116: Chapter 116 Succession as the Supreme Ruler of Humanity

"Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth?"

Within the core territory of the Human Race, a Daoist wearing Daoist robes with a plump figure looked at his Disciple with horror.

"Good Disciple, do you really intend to do this?"

Duobao looked at Zhuanxu and asked again, hoping he had misheard.

Zhuanxu did not hesitate in the slightest; he bowed to Duobao with a resolute tone: "Master, this Disciple has already made up his mind; this is no joke."

Daoist Duobao frowned, the smile on his face completely fading, replaced by deep solemnity:

"Do you know what Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth implies? Cutting off the interaction between Mortals and Immortals will inevitably lead to a deterioration of relations with most factions in the Primordial World."

"Especially since the Western Sect is among them..."

And my Jie Sect.

The latter half of the sentence was hidden in Duobao's heart.

Among the four Sects of the Saints, the Jie Sect and the Western Sect had the most Disciples.

Because there were so many Disciples, the Luck enjoyed by most outer Disciples and Named Disciples was negligible,

It could only be used for self-preservation and provided almost no bonus to Cultivation.

Now that they had finally found the Human Race, a major source of Luck, these Disciples had all come to the Human Race to earn Luck.

If Zhuanxu were to drive them all away and cut off this path of Mortal Luck, he would inevitably push the Human Race into becoming the target of public criticism.

Upon hearing this, Zhuanxu looked at Duobao with firm eyes and spoke slowly:

"Master, this Disciple is naturally aware of the dangers involved."

"However... this is this Disciple's path."

Daoist Duobao looked at the iron-willed Zhuanxu before him, sighed for a long time, the solemnity in his eyes turning into helplessness, and finally gave in.

He turned his back to look at the curling smoke from the cooking fires of the Human Race's Mortals, his voice low:

"Very well, since you have decided on this path, as your Master, I will no longer stop you."

Zhuanxu's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he bowed respectfully:

"Thank you for your understanding, Master!"

Duobao turned around, his plump face full of gravity, and exhorted him word by word:

"If you want to perform Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth, cut off private communication between Mortals and Immortals, and block foreign races from plundering the Human Race's Luck, you must at least accomplish three things; none can be missing."

Zhuanxu raised his eyes, his gaze focused: "Please speak, Master, this Disciple will remember it well."

"First, become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

"As the executor of Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth, you must possess formidable strength."

"Second, you must first sever all worship of foreign races within the territory of the Human Race."

"First, kill or expel all foreign races that are absorbing the Human Race's Luck."

"Third, obtain the help of the Human Race's Heavenly Sovereign."

"You will execute Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth, which will inevitably change the pattern of Mortals and Immortals in the Human Race. Foreign races will certainly pressure the Human Race; you must have the Heavenly Sovereign support your actions to successfully carry out Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth."

Zhuanxu listened intently, every word engraving itself into his heart. He clenched his fingertips slightly, firmly carving these three things into his mind, his expression becoming increasingly solemn, and he bowed deeply to Duobao once more.

"Thank you for your guidance, Revered Master."

Duobao gave a light hum, then after giving some instructions, he fled towards Jinao Island.

He needed to inform his Revered Master of this important matter.

To let the Jie Sect make plans early.

...

After leaving the territory of the Human Race, the power of the Heavenly Dao permeated the air.

Guided by his Revered Master's Shangqing Qi, Duobao arrived at Biyou Palace in an instant.

Duobao stood in the hall and bowed respectfully towards the cloud bed ahead.

"Duobao pays respects to Revered Master!"

On the cloud bed, the Revered Master of Heaven slowly opened his eyes, his gaze profound, seeing through Duobao's thoughts at a glance. His voice was deep and resounded throughout the hall:

"Duobao, you are not in the Human Race teaching Zhuanxu, so why have you returned to Jinao Island in such a hurry?"

In the core area of the Human Race's Mortals, the power of Humanity and the Luck of the Human Race permeated the area, making it impossible for the Heavenly Dao to investigate.

Upon hearing this, Duobao spoke with a grave tone, telling the whole story:

"Reporting to Revered Master, this Disciple has an important matter to report!"

