Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 121 The Final Battle, Nuwa's Choice
At this moment, seeing Nuwa display the power of a sage in response to Emperor Xin, Yin Ziyu immediately said, "Your Majesty, please issue an edict of self-reproach!"

After hearing this, Di Xin nodded, got up and walked out of the Nuwa Temple, and immediately proclaimed it to the Three Realms!

At this moment, Yin Ziyu was naturally overjoyed to see that the fortunes of Xiqi were once again being disrupted.

Sages are like the mythical creature Pixiu, only consuming and never spitting out. In the future, the fortune of this primordial world will be insufficient, resulting in limited achievements for both sentient beings and themselves.

Therefore, this outcome would allow the sage to release the suppressed fortune into the primordial world when faced with a dilemma, which is the fundamental solution.

Other victories and defeats, or matters of justice, are all insignificant, mere means. What truly matters is that the primordial world possesses sufficient fortune.

This great calamity itself is the result of the sages' desire to pack up and divide up all the remaining fortune of the primordial world.

So, through these means, not only can the sage not take away the fortune, but the fortune he suppressed will also circulate throughout the primordial world, thus giving all living beings more opportunities.

Of course, the future sage will also take back the fortune he has given away, which will require further planning and competition in the future!
However, at least there is still a chance to plan and a chance to compete. But if this sage uses a supreme treasure to suppress the flow of fortune and prevent it from circulating downwards, there will truly be no chance at all.

If the fortune is suppressed and not taken out, there is truly no chance. Now, Yin Ziyu is in the midst of a great calamity, putting the opponent in a dilemma, forcing the sage to take out the fortune and let it circulate in the prehistoric world. This is the most successful!
When the fortunes of this sect were at their peak, all the immortals came to pay homage; when their fortunes declined, their rise was swift, and their fall was sudden!

The two saints of the Western religion will rise and fall in an instant when they convert the barbarians, precisely because they did not use a supreme treasure to suppress their destiny.

Lao Tzu was the foremost of the Six Sages, his cultivation reaching the heavens and the earth. Where did this immense fortune come from? It was all because the fortune suppressed by the two supreme treasures was as solid as a rock.

Now that Laozi has been forced to use his fortune to maintain Xiqi, Yin Ziyu naturally wants to continue to make it relinquish its resources; such an opportunity is rare.

Emperor Xin immediately proclaimed his self-reproach to the Three Realms with the aura of a human emperor!
Since ascending the throne, I have intended to carry on the will of my predecessors, usher in a golden age for humankind, protect the people of my Great Shang, and ensure the eternal stability of my Great Shang empire.

However, I was tricked by treacherous people and went astray, causing chaos in the world and disgrace to the nation. Although I have now awakened, I am heartbroken and full of remorse. Therefore, I hereby issue this edict of self-reproach to apologize to all the people of the world.

I once offered incense at the temple of the Goddess Nuwa, and I should have felt reverence and prayed sincerely.

Unexpectedly, he was tricked and possessed by a demon, losing his mind and, in a moment of madness, wrote a poem that blasphemed the Holy Mother.

Such disrespectful behavior was certainly not my intention, but since the mistake has already been made, I cannot shirk my responsibility. This is my greatest sin.

Since blaspheming the goddess Nuwa, I have been lost in a fog, entangled by demonic energy.

Just then, Su Daji entered the palace, and I was bewitched by her, mistaking the enchantress for a beauty, and obeyed her every word, showering her with affection.

I allowed him to stir up trouble in the palace and disrupt the court. I listened to his slander, neglected state affairs, indulged in wine and women, and ignored the suffering of the people.

This has led to the collapse of the court, the rise of treacherous officials, and the disheartening of loyal ministers and generals; this is my second greatest crime.

Fei Zhong and You Hun, with their silver tongues and flattering manners, harbor treacherous intentions and are in fact spies of Xiqi. Yet I have been deceived by them, regarding them as my confidants and believing their flattering words without question.

