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

Chapter 256 An Invincible Heart!

Upon hearing Nuwa's words, Tongtian Jiaozhu and the others understood, but showed no surprise on their faces.

For the sake of her brother Fuxi, the Sage Nuwa even turned against the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and sided with Jiang Heng during the Investiture of the Gods.

After years of planning, Fuxi finally saw hope of becoming a saint. How could the saint Nuwa just stand by and watch Fuxi fail?

Moreover, since Taihao possesses the power of the Heavenly Dao, it means that Taihao is a pawn of the Heavenly Dao, giving the Sage Nuwa even more reason to intervene.

The reason why the Sage Nuwa invited the Tongtian Sect Leader and others to Nuwa Palace was certainly not merely to watch the battle in the human realm.

"What does the Sage Nuwa plan to do?" Yang Jian asked directly.

As the Sage Nuwa herself just said, Jiang Heng will not allow any powerful figure to interfere in matters of the human realm, and Yang Jian will naturally not interfere either.

But judging from Nuwa's intentions, it doesn't seem that she intends to directly interfere in human affairs. Yang Jian is curious about what Nuwa plans to do.

The others also focused their attention on the Sage Nuwa, knowing that she had invited them for this very reason.

"Since Taihao possesses the power of the Heavenly Dao, which is why he is so powerful, I will start with this matter."

"If we can sever the power of the Heavenly Dao within Taihao, and with Taihao's strength greatly reduced, how could he possibly be a match for Fuxi?" said the Sage Nuwa.

The Tongtian Sect Leader and the others were all immediately impressed; what the Sage Nuwa had said was indeed a feasible solution.

Since the Heavenly Dao can concentrate the mysterious fortune on Taihao, allowing Taihao to be on par with Fuxi.

They might also be able to sever this destiny, thereby weakening Taihao's strength, and making the outcome of this battle a foregone conclusion.

"The Sage Nuwa has considered everything thoroughly; this should be the safest approach at present!" Tongtian Jiaozhu nodded and said.

From the moment he stood on the opposite side of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Tongtian Jiaozhu knew what he was about to face.

If possible, the Tongtian Sect Leader would naturally hope that Fuxi could become the ruler of the human realm and then become a saint in this great calamity.

In this way, their side's strength will increase, while the strength of Heaven and Dao Ancestor Hongjun will be weakened.

That is why the Tongtian Sect Leader was willing to come to Nuwa Palace; this was actually a preemptive statement of his attitude.

"Severing the power of the Heavenly Dao will not be an easy task. What does the Sage Nuwa plan to do?" Yang Jian asked.

Although Yang Jian had only recently become a saint, this did not mean that he was shallow in his knowledge. He quickly realized the difficulty of this matter.

That is the Heavenly Dao! In the primordial world, the Heavenly Dao is the supreme existence. How easy is it to cut off the power of the Heavenly Dao?

"This matter is indeed not easy. If we can take action against Taihao, it will be simple, but if we start from other places, it will be extremely difficult!" said the Tongtian Sect Leader.

If she could take action against Taihao, the Sage Nuwa could obliterate him in an instant, and no amount of Heavenly Will would be of any use.

However, since the sage Nuwa could not directly attack Taihao at this time, she had to find other methods, which suddenly increased the difficulty considerably.

"I have also thought about this matter carefully. Cutting off the power of the Heavenly Dao is naturally not an easy thing, but it is not without a way."

"We sages are in charge of the rules of Heaven. If we join forces and use the rules of Heaven to cover the human realm, we can shield the power of Heaven for a short time," said the sage Nuwa.

Upon hearing this, both the Tongtian Sect Leader and Yang Jian nodded in agreement. What the Sage Nuwa had suggested was indeed a good idea.

In the primordial world, although sages are below the Heavenly Dao, they still hold a portion of the Heavenly Dao's rules and are not powerless against it.

The Sage Nuwa also pondered for a long time, realizing that with her own strength, it was almost impossible for her to sever the power of the Heavenly Dao.

