[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-honghuang-is-not-serious":3,"chapter-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-365":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Honghuang Is Not Serious!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2263680,4417,"Chapter 365: Xiang Xuanqing: I Intend to Enfeoff the Gods!","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-365",365,"\u003Cp>\"The new plan of Taiwei Yuan has been set: to awaken the spirit of all things—possibly the Qiling Clan!\" The Qilin Clan's mole reported to the Elder Council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elder Council: \"Qiling Clan? Are they copying our clan name? Find a way to make the Immortal Dao disrupt their progress, or at least force them to pick a name like 'Spirit Clan'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We absolutely cannot let them create the Qiling Clan—it sounds too chaotic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Received!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phoenix Clan's mole reported to Yuan Feng: \"Clan Leader, Taiwei Yuan is using the stars to transmit the Dao, aiming to create a new race—likely the Zhuixing Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feng was astonished: \"Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mole asked: \"What strategy do you propose, Clan Leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feng pondered briefly, then replied: \"Divide and absorb; infiltrate rationally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please instruct us, Clan Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feng explained: \"No matter what race they create, it doesn't harm our interests—we are the sovereigns of all flying creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All things awakened by starlight and taking form—if they can fly, they are our clan; if they have feathers, they are our clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world has four elements: earth, fire, water, wind. Our Phoenix Clan is the origin of fire essence—all fire spirits, fire demons, fire gods may join our ranks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cultivate the Nirvana Art, carry out salvific deeds, radiant and majestic, peerless and sacred. All who turn toward light may become our kin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether Taiwei creates the Zhuixing Clan, the Qiming Clan, or any other, the living beings of the earth can be absorbed and assimilated by us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feng, with grand vision and long-term perspective, said: \"In truth, Taiwei helping all things awaken their spirit benefits us and benefits Honghuang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honghuang gains more sentient, intelligent life—this expands the number of cultivators and replenishes Honghuang’s myriad clans with fresh blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Phoenix Clan can even leverage this windfall to acquire many high-quality clan members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, there is absolutely no need to panic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your wisdom is profound!\" The Phoenix Clan's mole was finally reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Meng Zhang, Taiwei Yuan’s sinister intentions are plain for all to see—they’re clearly aiming to create a divine race!\" The Danxiao Goddess, Yinglong, personally spread rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Azure Dragon hesitated: \"Should we burn a stick of incense for Elder Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Elder Brother was dying, he said: for minor matters, burn incense; for major ones, summon the soul. If there’s a response, immediately dig up the grave—I think digging straight up is more reliable,\" Yinglong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Azure Dragon asked: \"What does Fourth Sister think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Dragon replied: \"Observe repeatedly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that mean?\" asked the Azure Dragon and Yinglong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Learn how Taiwei operates—we can do the same grand project ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Dragon remained calm, speaking slowly: \"No matter what race Taiwei creates, our Dragon Clan gains nothing but advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What defines the Dragon Clan? Narrowly speaking, any scaled creature is a dragon; broadly speaking, any being with desire may transform into a dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So no matter what this new race is, we can make it part of the Dragon Clan—or make the Dragon Clan part of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Azure Dragon was deeply convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Sister’s insight is brilliant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we won’t dig up Elder Brother’s grave—let him rest peacefully in death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this mindset, the Dragon Clan no longer feared the potential emergence of a new race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, their clan had truly embarked on a path of inclusive inclusiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their spirit of universal love, they could assist all races in cultivation and develop for them a path toward becoming true dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dual cultivation is a mutual journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatness of the Dragon Clan lies in its ability to achieve mutual journey with any being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This, is love!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the myriad ancient clans of Honghuang, long possessing wisdom, were profoundly shaken by Taiwei Yuan’s move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some nature-affiliated clans—such as the Wood Clan, Stone Clan, Earth Clan—found their ancestral homelands: mountains, rivers, trees, earth, and mineral veins—all becoming more spiritually potent under Taiwei’s grace, even birthing many new \"kin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This deep kinship with their land naturally fostered affection for Taiwei Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many weak clans struggling to survive in Honghuang saw hope in Taiwei Yuan’s actions: \"Teach without discrimination, nurture all things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Immortal Dao taught all beings, its threshold remained too high for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiwei Yuan’s silent, nurturing approach suited them perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starlight awakens all spirits—even grass, wood, sand, and stone may enter the Dao. Though weak, we are living beings—Taiwei may be our true destiny!