Volume 3: The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors Chapter 448: Shennong Huode, the Reincarnation of Haotian
The Jiangshui River Basin, located in the southern part of Zhanbuzhou, is a descendant of the Suiren clan. Therefore, while cultivating grains and teaching farming, the Lieshan clan, revered as Shennong, naturally learned how to "play with fire."
Fire can not only resist the cold and bring warmth, but also illuminate the darkness and drive away wild beasts. Similarly, it can also be used in farming.
Slash-and-burn agriculture.
This is the new change that Shennong brought to human beings.
It is of epoch-making significance.
Ancient trees and weeds that had grown for thousands or even tens of thousands of years were reduced to ashes in a fire. These ashes were nutrients, nutrients accumulated over millions of years.
Burning firewood turns into fire, illuminating our human race.
The torch passed down from the Suiren era was injected with new vitality by Shennong in this era of humanity.
The fireworks of this world are the driving force in the tide of the times. In the eyes of human beings, they are hope, food, harvest, and food and clothing.
Grains and farming allowed humans to say goodbye to their fishing and hunting lifestyle. Later, Shennong invented tools such as the plow, which greatly facilitated agricultural production and ushered in the agricultural age.
When Shennong's reputation spread to Chendu, the thirteen tribes headed by Dating were shocked.
Because they had spared no effort to seek the welfare of the human race in order to inherit the throne of the Holy Emperor. But even a hundred thousand years of hard work might not have been even a fraction of what Shennong had done. The changes he brought to the human race were beyond the reach of even their divine powers.
"Perhaps, the path to becoming a saint from an ordinary person is the path for our clan's leader!" Oting said with emotion.
He looked at the Jiang River from afar and saw that the fire there was burning brightly and its momentum was reaching the sky. The fortune of the human race was showing signs of flourishing, and Shennong was about to replace the virtue of wood with the virtue of fire.
Kunlian, the Fire Dragon official appointed by Fuxi, applauded Shennong upon learning of his deeds, saying, "Wood creates fire, and the Five Elements cycle. Shennong cultivated the five grains, ushering in a new chapter for our race. His merits and virtues are unparalleled, and he deserves to inherit the path of the Holy Emperor. We should submit a memorial to Mount Tai and inform the Blue Emperor, inviting Shennong to rule the Chen capital and succeed him as co-ruler!"
Yin Kang, Ge Tian, Hao Ying and others also understood that Shennong might have a destiny, so they gave up their thoughts and agreed with Kunlian's proposal.
However, Otani seemed hesitant.
Yin Kang knew what he was thinking and stepped forward to persuade him, "Brother, do you still have hope? Looking at the achievements of the Lieshan clan, we know that their momentum is already established. We must not hinder them. You must not repeat what you did in the past! Otherwise, if the great sage fails and the Holy Emperor blames you, you will not be able to bear the consequences."
I, under the command of the Holy Emperor, hold the power of judgment, preside over fair trials, reward and punish clearly, and do not shy away from personal favors. If my brother insists on his own way and causes a serious mistake, I will show no mercy."
Upon hearing this, Da Ting smiled bitterly. "My cousin, you misunderstood! I was thinking that when the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, he had already understood the Dao. And Lie Shan has no cultivation, so if he came to Chendu too early, it would be inappropriate."
Yin Kang and others also thought it made sense after hearing it.
Fuxi had the cultivation level of Taiyi at that time, and Lieshan was still a mortal. If he ascended to the position of co-leader, he would not be able to convince the people.
So, Ge Tian said, "Then let's wait. There are three opinions on whether the Holy Emperor should take over our clan. I see that Lie Shan has great ambitions and perhaps he will achieve even greater things. By then, based on his achievements, even if his cultivation is insufficient, he has the foundation of virtue and behavior, and his ascension to the throne of co-leadership will be a natural progression."
The leaders of the thirteen tribes submitted their decision to Fuxi.
