Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 127 Yuanshi Tianzun Wants to Take Me as His Disciple? (Part 2)

Although the battle between Jiang Heng and the Sage of Reception ended hastily due to the intervention of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the impact of this battle was unimaginable.

Especially for Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu, they had to think about how to act in the upcoming Investiture of the Gods calamity.

Jiang Heng paid no attention to the outside world's turmoil; he was already eager to return to Chaoge.

Looking at the somewhat bewildered girl in front of him, Jiang Heng knew that she did not recognize him, but he still felt a familiar aura.

After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Heng finally pointed out that the memories belonging to the Ancestral Witch Houtu were injected into Su Daji's mind.

Su Daji was originally a primordial spirit of Houtu, the Ancestral Witch. Awakening her memories belonging to Houtu was not a difficult task.

But if we actually did that, it would be difficult to hide it from Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao, and we might end up making things worse.

This time, Jiang Heng gathered all the power of the human race and displayed the combat power of a saint, which has already aroused the fear of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor.

Weakening the power of all living beings in the primordial world is the purpose of Heaven and the Dao Ancestor, so how could they stand by and watch the power of the human race continue to grow stronger?

If possible, Jiang Heng would not want to reveal the strength of the human race now, but faced with the repeated provocations of the Sage of Guidance, Jiang Heng had no choice but to do so.

Fortunately, the Sage of Guidance was injured due to the backlash, and Jiang Heng did not reveal many of his trump cards, which was still within an acceptable range.

In the time that follows, Jiang Heng only needs to wait for the Investiture of the Gods calamity to intensify, remain calm and watch the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect fight to the death.

As Jiang Heng pointed his finger, the memories belonging to the Ancestral Witch Houtu were injected into Su Daji's mind.

This part of the memory will not awaken immediately, but will be gradually controlled by Su Daji over time.

This is the safest method, which is equivalent to giving Su Daji an extra part of her memory, rather than letting Su Daji truly awaken the memories belonging to the Ancestral Witch Houtu.

In this way, it is somewhat similar to the situation of transmigrators, and even the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor cannot detect the abnormality.

"The Great Way is not yet complete, and this is not the time for sentimental love. But I owe you a great deal, so I promise you a lifetime of marital bliss as a small compensation."

"When we both achieve the Great Dao, we will lay down all our burdens and roam freely beyond the heavens and earth!" Jiang Heng murmured to himself.

If he could, why would Jiang Heng allow the Ancestral Witch Houtu to transform into the Six Paths of Reincarnation? This was a matter of life and death.

If he could, why would Jiang Heng want Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, to remain silent in the Six Paths of Reincarnation for hundreds of thousands of years, unable to step out of the Six Paths of Reincarnation?

If he could, why would Jiang Heng have been willing to not see Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, for hundreds of thousands of years, each enduring the pain of unrequited love?

But Jiang Heng is, after all, the ruler of the human race, and Hou Tu Zu Wu also bears the heavy responsibility of the Wu clan. Both of them have responsibilities that they cannot let go of.

In this life, Jiang Heng transformed into Emperor Xin, and a wisp of Houtu Ancestral Witch's primordial spirit was also reincarnated into the human race, which is how the two met in a roundabout way.

Although he was merely a reincarnated being, Jiang Heng naturally had to give Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, a lifetime of love as a small compensation.

The news of the upcoming wedding of the current Human Emperor spread throughout the world, shocking not only the entire human race but also other powerful beings in the primordial world.

The current Jiang Heng is not just the current Human Emperor of the Human Race; he has just fought against the Sage of Guidance.

Even when battling a sage, he ultimately held his own. How could the great powers of the primordial world ignore such a formidable opponent?

Therefore, on the day of Jiang Heng's wedding, almost all the powerful figures in the primordial world who had a name came to offer their congratulations.

The Chan and Jie sects were no exception, and Wen Zhong, the Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty, was himself a disciple of the Jie sect.

On the day of Jiang Heng's wedding, Wen Zhong arrived with a group of disciples from the Jie Sect. After paying their respects to Jiang Heng, Wen Zhong said:

"Your Majesty, this is the senior disciple of the Jie Sect, Daoist Duobao, a true immortal of the Dao. He has come on behalf of the Jie Sect to congratulate Your Majesty on your marriage!"

