The First Demon of the Chan Sect
Chapter 411 - 99 Fu Xi Attains the Dao, Shennong Takes the Throne

Chapter 411: Chapter 99 Fu Xi Attains the Dao, Shennong Takes the Throne

Time, for the Human Clan on the land of Huaxia, is the least valuable, yet it is precisely what Emperor Fuxi now needs the most.

Years have passed since the battle in the Yin Yang Realm, and it has been a significant time since Fuxi ascended as the Human Emperor. During this period, the Human Clan has made substantial advancements. Although still unable to completely shed their most primal states of life, they have cast off their savage aura, stepping into a great era of the rise of the Human Clan.

Human Clan Sacred Land, Chen Capital.

Inside the grand hall, Fuxi and Lie Mountain sit opposite each other, with a delicate tea set placed on the small table in front of them. On one side, boiling water steams incessantly, bubbling continually like a shrieking monkey.

Fuxi, observing the increasingly mature Lie Mountain before him, spoke, "Lie Mountain, the palpitations within my heart grow stronger. It seems the time for achieving the Heavenly Emperor’s throne is near!"

Lie Mountain, with his simple smile and rubbing his two ox horns on his head, replied, "Master Uncle, isn’t this a good thing? Why the distress?"

"Alas, it is hard for me to part with the tribe, and even more with these beloved clanspeople. I am also worried you might not handle the internal affairs of the tribe well!" Fuxi sighed helplessly, shaking his head and taking the steaming hot teapot, pouring a full pot.

"Hehe..." Lie Mountain continued smiling foolishly, yet this foolish smile seemed to contain a hint of bitterness.

"Succeeding as the Human Emperor is an innate responsibility you cannot escape. Do not disappoint the Holy Father!" Fuxi stood up, patted Lie Mountain’s shoulder, and said, "Some things require your life’s dedication to guard, even if you know the outcome is your soul scattering, you must protect them!"

...

The next day, a shocking piece of news spread from Chen Capital and like wings attached, it swiftly traveled overseas, covering the entire Huaxia Divine Land like a blanket.

Dongsheng Divine Continent.

"Hey, have you heard? Our Human Emperor Fuxi will pass his title to Shennong Lie Mountain in nine years!"

"Yeah, it’s been crazy across the Huaxia land! But Shennong deserves it!"

"Indeed, Shennong has promoted the Five Grains, and the medical path throughout Huaxia Land, his contributions to the state are significant."

In the Four Great Continents and Overseas Immortal Mountains, every Saint Realm discussed this matter, signaling the arrival of a prosperous era for Huaxia.

In the remaining nine years, all tribal leaders began traveling to the Human Clan Sacred Land, Chen Capital.

Chen Capital, at the high platform where Fuxi was crowned Human Emperor years ago, Fuxi adorned in smooth beast skin clothing, ascended the high platform. The platform, facing the direction of the East Pole, was set with statues of Taiching Saint, Holy Mother Nuwa, Earth Queen, Saintly Father Li Qingming, and the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi erected in sequence.

In front of the statues stood a massive jade tripod, five feet high, with incense burning vigorously inside it. Directly in front of the giant tripod was a long table, loaded with various sacrificial offerings, all ceremonial requirements fulfilled.

Below the platform, the crowd, watching the curling smoke, did not dare to speak loudly, fearing to profane the saints.

Looking up at the sky, Sui Ren, who presided over the succession ceremony, clad in a green Daoist robe and wearing a Purple Jade Gold Crown, stepped onto the platform and declared loudly, "The grand ceremony begins!" Lighting a stick of sandalwood incense, he handed it to Fuxi.

Fuxi, with a respectful demeanor, took the incense, first bowing in the direction of Nuwa Palace, then respectfully bowing towards East Sea Penglai Island and East Kunlun Mountain.

After Fuxi’s three bows, the sky suddenly filled with countless auspicious clouds, the rosy light reflecting across Chen Capital, with endless celestial music softly echoing, invigorating the spirits of all clanspeople in Chen Capital.

Sui Ren, unsurprised, knew that though the Human Emperor’s succession wasn’t earth-shattering, the necessary festive atmosphere was still required.

"Human Emperor Fuxi, born in Fenggun Tribe, is the son of Thunder God’s mark on his mother Hua Xu. Gifted from a young age, and a disciple of Taiqing Daoist Venerable. Since his ascension, he has been diligent and never slackened..." Sui Ren, amidst the auspicious clouds, began a long narrative, detailing Fuxi’s journey from a mere beast to his current live deeds.

"In this rugged history of blood and tears, Fuxi created nets, pioneered the way of animal husbandry, left behind runes for recording events, and mastered the rebellious creation of the Eight Diagrams. From then on, the Human Clan consciously began writing and practicing laws, understanding the Heavenly Dao through the Innate Eight Diagrams, and marital customs were increasingly perfected."

Although the assembly appreciated Fuxi’s benevolence, they had never heard such detailed deeds before, thus, they listened intently.

"Fuxi’s saintly virtue is as notable as the sun and the moon, thus he is honored as Tai Hao. Today, his merit is fulfilled, and he should retire!" As Sui Ren uttered the last word, dragons’ roars resonated through the void. Suddenly, nine Divine Dragons soared out from the Nine Dragon Crown above Fuxi’s head, their majestic forms flying in the void, their roars echoing across Huaxia Divine Land.

"Boom!"

An immense aura of terror descended, and surrounded by the nine dragons, Li Qingming in a green Daoist robe stepped forth, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Sui Ren, startled, quickly knelt to the ground, shouting, "Disciple Sui Ren pays respect to Master!"

"Human Fuxi, meets the Saintly Father, peace be to you, Saintly Father!"

"My heavens, it’s the Saintly Father!"