Fuxi expressed his approval.
…
The flame shines brightly in the world, drawing everyone's attention to the banks of the Jiang River.
Many sacred hearts became hotter with this fire, their eyes burning, secretly calculating and planning.
Emperor Fuxi attained enlightenment by offering sacrifices to the gods on Mount Tai, and his merits were shared by all. This is truly exciting.
To say they weren't moved would be a lie.
Everyone wants to participate in the great world of humanity, everyone wants to share in the merits of humanity, and everyone wants to inherit the destiny of the human race.
But not everyone can have it if they want it!
Thousands of pairs of eyes were staring at the bank of Jiangshui River. The owners of these thousands of pairs of eyes were all very excited, but they did not dare to act rashly.
Because they found that the Taoist master in white had arrived long ago.
He is in the human world.
On Changyang Mountain south of Jiangshui River.
They saw it.
But I don't know what he is doing.
Therefore, I dare not go.
After Fuxi attained enlightenment, he ruled the world for 100,000 years. Except for the first 10,000 years when Mingyu went to Tiannan with her junior sister, he has been staying in Changyang Mountain.
The last glimmer of hope for his infinite path fell upon the human world.
So Mingyu plans to stay in the human world for a long time.
Fuxi ruled the east, and Qingdi Taihao was the king with the virtue of wood.
Shennong was in the south, where wood gave birth to fire. His virtue of fire would make the fire of the human race burn more vigorously.
Mingyu has been in Changyang for 90,000 years, just waiting for this ray of fireworks.
The mundane world.
One show after another, never get tired of watching it.
What surprised him was that Shennong was also a music lover.
Amidst an unprecedented display of fireworks, Shennong took out a zither and played a tune.
The title of the song is "Support".
Just like the fireworks in this world, this is a very exciting song.
In this song, Mingyu heard Shennong's ambition to sow grains and provide for all living things.
"very nice!"
Mingyu's starry eyes sparkled. He thought about it and took out a zither.
It was made by Wutong and came from the south of the sky.
It's just right for playing such an exciting song.
Fire jumps in the eyes, burns at the fingertips, and sparks fly everywhere.
Shennong expressed his aspirations in a song called "Support".
Very exciting!
But Mingyu is even more passionate than him.
The same song, the same notes, when played by Mingyu, became a fearless force that burns everything.
The sky is fiery red.
Everything is burning, everything is burning.
It was as if the magnificent life was ignited, and not only did it not burn to ashes, but it burned brighter and brighter.
By the banks of the Jiang River, Shennong's music had long since stopped.
But the music on Changyang Mountain has been playing all the time.
It seemed like a never-ending burn.
Every note is a flame. The grass and trees are burning, the forests are burning, the birds are burning, the beasts are burning, the insects are burning. The burning flames are big and small, but they are all burning, burning with their lives.
It's really life burning.
On the Avenue of Life, flames shot up into the sky.
When Shennong discovered something unusual in Changyang Mountain , he went there to check it out.
He heard a familiar tune.
Although it was clearly his own song, Shennong himself became furious and broke out in sweat.
But even though it was very painful, he still insisted on listening.
I listened for seven days and seven nights without getting tired.
It's just a bit uncomfortable.
Too hot, too burning!
After hearing the last part, Shennong couldn't bear it anymore.
He turned his head and jumped into the ginger water.
He can swim and he is quite good at it.
Shennong swam back to the tribe from Changyang Mountain in one breath along the Jiang River.
When he climbed ashore, even though he was soaking wet, he still felt the heat and unbearable heat.
Looking back at Changyang Mountain, Shennong still felt a lingering fear.
"Forget it, let's take a few days off before going again!"
Yes, he still wants to go.
He felt he should go.
Even if you go there once, you will have a fever for seven days and seven nights. Even if you go there once, you have to jump into the ginger water.
