The Investiture of the Gods War, Hongjun's Purpose

The grand Investiture of the Gods began, with Human Emperor Xuanyuan sending troops to punish Flame Emperor Yan Ju for disobeying orders and arbitrarily declaring himself emperor.

There was no mention of Chi You or Ziwei, as if it were only targeting Flame Emperor Yan Ju, but everyone knew that this was a distraction tactic by Xuanyuan.

Upon hearing that Xuanyuan had launched a campaign against Flame Emperor, Chi You also issued an order, and the Jiuli was mobilized to attack the Ziwei Tribe in the south. The two sides fought countless wars for control of the Southern Continent.

Meanwhile, on the Eastern Continent, Xuanyuan personally led an army of millions to attack the Flame Emperor's tribe.

Flame Emperor Yan Ju did not back down at all, and faced the Xuanyuan army head-on. The two sides fought several battles in the Yellow River Basin, which lasted for three whole cycles, and finally the decisive battle took place at Ban Quan!

"Yan Ju, as the son of Human Emperor Shennong, why did you disobey the central government's orders and declare yourself emperor, causing the division of the human race? What is your punishment?"

Xuanyuan, holding the Xuanyuan Sword (formerly the Taishi Sword), stood atop a majestic chariot, flanked by thirty-six Grand Unity Divine Generals, with commanders from all sides below.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Flame Emperor Yan Ju stood atop a chariot, with divine birds circling above his head.

"You brat, Xuanyuan, the throne of the Human Emperor belongs to the virtuous. What virtue do you possess to be worthy of the Human Emperor? You are devoid of virtue and conduct, so why should I submit to you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan said disdainfully, "Since I ascended the throne, I have worked diligently and conscientiously, and the overall strength of the human race has developed rapidly. I have lived up to the expectations of the Heavenly Emperor and the two Human Emperors, and I have lived up to the expectations of trillions of humans, as well as the position of Human Emperor."

"But you, Yan Ju, have you done right by the humanity that trusted you? Have you done right by your father, Shennong? What right do you have to call yourself Flame Emperor and divide the human race?"

Flame Emperor's face was gloomy. Speaking of his father, Shennong, he felt extremely resentful. He was Shennong's son, so why would the Human Emperor choose an outsider?

If he himself wasn't outstanding, he would have accepted it. But he believed that he was in no way inferior to Xuanyuan, and that was the real reason for his rebellion. He wanted to show his father that he, Flame Emperor Yan, was no less capable than anyone else in his life.

"Enough talk, let's fight!"

Yan Ju raised the golden wheel in his hand, leaped up, and headed straight for Xuanyuan.

Xuanyuan did not back down at all, and faced the challenge head-on with the Xuanyuan Sword in hand.

The two quickly engaged in combat!

The two armies below also launched an attack, and then engaged in close combat.

The sounds of battle soared into the sky, echoing throughout the Primordial Wilderness!

While the two major powers, Xuanyuan and Flame Emperor, were at war, countless battles also broke out in the Southern Continent.

The armies of Chi You and Ziwei clashed continuously, fighting for every city, every mountain, and every river, with people falling at any moment.

With the support of the Wu tribe and the Blood Sea Asura tribe, Chi You's Jiuli tribe was unstoppable.

Meanwhile, Ziwei also has the support of the Interception Sect, and has many reincarnated star lords under its command, making its strength in no way inferior to that of Chi You.

Overall, the Ziwei faction is still at a disadvantage, since both the Witch Clan and the Asura Race are established forces, especially skilled in battlefield combat.

Although the Interception Sect had ten thousand immortals paying homage, it lacked a systematic battle formation. Despite its formidable strength, it could never unite as a cohesive force, and could only fight independently, forming their own formations or small groups.

While the four sides were locked in fierce battle, the Heavenly Book Investiture of the Gods, hanging Buzhou Mountain in the center, was welcoming those destined to enter the Heavenly Court.

After three eons of fierce battles, the immense power of the Primordial Wilderness has reached its peak.

Time passed, and another two cycles of time went by, and a new order was formed in the Primordial Wilderness once again.

In the battle between the Yellow Emperor and the Flame Emperor, the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan was the first to break through to the Grand Unity, awakened the memories of his Previous Life the Heavenly Sovereign, broke through to the Quasi-Saint realm, and successfully defeated the Flame Emperor Yan Ju.

In this battle, countless people died on both sides, but Flame Emperor Yan Ju was a man who could accept defeat. After being defeated by Yellow Emperor, he led all his men to surrender.

The Yellow Emperor did not make things difficult for Yan Ju, but instead officially bestowed upon him the title of Flame Emperor, allowing him to continue to rule the Flame Emperor tribe and Great Emperor of the Human Race.

