Chapter 72: Hong Huang

“Just a joke, don’t take it to heart.”

Xiang Xuanqing and Jing Yao quickly sat back down.

Jing Yao chuckled: “We’re cultivating rapport with you—today we’re just setting an example; next time there are outsiders around, you’ll know what to do.”

So I’m the outsider now, huh… Yuchen Daojun sensed the relationship between Xiang Xuanqing and Jing Yao—these two weren’t merely acquainted; they had clearly cooperated for a long time.

Or rather,

“They’re from the same organization.”

Yuchen Daojun was willing to treat everyone with sincerity, but that didn’t mean he was naive.

He keenly sensed this, yet said nothing.

Instead, he asked Xiang Xuanqing a question: “Can ruling Hong Huang even succeed?”

Yuchen Daojun surveyed the five cities and twelve towers of Bai Yujing and found that while there were indeed many immortals here, true primordial deities numbered only about a dozen.

Even if the number of primordial deities in Bai Yujing doubled in the future, attacking Hong Huang would still be a stretch.

This is basically impossible, isn’t it?

“That question… hard to say.”

Xiang Xuanqing thought for a moment and said: “The core idea of the ‘six-step plan’ we just mentioned is simple: gather as many friends as possible, and minimize your enemies.”

“Theoretically, if you have enough friends and few enough enemies, you don’t just need to attack Hong Huang—you could even form a team to wrestle with Pan Gu himself.”

“Really?” Yuchen Daojun deeply doubted this.

He felt Xiang Xuanqing’s example clearly carried hidden meaning.

Yuchen Daojun recalled the last group that had tried to “wrestle” with Pan Gu.

Their fate didn’t seem very pleasant.

“So does that mean if Bai Yujing’s goal is to rule Hong Huang, its outcome won’t be bright?”

This time, Yuchen Daojun caught on to Xiang Xuanqing and Jing Yao’s unspoken understanding and chose to exchange glances.

“To be fair, if they really think like that, we can sit back and enjoy the show.”

“Actually, we’ve already simulated this path—trying to suppress all other ways and dominate Hong Huang entirely is utterly impossible.”

“Exactly. Anyone who thinks or acts like that isn’t just insane—they’re trying to dig a pit and bury others.”

“Why not just create your own heaven, make a low-tier Hong Huang, and play god or tian dao instead?”

“Who says not? I’ve opened a heaven myself and even served as Taishang Daozu for a while—totally fun.”

“Thank you both—I understand now!” After receiving his two dao friends’ replies, Yuchen Daojun felt joining Bai Yujing might not be the right choice.

At that moment, Xiang Xuanqing sensed Hong Jun and Yang Mei were also paying attention to their discussion.

He cleared his throat and said: “Of course, specifics must be analyzed case by case.”

“Hong Huang is a grand stage—how many primordial deities don’t want to perform a great show on it?”

“No matter what plan or path you choose, regardless of whether the final outcome ends in triumph or failure, you must first step onto this stage.”

“If you don’t get on stage, how do you know if it’s right? If you don’t get on stage, how do you know if it’s possible?”

“As always: the Wu Shang Zhen Jie, the supreme Hong Huang, represents infinite possibilities;”

“Here, everything is hope. Only those bold enough to dream and act are the true path. What if it works? Right?”

Yuchen Daojun watched Xiang Xuanqing as if he were delivering a speech to someone, blinked, and glanced thoughtfully toward the Third Heavenly City.

Xiang Xuanqing continued: “Right now, Bai Yujing as a whole still falls a bit short—but it already has two Da Luo Zun!”

“What does Da Luo represent? It represents the boundlessness of Dao, infinite possibilities, the symbol of power.”

“Transcending space and time, once proven, forever proven, overlooking the rise and fall of all worlds through countless eons, watching the endless succession of ages.”

“With two Da Luo standing here, they are the direction of Dao itself—you can’t help but submit.”

“No other force has this configuration. At least in this era, Bai Yujing leads far ahead in top-tier combat strength.”

“So, Bai Yujing has the power to step onto the stage—no problem at all.”

The two big shots pretending to stroll nodded; Fengdou Dao friend’s words hit right on the mark.

Love to hear it!

Say more!

“But—”

Xiang Xuanqing said: “Stepping onto the stage is one thing; how well the play is performed is another; and how much influence you ultimately gain on this stage is yet another.”

“How so?” Jing Yao naturally took on the role of the straight man.

“Stepping onto the stage? Just having these two Da Luo is enough—everyone can accept that. But if you want to bring your entire organization on stage and claim a significant share of the spotlight, it’s not just about strength—you must offer something valuable to others.”

“Just the word ‘immortal’ isn’t enough. That’s Bai Yujing’s Dao, not the Dao of Hong Huang’s gods. Different Dao, no alliance.”

“You may be powerful, and the gods may cheer for you—but they won’t step down onto the stage.”

The two Da Luo strolling unconsciously stopped, smiling.

No wonder they recognized this dao friend—this was spot-on.

“Then how can we get everyone to step down and help?” Jing Yao pressed on.

Xiang Xuanqing said: “Generally speaking, it’s a matter of strengthening power and expanding benefits simultaneously. Enough hard power lets you stay on stage longer; greater benefits attract more friends.”

“But Hong Huang’s reality is a bit different—if you’re too powerful or offer too much benefit, yet fail to produce something genuinely interesting to capture attention, plenty of gods will just ignore you.”

“True,” Yuchen Daojun and Jing Yao Shangzun nodded simultaneously.

Primordial deities coexist with Dao.

Aside from their pursuit of Dao, their greatest trait is seeking entertainment.

Did primordial deities flock to the Long Clan’s Zhushendian and descend with their dao bodies because the Long Clan was powerful and offered great benefits?

No—they were there because the Long Clan knew how to put on a show.

A Hun Dun Zhu? A Zhushendian? Who’s ever seen such things?

Too rare—wouldn’t you go check it out?

Likewise, if you just invent your own Xian Dao, I wouldn’t even glance.

Now that you’ve produced two Da Luo, I might glance twice.

But if you’ve got a Bai Yujing Tiancheng, a street full of entertainment gods, then I’m definitely stepping down to see what’s going on.

“Bai Yujing’s current setup is already quite good.”

Xiang Xuanqing spoke frankly: “If Bai Yujing merely wants everyone to join in for fun and put on a good show, then its current effect is already very satisfactory.”

“But if Bai Yujing wants to go further and gain sufficient influence in Hong Huang Zhen Jie, it needs to pull off a grand spectacle!”

“For example, consider adding something to this ‘immortal’ concept.”

“What?” Yuchen Daojun listened intently.

Hong Jun and Yang Mei paused to listen.

Qian Kun Xianren, Yin Yang Xianren, and Dian Dao Xianren also strained their ears.

“Well—”

Xiang Xuanqing drew out a long pause, then abruptly ended the topic: “I haven’t thought of it yet.”

“Hey, let’s drop this—let’s go see the Dushi Xianren.”

Saying this, he grabbed his two bewildered dao friends and strode boldly into Qionglou.

The Five Xianren: “????”

Wait, we were just getting into it—why stop now?

Finish what you were saying!

Come back here!

The Five Xianren collectively erupted in fury.

Can you please be serious for once?

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