Chapter 388: Fu Xi and Nü Wa Are Again in Heizhuang [9k, Bonus Chapter 11]

The Underworld is self-contained, profound, dark, and cold, yet brimming with endless secrets of reincarnation and the solemn authority of order.

The figures of Fu Xi and Nü Wa appeared like two brilliant stars slicing through eternal darkness, silently descending into the Underworld.

They restrained most of their divine might to avoid triggering an excessive reaction from the Underworld’s primordial rules.

Yet the noble aura of their primordial divinity and their unfathomable Daoic depth still made them stand out like the bright moon in the night.

Almost the instant they stepped into the Underworld, Shen Shu and Yu Lei, the guardians of the Ghost Gate, appeared.

With them emerged a golden-eyed white tiger.

It cast a lazy glance at Fu Xi and Nü Wa, then lay back down.

【Friend, not foe.】

Seeing this, Shen Shu and Yu Lei exhaled in relief: “What brings you two friends to the Underworld?”

Fu Xi and Nü Wa bowed: “We are Fu Xi and Nü Wa, Lords of the Shanhai Realm, here to request an audience with the Emperor of the Underworld.”

The two ghost gods returned the bow: “Please wait a moment; we shall announce your arrival.”

Yu Lei’s figure vanished.

Not long after, he returned with a judge clad in plain white robes, silver-haired and silver-eyed, accompanied by a squad of guiding ghost emissaries.

Nü Wa studied the judge closely, her beautiful eyes flickering with suspicion: 【Qingqing? Didn’t you go to the Demon Realm to become a Demon King? How are you here?】

Judge Nü Qing said nothing in reply, but spoke directly: “Follow me. The Emperor of the Underworld has been waiting long.”

Inside Nü Qing’s mind: 【Damn it! Just as the Emperor said—Nü Wa is a cheat. She somehow sensed the Three Lifes Stones on me.】

【I wonder if she can see through anyone else’s disguise too.】

Behind her, the emissaries bowed and gestured: “After you.”

“Waiting long?” Fu Xi’s thoughts raced, though his expression remained utterly calm.

The Underworld’s swift response, and this phrase “waiting long,” carried an unusual undertone.

Had their purpose already been uncovered?

Or was this meeting itself a meticulously arranged performance?

Fu Xi pinched his fingers to calculate.

Yet he was startled—the Underworld’s heavenly patterns were even more chaotic and profound than last time, as if shrouded in an impenetrable veil of mist.

Even with his primordial Bagua divination, he could only glimpse a fraction, unable to perceive the whole.

【Fascinating!】 Fu Xi felt a growing anticipation for the coming talk.

The siblings followed Judge Nü Qing and the guiding emissaries along the winding, endless Yellow Springs Road.

The road seemed to have no end.

Countless newly deceased souls trudged forward, numb and mechanical.

The waters of the Wangchuan surged ceaselessly, severing the boundary between life and death; on its banks, the Red Flowers of the Other Shore bloomed fiercely, eerie yet tragically beautiful.

They passed the heavily guarded, ghost-filled City of Wrongful Death, where countless wicked spirits, denied reincarnation for their earthly crimes, were imprisoned.

Finally, they arrived before a grand palace complex veiled in supreme order.

Here stood the heart of the Underworld—the Fengdoudadian.

Contrary to the outside world’s imagined horror and gloom, the Fengdoudadian was surrounded by a peculiar, solemn Daoic resonance.

Life and death, yin and yang, good and evil, sin and punishment…

Countless opposing yet unified laws intertwined perfectly here, balanced with exquisite harmony, forming a unique, awe-inspiring beauty of order.

Above the Fengdoudadian, in the void, a colossal phantom of the Reincarnation Disc turned slowly.

Each rotation seemed to carry the fates of billions of beings, sinking and rising, endlessly cycling.

“Your Majesty, the guests have been brought.”

After leading them into the Fengdoudadian, Nü Qing bowed before the throne, then stepped aside.

“Two friends, please be seated.”