\" Such words quietly spread among the weak clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the first beings enlightened by the \"Starlight Awakens All Spirits\" plan began to emerge as standouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some, through extraordinary talent and devout devotion to the Star Dao, successfully passed the trials, ascended to the Nine Heavens, and were granted the \"Celestial Star Talismans,\" becoming members of the Zhou Tian Star Gods, jointly maintaining cosmic order and amplifying Taiwei Yuan’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most, however, chose another path outlined by Di Jun—returning to their homelands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were enfeoffed by Taiwei Yuan as gods of Honghuang’s mountains, rivers, tree spirits, and Five Element spirits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rooted in the land that nurtured them, they used the wisdom and power granted by Taiwei’s Dao to govern their regions, regulate earth veins and spiritual energy, and benefit all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These newly appointed mountain gods and river lords, born from their own lands, held deep affection for their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They worked diligently, embedding Taiwei’s ideals and grace deeper into the daily rhythms of Honghuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under their governance, Honghuang’s cosmic order became more harmonious and stable, its spiritual energy richer than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their success was the most vivid proof of Taiwei Yuan’s achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through them, Taiwei Yuan’s philosophy and system gradually spread alongside the Awakening Movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Jun’s principle: \"From the masses, to the masses\"; Fu Xi’s supplement: \"The Heavenly Dao Merit Evaluation System\"; and Yinghuo Shangzun’s \"Star Realm Projections\"—those countless \"Starlight Secret Realms\" scattered across Honghuang—provided all beings devoted to Taiwei with a fair, open platform for cultivation and advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Starlight Secret Realms, whether newborn plant spirits or established hermit deities, all could bathe in starlight, comprehend the Dao, and receive starline legacies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who excelled could even receive direct guidance from the Star Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This atmosphere of meritocracy, regardless of origin, attracted countless beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some deities, driven by curiosity, defected to Taiwei and acquired partial legacies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is what Taiwei is like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thought of allegiance—and heaven and earth suddenly open wide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taiwei is truly the path of the Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the hearts of Honghuang trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless factions once wavering between the Immortal Dao and Taiwei Yuan began seriously evaluating both sides’ potential and philosophies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had to admit: Taiwei’s combination of tactics was wildly successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implementation of the \"Heavenly Dao Merit Evaluation System\" ignited the enthusiasm of all beings and deities who pledged allegiance to Taiwei Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether celestial star gods or newly risen earth spirits, all were assessed by their contributions to Honghuang’s stability, the flourishing of all things, and the prosperity of the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiwei Yuan, suspended high above the Nine Heavens, now shone far beyond the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It became the Qimeng  teacher of Honghuang’s Diceng  life, their guide onto the path of cultivation, their most sacred source of faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the people’s hearts turn, the tide of destiny follows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Alliance remained a colossal force, but in the struggle for the \"Foundation of the Dao,\" Taiwei Yuan, through the unprecedented grand plan \"Starlight Awakens All Spirits,\" had already seized an unshakable, absolute advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao of Taiwei, like endless starlight, would truly become the vital source nourishing all things and propelling Honghuang’s progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the Nine Heavens, within Taiwei Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing gazed at the pure faith energy surging from newly awakened intelligences across Honghuang, watching each newly appointed deity shine in their posts, and a profound smile curled on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Positive, striving, growing—this is the Honghuang I want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing a new round of inspections, the Heavenly Emperor turned his gaze once more to Honghuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Taiyi gods of Honghuang—and even those Great Loas watching from the sidelines—must surely be shaken by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods of Taiwei also gazed at Honghuang, each with smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shaken? Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing smiled: \"They need a stronger dose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the Heavenly Emperor have another move?\" Di Jun asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden light flashed in Xiang Xuanqing’s palm—the Divine Enfeoffment Scroll appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We awakened all things to lay Taiwei Yuan’s foundational rule.