The Human Emperor's successor decided, Chi You's countermeasures

Chen Du, the Human Emperor Hall.

Shennong had just finished dealing with some official business.

He has already summoned Xuanyuan to Chen Du, and the other party should already be on his way.

Since he announced that Xuanyuan would be the next Human Emperor, although he tried his best to explain that this was the choice of the Human Emperor Imprint and represented the bias of the Human Clan's will, many people still felt sorry for Chi You.

Although the throne of the Human Emperor was no longer attainable, they still advised Shennong to summon Chi You to Chen Du as well, to serve as Xuanyuan's assistant, so as not to waste his talents.

The Two were pillars of the Human Clan, but the matter of the next leader was left to them to handle themselves; Shennong did not wish to interfere.

As for Chi You's arrangements, he thought it best to leave it to Xuanyuan to handle. Every Human Emperor has his own mission and his own will.

Not long ago, the Golden Light of the Human Emperor Imprint suddenly appeared, projecting a scene of Xuanyuan teaching and the people working, while the light representing Chi You turned into an incongruous earthy yellow, which led him to ultimately choose Xuanyuan.

However, he still had some questions about why Chi You was rejected by the Human Race's fortune, and he had no answers.

Just as Shennong was thinking about this, suddenly, a barely perceptible stream of light passed through the barrier outside the hall and quietly landed in front of Shennong's desk, transforming into an ancient jade slip, on which flowed the unique pure energy mark of Spirit Bamboo Mountain.

"Hmm, a message from Spirit Bamboo Mountain... Could it be that Venerable Spirit Gourd has come up with another brilliant plan?"

Shennong's mind stirred slightly, and he probed the jade slip with his divine sense.

In an instant, the spiritual transmission from the Spirit Gourd Daoist flooded into his Sea of Consciousness:

Shennong himself wrote:

Many years have passed since we last parted.

I recently heard that your Heavenly Mandate is about to be fulfilled, congratulations!

I have heard that among the Human Clan, the Jiuli have Chi You, Youxiong, and Xuanyuan. The Two are pillars of the Human Clan, and your successor should be one of these the Two.

With nothing else to do, I deduced the fortunes and destinies of the two people and realized that Chi You of Jiuli was probably not an ordinary person.

Their actions and aura all subtly align with the ancient traditions of the Witch Clan, and the Reincarnation Law are even faintly visible within their souls.

In the past, the Witch Clan had Great Witch named Chi You, who later perished in the final war Witch-Demon.

The Jiuli Chi You may be the reincarnation of the Great Witch Great Witch Chi You's True Spirit, who was helped by Houtu through the power of Earthly Dao reincarnation to be reborn into the Human Clan. The intention behind this remains to be investigated.

Such calculations, if like those of the ancient Empress Nuwa, who reincarnated the True Spirit of the Demon Clan Xi Huang Fuxi into the Human Clan and used the Human Race's fortune to help him recover, would still be within acceptable limits. Once he fulfilled his Heavenly Mandate, whether he stayed or left would be up to him.

However, if he were to regain the Great Witch's memories prematurely and continue to consider himself a shaman, disregarding the needs of the Human Clan, he would surely find it difficult to be accepted by the vast tide of Dao of Humanity...

Although the information contained in the jade slip was mostly presented in a speculative tone, considering the Spirit Gourd's code of conduct, it must have been someone who was absolutely certain before speaking.

The contents of this document were like a thunderbolt, shattering the last veil of confusion in Shennong's mind.

Combined with the changes in the Human Emperor Imprint, everything suddenly became clear.

"I see!" A look of understanding flashed in Shennong's deep eyes, which then turned into calmness and decisiveness.

The Empress Houtu's plan is far-reaching... The Saint's scheme is beyond my power to stop.

She used the Power of Reincarnation to seal the memories of the Great Witch Chi You's Previous Life within his soul, and only retrieved these memories some time ago after Chi You came of age.

Judging from the movement of the Human Emperor Imprint, it seems that Chi You has already made his choice between the Human Clan and the Witch Clan.

He closed his eyes slightly, his heart filled with emotion.

If Chi You had waited until he had achieved his goal and regained his memories, like Heavenly Emperor Fuxi did, the outcome would have been very different. What a pity!

