The Primordial World

Eventually, Shennong's name spread throughout the Human Race. Fuxi brought him from the Jiang clan tribe to the capital, nurturing him as his successor.

Several years later, under Fuxi's tutelage, Shennong possessed all the qualities of a Co-Lord of the Human Race.

Fuxi decided to abdicate, and Li Er sensed that the time was ripe.

In the Xuandu Purple Mansion, a bull's moo echoed like heavenly music. On Mount Daluo, Li Er held the Kongtong Seal, exuding a powerful Imperial Dao aura.

His expression was calm.

Sensing the surge of the Imperial Dao aura, a subtle change flickered in everyone's eyes.

"The time is ripe."

The Great Saints, along with numerous other beings besides Li Er, such as Nuwa, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Zhunti, emerged from their respective places of cultivation.

They understood that Fuxi's successful completion of his role would culminate in an abdication ceremony atop Mount Tai.

For them, this was an excellent opportunity to showcase their presence.

Although there were other ceremonies, they might not have held much interest.

However, the Human Race was the protagonist of the world, and building a good relationship with them was indispensable for spreading their teachings among humans in the future.

On Mount Tai, the abdication ceremony officially began.

In the void, a Five-Colored Golden Phoenix circled, and auspicious energy permeated the air.

Nuwa arrived first, followed by Yuanshi, who flew from the direction of Kunlun Mountain riding the Nine Dragon Incense Carriage. Tongtian followed closely, landing on his Kui Ox mount.

The successive arrivals of the three Saints greatly excited the Human Race, and they expressed their reverence to the Saints.

They were well aware that this abdication ceremony's importance had attracted so many Saints.

For the Human Race, this was an unprecedented honor.

The Saints commanded the Human Race to rise. They had come only to observe the ceremony.

However, Brahma Sound suddenly emanated from the West, accompanied by falling golden flowers, drawing everyone's attention.

Compared to the exotic mounts of Saints Nuwa, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, the Western Sect's arrival, though less grand, undoubtedly added more color to the abdication ceremony.

Amidst this fervent atmosphere, the Human Race looked on with intoxicated yearning. Suddenly, a cold snort from the East interrupted the spread of the Brahma Sound from the West.

Affected, the Human Race jolted awake from their intoxication, bewildered and lost.

At this moment, the figures of Zhunti and Jieyin appeared in the void, followed by a person and a bull emerging from the void.

The Green Ox walked through the void, each step seemingly treading Dao patterns.

Li Er sat on the Green Ox's back, his words filled with the true meaning of Daoism, warning Zhunti not to act rashly.

The other Saints, upon hearing Li Er's words, revealed meaningful smiles.

Although they appeared to be on good terms, in reality, due to their comparable strength, they were all looking for opportunities to trip each other up.

If given the chance, none of them, whether Yuanshi, Tongtian, or Nuwa, would have been polite to the two Western Saints.

Regarding the matter of the Brahma Sound just now, if Nuwa had Li Er's strength, she would have unhesitatingly criticized Zhunti's actions.

Zhunti and Jieyin were in a difficult position, unable to speak. Ever since their rejection at the Eight Sceneries Palace, they knew that the Western Sect's development among the Human Race would be arduous.

They had planned to take the lead today at the abdication ceremony and convert some humans.

However, Li Er's appearance had completely disrupted their plans.

Zhunti retreated helplessly, promising not to offend again.

Facing this situation, Li Er displayed his authority, holding aloft a small, extremely terrifying seal—the Kongtong Seal.

Li Er ignored Zhunti and turned his gaze to Fuxi on Mount Tai, telling him that he could begin the abdication ceremony.

Fuxi and Shennong obeyed and commenced the abdication ritual.

After the abdication ceremony concluded, Li Er wielded the power of the Kongtong Seal in the void, proclaiming Fuxi's achievements and bestowing upon him the status of Co-Lord of the Human Race and the venerable title of one of the Three Sovereigns.

Following his command, an indescribable human destiny appeared on Mount Tai, causing upheaval in the heavens and earth.

Finally, a beam of destiny light emerged from beneath the Kongtong Seal, marking the completion of the abdication ceremony.

At this moment, the base of the Kongtong Seal emitted a hazy, mysterious aura, making it impossible to discern its true form.

