[{"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-96":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},2263411,4417,"Chapter 96: The Phoenix Clan That Loves Fishing; The Ten-Thousand-World Spiritual Root Exchange Assembly","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>\"When attire is proper, spiritual treasures must be irregular—this is called yin and yang, the Dao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If spiritual treasures are already irregular, isn't it reasonable to add some irregular arrays? This is called the Dao gives birth to one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the Demon King travels, he must be accompanied by countless demon soldiers flying in formation, banners and drums, roaming the void... No suitable subordinates? No problem—I still have some followers in my Tai Sha Heavenly Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus and so... like this and that... only then is our perfect debut plan complete!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the [Great Dao True Realm], the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou watched Xuan Qing enthusiastically proposing expansion ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed deeply toward the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do I feel that under the leadership of the 'Second Demon Ancestor,' my demonic path's future will be utterly dark?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Luo Hou suddenly felt that this demonic cause wasn't absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the southern reaches of Hong Huang, the Immortal Volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Phoenix Terrace, jade towers and crystal palaces shimmered with spiritual qi, like gauzy veils draped gently; divine light flowed, and as cosmic laws subtly operated, phoenixes soared while countless birds danced and sang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Where did sister go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A radiant, exquisitely beautiful figure stepped forth from empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore cloud-shod boots, her long, straight legs as white as congealed fat, possessing perfect contours, draped in a wide-sleeved, blazing crimson gown that concealed her graceful form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was not soft at all, even somewhat icy; her phoenix eyes ran deep as fiery abysses, her brow bristled with martial spirit, and her three thousand silken locks fluttered like dancing flames, rustling in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This deity was none other than the Phoenix Clan’s Zhu Que, whose primordial true name was [Ling Guang].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also one of the Nine Celestial Realms of Tai Su, the Crimson Heavens’ Divine Maiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange? Did sister go out to play again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que circled the Phoenix Terrace but found no trace of Yuan Huang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She arrived beneath the wutong tree before the secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree was currently cultivating, its brilliant primordial spiritual qi swirling through empty space like a rainbow spanning the sky, a starry dragon gliding, or a true phoenix dancing gracefully—magnificent beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between its thousands of branches and myriad leaves, countless worlds floated, shining like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within these worlds dwelled the young offspring of hundreds of Phoenix Clan sub-species: phoenixes, Zhu Que, Qing Luan, Hong Hu, Yuan Chu, Da Peng, Bai He, rain swallows, Bi Fang, Chong Ming—all resided within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each youngling, nurtured by the primordial spiritual qi, followed its vital currents, cultivating alongside the primordial wutong tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wutong, have you seen my sister?\" Zhu Que asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree remained calm and composed, observing the younglings’ cultivation progress as it replied: \"I haven’t seen Ah Huang in a long time—I have no idea where she’s gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que frowned slightly: \"Sister is too irresponsible. As clan leader, it’s one thing to be absent often—but doesn’t she even send word?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan leader? Does our Phoenix Clan even have such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree spoke slowly: \"Our Phoenix Clan has five primordial ancestors and ten elders. Three primordial ancestors wander outside and never return; of the remaining twelve, only Qing Luo (Qing Luan clan leader) and Qing Chen (Chong Ming clan leader) are actually working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qing Yu (Rain Swallow clan leader) comes back occasionally, then heads off to the Northern Sea with Qing Yuan (Yuan Chu clan leader).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, I recall this issue was discussed at the last assembly.\" Zhu Que’s gaze shifted uneasily—though she wasn’t entirely idle, she’d certainly spent plenty of time slacking off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You remember there was an assembly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree sighed mournfully: \"But I’m the one who usually convenes these assemblies, drafts the clan’s development plans, teaches the clan members their cultivation... I’m the one who turns away idle deities who come to Tiannan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also collect spiritual roots and treasures, seek primordial marvels, open up small and large worlds... the list goes on endlessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Ah Huang didn’t occasionally return, remember she was clan leader, and update me on development goals and overall plans, I think we could just rename our clan 'Wutong Clan.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Phoenix Clan was, in truth, managed by the primordial wutong tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This great steward single-handedly upheld the entire Tiannan region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Huang, as grand clan leader, lived in utter comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from attending meetings at Tai Wei Yuan and copying a few development principles for her own spiritual roots, she devoted herself entirely to studying strange and unusual divine arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she went hunting for rare treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que also felt the primordial wutong tree bore too much burden, and felt a pang of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she promised: \"When sister returns, I’ll stop her, pin her down in Tiannan, and give you a vacation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A long vacation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said the same thing last time.\" The primordial wutong tree showed little enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Ah Huang should be returning soon—I recently received some things, haven’t fully studied them yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What things?