Xiang Xuanqing’s voice rang out; two imperial thrones appeared.

Fu Xi and Nü Wa sat down.

Nü Wa had met the Emperor of the Underworld before, but never visited the Underworld—she studied the figure before her with curiosity.

Seated upon the throne was a figure clad in intricate black imperial robes, his face veiled in mist, his true features obscured, yet radiating supreme majesty.

Below the Emperor’s throne, on either side, stood five figures, each radiating immense, distinct power.

One exuded an aura as deep as an abyss and as oppressive as hell; another carried murderous energy piercing the heavens, with faint bloodlight flickering; one was ethereal and dreamlike, ever-shifting; another was heavy as a mountain, unyielding through eons; the last bore a touch of immortal grace, yet perfectly blended with the Underworld’s chilling aura.

Each of these five possessed terrifying power, seated silently upon their thrones, their gazes fixed on Fu Xi and Nü Wa as they entered.

Seeing the Underworld’s high echelon so fully assembled, Fu Xi asked curiously: “Your Majesty, who are these?”

Xiang Xuanqing’s voice remained calm: “These five are the Five Fang Ghost Emperors, who assist me in governing the Underworld, each holding authority over one direction.”

Tai Shang nodded, lying without blinking: “I am the Eastern Ghost Emperor, guarding the eastern Underworld, responsible for guiding virtuous souls and welcoming the departed to rebirth.”

Yu Chendaojun, handsome and ethereal, smiled gently: “I am the Northern Ghost Emperor, ruling the northern Underworld, tasked with suppressing evil spirits and judging sins.”

Meng Wuyou, breathtakingly beautiful, was wreathed in dreamlike mist, her eyes languid.

Her voice was soft: “I am the Western Ghost Emperor, overseeing the western Underworld, guiding souls into dreams to resolve earthly attachments.”

Ming He chuckled: “I am the Southern Ghost Emperor, guarding the southern Underworld, purging corruption and annihilating all external enemies.”

Wangchuan: “I am the Central Ghost Emperor, stationed at the heart of the Underworld’s reincarnation, guarding the Reincarnation Disc to ensure all beings are reborn in proper order.”

【Five Fang Ghost Emperors?】

Fu Xi casually calculated—the Five Sacred Peaks formed by the Reincarnation Demon had been defeated by the Five Fang Ghost Emperors. It matched.

【But something feels off.】

As Fu Xi pondered, Xiang Xuanqing on the throne studied him, a hint of amusement in his gaze.

The Five Fang Ghost Emperors were indeed planned divine positions within the Underworld.

But the timing was not yet right—they had not yet manifested.

For this meeting with Fu Xi and Nü Wa, to guard against these two “cheaters,” Tai Shang and the others had borrowed the Five Fang Ghost Emperor positions from within the [True Realm of the Great Dao] and played a temporary role.

“You two are top-tier deities of the Honghuang. Why have you come to my dark realm today?”

Xiang Xuanqing’s voice rang out, deep and magnetic, revealing no emotion yet carrying undeniable authority.

Fu Xi met his gaze and spoke slowly: “My sister and I have come for the future of Honghuang’s mortal Dao. We wish to discuss with your Underworld a matter of immeasurable benefit to billions of beings—and one that will bring boundless merit to your realm.”

Xiang Xuanqing said: “I am all ears.”

Fu Xi said: “Under the leadership of the Holy Tian Emperor, the Honghuang’s Three Realms are harmonious, the myriad heavens flourish, and all races live in peace—entering a golden age of development.”

“These achievements are visible to all gods and beings.”

Tai Shang nodded: “Indeed.”

Fu Xi continued: “But there is one thing you may not know—the throne of the Tian Emperor in the Taiwei Heaven is rotational.”

“And more crucially, the current Tian Emperor’s term is less than one yuanhui away. In other words, this era of Honghuang’s prosperity may not last much longer.”

“Hmm?”

Xiang Xuanqing and the five “Ghost Emperors” feigned surprise.

