After the Jiang Clan began cultivating the five grains, they no longer risked their lives hunting in the mountains, and their casualties dropped sharply. Their population flourished more than ever. When the tribes across the land heard that Shen Nong was benevolent and virtuous, skilled in farming, and capable of supporting the people, they brought their elderly and children to join him. The Jiang Clan rose like floodwaters in spring, unstoppable, gradually becoming the foremost major tribe among humanity.
At that time, Fuxi had ruled humanity for several centuries. The population had multiplied like a forest, and relying solely on fishing and hunting had long since become unsustainable. He pondered the means of livelihood day and night, and just as he was growing anxious and restless, he suddenly heard that Shen Nong's reputation for virtue had spread far and wide. He also learned that humanity's ancestors, You Chao Clan and Sui Ren Clan, were both living in seclusion within the Jiang Clan. Fuxi's heart jolted. He immediately took out the River Diagram and Luo Book to divine the workings of fate. After entering seclusion for three days and nights, he finally saw through the profound secret: Shen Nong had been born bearing Heaven's Mandate and was destined to inherit the Position of Human Emperor. What he would attain was the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit!
Fuxi was overjoyed. He immediately dispatched a messenger carrying an edict northwestward to summon Shen Nong to Chen Capital to pay his respects.
After receiving the edict, Shen Nong was filled with doubt. He had never met Fuxi, so why had he suddenly issued an order? Carrying his doubts, he hurried to the residence of You Chao Clan and Sui Ren Clan and respectfully requested an audience outside the door.
The two invited him inside and