Regardless of how Jiang Yun arranged the Spirit Gourd, ever since Fuxi perished in the Witch-Demon War, and his Remnant Soul was saved by Nuwa, she has been paying close attention to the development of the Human Clan.
Seeing that the Human Clan's Fortune had recovered and grown to a certain extent with the reproduction and growth of the population, she began to plan, wanting to follow the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao and promote the Human Clan to become the protagonist of the Primordial World.
As Heavenly Dao Saint and also the Holy Mother of the Human Race, she could naturally easily discern the general trend of the Human Clan development from the Heavenly Dao.
Only after the reigns of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, gradually perfecting the development of the race in all aspects and accumulating sufficient cultural heritage and foundation, can the Human Clan firmly establish itself as the Protagonists of Heaven and Earth.
Nuwa had her own selfish motives. She hoped to use the Human Race's fortune to allow Fuxi's Remnant Soul to be Human Clan as an emperor and regain his cultivation level before the Great Tribulation. Moreover, once the Human Clan became the sole protagonist of the Primordial World, it would be far superior to the three ancient races and the Witch and Demon Clans. At that time, it would gather most of the Fortune of all living beings in the Primordial World Living Beings, and Fuxi would have a chance to attain enlightenment.
In the Empress Nuwa's Palace, the Saint Nuwa sat in meditation on the Cloud Platform, her eyes closed, her spirit wandering Beyond Heaven, surrounded by flowing rosy light.
Her Divine Sense pierced through the Primordial World barrier, gazing upon that vibrant land.
The Primordial World endured the devastating calamities of the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity and the Dao-Devil War. The Witch-Demon World-Ending Tribulation even shattered Buzhou Mountain, causing the Heavenly River to overflow and resulting in widespread suffering.
However, the way of Heavenly Dao is both impartial and merciless. In this catastrophe that lasted for several Kalpa, the Human Clan, with its powerful reproductive ability and racial resilience, not only did not suffer heavy losses like the ancient dragons and Witch-Demon and the lich demons, but also rose from the ruins time and time again, never giving up. Now, it is like a prairie fire, with tribes scattered across the Nine Provinces like Starfire.
"The time... has finally come." Nuwa murmured to herself, her cold voice echoing in the empty hall.
As the Holy Mother of the Human Race who personally Creating Humans from clay and endowed Human Clan with form and spirit, guiding Human Clan to conform to the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao and ascend to the position of the Protagonists of Heaven and Earth can be said to be her divine responsibility as a Heavenly Dao Saint.
However, besides these, she had other thoughts in her mind.
A faint wisp of soul light slumbering within the Map of Mountains and Rivers —that was the Remnant Soul of her Elder Brother, the former Demon Clan Xi Huang Fuxi!
Now, the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao is irreversible, and the Human Clan shall rise!
If Fuxi's Remnant Soul can be integrated into the surging tide of Human Race's fortune and reincarnated as one of the Human Emperor leading the rise of the Human Clan, it will not only help him reunite his Primordial Spirit and rebuild his foundation, but also give him the hope of breaking through his shackles and attaining the supreme Hunyuan Dao Fruit by taking advantage of the vast Fortune and boundless Merit accumulated when Human Clan became the protagonist of the Primordial World!
"The Three Sovereigns established order, and the Five Emperors divided the land; this is the necessary path for Dao of Humanity to achieve fulfillment and for the protagonist to establish their dominance." Nuwa understood the Heavenly Dao and her mind was clear.
Among the Three Sovereigns, the Heavenly Emperor holds the most esteemed position, being the head of the Three Powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and in charge of the origins of Dao of Humanity and the foundation of civilization.
This position belongs to none other than Elder Brother Fuxi; we must devise a plan for him as soon as possible!
However, to accomplish this, her efforts alone are far from sufficient.
The Remnant Soul of Fuxi was reincarnated and needed to enter the Reincarnation to wash away the Karma of his past life and reshape his human body. The Reincarnation of Houtu was the power of the Youming held by the Saint. The Human Clan prospered, and education was the foundation. The sages had a profound influence on the Human Clan, among whom Human Religion Laozi Human Clan, held the most venerable position.
If Fuxi is to ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor and ensure everything goes smoothly, the links between Reincarnation and the Human Religion are crucial and must be established beforehand.
With a single step, the radiant light of the Empress Nuwa's Palace vanished in an instant. She first went to the Youming World to Houtu and Xuanming.
A chilling wind howled, the wails of countless Departed Souls coalescing into an incessant roar that filled the entire Youming World. A swirling, gray mist carried the Laws of annihilation that dissolved everything.
