Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

The conspiracy deep within Mount Ling, like a venomous snake in the night, silently flicked its tongue. Rahu, Jieyin, and Zhunti, gathered around the mirror reflecting the Jiuli tribe, meticulously considering every detail of their plan. The name Chiyou lingered on their lips, like a deadly pawn about to be thrown into the primordial chessboard.

However, while they were plotting, on the other side of the primordial world, an even grander and more awe-inspiring phenomenon was quietly brewing.

The Youxiong clan was located in the heart of the Central Plains, on the banks of the Ji River.

This was a medium-sized human tribe, neither as fierce and warlike as the Jiuli, nor as famous as the Jiangshui tribe because of Shennong. The Youxiong clan had lived a peaceful and harmonious life for generations, making a living through farming and hunting.

The tribe's chief, Shaodian, was a highly respected elder. He had a daughter of exceptional virtue and talent named Fubao.

On this day, Fu Bao and several maids went for a stroll in the countryside. The spring sun shone brightly, the grass and trees sprouted, the streams babbled, and the birds sang and the flowers bloomed—everything was so peaceful and beautiful.

However, when Fu Bao reached a high slope and looked out over the distant plains—

A sudden change has occurred!

The once clear sky suddenly darkened. It wasn't just dark clouds obscuring the sun, but a deeper, more mysterious darkness, as if the entire sky were being covered by an invisible giant hand.

Fu Bao was startled and was about to call the maids back to the tribe when suddenly—

"BOOM—!!!"

A massive bolt of lightning crashed down from the heavens!

The lightning was not the usual silvery-white color, but a dazzling purple-gold! The lightning circled the Big Dipper, flashing wildly, its intensity so great that it seemed to tear the entire world apart!

Fu Bao was blinded by the sudden burst of light, and felt a vast, indescribable power emanating from the lightning bolt, enveloping her entirely.

At that moment, she seemed to hear—

The whispers of the stars, the chants of the sun and moon, the pulse of the mountains and rivers, the breath of the streams…

Countless sounds and images flooded her mind like a tidal wave. She saw the beginning of heaven and earth, the differentiation of chaos; she saw the movement of the sun and moon, the arrangement of stars; she saw the growth of all things, the cycle of the seasons; she saw the proliferation of humankind, the rise of civilization…

Those images, those sounds, those insights, like a brand, are deeply etched into the depths of her soul.

As the light faded and everything returned to calm, Fu Bao slowly opened his eyes.

In her eyes, it seemed as if stars were flowing.

The maids rushed over in a panic, asking her what had happened. Fu Bao shook her head and didn't speak. She simply stroked her abdomen gently, a tender and mysterious smile on her face.

At that moment, she only felt a pain in her stomach, and then she found out she was pregnant.

Don't ask if it's scientifically sound; so-and-so got pregnant. Why don't you give it a try?

This was not an ordinary pregnancy, but rather—conceived through the influence of the stars.

The news quickly spread throughout the Youxiong clan.

"Have you heard? The chief's daughter, while playing in the countryside, was surrounded by a massive bolt of lightning that seemed to illuminate the Big Dipper, and thus conceived!"

"Conceived through the influence of the stars? This is an extremely auspicious sign! Could the child in the leader's daughter's womb be the reincarnation of some great figure?"

"That's right! I heard that when Emperor Xuancang was born, there were also strange celestial phenomena! Perhaps our tribe will produce a great figure!"

The tribespeople were abuzz with discussion, some surprised, some expectant, and some apprehensive.

Upon hearing the news, Shaodian was both surprised and delighted. He immediately invited the most respected elder in the tribe to pray for Fubao's safety and ask Heaven to protect the mother and child.

However, Fu Bao's pregnancy lasted a full twenty-four months.

Twenty-four months!

An ordinary woman's pregnancy lasts ten months before the baby is born. However, Fu Bao was twenty-four months pregnant, yet her belly was only slightly protruding, showing no signs of labor whatsoever. If it weren't for her steady breathing and healthy body, Shao Dian would almost have thought she had some strange illness.

But with his cultivation level of Xuanxian Realm, he has watched it countless times and there is no problem with it.

The members of the Youxiong clan gradually went from initial excitement to unease. Rumors began to circulate quietly within the tribe.

"Twenty-four months pregnant and still not giving birth...is this some kind of monster?"

"Yes, I've lived all these years and I've never heard of such a thing before!"

"Could it be that the lightning bolt from that day brought something ominous?"