However, blocking the power of Heaven in the short term is not without hope. And just a little time will be enough for Fuxi.

To ensure everything went smoothly, the sage Nuwa specially invited Yang Jian and the Tongtian Sect Leader, hoping to combine the power of the three sages to accomplish this task.

In fact, to ensure that no unexpected situation would occur, the Sage Nuwa even sought help from the Sage Taiqing.

This time, although the Sage Taiqing did not come to Nuwa Palace, he promised that he would lend a helping hand at a critical moment.

As for Jiang Heng, the Sage Nuwa did try to find him, but judging from Jiang Heng's attitude, he was not prepared to interfere in the affairs of the human world.

"There is no time to lose. Fuxi has already clashed with Taihao. We must act as soon as possible!" Tongtian Jiaozhu said in a deep voice.

At this moment, in the boundless starry sky of the human realm, Fuxi and Taihao had already engaged in a fierce battle, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give way.

Judging from the current situation, it is still a stalemate. However, it is not difficult for the sage Nuwa and others to see that Taihao has gradually gained the upper hand.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Small advantages, when accumulated gradually, can eventually turn into a decisive victory. Taihao was already one step ahead of Fuxi.

"Alright! We will now go all out, gather the rules of the Great Dao, and envelop the entire human realm!" said the Sage Nuwa in a deep voice.

As Nuwa spoke, she took a step and arrived in the human realm, with Tongtian Jiaozhu and Yang Jian following closely behind.

The sage Nuwa was the first to unleash her sage form, and the rules of the Heavenly Dao began to condense on her body, her supreme aura shaking the entire Chaos Sea.

At the same time, Yang Jian and the Tongtian Sect Leader also unleashed their Saintly Dharma Forms and began to condense the Heavenly Dao Rules, enveloping the human realm.

The Heavenly Dao rules controlled by the three sages intertwined, forming layers of nets that enveloped the entire human realm.

Compared to the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao rules controlled by sages are nothing, and can even be said to be utterly vulnerable in the face of the Heavenly Dao.

If Heaven were willing, it could even cancel the ability of a sage to control the rules of Heaven at any time.

However, before the Heavenly Dao could react, Nuwa and the others had a precious period of time to shield themselves from the power of the Heavenly Dao.

Just like now, after the power of the Sage Nuwa, the Master of Tongtian, and Yang Jian enveloped the human realm, the power of the Heavenly Dao was inexplicably severed.

The moment the power of Heaven was severed, Taihao, who was fighting Fuxi in the human realm, immediately changed his expression.

Taihao, who had been fighting fiercely with Fuxi and was gradually gaining the upper hand, suddenly found his strength waning.

Although Fuxi did not know why Taihao's strength had weakened, how could he let such a good opportunity pass him by?

After the battle with Taihao began, Fuxi tried his best, but he was unable to defeat Taihao and was gradually suppressed.

Although Fuxi did not despair, he knew that if things continued like this, he might very well lose this crucial battle.

Now, the situation has reversed in an instant. If Fuxi doesn't seize this opportunity to secure victory, he shouldn't even think about becoming a saint in this great calamity.

Jiang Heng did choose not to interfere in matters of the human realm, but that doesn't mean he didn't care about them.

Jiang Heng was naturally aware that the Sage Nuwa and others had intervened to shield the power of the Heavenly Dao. Nuwa's method did indeed seem quite effective.

This is a drastic measure; it seems like they haven't interfered in human affairs, but it weakens Taihao's power, allowing Fuxi to gain the upper hand in one fell swoop.

In fact, in Jiang Heng's eyes, Nuwa's method was not perfect; on the contrary, it had a great flaw.

Since the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun have already begun their scheme, and Taihao is clearly their pawn, how could they not pay attention to the affairs of the human realm?

If the sage Nuwa could think of something, how could the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor Hongjun not have thought of it? That is naturally impossible.

In fact, the moment Nuwa and the others made their move, the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun had already reacted. Would they have remained indifferent?

With the power of the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun, they could completely dismantle the Heavenly Dao rules of Nuwa and others in the blink of an eye.