This time, in order to congratulate the contemporary human emperor on his wedding, the Jie Sect attached great importance to it. Not only did the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect, Daoist Duobao, come in person, but the other disciples of the Jie Sect were also quite remarkable.

Zhao Gongming, the eldest disciple of the outer sect of the Chan Sect from Luofu Cave on Mount Emei, and the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxian Island also came in person.

Daoist Duobao truly lives up to his reputation as the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect. He has now reached the level of a Quasi-Saint, making him a top expert in the prehistoric world.

Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortal Maidens are both at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal, and they are basically very close to the peak of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

There were also dozens of other second-generation and third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect, but their cultivation levels varied considerably.

Judging from the cultivation levels of these disciples of the Jie Sect, it is not difficult to see that the Jie Sect was indeed powerful and its strength far surpassed that of the Chan Sect.

Under normal circumstances, if the disciples were allowed to fight each other using their own methods, the final winner of the Investiture of the Gods would undoubtedly be the Jie Sect.

Unfortunately, no matter how much the Tongtian Sect Leader planned, he could never have imagined that the dignified Sage Yuanshi Tianzun would actually attack a junior disciple.

"No need for formalities! Among my human race, there are quite a few who have joined the Jie Sect, and many of the Jie Sect disciples serve as officials in my Great Shang Dynasty," Jiang Heng said with a smile.

"The reason for my visit is not only to congratulate the Emperor on his wedding on behalf of the Jie Sect, but also because the Jie Sect wants to have more exchanges with the human race."

Previously, the battle between the Human Emperor and the Sage of Guidance not only shocked the entire prehistoric world, but also earned high praise from the teacher!

"Our teacher once said that if the Human Emperor has time in the future, he might as well visit Biyou Palace. Our Jie Sect will definitely welcome him with all our forces!" said Daoist Duobao.

Jiang Heng remained composed, but he already understood. As expected, the Jie Sect was placing all their bets on the Great Shang Dynasty.

This is the normal situation, because the Tongtian Sect Leader believed in teaching without discrimination, and there were actually quite a few people among the human race who became his disciples.

After these humans achieved success in their studies, they would return to the human race, and quite a few of them served as officials in the Shang Dynasty.

For this reason, the connection between the Jie Sect and the Shang Dynasty became increasingly close, to the point that the sect's fate was intertwined with that of the Jie Sect.

More importantly, the Tongtian Sect Leader had personally witnessed Jiang Heng's battle with the Sage of Reception, so he naturally had a thorough understanding of Jiang Heng's strength.

During the Investiture of the Gods, the conflict between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect was originally intended to occur during the change of dynasties in the human race. It was only natural to place their bets on the Great Shang Dynasty.

"I am overjoyed to receive the Sage's praise! However, with the affairs of state so demanding, it is not easy for me to leave Chaoge. If I have the time, I will certainly visit the Sage Tongtian at Biyou Palace in person!"

Jiang Heng didn't take Duobao Daoist's invitation seriously; it was probably just a polite remark and shouldn't be taken seriously.

However, if the time is right, going to Biyou Palace to meet with the Tongtian Sect Leader might actually yield unexpected gains.

"Yun Zhongzi, along with his disciples from the Chan Sect, has come to offer their congratulations on the Emperor's wedding!"

Just as Daoist Duobao was about to say something polite, he saw Yun Zhongzi leading several disciples of the Chan Sect over and speaking loudly to Jiang Heng.

A strange expression immediately appeared on Jiang Heng's face. He could have predicted that the disciples of the Chan Sect would come, but he did not expect that it would be Yun Zhongzi who came.

Having witnessed Jiang Heng's strength and methods, it would be impossible for Yuanshi Tianzun not to have some thoughts in his mind.

On the occasion of Jiang Heng's wedding, it would be appropriate to send disciples to test Jiang Heng's attitude or simply to put on a show.

However, the one sent by the Chan Sect this time was Yun Zhongzi, who is the only quasi-saint level expert in the Chan Sect besides the vice sect leader, Randeng Daoren.

Besides, everyone in the primordial world knows that Yun Zhongzi had an excellent relationship with Jiang Heng, the first ruler of the human race.

The fact that the Chan Sect sent Yun Zhongzi to congratulate Jiang Heng on his wedding carries a rather intriguing meaning.

Could it be that the Chan Sect is preparing to switch sides and is no longer willing to help the future Xiqi replace the current Shang Dynasty?

