How bizarre! This world is just so strange!

After returning to the Xiong Bao clan's territory, Wu Wang paced back and forth in his tent, unable to calm his mind even after an hour.

There's definitely a problem!

He was a volunteer from Blue Star who, singing "The Internationale," piloted his spaceship into a wormhole, ready to sacrifice himself to make a trivial contribution to Blue Star. Unexpectedly, he didn't die. Instead, he survived and became the Young Master of a Large Family Clan in the Northern Wilderness, then somehow stumbled step by step to this day.

It's all quite mystical.

His mother, who was once just a beautiful Clan Leader's wife, step by step revealed her true identity. She was the Ancient Ice God who had defeated the Star God and taken control of the Star God's Dao, becoming a sharp sword hanging over the Heaven Palace. He himself had also experienced many encounters in the Human Domain; he had been lifted high by others and thrown to the ground. Now, all signs indicated that he might actually be a character from myths...

What the hell is Eastern Emperor Taiyi? Isn't that title reserved for the Demon Emperor? No, that's not right either. The Demon Emperor seems to be from a different version of the stories passed down, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi appears to be the supreme god in some regional ancient myths of Blue Star. What does that have to do with me? Not even half a Spirit Stone's worth! Calm down, calm down. Today's events might just be a coincidence.

Wu Wang went through the ins and outs of the situation in his mind, replaying and re-evaluating it completely. This time, he saw a clear 'development thread'.

The cause was the Heaven Palace's tactic of sowing discord. The Head Manager had taken action, using the lives of the Liu Family to impact the Human Domain cultivators in an extremely short time, creating a wave of 'questioning'. Being in the midst of it, even though Wu Wang knew it was a scheme by the Heaven Palace, he couldn't help but feel disappointed with the Human Domain.

He chose to protect himself with the Yin and Yang Path and daringly claimed the mandate of Fu Xi. With this, he successfully resolved the crisis. His reputation in the Human Domain surged, and he became a prospective Human Emperor candidate, initially accepted by the cultivators.

In this sense, the Heaven Palace's scheme this time only resulted in them suffering a double loss. But the Heavenly Emperor of the Heaven Palace still achieved his goal. Wu Wang felt disappointed with the Human Domain and began pondering what path to take and how to develop after leaving it.

Originally, Wu Wang had no sense of urgency. He thought he would spend three to five years in the Northern Wilderness, slowly clarifying his future path. But at this time, the pathway through the Dream Realm was abruptly discovered. The Sleep God took him and Jingwei into the dreams of a being from the Outer Sky, where they saw the tragic condition of that being.

Suddenly, Wu Wang was motivated. Even if I don't care about the Human Domain, I must protect my clan members as their Young Master!

At this moment, a thought naturally occurred to Wu Wang: Build a power base.

Looking at it now, my idea has its limitations. What I imagined was to develop a force like that of the Queen Mother of the West, standing tall in the Northern Wilderness and restraining the Heaven Palace.

The true core of this power currently consisted of only three individuals (gods):

Wu Wang;

the Sleep God, the God of Yun Meng;

and the Ice God, Cang Xue.

Though there were only three of them, the power they held was already quite formidable. Wu Wang openly and covertly controlled the Northern Wilderness and had good relations with the upper echelons of the Human Domain, making it easy to ally with them. Furthermore, Wu Wang held the Star God's Dao and the Yin and Yang Path—two top-level Great Daos.

Cang Xue held the lifeblood of the Heaven Palace. While this situation was somewhat twisted, and the Heavenly Emperor, Emperor Shun, was continuously trying to find ways to eliminate this threat, Cang Xue currently possessed the power to deter the Heaven Palace. This provided Wu Wang with enough 'opportunity to grow'.

The Cloud Dream God, despite being hidden for many years, possessed his own unfathomable strength and ancient knowledge of the Great Wilderness. He also had the valuable experience of having once assisted the supreme god and having experienced failure.

The three of us sitting together, establishing a force with the intention of overturning the current cosmic order... Is it really a foolish dream? No, I don't think so. I have a mental advantage that Gods, Divine Spirits, and creatures of the Great Wilderness do not possess. I know how to resist the oppression of the powerful and how to unite weaker beings. But the current problem is... If I am to be Yun Zhongjun's 'leader', and Mother intends to groom me as the next Heavenly Emperor, what if Senior Shen Nong gets wind of this? He might also think it's a plausible idea. Then would I really become the legendary Eastern Emperor Taiyi? The key point is, there's no mention of Eastern Emperor Taiyi having a wife!