When the power of Heaven descends upon the human realm once more, Taihao will be the same Taihao as before, and it will still be incredibly difficult for Fuxi to win this battle.

As Jiang Heng had predicted, the power of the Heavenly Dao in the human realm was just shielded by the Sage Nuwa and others when Dao Ancestor Hongjun made his move.

Without a sound, the Heavenly Dao rules that Nuwa and others had placed over the human realm began to collapse and disintegrate.

The power of Heaven is supreme and is descending upon the human realm once more. In the blink of an eye, the efforts of the Sage Nuwa and others will vanish like a bubble.

Nuwa, Tongtian Jiaozhu, and Yang Jian all changed their expressions at the same time and began to unleash their full power, but it was still to no avail.

Even the most invincible and supreme saints in the primordial world are like ants before the power of the Heavenly Dao, appearing utterly vulnerable.

Looking at all this, a smile unconsciously appeared on Jiang Heng's face. This was all within his expectations.

Even among the sages of the primordial world, the title of "sage" is preceded by the words "Heavenly Dao".

Saints are below the Heavenly Dao. They seem invincible, but in the face of the Heavenly Dao, even their immortality seems laughable.

Except for those like the Supreme Saint, who can completely break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and truly forge their own path above the saints.

Otherwise, for the sages of the primordial world to want to defy the Heavenly Dao is nothing but a pipe dream, with absolutely no hope of success.

The reason why Jiang Heng was able to contend with Dao Ancestor Hongjun during the Investiture of the Gods was precisely because Jiang Heng was not a saint in the primordial world.

Jiang Heng walks the path of the world of "Covering the Sky," which is the supreme path that takes oneself as the foundation, does not seek the external world, and forms its own world.

Therefore, to this day, Jiang Heng has not left his mark on the rules of Heaven, and is therefore not subject to the constraints of Heaven.

The reason why the Taiqing Sage was able to break through the limitations of the Heavenly Dao and inexplicably forge his own path in the realm of sages was largely thanks to Jiang Heng.

If Jiang Heng hadn't withstood the pressure from the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun, even if the Sage Taiqing had the ability to take that step, Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao would not have allowed it.

As soon as the Supreme Saint shows even the slightest sign of a breakthrough, Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao will not hesitate to take action to completely extinguish that hope.

Under Jiang Heng's watchful gaze, as the Heavenly Dao rules condensed by Nuwa and others crumbled, Taiqing Saint finally made his move.

By focusing his power outside the human realm to resist the descent of the Heavenly Dao's power, the Taiqing Sage chose to confront the Heavenly Dao head-on.

Nuwa and the other saints were no match for the Heavenly Dao, but Taiqing Saint blocked the descending power of the Heavenly Dao.

The Sage Taiqing, who broke free from the constraints of the Heavenly Dao's rules, has reached the same level as the Heavenly Dao in terms of realm, and there is no inherent difference in their power levels.

However, in the primordial world, the power of the Heavenly Dao is invincible. The Sage Taiqing could hold out for a while, but not for too long.

The power of the Supreme Saint is collapsing, and the power of the Heavenly Dao is constantly invading the human realm. It seems that the Supreme Saint cannot hold out for much longer.

Meanwhile, the great battle in the human realm had reached its most critical moment, with Fuxi having completely gained the upper hand.

However, even without the blessing of the power of the Heavenly Dao, Taihao's own strength was indeed outstanding.

Taihao was only slightly inferior to Fuxi, who laid the foundation for sainthood. For him to reach such a level was already quite remarkable.

At this moment, Jiang Heng finally realized that Taihao was definitely not just a newly born human, but must have a different background.

Even the sage Nuwa probably didn't know as much about Fuxi's strength as Jiang Heng did, since everything about Fuxi in the Journey to the West was planned by Jiang Heng himself.

Even the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu," which Fuxi had once practiced and used to attain enlightenment, was personally taught to him by Jiang Heng.

Moreover, most of the creations of the entire Journey to the West calamity were obtained by Fuxi, which laid the foundation for Fuxi to become a saint in one fell swoop.

