Floodwaters Cease, Borders Drawn

Thus, the two began discussing the various affairs of the academy together.

They first spoke of the academy's name, hoping to choose one rich in poetic grace and profound meaning, one that could both embody the academy's character and leave a deep impression on all who heard it.

After careful deliberation, they ultimately decided to name the academy "Apricot Forest."

This name was laden with deep significance, symbolizing that this land would nurture countless shining stars, and these students would blaze as brilliantly as resplendent constellations.

And these earnest scholars would grow strong here, becoming pillars of the Human Tribe, shouldering the heavy responsibility of building humanity and serving its people.

Next, they explored the academy's guiding principles. They agreed that the academy should emphasize practical teaching, allowing students to enhance their skills through hands-on application while learning theoretical knowledge.

Finally, they discussed the academy's direction of development. They believed that enrollment should not be limited to the Human Tribe alone, but should extend to the Myriad Races of the Primordial World.

At the same time, the academy should strengthen its faculty, attracting more outstanding mentors to join and improving the quality of instruction.

After their discussions concluded, they formally established the Medical Dao Academy—the Apricot Forest Academy—in the Human Ancestral Land.

The Apricot Forest Academy opened its doors wide to accept disciples, teaching the Medical Dao. Their reputation gradually spread, drawing countless people eager to study medicine to come and seek knowledge.

Under the careful guidance of Shaoyao and Su Mu, batch after batch of exceptional healers grew and matured. Carrying Shaoyao's spirit of the Medical Dao, they traveled to all corners of the land, saving lives and healing the wounded.

The world became a better place because of their presence.

Su Mu and Shaoyao were both thrilled and exhilarated, seeing their efforts yield such excellent results.

In the lands of the Human Tribe, after years of field investigation and practice, Great Yu finally summarized a set of effective methods for Flood Control.

He adopted a strategy that prioritized dredging and channeling as the main approach, supplemented by blocking and damming. By digging canals, building levees, and other means, he guided the floodwaters in an orderly manner into the sea, effectively solving the problem of flooding.

Once the flood problem was resolved, Great Yu looked upon the Human Tribe of today and conceived a new idea.

He realized that although the Human Tribe had escaped the threat of floods, the various tribes were too scattered, lacking effective organization and management.

Furthermore, without clear regional divisions, resource distribution was uneven, and conflicts were growing increasingly severe.

Therefore, Great Yu decided to undertake a comprehensive redrawing of the Human Tribe's territory.

This idea was not a whim, but a decision made after deep consideration.

Great Yu understood deeply that only through reasonable regional division could the strength of the Human Tribe be better integrated, achieving common development.

At the same time, it could also avoid internal conflicts arising from competition for resources, ensuring the unity and stability of the Human Tribe.

Meanwhile, he began preparing a detailed plan. This plan required careful thought and meticulous design, for it would involve the fate of the entire world.

He knew well the immense responsibility he bore, but he also firmly believed that only through such efforts could peace and prosperity be achieved.

Great Yu first conducted a comprehensive survey and assessment of the Human Tribe's existing settlements, understanding the terrain, climate, resources, and other conditions of each region.

Then, based on this information, combined with the Human Tribe's population distribution and future development needs, he formulated a reasonable regional division scheme.

This scheme not only considered the current practical situation but also looked toward long-term development, aiming to create a harmonious and prosperous living environment for the Human Tribe.

The territory planned by this scheme was vast. Its eastern boundary extended to the East Sea Coast, where surging waves crashed against the shore, forming a magnificent vista;

Its southern boundary reached the foot of the Undying Volcano in the south, a mysterious and majestic volcano that inspired endless imagination and awe;

Its western boundary stretched to the foot of the Western Sumeru Mountain, a towering mountain range that rose into the clouds, shrouded in mist like a fairyland;

Finally, its northern boundary reached the North Sea, where cold winds howled and the icy waters evoked a sense of tranquility and depth.

This vast territory of the Human Tribe was filled with various natural landscapes and resources, providing an ideal environment for the people to settle, thrive, and grow strong.

Next, Great Yu summoned the leaders of all tribes, explained his plan to them, and solicited their opinions and suggestions.

After a heated discussion, the tribal leaders ultimately reached a consensus and agreed to implement Great Yu's regional division scheme.

Subsequently, Great Yu led the people in beginning a long and arduous task.

They traversed mountains and rivers, covering every inch of the Human Tribe's territory, carefully measuring each piece of land.

