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

Chapter 13 Ji Chang's Choice
The Immortal of the South Pole asked Ji Chang to call himself the Son of Heaven. Upon hearing this, Ji Chang was naturally shocked and blurted out the words without thinking, his tone full of resistance and worry.

Why are mortals and immortals equal in Chaoge? It is because the status of the Human Emperor is equal to that of a saint.

If the identity of the Human Emperor is gone, what will happen to the human race? Although Ji Chang did not think about it carefully, no matter what, once he takes on this cause and effect, Ji Chang will definitely be a traitor to the human race!
If he fails, Ji Chang will inevitably be cursed for all eternity.

Even the Sima Yi family of Blue Star is nothing compared to Ji Chang.

In order to gain power, there is no bottom line at all.

Nanji Xianweng looked at Ji Chang quietly, his expression calm. After Ji Chang calmed down a bit, he slowly spoke: "Lord Xibo, you are only a thought away from becoming a sage. As for the eternal scorn you worry about, if you can control it properly, it may be possible to turn it into eternal respect. On the contrary, if you allow Emperor Xin to continue his reckless behavior, the descendants of the Yellow Emperor will truly be in danger of eternal scorn. Now, Emperor Xin is openly offering sacrifices to the ancient human race. His ambition is obvious. If his ambition succeeds, how will your Ji family cope?"

The words of the Immortal of the South Pole were like heavy hammers, hitting Ji Chang's heart again and again.

Ji Chang fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of confusion and struggle.

Ji Chang knew very well that what the immortal said was true. Since Emperor Xin ascended the throne, although there was no obvious expression, his various actions were indeed disturbing. However, it was really difficult to decide whether to change the title.

Comparing Emperor Xin's sacrifices to the ancient human race, it was natural for a saint to instantly understand what Emperor Xin wanted to do.

However, firstly, the Conferring of Gods was about to begin, so it was not easy to start a war now; secondly, Emperor Xin was not very aggressive, and if the saint took action now, it would inevitably give others an advantage.

We must also be on guard against Emperor Xin.

No matter what, Cheng Tang's reign had to be replaced, and the arrival of the Conferred God Ceremony marked the end of Cheng Tang's reign. This was the inevitable result set by the saints.

"Is there really no way?"

Ji Chang muttered to himself, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

Nanji Xianweng shook his head slightly, looked at Ji Chang with a determined gaze, and said in a deep voice, "You have no choice. Besides, if you can achieve the status of a sage and be revered for eternity, what's wrong with that? If you don't want to, you can let your son do it."

"Give it to your son?"

After hearing this, Ji Chang frowned even deeper. The image of his eldest son Bo Yikao appeared in his mind, and he felt troubled: "I really can't bear to let Bo Yikao do this."

Nanji Xianweng sighed softly and then said, "If you don't want to, I can promise you the honorable position of the Four Great Emperors. You can also choose a son you don't like very much to take on this task. What do you think?"

After the Immortal of the South Pole finished speaking, he quietly waited for Ji Chang's response, his eyes calm but with a hint of unwillingness to refuse.

Ji Chang fell into deep thought, weighing the pros and cons, and naturally thought carefully.

On the one hand, Emperor Xin has been very active recently, and his ambitions are obvious.

Once Emperor Xin successfully changes the legal system, the Ji family, as direct descendants of Emperor Huang, will be the first to bear the brunt and fall into crisis.

From the Five Emperors through the Xia Dynasty, all human emperors descended from the Yellow Emperor. Even after King Tang established his kingdom, all parties maintained a superficial peaceful coexistence. But now, Emperor Xin was clearly no longer satisfied with the status quo. His actions, including his offerings to ancient humankind, had begun to test the limits of the Yellow Emperor's descendants.

This is undoubtedly a blatant provocation to the ruling status of the descendants of Huangdi.

On the other hand, the supreme status of the human sages attracted Ji Chang like a magnet.

Ji Chang knew very well that once he successfully comprehended and deduce the sixty-four hexagrams, he would surpass Fuxi and inherit the infinite fortune.

This not only means the individual's supreme sage status, but also enables the Ji family to gain an unprecedented status of respect among the human race.

If I can control the country in the future and use it properly, I will still be respected for eternity.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ji Chang slowly raised his head, looked firmly at the Immortal of the South Pole, and said in a deep voice, "Immortal, I will accept this cause and effect. However, after I create the sixty-four hexagrams, I will choose to dissolve the body. As for Bo Yikao, he is kind-hearted and is not suitable for such a complex matter. I hope that the Immortal can grant him the honorable title of the Great Emperor of the Four Directions."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal of the South Pole nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in his eyes. "Good. I will grant Bo Yikao the esteemed title of Purple Star Emperor. Once you have gained immense prestige through the Sixty-Four Hexagrams, we will launch your military expedition. Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

Ji Chang felt warmed at the thought and nodded again, saying sincerely, "Very good. Thank you, Immortal."

Nanji Xianweng then asked, "Lord Xibo, now that you have decided to retire from the army, who will take over the rest of the affairs?"

Ji Chang frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then blurted out: "Ji Fa, this boy will definitely live up to your trust."

"Good, then. Lord Xibo, please swear an oath."

The Immortal of the South Pole looked solemn, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring at Ji Chang closely, as if his eyes could see through every thought in his heart.

Ji Chang took a deep breath, his expression solemn. He slowly knelt, his hands raised to the sky, and solemnly swore, "Today, Ji Chang swears the Heavenly Dao Oath. Thanks to the guidance of the Immortal Master of the Chan Sect, I have successfully created the sixty-four hexagrams. I will abide by the agreement. After the success, I will let Ji Fa take over all subsequent affairs. I will fully cooperate with the Chan Sect, claim the title of Son of Heaven, and expound the Heavenly Dao. I will never dare to fail the Immortal Master's trust. If I violate the trust, I am willing to be severely punished by the Heavenly Dao, my soul will be scattered, and I will never be reborn!"

As soon as Ji Chang finished speaking, an invisible law wave seemed to flash between heaven and earth, confirming the solemnity and effectiveness of this oath.

Nanji Xianweng nodded with satisfaction, raised his hand and gently stroked his beard, with a faint celestial light flowing around him. Then he said, "Now that we have sworn, let us begin."

The Immortal of the South Pole made seals with his hands and muttered something. Mysterious hexagrams and runes appeared in the void, emitting an ancient and heavy aura.

"Qian and Kun are the first. Qian represents Heaven, pure Yang and extremely strong. Heaven is vigorous and vigorous, so a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. Kun represents Earth, pure Yin and extremely soft. Earth is in a low position. A gentleman should be virtuous and supportive..."

As the Immortal of the South Pole slowly explained, he integrated the sixty-four hexagrams containing endless mysteries into Ji Chang's consciousness in a mysterious way.

Ji Chang closed his eyes tightly, listening and appreciating with full concentration. Beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, but he was completely unaware.

As the Immortal of the South Pole told the story, Ji Chang seemed to be in a chaotic world at its beginning, witnessing with his own eyes the derivation and changes of the Eight Trigrams, which were finally interwoven into the mysterious sixty-four hexagrams. Each hexagram seemed to be telling the rise and fall of heaven and earth, and the flow of yin and yang.

(End of this chapter)