Ahem, let's be serious. Isn't that just repeating what Emperor Shun is doing, becoming a second Emperor Shun? Whether for personal desire or for the greater good, this is a question I must carefully consider. Well, putting the matter of Eastern Emperor Taiyi aside for now. At the end of the day, it's just a title, just a codename.

At the time, Wu Wang suppressed such thoughts and forced himself to calm down. He then completed the first summit of 'Heavenly Dao,' the emerging power in the Great Wilderness.

During the meeting, Wu Wang explained the brand-new world they wished to create. He set the path of 'uniting the Hundred Races and resisting the Heaven Palace' and designated 'joining hands with the Human Domain' as the main core task for the current phase.

The three giants of Heavenly Dao each had their own developmental directions for the days to come.

Wu Wang's main responsibility was to liaise with the Human Domain, aid them, and oppose the Heaven Palace.

While maintaining deterrence against the Heaven Palace, Cang Xue would utilize the influence of the Star God Cult to carve out a 'test field' in the Northern Wilderness. There, they intended to establish schools, promote education, cultivate talent, and nurture the sprouts of a new order.

Next, Wu Wang would enter dream training. Yun Zhongjun would extend the passage of time in the Dream Realm, allowing progress at the rate of a hundred years within the dream for every year outside. This would enable Wu Wang to master the Stars and the Yin and Yang Path faster. Wu Wang would also use the prolonged time in the dream to write some enlightening tales and spread them throughout the Northern Wilderness.

Once the seedlings of order were successfully born, and Wu Wang stepped into the Transcendent Realm—taking his first steps into the ranks of the Great Wilderness's mighty—the 'Heavenly Dao' force would naturally welcome its first period of rapid development.

The Sleep God had many varied tasks to accomplish. On one hand, he had to maintain Wu Wang's Dream Realm, allowing Wu Wang to use the next three to five years as if they were three to five hundred years. On the other hand, using the Dao of Ice, he had to peer into the Dream Realms of beings from the Outer Sky, painting a portrait of the myriad lives beyond for the Heavenly Dao force. At the same time, the Sleep God also had to monitor changes to the Great Dao between Heaven and Earth and watch for any Heaven Palace conspiracies or schemes, allowing them to respond in advance.

In short, it was a case of the capable bearing the brunt of the work. And yet the Sleep God, Yun Zhongjun, far from having any complaints, actually seemed to relish the tasks. The flame of the strongest supporting god from the third divine generation began burning inside him again...

Heavenly Dao. Utterly just and selfless, devoid of emotion and righteousness.

As creatures of flesh and blood, or Divine Spirits who also possess human desires, can we truly become the Heavenly Dao that reigns above all beings?

A sliver of morning light penetrated a gap in the tent, shining on Wu Wang's face. He chuckled softly, a sharp gleam flickering in his eyes.

Who can say for sure what the future holds? Whether I'm Eastern Emperor Taiyi or not, in the end, I am still myself—Wu Wang, a stranger in a foreign land, an ordinary person wishing to make the world before me a better place. Perhaps there will be many Eastern Emperor Taiyis in the future. Taiyi: the beginning of Heaven and Earth, the source of all things.

Wu Wang raised his eyebrows slightly. He stood still behind the tent's entrance, his heart brimming with deep realizations. But he pushed these thoughts aside for now; there was no hurry to delve into or feel anything at this moment. Xiaolan was to return to the Human Domain to join the battle today, and naturally, he would see her off.

...

"Fairy Ling is really going back?" Hearing Wu Wang say this, Lin Suqing appeared somewhat startled.

Lin Suqing asked, "Young Master, are you not going to persuade her? The Human Domain is about to go to war with the Heaven Palace. It might not be safe on the road at this time."

"She wants to go back for the battle," Wu Wang said with a smile. "She has her own thoughts and her own stance; we can only respect that."

Jingwei, who was nearby, pondered for a moment. Wu Wang asked nervously, "What? Do you perhaps want to go back too?"