Throughout this process, Great Yu fully demonstrated his wisdom and leadership, coordinating forces from all sides and resolving many thorny problems.

When the Human Tribe was defining its territory, the eastern, southern, and northern boundaries were all determined, but the west encountered obstruction.

Disciples of the Western Sect intervened, driving away all the humans who had come to the west to define the Human Tribe's territory.

They dared not kill or forcibly convert them, after all, the two Western Sect leaders were well aware of the incident where Nuwa had beaten the Three Pure Ones.

This matter reached Great Yu's ears, but he had no good solution, so he reported it to the Ancestral Land.

In the Human Sovereign Hall.

All the high-ranking members of the Human Tribe were present. As they listened to Great Yu's report, their faces darkened.

Before Fuxi could speak, Xuanyuan said, "This Western Sect dares to cause us trouble. We should just march our army straight to their doorstep and fight them."

Shennong also said, "Indeed. If the Western Sect does this and we do nothing, other powers will surely follow suit."

Hearing Shennong's words, everyone nodded in agreement. Then, Fuxi turned his gaze to Su Mu and asked, "Su Mu, what do you think?"

Su Mu pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. He knew that this action was not merely to retaliate against the Western Sect, but to demonstrate the Human Tribe's strength and authority to the entire Myriad Races of the Primordial World.

Only by making other races understand that the Human Tribe was not a group to be bullied at will could they ensure fewer obstacles on the Human Tribe's path of future development.

Thus, the many high-ranking members of the Human Tribe voiced their opinions one after another, deciding to jointly dispatch troops against the Western Sect.

They believed that as long as they stood united, the Human Tribe would surely overcome any difficulty.

Fuxi led Shennong, Xuanyuan, Zhuanxu, Di Ku, Yao, Shun, and a host of other experts, along with the Ancestor of Culture Cangjie and the Martial Ancestor Su Mu, as they set out on their journey, leaving only the Three Ancestors of Sui Ren Shi to guard the ancestral land.

And Bei Xuan, as Yu's master, naturally accompanied them. At this moment, the Messenger Officer had already assembled the army, waiting to depart.

When Fuxi and the others walked out of the Human Sovereign Hall, they immediately spotted Lingzhuzi.

As soon as Lingzhuzi saw Fuxi, she rushed over and hugged his leg, pleading coquettishly, "Great Master, take me along!"

Fuxi looked at this adorable little one before him and thought, This little one must want to go out and play.

Though filled with helplessness, he couldn't refuse her pitiful gaze, so he nodded and agreed, "Alright, you can come with us."

Hearing this, Lingzhuzi's face lit up with a joyful smile, and she said happily, "Thank you, Great Master!"

The group then headed toward Western Sumeru Mountain. Under the leadership of the high-ranking officials, the human army marched in full force toward the Western Sect.

Along the way, the human army's morale was high, vowing to teach the Western Sect a harsh lesson.

Such a massive mobilization by the humans quickly drew the attention of many Great Powers and cultivators in the Primordial World.

"What is humanity up to? Even their high-ranking officials have come out!"

"Yeah, and it looks like they're heading toward Sumeru Mountain."

"But Sumeru Mountain is a Saint's Training Ground. Aren't they afraid of offending the Saint by making such a big show of force?"

"What's there to fear? Humanity has its own Saint too. Empress Nuwa can take on the Three Pure Ones alone, and the West only has two Saints."

"Shh, speak carefully, carefully."

"Exactly, gossiping about Saints—do you want to die?"

At these words, everyone shut their mouths, daring not to speak further. After all, the dignity of a Saint was not something anyone could offend.

With that thought, the Spiritual Sense of the Primordial World's Great Powers gradually ceased.

They knew this matter might stir up a huge storm, but there was nothing they could do.

They could only watch the situation unfold quietly, waiting for the final outcome.

By now, the human army had arrived at the foot of Sumeru Mountain. However, inside the temple on the mountain, Jieyin and Zhunti were lost in self-satisfaction.

Zhunti said smugly, "Brother, in this Primordial World, aside from our Western Sect, who else dares to block humanity's advance? After this incident, countless beings will surely come to pledge allegiance to our Western Sect."

But Jieyin frowned, his face bitter, and said, "Junior Disciple Brother, I have a nagging sense of unease in my heart."

Just as Zhunti was about to comfort him, a Young Monk rushed into the hall in panic.

"Bad news, bad news!" the Young Monk shouted urgently.