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, we must win over the middle ground and upper-tier forces among Honghuang’s deities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I intend to launch the Divine Enfeoffment Plan—to enfeoff all deities!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Divine Enfeoffment Plan?\" The gods of Taiwei exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing smiled: \"Since we aim to usher in a new era of Honghuang, establish the Heavenly Court, and govern all realms, we must unite every force we can, and absorb every talent we can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To co-govern the Three Realms with Honghuang’s virtuous sages, to lead all directions—what do you think of this slogan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This slogan is excellent, but I have a question—will any deity truly accept our enfeoffment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shangzun of Xu Yao, Ming He, asked: \"Every deity in Honghuang—whether Taiyi, Great Loa, or any immortal—isn’t filled with a hundred schemes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we decisively defeat the Immortal Dao, will these deities really commit so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will, Dao Friend. They will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shangzun of Chen Xing chuckled at Ming He: \"Don’t forget—the bottom line of Honghuang’s deities is that they have no bottom line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dao may be sought—even a humble laborer will pursue it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as our temptation is great enough and our stage is large enough, deities will inevitably bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t the deities who defected during the Ferocious Beasts’ Cataclysm the best example?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right!\" Yinghuo Shangzun's eyes sparkled as she clapped and laughed: \"Our Honghuang deities are serious about having fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Tian Di enfeoffed the myriad gods and made a pact with them to jointly govern the Three Realms—I’m certain this counts as a grand amusement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t they want to come visit Taiwei? Don’t they want to transform into righteous messengers, enforcing heaven’s law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t they want to find a powerful organization to rely on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I fully support the Enfeoffment of Gods!\" Di Jun declared without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the founder of the Divine Path, the more gods Taiwei enfeoffs, the more beneficial it is for his development of the Divine Path!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Taiyin Shangzun】 Wangshu nodded and said: \"The gods of Honghuang are still wavering, hesitating, and watching—only because they remain outside the game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once they enter the game, we can use the Way of Cultivation—ahem, no, sincere guidance—to lead them to wholeheartedly support Taiwei, becoming the vanguard of virtuous deeds and true saviors of suffering beings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wangshu assured that the Tian Di need not worry about traitors at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since ancient times, sincerity has always been met with sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he initiates the Enfeoffment of Gods, she could play the role of a cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could absolutely help the Tian Di cultivate a cohort of outstanding heavenly gods who serve the beings of Honghuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Suixing Shangzun】 Fuxi also said: \"The Tian Di must rigorously screen each candidate for enfeoffment, continuously filtering them. Even if traitors emerge, it’s no problem—just send them to the Execution Platform for a walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, if the Tian Di finds this tedious, I can add the World-Ending Thunder to the Heavenly Dao Review System—any heretics will be instantly struck down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll ensure we only develop allies, never fund enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sui Xing Dao friend, your World-Ending Thunder is too cruel. Why not use pills instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taishang spoke with compassion: \"Even toward enemies, we must harbor mercy. Even at death’s door, they deserve care. I believe letting them test our pills is an excellent decision. I’ve recently refined a batch of Immortal Beasts That Never Perish and Never Die Pills, modeled after the characteristics of the Xiongshou Clan—and I’m short of volunteers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Zu Luo Hou spoke coldly: \"We Mo Dao have some demonic caves suitable for refining the heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Zhenxing Shangzun】 Zhenyuanzi said: \"I’m good at farming—I specialize in planting every traitor into the soil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the ferocious words of Taiwei’s gods, Xiang Xuanqing could only laugh and cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: \"I truly mean to enfeoff the myriad gods—don’t go wild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taiwei must govern the myriad heavens and worlds, and we need more gods to join us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, this plan is also my way to expand the authority of the Heavenly Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing explained: \"The Honghuang Heavenly Dao was planned by us and brought into being through Hong Jun’s hands. Though immensely powerful, I feel it’s still insufficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, the other portion of the Heavenly Dao’s authority still rests in Hong Jun’s hands, making us vulnerable to his interference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I have an idea: Could we use the power of the Heavenly Dao to enfeoff the gods, granting them celestial and terrestrial divine positions in exchange for their support of Taiwei’s Heavenly Dao—and have their own Dao paths nourish the Heavenly Dao in return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are three thousand Dao paths; the Heavenly Dao should also have three thousand. Let us select three thousand masters of Dao to govern each aspect of the Heavenly Dao. Only then can the Heavenly Dao truly be called powerful—and worthy of our Taiwei Heavenly Court!