Shennong Abdicates, the Ten-Thousand-Year موعد

The ten-year term had arrived.

"The selection begins again!"

Shennong once again stood atop the high platform of the Lieshan Tribe with Xuandu and Xuanyuan.

But this time, rather than summoning the chieftains of every major tribe, he randomly selected young people as representatives—those without entrenched notions in their hearts, who would not blindly follow the crowd.

There was no suspense this time. As Shennong's voice fell, the representatives of every tribe beneath the platform swarmed toward Xuanyuan like a hive. After all, they had personally benefited from Xuanyuan's inventions. How could they possibly choose Xuandu against their consciences?

In the end, only one person stood on Xuandu's side—the Jiuli Tribe's representative. Seeing that at least his own people supported him, Xuandu found a sliver of comfort in his heart. If even his own people had not supported him, his Dao heart truly would have shattered.

"Very well. The outcome is now plain as day. Xuanyuan shall serve as the next Human Race Co-Lord!"

Shennong loudly announced the result.

Lu Chen arrived riding auspicious clouds, the Kongtong Seal in hand.

"Shennong has reigned for over a hundred years, compiled the Medical Canon, and established marketplaces... His merits are now complete. He shall become the Human Race's Earth Sovereign and enter the Martial Temple of the Ancestral Court to suppress the Human Race's fortune. He is not to emerge unless it is a matter of great importance."

Thus, Shennong's era came to an end.

Below, Xuandu and Guangchengzi stared fixedly at Lu Chen, their hearts filled with unease.

Lu Chen gave Guangchengzi and Xuandu a deep look. After proclaiming Shennong's achievements and arranging his entry into the Martial Temple, he did not immediately confer Xuanyuan's title. Instead, his tone shifted.

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