Gungun appointed Chi You as the Mountain God of the Miao Lands and the Lord of War in the mortal world, allowing him to continue protecting the Witch-Humans.
Meanwhile, after Xuanyuan defeated the Nine Li Army, the Youxiong Tribe formally took control of Chen Capital and became the leading tribe of the Human Race. Xuanyuan, too, became a Human Sovereign in both name and deed.
The next day, Xuandu arrived from Shouyang Mountain, bearing the Supreme Pure Sage's decree.
"Xuanyuan, receive the decree of Taishang, Renjiao Leader!" Xuanyuan shouted toward Chen Capital.
Hearing this, Xuanyuan, who was busy putting the city's affairs in order, hurried out with Yinglong and many great sages of the Human Race. They rose into the air and landed on the auspicious cloud, then all prostrated themselves and said respectfully, "We humbly await the Leader's decree!"
Xuandu unfurled Laozi's decree and read, "By decree of the Renjiao Leader, Taishang of Primordial Unity and Wuji: Xuanyuan, you are the reincarnated divided soul of the Heavenly Sovereign and the Yellow Emperor of the mortal world. During your reign, you swept across the eight wildernesses and united the Human Race, earning boundless merit. I hereby confer upon you the title of Human Emperor. Once your fortune reaches completion, you shall enter Fire Cloud Cave to cultivate and remain imperishable through ten thousand tribulations. Respectfully obey this decree!"
Xuanyuan kowtowed and answered, "I humbly obey the Leader's decree. My thanks to the Leader!"
With that, Xuanyuan rose and accepted the decree from Xuandu.
Then, after a moment's hesitation, he asked Xuandu, "May I ask, Exalted Immortal, what became of Chi You's primordial spirit?"
Xuandu replied, "The Heavenly Emperor has already dealt with that matter. He appointed Chi You as the Mountain God of the Miao Lands and the Lord of