"The Human Race's Zhuanxu, whom this Disciple is teaching, wishes to perform the act of Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth, to cut off private communication between Mortals and Immortals, expel foreign Cultivators who are absorbing Luck within the Human Race's territory, and forbid Mortals from worshipping alien deities, in order to stabilize the Foundation of the Human Race."

The Revered Master of Heaven flashed a look of surprise upon hearing this.

"Oh? The achievement of the first Emperor is actually Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth?"

"Worthy of being the Common Sovereign of the eternal world."

Duobao looked at the Revered Master of Heaven, his tone worried: "Revered Master, the Human Race's Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth will have a great impact on my Jie Sect."

"Should the Jie Sect prepare early?"

The Revered Master of Heaven shook his head lightly, his tone calm, unconcerned with the Jie Sect's Luck.

"No need, just let things take their natural course."

"The doctrine of the Jie Sect is to seize a glimmer of life. If Jie Sect Disciples cannot gain Luck from Mortals, they can also earn Luck from other Cultivators."

"Duobao, after you return to the Human Race, cooperate fully with Zhuanxu's affairs."

"Pass on my order: any outer or Named Disciples who are earning Luck within the territory of the Human Race are to be recalled to Jinao Island immediately. They are not to be enemies with the Human Race, and they are not to obstruct the matter of Severing the Connection Between Heaven and Earth."

Daoist Duobao bowed and accepted the order immediately:

"This Disciple will strictly obey Revered Master's decree!"

The Revered Master of Heaven waved his hand, closed his eyes again to Cultivate his mind, and comprehended the Heavenly Dao:

"Go, assist Zhuanxu well."

"This Disciple obeys."

Daoist Duobao bowed again, then slowly exited Biyou Palace, the heavy stone hanging in his heart finally dropping.

With the Revered Master of Heaven's decree, he could finally fully assist Zhuanxu.

...

In the Primordial World, time flowed on.

Another thirty years passed.

Over these thirty years, under the teachings of Duobao and Shaohao, Zhuanxu's cultivation and political acumen had both progressed further.

Seeing that Zhuanxu had grown up, Human Emperor Xuanyuan felt that his Heart-Nature, cultivation, and ability to govern were all sufficient to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Human Race, so he decided to abdicate and pass on the position to complete the Legacy of the Human Race's Common Sovereign.

On this day, above the Human Race's core altar, auspicious clouds swirled, and the Luck of Humanity surged and rolled.

The Heavenly Sovereign, Earthly Sovereign, and the Three Ancestors arrived in person; the Ancestor of Writing, Cangjie, and the Ancestor of Weapons, Chiyou, were all present; Shaohao and Daoist Duobao stood on both sides, while the people of the Human Race stood below the altar.

Witnessing the change of the Human Race's Common Sovereign.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan, dressed in luxurious imperial robes and holding the xuanyuan sword, stood at the highest point of the altar. He gazed at Zhuanxu below, his voice loud and clear, resounding throughout the entire territory of the Human Race:

"Zhuanxu possesses exceptional talent, a firm Heart-Nature, cares for all the people of the Human Race, is diligent in his cultivation, and has excellent methods of governing; he is sufficient to shoulder the position of the Human Race's Common Sovereign!"

"Today, I am willing to abdicate and pass on the position of the Human Race's Common Sovereign to Zhuanxu!"

As his voice fell, the whole scene fell silent, followed by an earth-shattering cheer.

Countless clansmen knelt and kowtowed, shouting in unison:

"Welcome, Common Sovereign Zhuanxu!"

"May the Human Race prosper and last for eternity!"

Dressed in black imperial robes, Zhuanxu stepped onto the altar step by step and bowed respectfully to Human Emperor Xuanyuan:

"Grandson Zhuanxu pays respects to Grandfather. Having received Grandfather's deep love and the trust of the clansmen, I will certainly not fail the heavy trust placed in me. I will protect the Human Race and make it flourish!"

Looking at Zhuanxu before him, Human Emperor Xuanyuan's eyes were full of gratification as he personally passed the authority of the Human Race's Common Sovereign to him.

"From now on, you are the Common Sovereign of the Human Race!"

Feeling the surging Luck, Zhuanxu walked to the very front of the altar with a firm expression, accepting the cheers and reverence of his clansmen.