Suppressing Chi You, Unifying the Human Clan, Xuanyuan Unable to Attain the Dao

Outside the capital of Chendu, High Platform stands tall.

Below the stage was a dense crowd of people, all leaders from various Human Clan gathered here.

Their gazes were all fixed on the High Platform.

There, Xuanyuan stood, dressed in the imperial robes of Human Emperor, holding an ancient longsword, his posture upright and exuding majesty.

In the center of the High Platform, a burly figure was bound by numerous Restrictions; it was none other than Chi You, the lord of the Nine Li Chi You.

"Chi You, do you know your crime?"

Xuanyuan's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Chi You raised his head, looked at Xuanyuan, grinned, and his expression was full of disdain.

What crime have I committed?

"It's all about the victor and the vanquished! Kill if you want, why waste words!"

"Good! Well said!"

Having said that, Xuanyuan ignored Chi You and looked around, his gaze sweeping across the faces of each tribal chief.

His voice reached everyone's ears clearly.

"I have summoned you all here today for only one reason!"

"The rebellious Chi You, acting perversely and recklessly waging war, has caused immense suffering and bloodshed for our Human Clan!"

His crimes are too numerous to list!

Xuanyuan's voice grew louder and louder, filled with unquestionable authority.

"I, in the name of the Human Emperor, today, in this place, sentence Chi You..."

"Beheading!"

"From now on, all those Human Clan and incite war will be like this!"

"Cut!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xuanyuan raised the Human Emperor Sword high in his hand.

Buzz!

The Human Emperor Sword emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, and the power of the Human Clan Fortune gathered on it, radiating a magnificent Golden Light.

"Cut!"

Xuanyuan raised his sword and brought it down; a golden sword light, like lightning slicing through the darkness, instantly swept across Chi You's neck.

Pfft!

A huge head flew into the air and rolled to the ground.

The tribal chiefs below the stage were all deeply shaken by this scene and instinctively held their breath.

That invincible Chi You, like Devil God, was... slain?

However, just when everyone thought it was all over.

The head that had rolled to the ground suddenly opened its eyes and stared intently at Xuanyuan.

Immediately afterwards, a wild and unrestrained laugh came from the head.

Hahahaha!

"Xuanyuan! Do you think you can kill me like this?"

"I am Great Witch, immortal and indestructible! You think you can kill me? You're dreaming!"

Chi You's laughter was filled with endless mockery and disdain.

"You can't kill me!"

This unexpected turn of events caused an uproar in the audience.

"What? He's not dead yet?"

"His head's been cut off, and he can still talk?"

"What... what kind of monster is this?!"

The awe that had just appeared on the faces of the tribal leaders instantly turned into fear and panic.

"Good! Very good!"

Xuanyuan laughed in fury, and walked step by step to Chi You's headless corpse, raising the Human Emperor Sword in his hand once more.

You're saying I can't kill you?

"Then today, I will tear you to pieces!"

"I'll see if you're still alive then!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Golden Light shone again!

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

"Puff!"

Sword flashes fell, accompanied by muffled sounds.

Chi You's massive and powerful body was easily sliced apart like tofu under the Human Emperor Sword.

Arms, legs, torso...

"Someone come here!"

"Take this monstrous head, limbs, and torso to five different directions within the territory of my Human Clan!"

"Use the earth as a prison, the mountains and rivers as locks, set up a seal, and suppress him for ten thousand years!"

"Yes! Your Human Emperor!"

The prepared tribal warriors stepped forward and used specially made magical artifacts to collect Chi You's remains one by one, then sped off in different directions.

Seeing this, all the tribal chiefs below the stage lost all hope.

They looked at the figure on the High Platform, wielding a divine sword and acting decisively, and felt nothing but endless awe.

In the Square, all the tribal chiefs no longer hesitated for a moment.

They all bowed down before Xuanyuan on the High Platform.

We pay our respects to the Human Emperor!

"I am willing to serve the Human Emperor forever and obey his commands!"

The roaring sound converged into a mighty torrent of Fortune, surging into Xuanyuan's body.

Thus ended the chaotic era of the Human Clan, and a unified, unprecedentedly powerful tribal alliance was officially born under Xuanyuan's rule.

Xuanyuan became the only Human Emperor recognized by all Human Clan.

In the Primordial Wilderness, years were immeasurable.

After unifying the Human Clan, Xuanyuan devoted himself to governing the country.

Under his rule, the Human Clan prospered.

As a result, the Fortune of the Human Clan reached an unprecedented peak.

Xuanyuan himself also sensed it.

He is only one step away from achieving perfect Merit and attaining the status of the Human Emperor.

However, this final step was like an insurmountable chasm, standing in his way.