"We won't be of much help if we go back," Jingwei replied softly, her fingers twisting a lock of hair. "Considering the current situation, it seems some uncles and elders are nearing the end of their Lifespans. My father is likely using your enfeoffment as a pretext to deliberately cause trouble.

"He won't let the nascent strength of the Human Domain suffer too much loss; this war is sure to be much sound and fury signifying nothing.

"Striking with full force amidst feints and solid attacks—this is a strategy Father frequently uses."

Wu Wang was pleasantly surprised and laughed. "You understand these matters? You'll have to offer me more advice in the future."

"No way." Jingwei's gaze drifted to the side, her pretty face flushing faintly, and she said no more.

From outside the tent came Ming Snake's call, "Young Master, Fairy Ling is ready to depart."

"Mhm," Wu Wang responded, looking towards Lin Suqing and Jingwei.

Jingwei said, "You go and see her off. I'll stay here. Those seniors from the Xuan Nu Sect look at me in a way that makes me uncomfortable."

Lin Suqing also smiled and said, "I'll keep Princess Jingwei company here. Young Master, don't dally too long."

Wu Wang coughed dryly and turned to leave the tent.

This time, as Ling Xiaolan headed back to the Human Domain, she was naturally escorted by Ming Snake. Ming Snake played her role as a mount well. Though not one for direct riding, her Divine Skills of moving Heaven and Earth and transporting beings tens of thousands of miles were not something ordinary mounts could compare to.

Before leaving, Ling Xiaolan's gaze was filled with reluctance. Although after yesterday's embrace she couldn't control herself and ended up bathing twelve times, she knew she had grown somewhat reluctant to part. She looked at Wu Wang, her almond eyes shining and her lips curved into a gentle smile. Then, she took a veil from her sleeve and handed it to him. "Could you help me put this on?"

"Certainly," Wu Wang agreed without a second thought. He then held the veil, somewhat at a loss as to how to proceed.

I can't touch her; touching her would cause me to faint, and so many people are watching. I, the venerable Young Master Xiong, have my reputation to consider!

Wu Wang took a light breath, and with a gentle touch, placed the veil over Fairy Ling's face.

She looked up at Wu Wang and said softly, "I won't take it off again until I see you next."

Her tender and soft words caused Wu Wang's face to flush slightly. The nearby members of the Xuan Nu Sect, along with hundreds of Immortal Soldiers and several of their leaders, all revealed knowing smiles. Not far behind them, Ming Snake silently opened a rift in Heaven and Earth; the rift even seemed to slide forward...

「Departure」

Ling Xiaolan lingered in her farewell, her gaze unwilling to leave Wu Wang for even a moment. Wu Wang waved with a smile, feeling an inexplicable emptiness in his heart. She said she would return after the conflict was settled. Wu Wang also said that once he had rested enough in the Northern Wilderness, he would find an opportunity to return to the Human Domain.

Only Ming Snake seemed a bit 'oblivious to romance.' She pushed the rift in Heaven and Earth forward, directly enveloping Ling Xiaolan, before flashing into it herself.

Ming Snake: ... Hmph, as if maintaining a passage through Heaven and Earth doesn't consume Divine Power!

Wu Wang sighed softly. He stood quietly on the hillside for a while, waiting for Ming Snake to return, before finally going back to his own tent with peace of mind.

In Lin Suqing's tent, Jingwei watched this unfold, her lips pursing slightly.

"AHEM!" Lin Suqing approached from behind, resting her hand on Jingwei's shoulder. With her head peeking over, she smiled and said, "Shall we play a game of chess to lighten the mood?"

"Alright," Jingwei replied, a comfortable smile forming on her lips.

Watching her, Lin Suqing silently exclaimed to herself, That lousy Young Master really has some incredible luck. If it were me, I would have blown up long ago!

Wu Wang adjusted his mood for a while. He intended to go to Lin Suqing's tent to play and relax his mind, which had been somewhat tense since last night. But before he could step out, he was caught by General Xiong San.

"Young Master, Young Master! Come with me! I've prepared a grand feast for you!"

"A grand feast?" Wu Wang was clueless. "Do we have something to celebrate?"