Not only did Jiang Heng think of this, but Daoist Duobao also quickly realized it, his gaze fixed on Yun Zhongzi.

"The Chan Sect is also a disciple of the Sage. Since you have come from afar, please take a seat!" Jiang Heng said calmly.

After Yun Zhongzi led the disciples of the Chan Sect to sit down, he exchanged pleasantries with the disciples of the Jie Sect, and there was no tense atmosphere as expected.

Although there weren't many disciples from the Chan Sect this time, apart from Yun Zhongzi, the rest were all members of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

Cihang Daoren, who is also the future Guanyin Bodhisattva, is the master of Yang Jian, Yuding Zhenren, and the master of Nezha, Taiyi Zhenren and Julusun.

Four of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect arrived, demonstrating that the importance attached to the wedding of the current Human Emperor was in no way inferior to that of the Jie Sect.

"I have come here on behalf of the Chan Sect to congratulate the Emperor on his new marriage, and also to convey my teacher's decree!" Yun Zhongzi said loudly.

"Oh? I wonder what decree the Primordial Sage has issued?" Jiang Heng asked, slightly taken aback.

"The teacher once said that the current emperor not only has extraordinary talent, but also enjoys unparalleled opportunities and has a great affinity with my teachings."

"If the Human Emperor is willing, my master, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, will accept the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple!" Yun Zhongzi said loudly.

Upon hearing this, not only were the disciples of the Jie Sect, including Daoist Duobao, stunned, but even Jiang Heng stared at Yun Zhongzi in disbelief.

What did Yun Zhongzi just say? Yuanshi Tianzun wants to take him as a disciple? And a personal disciple at that? What is Yuanshi Tianzun trying to do?

Jiang Heng had considered countless possibilities for Yun Zhongzi's arrival, but he never imagined that Yun Zhongzi would bring such words.

Before Jiang Heng could figure out the meaning behind Yun Zhongzi's words, Duobao Daoren and the other disciples of the Jie Sect became anxious.

Now, during the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, everyone knows the importance of this current Human Emperor of the human race in the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods.

Now, the Chan Sect has become so shameless that the Primordial Heavenly Venerable himself has spoken up to accept the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple.

This is a drastic measure! No matter how many disciples of the Jie Sect serve as officials in the Shang Dynasty, how can they compare to the current emperor becoming a direct disciple of a sage?

If this really comes true, the Chan Sect will be instantly and firmly bound to the fate of the Shang Dynasty. How can the Jie Sect then fight against the Chan Sect?

As for whether the current emperor would agree to this, Daoist Duobao had not considered any other possibilities.

That was a sage, and one of the Three Pure Ones, Yuanshi Tianzun. Countless beings in the primordial world wanted to become his disciples.

Now that the Primordial Celestial Venerable has personally offered to take the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple, who could resist such a temptation?

Even if it were Duobao Daoist himself, he felt that if he were the current Human Emperor, he probably wouldn't be able to resist such a temptation.

"Yun Zhongzi, how could your Chan Sect be so shameless!"

Daoist Duobao was known for his good temper; although his brow was furrowed, he didn't say much. Zhao Gongming, however, had a fiery temper and immediately launched into a sarcastic remark.

"Hmph! Zhao Gongming, the master wants to take the current emperor as his personal disciple. This is the will of heaven. The emperor has not yet spoken. What objection do you have?"

"If you're so capable, why don't you get your Uncle Tongtian to accept the current Human Emperor as your personal disciple?" Yun Zhongzi said sarcastically.

Zhao Gongming was speechless. Even if he were incredibly bold, he wouldn't dare make such an important decision for the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Besides the fact that the Tongtian Sect Leader also took the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple, the Jie Sect could only be at a disadvantage in the face of the Chan Sect's powerful weapon.

"This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided easily at the moment. I thank the Sage of the Primordial Beginning for his kindness, but please allow me to consider it!" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

He neither agreed nor refused. It wasn't that Jiang Heng couldn't make a decision, but rather that he was somewhat unsure of Yuanshi Tianzun's thoughts.

Since Dao Ancestor Hongjun handed over the Investiture of the Gods to Yuanshi Tianzun, it's impossible that he didn't give Yuanshi Tianzun some explanation.

