A thousand years have passed since the dragon became the totem of the human race and was linked to the Human Race Destiny.
Over the past millennium, under Lin Tian's guidance, humanity has ushered in a new era.
The first thing to change was the dwelling.
Lin Tian personally planned the city system. At the center was the Human Emperor City, a grand city with tall walls built of rammed earth and piled stones.
It is divided into districts and markets, inhabited by millions of humans, and is the core area of the human race.
Surrounding the Human Emperor Star City are several smaller cities.
Further down, there are more ordinary cities and tribes that have retained their original form.
This hierarchical system greatly improved the governance efficiency of the human race and made their connections closer.
Next, Lin Tian introduced the concept of "time".
He established a rule: a year is divided into 365 days, and a day is divided into 12 two- Shi Chen.
This precise timekeeping method quickly replaced the previous vague methods of observing the sun and stars, providing a unified framework for human agriculture, rituals, and even daily work, and making the rhythm of life suddenly clear.
The Shi Chen is calculated using the dripping water method.
Lin Tian also instructed them on how to make bamboo slips.
The bamboo is shaved into strips, roasted to remove moisture and prevent insect infestation, and then bound together with hemp rope to form a book.
This move not only avoided unnecessary conflict with the Demon Race, but also greatly reduced the cost of knowledge recording, allowing written language to be disseminated more widely.
At the same time, with the assistance of [unclear], human agriculture experienced a leap forward.
They finally found the other three of the " Five Grains ".
Rice, millet, and beans.
Today, food is basically available to every household, and it has become widespread among the entire human race.
Furthermore, humans also learned animal husbandry.
They domesticated wild animals that were not yet intelligent and had a relatively docile temperament, such as pigs, sheep, and chickens, and through generations of domestication, gradually made them a stable source of meat.
Along the water's edge, people use newly invented fishing nets for catching fish.
Of course, this only applies to ordinary fish and shrimp that haven't yet developed their abilities. After all, aquatic creatures are now considered appendages of the dragon race, so this much respect must be given.
This series of earth-shattering changes has completely transformed the face of humankind within a thousand years.
Inside the Human Emperor City, carriages and horses thronged the streets, and people streamed about. There were even fixed places for bartering along the streets. Children read aloud in the school, and in the distance, farmland stretched out in all directions with wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, creating a scene of prosperity and tranquility.
That day, two incongruous figures arrived at the gate of the Human Emperor City.
They were two children who looked to be about eleven or twelve years old. One was dressed in gold and had a lively look in his eyes. The other was dressed in colorful brocade and had a handsome face, but his expression carried an innate arrogance.
What's even more eye-catching is that the boy in the colorful brocade robe is carrying a little fox that is struggling.
"We want to see Dao Venerable Lin Tian!" the golden-robed child shouted to the soldiers guarding the city, his voice clear and crisp.
Seeing their distinguished bearing, the soldiers dared not be negligent, but still followed protocol. " The Father God is not someone to be seen casually. Who are you?"
"Just announce that an old friend has come to visit!" the boy in the colorful brocade robe said, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
After a moment's hesitation, the soldier led the two to the Human Emperor Hall to meet Di Xuan.
Di Xuan looked at the two children, his gaze lingering for a moment on the face of the child in golden robes. He felt the child looked somewhat familiar, and after a moment's thought, he tentatively asked, "You... are you the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird?"
The boy in golden robes nodded, a hint of pride in his eyes. "That's right, it's me. This is my elder brother, Kong Xuan."
He pointed to the boy in colorful brocade robes beside him, "My elder brother heard that Supernatural Power Dao Venerable Lin Tian incredibly powerful and has boundless magical abilities. He found out that Dao Venerable is among the human race, so he specially brought me along to visit him!"
Last time, the Great Peng had a minor conflict with Dao Venerable Lin Tian because of the Dragon Clan, but Dao Venerable Lin Tian didn't pursue the matter further because of his friendship with the Phoenix Clan.
Kong Xuan stepped forward. Although still young, he already possessed an air of elegance. He said loudly, "I have long admired the reputation of Dao Venerable Lin Tian and have come to see him for myself. I hope Your Human Emperor will grant me this favor."
Although he speaks humbly, he still has a touch of arrogance deep down.
Although the Phoenix Clan has gone into seclusion, as an ancient race, they have a strong foundation.
Upon hearing this, Di Xuan couldn't help but smile.
But knowing that the two were of extraordinary origin and not to be easily offended, he said, "Since you two wish to see the Father God, I will take you there. However, the Father God is of a detached nature; whether you can see him depends on your fate."
After saying that, Di Xuan personally led the two away from the Human Emperor City and arrived at the deepest part of the city, in front of a seemingly ordinary courtyard.
The courtyard gate remains the same, the peach tree remains the same, as if a hundred years have left no trace here.
Before Di Xuan could knock, the courtyard gate creaked open by itself.
Lin Tian, dressed in a blue robe, stood inside the door, his gaze calmly fixed on the two of them.
