noffsinger Chapter 60 The River Luo Borrows from the Human Emperor, Yao Ji Forms a Benevolent Bond, and Is Best
Chapter 60 The River Luo Borrows from the Human Emperor, Yao Ji Forms a Benevolent Bond, and Is Best
Chapter 60 The River Luo Borrows from the Human Emperor, Yao Ji Forms a Benevolent Bond, and Is Bestows a Precious Technique
Yao Ji moved with incredible speed, and in no time, she arrived above the Feng clan's territory.
Looking down from the clouds, one could see smoke rising from the village chimneys, houses standing neatly arranged, a scene full of vitality. Compared to the simplicity of the early days of humankind, the human tribes of today have gained considerable grandeur.
Yao Ji withdrew her escape light and landed outside the tribe. She didn't rush in, but stood atop a mountain, quietly observing this land.
Having lived in the Heavenly Court for a long time, she had heard of the rise of the human race, but had never witnessed it firsthand. Standing on this land now, feeling the lively atmosphere, she found it all quite novel.
A gentle breeze caressed my face, carrying the fresh scent of earth and grass. In the distance, I heard the sounds of children playing, and nearby, the rhythmic patter of women washing clothes. All of this was a stark contrast to the cold and solemn atmosphere of the Heavenly Court.
"Is this what it means to live a life of simplicity and joy?" Yao Ji murmured to herself, a smile appearing on her lips.
Before long, a figure emerged from the tribe and walked towards her. The man wore a plain-colored robe, had a handsome face, and exuded composure; he was none other than Grand Master Xuandu.
Xuan Du was slightly taken aback when he saw Yao Ji, then cupped his hands and said, "This humble Taoist, Xuan Du, greets Your Highness, the Eldest Princess."
Yao Ji is Haotian's younger sister, and is a generation older than Xuan Du in terms of seniority. Moreover, as the eldest princess of the Heavenly Court, she has a noble status, and Xuan Du dares not neglect her, addressing her as Your Highness.
Yao Ji smiled and returned the greeting: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities. I've descended to the mortal realm on my elder brother's orders to deliver the Hetu and Luoshu to Fuxi for his enlightenment."
Her words cleverly invoked Haotian's name, which was essentially using Haotian's name as a pretext.
As a disciple of Taiqing, Xuandu naturally knew Haotian's strength and also knew that the Hetu and Luoshu were artifacts of the Heavenly Court, so he would never dare to harbor any wicked thoughts. In this way, even if the spiritual treasure was lent out, there was no fear of not being able to get it back.
Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Xuan Du's eyes. This Hetu Luoshu was related to Fuxi's attainment of the Dao, and he had originally planned to personally go to the Heavenly Court to request it after some time, but unexpectedly, the Heavenly Court had sent it to him on its own initiative.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Thank you, Princess." Xuandu bowed solemnly.
Yao Ji waved her hand and said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. Where is Fuxi now? I'll hand over the spiritual treasure to him."
Xuandu said, "Your Highness, it is not the right time yet. Although Fuxi has been born, he is not yet an adult and his Dao heart is not firm. It would be unwise to obtain this treasure rashly."
"Why don't you, Princess, tour the area for a while, and when the time is right, lend him the magic treasure? How about that?"
Yao Ji thought about it and agreed. Her trip to the mortal realm was merely an excuse to deliver treasures; her main purpose was to travel and have fun. Therefore, there was no need to rush.
"Alright, then I'll take a walk around the area." Yao Ji nodded in agreement.
After that, Yao Ji began to travel around the vicinity of the Feng clan.
Days passed by like this. Yao Ji watched Fuxi grow from a clever boy into a valiant young man.
She watched as Fuxi taught his people to use spider webs to make nets for fishing and hunting, greatly increasing their efficiency.
We see Fuxi creating written characters to replace the cumbersome method of knotting ropes for record-keeping.
Watching Fuxi invent musical instruments such as the xun and qin, and compose songs and ballads, bringing music into the lives of ordinary people.
Every single thing made Yao Ji secretly admire: This Human Emperor truly lives up to his reputation.
Later, after the clan chief passed away, Fuxi was elected as the new leader.
He led the Feng clan to grow stronger day by day, attracting many nearby tribes to come and join him.
As the population grew, Fuxi established a marriage system, using deer hides as betrothal gifts and implementing a system of male-female pairing, thus ending the chaotic state of marriage among humankind.
He also instructed tribal members to use the names of their livestock, plants, dwellings, or official titles as their surnames, thus giving rise to surnames and having a profound influence.
Yao Ji saw all of this and kept it in her heart.
"This human emperor truly possesses great wisdom," Yao Ji thought to herself.