According to the original natural order, the final outcome of the Investiture of the Gods should have been the replacement of the Shang Dynasty by the newly emerging Zhou Dynasty.

The Chan Sect supported the newly established Zhou Dynasty, while the Jie Sect supported the Shang Dynasty. Both sides deployed their forces, each employing their own methods, until a victor emerged.

Now, the fate of the Jie Sect is already linked with that of the Shang Dynasty, making it virtually impossible for them to shift their focus to supporting the Zhou Dynasty.

If the Chan Sect were to change its target at this time and also support the Shang Dynasty, then the newly emerging Zhou Dynasty would naturally come to an end without any progress.

Without the clash between the Shang and Zhou dynasties, how could the course of destiny unfold? How would the originally planned script be played out?

Isn't Yuanshi Tianzun's action an open opposition to Daozu Hongjun? Would Yuanshi Tianzun be so unwise? Would he be so unable to distinguish between what's important and what's not?

Jiang Heng simply couldn't believe it! But now that the facts were right in front of him, Jiang Heng had no choice but to believe it.

Because he couldn't understand what Yuanshi Tianzun's actions meant, Jiang Heng didn't make a decision easily.

However, there is one thing Jiang Heng is certain of: as the current Human Emperor of the human race, he cannot become anyone's disciple.

Long ago, Jiang Heng said that the affairs of the human race should be left to the human race, and even a sage could not interfere in the affairs of the human race.

If the current Human Emperor becomes a disciple of a Sage, it would not only mean that the Human Race is subordinate to the Sage, but it would also mean that the Human Race would be completely reduced to a pawn.

Therefore, let alone Yuanshi Tianzun, even if Daozu Hongjun wanted to take the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple, Jiang Heng would absolutely not agree.

The reason why we haven't explicitly rejected Yuanshi Tianzun yet is simply to see how the Chan Sect will react.

Yun Zhongzi and Duobao Daoren were both stunned by Jiang Heng's words, staring at him in disbelief.

However, Yun Zhongzi and Duobao Daoren then displayed completely different expressions.

Yun Zhongzi stared at Jiang Heng in utter astonishment, as if he couldn't believe that Jiang Heng hadn't immediately agreed to Yuanshi Tianzun's decree to accept him as a disciple.

Duobao Daoist, on the other hand, was overjoyed. As long as the current Human Emperor did not immediately agree, the Jie Sect would still have a chance.

"Hmph! Master Yuanshi's actions are truly excessive. It seems that only Master's personal intervention can turn the tide!"

Daoist Duobao was already itching to return to Biyou Palace to see if he could persuade his master to come to the human race to take on disciples.

Yun Zhongzi wanted to say something more, but Jiang Heng waved his hand, interrupting Yun Zhongzi, who could only give up helplessly.

"What exactly is the teacher's plan? Did he anticipate that the current emperor would not agree immediately?"

After the Emperor's wedding, I must pay my respects to him again and complete the task my teacher assigned me.

"If I fail to fulfill my teacher's instructions, I must return and report as soon as possible, otherwise the Jie Sect will definitely not let this go!" Yun Zhongzi thought to himself.

Within the Chan Sect, almost no one could understand why Yuanshi Tianzun wanted to take the current Human Emperor as his personal disciple.

Although Yun Zhongzi had received special instructions from Yuanshi Tianzun, he still knew little about the profound meaning behind this matter.

The disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect were both preoccupied with their own thoughts, pondering the future. Meanwhile, the auspicious time for the Human Emperor's wedding arrived.

Jiang Heng naturally showed no disrespect to Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, and married her reincarnation, Su Daji, with the highest human etiquette.

The three letters and six rites, the formal marriage, and the ten-mile-long red bridal procession—everything was done perfectly. This was the greatest respect Jiang Heng could give to Houtu, the ancestral witch.

Jiang Heng believed that at this very moment, within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the gaze of the Ancestral Witch Houtu would surely pierce through layers of space and descend upon this place.

After Jiang Heng and Su Daji paid their respects to Heaven and Earth and the progenitor of the human race, the wedding of the current human emperor was officially completed.

Just then, a vast aura emerged, seven-colored light gathered in the heavens, and a mighty voice resounded:

"Upon hearing of the marriage of the current Human Emperor, the Sage Nuwa bestowed upon them a pair of jade ruyi scepters, wishing the newlyweds eternal love and harmony!"

