After decades of tasting the fruits of tens of thousands of plants and herbs, Shennong Shi had finally gained quite a harvest. He had found many foods for the Human Race, among which the best and most suitable as food were five varieties.
Shennong Shi named them rice, millet, sorghum, wheat, and beans.
After a bountiful harvest, Shennong Shi was extremely excited. Dragging his waning-candle-like body, he returned to the capital and handed the seeds of these crops to his subordinates for planting.
However, only a few days after returning, he suddenly collapsed to the ground and could no longer get up.
After exhausting himself for the Human Race and tasting all the herbs with his own body, Shennong Shi fell.
The death of the Co-lord was a momentous event for the Human Race. The Human Race's higher-ups were greatly shocked and at a loss for what to do when a Daoist descended from the heavens. It was none other than Great Immortal Duobao, the Jie Sect First Disciple and Master of Human Emperor.
When everyone saw the Immortal Elder appear, they hurriedly reported the death to him. After examining the situation, Duobao spoke.
"Do not grieve. Shennong is the Human Race Co-lord and should not have died. I shall immediately make a trip to the Underworld and ensure that he returns to life."
Amid the Human Race's profuse thanks, Duobao flew away.
However, he did not immediately head to the Netherworld. Instead, he first returned to Golden Ao Island.
After returning to his sect, he told Saint Tongtian about Shennong Shi's situation. Tongtian smiled faintly and said,
"Yin-Yang Fellow Daoist has already made arrangements for this matter. You need only go to reincarnation, and Fengdu will naturally assist you."
Only then did Duobao relax. He was filled with surprise