Li Er mobilized the human destiny, and his words, as if following the law, struck heavily upon the seal's base.

Immediately after, Fuxi's figure and aura quietly appeared on the Kongtong Seal.

The Kongtong Seal's base displayed the paragon of the Human Race, inscribed with his name, representing the grand trend of the Imperial Dao—the Saint of the Three Sovereigns, known to the world: Fuxi.

Seeing this, Nuwa's excitement was beyond words.

She had finally seen her former brother, Fuxi, again, and this time he was no longer the Fuxi who needed her protection.

From this day forward, Fuxi would become a Saint of the Three Sovereigns of the Human Race, his status as noble as that of a Supreme Saint.

Indeed, a surge of Merit descended from the heavens and earth, enveloping Fuxi.

In an instant, Fuxi's cultivation ascended from the peak of the Profound Immortal realm to the limit of the Quasi-Saint.

Witnessing Fuxi's achievement, all the Saints, except for Li Er, were utterly shocked.

They hadn't anticipated Fuxi's meteoric rise, reaching the absolute limit of a Quasi-Saint.

Even more bizarre, Fuxi hadn't emerged by slaying the Three Corpses; he was alone from start to finish.

Li Er understood that Fuxi hadn't entered the Quasi-Saint realm through the method of slaying the Three Corpses, but rather by merging all the accumulated Merit, the Primordial Spirit of the Demon Race's Fuxi, and the newly formed core of the Human Race. This fusion had created the current Fuxi.

Consequently, Fuxi was now simultaneously the Xi Huang of the Demon Race, the Emperor of the Human Race, and one of the Three Sovereigns. It seemed contradictory, yet it wasn't jarring on Fuxi.

This transformation atop Mount Tai signaled the surging fortune of the Human Race and the advent of the Imperial Dao.

Nourished by the power of Merit, Fuxi awoke, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. "I am Fuxi."

Nuwa, witnessing this from the void, was filled with emotion.

She knew that after prolonged effort and dedication, Fuxi had finally achieved the supreme status for the Human Race.

From this point on, he would be free from karma and tribulations. As long as the Human Race prospered, Fuxi would bask in its fortune.

The Fuxi Qin, Fuxi's companion Spiritual Treasure, naturally returned to its master's side upon Fuxi's completion of Merit.

Fuxi smiled faintly and accepted it.

Shennong of the Human Race and Fuxi's former subordinates gazed at Fuxi, an urge to worship surging within them.

They felt that the Fuxi before them, after his abdication, had transcended the position of Co-Lord and become a revered Saint of the Human Race.

His gaze swept past Nuwa and the Human Race, and Fuxi noticed Xuandu.

Xuandu had not refined the Merit but had chosen to preserve it.

This was because Xuandu's identity was not merely Fuxi's Imperial Tutor; he was also the sole Imperial Tutor for all Three Sovereigns of the Human Race.

Therefore, Xuandu intended to wait until the Merit for the Three Sovereigns' Imperial Tutor was fully gathered before using it to fulfill his great wish.

Facing all this, Xuandu displayed unprecedented composure.

He expressed gratitude for Fuxi's support, addressing him as "Fuxi," showing deep respect.

Xuandu and Fuxi shared a fated connection, and he was determined to give his utmost.

Xuandu changed his address, no longer referring to Fuxi as his master, but retaining their shared path of protection.

Fuxi's words astonished the Saints, even Nuwa was taken aback.

Fuxi had faced the brink of death; his actions must hold profound meaning.

Neither Xuandu nor anyone else could comprehend his decision.

However, after Fuxi achieved Sainthood, the Merit and the Human Race's fortune in the void gradually dissipated.

Li Er instructed Fuxi to go to Huoyun Palace to cultivate and maintain the Human Race's fortune.

Li Er did not restrain him, and Fuxi, grateful for Li Er's generosity, departed after entrusting Shennong with the governance of the Human Race.

Nuwa felt a surge of gratitude for Li Er's magnanimous gesture.

She knew the prestige of the Three Sovereigns among the Human Race. If Li Er had harbored ambitions, he would have been wary of Fuxi's influence on his fortune.

A single word could have dictated the heavens and established numerous rules to constrain Fuxi.

But Li Er remained indifferent, further deepening Nuwa's admiration for his bearing.

