CHAPTER 936: CHAPTER 955: HATRED HIGHER THAN THE HEAVENS—HOW CAN IT BE LET GO?

Inside the Heavenly Emperor Palace!

Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, surrounded by emptiness, with only the Five-Colored Divine Stone hovering before him, and a wisp of Hongmeng Purple Qi flickering in his palm.

The Five-Colored Divine Stone is a heavenly treasure, capable of mending the fractured Heavenly Vault, while the Hongmeng Purple Qi is an essential item for becoming a Saint, and these two items together can create a new Saint.

Ye Xuan was deep in thought, his eyes slightly narrowed as he fixed his gaze on these two treasures, not knowing what he was pondering, but his eyelids twitched slightly, indicating his heart was not at peace.

"The position of Heavenly Dao Saint is alluring, but it’s also a dead end, and it’s bound by the Heavenly Dao. This Saint Position seems tempting, but it’s also a big hidden threat for our Heavenly Court." Ye Xuan muttered to himself with a frown.

The Saint Position is singular, yet deciding whom to bestow it upon is a dilemma.

The original members of the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, whether it’s Kong Xuan or Kunpeng, or even Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, they all deserve to become Saints.

Moreover, with the addition of the Ancient Demon Court, Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun are also suitable candidates. Whoever among them becomes a Saint would be a great support to Ye Xuan.

However, human nature is most complex. The Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, under his leadership, may seem united as iron and even show a united front, but the opportunity to become a Saint is too significant. If Ye Xuan favors one person, it would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among others.

Of course, no one dares to voice dissent, but Ye Xuan deeply understands that as the supreme ruler of the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, if he can’t convince his subordinates, he has failed greatly as a superior.

Buzz!

Ye Xuan motioned to collect the Hongmeng Purple Qi and the Five-Colored Divine Stone, as he hadn’t decided yet whom to give the chance to become a Saint, and there was a bit of selfishness in Ye Xuan.

Yes, selfishness.

He was now at the peak of the Heavenly Dao Third Tribulation, just a step away from the Heavenly Dao Fourth Tribulation. If he created a new Saint now and that person grew ambitious and slipped out of his control, it would not be the outcome he wanted.

Ye Xuan trusted no one, not even his most loyal subordinates, because he understood the principle that loyalty was the result of his combination of reward and power.

Kunpeng, Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, even the Two Emperors of the Demon Race, were such, and perhaps only Kong Xuan had a brotherly connection with him, not belonging to this category.

However, Ye Xuan also understood that the cultivation of these Quasi-Saints didn’t differ much. If he favored someone, others would surely be dissatisfied, so Ye Xuan must consider carefully who to give the chance to become a Saint.

But before that, what Ye Xuan needed to do was to survive the Heavenly Dao Fourth Tribulation, because only by continually growing stronger could he truly control the future.

Moreover, the appearance of Daode Tianzun Laozi put great pressure on him. The opponent was a Saint comparable to the Heavenly Dao Fifth Tribulation, and without the Silent Annihilation Battle Armor, he would have likely died at Laozi’s hands.

Besides Daode Tianzun Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, the Western Two Saints, and Houtu had also become enemies with him, and Ye Xuan was someone who always avenged his grievances. He never forgot to settle accounts with these major Saints.

Through the battle of the Heavenly Mending feast, Ye Xuan realized one thing: besides the Saints of the Heavenly Dao, there were alternative Achievers within the Three Realms.

He only knew of the Three Emperors of the Human Clan now, and if he was not mistaken, the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou was definitely another alternative Achiever, though Ye Xuan couldn’t be sure if there were others.

As the saying goes, one must not have the heart to harm the tiger, but the tiger always has the heart to harm. Only by continually making oneself stronger can one truly be fearless of any formidable enemy and crush everything with power.

Therefore, Ye Xuan now needed to focus on cultivation and quickly step into the Heavenly Dao Fourth Tribulation.

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At the same time.

Illusion Sea Stars, void manifests with life.

A nameless high mountain floated between illusion and reality, with a black stone stele rooted at its peak, with three large characters inscribed: Fire Cloud Cave!

Fire Cloud Cave, the place where the Three Emperors of the Human Clan reside in seclusion, suppressing the fortune of the Human Clan, ensuring its prosperity and eternal prominence as the protagonist between Heaven and Earth.

Among the Three Emperors of the Human Clan, Fu Xi was the leader, his face somber with continuous sighs, all because Nuwa’s body was damaged, sitting cross-legged in a pool of golden Spirit Pond, evidently healing herself.