At this moment, Flame Emperor Yan Ju completely convinced, and the Eastern Continent was once again unified.

Meanwhile, in the Southern Continent of the Primordial Wilderness, the battle between Chi You and Ziwei also came to a conclusion.

In the final battle, Chi You and Ziwei successfully broke through to the Grand Unity, awakened their Previous Life memories, and their cultivation reached the Quasi-Saint realm.

After the two broke through to the next level, the final battle broke out.

In this war, Ziwei completely overwhelmed Chi You, rendering Chi You unable to raise his head. The old-fashioned Innate Deities was indeed different.

However, with the combined efforts of Xing Tian, Houyi, Chi You, they ultimately defeated Ziwei.

The newly reincarnated Ziwei was placed on the Heavenly Investiture of the Gods of Heavenly Book, truly a matter of timing and fate.

However, the Witch Clan also paid a heavy price. During the battle, Chi You and Houyi were seriously injured, and Xing Tian was even beheaded by Ziwei with a single sword strike.

But at this critical moment, Xing Tian's cultivation of the Great Dao improved, and he successfully broke through to a higher realm. He transformed his two breasts into a pair of eyes and his navel into a mouth. Holding an axe in one hand and a shield in the other, he successfully killed Ziwei.

After the battle, Xing Tian did not reattach his severed head, but continued to use this form as his battle form.

Three eras, a mere 300,000 years, and the landscape of the Primordial Wilderness has changed once again, transforming from a war of attrition in all directions to the current bipolar confrontation.

The legitimate human race, led by Xuanyuan!

The Jiuli Tribe, led by Chi You!

The two major powers began a long-term standoff and friction, but the war did not escalate further, as both sides were consolidating their gains from previous battles.

"Great Heavenly Venerate, the Heavenly Book of Investiture of the Gods the Gods has absorbed the primordial spirits of countless fallen warriors, including the primordial spirit of the Ziwei Emperor."

In the Jingyang Palace, Haotian was overjoyed. He hadn't expected the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods to go so smoothly. Now, the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods not only included human Heavenly Pride, but also many disciples from the Three Teachings, and even many Buddhism disciples. Once this battle for the Human Emperor ended, the Heavenly Court's strength would surely increase dramatically.

"This is to be expected. What brings you here today?"

Donghua's voice was calm, as if it were a trivial matter. In fact, in Donghua's current view, it was indeed a trivial matter.

"Your Great Heavenly Venerate, I have come here today to discuss the matter of Yaoji. She has married Yang Tianyou of the human race and is pregnant with a son and a daughter. This violates the Heavenly Laws and is an unforgivable crime." Haotian paused here and did not continue.

"Hmm?" Donghua frowned. He had always kept Yaoji's Heavenly Eye in mind, but as his cultivation improved, he no longer paid much attention to it.

Yaoji's appearance must have been part of Hongjun's plan, otherwise there would be no coincidence in the world, but Hongjun did not make it clear last time, so he did not want to interfere.

What's your opinion on this matter? How do you plan to handle it?

The current Yang Tianyou is not the human Heavenly Pride he once was, but a reincarnated Yang Tianyou. He has no cultivation and is just an ordinary mortal, which is why Yaoji violated the heavenly rules.

Haotian hesitated for a moment. Deep down, he didn't want to deal with Yaoji. Marrying a mortal wasn't a big deal, but having children was a different matter; it was a major taboo.

"To be handled according to the Heavenly Rules."

Donghua chuckled softly and said, "Are you willing to do that?"

Haotian respectfully said, "Your subject is the Jade God of the Central Heavenly Court. All those who violate the Heavenly Court's rules are my enemies."

Donghua nodded, agreeing with this statement. The Heavenly Court was not just his personal Heavenly Court; everyone in this system needed a sense of belonging.

"Then go and handle it. Send Yang Tianyou into reincarnation. As for Yaoji, imprison her under the mountain and make her reflect on her actions. Her son and daughter are destined by fate; let nature take its course."

"Your subject thanks the Great Heavenly Venerate Venerable for his mercy." Haotian bowed, knowing that this was already the best possible outcome.

"You are the Dao Ancestor's attendant, having followed me since the Purple Mansion period. After this great calamity ends, you will become one of the Six Emperors of the Heavenly Court."

Donghua had long made arrangements for Haotian. Although the Five Directional Emperors held high positions and wielded great power, they were ultimately inferior to the Six Emperors. Given Haotian's abilities, it was somewhat of a waste for him.