The Tian Court had not yet announced the rotational nature of the Tian Emperor’s position.

All Honghuang deities and beings believed Xiang Xuanqing was the eternal ruler of the Supreme Heaven.

“How can we believe you?” Yu Chendaojun asked.

“And even if the throne is rotational, how do you know the next Tian Emperor won’t rise to the task and lead Honghuang into another golden age?”

Facing Yu Chendaojun’s doubt, Fu Xi smiled calmly and uttered six words:

“I am the Lord of Heavenly Patterns.”

Concise, yet persuasive.

Xiang Xuanqing said calmly: “The Taiwei Heaven governs the Dao. If the current Tian Emperor wishes, he can alter all heavenly patterns. How can you be sure what you see isn’t what he wants you to see?”

Fu Xi froze internally.

He had never considered this.

In his mind, the Tian Emperor might be unorthodox, but overall, he was reliable—surely he wouldn’t deliberately deceive him on this?

Of course, regardless of his inner hesitation, Fu Xi’s expression remained confident: “What I see is reality.”

“Do you believe the next Tian Emperor could control the situation as well as the current one?”

The Underworld deities fell silent.

Seeing this, Fu Xi exhaled inwardly—he’d fooled them.

So hard.

At that moment, Wangchuan asked: “Since you’ve discerned the heavenly patterns, where will the next Tian Emperor arise from?”

“The Twelve Gods of Taiwei,” Fu Xi answered honestly.

Ming He suddenly spoke: “Shang Zun Taiyang is ambitious and powerful. If he ascends, he will surely sustain this era’s prosperity.”

Fu Xi shook his head: “Shang Zun Taiyang has grand ambitions but little talent. He can serve as a minister, but not as Heaven’s sovereign.”

Yu Chendaojun frowned: “What of Shang Zun Taiyin? He is gentle and unassuming—perhaps he could maintain stability.”

Fu Xi made up on the spot: “Shang Zun Taiyin lacks the authority to command respect; he is too kind and indecisive—he would be easily manipulated by powerful ministers.”

Meng Wuyou asked: “What of Shang Zun Taibai? He commands destruction, sharp and formidable—could he be tried?”

Fu Xi smiled: “Shang Zun Taibai is decisive and fierce, but excessive rigidity leads to breakage.”

“His brilliance is too glaring—he can lead destruction and pacify the cosmos, but as sovereign, he must possess tolerance, balance yin and yang. Taibai’s temperament is too harsh; he cannot tolerate even the smallest flaw—he would plunge the Heaven Court into endless internal strife. He is not the right choice for Tian Emperor.”

Tai Shang watched Fu Xi with interest and added: “What of Jing Yao Shang Zun? He is reserved, steady, morally upright, and renowned for his virtue.”

Fu Xi paused thoughtfully and said: "Jing Yao Shang Zun, your radiance shines outward, but your inner substance is lacking. Like a tower in the air, it may be admired, but cannot bear weight."

"He excels at feigning simplicity, preserving himself wisely, and never daring to take the lead. He lacks the boldness to expand territory and renew the old."

"In an age of peace, he might serve as a fine minister—but before this great turning point, he is not fit to bear such a burden."

Ming He asked again: "Xu Yao Shang Zun is mysterious and unfathomable—might he possess the ability to achieve victory through surprise?"

Fu Xi chuckled bitterly: "Xu Yao Shang Zun is insubstantial and elusive, ever-changing and unstable, his fortune insubstantial and vague."

"His heart is unreadable, his actions unpredictable; in every movement and stillness lies great terror."

"The throne of the Heavenly Emperor rests upon the safety of countless beings in Hong Huang—how could it be entrusted to such an unpredictable force?"

"At that time, edicts would change daily, hearts would be filled with dread—this would not be a blessing for Hong Huang."

Xiang Xuanqing and the Five Ghost Emperors, seeing how skillfully Fu Xi was spinning words, recorded every word he spoke while continuing to ask:

"Ying Huo Shang Zun, in charge of the Fire Virtue, wields mighty power, sufficient to intimidate all petty foes."

