Time flew by. Today, Chendu of the Human Race lay beneath clear skies, with warm breezes brushing against their faces, yet the atmosphere within the city was so oppressive it was hard to breathe.
Shennong suddenly announced before everyone in the council hall that he would abdicate, and the ceremony was exceptionally hasty.
The Human Race's Earth Emperor was stepping down, and the clan elders understood why, but couldn't he at least leave behind the Kongtong Seal?
Shennong had done so to guard against them. As the treasure that stabilized the Human Race's fortune, the Kongtong Seal was of utmost importance.
Besides, even if he gave it to them, they would not be able to protect it. They did not possess Human Emperor's Fortune, and if it were snatched away, the consequences would be dire.
With the matter of his abdication settled, Shennong entrusted the affairs of the Human Race to the clan elders to manage together, silently hoping that the next Human Emperor would handle everything properly.
Afterward, Shennong rode the clouds away with his wife Tingsi and daughter Linghe.
Having just escaped Chendu's oppressive atmosphere, Linghe could not help cheering in delight. "Yay! We're finally free! No more being trapped in the capital and listening to those clan elders nag!"
Before long, the three arrived at Huoyun Cave.
Auspicious clouds swirled around the entrance, and innate violet qi hung thick in the air. The moment they landed, they saw Fuxi and Huaxu waiting outside to welcome them.
"Younger brother, you have worked hard to develop the Human Race." Fuxi spoke warmly. "Huoyun Cave has not been this lively in a long time. Now that you have brought your family here, it will no longer be so desolate."
Huaxu smiled, her gaze sweeping over Tingsi and Linghe as she