"Sigh!"

A turbid breath was exhaled from Nuwa’s mouth, and as her eyes gradually opened, her once pale face turned ruddy.

"Big brother!"

Nuwa stood up from the golden Spirit Pond, first bowing to Fu Xi, then gratefully bowing to Shennong and Xuanyuan, thanking them for saving her life.

"Daoist Nuwa, escaping from Ye Xuan was because Fu Xi implored Laozi to act. Otherwise, the three of us trapped in Fire Cloud Cave could not have rescued you," Shennong sighed.

"Daoist Nuwa, from now on, you should cultivate in peace here in Fire Cloud Cave and not provoke Ye Xuan again. Only this way can you survive this great calamity," Xuanyuan advised.

"Survive the great calamity of Heaven and Earth?"

Nuwa sneered at herself as she slowly raised her hands, no longer possessing the power of the Heavenly Dao, only the cultivation of a Quasi-Saint.

"Two Daoists, I have already lost my Saint Position. Could there be a greater calamity than this?" Nuwa’s voice was hoarse, her lips seemingly about to be bitten through. The hatred in her words was chilling, her eyes slightly red, showing her extreme hatred for Ye Xuan.

It’s not surprising for Nuwa to be like this, as a dignified Saint of the Heavenly Dao, being suddenly pulled down and trampled like a dead dog by Ye Xuan was something she couldn’t accept.

"Brother!"

Suddenly, tears welled in Nuwa’s eyes as she looked up at Fu Xi, saying, "You are the Three Emperors of the Human Clan, alternative Achievers with the fortune of the Human Clan. Your cultivation is no less than Yuanshi Tianzun. If you stand up for your little sister, Ye Xuan will surely...!"

"Little sister!"

Suddenly, Fu Xi sternly reprimanded, interrupting Nuwa with a roar: "Aren’t you done causing trouble?"

"Do you know that in saving your life, we pleaded with Laozi at the cost of the Human Clan’s fortune, which is why he intervened? If you persist in being enemies with Ye Xuan, no one will be able to save you in the future."

"Brother...brother...I acknowledge my mistake."

With a furious Fu Xi, Nuwa dared not further express her myriad hatreds towards Ye Xuan in front of him, and hastily apologized with a bow.

Watching Nuwa, Fu Xi felt a deep pain. Despite his sister’s hatred towards Ye Xuan, he couldn’t ignore her fall from the Saint Position.

However, Fu Xi knew that Ye Xuan’s grand momentum was already established, and they, the Three Emperors of the Human Clan, were to remain in Fire Cloud Cave forever. If they stepped out, the Human Clan’s fortune would dissipate, and they would become culprits in the cataclysm overwhelming the world, causing the extinction of the Human Clan in this great era.

"Little sister, you must stay here in Fire Cloud Cave and cultivate in peace from now on. Do not incite Ye Xuan again, only then can you survive this great calamity," Fu Xi admonished with a stern voice.

"Yes, big brother."

Nuwa replied with clenched fists, her consent overshadowed by deepening hatred in her eyes.

Ye Xuan, all of this is your doing. As long as I, Nuwa, live, I will settle accounts with you sooner or later.

Nuwa’s gaze remained calm, hiding profound resentment.

"Gu Ruochen, disciple of Demon Ancestor, requests an audience with the Three Emperors of the Human Clan."

Suddenly, the clear and cold voice from outside Fire Cloud Cave interrupted as Fu Xi scolded, causing the Three Emperors of the Human Clan to change their expressions slightly.

"Demon Ancestor Luo Hou?" Nuwa was startled, her eyes widened, saying.

"No one visits the Three Treasures Palace without a reason. Whatever trick Luo Hou is playing, let’s just dismiss his disciple," Fu Xi stated coldly.

"We Three Emperors of the Human Clan will not involve ourselves in the turmoil of the Three Realms. Go back and tell Luo Hou not to disturb us," Shennong coldly transmitted his message.

"My master commands that if this disciple cannot meet the Three Emperors of the Human Clan, he will blame it on Ruochen. I ask the three elders not to make it difficult for this disciple."

Gu Ruochen bowed thrice, and despite the overwhelming pressure of demonic power emanating from him, he kept his composure. The young man with a scar running down the left side of his face was none other than Gu Beichen, whom Ye Xuan had placed beside the Demon Ancestor to spy.

Over tens of thousands of years, Gu Beichen had evolved into a Quasi-Saint, no longer the same weak individual he once was.

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