Fu Xi’s expression turned solemn: "When Ying Huo guards the heart, the world falls into chaos. His nature is violent, presiding over calamity and war—if he becomes Heavenly Emperor, Hong Huang is doomed!"

"This is not the best choice—it is the path to disorder. Absolutely out of the question."

Xiang Xuanqing asked again: "What of Zhen Xing Shang Zun? Zhen Xing is heavy and stable, presiding over Earth Virtue, regulating Hong Huang’s earth veins, honored as 'the Center of Heaven, Lord of Earth'—might he stabilize fortune and prolong prosperity?"

Fu Xi replied: "Zhen Xing Shang Zun has ample steadiness but insufficient adaptability."

"His actions are slow; he can preserve what exists but cannot open new horizons, unable to continue the virtue of the current Heavenly Emperor."

"Moreover, Earth Virtue is too thick—this may extinguish the vitality of all things, plunging Hong Huang into stillness. Over time, the spiritual nature of all beings may be trapped by it."

"Then what of Sui Xing Shang Zun?" Tai Shang, seeing Fu Xi had criticized so many deities, brought out Fu Xi’s own disguise.

"Sui Xing is benevolent and generous, spreading blessings widely, always praying for all beings—if he were Emperor, he would surely win the people’s devotion."

Fu Xi sighed: "Sui Xing Shang Zun is benevolent and generous, blessing one region. But a ruler must combine grace with authority, balance strength with flexibility."

"Sui Xing’s mercy is too great—he may be exploited by villains, and cannot be the great sovereign to establish eternal peace."

Having finished his critique, Fu Xi had dismissed every Shang Zun currently in Tai Wei Yuan—as if none were suitable.

The spirits of the Underworld murmured in wonder: [This fellow doesn’t even spare himself—he’s a ruthless one.]

Yet from another perspective, Fu Xi was also an Xiang Xuanqing admirer.

By criticizing everyone else, he made Xiang Xuanqing, the Heavenly Emperor, appear utterly unique.

"Luo Hou and Chen Xing are already dead—no need to mention them. What of Nu Wa, the Tai Wei Chancellor?" Meng Wu You glanced at Nu Wa, who sat silently beside him.

Nu Wa, who had remained silent, shook her head and spoke: "My aspirations lie elsewhere."

"Very well. Since none of the Tai Wei deities are fit to shoulder the burden of the next age, what do you two intend to do?" Xiang Xuanqing asked.

Nu Wa answered with resolute clarity:

"Replace Heaven’s Dao with Human Dao—continue the glory of an era!"

Xiang Xuanqing listened, a subtle, meaningful smile curling his lips: "So you two wish to promote Human Dao?"

"Precisely!"

Nu Wa bowed slightly, speaking plainly: "My brother and I came to the Underworld for the future of Human Dao in Hong Huang."

"In Hong Huang’s Three Realms, Heaven’s Dao is established, Earth’s Dao stands independent, but Human Dao has yet to emerge."

"This age is one of Heaven’s Dao’s flourishing—but such flourishing is destined to be fleeting."

"If the next Heavenly Emperor cannot reverse this decline, then Human Dao’s deities must lend aid, guiding all beings toward direction."

Xiang Xuanqing asked: "How do you intend to promote Human Dao?"

Fu Xi replied: "Unite the will of one race with the will of ten thousand races; unite the heart of Human Dao with the hearts of ten thousand deities!"

Tai Shang looked at Fu Xi with a sly smile: "You wish to recreate the Xiong Shou clan?"

The last one to declare "unite one race over ten thousand" was Shen Ni—the Xiong Shou clan.

His fate? ...It was utterly miserable!

Fu Xi ignored Tai Shang’s innuendo and replied: "No—we will lead the human race."

Yu Chen Dao Jun paused thoughtfully and asked: "What is a human?"

Nu Wa said: "One who stands independent between Heaven and Earth, capable of taking the form of Pan Gu—that is a human!"