"Fellow Daoists Houtu and Xuanming, Nuwa requests an audience!"
A moment later, the light of the Laws flowed, and two figures appeared.
A figure dressed in Dark Yellow Palace Robes, with a compassionate face like Mother of Earth, surrounded by the supreme Laws of bearing, revolving, and ending, was none other than Houtu Holy Saint Emperor of Pingxin Heart, whose body was in harmony with Reincarnation.
The other was clad in black armor, exuding an icy aura. His brows still bore the cold and fierce air of the former Witch Clan Ancestral Witches. He was none other than the Xuanming Ancestral Witch, or rather, the Cold Nether Saint Venerable, who was also Houtu's closest sister and ally in the Youming Houtu.
Houtu nodded to Nuwa. Although they were both female cultivators from the Primordial World, they belonged to the Witch-Demon sects respectively, so their relationship was not good.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa's presence suggests that she has important business to attend to."
The Human Race's fortune is surging and rising like the sun at its zenith. Fellow Daoist, have you come for the soul of Fellow Daoist Fuxi?" She Controls Reincarnation and observes the flow of the Fortune of Heaven and Earth, and has already discerned some of the secrets of Heavenly Secrets.
"Exactly!" Nuwa without mincing words, getting straight to the point.
The will of Heavenly Dao is clear, and the Human Race's fortune have recovered to their peak. The Three Sovereigns Five Emperors should emerge to govern the world and bring peace, gathering the great power of Dao of Humanity to establish the supreme position of the Protagonists of Heaven and Earth.
My brother Fuxi perished in the Witch-Demon Great Tribulation, his Remnant Soul slumbering in Chaos, a sight that Nuwa could not bear.
I intend to take this opportunity to send my Elder Brother Fuxi's Remnant Soul back into the Reincarnation, so that he may be reborn Human Clan. My Elder Brother already possesses the Emperor Aura, and he could contend for the position of one of the Three Sovereigns!
I have come today to request the Power of Reincarnation to pave an unobstructed path for my brother's soul to be reborn. In exchange, I will Human Race's fortune him into the Human Emperor destiny...
Xuanming's eyes were sharp as knives as he coldly interrupted Nuwa:
Fuxi was the Xi Huang of the Demon Clan race. In the past, Witch-Demon War, Fuxi's hands were stained with the blood of countless Witch Clan. His demise was the will of Heavenly Mandate.
The Human Race's fortune is the highest among all living beings, and its future is limitless. You, Holy Mother of the Human Race, have disregarded the Human Clan's interests and attempted to use the imperial Fortune of your race to reshape Fuxi's path. This is truly despicable.
The pride of being a descendant of Pangu Bloodline still resides in Xuanming's heart.
Nuwa had anticipated this, and calmly said:
Fellow Daoist Hanming, you were once the Witch Clan Ancestral Witches. You should give more consideration to the Witch Clan, for cooperation will benefit both sides.
As the Holy Mother of the Human Race, I hereby grant your Witch Clan permission to take advantage of the Human Clan's great prosperity and, through the Bloodline ties between the Human-Witch Tribes, to obtain Fortune from the Human Clan and give it back to the Witch Clan.
As long as you agree to what I say, I will never hinder your future plans for the Human Clan.
What do you think?
Houtu pondered for a moment and said,
The Heavenly Dao order is cyclical, and all things in the universe are interconnected and mutually restraining.
Although the Witch Clan was the Orthodox Earthly Dao, they were defeated after the war and retreated into the Youming.
Human Clan is the new protagonist, full of vitality.
If we could obtain even a trace of its Fortune to nourish the foundation of my Witch Clan's Bloodline, it would be a valuable source of life.
If the Saint Nuwa is willing to sincerely make this promise, I, who Controls Reincarnation, will certainly ensure that Fuxi's Remnant Soul is reincarnated and given the destiny of becoming the Heavenly Emperor.
"Good!" Nuwa readily agreed.
The way of Heavenly Dao is impartial; if Human Clan wishes to prosper and endure, it must also have the magnanimity to embrace all races.
As long as the foundation of the Human Clan, everything is negotiable.
She raised her hand, and a Saint Oath Divine Script Dao Charm the will and essence of an Essence Blood materialized in the air.
"Heaven and earth bear witness to the Reincarnation!" Houtu solemnly declared, her jade finger lightly Reincarnation the depths of Reincarnation Origin Laws of reincarnation. A profound and mysterious Reincarnation Seal merged with Nuwa's divine script, transforming into an irreversible Contract that vanished into the Void Law.
Contract.
With the matter Reincarnation, Nuwa felt a sense of relief, knowing that her mission was more than half accomplished.
