Honghuang: Starting from the Enlightenment of the Great Emperor Dongyue

Chapter 21 Kong Xuan enters Shintoism

Kong Xuan slowly raised his head and glanced at the expectant eyes around him. Zhuque admitted that he was the incarnation of the Fire Phoenix, which had already made many of the original Fire Phoenix tribe members interested.

He gave a wry smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He bowed deeply to Suzaku and said sincerely, "On behalf of the Yuanfeng lineage of the Phoenix Clan, Kong Xuan thanks the Emperor and the Divine Sovereign for their kindness."

"I am a humble person, but I know that the Phoenix Clan committed a heinous crime that nearly destroyed the world and brought great disaster to it."

"I beg the Emperor and the God to give me a chance to atone for my sins."

Kong Xuan bowed deeply to Zhuque.

"You are very smart." Zhuque looked at the young Phoenix prince in front of him, with a slight smile on his lips, revealing a hint of approval.

Zhuque turned around and said respectfully to the person behind him, "Emperor, what do you think?"

In the originally empty place, as Zhuque finished speaking, an illusory figure gradually solidified and appeared in front of everyone in the Phoenix Clan.

The figure was tall and majestic, and a faint pressure swept over like a tide, making all the Phoenix people present feel a sinking feeling in their hearts.

Kong Xuan and other members of the Phoenix Clan quickly lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the figure.

"Have you thought it through?" Taicang's gaze swept across everyone present, finally landing on Kong Xuan. "Joining Shinto means giving up your freedom. You must abide by Shinto laws, align yourself with the Tao, and maintain the stability of heaven and earth."

"At the same time, your destiny and bloodline will be completely severed from the Phoenix Clan. From now on, you will no longer be members of the Phoenix Clan, but the lineage of my Divine Dao Divine Phoenix."

Shinto governs the order of heaven and earth and maintains the balance of the three realms, requiring a large number of gods and divine armies to maintain it.

Joining Shinto can not only wash away sins, but also gain protection. This is indeed a good way out for the Phoenix Clan, which is now in turmoil.

Kong Xuan turned his head and looked at the 300,000 Phoenix Clan members behind him. Some of them looked confused, obviously they had not figured out the situation yet; some were frightened, worried about their future fate; and some had hope in their eyes, looking forward to a new life.

Joining Shinto means giving up one's freedom and the bloodline of the Phoenix clan. From then on, they will no longer be phoenixes soaring in the sky, but gods bound by Shinto laws.

On one side is the free and unrestrained life of the Phoenix Clan, and on the other side is a new beginning of abandoning bloodline and integrating into the Shinto. The choice between the two.

He could not make choices for the tribesmen behind him; this decision could only be made by them themselves.

"Emperor," Kong Xuan stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Please give me half a day to discuss with my clansmen before making a decision."

Taicang nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Accurate."

Kong Xuan turned to face the tribesmen behind him and told them without reservation the pros and cons of joining Shinto, as well as the two options for the future.

The 300,000 Phoenix Clan members immediately began to discuss the matter. Some were hesitant, some were firmly opposed, and some were firmly in support.

Kong Xuan did not urge them, but just waited quietly. This was their own choice and he had no right to interfere.

Half a day passed quickly, and the 300,000 Phoenix people were divided into two factions. One faction was willing to follow Kong Xuan and join the Shinto; the other faction was unwilling to give up their freedom and bloodline, and would rather return to the Immortal Volcano and continue to live a secluded life.

In the end, 250,000 Phoenix tribe members chose to follow Kong Xuan, and the remaining 50,000 Phoenix tribe members chose to return to the Immortal Volcano.

"Emperor," Kong Xuan bowed to Taicang again, "Kong Xuan is willing to lead 250,000 Phoenix people to join the Divine Way and contribute to maintaining the order of heaven and earth."

Kong Xuan was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. "Emperor, Kong Xuan dares to ask you to take care of the people who have chosen to return to the Undying Volcano."