The Underworld spirits burst into laughter: "So if we went to the mortal realm, we’d be humans too?"

Nu Wa nodded matter-of-factly: "Of course you are."

"You deities walk among mortals in Pan Gu’s divine form—you are divine humans."

"A fine term—divine human!" Xiang Xuanqing clapped and smiled, then asked: "So all races and deities of Hong Huang and the Zhou Tian, if they take human form in the mortal realm, are all part of the human race?"

Fu Xi smiled: "Our human race embraces all, justified by belief."

"As long as they accept this principle, they are 'human'—truly and uprightly 'human'!"

"Was Pan Gu a human?" Wang Chuan asked again. "Of course."

Fu Xi looked at Wang Chuan and countered: "Have you never heard of 'Pan Gu Zhen Ren'?"

"Zhen Ren—Zhen means 'true'—he is truly human!"

"Pan Gu is the primordial first human!"

[Can you even do that?] The Underworld spirits exchanged glances.

Though they knew Fu Xi was spinning tales, they couldn’t help but feel his logic held weight.

If Pan Gu’s divine form is defined as human, then isn’t Pan Gu himself human?

This is reversing cause and effect!

Pan Gu Zhen Ren won’t rise to refute it.

He’ll only drag you to the Primordial Before and correct you.

Whether your idea holds water? First, take a swing from Pan Gu’s axe.

So Xiang Xuanqing asked bluntly: "You two have declared Pan Gu the primordial first human—have you undergone Pan Gu Zhen Ren’s trial?"

His meaning: Have you received Pan Gu’s certification?

If you have, then all is well.

If Pan Gu the Great God approves, we can open the convenient gate immediately.

If not, then sorry—we must reconsider.

Fu Xi and Nu Wa clearly understood Xiang Xuanqing’s meaning.

They admitted: "We will go to the Primordial Before."

"When the time comes, if you deities are interested, you may join us."

[You’re tricking us into going to get beaten, aren’t you?]

The Underworld spirits saw through the siblings’ scheme.

These two weren’t just divine— they were gods of deception.

Would they fall for it?

"Then it’s settled!" The Three Pure Ones smiled warmly at Fu Xi and Nu Wa:

"We too wish to see how you two put your principles into practice."

[You really want to go?] Fu Xi and Nu Wa felt a strange thought arise.

To enter the Primordial Before, one must endure Pan Gu’s axe—no exceptions.

Most deities, unless they’ve achieved Dao, have no desire to go.

After all, Pan Gu’s axe doesn’t joke.

There’s a real chance it will strike you down as a true Demon God!

If you misstep, you’re truly dead.

Thus, the stronger the being, the more they avoid the Primordial Before.

Why do these few seem eager to go and get beaten?

The Underworld spirits smiled but said nothing.

They didn’t know what others experienced when entering the Primordial Before.

But when the Three Pure Ones went? It was like returning home.

Who would be beating whom then?

They must go.

After accepting the siblings’ invitation, Xiang Xuanqing said: "Let us continue discussing the human race."

Fu Xi turned his gaze to Xiang Xuanqing and the five Ghost Emperors, each radiating distinct energy, and spoke with calm, orderly precision:

"My sister and I have already created the human race in the Shan Hai Realm."

"Now, we wish to establish the human race anew in Hong Huang Zhen Jie, so that it takes root and flourishes upon the central stage of this universe."

"Yet Hong Huang Zhen Jie is filled with powerful beings and countless variables. For the nascent human race to take hold and ultimately thrive, it must be supported by the Dao of Reincarnation."

Nu Wa added, her voice clear and gentle, carrying the compassion of creation: "Human reproduction and the reincarnation of souls are the foundation of a race’s continuity and development."

"We hope that in the future, the souls of humans born in Hong Huang Zhen Jie, upon death, will be properly cared for by the Underworld and smoothly pass through Hong Huang’s Great Reincarnation."