If the newborn human race could reach the level of Fuxi, then Jiang Heng should give up on competing with the Heavenly Dao and might as well just wash up and go to sleep.

The only possibility is that Taihao was also the reincarnation of a powerful being, and only by building upon the good fortune of his previous life could he achieve such a level.

Although Jiang Heng does not yet know who Taihao is, there are very few beings in the primordial world who can reach a level similar to Fuxi.

However, even so, Jiang Heng never intended to interfere in matters of the human realm, as this was already within the rules of the game.

As long as the Heavenly Dao and Dao Ancestor Hongjun do not actively break the rules of the game, Jiang Heng is naturally happy to play along with them within the rules.

At this moment, in the vast starry sky of the human realm, under the watchful eyes of countless people, the battle between Fuxi and Taihao was full of twists and turns.

From the initial stalemate to Taihao gradually gaining the upper hand, and then to Taihao's weakening, Fuxi began to suppress Taihao.

This battle was full of twists and turns, and no one understood why Taihao's strength fluctuated so much. It was truly incomprehensible.

At this point, Fuxi had completely suppressed Taihao, and it seemed that it would only take some time before he could completely defeat Taihao.

However, with the power of Heaven returning to the human realm, Taihao's strength has shown signs of recovery.

Fuxi's expression changed slightly. He naturally knew what this meant. At this moment, he held nothing back and even used his trump card, the "Gu Zhi Bao Shu".

The "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" was Fuxi's greatest reliance, yet he never used it, even in his past struggles with Taihao.

By saving his biggest trump card for this moment, Fuxi naturally aimed for a fatal blow, determined to utterly crush Taihao's hopes.

The "Gu Zhi Bao Shu" technique was unleashed, and endless time and space were affected by Fuxi's power, instantly becoming as long as billions of years.

To Taihao's astonishment, Fuxi unleashed boundless celestial light, delivering a devastating blow that shattered the starry sky and severed the passage of time.

Although Fuxi's current strength is not great, this unparalleled attack would make even a quasi-saint level expert change color upon seeing it.

It's not that Fuxi's attack was particularly powerful, but rather that the artistic conception contained within it reached an incredible level.

In an instant, the entire starry sky was enveloped in dazzling celestial light, and terrifying power destroyed countless stars, completely engulfing Taihao.

"It's over! From this day forward, I am the ruler of the human realm!" Fuxi stood tall in the starry sky, speaking with great pride.

After a long struggle and this fierce battle, Fuxi finally defeated Taihao and became the one who had the last laugh.

"Cough cough cough! Hahaha! Just a little bit more, Fuxi, just a little bit more, and I was about to die by your hand!"

"But it's such a pity, you were just a little bit short. You still want to become the ruler of the human realm today? That's wishful thinking!"

Just then, Taihao's voice rang out again, and Fuxi's expression changed slightly as he looked into the depths of the starry sky, where Taihao's figure slowly emerged.

At this moment, Taihao looked as miserable as could be, his body was tattered and covered with hideous wounds.

He was clearly seriously injured, and it seemed he was only one breath away from dying.

But at this moment, Taihao was radiating a powerful aura. The power of the Heavenly Dao had finally broken through the blockade of the Taiqing Sage and descended upon the human realm once again.

Faced with Fuxi's devastating attack, Taihao would have been certain to die, but the arrival of the power of Heaven allowed him to survive.

That's why Taihao said that Fuxi was slightly lacking; whether or not he possessed the power of the Heavenly Dao, Taihao was a completely different person.

Even though he is currently seriously injured, as long as the Heavenly Dao's fortune gathers around him and he has the support of the Heavenly Dao's power, Taihao is fearless.

Not to mention continuing the battle with Fuxi, even if he were to ultimately defeat Fuxi, Taihao had absolute confidence. This is the terrifying power of the Heavenly Dao.

Outside the human realm, the sage Nuwa, witnessing this scene, had an extremely grim expression, knowing that she had ultimately failed.