Feeling the throbbing sensation of the near completion of the Merit accumulated within him by the "Hundred Herbs Scripture," and also feeling the heavy responsibility of being the Human Emperor, Shennong could only put aside the regret in his heart.

"As the Human Emperor, it is my duty to uphold the orthodox principles of Dao of Humanity and protect the flame of the Human Clan."

Since Chi You no longer possessed the heart of a pure Human Clan, he was naturally incompatible with Dao of Humanity.

The Dao of Humanity Imprint has already been chosen by Xuanyuan; this is the will of Heaven and the hearts of the people!

He opened his eyes, his gaze as firm as Panshi, without the slightest hesitation.

He stood up, strode out of the Quiet Room, and summoned the messenger to give him his orders:

"Quickly summon the wise men of the Suiren, Ziyi, Youchao, Ancestor Hong Yun, and Wa clans, as well as the important ministers of various departments, to the Human Emperor Hall for a meeting!"

When all the important ministers and wise men of the Human Clan gathered in the main hall, Shennong also appeared and began to speak.

He got straight to the point, directly informing everyone of his choice for the next Human Emperor:

Ladies and gentlemen!

During my reign Shennong, I inherited the legacy of the sages and received the favor of Dao of Humanity. I relieved famine, cured diseases, and provided protection for the Human Clan.

However, the tribes are scattered, their forms dispersed and their spirits weakened, which is a great threat to the future of the Human Clan.

The throne of the Human Emperor requires a successor with the ability to turn the tide and unify the Eight Desolations.

After extensive investigation, careful consideration, and guidance from the Dao of Humanity Imprint, I have now reached a conclusion: Xuanyuan, the leader of the You Xiong Tribe, is wise and virtuous, a capable leader, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and enjoys widespread popular support. He the Two to succeed as the Human Emperor!

These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the people in the hall.

Suiren stroked his beard and nodded:

Xuanyuan the Yellow Emperor) gathered various tribes together for mutual benefit, imparted celestial knowledge to aid agriculture and sericulture, understood military affairs and conquered extensively in all directions, yet he did not commit great acts of killing; he was truly an outstanding person.

The selection of the Dao of Humanity Imprint aligns perfectly with our own thoughts.

"Excellent!" Ziyi and Youchao also expressed their agreement.

Nuwa also spoke up:

We have also heard of the wise and decisive ruler and the talent of the Xuanyuan Emperor.

Having received enlightenment from the Daoist teachings of the Jade Void Palace, he demonstrates great wisdom in his handling of affairs, proving himself not to be a puppet manipulated by Saint, but truly capable of shouldering the heavy responsibilities of the Human Clan.

Only Hong Yun seemed to have a strange expression at this moment. He often accompanied Shennong, but he knew Chi You Shennong had always favored Chi You the Two. Xuanyuan would he suddenly change his mind? Could it be that some major change had occurred?

Hong Yun thought that he should ask Shennong for clarification after the meeting, but for now he did not raise any objections and still supported Shennong's choice.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Shennong settled the matter and then began to draft the Human Emperor's Decree:

Immediately draft an edict and proclaim it to all tribes of the Primordial World Human Clan:

I, Shennong, having received the Heavenly Mandate and in accordance with the will of the people, will, upon the completion of my own Heavenly Mandate Merit and merits, pass on the throne of the Human Emperor to Xuanyuan, the leader of the You Xiong Tribe!

In addition, I will send an envoy to the You Xiong Tribe and instruct Xuanyuan to set off immediately to Chen Du to be by my side, observe and participate in politics, and inherit the way of the Human Emperor!

"Commander, begin preparations for the Human Emperor's Succession Ceremony!"

"We will obey the Human Emperor's decree!" the ministers roared in unison.

The imperial edict, carried by the Human Emperor's messenger and bearing a tally, was swiftly transmitted to all directions through the increasingly advanced communication network of the Human Clan and the Fortune connections of sacrificial totems.

In the Southern Region, the Jiu Li Tribe.

Inside the majestic and rugged stone palace, Chi You was practicing battle formations with dozens of his trusted ministers.

He was tall and muscular, and every punch and step he took carried the weight and Baleful Qi of Shanyue. His every move was imbued with a pure fighting rhythm, a subtle fusion of the Witch Clan techniques and Human Clan Martial Dao. He pointed out the mistakes of his subordinates, which inspired fervent worship among the crowd.

