In the Human Race's civil war, Shennong, the Human Race Co-ruler, had actually lost to Chi You, a mere tribal chief. This further diminished Shennong's prestige among the Human Race, and many tribes that had previously obeyed his commands began refusing to follow his orders.
The protagonist's fortune gathered around Shennong grew ever scarcer.
On Shouyang Mountain, inside the Great Clarity Palace.
Laozi, seated cross-legged in the main seat, opened his eyes and said calmly, "Attendants."
Golden Horn and Silver Horn entered from outside the hall and bowed to Laozi. "What are your orders, Master?"
"Go to the Alchemy Room and fetch a gourd of Six Harmonies Golden Pills and a gourd of Nine-Turn Golden Pills. Deliver them to the Netherworld Emperor in the Netherworld, and tell him to come here," Laozi instructed Golden Horn and Silver Horn.
The two attendants answered respectfully, "Yes, Master."
They then withdrew, went to the Alchemy Room to collect the pills, and flew together toward the Netherworld.
In the Netherworld, inside Crouching Bear Hall.
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