Xuanyuan (The Merciful Version)

After Shennong became leader of the Human Race, he began traveling among them, seeing their hardships with his own eyes and walking the path their fortunes would take.

Many years later, two powerful auras arose among the humans almost at the same time.

One appeared in the Youxiong Tribe. Yellow clouds blanketed the land, and countless beasts bowed low. The child was named Xuanyuan.

The other appeared in the land of Nine Li. A blood-soaked aura surged into the sky, and the lingering power of the ancient shamans shook the forests. The child was named Chi You.

When Shennong sensed the two auras, he knew his successor had been born. Once the child grew up, Shennong could pass on his position and retire to Fire Cloud Cave.

On Profound Pure Peak, Xuan Heng glanced toward them from afar, then looked away.

The struggle for the Human Sovereign was finally approaching.

On the Western Sect's Spirit Mountain, Receiving Guide and Zhunti sensed the Human Sovereign's aura that same day.

Delight flashed in Zhunti's eyes.

"Senior Brother, the Human Sovereign has appeared in the Youxiong Tribe."

Receiving Guide nodded gently.

"Send Medicine Master down the mountain."

Medicine Master Daoist was soon summoned into the hall.

Zhunti looked at him and said, "The Human Sovereign has emerged. Go to the Youxiong Tribe and assist Xuanyuan."

Medicine Master Daoist bowed.

"This disciple understands."

Receiving Guide said, "The Human Sovereign is destined for warfare and will be easily drawn in by its violence. Teach him compassion, restraint, and to avoid needless killing."

Zhunti added, "If he can avoid a fight, he should. If he can persuade his opponents, he should. The Human Race is on the rise. Its lands should not be drenched in blood again."

Medicine Master Daoist took their words to heart and