"If possible, we further hope that the Underworld, at the moment of soul reincarnation, may guide those souls with superior talent, pure nature, and affinity with our human race—ensuring they are reborn into our lineage first."

This was their core demand—to open a reincarnation channel for Hong Huang Zhen Jie’s humans and secure quality "newborn" resources.

After listening to Fu Xi and Nu Wa’s statement, the hall fell into brief silence.

Xiang Xuanqing’s face, veiled in mist, revealed no expression.

Below, the five "Ghost Emperors" displayed varied expressions, their eyes flickering with unknown light.

After a long while, the Central Ghost Emperor Wang Chuan finally spoke, his voice as distant and ancient as the waters of Wang Chuan: "Fu Xi Dao You, Nu Wa Dao You, your ambition to establish the human race anew in Hong Huang Zhen Jie and lead the great flourishing of Human Dao is truly admirable."

"Yet, my Underworld Court governs reincarnation, and it has its own iron laws. All souls are equal, neither biased nor partial."

"To offer 'guidance' for the souls of the human race in reincarnation, let alone conduct 'screening,' is to shatter the balance and interfere with the operation of reincarnation."

"The karmic consequences of this matter are immense. I wonder, what price are you prepared to pay to settle this karmic debt?"

Fu Xi heard this, his expression unchanged, as if he had long anticipated such a question.

"One death, is that enough?"

These four brief words seemed to kill the air.

The entire Fengdu Grand Hall sank into a long, heavy silence.

"Friend, what courage!" Finally, Yu Chuan Dao Jun spoke, his gaze upon Fu Xi filled with admiration.

To offer one’s body to calamity, in exchange for the light of the human Dao, aligns with Yu Chuan’s path of the Final Catastrophe.

Ming He also nodded in strong approval: "I am beginning to believe in your resolve."

To die for the Dao, refusing to cling to life—let the Dao shine bright, illuminating countless ages!

This also aligns with Ming He’s path of slaughter.

If killing others cannot solve the problem, then kill oneself.

Upon the throne, Xiang Xuanqing nodded: "You two friends possess both vision and determination. Then we may proceed."

He still needed to see Fu Xi and Nv Wa’s execution plan.

Fu Xi declared loudly: "To demonstrate sincerity, we will share with the Underworld our insights into the Dao of Life, the Dao of Creation, the Dao of Manifestation, and more—gained during the opening of the Shan Hai World—to help perfect the Underworld’s earthly order."

Nv Wa added: "I can also assist the Underworld in establishing the 'Womb of Souls,' using Nine Heavens’ Loess and Three Lights’ Divine Water as its foundation, augmented by my Creation Divine Power, to specifically nurture the most exceptional, powerful true spirits, allowing them to reincarnate into humanity in a more perfect state."

These are necessary investments.

Xiang Xuanqing made no response.

Wang Chuan understood his intent and asked further: "And what else?"

Fu Xi and Nv Wa exchanged a glance, their minds clear.

It seemed time to reveal something real.

Fu Xi’s expression turned solemn, his tone cautiously probing: "My Lord of the Underworld, do you know that before we decided to reestablish humanity in the Hong Huang Zhen Jie, another being who governed the Dao of Reincarnation once extended an olive branch to us?"

At these words, the atmosphere in the hall tightened instantly.

The gaze of Xiang Xuanqing and the five 'Ghost Emperors' all fixed upon Fu Xi, filled with inquiry.

Fu Xi continued: "That being was the former Chaos Demon God—the Reincarnation Demon God."

"Oh?" Xiang Xuanqing finally uttered a faint, intrigued sound.

"The Reincarnation Demon God? Isn’t he long since perished in my Underworld?"

"Even his primordial essence has become nourishment for my Hong Huang Great Reincarnation."

"Could it be he left behind some hidden maneuver capable of contacting you two?"

Fu Xi shook his head: "Not at all. The Reincarnation Demon God contacted us before his death."

"At that time, he also attempted to recruit us, promising to aid the human race we would create in rising swiftly."

