three Holy Emperors. As you said, I too am human; as one of humanity, I will never betray humanity."

A resolute voice rang from Luo Fu's lips.

It was his true heart.

Deep within, Luo Fu had always strongly recognized his human identity.

If he was human, then as long as humanity did not betray him, he would never betray humanity.

Hearing Luo Fu's words, the Three Holy Emperors all showed expressions of joy.

A powerhouse like Luo Fu still acknowledged his human identity.

For humanity, this was undoubtedly a momentous blessing.

After all, with Luo Fu's strength,

He alone was equivalent to all of humanity.

Indeed, all of humanity combined might still not match Luo Fu.

After exchanging promises, Luo Fu and the three Holy Emperors ceased discussing the Dragon Hunt of Heaven and began sharing insights on cultivation and the Dao.

The atmosphere in Huoyun Cave returned to its original state.

What was called discussion was in truth Luo Fu unilaterally teaching the three Holy Emperors.

The three Holy Emperors had not yet reached the limits of the Quasi-Saint Realm, and were still far behind Luo Fu.

The planned scheme had already progressed successfully by more than half.

Thus, Luo Fu was not in a hurry and began patiently guiding the three Holy Emperors.

As a member of the human race, Luo Fu was very willing to contribute something to the human lineage of the Journey to the West.

This teaching session lasted more than a month.

As the teaching continued, the three Holy Emperors grew increasingly reverent and awed toward Luo Fu.

Had Luo Fu not stopped them, the three Holy Emperors would have already elevated him to the position of Human Sovereign.

For the three Holy Emperors had realized that Luo Fu's mastery of Daoic insight was as boundless and unfathomable as the ocean.