"Chief! Urgent report from Chen Du!" A scout rushed into the hall, slightly out of breath.

Chi You stopped what he was doing, his gaze sweeping over them like lightning. "Speak!"

"The Shennong Human Emperor has... has already proclaimed this to the world!"

Xuanyuan of the You Xiong Tribe has been designated as the next Human Emperor!

"And summoned him to Chen Du to receive orders and observe governance. The ceremony for the succession of the Human Emperor is also being prepared!" The scout finished speaking in one breath, his voice filled with undisguised shock.

Boom!

An uncontrollable rage and resentment erupted from the depths of Chi You's heart like a volcano!

This feeling came so strongly, partly from the lingering resentment and competitive instinct of the "human Chi You" within this body, and partly from the pride deep within his awakened great shaman soul. How could someone like him allow himself to be denied by some ants, even if it was the human emperor who denied him?

"Xuanyuan... Xuanyuan..." Chi You repeated the name in a low voice, and the air in the stone hall seemed to freeze instantly.

The invisible Baleful Qi made the dozens of warriors present feel their breath catch in their throats, and they involuntarily took a few steps back.

He forcefully suppressed the murderous Baleful Qi that was about to burst forth, his voice as cold and hard as iron. He impatiently waved his hand at the scout and said, "Understood, step back!"

The scouts, as if granted a pardon, quickly withdrew.

Only Chi You and his confidants remained inside the stone palace.

He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the resolute faces—some angry, some confused, some frustrated—before his expression finally calmed down.

Now is not the time to act impulsively; we need to quickly think about what to do next and also stabilize morale among our subordinates.

Many tribes surrendered to them without a fight, partly because the Jiuli were powerful, and partly because they had the potential to become the Human Emperor.

Moreover, he had only just regained his memories of his Previous Life when Shennong immediately chose Xuanyuan as his successor. It is unknown whether there is any connection between these events, so we still need to be careful.

"Shennong... Xuanyuan... the Human Clan is indeed swift in its actions and decisive in its decisions." Chi You's voice revealed no emotion, yet beneath the calm surface rippled with turmoil.

Upon hearing this, the warriors inside the hall were instantly filled with fierce fighting spirit.

One of them stepped forward and said in a deep voice,

Chief! That Xuanyuan merely relies on his background as a disciple of Saint. In terms of governing the clan and personal strength, how can he compare to you, Chief?

Why don't we gather our warriors, storm their gates, and annihilate Youxiong? Then let's see how Shennong, the supreme ruler, will pass on his throne!

"The Supreme Ruler Shennong has publicly announced the next Human Emperor. His prestige is at its peak. If our Jiuli Tribe openly defies his will, it would be tantamount to destroying our own foundation and being despised by all the people of the Human Clan. This is not the act of a wise person."

However, as the Human Race Co-Lord, the Human Emperor should be respected by all races. Xuanyuan has no achievements to praise and is not worthy of the submission of the warriors of the Jiuli."

He walked to the huge stone sand table in the hall, and pointed heavily at the spot representing the capital of Chen Du:

In terms of both civil and military achievements, I, Chi You, am no less than Xuanyuan. As for how I was chosen to become the Human Emperor, that remains to be seen!

The sovereign Shennong relieved famine, cured diseases, and provided protection for the Human Clan, making great contributions that we naturally respect and admire. However, his designated successor, Xuanyuan, is still far from being up to par!

When Shennong has completed his Merit and gone to the Huoyun Cave, we will then have a chance to compete with Xuanyuan.

At present, my path has not yet reached its peak.

Physical Body strength, the secrets of Bloodline, and magical Divine Ability all require time to hone.

The Jiuli, though renowned for their bravery, cannot contend for the Human Emperor with their strength alone!

Next, we should lie low for now and use this opportunity to see which tribes are truly loyal to us and willing to stick with us to the end, and which are just opportunists that need to be thoroughly cleaned up and incorporated.

After we have consolidated our internal structure, we will quietly strengthen ourselves and wait for the right opportunity...