Under the influence of these two men, I have lost the ability to distinguish between loyalty and treachery, and have persecuted loyal and virtuous people. Many loyal and virtuous individuals have suffered tragic persecution because of my incompetence.

My actions have disappointed the people of the world and caused the Shang Dynasty to lose many pillars of society. This is my third major crime.

Because of my many mistakes, the people of the world are suffering, the feudal lords in all directions are disloyal and alienated, and the Shang Dynasty is in turmoil and on the verge of collapse.

Although I am the emperor, I have failed to fulfill my responsibility to protect my people and bring peace to the world. I am truly ashamed before my ancestors and the millions of people of the Shang Dynasty!

Emperor Xin's edict of self-reproach resounded throughout the Three Realms, immediately causing astonishment throughout the entire world.

At this very moment, when the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was being broken, such a drastic change occurred, making the entire calamity even more complex and unpredictable.

Yin Ziyu immediately shouted, "Take Fei Zhong, You Hun, and Su Daji to the Temple of the Holy Mother and announce all these matters to the world!"

Soon, Fei Zhong, You Hun, and the three demons from Xuanyuan Tomb were all brought up. At this moment, with civil and military officials in front, all the immortals from the Three Realms focused their attention on the Nuwa Temple.

Su Daji trembled and hurriedly said, "It was Ji Chang! Ji Chang sent me to the palace to bewitch the court, incite conflict between His Majesty and the ministers and lords, and assist Xiqi in raising an army, all to complete the grand plan of restoring Zhou and destroying Shang! Fei Zhong and You Hun are both spies planted by Xiqi in the court, as are Queen Jiang and Consort Huang."

Su Daji immediately recounted everything in detail in front of the Nuwa Temple!
At this moment, the world was in an uproar. Xiqi had already lost its righteousness, and after Su Daji finished speaking, all parties in the Three Realms sighed in dismay.

In an instant, the entire Xiqi army that was on its eastern expedition suffered a devastating calamity due to the backlash of its destiny.

Meanwhile, the fortune that had just surged into Qishan began to dissipate into the primordial world.

Both Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi were unable to remain calm in the face of this.

Yuanshi Tianzun was practically going crazy at this moment. The situation had reached a point where such a twist had occurred. Was Xiqi's fate in danger? Should they continue to provide support?

If we don't provide support, all the previous support will be wasted, and the Investiture of the Gods will be a complete failure!
Yuanshi Tianzun immediately looked at Laozi: "Elder brother."

Laozi, facing the urgent gaze from Yuanshi Tianzun, struggled in his eyes: "The Investiture of the Gods concerns the workings of the Heavenly Dao. If we give up now... we cannot give up!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable then said, "If the Shang Dynasty were to rise again, the 100,000-year-old plan of the Chan Sect would all be in vain!"

Lao Tzu sighed deeply, and the Tai Chi diagram suddenly floated in the air, transforming into a gigantic wheel ten thousand feet long.

Amidst the black and white light, golden fortune poured forth like a long river, flowing towards Qishan.

Boundless fortune and immense destiny—every single strand of it could create a Great Luo Golden Immortal!
The reason why Lao Tzu's Nine-Turn Golden Elixir could ascend to the Great Luo Golden Immortal on the spot is precisely because it was refined with the blessing of this fortune, containing indescribable great fortune!

Every wisp of fortune carried celestial runes, weaving in the air to form a dazzling phoenix phantom, its cry shattering the dark clouds.

The Taiji diagram was finally pressed down heavily on the summit of Qishan Mountain, turning the entire mountain range into a dazzling gold. The sound of the phoenix pierced the heavens, causing the spirit beasts from all directions to roar towards the sky.

"This is our last stand."

Lao Tzu gazed at the place suppressed by the Taiji diagram, where the re-condensed fortune was like a burning flame.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Laozi and said, "Elder brother, there is no time to lose, we should break this Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation as soon as possible!"

"good!"

"Please, fellow Daoists, make your move!"

At this moment, Jieyin and Zhunti also appeared before the Eastern Expeditionary Army, and the might of the Four Saints once again shook the prehistoric world.