"Although they are unwilling to follow me and join the Shinto, Kong Xuan is still the crown prince of the Phoenix Clan. I cannot sit idly by and watch my people fall into danger. I hope the Emperor will have mercy on them and give them a glimmer of hope."

Kong Xuan had to pray to Taicang for the remaining 50,000 Phoenix tribe members. He could not abandon these tribesmen because of his own choice and let them fall into despair. Without the protection of the 250,000 Phoenix tribe members, they would definitely be surrounded and wiped out by the birds and beasts that were eyeing them covetously from all directions.

Taicang showed appreciation and nodded slightly: "Yes!"

This simple word "yes" was like a reassurance, finally settling Kong Xuan's anxious heart at ease.

He bowed deeply to Taicang: "Thank you, Emperor!"

For Taicang, if he keeps a bit of kindness, he may gain more Phoenix people joining the Shinto in the future.

As soon as he finished speaking, the vast power of the earth blessed Taicang. The emperor's majesty instantly swept across heaven and earth. The earth-yellow power of the law was like a halo, enveloping the fifty thousand Phoenix Clan. "Buzz!"

With a slight sound, the [Map of Mountains, Rivers and States] in Taicang's hand shone brightly, and the vast map of the ancient world unfolded under everyone's feet, with all the mountains, rivers and streams in it.

Great magical power, [Shrinking the Earth into an Inch]

Taicang lightly tapped his finger, and the immortal volcano on the [Map of Mountains, Rivers and States] suddenly shone brightly.

The next moment, the figures of the 50,000 Phoenix Clan disappeared from the spot, and when they reappeared, they were already at the foot of the Immortal Volcano.

Kong Xuan and the other 250,000 members of the Phoenix Clan watched this scene in shock.

So close to the end of the world!

My blood boils in my chest, their choice is right!
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Send 50,000 members of the Phoenix Clan away.

Taicang looked back at the dark mass of the Phoenix Clan below.

Kong Xuan, the legitimate son of Yuan Feng, is a smart man who knows how to judge the situation.

When Zhuque turned around to ask for his opinion, Taicang had actually made a decision.

Although the 250,000 Phoenix Clan members suffered heavy losses, they still had their strength. Being able to be recruited under the command of Shinto would undoubtedly be a powerful force.

Now that the area under Shinto's rule is constantly expanding, there is an urgent need to add fresh blood to consolidate Shinto's rule.

These Phoenix people can just fill this gap.

More importantly, the three elders of the Phoenix Clan are all at the level of Divine Lords, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Their joining can greatly enhance the core combat power of Shinto.

Thinking of this, Taicang felt even more delighted.

"Shan, from today on, you are my Shinto gods, and the guardian gods of my Shinto, the Shenfeng clan!"

Taicang held the Heavenly Law in his mouth, and the golden wheel of merit behind his head shone brightly. The [Heavenly Book] extended in the wind, and the unique divine power of Shinto turned into golden drizzle, covering the Phoenix Clan below.

Under the baptism of the power of the gods, the injuries of these Phoenix people gradually recovered.

At the same time, the causal connection between the 250,000 divine phoenixes and the phoenix clan was severed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Kong Xuan's voice sounded again.

Two hundred and fifty thousand members of the Phoenix Clan bowed down together, their voices shaking the heavens and the earth.

Taicang nodded slightly and instructed: "You will first be under the command of Suzaku, and Suzaku will be responsible for the specific enfeoffment."

Zhuque took the order, turned around and faced the 250,000 Phoenix Clan members, and began to arrange the specific matters of the enthronement.

The addition of 250,000 Phoenix people added a lot of blood to Shinto.

Next, we need to consider the formation of the divine army. Forming a powerful divine army is the key to the future development of Shinto.

But now there are still too few people available for the Divine Army.

In addition, he also needs to improve Shinto's laws and systems to ensure Shinto's stability and long-term peace.

Taicang already had a preliminary idea in his mind, but the specific implementation required people. It seemed that he needed to contact those two.

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