No matter how he governed the Human Clan, how diligently he attended to state affairs, or how much he comprehended the Great Dao.

But he could never take that final step.

Chendu, inside a palace shrouded in ethereal mist.

Guangchengzi, Daoist Randeng, Ying Long, Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens, and other immortals gathered once again.

A lingering anxiety was visible on their faces.

The Randeng was the first to break the silence.

"The Human Emperor unified the Human Clan and ushered in a golden age."

Logically speaking, he should have already achieved perfect Merit, so why is he still unable to take that final step?

These words resonated with everyone present.

Why did they come to assist the Human Emperor?

Isn't it all for that Merit from Heavenly Dao?

But now, the Human Emperor is stuck at the last step, and their Merit...

Naturally, it becomes a mirage, something you can see but can't touch.

How could this not make people anxious?

Guangchengzi sat upright in the main seat, his expression not very good.

Ever since Xuanyuan obtained the Human Emperor Sword from the Huoyun Cave, he has gradually distanced himself from his master.

Although they still maintained proper etiquette, the genuine respect they once felt had vanished.

This often made him, the senior disciple of the Clarify Sect, feel ashamed.

He coughed lightly and said in a deep voice.

"Don't be impatient."

"The Human Emperor's attainment of enlightenment is ordained by Heaven; we only need to wait for the opportune moment."

"Wait for the right opportunity?"

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Weng of the South Pole of the South Pole slowly shook his head.

He looked at Guangchengzi with a serious expression.

"I can wait, but can I wait for the task assigned by my master?"

"As long as the Human Emperor's Merit are not perfected, the plans of my Clarify Sect cannot be accomplished."

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer!"

"Fellow Daoist of the Nanjixian Weng is quite right," the cold voice of the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens rang out.

"There must be something fishy about this; we cannot stand idly by."

"Not bad," Ying Long said.

"The Human Emperor worked diligently to govern the country, Human Clan prospered. Logically speaking, his Merit should have been more than enough."

"Where exactly does the problem lie?"

"Could it be that there are still some oversights in the governance of the Human Clan?" True Person Yuding speculated.

The Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens gently shook her head.

"The Human Emperor's achievements in governing the world have been fully realized."

"Under the rule of the Human Emperor, the Human Clan lived in peace and prosperity, and their fortunes flourished."

"Perhaps... this final step is no longer part of the way to govern."

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

If it's not in the way of governance, then where is it?

The Daoist Randeng stroked his beard, still completely baffled.

"The Human Emperor's actions have reached their pinnacle; nothing more can be added."

"Could it be related to spiritual practice?"

Chijingzi of the Clarify Sect guessed.

"The Human Emperor is now Daluo Golden Immortal. Perhaps he needs to break through to the Quasi-Sage to achieve perfection?"

"Impossible."

The Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens immediately shook her head in denial.

"The path to becoming Human Emperor emphasizes Merit, not cultivation level."

"When the Heavenly Emperor Earthly Emperor attained enlightenment, they were not yet Quasi-Sage."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Indeed, when Fuxi and Shennong attained enlightenment, their cultivation had not yet reached the Quasi-Sage level.

The Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens continued.

"Moreover, how difficult is it to break through to the Quasi-Sage?"

"It can only be obtained by those with great perseverance and great opportunity."

Even Saint cannot create a Quasi-Sage out of thin air.

"If we have to wait for the Human Emperor to break through to Quasi-Sage on his own before we can achieve perfect Merit, who knows how many years or months that would take?"

These words caused everyone to fall silent once again.

But in doing so, the problem returns to square one.

If it has nothing to do with cultivation level, then what is it related to?

During the reign of Xuanyuan, his achievements were remarkable, the Human Clan prospered, and the Fortune was at its peak.

From any perspective, he possesses all the qualities required to become a Human Emperor.

But ironically, it's this last step that I'm so reluctant to take.

There must be some hidden story they are unaware of.

The atmosphere inside the hall fell into a tense stalemate once again.

Everyone racked their brains, but still couldn't figure it out.

Ultimately, the discussion came to nothing, and everyone could only disperse in disappointment.

After Ying Long, Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens, and the others left, the immortals of the Clarify Sect gathered together again.

Guangchengzi's face was so gloomy it was almost as if water could drip from it.

As Xuanyuan's master, he couldn't bear the fact that the Human Emperor hadn't been able to attain enlightenment for so long.

More importantly, this is directly related to the Fortune and Merit of their Clarify Sect among the Human Clan.

"Fellow disciples, this matter cannot be delayed any longer."

The Immortal Weng of the South Pole stroked his long beard and sighed.

"I'll just sit here and daydream, but I won't come up with anything."

