Human Nine Provinces, Human Grand Formation

With the Western Sect's heavy obstacles removed, the human officials were able to work smoothly without any hindrance, quickly establishing the vast western territories successfully.

After several years of cold and heat, countless days and nights of alternation, the humans worked together with one heart, pouring in tremendous effort and sweat, ultimately completing the re-demarcation of the entire clan's territory.

This historic measure carried extraordinary significance, marking the humans' advance into a new stage of development. After completing the regional division, Great Yu divided the human territory into the Nine Provinces.

He also issued an important task to his subordinates: to extensively collect copper resources within human territory, and use this copper to forge the Nine Tripods, placing one tripod in each province.

The leaders of various tribes ordered copper mining one after another. They spared no effort in searching for copper mines everywhere, mining and refining large amounts of copper.

Then, craftsmen began processing this copper into exquisite tripod-shaped vessels. Each tripod was carefully designed and carved, displaying unique style and artistic value.

These tripods were not only cast with the famous mountains, great rivers, and strange things of the Nine Provinces, but also engraved with maps of the Nine Provinces, to show that all lands under heaven belonged to the humans, reflecting the humans' ambition and boldness.

During the casting of the Nine Tripods, Great Yu, based on the new regional division plan, had each tribe orderly embark on the journey to the Nine Provinces, heading to their own land.

Although the road was full of hardships, everyone's heart was filled with longing and expectation for a new life, their steps firm and powerful.

When they arrived at their destinations, they set up camps one after another, began building homes, and started a new chapter in their life journey.

The impact of this re-demarcation of the Nine Provinces' territory was extremely far-reaching. First, it greatly improved the humans' originally harsh living environment, allowing people to enjoy more pleasant climates and fertile land resources;

Second, it promoted extensive exchanges and deep cooperation between different tribes. In the past, due to geographical restrictions and other reasons, there was little contact between tribes, and they were relatively unfamiliar with each other.

Now, the new regional division made them close neighbors, their mutual contact increasingly frequent, and exchanges in culture, technology, and other aspects continuously deepened.

This exchange and cooperation acted like a powerful adhesive, further enhancing the cohesion of the entire human race, truly making the humans a great nation united in heart and will.

On this new land, the humans fully utilized their wisdom, actively exploring how to better use the precious resources bestowed by nature.

They reclaimed wasteland, built water conservancy, planted crops, raised livestock... Through a series of effective measures, they vigorously promoted the flourishing development of human society and economy.

At the same time, Great Yu, this wise and brilliant leader, deeply understood the principle that "nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards." With foresight and preparation, he established a complete and rigorous management system.

This system covered many aspects such as politics, economy, military, and culture, clearly stipulating people's rights and obligations, standardizing social behavioral norms, effectively maintaining the normal order of human society, and ensuring its long-term stable and harmonious development.

Under such a favorable development trend, the humans, like a brilliant pearl, shone with dazzling light in the long river of history, gradually moving toward a prosperous and glorious future!

When the Nine Tripods were finally completed, they became a great miracle in human history. These tripods were not only symbols of human territory but also treasures of cultural heritage. They witnessed the crystallization of human wisdom and the yearning for a better future.

Great Yu announced to the world, holding a grand ceremony, and placed the Nine Tripods upon the Nine Provinces.

When the Nine Tripods were successfully placed in the Nine Provinces, the Human Race Destiny descended instantly, pouring into the Nine Tripods. The Nine Tripods emitted light, transforming into a huge barrier to protect the human territory.

Within the Nine Provinces, destiny flourished greatly. From then on, the Nine Provinces were stable, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

The Nine Tripods became symbols of power, and Great Yu's deeds were sung through the ages. People were filled with admiration and gratitude for Yu, respectfully calling him "Great Yu."

As time passed, the humans became one of the most powerful races on this continent, their footprints spreading across the land, creating a brilliant civilization.

And in the time that followed, Great Yu, relying on his outstanding leadership skills and wisdom, successfully established the first great dynasty in human history—the Xia Dynasty.

The Xia Dynasty made its capital at Yangcheng. The birth of the Xia Dynasty marked a new stage in human society.

Under Great Yu's governance, the Xia Dynasty gradually grew and developed. Agricultural production received great attention and improvement; people began to master more advanced farming techniques, the area of cultivated fields continuously expanded, and grain yields greatly increased, thus ensuring the people's food and clothing.

At the same time, handicraft industry also flourished day by day. Various exquisite pottery, bronze ware, and other handicrafts appeared one after another, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of the time.

Politically, the Xia Dynasty established a relatively complete ruling system. The central government set up positions like the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, while the local areas were divided into different vassal states, strengthening management and control over various regions through enfeoffment.

Legal provisions also emerged accordingly, regulating people's behavior and maintaining social order.

Military power was an important guarantee for the Xia Dynasty to consolidate its regime. Great Yu paid attention to army building, cultivating a powerful armed force that could not only resist external enemy invasions but also effectively suppress possible internal rebellions.

In short, the establishment of the Xia Dynasty was of great significance to the humans. It laid the basic framework for later dynasties, opened the path for the inheritance and development of human civilization, and became a brilliant pearl in the long history of the Chinese nation.

