After Shennong ascended the throne, he became the new co-ruler of the Human Clan, commanding the clans and tribes throughout the land.
Meanwhile, Fuxi retired to Fire Cloud Cave, suppressing the Human Clan's fortune as he stepped down after accomplishing his task.
After Shennong took office, he further promoted the cultivation of the five grains and the arts of medicine, standardized the Human Clan's rites and etiquette, established tribal alliances, and coordinated disputes between the various tribes.
Under his rule, the Human Clan's population grew rapidly, its civilization steadily advanced, and its territory expanded to an unprecedented extent.
Seeing that Shennong had become a qualified co-ruler of the Human Clan, Xuanwu likewise brushed off his sleeves once his work was done, concealing his achievements and fame as he quietly departed. He returned to the Netherworld to report to Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan sat upright within Reincarnation Hall, listening to Xuanwu's report as a trace of satisfaction flashed through his eyes.
Human Emperor Fuxi had laid the foundation, while Earth Emperor Shennong had aided the world. The Human Clan's fortune had already reached its zenith, and the power of the Human Clan's fortune lingering above the Netherworld grew increasingly dense, nourishing the foundations of the Witch Clan and the Great Dao of Reincarnation.
"Fuxi and Shennong have both taken their places. Next, it is time for Human Emperor Xuanyuan to be born."
With a wave of Chen Xuan's hand, golden light rippled across the Pool of Reincarnation. Within that golden light, a soul gradually condensed, carrying the aura of imperial authority and the intent of slaughter. It was Xuanyuan's reincarnated soul.
Bolstered by the Great Dao of Reincarnation and the fortune of the previous two Human Emperors, this soul possessed foundations far deeper than those of Fuxi and Shennong.
"This child