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the gods of Taiwei were silently stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Select three thousand masters of Dao to govern the Heavenly Dao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, the Tian Di’s Enfeoffment Plan is insane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this succeeds, they won’t even need to seize the remaining Heavenly Dao authority from Hong Jun—they’ll likely make the Heavenly Dao nearly perfect themselves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, the first phase of the Enfeoffment Plan is to enfeoff the myriad gods; the second phase is to select the three thousand masters of Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the latter is somewhat difficult. For now, let’s focus on advancing the former, while keeping an eye on the latter’s development.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Xuanqing laid out the next goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the gods nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secure first place, strive for second—do our best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re going to do this Enfeoffment right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, news shook Honghuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiwei Tian Di has launched the Enfeoffment Plan and will enfeoff Honghuang’s heavenly gods and earthly spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the gods and beings of Honghuang, who had just recovered from the Awakening of All Things Plan, utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course—the Dao Alliance just plays around for fun. The real action still lies with Taiwei Yuan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Kaiming Mountain, the Thirteen Ancestral Wu sat on the ground, eating melons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dao Alliance’s preaching and opening of nine paths to enlightenment had already delivered a major shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Dao cannot be lightly transmitted—that was Honghuang’s consensus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Taiwei was even more skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, they awakened all things; now, they’re enfeoffing countless gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each move is bigger than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods across Honghuang must now be restless, eager to ascend to heaven and play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhurong sensed the restless emotions of Honghuang’s gods and grinned: \"You think, since the Taiwei Tian Di is welcoming talent, shouldn’t we go up to heaven and give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe we can even land ourselves a Shangzun position!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Wu nodded: \"This is definitely worth considering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what are Taiwei’s enfeoffment criteria?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Jiang said: \"Let’s wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanming asked: \"Aren’t we on the Immortal Path side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to think about ascending to heaven now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Houtu laughed: \"The Wu Shen Organization cooperates with the Immortal Path—what does that have to do with us, the Thirteen Ancestral Wu of Pangudian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, they sat within a grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall’s name: Pangudian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yujing Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old Daoist sat in solemn repose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above his head, the Creation Jade Disc floated, three thousand cosmic laws entwined like divine chains, three thousand Dao rivers surged, and three thousand worlds rose and sank behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the final gap in the Jade Disc was sealed, the cosmic order of heaven and earth seemed further perfected, and infinite time froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Daoist with kind features smiled as he watched clouds rise and fall on the horizon; a black-robed Daoist’s eyes burned with fierce light, as if immersed in endless darkness; another Daoist’s face was expressionless, always serene, as if nothing could move his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun smiled at the three Daoists and bowed: \"My three friends, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, our Master!\" The three Daoists rose to return the bow, then walked toward Hong Jun and merged with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vast purple qi surged from east to west, sweeping across heaven and earth in a colossal tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless heavenly flowers rained from the lofty heavens; boundless golden lotuses spontaneously bloomed across the vast earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing sun and radiant moon retreated at this moment; the countless stars illuminating the three thousand great worlds dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auspicious mists filled mountains and rivers; mighty power anchored the void; cosmic principles blanketed all realms; the great laws of heaven and earth shone brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Daoist, you’ve succeeded?\" Yang Mei Laozu exclaimed in delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost. Just a little short.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun’s smile faded as he sighed slightly, gazing upward: \"I sought to merge with the Dao, but I discovered that if the Heavenly Dao is incomplete, the final path cannot be traversed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should we do?