The Heavenly Mandate Black Bird, Descending to Give Birth to Shang

Haotian sat solemnly on the Heavenly Emperor's throne, his majestic gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd below.

Once everyone's attention was fixed on him, he took a deep breath and spoke in a resonant, dignified voice: "Today, I, Haotian, in the name of the Great Heavenly Venerate of the Primordial World, carry out the duty of enfeoffment! Based on the extraordinary abilities and outstanding merits each of you has displayed, I hereby decree as follows!"

He raised his hand slightly, pointing at Su Mu, and declared: "Su Mu, hear your decree! You are gifted with talent, skilled in wood-element spells, and have established the Human Race's Martial Dao. I now enfeoff you as Great Emperor Qinghua of the Eastern Pole, presiding over the growth of all wood in the east and protecting the living beings of the world. May you uphold the heart of righteousness and not betray this mission!"

Next, he turned his gaze to Shaoyao and said slowly: "Shaoyao, receive the decree! You are gentle and kind by nature, proficient in the Medical Dao and immortal arts, having saved countless lives and accumulated boundless merit. Thus, I enfeoff you as Great Emperor Longevity of the Southern Pole, governing matters of fortune, longevity, health, and peace in the south, granting you an immortal body to ensure the well-being of all people."

Then, Haotian looked at Cangjie and announced solemnly: "Cangjie, wise minister, you are the ancient sage who created writing and ignited the light of civilization. I now enfeoff you as Great Emperor Gouchen of the Western Pole, commanding the stars of the west and overseeing good and evil in the world. May you see through worldly affairs with your eyes of wisdom and maintain the order of heaven and earth."

Immediately after, his gaze fell on Bei Xuan, and he called out loudly: "Bei Xuan, you are brave and fearless. I now enfeoff you as Great Emperor Ziwei of the Northern Pole, guarding the northern lands and repelling external evils. May you continue to uphold your heroic spirit and ensure the peace of the Heavenly Court."

Haotian paused, then spoke again: "Kong Xuan, your martial skills are superb, your divine powers vast, and you are undefeated in battle. I specially enfeoff you as Grand Marshal of Heavenly Court Armies, commanding the heavenly soldiers and generals, to crusade against rebels and defend the dignity of the Heavenly Court."

Haotian then looked at Lingzhuzi and said: "Lingzhuzi, you are clever and resourceful, with boundless potential. I enfeoff you as Great God of the Three Altars, assisting the generals on the battlefield to subdue demons and vanquish evil."

Finally, he turned to the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird and said: "Dapeng, your speed is unmatched, your strength astonishing. I enfeoff you as Marshal Dapeng, responsible for patrolling the four corners of the Heavenly Court and ensuring its territorial safety."

As Haotian's enfeoffment decrees fell, the entire Heavenly Court seemed enveloped by an invisible force.

Everyone felt a powerful aura of fortune emanating from the Heavenly Court, converging like a torrent onto the enfeoffed ones, making their figures appear ever more towering and sacred.

After the enfeoffment ceremony concluded, Haotian Emperor wasted no time and hurried off to seclude himself for cultivation.

Meanwhile, Su Mu and the others, now enfeoffed, headed to their respective mansions, ready to formally begin their duties and responsibilities.

For all understood that only through diligent work could they accumulate enough merit.

Inside the Qinghua Great Emperor's Manor in the eastern part of the Heavenly Court, Su Mu focused intently as he pulled a delicate Sound Transmission Spirit Treasure shaped like a shell from his bosom.

He gazed at this wondrous artifact, moved his lips slightly, and softly uttered a brief but significant message before carefully stowing it away, then immersing himself fully in the busy affairs of government.

At the same time, deep within the mysterious Heavenly Dao Reincarnation Space of the Underworld, Zhenyuanzi, who had been cultivating in seclusion, suddenly snapped his eyes open.

He swiftly reached into his bosom and retrieved a shell identical to Su Mu's.

At that moment, the shell was faintly flickering with a golden light.

"Hmm? Isn't this the Sound Transmission Spirit Treasure Su Mu gave me? Could it be that Su Mu has important news to convey?" Zhenyuanzi murmured to himself.

Without hesitation, he infused a trace of subtle yet pure Magic Power into the Sound Transmission Shell.

Instantly, Su Mu's voice rang out clearly from the shell: "Vice Leader, the time is ripe now. You can arrange for Hong Yun Senior to enter the Path of Reincarnation." Hearing this, Zhenyuanzi's heart jolted, and his face showed astonishment.

"The time has come already?" Zhenyuanzi frowned, pondered for a moment, then rapidly formed hand seals, beginning to calculate the intricacies involved.