"His plan was to use his control over the Dao of Reincarnation to send the true spirits of Chaos Demon Gods who perished in the Primordial Opening Catastrophe, or who barely clung to life in the Chaos, into the new human race we created for reincarnation."

"Thus, the nascent human race would rapidly gain formidable individual combat power, while those reincarnated demon gods could use human bodies to 'land ashore,' integrate into Hong Huang, even seize high positions within the new humanity, plotting for the future."

Nv Wa summarized: "In the Reincarnation Demon God’s plan, after becoming Lord of the Underworld, he would control the Hong Huang Great Reincarnation, draw in the true spirits of the Chaos Demon Gods, and board our ship of humanity’s rebirth, allowing the glory of the entire Chaos Era to revive through the human Dao!"

"This was his 'landing plan'—his plan to lead the demon gods in reclaiming dominion over heaven and earth!"

Fu Xi slowly revealed the Reincarnation Demon God’s original intentions.

His words served to demonstrate to Lord Xiang Xuanqing the immense 'investment value' of humanity—so much so that even Chaos Demon Gods wished to bet on it.

They also subtly reminded the other: though the Reincarnation Demon God was gone, he might still have hidden cards.

Deeper still, he was testing this mysterious Lord of the Underworld—what was his true stance toward the surviving Chaos Demon Gods?

After hearing Fu Xi’s account, silence fell again over the hall.

But this silence was far more subtle than before.

Beneath the mist veiling Xiang Xuanqing’s face, a barely perceptible ripple seemed to stir.

Below, the five 'Ghost Emperors' simultaneously flashed a strange gleam in their eyes—calculation, amusement, and perhaps a hint… of eagerness?

【Heh, Chaos Demon Gods want to use our reincarnation channels to reincarnate as humans? Now that’s interesting!】

Ming He nearly laughed aloud. He had to admit, the Reincarnation Demon God’s plan was flawless.

But he made one fatal mistake from the start.

You conspire with the Heavenly Emperor to scheme against the Underworld—who else but you deserves to die?

Yu Chuan whispered: 【It seems Xiang Xuanqing’s Great Reincarnation was deliberately designed with flaws. Before they’re fixed, could he exploit them?】

Tai Shang replied: 【Relax. When have you ever seen him stumble?】

Meng Wu You added: 【The one to complete the Great Reincarnation has already been chosen. The divine position has been granted. She’s just waiting to assume her post.】

【With her, no matter what tricks the Reincarnation Demon God left behind, she will balance them.】

【Could the Lord have foreseen this all along? Was that why he left a position for Lady Houtu—to prevent the Reincarnation Demon God from monopolizing the Great Reincarnation’s authority?】

As Wang Chuan spoke, Ming He and the others suddenly realized, their gazes turning thoughtfully toward Xiang Xuanqing.

Xiang Xuanqing smiled: 【Don’t overthink it. I merely dug a hole by accident.】

【Don’t believe it!】

All five divine beings shook their heads.

They knew full well the power of Dao Ran Tian Zun!

'Accidentally' digging a hole—if you dig it deep enough, wouldn’t you trap two divine beings at once?

After a long pause, Xiang Xuanqing finally spoke again, his voice carrying a faint, inscrutable smile:

"The Reincarnation Demon God truly had a brilliant scheme."

"Leveraging your Creation’s work to forge a new humanity; then using his own reincarnation channels to cram those unruly Chaos elders into it."

"In this way, he could repay the demon gods with favors, control an infinitely potent new force, and even subtly influence you two… truly, every move was calculated."

Xiang Xuanqing’s tone revealed neither praise nor mockery.

Fu Xi’s heart stirred.

The other didn’t seem worried about being usurped by the Reincarnation Demon God?

"But he’s still dead," Nv Wa said, gazing at Xiang Xuanqing. "He calculated everything—yet missed one thing: the Underworld is not his to control."