"Thank you, Great Heavenly Venerate." Haotian bowed again. Now that his cultivation had broken through to the Late Stage Quasi-Saint, he naturally wanted to take another step forward.

Haotian left the Heavenly Court and went straight to Guanjiang Estuary in the mortal realm. He then killed Yang Tianyou, sent him into reincarnation, and imprisoned Yaoji under Peach Mountain.

However, Yaoji's sons Yang Jian and Yang Chan escaped, or more accurately, were released by Haotian.

After Yang Jian was born, he inherited Yaoji's third eye. He escaped and met the Chan Teachings's Yuding Zhenren, and became his disciple.

Yang Chan was taken in by Nuwa as a servant of the Snail Palace, but she did not become an apprentice. Instead, like Ling Zhuzi, she became an ordinary servant of the Snail Palace.

In the Heavenly Court, right after Haotian left, Hongjun descended.

"Greetings, Master."

Donghua bowed, which Hongjun accepted without hesitation. He then said, "From now on, we shall address each other as fellow Daoists, and our master-disciple relationship ends here."

Donghua thought for a moment and did not refuse. Given his current cultivation level and status, he indeed could not have a master above him. This was not a matter of whether he wanted to or not, but whether he could.

Thinking of this, Donghua bowed again and then said:

"Alright, thank you for your guidance, Master. From now on, let us walk hand in hand on this Great Dao Path."

"Greetings, Daoist Hongjun."

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Donghua!"

The two looked at each other, then burst into laughter.

At that moment, Donghua felt as if a mountain had disappeared from his body, and the shackles of Hongjun in his heart had been broken.

"I am very pleased that you have reached this position, and I hope that we can witness the existence of the Great Dao in the future."

"I have come here today for Yang Jian. When the Heavenly Rules were revealed, the Heavenly Dao was moved and a fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation was separated to reincarnate him, so as to carry out the decrees of the Heavenly Rules and act on behalf of Heaven."

"I originally thought this matter lay with Yaoji, but I never expected it to be her son, Yang Jian."

Donghua suddenly realized that this matter was actually quite simple. He hadn't expected it to be so straightforward, and it was laughable that he had come up with countless conspiracy theories back then.

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

Hongjun chuckled, noticing Donghua's embarrassment. Perhaps the reason he hadn't explained before was for this very moment.

"It's alright, it's alright. The stronger the Heavenly Court becomes, the happier I will be. The day this Investiture of the Gods ends will be the day I leave the Heavenly Dao."

Donghua's heart skipped a beat, and he asked in shock, "Break free from the Heavenly Dao? Is it that easy?"

Hongjun stroked his beard and said, "What else do you want?"

"The Heavenly Court is the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, acting on behalf of Heaven. Now that the Heavenly Court is fully qualified, what business is there for me? I have long wanted to break away from the Heavenly Dao."

At this point, Hongjun sighed and said, "I thought that if I wanted to break away from the Heavenly Dao, I would have to wait until I merged with the Western God Realm into the Primordial Wilderness World. I never expected that you could bring the Primordial World to this limit with your own power. You are truly amazing."

Donghua quickly waved his hand. Only then did he realize that Hongjun had probably helped him a lot in his smooth journey.

At that moment, all his worries disappeared. He personally poured Hongjun a cup of tea, and the two chatted idly in the Jingyang Palace.

"May I ask what realm you have reached, fellow Daoist?"

Hongjun smiled gently, and said with pride and composure, "Mid-stage of the Seventh Heaven."

Donghua nodded. This level of cultivation was within his calculations; the gap between him and Hongjun was getting smaller and smaller.

Because he is about to break through to the sixth level of the Heavenly Realm, and due to the special nature of the Innate Five Primes, he will reach the peak of the sixth level of the Heavenly Realm upon breakthrough.

That address, "Fellow Daoist," is quite fitting.

In the Primordial Wilderness, the formal war between Xuanyuan and Chi You finally began.

As soon as the two sides clashed, Chi You's side was at a disadvantage because the four major sects of the Xuanyuan sect— the Human Teachings, the Chan Teachings, the Interception Sect, and Buddhism— united to support Xuanyuan.

On Chi You's side, there were still only the Witch Clan and the Asura Race, and no others.

The battle between the two sides was raging, and it seemed that Chi You was about to be defeated, but at this critical moment, the demons joined the fray.

With the help of Di Shitian, three thousand Heavenly Demons joined Chi You's forces to help him conquer the world.

Thus, the battle for the Human Emperor reached its climax, with all the top forces in the Primordial Wilderness joining the fray.

P. S.: This book is almost finished. I've been preparing a new one these days. I apologize to everyone for this one.