\" Zhu Que asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant wutong leaf drifted into Zhu Que’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Huang says this was crafted by the [Fire Merit Heavenly Dao], with many miraculous effects. She even brought me several merit spiritual treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree relayed the details of the merit to Zhu Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an excellent thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que’s eyes gleamed: \"With the [Fire Merit Heavenly Dao], we can greatly enhance our clan’s strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed! This merit is extremely effective in aiding enlightenment, strengthening fortune, guiding cultivation, and hatching younglings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree shared several experimental cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que listened intently, her exquisite face glowing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this thing has drawbacks too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree said: \"Too much utility is dangerous—clan members will become overly dependent. Over time, they may grow lazy, believing merit alone guarantees everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wutong, your words are wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que nodded gently: \"Therefore, when promoting this merit, we must also establish a corresponding punishment system—mutually reinforcing each other, properly guiding them—to fully realize the [Fire Merit Heavenly Dao]’s potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. Your thoughts align with those of my fellow Daoists.\" The primordial wutong tree agreed: \"I haven’t yet figured out how to design this punishment system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still need to wait for Ah Huang’s return, then study the [Fire Merit Heavenly Dao] more deeply to gain better insight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll wait for sister to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next period, Zhu Que remained at the Phoenix Terrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She assisted the primordial wutong tree in teaching the younglings, while also exploring matters of fortune and merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Wutong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que looked at her spiritual root and asked: \"You mentioned earlier you’d made contact with some learned Daoists.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’ve never seen you interact with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to interact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree replied: \"I have many Daoist friends—all very busy. Some aren’t even in Hong Huang; others don’t wish to reveal themselves. We usually communicate online.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Online communication?\" Zhu Que heard a new term, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Online communication means conversing across empty space within a illusory world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree patiently explained: \"This term was coined by one of my Daoist friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, I only had a few Daoist friends—Ren Shen Guo, Huang Zhong Li, and others. But recently I met the Bodhi Daoist, who helped us establish a mutual aid committee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What mutual aid committee?\" Zhu Que heard another new term, her eyes clouded with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Committee of All-Heavenly, Ten-Thousand-World Spiritual Roots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means mutual aid and exchange among all spiritual roots—the concept was proposed by our chair, the Bodhi Daoist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Zhu Que felt impressed despite not fully understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sensed the \"Committee of All-Heavenly, Ten-Thousand-World Spiritual Roots\" was exceedingly grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, our public-facing name is another: Senluodian, meaning 'all phenomena are intricately arranged.' Since we are all spiritual roots, it also implies lush, verdant vitality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree beamed: \"I’m a founding member of Senluodian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your chair also a spiritual root?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree said matter-of-factly: \"How could anyone who isn’t a spiritual root be our chair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our chair’s alias is 'Bodhi Great Being'—this alias alone confirms they’re a spiritual root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" Zhu Que immediately calculated—it was indeed a spiritual root, and a primordial one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I take a look at your committee?\" Zhu Que grew curious about this organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree said firmly: \"You’re not a spiritual root—why would you join our committee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que smiled awkwardly: \"I’m just curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curiosity doesn’t count—we have principles.\" The primordial wutong tree stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\" Zhu Que didn’t press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree added: \"You can’t join our committee’s headquarters—Senluodian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you might slip in through the 'Earth and Wood Family.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?\" Zhu Que instantly became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretend to be a spiritual root!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The primordial wutong tree suggested: \"Find a spiritual root in the clan, disguise yourself, and you’re in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would that work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Que moved swiftly, executing a dazzling spin right there and transforming into a Zhu Guo tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primordial Wu Tong Tree blinked in confusion, taking a long while to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Are you perhaps too practiced at this?” He had reason to suspect Zhu Que had done this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s next? How do we sneak into the ‘Tu Mu Big Family’?” Zhu Que asked with great enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment—I’ll apply for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primordial Wu Tong Tree began applying at headquarters, Senluodian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Qing Tong】: Is anyone here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Bi An DaNeng】: Capture Qing Tong alive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xiao Sang】: Capture Qing Tong alive! +1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Daoyou Xianren】: Disrupt the formation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【San Hua Niangniang】: Meow~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yue Yuezi】: The Lady is being mischievous again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Da Li】: What does Qing Tong want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Zhu Jian】: Everyone’s here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Primordial Wu Tong Tree surfaced, the lurking members all rose to the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct Express: 【Yue Piao】【Tui Jian Piao】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ps: Yuan Chu: yuanchu, one of the Five Phoenix Birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those resembling the Phoenix come in five colors: mostly red, it is the Feng; mostly blue, it is the Luan; mostly yellow, it is the Yuan Chu...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1699,"2026-06-19T19:10:14.517Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","167cccb93d3d9de7652bacc9c1240ef113d400c6d7af514ab9b9814ebde7764e","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-97","this-honghuang-is-not-serious-chapter-95",413,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-honghuang-is-not-serious-cover.jpg"]