Yes, that's right, all of Xiqi's sense of justice has now crumbled.

But what can we do? With all four saints present, we can simply sweep them aside!
Now, we can't just stop halfway through the Eastern Expedition because Di Xin has awakened. We must continue pushing forward to completely complete the replacement of the human race. Within the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, chaotic sword energy surged, and the four ferocious swords exhaled world-destroying baleful energy.

Lao Tzu rode a green ox, his body enveloped in the aura of profound virtue, like the embodiment of the Great Dao at the beginning of creation.

Above the head of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, auspicious clouds of heaven and earth abounded, with ten thousand golden lotuses blooming, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi radiating boundless light.

The Guide Daoist sat cross-legged on the twelve-petaled golden lotus and slowly rotated. Wherever the golden light reached, all laws were emptied!

The Taoist Zhunti held the Seven Treasures Tree, its shadow swaying and countless rays of light flowing around it.

Laozi took the lead and headed towards the Zhuxian Gate, the green ox bellowing, its sound shaking the surrounding area.

Laozi raised his hand, and the primordial energy transformed into countless chains, which coiled around the Immortal Execution Sword.

The Zhuxian Sword trembled violently, bursting out with a dazzling red light. The killing essence on the sword body flickered wildly, releasing chaotic sword energy powerful enough to tear apart the chaos.

Laozi remained calm, lightly tapping his fingertips to instantly suppress the violent outburst of the Zhuxian Sword, and slowly removed it.

As Yuanshi Tianzun stepped into the Immortal Slaughtering Gate, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi shone brightly, transforming into a sky full of radiant light that clashed fiercely with the Chaos Sword Qi. He reached out and grasped the hilt of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, tearing it off the gate.

The guide entered the Immortal Trapping Gate, and behind him, a blue lotus blossomed with boundless Buddhist light, the golden radiance engulfing the entire gate like a tidal wave.

The guide formed hand seals, chanted Buddhist mantras continuously, and condensed Buddhist light into a giant palm, which grabbed the Immortal-Trapping Sword and took it out of the door.

As Zhunti Daoist stepped into the Juexian Sect, he wielded the Seven Treasures Tree. Wherever the light passed, the tree transformed into countless strands of light that coiled around the Juexian Sword. Zhunti Daoist seized the opportunity to step forward and grasp the Juexian Sword in his hand.

At this moment, when Duobao Daoist, who was in charge of the formation, saw the four swords being taken away, a hint of madness flashed in his eyes.

Duobao actually went to ambush Laozi. I don't know what Duobao was thinking at that moment, but Laozi instantly dragged Duobao into the attack.

The flaming prayer mat shone brightly, and no matter how much Duobao Daoist struggled, he could not escape.

As the four swords were removed, the Zhuxian Sword Formation collapsed with a deafening roar, and the world instantly returned to clarity.

Tongtian's eyes widened in fury as he roared, "Very well, very well! The three religions have jointly signed the Investiture of the Gods. I won't say anything about you helping Yuanshi, but I never expected that you would collude with outsiders to plot against the East. Since that's the case, I will fight you to the death!"

At this time, the Zhuxian Sword Formation had been broken, and the fortune of the Jie Sect had almost completely returned to zero.

The Jie Sect has used the Four Swords of Zhuxian to suppress the fortune, but the Zhuxian Sword Formation is not effective at suppressing fortune, and it cannot be used lightly, as it will cause a large loss of fortune once it is used.

Now that they have lost the protection of fortune, the fate of the ten thousand immortals of the Jie Sect is clear!
On Jin'ao Island, the Tongtian Sect Leader stood on Zizhi Cliff, his black Taoist robe fluttering in the strong wind. Although he had lost the Four Swords of Zhuxian, an even stronger sword intent rose around him!
The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit's head shimmered with spiritual light, yet she still tightly gripped the Sun and Moon Pearl. The Holy Mother of Wudang had a solemn expression, and a dense group of disciples of the Jie Sect stood below the cliff, the light of countless magical treasures reflecting a colorful glow on the sea.