"Quiet, child, stop your babbling, and bow quickly!"

Seeing Emperor Xi’s gesture, the crowd of the Human Clan below was also stirred, dropping to their knees and loudly exclaiming: "We greet the Holy Father, may peace be upon the Holy Father!"

Li Qingming gave a helpless smile, and with a gentle wave of his hand, he said, "No need for such formalities!"

"Buzz!"

An invisible force, centered around Li Qingming, spread out in all directions, lifting everyone who was kneeling.

"Lie Mountain, come here!" Li Qingming called to Lie Mountain, who was standing on the other side of the platform.

The naive young man chuckled and walked up to Li Qingming in a few steps.

"Lie Mountain, the clan leader of the Lie Mountain Tribe, is renowned for his virtue, generosity, and kindness. He indeed has merits in Huaxia Land. After Emperor Fuxi abdicates, Lie Mountain shall succeed him! Rise, Nine Dragon Crown!" Li Qingming gestured for Lie Mountain to kneel, touched the center of his eyebrows with a point, and a flash of crimson disappeared.

"Roar!"

Above the heavenly vault, nine Divine Dragons once again cried out and swiftly transformed into a surge of golden energy, falling upon Lie Mountain’s head.

Emperor Xi nodded towards Li Qingming and proclaimed, "From this moment, Lie Mountain will be the Shared Ruler of the Human Clan, honored as Shennong!"

"Long live Emperor Xi! Long live Emperor Shennong!"

The crowd below jubilated, having long known the fame of Shennong, and they fully accepted the transition of power from Emperor Xi to Shennong.

At that moment, they joyfully shouted, unrestrainedly expressing their joy.

"Whoosh!"

From the east, auspicious qi descends from the Nine Heavens – it’s Master Xuan Du of Taiching Saint’s student lineage, riding clouds through the sky.

Xuan Du respectfully saluted Li Qingming and then descended from the cloud to speak to Emperor Xi: "Presenting the Decree of Taiqing Daoist Venerable!"

Emperor Xi hurriedly performed a thrice kneeling and nine-bowing salute towards East Kunlun, shouting, "Disciple Fuxi accepts the order!"

Xuan Du nodded, stretched his arms forward, and after a flash of light, a scroll of lustrous white fabric appeared.

Xuan Du reverently unfolded the fabric and read, "Decree: Originally, Emperor Xi of the Demon Race, though having studied under Tao Ancestor, has not proven the Primordial Chaos. Considering his devotion to his people, he got involved in the Witch Demon War, ultimately perishing and losing his cultivation. After several reincarnations, he was reborn as a human, showing devotion to the state and achieving complete virtue. Now, I appoint you as the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Clan, hasten to the Fire Cloud Cave to cultivate in seclusion, you may not leave the Fire Cloud Cave unless it’s a significant matter! This is the decree!"

Again, Emperor Xi respectfully saluted towards East Kunlun, saying, "Thank you, Master, for your profound favor!"

As his voice fell, the Beast Skin Clothing on Emperor Xi disappeared, replaced by black and white Yin Yang Taoist Robe, returning to his original state, as elegant as ever. His aura became ethereal, yet there was an oppressive might like Mount Tai bearing down, with a faint wheel of Xuanhuang golden circle hanging behind his head.

"Rumble!"

Suddenly, rolling Merit Clouds surged in the sky. The entire Cangqiong echoed with thunder as the endless auspicious clouds gathered above Chen Capital.

In a moment, the endless auspicious clouds divided into three parts, approximately twenty percent of the Merit flew toward East Kunlun Mountain, about sixty percent of the Merit turned into a golden pillar of light, enveloping Emperor Xi. As for the remaining twenty percent, it transformed into a million segments, flying towards Huaxia Divine Land.

Without any hesitation, Emperor Xi immediately began refining the Merit while seated in meditation. Under the effect of this boundless Merit, his originally stagnant Late Quasi-Saint cultivation level began continuously rising, escalating his momentum considerably, soon elevating from Late Quasi-Saint level to the Sub-Saint Realm.

Eventually, he broke through the Primordial Barrier and achieved enlightenment in one go! The profound and boundless aura instantly spread across the entire Huaxia Land, oppressing countless cultivators to the ground. Even if it hadn’t been for Li Qingming imposing control, Chen Capital might not have been spared!

"Congratulations to Emperor Xi for breaking through the Heavenly Dao’s shackles and achieving enlightenment as a Saint!"

"Congratulations to Emperor Xi for achieving enlightenment as a Saint!"

The people of Chen Capital cheered even more, as the Human Clan now had a Saint among them, challenging anyone to confront the prowess of the Human Clan.

Master Xuan Du, watching Emperor Xi ascend to a Saint, silently praised him in his heart, but he did not leave time for celebratory joy. Waving his hand, an incredibly luxurious Nine Dragon Incense Chariot suddenly appeared in front of Emperor Xi.

Emperor Xi understood and nodded to Xuan Du, casting a regretful glance at Chen Capital, then instantly boarded the Nine Dragon Chariot, heading straight for Fire Cloud Cave.

Emperor Xi has become enlightened, moving towards Fire Cloud Cave. Shennong still knelt on the ground, and all the people of Chen Capital knelt too, lamenting emotionally, "Farewell, Emperor Xi! Farewell, Emperor Xi!"

At this moment, a hearty voice suddenly echoed through the Void: "Brother Shennong, in the future you shall establish eternal merits for the Human Clan, your brother awaits you in Fire Cloud Cave!"

Tears brimming in his eyes, Shennong kowtowed fervently, "Shennong will not disgrace the name of his Brother, and will do his utmost to protect the Human Clan!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we invite you to vote, recommend, or leave a monthly ticket on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)