Zhunti glared at him and scolded, "What's the panic? Be steady! Speak slowly."

The Young Monk took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and then said, "Great Patriarch, Second Patriarch, the Three Sovereigns, Two Ancestors, and Four Emperors of humanity have led an army to attack us."

"What? What did you say? Who's attacking?" Zhunti's eyes widened in bewilderment.

Jieyin quickly looked out toward Sumeru Mountain and saw a sea of black—the entire human army at the foot of the mountain. His face grew even more troubled, and he said worriedly to his junior brother, "Junior Disciple Brother, they really have come to attack."

Jieyin and Zhunti hurried out of the mountain, facing Fuxi, and said, "Fuxi, what are you doing?"

Fuxi's face was grim as he said, "We pay our respects to the two Saints."

The group first offered a bow, as the other party were Saints, and proper etiquette had to be observed to avoid giving them leverage.

Fuxi then continued, "May I ask what the two Saints intend? You injured our Clan Members without cause and interfered with our establishment of territory."

He was deeply dissatisfied, as these were his people, and now that they had been harmed, he naturally sought an explanation.

Before Jieyin could think of an excuse, a childish voice said, "Exactly! How dare you meddle in our human affairs? Aren't you afraid our Empress will beat you up?"

These words were full of provocation and disdain, causing Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions to shift slightly.

Zhunti looked around to see who dared speak to them like that, and when he spotted Lingzhuzi, he said angrily, "Whose little brut dares to speak to a Saint like that?"

His gaze carried a hint of authority, as if he wanted to teach this reckless little one a lesson.

Fuxi had wanted to stop Lingzhuzi as soon as she spoke but was too late. He quickly said, "Saints, calm your anger. This is a child attendant under my sister's seat, unaware of proper boundaries. Please, for my sister's sake, spare Lingzhuzi."

He knew he had to protect Lingzhuzi from harm.

With a firm gaze fixed on Jieyin and Zhunti, he spoke solemnly, "Two Saints! Our human race has endured countless hardships and obstacles to finally establish this vast and boundless territory."

"This land carries the dreams and hopes of our people for generations. We regard it as our very lives and will never waver in our stance. We have come here with great effort precisely for this matter."

"Our human position is already laid out clearly before you, with nothing hidden. Now, I wish to know what stance the two Saints hold on this matter."

Jieyin and Zhunti stood atop the clouds, their eyes flickering as each harbored their own calculations.

Zhunti looked down at the arrogant figures below, anger rising in his heart, and couldn't help but transmit to Jieyin, "Brother, these fellows are going too far! A few mere Sub-Saints dare to openly threaten us, two Saints. I say we strike directly and teach them a harsh lesson, make them know what reverence means."

As he spoke, Zhunti turned his gaze to a little child in the crowd, a fierce glint in his eyes, and continued, "Especially that insolent little brat who dared disrespect the Saints. I must give him a lesson he'll never forget."

However, upon hearing Zhunti's words, Jieyin frowned slightly and replied via transmission, "Junior Disciple Brother, we must not act rashly. Though we two indeed do not fear them, we must not forget that Nuwa is still there. Even the Three Pure Ones are no match for Nuwa. If we provoke her, we might end up in deep trouble. In my opinion, it's best to agree to cede the foot of Sumeru Mountain to humanity, thus avoiding unnecessary conflict."

Zhunti's face showed reluctance as he retorted, "Brother, are we just going to back down like this? If word gets out, we'll lose all face in the Primordial World! How will we hold our heads up among the immortals in the future?"

Jieyin shook his head and said earnestly, "Junior Disciple Brother, don't be impulsive. Even if Nuwa doesn't intervene, just looking at the humans who have come, especially Fuxi and the other two, their strength is not to be underestimated. Do you think the two of us can take them all down in a short time? Even if we could defeat them, we would surely suffer considerable damage, perhaps even pay a heavy price. We must calculate this carefully."

Zhunti fell silent at Jieyin's words, sinking into thought. After a long while, he let out a deep sigh and nodded helplessly in agreement, "Alright, Brother, since you say so, let's do as you suggest. But this grudge... I can't swallow it easily..."

Jieyin said to Fuxi, "Fuxi, Heavenly Sovereign, we can cede the foot of Sumeru Mountain to humanity, but you must allow the Western Sect to preach among the humans."

"As long as you don't go too far, we can agree." Fuxi said, then led the humans back to the Human Ancestral Land.