"This matter is probably beyond our comprehension."

"The only way forward now is to return to the mountain and earnestly beg our master to have mercy and guide us through this predicament."

"Senior Brother Nanji is right," Chijingzi echoed.

"Only our master could understand the mystery behind this!"

This statement was met with unanimous agreement.

Yeah, what's the point of them making wild guesses here?

The reason why Xuanyuan has been unable to attain enlightenment for so long must be well known to his master.

Guangchengzi took a deep breath and nodded.

This was also what he was thinking.

"Very well! I will set off immediately to return to Kunlun Mountain and see my master!"

Having said that, Guangchengzi no longer hesitated. With a flicker, he transformed into a Golden Light and flew straight towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain.

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

The clouds and mist are ethereal, and the air is filled with a mystical light.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat high on his cloud bed, his Surrounding Body radiating Dao Rhyme and exuding Saintly Might.

Guangchengzi stood respectfully below the throne and reported in detail the predicament Xuanyuan had encountered, as well as the speculations of the crowd.

After Guangchengzi explained the ins and outs of the matter in detail, Yuanshi Tianzun calculated with his fingers.

The Heavenly Secrets unfold, Karma become apparent.

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes.

"I see."

Upon seeing this, Guangchengzi immediately asked respectfully.

"Master, what is the reason why the Human Emperor has been unable to achieve perfect Merit for so long?"

The Yuanshi Tianzun spoke calmly.

"The struggle between Xuanyuan and Chi You for the throne of the Human Emperor, though ordained by Heaven, involved excessive bloodshed and left them shrouded in Baleful Qi energy and boundless Karma."

"This Karma of killing prevented him from taking the final step towards achieving perfect Merit."

Upon hearing this, Guangchengzi felt a chill run down his spine.

Excessive killing and violence?

So that's where the problem lay!

"Then... may I ask you, Master, is there a way to resolve this?"

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at him, his expression indifferent.

"The cycle of Heavenly Dao is predetermined."

"The Baleful Qi could have been gradually worn down over a long period of time, through the accumulated Fortune the Human Clan race."

"But this method takes too long; our Clarify Sect cannot wait that long."

"Now, there is only one way to help him forcibly prove his Dao."

The Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable flicked his finger.

A jade scroll appeared out of thin air and slowly floated down in front of Guangchengzi.

"This is the harmony of Yinyang, the law of Zaohua."

"Pass this method on to Xuanyuan, and let him choose Human Clan woman to cultivate with."

"When the Cultivation Method is fully mastered, Yinyang will be in harmony, and Zaohua will naturally occur, thus completely dispelling the Baleful Qi within the body."

"At that time, one will achieve perfect Merit and attain the status of Human Emperor."

Dual cultivation method?

Guangchengzi held the jade book in his hands, paused slightly, but was overjoyed!

If Saint provides a solution, then this matter will be resolved!

"Disciple thanks Master for bestowing upon me the Dharma!"

"Go."

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand and then closed his eyes again.

Guangchengzi dared not linger any longer and respectfully bowed.

It then transformed into a streak of light and flew joyfully towards Chendu.

He was overjoyed. His master was indeed Saint; he truly had a solution!

Although this method sounds somewhat... peculiar, it is worthwhile as long as it helps the Human Emperor attain enlightenment.

Completing the task assigned by Master made it all worthwhile!

The Human Emperor Hall.

Xuanyuan was handling state affairs when he heard that Guangchengzi was requesting an audience, so he let him in.

"Master, you've come in such a hurry, is there something important you need?"

Guangchengzi's face was filled with barely suppressed joy.

"Your Human Emperor! This humble Daoist has returned to Kunlun Mountain to pay my respects to my revered master."

"Master has investigated the reason why the Human Emperor has been unable to attain enlightenment and has bestowed upon him a solution!"

He stepped forward and solemnly presented the jade scroll.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan's heart stirred slightly.

oh?

The Saint himself intervened?

He took the jade book and slowly unfolded it.

However, when he saw the contents recorded in the jade book, his previously calm expression froze instantly.

Yinyang in harmony?

Yin-nourishing yang?

The laws of Zaohua?

Xuanyuan's body stiffened almost imperceptibly as he slowly read through the text, word by word.

The more he looked, the more his suppressed anger rose within him.

Is this the solution provided by the Saint?

Absurd!

This is absolutely absurd!

He, Xuanyuan, was the Human Emperor, bearing the destiny and prestige of the entire human race. How could he possibly cultivate such unorthodox methods in order to attain enlightenment?

This is an insult to his dignity! It is a trampling of the Human Emperor's majesty!

At this moment, even the last shred of respect Xuanyuan held for the Clarify Sect vanished.