Meanwhile, within the Six Paths Reincarnation in the Sea of Blood, Houtu gazed towards Mount Tai, her eyes filled with emotion.

She then took out the Primordial Spirit of Chiyou, which she had nurtured for a long time, and asked if he was ready to contend for the final Human Emperor position of the Human Race.

Chiyou declared his intention to compete. Houtu then instructed him to emerge simultaneously with the Human Emperor of the Human Race. They would grow through battle, and once their respective great trends were established, they would decide their fate, consolidating the fortune of the Witches and Humans.

However, Chiyou felt this was insufficient. He proposed a philosophy of seizing the day, aiming to rapidly strengthen himself without waiting for a century.

Houtu was surprised by this.

Vaguely, she seemed to sense something, and complex emotions welled up within her.

Indeed, boundless battle intent suddenly surged from Chiyou's Primordial Spirit.

He stated resolutely:

"During the century of contention for the Human Emperor position, merely gathering the great trends of the Witches and Humans will no longer satisfy my determination."

"If I intend to contend for the Human Emperor, I must win."

"Only with the victory of the Witch Clan can we regain vitality and find an opportunity for change."

After Chiyou's words fell, Houtu fell into a long silence.

After a considerable pause, she spoke:

"The Human Race has Xuandu, and behind him stands the invincible Supreme Saint Taishang. How could you possibly win against him?"

"Are you going to waste this opportunity because of that?"

Facing Houtu's doubt, Chiyou shook his head firmly.

He admitted:

"Precisely because the Human Race is under the attention of all the gods, I must win this victory."

"Only then will the Saints truly value the Witch Clan."

Houtu's silence deepened.

After a long while, she spoke again, asking, "Do you have confidence?"

Chiyou replied calmly, "No."

He was very aware of Xuandu's strength and held a sense of awe for the powerful figure standing behind Taishang.

Yet, in the depths of his heart, he clung to his resolve and pride, facing this contest for the Witch Clan without fear.

The struggle for the Human Emperor was not just his fight with the Human Race, but also a confrontation between the Witch Clan and Xuandu. Although the difficulty and uncertainty were extremely high, Chiyou's determination remained firm. Even if the path ahead was perilous, he would still forge ahead bravely.

Upon hearing Chiyou's firm resolve, Empress Houtu was deeply moved. She then sighed softly and decided to support his choice.

With a wave of her hand, she unleashed a beam of reincarnation light, enveloping Chiyou's Primordial Spirit and sending him into the Six Paths Reincarnation. In the blink of an eye, Chiyou completed his reincarnation. Far away in the Eight Sceneries Palace, Li Er sensed this development and responded accordingly.

After confirming Chiyou's human identity through reincarnation, Li Er continued to refine the Chaos Bell, seemingly unconcerned about the candidates for the Human Emperor race, not even the former Ancestor Witches.

His response to Empress Pingxin in the Six Paths Reincarnation brought her relief, confirming the completion of their transaction.

Li Er was aware of the outcome of the Human Emperor race but was not shaken by it, for he understood the general trend. The selection of the Three Sovereigns and Saints was crucial for the entire development of the Human Race.

Although the Witch Clan insisted on participating in the Human Emperor race, the outcome was already decided.

Li Er did not stop Houtu, for he deeply understood the Witch Clan's resilience and integrity.

The most important matter at hand remained the refinement of the Chaos Bell; other affairs did not distract him excessively.

The Taiji Diagram and the Chaos Bell floated quietly before Li Er.

Suddenly, a bold thought flashed through his mind: "If I could gather the Pangu Banner from Yuanshi, could I use the Qiankun Cauldron in my hand to return to the origin, merge the three, and restore them to the primordial form of the Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Pangu Axe?"

Supreme Treasures represented the ultimate existence.

The three great Innate Supreme Treasures—the Taiji Diagram, the Pangu Banner, and the Chaos Bell—were the pinnacle of all Innate Spiritual Treasures, possessing immense power in the heavens and earth.

These three Supreme Treasures were all derived from the Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Pangu Axe.

Unlike other Chaos Supreme Treasures that shattered due to their inability to adapt to the Primordial World, such as the Creation Green Lotus which broke into countless fragments, the fragments of the Chaos Bead even became numerous Innate Spiritual Pearls within the Primordial World.