After arranging things for the next period of time, Chi You sent his trusted men to take action, leaving only himself in front of the sand table.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on the location of the You Xiong Tribe on the sand table, thinking to himself, "Shennong is untouchable, and his designated 'successor,' Xuanyuan, is he also untouchable!"

A cruel smile curled at the corner of Chi You's lips.

He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles cracking, and a wisp of aura mixed with domineering witch power and Human Clan Martial Dao essence spread out, causing the air to hum uncontrollably.

"This Human-Witch Hybrids body... has truly given me quite a surprise!" A glint flashed in Chi You's eyes.

The Jiuli live in a region bordering the Witch-Human, where their Bloodline are intertwined.

Upon awakening, I realized that this body possesses both the wisdom of the Human Clan and the great power of the Witch Clan!

The Witch Clan's Cultivation Method can be practiced, and the Human Clan's Martial Dao Primordial Spirit techniques can also be refined!

In his Previous Life, due to his Bloodline, he was limited to the peak of the Great Witch realm. Even in his final demise, he failed to attain the status of Ancestral Witch.

In this life, he hopes to take a different path.

He had read the entire "Martial Canon," the supreme manual of the Human Clan Martial Dao. This manual was indeed worthy of being written by the Sage Jiang Yun. Many of its concepts were quite novel and unique, and even for the Witch Clan Cultivation Method he had cultivated in his Previous Life, there were many things he could learn from and refer to.

The concept of creating a world within the Physical Body is closely related to the World Law Jiang Yun used to prove the Hunyuan Great Luo. Although Martial Dao do not cultivate the Primordial Spirit, they transform Divine Sense into the Heavenly Dao of the Inner World, which is the same as the Immortal Dao immortality. Such a wonderful method is indeed thought-provoking.

He wanted to combine the Physical Body Bloodline cultivation methods of the Witch Clan with the Martial Dao cultivation methods of the Human Clan, discarding the dross and retaining the essence, to forge a Tongtian Great Dao that suited him, thereby breaking through the shackles of his Previous Life and reaching a higher realm.

Deep within the Jiuli Forbidden Valley.

Chi You sat cross-legged on a cold, dark jade platform. His bare upper body was muscular like Horned Dragon, and beneath his bronze skin, the dark blue-black Bloodline of the Witch Clan was faintly visible. He took a deep breath, and the rich Heaven and Earth Origin Qi and earth around him, along with the thin Baleful Qi rising from the ground, seemed to be drawn in, rushing wildly into his body.

On the left side of his body, blood and qi surged like mercury, and a dark red light emanated from beneath his skin. This was the pure body-refining technique of the Witch Clan in operation, absorbing the earth's immense power and Baleful Qi, forging an immortal witch body. Every muscle and bone was trembling like thunder, and his strength was increasing rapidly.

His experience as a top-tier Great Witch in his Previous Life was now Perfect World guiding the potential of this Witch-Human Bloodline.

The right half of his body was enveloped in a layer of pale golden light.

The divine power nurtured by the Human Clan Martial Dao cultivation floats in the Sea of Consciousness, guiding the pure Earth Spirit along specific meridian routes, tempering muscles, bones, and skin, while nourishing the nascent Yin Spirit.

Although the Human Clan Martial Dao method seemed weak in the early stages in Chi You's eyes, its meticulous control and the way it tapped into the body's inner potential unexpectedly inspired and benefited his practice of the Witch Clan's Cultivation Method!

"Wonderful! Truly amazing!" Chi You thought to himself.

He attempted to subtly harmonize and guide two completely different forces within his body.

The immense power brought by the Witch Clan's Cultivation Method forms the bones, while the subtle control brought by Martial Dao divine sense forms the meridians.

He discovered that some methods in the Human Clan Martial Dao for tempering blood and qi and condensing will could soothe the agitation caused by the excessive violence of witch power, making its operation more harmonious; and the powerful physique tempered by witch power provided a solid foundation for the growth of Martial Dao primordial Primordial Spirit that far exceeded the limits of the Human Clan.

"If this method can be mastered... not only can one quickly recover the peak combat power of Previous Life, but... one may even be able to glimpse a higher realm!" An unprecedentedly ambitious light burst forth in Chi You's eyes.

He is not merely restoring his strength, but forging a new path that is unprecedented and integrates the advantages of the Witch-Human Bloodline!