She nodded slightly, then stopped, her figure fading away instantly and disappearing into the Youming.
In the next instant, Nuwa appeared atop Shouyang Mountain.
The Earth Spirit is like a dragon, with auspicious clouds rolling around, displaying a celestial atmosphere that follows the natural way, completely different from the Youming.
On Prayer Mat in the Eight Views Palace atop the mountain, Laozi closed his eyes slightly, his breath merging with the heavens and earth, as profound as an endless Sea of Stars.
He had sensed Nuwa's arrival.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, you seem to be in a hurry. You've traveled to the Youming and returned to Shouyang. Is it to discuss matters concerning Fuxi with me?"
Laozi Tzu slowly opened his eyes, his tone calm and even, as if everything was within his calculations.
Nuwa bowed slightly and said, "
The Senior Brother has keen insight and can see through the Heavenly Secrets.
Just as my senior brother thought, the Human Clan now has enough Fortune. The Heavenly Dao has revealed that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, who will lead the rise of Dao of Humanity, will descend to the mortal world to rule and establish themselves as the protagonists of the Primordial World era.
"I have come here for two reasons: first, to Respond to the Heavenly Dao, and second, for my Elder Brother Fuxi." She spoke earnestly, "If my brother can be reincarnated as the Heavenly Emperor, leading the Human Clan to establish the foundation of civilization, then the Human Clan can achieve its great potential, and the work of Human Religion and civilization can also reach its perfection. This is the way of mutual benefit and coexistence."
Laozi lightly waved his whisk, and rays of Clear Light descended:
The evolution of Heavenly Dao follows its own order.
The Human Religion Bureau was established in accordance with Heaven's will and the times, to govern the education of the Human Clan, to transmit Dao De Jing, and to guide the Human Clan to understand etiquette, establish ethics, and maintain peace in the tribe—this is its duty.
The position of Heavenly Emperor Fuxi is related to the origin of Dao of Humanity. Human Religion should follow this trend, guide him on his path, help him accumulate immeasurable Merit, and enable him to attain the supreme position of Dao of Humanity as soon as possible.
However, after the Three Sovereigns Dao Fruit enlightenment, they were required to suppress the Human Race's fortune within the Huoyun Cave and were not allowed to leave unless necessary.
His gaze was distant, and he changed the subject:
Furthermore, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors held exalted positions, were ordained by Heavenly Mandate, and each performed their respective duties.
Each emperor needs a wise and virtuous tutor to guide him, correct his words and deeds, and help him achieve his Great Vow of governing the world.
This is not something that Fellow Daoist Nuwa or my sect can decide on their own.
"Now that the positions of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors have been established, the question of who will be the Imperial Tutor involves the Merit and Fortune of all the saints, and is no small matter. It is necessary to invite all the Saint of the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao to gather together for discussion in order to ensure fairness and avoid future disputes."
Upon hearing this, Nuwa understood that Laozi had tacitly approved Fuxi's entry into the Heavenly Emperor position and was willing to support him. However, after Fuxi attained the Heavenly Emperor's position, he would be imprisoned in the Huoyun Cave and could not leave. Laozi was trying to suppress the high-ranking members of the Human Clan and weaken their influence so that he could control the Human Religion race through the Human Clan.
However, she didn't care about any of that and immediately replied:
My senior brother's considerations are thorough.
The great rise of the Human Clan is a matter of great importance according to the Heavenly Dao, and it is only right that all the sages be invited to discuss it together.
I shall immediately issue a decree from the Saint, inviting all the sages to my Empress Nuwa's Palace to discuss the grand plan concerning the establishment of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the Three Human Emperors and the affiliation of the Imperial Tutor.
Laozi nodded slightly:
Good.
Go and summon the saints; I will go to Empress Nuwa shortly.
Nuwa felt a great weight lifted from her heart and, without further delay, her figure faded into the clouds Shouyang Mountain.
Upon returning to the Empress Nuwa's Palace, Nuwa instructed people to deliver the message and then had the palace decorated to better welcome the Saint.
Inside the Empress Nuwa's Palace, countless rays of light shone and auspicious colors appeared.
Above the nine Yunxiao, the sea of clouds transforms into layers of magnificent jade steps and cloud pavilions, solemn and sacred.
At Nuwa's invitation, beams of divine light pierced through space and time.
Once everyone had arrived, the Empress Nuwa Palace was filled with the interplay of Daoist principles and the pervasive Saintly Might of the universe.
Nuwa sat regally on the main lotus throne, with Laozi at the head of the left. A sacred voice, like the resounding of a heavenly bell, announced the start of the meeting.
Fellow Daoists!
The Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao is clearly revealed: the Human Race's fortune has accumulated to its peak. This is the will of Heavenly Dao, and the Three Sovereigns Five Emperors should be established to rule the world!
Today, I have invited you all to gather at the Empress Nuwa's Palace for two reasons: first, to solemnly announce the arrival of the era of the Human Clan's protagonists, which will determine the future order of the Primordial World; and second, to discuss the selection of the 'Imperial Tutor' for the Human Emperor.
The Human Emperor is entrusted with a divine Heavenly Mandate and his achievements will last for millennia, but the path is fraught with peril. He needs the assistance and guidance of sages to help him quickly fulfill his mission and attain the highest position in the Dao of Humanity.
Those who serve the imperial tutor with merit will be rewarded by Heavenly Dao with immeasurable Merit!
Here, I also earnestly request the understanding of all fellow Daoists: My Elder Brother Fuxi perished in the Witch-Demon Great Tribulation of the Lich King, but fortunately his Remnant Soul was preserved. Today, I wish to Human Race's fortune help him rebuild his life. I hope that the Sages will allow him to be reincarnated Human Clan, to inherit the position of the First Heavenly Emperor of the Three Sovereigns, and to lead the Human Clan in establishing the foundation of civilization!
After Nuwa finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Laozi was the first to speak, setting the tone:
Junior Sister Nuwa pleaded for her brother's life, which was a pitiful act. Moreover, Fuxi was also destined to be an emperor and was worthy of being emperor.
The positions of the Three Sovereigns each had their own responsibilities, and the order of the Five Emperors was also indispensable.
The Earth Emperor governs the growth of water and soil, the Human Emperor governs the conquest and governance of tribes, Five Emperors continue the legacy, maintaining and expanding upon it.
The positions of Imperial Tutor to the other emperors and kings are also of extraordinary Merit. The decision should be made by all of you Daoist friends present, so as to demonstrate the impartiality of Heavenly Dao's will.
The Mount Tai Prefecture Lord and the Great Emperor Fengdu, showing little interest in the Human Clan affairs, said indifferently, "We the Two are in charge of the affairs of the Youming, responsible for the Order of Manages Life and Death. Dao of Humanity and education are not our concern. You may leave as you see fit."
The Two figures then faded away, as if they had vanished into thin air.
The Ancestor Minghe then let out a disdainful snort, his body surrounded by swirling illusions of the Blood Sea, radiating a chilling killing intent:
I established the Asura Cult to protect the Way through killing and warfare. The Asuras are fierce and perverse, only fit for the Blood Sea battles, and are not good at being teachers and spreading the Way.
This matter is not for me!
After speaking, he closed his eyes, clearly showing no interest and observing coldly.
Zhenyuanzi had a good relationship with the Human Clan, and he came here with the intention of the Human Clan.
He interjected:
Among all the saints, apart from fellow Fellow Daoist Nuwa and Laozi, I am the only one with a deep connection to the Human Clan.
In the past, Primordial Chaos Power against the Demon Clan and protected the Human Clan. The Ginseng Fruit Festival also benefited the sages of the Human Clan.
I have come here not seeking Merit or virtue, but only concerned that if the great prosperity of the Human Clan is disrupted, it will be detrimental to the Primordial World.
The current position of the Earth Emperor is responsible for stabilizing the land and managing the water veins, which is quite similar to the duties of my Ancestor of Earth Immortals.
"This humble Daoist can accept the responsibility of being the Earth Emperor Sovereign to establish borders and dredge rivers, thus securing the foundation of the Human Clan for eternity. I can also fulfill my duty to protect Human Clan and prevent disasters caused by water and soil."
He was composed and his arguments were well-reasoned and supported by evidence.
Ziwei wanted to accumulate Merit for her Star Lord and intended to take the position of imperial tutor. In addition, the Two Sages of the West also asked for the positions of imperial tutor.
In this way, Nuwa, as the Holy Mother of the Human Race, secured the position of Heavenly Emperor for Fuxi. The Three Pure Ones, having established religions among the Human Clan, thus gained the position of teacher to the Heavenly Emperor, the Teacher of the Human Emperor, and the last of the Five Emperors. Zhenyuanzi, having done great favors for the Human Clan, gained the Teacher of the Earth Emperor. The Two Sages of the West gained the position of teacher to two emperors. Ziwei gained the position of Imperial Tutor. Finally, there was one Imperial Tutor position left. At Zhenyuanzi's suggestion, it was given to Jiang Yun's Incarnation, the Spirit Gourd, since Jiang Yun was a Holy Teacher of the Human Clan and also the Martial Ancestor.