"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on attaining the Dao and becoming the Human Emperor! May you live ten thousand years!"
Below, countless humans were moved to tears, bowing in heartfelt worship, their shouts like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing. With the birth of the Human Emperor, humanity now had a true pillar of support, no longer struggling to survive amidst the myriad races of the past.
Grand Master Xuan Du also stepped forward and solemnly bowed:
Congratulations, Your Human Emperor!
"By the Master's decree, Your Majesty, now that you have achieved your goal, you should choose an auspicious day to go to the Fire Cloud Cave for quiet cultivation to Luck of the human race. You should not leave unless there is a great calamity."
Fuxi nodded, understanding that this was destiny. The Human Emperor transcended the mortal realm and resided in the Fire Cloud Cave, which was both a position of honor and a responsibility, and also to avoid interfering too much with the natural development of the human race, lest he be entangled in Karma.
He surveyed the familiar landscape and his people, and proclaimed in a loud voice:
"I will build a platform on the banks of the Wei River to proclaim to Heaven and Earth, pass the throne to a wise man, and then, according to the Sage's command, go to the Fire Cloud Cave."
When the news spread, all the tribes of the human race sprang into action, preparing to participate in this grand event.
At the same time, the extraordinary phenomenon and immense Luck of Fuxi becoming the Human Emperor deeply shocked all the forces in the Primordial Wilderness.
The Heavenly Court, the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Just as the Emperor Hao Tian and the Yaochi Golden Mother finished dealing with the aftermath of the Dragon Clan's submission, they sensed the soaring imperial aura of humanity and the descent of Heavenly Dao Merit from the mortal realm.
Hao Tian's gaze pierced through layers of clouds, looking towards the human territory, his expression complex.
"Fuxi... has finally succeeded."
Hao Tian's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible emotion, "The race created by Nuwa Sister Nuwa has actually achieved such a grandeur. Although the Human Emperor is not Heavenly Dao Sage, he is favored by humanity, and his Luck is not to be underestimated."
Yao Chi nodded and replied:
"Your Majesty, the great prosperity of the human race is ordained by Heavenly Dao."
Now that the Dragon Clan has returned, the Heavenly Court is beginning to show signs of dominance, and the human race's Luck are flourishing. This is the perfect opportunity for us to further reorganize the Universe and establish the Heavenly Court's authority.
Perhaps we could send an envoy to the human race to express our commendation and establish a good relationship."
Hao Tian pondered for a moment and said, "Good. The future of the human race is limitless, and the Heavenly Court should show it goodness."
However, what is more urgent now is to take advantage of the Dragon Clan's submission and the reduction of their karma to further recruit powerful cultivators from the Primordial Wilderness and enrich the various departments of the Heavenly Court.
The Dragon Clan alone is not enough to sustain the operation of the Heavenly Court.
He recalled the words of the Dao Ancestor: the Heavenly Court should have 365 righteous gods, and 365 pure and blessed righteous gods from the Eight Departments, assisting the Four Emperors —the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole, the Great Emperor of Gouchen, and the Empress Houtu follows the laws of Heaven—only then can the All the Stars in the Heavens be fully circulated and the order of Heaven and Earth be maintained. However...
Now, apart from him, Yao Chi, and the newly surrendered Dragon Clan, there are very few people who can be used. The disciples under the various saints are numerous, but most of them obey orders but not summons, making it difficult for them to be truly used by the Heavenly Court.
An invisible pressure once again weighed on Hao Tian's mind.
Shouyang Mountain, Eight Sceneries Palace.
Taishang Laojun awoke from his spiritual journey, he sensed the burgeoning Merit of the Eight Trigrams and the Luck of humanity that had flown towards the Eight Sceneries Palace. A faint smile appeared on his usually calm face.
Xuan Du successfully assisted Fuxi in attaining enlightenment, and the Luck of the Human Teachings rose accordingly. This move was the right one.
"Fuxi has already Human Emperor. The next emperor should be in charge of agriculture, medicine, and relieving the people's suffering."
With a slight thought, Laozi sent a beam of Pure Light flying towards Xuan Du, conveying guidance for the next step. At the same time, his gaze swept over Kunlun Mountain and Jin'ao Island. Although the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods had not officially begun, subtle ripples were already appearing under the workings of the heavens.
The Yuanshi Tianzun sat high on a cloud bed, with Twelve Golden Immortals standing on either side of him.
Fuxi's attainment of enlightenment and the changes in the Luck of the human race could not be hidden from him.
"With the advent of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era of the human race, the Luck has begun, and the Mysterious Gate) should also make plans as soon as possible."