Finally, that day arrived.
Fuxi accumulated immense prestige among the human race, and his name as a sage spread far and wide. He was revered as the common lord of the human race by various tribes.
He promoted his body-refining methods, marriage system, and various inventions to all human tribes, greatly increasing the fortune and strength of the human race.
However, Fuxi knew that this was not enough.
He wanted to find his own path.
Following the guidance of his master Xuandu, Fuxi arrived at a place called Mengjin on the banks of the Yellow River. This place was where the water and sky merged into one, and the scenery was ever-changing; it was said to be the place where the yin and yang of heaven and earth met.
"My master instructed me to observe the celestial phenomena here and comprehend the principles of Yin and Yang changes in the universe, saying it would help me attain enlightenment," Fuxi muttered to himself.
So he settled down, day after day, pondering the laws of the sun and moon's movement across the sky and the stars' shifting, and contemplating the mysteries of the earth's changing seasons and the blooming and withering of flowers. Sometimes he looked up at the sky, sometimes he looked down at the flowing water, sometimes he sat quietly all day, and sometimes he strolled along the riverbank.
Meanwhile, Yao Ji, who was nearby, knew that the time had come.
On this day, Fuxi was meditating by the river when he suddenly heard a loud noise.
He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a dragon-horse leaping out from the rolling Yellow River. Its body was radiant with golden light, and its back was covered with Daoist runes. It carried a mysterious scroll that exuded the aura of the Dao.
The dragon-horse came treading on the water, magnificent and extraordinary, its mane flowing like flames, its four hooves creating clouds, and its every step forming lotus flowers.
Just as Fuxi was about to step forward for a closer look, he saw a black tortoise emerge from the river, carrying a scroll on its shell. The tortoise shell was covered with mysterious runes, and the scroll was ancient and profound.
"By order of the Great Heavenly Venerable, the Hetu and Luoshu are temporarily lent to the common ruler of the human race."
A soft, melodious voice came from mid-air.
Fuxi looked up and saw a female immortal exuding a noble aura floating in the void, her clothes fluttering and starlight flowing around her, like a fairy in a painting.
"Human Fuxi thanks the Great Celestial Venerable and the Fairy." Fuxi quickly bowed.
Yao Ji smiled slightly and waved her hand, saying, "No need for formalities, let's take the treasure."
Fuxi rose, walked towards the dragon-horse, and reached for the scroll. The moment his fingers touched the scroll, his eyes were involuntarily drawn to the inscriptions on the dragon-horse's body.
The inscriptions seemed to come alive, flowing, leaping, and combining before his eyes, transforming into all sorts of mysterious patterns.
Upon seeing this, Fuxi was suddenly enlightened.
"Hmm? Interesting." Yao Ji exclaimed softly, "As expected of the Human Emperor, he grasped the True Dragon Treasure Technique in just one glance. His comprehension is truly remarkable!"
Indeed, the dragon-horse was no ordinary creature; it was transformed from the True Dragon Treasure Technique magical artifact in Yao Ji's possession. The black tortoise was also transformed from the Qilin Treasure Technique magical artifact.
Yao Ji felt that although her brother hadn't said that the Ten Fierce Treasures could be passed on to outsiders, Fuxi was the Human Emperor and bore the Mandate of Heaven, so it wouldn't hurt to make a good connection with him.
Moreover, if Fuxi comprehends the precious technique and attains the status of Emperor in the future, she might even gain merit, achieving two goals at once.
Therefore, she did not interrupt Fuxi's enlightenment. Instead, she gently waved her hand, causing the black tortoise to swim to Fuxi's side and display the runes on its shell one by one for Fuxi to study.
Fuxi was immersed in the ocean of the Great Dao, completely unaware of the passage of time. The fierce and domineering power of the True Dragon Treasure Technique and the profound and steady power of the Qilin Treasure Technique, two completely different Great Daos, intertwined, collided, and merged in his heart, turning into a torrent that washed over his mind.
After an unknown amount of time, Fuxi finally awoke from his enlightenment.
He opened his eyes, but the dragon horse, the black tortoise, and the fairy had all vanished. Only the Hetu Luoshu in his hand lay quietly before him.
As Fuxi sensed the two profound divine powers within his mind, an indescribable gratitude welled up within him. He bowed deeply towards the heavens and solemnly said, "Fuxi thanks the fairy for imparting these teachings! Thank you for the great heavenly grace!"
Fuxi stood up, holding the Hetu and Luoshu in his arms, his gaze resolute.
He has found his own path.
He turned around and strode towards the tribe.
Behind us, the Yellow River flows ceaselessly, like the destiny of humankind, rolling forward unstoppable.