"Greetings, Father God, these two..."
Upon seeing Lin Tian, Di Xuan quickly bowed and tried to introduce the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird and the other person.
Lin Tian interrupted him, saying, "No need to say more, I already know."
" Great Peng, it's been a long time." Lin Tian smiled slightly, then looked at Kong Xuan, "This man, whose body is radiating five-colored light and Phoenix Clan aura is pure, must be your elder brother, Kong Xuan?"
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird were immediately filled with astonishment.
Before they could even exchange names, the other party had already revealed their background and origins in a single sentence!
The two dared not be negligent any longer, and restrained their previous casualness, bowing in unison. "Junior Kong Xuan ( Golden-winged Great Peng Bird ) pays respects to Dao Venerable Lin Tian! Dao Venerable, you truly have discerning eyes, and your reputation is well-deserved. You are indeed worthy of being praised by even our mother."
Lin Tian stepped aside to let the two into the courtyard and casually asked, "Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng, how have you been lately? Instead of cultivating in seclusion at the Immortal Volcano, what brings you to my human territory?"
Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird exchanged a glance, a strange look flashing across their faces. Kong Xuan immediately said, "Reporting to the Dao Venerable, we... we ran away secretly this time, and we hope the Dao Venerable will not tell the Mother Queen."
He paused, his voice lowering, "We... we want to find our Father King. Mother always says we were born from the interaction of the essence of heaven and earth, and that we have no Father King. But we don't believe it!"
"Everyone else in our clan has Father King, but we don't. Our Mother Queen must be lying to us."
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
As far as he knew, Yuanfeng had no Dao Companion, while Kong Xuan and Great Peng were born from the interaction of the Five Elements and Yin Yang Qi, thus being born of Heaven and Earth.
It seems these two kids have entered their rebellious phase and are unwilling to accept this explanation.
His gaze was once again drawn to the little fox in Kong Xuan's hand.
The fox was pure white, without a single blemish. Its bright eyes were filled with terror, yet strangely, they lacked the murky quality of ordinary wild beasts, instead exuding a pure and ethereal quality.
Lin Tian pointed, interrupting the conversation about "father," and asked, "Where did this little fox come from? It seems very intelligent, unlike any ordinary fox. Why did you capture it?"
Kong Xuan then remembered his "prey," picked it up and shook it, saying nonchalantly, "I found it on the road. I thought its fur was beautiful, so I wanted to catch it to play with. If the Dao Venerable Dao Venerable it, I'll give it to you."
The little white fox seemed to understand, its eyes filled with even greater terror, and it let out a mournful "woof woof," its four little paws flailing helplessly in the air.
Lin Tian looked at the little fox, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, "The aura around this fox seems somewhat familiar."
Immediately, Lin Tian grabbed the fox and found that its magical power was sealed, and its throat was also blocked, preventing it from speaking.
Immediately, Lin Tian waved his hand, resolving the problem with the fox.
The fox instantly felt much relieved and immediately prostrated itself on the ground, saying, "Thank you for saving me, Dao Venerable Lin Tian. This junior, Hu Xi of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, pays respects to the Dao Venerable."
"Hmm? You're from the Qingqiu Fox Clan? Do you know Hu Mei?"
Lin Tian was surprised; he hadn't expected that the two of them would grab someone they knew so easily.
Hu Xi said tremblingly, " Dao Venerable, Hu Mei is indeed my aunt."
"I see," Lin Tian paused and continued, "No wonder I felt your aura was familiar. Did your aunt teach you a cultivation technique called < Celestial Fox Manifestation Art >?"
" The Dao Venerable's magical power is profound; it was taught to me by my aunt."
Lin Tian immediately asked with concern, "How is your aunt?"
It's been so many years, I wonder what that little fox who used to cry so easily has become.
"My aunt is doing well. She has been talking about Dao Venerable a lot, but considering the Qingqiu Fox Clan, she hasn't sought Dao Venerable yet. I've also been listening to my aunt preaching the Dao stories about Daoist Master."
Hu Xi's eyes were filled with admiration. " Dao Venerable is the highest god. My aunt said that without Dao Venerable, there would be no Qingqiu Fox Clan."
Lin Tian smiled faintly, these things were insignificant to him. "Then how did you escape, and how were you caught?"
The Hu Xi before them only possessed the cultivation of Golden Immortal, Hu Mei there was no way she would let her out.
Hu Xi was immediately embarrassed and said resentfully, "I ran away secretly. I've been staying in the Qingqiu Fox Clan since I was a child, and I was almost suffocating. After I came out, I also wanted to find out that Dao Venerable Lin Tian was in the human race and wanted to come and see him. I didn't expect to be caught by them halfway. They want to take me as a pet, seal my magic power, and imprison me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian's gaze fell upon Kong Xuan and the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird, and the two immediately tensed up.
"That's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding."
Lin Tian smiled enigmatically, "You guys are really the same!"