"The fortunes of the Jie Sect have dissipated!"

"I have decided to fight them to the death! If you wish to fight, follow me as I set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation. If you do not wish to fight, you may leave now!"

Looking at the myriad immortals of the Jie Sect, Tongtian decided to let them choose for themselves.

Although Tongtian had indeed considered inviting Laozi and Yuanshi to help, Yin Ziyu had also said that the two Westerners would help.

However, when things haven't happened, all speculation remains speculation. It's easy to say that, but it's not easy for the other party to actually do it.

If we don't invite them, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is still negotiable.

Laozi and Yuanshi could have chosen to negotiate with Tongtian, but they chose to negotiate with Jieyin and Zhunti instead.

If we were to negotiate with Tongtian, ceding the Cheng Tang dynasty to them while retaining some of our fortune for the next competition, that would be a feasible option.

However, at this point, Tongtian had completely given up hope. Since he had chosen to negotiate with the two Westerners, he was determined to destroy the Jie Sect.

Although Tongtian had discussed these issues with Yin Ziyu, deep down he still couldn't believe that his two older brothers could be so ruthless.

Having glimpsed a corner of the heavenly secrets, Tongtian was already prepared. When it actually happened, Tongtian was heartbroken and felt as if he had died!

In response to the declaration of a decisive battle, a thunderous roar erupted from below the cliff.

"Fight to the death!"

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At this time, Emperor Xin of Chaoge issued his edict of self-reproach and the Four Saints broke the Immortal Slaughtering Ritual simultaneously. After responding to Emperor Xin's petition, Nuwa also witnessed the Four Saints breaking the Immortal Slaughtering Ritual.

At this moment, Nuwa understood everything and had to make her own choice.

When Nuwa responded to Di Xin's petition and ruined the fortunes of Xiqi, she had already made her choice.

Just as the fighting spirit on Jin'ao Island was boiling, a crack suddenly appeared in the void, from which divine light of creation poured out.

Nuwa, with the map of mountains and rivers above her head, emerged and arrived at Jin'ao Island.

The Tongtian Sect Leader was slightly taken aback: "Junior Sister has arrived."

Nuwa sighed softly, her eyes filled with sorrow: "In ancient times, I failed to protect the human race, but this time I cannot back down again. In this battle, I will fight alongside my senior brother."

The Tongtian Sect Leader frowned deeply: "This battle is extremely dangerous, Junior Sister, you need not take the risk!"

"Brother!"

Nuwa's voice suddenly became firm: "Regarding the matter of Xiqi, their actions were despicable. They used my reputation to trigger a great calamity. Although I do not know who it is, it must be one of the four of them. How can I sit idly by and watch them play such a trick on me? When they promised me the fate of the human race after the Lich King, they allowed the Xuanyuan lineage to sideline my brother. If the Shang dynasty is destroyed, the human race will have no faith in my brother and me. At that time, my brother's foundation in the human race will be completely severed! Now, how can I allow them to treat me like this again!"

At this moment, Nuwa finally understood everything!

The original Investiture of the Gods was something Nuwa understood only after the Investiture of the Gods, when all her own fortune was gone, and Fuxi's path was not replaced!

But it's too late!

Now, thanks to Yin Ziyu's repeated schemes, Nuwa has been brought to her senses ahead of time!
Once Xiqi gains control of the human realm, both Nuwa and Fuxi will be marginalized. The matter of Huoyun Cave is already clear. Don't be fooled by Xiqi's clamor to fight against Di Xin for the Holy Mother!
Since Tongtian was determined to fight to the death, Nuwa could not back down either. She had no choice but to fight to prove that she was not someone to be trifled with!
Tongtian nodded after hearing this: "Very well, in that case, this great calamity, my junior sister and I will fight side by side."

At this moment, Tongtian made up his mind that he would directly implement the strategy of sinking the ship in this battle, and plot to eliminate all saints in the primordial world!
(End of this chapter)