The Investiture of the Gods Begins! King Zhou Offers Incense at Nüwa Palace

"Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, two people destined by heaven to bestow titles upon the gods, were they ultimately found by Celestial Venerable Yuanshi?"

Gazing at the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi who held the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip, Ao Changsheng, high above in the clouds, rested his chin on his hand and looked at the scene below, his eyes thoughtful.

Is this destiny?

Although Ao Changsheng didn't understand why Celestial Venerable Yuanshi suddenly had the idea of taking Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao as disciples.

But Ao Changsheng had seen it clearly from heaven: Celestial Venerable Yuanshi seemed to regret accepting a disciple.

But when it came to taking on apprentices, that sudden impulse had no effect on anyone.

After all, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was still a Sage, even if he Sage an incomplete Heavenly Dao Sage.

Even Ao Changsheng, even the Heavenly Dao Hongjun, could not possibly influence Celestial Venerable Yuanshi silently.

Um...

Even if it had an impact, Ao Changsheng, standing to the side, would definitely notice it.

So...

Taking in Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao was absolutely Celestial Venerable Yuanshi intention.

Moreover, Ao Changsheng will appear here and witness the scene where Celestial Venerable Yuanshi is preparing to take Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao as disciples.

That's because Ao Changsheng knew in advance that these two were the destined ones to be conferred the titles of gods in this War of the Investiture of the Gods.

Moreover, possessing the Flying Bear Aspect, he was able to find this ordinary man and leopard in the vast Primordial World.

But the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi...

In this vast Primordial World, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi happened to encounter Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, and even conceived the idea of taking them as disciples.

This is absolutely a twist of fate, a coincidence within a coincidence.

It truly proves the saying, "Fate is a wondrous thing!"

Looking down at Yuanshi, he set up various measures to protect the two, and secretly guided them to the Jade Void Palace on Mount Kunlun.

That's right.

Even knowing that the two were destined to be deified, Celestial Venerable Yuanshi still did not remember to take them as disciples.

Instead, they proceeded according to the original plan.

Ao Changsheng simply watched quietly, showing little interest in the matter of the Ao Changsheng the Gods.

Even if the Investiture of the Gods War was extremely dangerous, it wouldn't befall him, much less his disciples.

Although he knew many secrets, the saints involved in this Investiture of the Gods did not have a good relationship with Ao Changsheng.

As for Ao Changsheng's disciple Guiling, the Holy Mother Jinling of the Jie Sect, and the Three Xiaos of Sanxiao, they were quite close.

Having already Quasi-Sage level, Ao Changsheng naturally wouldn't treat Guiling like a child, and arranged everything perfectly.

His only task was to protect the Guiling from death; as for the rest, his disciples were to venture out on their own.

To cultivate in seclusion in the Changsheng's Dao Field, to watch the sages of the Primordial World make their moves and schemes, to witness the grand game played by Hongjun —isn't that appealing?

Ao Changsheng stood up.

Now that the show here is over, it's time to leave. But on the other side, another grand spectacle awaits him!

The Nine Provinces Human Race.

Yin Shang.

Chaoge!

Not long before, the Yin Shang Dynasty Di Yi had abdicated and ascended to the Fire Cloud Cave.

At this time, the Yin Shang king was Di Xin, the youngest son of Emperor Di Yi, who would later be known as Shang King Zhou!

When Di Xin ascended the throne, as an ambitious and capable ruler, Di Xin was naturally unwilling to simply rest on the laurels of his predecessors.

Intending to expand the Human Race's territory, to inscribe his name on the summit of the Human Race's throne, and even...

Di Xin also desired the throne of the Human Emperor.

At this time, the Human Race, backed by the Nine Provinces Grand Barrier, could advance to attack or retreat to defend.

In the past, the emperors of the Yin Shang Dynasty did not have much desire for conquest and did not want the Human Race to be mired in war.

But at this moment...

Not long after ascending the throne, Di Xin launched eastern and western campaigns, and the Yin Shang Dynasty, this chariot of Human Race, embarked on a grand journey of conquest.