The Yuanshi Tianzun spoke in a clear, cold voice, "The matter of the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods concerns the rise and fall of the religion. You must diligently cultivate yourselves, guard yourselves carefully, and not easily get involved in Karma, lest you ruin your own future and merely fill the Investiture of the Gods."
The Twelve Golden Immortals all bowed and agreed, but some, such as Guangchengzi and Chijingzi, had shifty eyes and their own thoughts.
They knew that becoming the teacher of the Three Human Emperors was a great Merit, and perhaps... it was an opportunity.
Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.
The Sect Master Tongtian, seated atop the Kui Niu, abruptly ceased his sermon. He gazed towards the direction of humanity and burst into laughter:
"Excellent! The rise of humanity adds another variable to the world! The Great Dao is fifty, the Heaven Deduces Forty-Nine, and humanity escapes one of them!"
This change in 'one' is precisely in line with the doctrines of my Interception Sect! Anyone with a heart yearning for the Dao can enter my gate and seek Thread of Life!
The Jie Sect Disciple below, who had gathered to pay homage to their master, echoed his sentiments, creating a lively atmosphere. Disciples such as Daoist Duobao and the Saint Mother Jin Ling Jinling also wore smiles, agreeing with their master's words.
The Interception Sect advocated Universal Education, promoting the prosperity of humanity, which perfectly aligned with its philosophy of welcoming Interception Sect and spreading the Great Dao.
The West, Spiritual Mountain.
The Daoist Jieyin and the Daoist Zhunti sat facing each other, their faces showing signs of suffering.
"Senior brother, the Luck of the Eastern human race are so prosperous. With the birth of the Three Sovereigns, the Luck the Mysterious Gate sect will surely rise accordingly. Our Western region is barren and its talents are dwindling. If this continues, when will we be able to prosper?" Daoist Zhunti's tone was filled with anxiety.
The Daoist Jieyin sighed, "The time is not yet ripe, and we cannot force it. However, I observe that among the human race, there are those who are destined to be with the West. When the time is right, we will ferry them to the West to enjoy ultimate bliss and tranquility."
The two Sage silently calculated and began to quietly lay the groundwork for the future "crossing the path of destiny".
Amidst the Primordial Wilderness undercurrents of the primordial world, the grand ceremony of Fuxi's succession to the throne was held as scheduled in the land of humanity.
On the banks of the Wei River, a high altar was erected, with banners fluttering in the wind. Fuxi, dressed in a nine-dragon imperial robe and wearing a crown, held the Kongtong Seal and offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, declaring that his Merit were complete and that he would follow the decree of the Sage to go to the Fire Cloud Cave for quiet cultivation and to guard the Luck of the human race.
His gaze then swept over the many human tribal leaders below, finally settling on a burly man with a kind face, exuding a rich vitality and the scent of herbs.
"Shennong Shi!" Fuxi's voice boomed, "You tasted hundreds of herbs, discerned their medicinal properties, and wrote the * Shennong Materia Medica * (Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica), relieving the suffering of the people. Your Merit are illustrious, and you are deeply loved by your people. Now, in the name of the Human Emperor, I pass the throne to you! I hope you will carry on your legacy and lead the human race to an even more prosperous tomorrow!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fuxi solemnly handed the Leisi (a type of agricultural tool, also a symbol of power), which symbolized the collective sovereignty, to Shennong. At the same time, a hazy imperial aura flew out from above his head, resonating with the Kongtong Seal. A more condensed imperial aura of humanity separated from the seal and fell into Shennong's body. Although he was not formally crowned, Shennong had already received a portion of the Human Emperor's inheritance. He only needed to complete his Merit to formally receive the imperial decree from the Kongtong Seal.
"Shennong will certainly live up to Your Majesty's trust and the expectations of his people!" Shennong accepted the Leisi, feeling the imperial aura flowing within him and the heavy responsibility, and solemnly agreed.
The handover was completed, and the sky responded again. Although it was not as vast as when Fuxi attained enlightenment, it still bestowed considerable Merit, acknowledging the inheritance. Most of it entered Shennong's body, aiding his cultivation, while a small portion went to Fuxi, considered a result of his abdication.
After the ceremony, Fuxi took one last look at the human land he had protected and guided for so many years, nodded slightly to Grand Master Xuan Du, and then took a step forward, his figure transforming into a stream of light, heading straight for the Fire Cloud Cave located in the outer heavens. From then on, Fuxi, the first emperor of the human race, officially returned to the Fire Cloud Cave, and would not emerge except in the face of a great calamity.