Shao Dian was furious upon hearing these rumors, but he couldn't vent his anger. He could only stay by Fu Bao's side day and night, soothing her emotions and praying for everything to go smoothly.

Fu Bao herself remained remarkably calm. She could sense that the fetus in her womb was absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in an extremely slow yet incredibly solid manner. The fetus's aura grew stronger and more vast, as if a miniature universe was being nurtured within her.

She knew that her child was no ordinary person.

On this day, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky above the Youxiong clan.

The once clear sky was suddenly filled with auspicious, colorful clouds.

The auspicious clouds were not ordinary white clouds, but rather displayed five colors—blue, red, yellow, white, and black—each pure and translucent, as if condensed from the purest spiritual energy. The five-colored auspicious clouds slowly rotated and intertwined in the sky, forming an incomparably profound pattern, seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

Immediately afterwards—

Two clear and melodious dragon roars echoed from the heavens above!

Two colossal dragons, one green and one yellow, emerged from the auspicious, multicolored clouds! The green dragon was entirely emerald green, its scales shimmering with an emerald-like luster; the yellow dragon was entirely golden, its scales seemingly cast from pure gold. The two dragons soared and danced in the air, their dragon might vast and powerful, yet not aggressive, instead carrying an auspicious and gentle aura.

The dragon race is a pinnacle of existence among all the races of the primordial era. Although they have now submitted to the Heavenly Court and no longer hold the dominant position they once did, their majesty remains deeply ingrained in people's hearts. The simultaneous appearance of two colossal dragons, displaying such a peaceful demeanor, is sufficient proof that a distinguished person will be born into the Youxiong clan!

The members of the Youxiong clan knelt down and worshipped the giant dragon in the sky. Their previous apprehension and doubt had vanished, replaced by awe and anticipation.

However, the phenomenon was not over yet.

Just as the two dragons were circling and soaring, a melodious cry suddenly rang out from the sky—

Two phoenixes, one red and one purple, flew in from afar!

The crimson phoenix was engulfed in fiery red flames, its long tail feathers trailing brilliant light; the purple phoenix shimmered with purple light, its wings fluttering as if sculpted from amethyst. The two phoenixes danced gracefully around the Youxiong clan's territory, each flap of their wings sending countless tiny sparks falling like a shower of flowers, beautiful and sacred.

The phoenix, a mythical beast on par with the dragon. They rarely appear, and each appearance foreshadows an earth-shattering event.

Two dragons and two phoenixes appeared at the same time!

The entire Youxiong clan was in an uproar!

The news spread like wildfire, reaching hundreds of human tribes in the surrounding area. Countless human people flocked towards the Youxiong clan, eager to witness this auspicious sight that was rare even in a thousand years.

Meanwhile, those powerful figures hiding in the shadows all turned their attention to the Youxiong clan.

At Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones simultaneously opened their eyes.

A hint of surprise flashed in Laozi's eyes: "Two dragons and two phoenixes, auspicious clouds of five colors... This is... a sign of the Human Emperor's descent?"

Yuanshi frowned slightly and calculated with his fingers: "It is indeed the Human Emperor who has descended to earth."

Tongtian laughed heartily, "Good! Good! The three emperors of the human race are finally going to be together. Now it's my disciple Duobao's turn to be the emperor's teacher, isn't it?"

……

In the Nuwa Palace, the goddess Nuwa stood by the window, her gaze piercing through the layers of clouds, landing on the tribe shrouded in auspicious five-colored clouds. A smile of satisfaction appeared on her beautiful face: "The Human Emperor... in a way, is her child."

In the underworld, the Goddess Houtu stood by the Bridge of Helplessness, her gaze fixed on the mortal realm. A complex light flickered in her eyes: "The Human Emperor has descended to earth, and humanity will be at peace. However... this journey is destined to be fraught with peril."

In the secluded chamber of the Western Sacred Mountain.

Luo Hou's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

He was just discussing with Jieyin and Zhunti the plan to support Chiyou in his struggle for the throne of the Human Emperor, and in the blink of an eye, the real competitor has already been born!

"Double dragons and double phoenixes, auspicious clouds of five colors... What a grand spectacle!" If he were to grow up, what would become of him?!

The faces of Jieyin and Zhunti were also ashen.

They had just found Chi You as a pawn, and before they could even set up their strategy, the true "Mandate of Heaven" had already been born! How could they not be furious?