The vast Human Race, even with only the power of the Yin Shang Dynasty at this time, was enough to shake the Primordial World.

This has resulted in a significant loss to the already vast territory of the Human Race. To put it simply, just look at the fact that the Human Race's Nine Provinces Barrier borders the East Sea.

The fact that Wen Zhong, the Grand Tutor of the Yin Shang, had already reached the North Sea of Primordial World was enough to show how vast the Yin Shang's territory was at that time.

The East Sea North Sea, even within the vast and boundless Nine Provinces Grand Barrier, are hundreds of millions of miles apart.

One day.

Early Chaoge!

"Such achievements, which king throughout history can compare with me?" Di Xin gazed at the Primordial World map before him.

Gazing at the vast expanse of Yin Shang banners above, Di Xin laughed heartily.

"Your Majesty's achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Under Your Majesty's rule, the Yin Shang Dynasty will surely dominate the vast Primordial World and regard all living beings as nothing."

Beside him, a minister of the Yin Shang dynasty shouted out at the opportune moment.

Upon hearing this, Di Xin's smile grew even louder, and the only sound in the hall was Di Xin laughter.

Looking at Di Xin laughing wildly, and the sycophantic ministers fawning over him, many officials in the hall felt contempt in their hearts.

"That You Hun is not even fit to be called a son; how could he utter such words?"

A group of ministers grumbled amongst themselves, but on the surface they remained calm, simply bowing their heads and standing silently in place.

Um!

Those who dare to speak out at such a time have long since retired to their hometowns or returned to their fields.

Um...

A group of Golden Immortal cultivators with endless lifespans retired and returned to their hometowns.

This is very much like King Zhou.

Of course, among the countless ministers of the Yin Shang Dynasty, not all of them were like this. There were also a few ministers who looked at You Hun with envy.

"Damn it, we were a step too slow in this matter, and that guy beat us to it." One of the ministers thought to himself with resentment.

At this moment.

Looking at Di Xin laughing heartily in the court, Yin Shang, the minister in charge of the welfare of the Yin Shang Rong forward and his loud voice resounded throughout the court.

"Your Majesty, tomorrow is the fifteenth of the third month, the birthday of the Lady Nüwa. We request Your Majesty to grace the Nüwa Palace with your presence and offer incense!"

"This will also allow me to report to Your Majesty on your merits!"

"Have you graced the Nüwa Palace with your presence to offer incense?"

Di Xin's expression hardened, his brows furrowed, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face. He said in a deep voice, "What merits has Nüwa possessed that warrants my presence to offer incense?"

Upon hearing this statement...

The imperial court was completely silent.

Countless officials stared in shock at Di Xin above, their faces filled with disbelief.

Even Shang Rong, who was present at this moment, was shocked and looked at Di Xin in disbelief.

No one in the entire court could have imagined that Di Xin would ask such a question.

Although the Lady Nüwa's sacred deeds are not readily apparent in the Primordial World, even so, many powerful cultivators in the Primordial World could not possibly forget the name of the Lady Nüwa.

Moreover, Kui and Di Xin were both Human Race.

Lady Nüwa was the Holy Mother of Human Race.

Given the passage of time, it's understandable that some ignorant mortals might not recognize the Lady Nüwa.

But...

Di Xin.

The Yin Shang Dynasty king.

To think they don't recognize the Lady Nüwa Nuwa...

At this moment, the only words that came to mind for the assembled officials were "ignorant and incompetent."

Meanwhile, in the imperial court, Di Xin looked down at the countless ministers below, fully aware that he had spoken out of turn.

The joy in his heart vanished instantly, and his eyes, devoid of any emotion, turned to Shang Rong, who had spoken earlier.

Even with her considerable cultivation, Shang Rong trembled under Di Xin's gaze.

The might of the king is terrifying.

Although her body could not bear it, Shang Rong felt only sorrow in her heart.

As a veteran of the previous dynasty, Shang Rong practically watched Di Xin grow up.

It was obvious to everyone that Di Xin was able to ascend the throne not because he was particularly virtuous or brave.