General Xiong San smiled and said, "Just come with me." Then, Wu Wang was half-dragged and half-led by Xiong San to a sparse forest outside the clan's territory.

Upon entering, Wu Wang detected the rich scent of barbecue. Within that aroma, there seemed to be a hint of... an indescribable fragrance. Just one whiff made his blood surge. When he arrived in the forest clearing, Wu Wang saw a solitary barbecue grill. Beside it, several young women dressed in simple leather skirts and blouses were brushing on a variety of rich sauces procured from the Human Domain.

"Just this?" Wu Wang muttered in confusion. "This hardly counts as a grand feast."

"Young Master, this Spirit Beast is a fine creature! I scoured all the markets to find it. Its name is unknown, but eating its meat—it's beneficial for producing offspring!" General Xiong San's thick eyebrows twitched repeatedly.

The corners of Wu Wang's mouth twitched. What use is this thing to me? At this stage, I—! Cough, I'll definitely need it in the future.

With this thought in mind, Wu Wang calmly walked over and took his seat. A young woman beside him held a small knife and sliced the meat, delivering the succulent roast to him.

"General, join me," Wu Wang invited.

"No, no," General Xiong San waved his hand. "The kids at home are already a handful."

Wu Wang could only smile silently at this, savoring the delicious roast meat and contemplating the grand matters of the world.

Heavenly Dao currently only has the three of us—gods—which is sufficient for now. To join our 'Heavenly Dao' or to get in touch with the core 'Taiyi' organization, one must possess formidable strength and influence in the world. The person I most want to recruit is actually Jingwei's father, my prospective father-in-law—Shen Nong. But Shen Nong's end is nearing, and he bears many responsibilities for the Human Domain.

Senior Shen Nong must not know of the existence of Heavenly Dao. This thought arose in Wu Wang's heart, and he made it incredibly firm.

Who else is a suitable candidate for recruitment? The compassionate and easily swayed Young Master? Although a good prospect, this Young Master is too deeply tied to the Heaven Palace and operates under the watchful eye of Heavenly Emperor Emperor Shun, making it difficult to act. To recruit this Young Master, we would have to wait until Heavenly Dao has developed fully, is able to significantly influence the Great Wilderness, and can stand up directly to Emperor Shun. Discussing this now is still premature.

Subsequently, Wu Wang realized another problem: How will we obtain enough Divine Power in the Northern Wilderness? The Women's Country of the Western Wilderness. Ah, Jiayi! The King of the Women's Country! The former King who sacrificed herself to protect the country is also the sole practitioner of the method of becoming a god through collective will! If the method of becoming a god is linked to the collective will of living beings, wouldn't that fundamentally elevate the standing of living beings in the world?

Wu Wang's eyes lit up, and even the roast meat in his mouth seemed more energizing.

Why not redefine the concept of Divine Spirits? Why not create and unite Acquired Gods to replace Innate Gods in the world, making this an important route for the development of Heavenly Dao! However, becoming a god through collective will would take some time. Right now, I need Divine Power. Divine Power isn't only for tempering the body and forging a stronger combat physique. Ming Snake also needs Divine Power to continue growing stronger. If Mother and the Cloud Dream God could receive an ample supply of Divine Power, they too would be able to unleash more of their strength. Of course, there's also Jingwei... If she desires to become stronger, then I will never allow her to fall behind as we move forward. Where can we seize Divine Power? Going round and round, the issue circles back to the original point. The Human Domain is campaigning against the Heaven Palace. Heavenly Dao must also intervene, seize Divine Power, and hunt down Innate Gods!

Suddenly, Wu Wang felt a surge of heat expanding in his chest. He calmly pulled a few blankets from his sleeve, placed them on his lap, and his eyes, reflecting the crackling firelight, narrowed as he fell into deep thought.

This time, I should try observing from an outsider's perspective, allowing my view to extend beyond the internal affairs of the Human Domain.

The young women nearby exchanged puzzled looks. Weren't we told we'd have a chance to... interact with the Young Master? How come...

General Xiong San gestured, and the young women bowed their heads and retreated. Afterward, the General watched Wu Wang, who was deep in contemplation, with concern.

Could it be that in addition to enhancing virility, this Spirit Beast meat also clarifies one's thoughts? This... this is problematic!

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