But as his calculations deepened, his expression grew increasingly grave, and he couldn't help but exclaim in shock: "Could Su Mu be planning to..."

Thinking this, Zhenyuanzi dared not delay a moment longer. He immediately used his divine powers to send Hong Yun into the reincarnation passage, allowing him to smoothly undergo reincarnation.

On the vast human world, it was now the reign of Jie, the sixteenth monarch of the Xia Dynasty.

Ever since Jie ascended the throne, he had completely abandoned the Benevolent Governance practiced by his father, growing increasingly arrogant and conceited.

Not only that, but he was cruel and tyrannical, devoid of any moral principles, indulging day and night in decadence and luxury, turning a blind eye to the suffering and hardship of the common people.

He paid no heed to the loyal remonstrations of his ministers, his mind solely set on enjoying wealth and glory and acting wantonly.

Jie's various misdeeds finally ignited intense discontent among the feudal lords across the land. They raised righteous banners one after another, forming allied forces to march against this fatuous and tyrannical ruler.

Among the many lords participating in the punitive campaign was a lord's daughter, Jian Di. Due to the prolonged turmoil of war, she had been confined at home, her mood growing increasingly restless.

So one day, unable to contain her agitation any longer, Jian Di quietly slipped out of her home with her personal maid when no one was watching, intending to travel and enjoy the scenery to relieve her long-suppressed emotions.

The mistress and maid chatted and laughed all the way, unknowingly arriving at the foot of a small hill called Xuanqiu.

Just as they were about to continue onward, they suddenly heard a thunderous noise from above.

Jian Di instinctively looked up, and the sight before her made her face turn pale with fright.

In the sky, a Giant Bee was locked in a breathtaking, fierce battle with an equally enormous, colorful Five-Colored Peacock!

The two exchanged blows, neither giving ground, locked in a stalemate.

Just as Jian Di stood dumbfounded by the shocking scene, the Giant Bee seized an opportunity and launched a swift attack, plunging its sharp stinger deep into the Five-Colored Peacock's body.

With a piercing shriek, a feather from the Five-Colored Peacock broke off and shot down like a bolt of lightning.

As luck would have it, the feather landed squarely in Jian Di's already open palm.

But then something unexpected happened. The moment the feather touched her palm, it transformed like magic, instantly turning into a crystal-clear, egg-shaped object.

This magnificent, colorful peacock was none other than the renowned Kong Xuan!

And the enormous, ferocious hornet was Qin Yuan, one of the Demon Saints of the Demon Race.

At this time of human turmoil, both powerful beings had appeared here.

It turned out that Qin Yuan had taken advantage of the chaos among humans to show up, feasting on people and slaughtering wantonly.

But as fate would have it, just as Qin Yuan was enjoying this bloody feast, Kong Xuan happened to pass by.

Kong Xuan's sharp, eagle-like eyes first swept over the mysterious egg in Jian Di's hand, then coldly fixed on the fleeing Qin Yuan.

Without a moment's hesitation, he spread his splendid wings and shot like lightning straight toward Qin Yuan, charging into battle.

In an instant, gale winds howled, sand and stones flew, and a thrilling, fierce clash erupted between them.

Meanwhile, Jian Di stared at the egg in her hand with great curiosity, turning it over and over to examine it closely.

She would lean in close to examine it, then carefully bring it to her nose for a gentle sniff.

Just as Jian Di brought the egg to the tip of her nose, something unexpected happened—the egg, as if alive, shot into her mouth with lightning speed.

"Ah!" The maid beside her screamed in terror, her face pale. She instinctively reached out to dig the egg out of Jian Di's mouth, but it was already too late.

Like a loach slipping into water, the egg slid down her throat and into her belly in the blink of an eye.

The maid, panic-stricken, grabbed Jian Di's hands, and the two stumbled and rushed home in a fluster.

Once home, the maid hurriedly summoned a Healer, desperate to find out what had happened to her mistress's body.

But in stark contrast to the frantic maid, Jian Di herself remained remarkably calm and composed.

She gently patted the maid's hand and reassured her, "Don't be afraid, no need for such panic. The Five-Colored Peacock belongs to the Phoenix Clan, and the Phoenix Clan has always been humanity's Guardian Divine Beast. They would never harm me. Rest assured." With that, Jian Di offered a faint smile, as if utterly unconcerned by the bizarre event.

"Mistress, at least let the Healer take a look. It'll put your mind at ease."

The Healer arrived quickly, first taking Jian Di's pulse, then rising to say, "Congratulations, Mistress. You are with child."