"Senior," Jieyin said in a deep voice, "this child's birth is surely ordained by Heaven. Our plan to support Chiyou may be in jeopardy..."

"Afraid of what?" Luo Hou coldly interrupted him. "So what if it's destiny? Destiny can be changed! When Pangu created the world, it was destiny; but those chaotic demons still dared to defy it, didn't they? With the right methods, even destiny can be reversed!"

His gaze shifted to the mirror of light, landing on the tribe shrouded in auspicious multicolored clouds. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes: "Moreover... who will ascend to the throne of the Human Emperor is still unknown."

Jieyin and Zhunti were startled: "Senior means..."

"No rush." ​​Luo Hou waved his hand, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Let's see just how capable this Heavenly Emperor really is."

Outside Fu Bao's house in the Youxiong clan's territory, Shao Dian paced anxiously back and forth.

Inside the room, Fu Bao's suppressed cries of pain could be heard. Several experienced midwives were busy at work. Basins of hot water were carried in and out, each one tinged with a faint blood.

Shao Dian's heart was in his throat.

Twenty-four months of pregnancy culminates in childbirth, the dangers of which are unimaginable. He dared not imagine what he would do if something happened to Fubao and the child.

Just then—

"Wow--!!!"

A loud and clear cry came from inside the house!

The cry, clear and powerful, was like a thunderclap that ripped through the sky! Accompanying the cry, the auspicious clouds outside the house suddenly shone brightly, dyeing the entire sky with brilliant colors! The two dragons and two phoenixes let out even more joyful cries, swirling and dancing in the air, scattering a shower of flowers!

At this moment, the plants and trees flourish ahead of schedule!

The plants, which had been dormant in winter, seemed to sense some kind of call, sprouting new buds and blooming flowers. Peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, pear blossoms, peonies, herbaceous peonies... countless kinds of flowers bloomed at the same time, adorning the entire Youxiong clan tribe like a fairyland!

The air was filled with a rich fragrance of flowers and spiritual energy. Many cultivators who had been stuck at their cultivation bottlenecks for years felt their bottlenecks loosen and signs of breakthroughs appear after smelling this fragrance!

"It's born! It's born! It's a boy!" a midwife shouted excitedly as she rushed out of the house.

Shao Dian was overjoyed and rushed into the house in two strides.

Inside the room, Fu Bao lay on the bed, her face pale, her hair damp with sweat, but a happy smile radiated from her face. In her arms, she held a newborn baby.

The baby was fair-skinned, with delicate features and bright, dark eyes that seemed to hold the stars and the sea. He neither cried nor fussed, but simply looked around the world with curiosity, occasionally smacking his lips—he was incredibly adorable.

Shao Dian carefully took the baby and held it in his arms. He felt a warm and gentle breath coming from the baby, which made him feel extremely comfortable.

"Good child...good child..." Shaodian's eyes welled up with tears. "You are the pride of the Xiong clan! You are the hope of humanity!"

He thought for a moment and said to Fu Bao, "Daughter, when this child was born, there were extraordinary celestial phenomena: two dragons and two phoenixes came to congratulate him, all birds paid homage to the phoenix, and plants flourished ahead of schedule... I want to name him 'Xuanyuan,' meaning that he will one day be like the tall shaft of a chariot, bearing the hopes and future of humanity!"

Fu Bao smiled and nodded: "Xuanyuan...a good name."

Shao Dian carried the baby outside, lifted him high, and faced the sky.

"My grandson, Xuanyuan, has been born today! I thank Heaven for bestowing such a gift upon the Youxiong tribe!"

His voice echoed throughout the entire Youxiong clan.

The clansmen knelt down and worshipped the newborn baby.

In the sky, the two dragons and two phoenixes let out an even louder cry, as if offering blessings to the newborn king. Colorful auspicious clouds slowly swirled, sprinkling down golden light and enveloping the infant.

At that moment, the entire primordial world felt this new, vibrant, and hopeful aura.

The Human Emperor—Xuanyuan—has been born!

The Heavenly Court, the Lingxiao Palace.

Xuanbao sat upright on the imperial throne, his gaze piercing through the layers of clouds, landing on the tribe shrouded in auspicious five-colored clouds. A meaningful smile appeared on his face.

The original Human Emperor's opponent was Chi You. Will things change this time because of my own transformation?

Xuanbao wasn't sure at the moment, since the Wu Clan now lived in the Netherworld, but there might be room for manipulation there.

A bad idea gradually surfaced in Xuanbao's mind.