"Now, he is dead, his reincarnation primordial essence fully absorbed into the Underworld. And those Chaos Demon God true spirits who once believed his promises, hoping to use his channels for reincarnation…"

Nv Wa’s voice paused slightly; her gaze seemed to pierce through the eons, beholding certain indescribable entities.

"…are now under our control."

BOOM!!!

These words struck like a divine thunder from the Ninth Heaven, exploding in the hearts of the five Ghost Emperors!

They stared intently at Fu Xi and Nv Wa: "Can you two independently contact the Chaos Demon Gods?"

Nv Wa nodded: "Not only that—we can leverage the Reincarnation Demon God’s final orders to gain partial trust from certain Chaos Demon Gods."

"For example…" Nv Wa turned her head toward Fu Xi.

Fu Xi gave a slight nod, then slowly raised one hand. In his palm, a vast, immense image of the Eight Trigrams appeared—suddenly blazing with radiant light!

Boundless divine radiance surged forth, as if powerfully summoned.

Then, one by one, hazy, ancient, desolate, and immensely powerful shadows slowly emerged from within the Eight Trigrams!

These shadows took varied forms: some like titanic giants, others like deities wielding thunder, still others like demon kings commanding flame…

These were none other than the surviving true spirits of the Chaos Demon Gods who had perished in the Hong Huang heavens and earth!

Yet these spirits seemed trapped within the Eight Trigrams’ world, sunk in slumber, still unawakened.

"So this is it—I understand now!" Tai Shang, upon seeing these spirits, instantly grasped the siblings’ plan. "You’ve seized the demon gods’ legacy! You two have been hiding your true strength!"

Meng Wu You also marveled: "I spent so long setting up my scheme, and all I got was the Dream Demon God. Yet Fu Xi and Nv Wa not only secured the Reincarnation Demon God’s active investment—they’ve gained the trust of other Chaos Demon Gods and now control fragments of their true spirits!"

Fu Xi and Nv Wa watched the five Ghost Emperors’ stunned expressions, their lips curling into a barely perceptible smile.

This was exactly the effect they wanted.

Fu Xi said: "These are the 'passengers' who once sought to board the new era’s vessel."

"They trust us—the two 'captains'—so we must bring them ashore."

Nv Wa elaborated: "The Reincarnation Demon God’s plan, though possibly harboring ill intent, was not without merit."

"A nascent human race, trying to establish itself in the dragon’s den and tiger’s lair of the Hong Huang Zhen Jie, truly needs special assistance."

"These surviving true spirits of the Chaos Demon Gods, though unruly, are inherently powerful."

"If properly guided and introduced into the human race we will create in Hong Huang, becoming the first generation of human 'elites,' they can help us swiftly open the way and stabilize our foundation—a fine choice."

The gods of the Underworld nodded slightly: "So your true target is them?"

Earlier, when Fu Xi and Nv Wa spoke of opening a path for humanity, they had assumed the siblings meant reincarnating other heavenly prodigies into humanity.

Now it was clear: the siblings’ primary target was the faction aligned with the Reincarnation Demon God!

Or rather, those demon gods who believed in his 'landing' theory.

Now that the Reincarnation Demon God was dead, they still clung to his path—and thus turned to Fu Xi and Nv Wa.

And Fu Xi and Nv Wa came to the Underworld to negotiate… and casually sold them out.

【These two siblings are truly ruthless!】

Tai Shang shook his head: 【The Reincarnation is dead, yet they’re still clinging to his demon god brothers.】

Tai Shang shook his head: [“Even reincarnation is dead, yet you still cling to that demon god brother of theirs.”]

Ming He transmitted a voice: 【Could it be they’re trying to net all the Chaos Demon Gods who’ve taken this path?】

【Hard to say.】 Meng Wuyou gazed thoughtfully at Fu Xi and Nv Wa:

【I’m actually curious—after this wave, how many of the Demon Gods who chose the human race will even make it ashore?】

Xiang Xuanqing shook his head: 【With these two siblings’ Heizhuang level, whether any Demon Gods who make it ashore can even recall their past lives is questionable.】

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