Before he finished speaking, a pair of jade ruyi scepters had already fallen into Jiang Heng's hands. Jiang Heng looked at them and exclaimed, "Good heavens, they're actually innate magic treasures!"

This scene naturally shocked the many guests present. The Emperor's wedding, and the Sage Nuwa presenting gifts—what kind of treatment was this?

Not to mention ordinary experts, even the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects were shocked, and their respect for Jiang Heng rose to a new level.

Jiang Heng knew that the reason why the Sage Nuwa sent congratulatory gifts was partly because of Jiang Heng's true form.

On the other hand, it was probably because of the battle between Jiang Heng and the Sage of Reception. That battle seemed to be a draw, but the Sage of Reception lost face completely.

Because of what happened with Sage Zhunti last time, Sage Nuwa had long harbored resentment towards Sage Daoyin, and Jiang Heng was able to help her get rid of that grudge this time.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the goddess Nuwa sent a wedding gift to Jiang Heng on his wedding day.

"Thank you, Holy Mother!"

After paying his respects to the sage Nuwa, Jiang Heng stepped forward and said loudly, "Today I will marry you and make a promise to you."

From this day forward, we are bound by a vow of life and death, to grow old together!

From this day forward, even if mountains crumble, rivers run dry, winter thunder roars, summer snow falls, and heaven and earth unite, my love for you will never cease!

From this day forward, though heaven and earth may end, this love will last forever!

These vows, spoken by Jiang Heng, resounded throughout the entire primordial world, reaching the ears of all living beings there.

Even the Heavenly Dao seemed to sense it, and amidst the roar, a wisp of merit descended, sinking into the tops of Jiang Heng and Su Daji's heads.

This time, Jiang Heng used many of the rituals from later generations for his grand wedding, which can be said to have completely set the standard for future weddings of the human race.

This can actually be considered as promoting the development of human civilization, and it is only natural that Heaven would bestow some merit for this.

However, as the Heavenly Dao bestowed merit, what Jiang Heng just said was no longer a simple promise, but a vow made to the Heavenly Dao, representing Jiang Heng's most sincere promise to the Ancestral Witch Houtu.

At this moment, deep within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, just as Jiang Heng had predicted, had her eyes pierce through the void.

Hearing Jiang Heng's vow and looking at that somewhat unfamiliar yet familiar face, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, was instantly moved to tears.

At this moment, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, really wanted to disregard everything, step out of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and appear before Jiang Heng.

But in the end, reason prevailed over intense emotion, and even though Houtu, the ancestral witch, longed for her, she knew what she had to do.

For that sliver of a future possibility, she and Jiang Heng have worked hard for hundreds of thousands of years, so how could they possibly fail at this crucial moment?

"If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day and night?"

These were the words Jiang Heng once said, and since then, they have been deeply engraved in the heart of Houtu, the ancestral witch.

At this moment, Houtu, the ancestral witch, encouraged herself with these words, and the complex emotions in her heart instantly returned to calm.

With her eyes closed, Houtu, the ancestral witch, dared not look at that beautiful scene again, for fear that her emotions, which had just stabilized, would be disturbed once more.

Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, began a deep seclusion. For that sliver of possibility, she had to give it her all. She knew that time was running out.

Meanwhile, the wedding of the current Human Emperor has officially concluded, and naturally, the guests and hosts are enjoying themselves.

The disciples of the Jie Sect did not stay for long and hurriedly returned to Biyou Palace, presumably to find the Tongtian Sect Leader.

The disciples of the Chan Sect did not leave. Yun Zhongzi remained in Chaoge City, perhaps waiting for Jiang Heng's reply.

The other powerful beings from the primordial world departed one by one. This grand wedding of the Human Emperor also allowed these powerful beings to witness the strength of the human race.

Indeed! Both the Chan and Jie sects sent representatives of sages to offer their congratulations. Is this the kind of treatment an ordinary person can receive?

Even more extravagantly, the sage Nuwa personally delivered congratulatory gifts, and the Primordial Heavenly Lord also wanted to take the current human emperor as his disciple.

Such explosive news spread throughout the entire prehistoric world in an instant, leaving countless powerful figures in the prehistoric world utterly shocked.

It is no exaggeration to say that the current human emperor of the human race instantly became the focus of attention for all living beings in the prehistoric world.

(End of this chapter)