\" Yang Mei fretted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Taiwei had been making move after move—grand schemes one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without absolute power to suppress them, even he didn’t believe in the Dao Alliance’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with the implementation of this Enfeoffment Plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tian Di ruling Honghuang alongside wise talents, ushering in a new era—this temptation was too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many gods were deeply tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this trend continued, the Immortal Path’s hard-won advantage would vanish quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No choice—we must mend the heavens!\" Hong Jun’s gaze grew profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mend the heavens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Mend the Heavenly Dao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun immediately unveiled a plan—the Heavenly-Earth Covenant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the Creation Jade Disc as a medium to persuade the heavenly saints to sign a Heavenly-Earth Covenant with the Heavenly Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Declare that your own Dao merges into the three thousand Dao paths of the Heavenly Dao—this is the Heavenly Covenant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Declare that your sacred realms are incorporated into the territory of the Dao Alliance—this is the Earthly Pact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dao paths cultivated by the saints can replenish the three thousand Dao paths of the Heavenly Dao; their sacred realms, born of Pangu’s creation, inherently contain unique Dao paths that can also replenish the Heavenly Dao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In return, the Dao Alliance will protect the joining saints, and the Dao paths contained within the Heavenly Dao will be opened to them, aiding their enlightenment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will share the authority of heaven and earth; as each saint advances in enlightenment, the Heavenly Dao becomes more complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A win-win, mutually reinforcing arrangement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can it really be done like this?\" Yang Mei’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun nodded: \"We must act quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m not mistaken, Taiwei’s Enfeoffment Plan and our proposal will likely reach the same destination by different paths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I’ll go discuss this with Yaochi and the others!\" Yang Mei turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun said: \"You stay. I’ll go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei gave him a puzzled look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a twinge of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Could my secret dealings with Taiwei have been discovered?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Hong Jun’s expression remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely said: “Though my recent seclusion did not see me complete the final step, it was not without gain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the latest achievement in the Three Corpses Severing the Dao path—study it carefully and strive for breakthrough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun handed Yang Mei half of the Creation Jade Disc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei’s taut spirit relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, I won’t be formal with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun smiled: “We’ve supported each other all this time—why be so formal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mei nodded reluctantly, using the Creation Jade Disc to contemplate the Dao, sinking into deep meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a profound and mysterious aura spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his old friend enter the state so swiftly, Hong Jun beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and left Mount Yujing, arriving at the first Cave Heaven and Blessed Land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heavenly Covenant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Wu, who had been waiting for an opportunity to ascend to Heaven, were visited by Hong Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thirteen Ancestral Wu looked at Hong Jun, then at the terms of the covenant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem to have any issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Wu hesitated: “Well… it’s not impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Ancestral Wu agree, Hong Jun smiled sincerely: “To gain the recognition of Pangu’s lineage brings me great joy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun’s words struck like thunder in the ears of the thirteen Ancestral Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pangu’s lineage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Wu glanced at the void—calm and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Pangu Axe descended from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked again at Hong Jun: “Friend, what do you mean by that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean it literally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun retrieved the covenant, shared the authority over thirteen Great Dao paths, and bowed: “Thank you, fellow cultivators. I shall not disturb you further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Farewell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Jun came swiftly and departed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Ancestral Wu remained, their expressions uncertain, as they put away their divine weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This old Taoist has something to him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Portal: [Monthly Tickets] [Recommendation Votes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3549,"2026-06-19T19:10:16.080Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e51b416aab0c853a8aed392c011478f9a80f1b15c1ea49ede6ed45e045bb1442","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-366","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-364",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-honghuang-is-not-serious-cover.jpg"]