Rather, it's because...

When Di Xin's two elder brothers, Weizi Qi and Weizhong Yan, were born, they were not yet empresses, but rather concubines.

It was against etiquette and not orthodox, which is why the youngest son Di Xin, became the king of the Yin Shang Dynasty.

Although Shang Rong did not handle this matter entirely, it definitely went through his hands and was approved by him.

But he never expected that Di Xin... would be so ignorant and incompetent.

Even Nuwa, the Holy Nüwa of Human Race, was unaware of it.

If... if Shang Rong had known Di Xin's true appearance earlier, even if it were against etiquette, he certainly wouldn't have put Di Xin on the throne.

With a livid face, Shang Rong, defying the might of Di Xin, prepared to speak frankly and offer his advice.

But before he could say anything...

Beside him stood another minister of the Yin Shang. Fei Zhong stepped forward and spoke in a loud voice.

"Your Majesty, the Lady Nüwa Primordial World is an Innate Divine Beings, born with divine virtue; in High Antiquity Mount Buzhou collapsed, the sky tilted to the northwest, and the earth sank to the southeast;"

"The Lady Nüwa Nuwa gathered five-colored stones to mend the sky; therefore, she benefited the people, and the common people established a shrine to repay her."

"Your Majesty's achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; therefore, you shall worship this God of Fortune, so that the four seasons may be peaceful and prosperous, the nation's reign long and prosperous, the rains timely and the disasters may be averted."

"The Lady Nüwa Nuwa is Orthodox God who blesses the country and protects its people; Your Majesty should go and offer incense!"

After hearing this, although Di Xin was still displeased, Di Xin accepted the way out offered by Fei Zhong.

"In that case, permission is granted."

Di Xin's calm voice echoed throughout the court.

In the imperial court, many officials bowed their heads, appearing to agree, but their hearts were filled with turbulent emotions.

The claims made by Fei Zhong and Di Xin were utterly unbelievable.

Yes.

Fei Zhong's description of Lady Nüwa's achievements is not incorrect, but...

What about the Lady Nüwa creating humans?

What about Lady Nüwa who was a saintly mother of Human Race?

This is the most important thing for Human Race! How can we omit it?

Countless ministers of the Yin Shang gazed at the court, Di Xin and Fei Zhong displayed a strange look in their eyes.

This pair of ruler and minister... truly one dared to speak, and the other dared to believe.

Little did they know, Fei Zhong was secretly overjoyed.

Although he was a treacherous minister, Fei Zhong possessed an exceptionally broad range of knowledge.

Just like the minister who spoke earlier, Fei Zhong knew about the Lady Nüwa, whether she had said it before or not.

But...

Could he have said something just now?

If Lady Nüwa was merely an Innate Divine Beings, then it's understandable that Di Xin was unaware of her existence.

But if Lady Nüwa is the Holy Mother of Human Race, then if Di Xin didn't even know who the Holy Mother of Human Race was, then he would seem extremely ignorant.

Although...

At this point, in the minds of the court officials, Di Xin had become synonymous with incompetence and ignorance.

But knowing something in your heart and saying it out loud are two completely different things.

Fei Zhong didn't care what others thought; all he needed to know was what Di Xin thought.

After all...

Lady Nüwa was no ordinary person; she was the Holy Mother of Human Race and Heavenly Dao Sage. How could she possibly be angered by the words of such a lowly person as Nuwa?

Moreover, he didn't speak ill of the Lady Nüwa, it's just that...

He had a mishap in his cultivation some time ago, which damaged his Primordial Spirit, causing him to temporarily forget some things.

Yes, that's it.

Moreover, it wasn't just him; even King Di Xin was the same way. How could the Great King not know about Nüwa, the Holy Mother of the Human Race?

The king must have been diligently cultivating himself every day, and was overworked. When the good news came some time ago, he was overjoyed.

This led to a cultivation Qi Deviation and damage to his Primordial Spirit, which is why he temporarily forgot about it.

"Unfortunately, the situation was too urgent to think of that in time; otherwise, mentioning it subtly would have been much more effective."