Jian Di: "..."

Maid: "..."

A year later, Jian Di gave birth smoothly and named her son Qi. By the time Qi turned sixteen, he excelled in both letters and martial arts. He inherited his grandfather's and marquis's positions, led troops to defeat Jie, ended the Xia Dynasty, and founded the Shang Dynasty.

After Qi established the Shang Dynasty, the realm was newly settled, with much to rebuild. He deeply understood the people's suffering from war and their urgent need for recovery.

Thus, Qi implemented a series of Benevolent Governance policies—light taxes and corvée, encouragement of farming and sericulture—gradually making the nation prosperous.

While governing the country, Qi never forgot his mother Jian Di's teachings.

He knew that the Shang Dynasty's founding was blessed by the Phoenix Clan, and this debt of gratitude must be remembered.

To honor the Phoenix, Qi ordered the construction of many Phoenix temples across the land, enshrining Phoenix statues as a mark of respect.

On every major festival, he personally attended to offer sacrifices, praying for the Phoenix to bless the Shang Dynasty with favorable weather and national peace.

Thanks to Qi's efforts, the Shang Dynasty became a strong and prosperous nation, with the people living in contentment and society harmonious and stable.

Thus, Qi won the love and support of the people, becoming a wise ruler praised throughout history.

As time slowly passed, the reign of Emperor Yi arrived, a time of peace and prosperity for all.

However, Emperor Yi had a beloved son named Di Xin. This child was exceptionally gifted, displaying astonishing strength and courage from a young age, as if he were a god of war sent from heaven.

From childhood, Di Xin had a great passion and talent for martial arts. He trained himself diligently, constantly honing his skills.

As he grew older, his strength increased to the point where he could easily lift boulders weighing a thousand jin.

Whenever the nation faced foreign invasion or rebellion, Di Xin would step forward, leading the army into battle. With his unmatched divine power, he defeated enemies time and again, earning great military merits for Emperor Yi.

Far away in the Underworld, Zhenyuanzi watched all this, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

Meanwhile, in the distant west, stood the mysterious and solemn Mount Sumeru.

On this mountain lived the people of the Western Sect. Daoist Zhunti stood at the Mountain Top, gazing eastward at the vast lands, his eyes filled with boundless envy.

He saw the human race living in prosperity, possessing an extremely thick aura of fortune, which stirred his longing.

Just as Daoist Zhunti was lost in envy, a wisp of eerie Calamity Qi silently slipped into his body like a ghost.

This Calamity Qi was filled with evil and destructive power, instantly disturbing Daoist Zhunti's state of mind.

He, who had been diligently cultivating, could no longer calm his heart. Only one thought remained: to go to the Heavenly Court. So, without hesitation, Daoist Zhunti abandoned his cultivation, transformed into a Flowing Light, and sped toward the Heavenly Court.

The Lingxiao Palace in the Heavenly Court was eerily empty, as if forgotten by time itself.

At that moment, Zhunti suddenly appeared in the great hall. His face was ashen, exuding an imposing aura without anger, his body radiating a powerful and terrifying presence.

He lightly flicked his sleeve, and the massive flood dragon coiled around the pillars of Lingxiao Palace instantly rose into the air as if receiving a command.

This flood dragon had a colossal body, its scales gleaming with dazzling light, and it spewed blazing flames from its mouth, a fearsome sight.

It opened its gaping maw and sucked in fiercely. In an instant, the dazzling Treasure Pearl in the hall flew straight into its belly like a meteor.

Then, without pausing, the flood dragon twisted its body and sped down toward the mortal realm.

In the blink of an eye, Yao Ji, sister of the Great Emperor Haotian, who had just stepped into Lingxiao Palace, happened to witness this scene.

Startled, her beautiful eyes widened, and she cried out, "How dare you, vile beast! Don't you flee!" With that, her figure flickered like lightning as she chased after the direction the flood dragon had escaped.

Yao Ji pursued the flood dragon with agile grace and caught up in no time.

Without hesitation, she unleashed her unique skills, engaging the flood dragon in a breathtaking battle! In an instant, the wind and clouds shifted, and the heavens and earth echoed with the thunderous clashes of their collision.

Originally, Yao Ji and the flood dragon were evenly matched, trading blows back and forth without yielding.

The Magic Treasure in Yao Ji's hand flashed with light, each swing carrying a fierce momentum; the flood dragon, relying on its powerful body and sharp claws, launched relentless attacks at Yao Ji.

Their battle grew ever more intense, and the surrounding rocks and Trees shattered and collapsed under the impact of their immense power.

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