On Shouyang Mountain, clouds and mist swirled, hiding a quiet Cave Dwelling within—that was Su Mu's cultivation site. At this moment, Su Mu stood before the Cave Dwelling, gazing into the distance toward the direction of the Human Capital, his eyes full of worry.

In the distant Human Capital, Great Yu was busy handling complex Government Affairs. His figure was tall and straight, his face resolute, but it was hard to hide a trace of fatigue. And Su Mu knew well that after Yu took his position, it would inevitably trigger a chain reaction.

One must understand that since Pangu separated heaven and earth, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had controlled the operation of the Heavenly Dao. Now that Yu had become the human leader, this would undoubtedly touch the interests of certain forces.

With Dao Ancestor Hongjun's methods, he would certainly not sit idly by. It wouldn't be long before those Heavenly Dao Saints, under his direction, descended upon the human lands, attempting to suppress the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

Thinking of this, Su Mu's heart tightened. Although the humans had gradually risen, their strength still seemed somewhat weak in the face of the powerful Heavenly Dao Saints. This upcoming confrontation was undoubtedly a great test for the humans.

However, even if his heart was full of tension and unease, Su Mu understood that retreat was never the humans' choice. They must bravely meet the challenge, fighting with all their might for the survival and development of their race!

Su Mu got up and went to the Human Ancestral Land, finding Fuxi and the others.

Seeing Su Mu looking at Fuxi with a face full of expectation, he asked, "Senior Disciple Brother, how is your formation preparation going? This is the key to the success or failure of our operation!"

"Senior Disciple Brother, we've almost finished preparing the formation!" Cangjie said excitedly, his eyes shining with excitement. He had carefully studied the Shangqing Formation Technique and finally made a startling discovery.

Hearing this, Su Mu quickly walked to Cangjie's side, his face full of excitement: "Really? That's a formation from the Shangqing Formation Technique! Tell me quickly, what kind of powerful formation is it?"

Cangjie took a deep breath, calmed his mood, and slowly spoke: "I discovered an extremely powerful formation within it, called the Primordial Chaos Derivation Array. This formation is said to possess endless power and variations, capable of deriving all kinds of wondrous forces, both offensive and defensive."

"Hmm! The name sounds very domineering!" Su Mu said, also happily leaning in, asking impatiently: "Is this formation difficult to execute? Can we succeed?"

However, at that moment, Fuxi suddenly hesitated to speak, his expression becoming somewhat grave.

"But..." Fuxi hesitated for a moment, then decided to voice his concerns, "But to set up this formation, it requires a huge amount of spiritual power and resources, and there are certain risks. If it fails, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Just then, Shennong spoke with a grave expression: "Regarding resources, through Great Yu's re-demarcation of the Nine Provinces and the careful organization and reclamation of some mountain ranges, we have indeed harvested a large amount of resources. However, when it comes to spiritual power, there is still a certain degree of shortage!"

Hearing this, Su Mu, standing to the side, felt a stir in his heart and thought to himself: "This is really too coincidental! I originally refined that Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir precisely to enhance the humans' strength. Once the overall strength of the humans increases, the spiritual power they generate will naturally increase as well." Thinking this, a glint of excitement flashed in Su Mu's eyes.

"Senior Disciple Brother, and all of you, please look at what this is." Su Mu said with a solemn expression, stepping toward the antique rosewood table.

He calmly extended his right hand, and as if performing a magic trick, he turned it over to reveal his exquisitely re-refined Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd, gleaming like a brilliant ruby, radiating a mysterious and alluring glow.

Su Mu gently pulled out the stopper of the red gourd, his movements soft yet practiced, as if afraid to disturb the treasures sleeping within.

Then, he slowly tilted the gourd in his hand, and one by one, smooth, round Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs shimmering with golden light rolled out like pearls, scattering across the table.

At first, everyone wore expressions of slight confusion, unsure what Su Mu wanted them to see. But when those Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs were fully revealed before their eyes, all of them couldn't help but widen their eyes, their faces filled with shock.

The entire table of Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs shone like brilliant stars in the night sky, each one emitting an intoxicating, rich fragrance. That aroma drifted like immortal mist, thread by thread seeping into their noses, refreshing their minds and spirits, as if every pore on their bodies had opened wide, reveling in this gift from the celestial realm.

Sui Ren Shi was the first to snap back to reality. He stared at Su Mu in disbelief, his voice trembling as he asked, "Su Mu, how can there be so many Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs?" His words were filled with astonishment and bewilderment.

Xuanyuan beside him was also stunned, his mouth agape. He roughly counted the elixirs on the table and couldn't help but exclaim, "This must be at least two hundred or more!"

After speaking, he looked at Su Mu with eyes full of admiration and reverence. The others, as if waking from a dream, gathered around.

They gave Su Mu a thumbs-up, clicking their tongues in praise. In their hearts, they mused, "Although Taiqing Laozi is honored as a Saint, his success rate in refining Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs surely can't reach such an astonishing level. Who would have thought our own brother (senior nephew) would be this formidable—truly beyond imagination!"

Su Mu also felt fortunate. "Luckily, I stepped up my alchemy after returning from Longevity Mountain and refined over a hundred more."

"Senior Uncle, you decide how to distribute these Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs." Su Mu looked at Fuxi.