While feeling frustrated, Fei Zhong was also plotting in his mind how to subtly present his brilliant plan and then spread it throughout the court.

But...

Fei Zhong never expected this.

He had just finished planning and preparing to build a ladder for Di Xin to step down when Di Xin ascended to heaven.

When the King of Men travels, the scale and grandeur are naturally unimaginable.

The dragon-light sword exhales the color of wind and clouds, the crimson banner sways with the essence of the sun and moon. Willows on the embankment part at dawn with dew from the immortal's palm, stream flowers shine with the clarity of emerald robes; if you wish to know the emperor's ascent to the heavens, you will see the celestial beings of all nations paying homage to the Sagacity.

As the emperor drove out of the south gate of Chaoge, every household burned incense and set up altars, and every family decorated with colorful banners and spread out felt carpets.

King Wu Cheng, Huang Feihu, served as his protector, accompanied by the entire court of civil and military officials.

The officials of the Yin Shang alone formed a line that stretched for thousands of miles.

Add to that the ceremonial guards surrounding the imperial carriage, the accompanying attendants, and the protective army, and it becomes a magnificent dragon stretching for thousands of miles from the sky to the ground.

They marched in a grand procession toward the Nüwa Palace.

Nüwa Palace.

Although it was not Emperor Wa's palace, but rather a place built by the Human Race in response to the Holy Mother Nüwa, the Human Race had many powerful cultivators and skilled craftsmen.

The Nüwa Palace is magnificent, adorned with five-colored gold; pairs of Golden Child hold banners, and jade maidens present ruyi scepters.

A jade hook hangs askew, a crescent moon hangs in the sky; a jeweled canopy sways, ten thousand pairs of colorful phoenixes pay homage to the Dipper.

Beside the azure bed, cranes and phoenixes dance and soar; on the sandalwood throne, dragons and phoenixes dance and fly.

Extraordinary colors flutter and swirl, auspicious clouds rise from the golden censer: wisps of purple mist rise, and silver candles shine brightly.

Even Di Xin, the human king, was awestruck by the magnificence of the Nüwa Palace.

This scale far surpasses even the royal palace of the Yin Shang.

However... although Di Xin was ambitious and fearless, he was not truly a brainless person.

This Nüwa Palace was not built by the Yin Shang, but rather it was passed down from High Antiquity times, and its history is several times longer than that of the Yin Shang.

Moreover, it was built by the ancestors and sages of their Human Race.

Moreover, after the morning court session, he specifically went to look up information about Nüwa.

When he saw the Sage Mother of Human Race, Nüwa, he realized the mistake he had made.

A slip of the tongue in the imperial court, though it may have diminished the king's prestige, was not a major matter.

However, at this moment, within the Nüwa Palace, if one acts rashly and makes another grave mistake, the problem would become extremely serious.

But...

At that very moment.

A strange gust of wind suddenly blew through the neat palaces and magnificent pavilions, entering the Nüwa Palace and lifting the curtains.

The image of Nüwa appears.

Her appearance was beautiful and graceful, like a fairy descended from the heavens.

At this moment, Di Xin's expression suddenly changed. Looking at the statue of Nüwa, all his previous caution and vigilance vanished.

All that's left is one sentence...

"He is a noble and powerful king, possessing wealth across the Four Seas. Though he has six palaces and three harems, none possess such beauty. What a pity..."

Di Xin's eyes gleamed with silver light, and he suddenly spoke, "Bring me my writing brush and ink."

Although the attendant found Di Xin's actions strange, he quickly brought him Di Xin brush and ink.

Di Xin, with his brush deeply moistened with purple ink, picked up his brush and began writing on the pink wall of the imperial palace.

"The phoenix-adorned tent is a magnificent sight, adorned with exquisite gold leaf designs; distant mountains rise in verdant hues, and fluttering sleeves reflect the rosy clouds."

"Pear blossoms, glistening with rain, vie in their beauty; peonies, shrouded in mist, display their alluring charm. If only such captivating beauty could move freely, she would be brought back to Chang'an to serve the emperor."