They finally came up with this idea, even going so far as to ask the Sage of Taiqing for help, but in the end, it still fell short by just a little bit.

With Fuxi's current strength, there is absolutely no hope of defeating Taihao, who is empowered by the Heavenly Dao.

However, if Fuxi is defeated in this battle, it will undoubtedly be extremely difficult for him to become a saint in this great calamity.

Although the sage Nuwa was extremely unwilling, she was helpless and had no other options in the face of the current situation.

"Hmph! So what if I'm a little short? I can just start over and defeat you again!" Fuxi said in a deep voice.

After the initial shock, Fuxi's mindset gradually calmed down, and his fighting spirit not only did not diminish but increased, becoming even more intense.

For Fuxi, no matter how special Taihao was, it was not a reason for him to lose this battle.

At this moment, Fuxi truly understood that if he could not overwhelm everything and ascend to the peak with an absolutely invincible demeanor, how could he talk about becoming a saint in this great calamity?

Having an invincible heart is far more important than having invincible strength. Only by forging ahead can one truly touch the threshold of sainthood.

It was at this moment that Fuxi truly understood why the human emperor had always been unwilling to interfere in the affairs of the human race.

Only the will to strive for self-improvement can be the foundation for the development and growth of the human race, rather than relying solely on external resources or other powerful beings.

Just like Fuxi in the past, with the support of the sage Nuwa and Jiang Heng, and with his own strength, he thought that becoming a sage was a foregone conclusion.

But it was only after encountering Taihao that Fuxi truly understood that neither the sage Nuwa nor Jiang Heng could be his support.

He contends with people, with the land, with the heavens! Only by constantly striving for self-improvement and forging an invincible heart can he reach the peak.

At this moment, Fuxi had an epiphany. Compared to laying the foundation for becoming a sage, this realization was more crucial for Fuxi.

Taihao failed to notice this. Having gathered the Heavenly Dao's fortune and become the Son of Heaven once again, how could he possibly take Fuxi seriously?

Stepping on the starry sky, he walked step by step toward Fuxi. His powerful aura and hideous wounds made Taihao look terrifyingly powerful.

Just then, Fuxi also took a step forward, and with this step, a fierce fighting spirit soared into the sky from Fuxi's body.

At this moment, Fuxi, with an indomitable spirit and an invincible heart, headed towards Taihao without hesitation.

Taihao hadn't paid much attention to Fuxi at first, thinking victory was assured, but as Fuxi took step after step, Taihao quickly sensed something was amiss.

Fuxi's aura was growing stronger and stronger at an astonishing rate.

This does not mean that Fuxi's cultivation has broken through. In fact, Fuxi's cultivation has reached the peak of the human realm and there is no possibility of further improvement.

Taihao could sense that an unimaginable power was gathering around Fuxi, which felt somewhat similar to the power of the Heavenly Dao within him.

Taihao didn't know what that power was, but the aura emanating from Fuxi alone was enough to terrify him.

"What kind of power is this? What kind of power is this? How could you possibly condense this power?" Taihao roared in disbelief.

But no matter how unbelievable it was for Taihao, when his battle with Fuxi broke out again, Taihao finally understood what despair was.

Originally, even without the power of the Heavenly Dao, Taihao could still barely withstand Fuxi. It was only after Fuxi unleashed a devastating attack that Taihao was injured to the state he is in today.

But after they fought again, Taihao was shocked to discover that he was utterly vulnerable in front of Fuxi.

With just one strike, Taihao was defeated. With eyes full of resentment, his aura dissipated instantly, and he had completely perished.

This astonishing scene once again shocked countless powerful figures watching the battle, including even the Sage Nuwa and others.

After the power of Heaven returned to the human realm, the Sage Nuwa was in despair, believing that Fuxi probably had no hope of winning.

Who would have thought that the situation would reverse so quickly? Taihao, who had reconstituted the power of the Heavenly Dao, was utterly powerless against Fuxi?

"Humanity, indeed, chose Fuxi!" Jiang Heng muttered to himself.

(End of this chapter)