Nüwa
On the altar, everything was settled.
Zhou Ming looked at the new Human Emperor Shennong, then glanced at Houtu beside him, and his heart stirred slightly.
A barely perceptible mark quietly merged into Shennong's body and then vanished without a trace.
After doing all this, Zhou Ming turned to Houtu.
"Sister Houtu, you shall stay among the Human Clan and teach Shennong well."
"I'll head back to the Pangu Hall now."
Houtu nodded in agreement.
"Alright, Elder Brother, take care."
Zhou Ming's figure gradually faded away and disappeared from the altar.
After he left, Nuwa glanced at Fuxi, then sighed and departed as well.
Seeing that the matter had been settled, the Three Pure Ones, along with Jieyin, Zhunti, and others, took their leave.
After Houtu farewell to Houtu, Wu, Fuxi, and the others transformed into several streaks of light and flew towards the Huoyun Cave.
In the blink of an eye, the once bustling altar was reduced to only Houtu, the newly Human Emperor Shennong, and a group of the Human Clan leaders who had come to observe the ceremony.
Houtu followed Shennong back to Chendu, the capital of the Human Clan.
On the other side.
On the cloud path back to Mount Sumeru, Zhunti's face was filled with undisguised envy and resentment.
"Senior brother, did you see that? The Heavenly Emperor's Merit were truly immense!"
"This is only one of the Three Sovereigns; the Merit of the other two Human Emperor must be no less."
"Do you think we should also try to get involved?"
"Even just providing assistance from the sidelines, and accumulating a little bit of Merit, would be enough to greatly benefit our Western Teachings."
Upon Jieyin this, Jieyin finally stopped and turned to look at his junior brother.
"Junior brother, you must not act recklessly!"
He solemnly warned him.
"The fate of the Teacher of the Human Emperor has already been decided by us Saint."
"If you or I were to interfere at this moment, we would be breaking the agreement between us Saint."
"At that time, not only will we anger the Wu Clan, but the Three Pure Ones will also certainly not let it go."
"If they join forces to resist, forget about the Human Emperor's Merit."
"I'm afraid we won't even be able to keep those two positions Teacher of the Five Emperors."
Zhunti a long sigh, his face filled with resentment.
"Don't worry, senior brother, I know my limits. I won't break our agreement."
He said angrily.
"I'm just not reconciled!"
"If it weren't for that idiot Primordial Lord, who insisted on showing off his superiority Pangu Orthodox in the Pangu Hall!"
"How could we only be allocated two positions Teacher of the Five Emperors!"
"If only our Western Teachings with the Three Pure Ones back then, each of us could have Teacher of the Human Emperor! Wouldn't that have been wonderful?!"
"Now look what's happened! My Western Teachings has secured two positions as Teacher of the Five Emperors."
"How can the Merit of the Teacher of the Five Emperors compare to Merit of the Teacher of the Three Sovereigns!"
Jieyin his junior brother in this state, Jieyin could only sigh inwardly.
How could he not feel frustrated and resentful?
But circumstances are beyond our control, and no matter how much resentment we feel, we can only suppress it in our hearts.
All he could do was offer words of comfort.
"Junior brother, there's no need for that. Today's loss may well be tomorrow's gain."
"The workings of Heavenly Dao are governed by a predetermined destiny."
"Our Western Teachings will one day flourish."
Upon Zhunti this, Zhunti nodded.
"I hope that day will come soon."
After saying that, he fell silent.
The two brothers remained silent the entire way, transforming into two streaks of light and heading straight towards Mount Sumeru.
Human Clan, Chendu.
After Shennong ascended to the throne, he devoted himself to the arduous task of governing the Human Clan.
Houtu, as his master, found a quiet courtyard in the capital to live in.
That day, she was sitting quietly in the courtyard.
A clear and lively voice came from outside the courtyard.
"Sister Houtu, I've come to find you!"
Upon hearing this voice, a gentle smile appeared on Houtu calm face.
The owner of this voice was none other than Nüwa, the daughter of the Human Emperor Shennong.
After Shennong became the Human Emperor, he was busy with the Human Clan affairs and had almost no time to spend with his daughter.
Therefore, this lively and lovely little girl became a frequent visitor to Houtu.
Houtu genuinely loved this innocent, lively, and exceptionally lovable little fellow.
Houtu looked at the Nüwa who was skipping and hopping into the yard and asked.
"Little Nüwa, what brings you here?"
"Didn't you say your father promised to take you out to play today?"
Upon hearing this, the Nüwa pouted and said angrily.
"Hmph! I'm not going to go see Father. I hate Father the most!"
Houtu couldn't help but laugh when she saw her like this.
"Oh? What's wrong? What did Shennong do to offend our little Nüwa this time?"
The Nüwa went to Houtu's side and tugged at her sleeve to complain.
"Father broke his promise!"
He clearly promised to play with me today.
"But when I went to see him, he said he had something very important to take care of that day."
"You don't have time for me, tell me to wait until next time."
"You always say 'next time,' but when is 'next time'?!"
Houtu reached out and patted her little head.
"Shennong was, after all, the human emperor, and he had too many things to deal with every day, so he rarely had time to spend with you. He had no choice in the matter."
It's not that he doesn't love you, it's just that he carries the future of the entire Human Clan on his shoulders.
"I'll play with you today, okay?" Houtu asked softly.
The Nüwa's eyes lit up instantly.
"Great! Houtu is the best!"
"Let's go out and play now!"
After saying that, she happily turned around and ran out of the courtyard.
Houtu watched her carefree figure with a smile, but a wave of emotion stirred within her.
When his Elder Brother left, he left a mark on Shennong.
Houtu originally thought that the mark was used by her Elder Brother to protect Shennong.
At the time, she felt that her Elder Brother was being a little too cautious.
After all, with this Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal here, who in the Primordial Wilderness could harm Shennong, whom she protects?
But out of absolute trust in her Elder Brother, she didn't ask any further questions.
He simply decided to pay more attention to Shennong in the future.
However, just a few years ago, when the Nüwa was born...
The mark that was originally left on Shennong unexpectedly transferred to the newborn Nüwa on its own.
At that moment, Houtu instantly understood her Elder Brother's true intention.
This mark was never meant to protect Shennong, but to protect Nüwa!
This filled Houtu with doubt.
The Nüwa is the daughter of the Human Emperor, and is protected by the Fortune of the Human Clan.
Even if there are calamities in one's destiny, they should turn misfortune into good fortune and avert disaster.
But her Elder Brother deliberately left a mark to protect her.
This proves that the Nüwa was destined to face a calamity that she herself could not overcome.
This is completely illogical.
Unless someone is plotting against you behind the scenes!
A Saint- level being obscured the Heavenly Secrets and forcibly intervened, which prevented the Nüwa from overcoming the calamity through her own Fortune!
At this thought, Houtu felt an uncontrollable surge of anger welling up inside her.
Who exactly is it?
How dare they be so heartless and cruel as to extend their scheming hands to an innocent child!
She wanted to see who dared to scheme against the Nüwa right under her nose!
With her here, no one can lay a finger on the Nüwa!
Even the Heavenly Dao won't do it!
Just as Houtu was deep in thought, the Nüwa who had run to the courtyard gate turned around and waved vigorously at her.
"Sister Houtu, come quickly!"
The girl's clear voice roused Houtu from her deep thoughts.
She composed herself and a gentle smile returned to her face.
"Coming, coming."