Shennong continued to govern the tribe and constantly improved farming methods. He also used his mortal body to taste hundreds of herbs and identify their medicinal properties, thus creating the beginning of human medicine. From this, mortals gradually got rid of their heavy dependence on immortals.
The emergence of grains meant that ordinary humans no longer needed immortals to hunt ferocious beasts for food. The emergence of planting technology meant that humans no longer needed to frequently migrate tribes. The emergence of medicinal herbs also reduced the need for immortals to treat illnesses.
As a result, the immortals of the Jiang tribe had more free time to practice Taoism and go out to seek opportunities.
Upon seeing this, Shennong organized the tribal immortals to develop trade, and the earliest place for human goods trading - the city - appeared.
He set up a market at noon, gathering goods from all directions and exchanging them on the banks of the Jiang River, and the market would be open at sunset.
This greatly promoted exchanges among human races in the Jiangshui River Basin.
As the tribes in the Jiangshui River Basin brought trading markets to various places, Shennong's reputation for virtue was further spread.
While governing the tribe, Shennong was still obsessed with Changyang Mountain.
Whenever he has free time, he goes to listen to music.
After hearing this, I almost caught fire.
At this time, Shennong would skillfully jump into the Jiangshui River and swim back.
Listen again, burn again;
Burn again, jump again.
Spring goes and autumn comes, but I never get tired of it.
After listening to it for a long time, the passionate melody no longer made Shennong feel uncomfortable. He even felt refreshed and in a good mood.
But every time after listening to it, he would subconsciously jump into the ginger water and then swim all the way back from the foot of Changyang Mountain.
This is probably a habit.
Later, the Jiang clan discovered that Shennong liked to jump into the Jiangshui River.
They believed that the leader's actions must have a profound meaning.
So I started learning too.
When Mingyu saw thousands of human beings running to Changyang Mountain to dance the Jiangshui dance in fancy styles, she was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Shaking his head, he put away the piano and left.
Reach the sky in one step.
He was seeing off a friend.
…
The South Gate of Heaven, which is so high that its top is invisible and surrounded by auspicious clouds, is still majestic and sacred. The two rows of gatekeepers in silver armor and holding immortal weapons in front of the gate make the heavenly court even more solemn.
A ray of fairy light flew down from the horizon.
"stop!"
"Who?"
The two heavenly generals and immortal soldiers on the left and right crossed their arms to block the attack.
"New here?"
Mingyu asked with a smile, her tone gentle.
The two generals shuddered, but still said, "Senior, please state your identity, otherwise we cannot let you in!"
Behind the two of them, the rest of the heavenly generals and soldiers had already formed their battle formations.
Mingyu nodded, "It's quite impressive."
He was about to take out the seal.
A golden light came from the heavenly palace.
"The Emperor has returned to heaven, why won't you let me go?"
Taibai Jinxing hurriedly drove away the heavenly generals and soldiers.
The heavenly general guarding the South Gate of Heaven was stunned and looked at Mingyu carefully. There were only two of them in Heaven, one in Lingxiao and the other in Shenxiao.
Which one is this?
Taibai Jinxing did not explain, but respectfully welcomed Mingyu in and went straight to Haotian Palace.
“You’re here!”
Today's Haotian is no longer the young man he used to be. He wears a crown and looks like an emperor. His eyes are deep and bright, and no emotion can be seen in them.
He waited for him for a long time, and the nectar was ready.
Mingyu didn't hesitate and sat down directly.
"According to the agreement, you should have come in 30,000 years. You made me wait a little longer in the human world."
Upon hearing this, Haotian said unhappily, "Are you looking forward to my reincarnation?"
"You said it was at most a hundred thousand years. How long has it been? Can you calculate it?" Mingyu looked innocent.
Haotian was speechless.
He indeed said this.
"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I'll drink three cups as punishment!" Haotian raised the glass cup and drank continuously.
Mingyu had a smile .
"Are you all ready?"
He pointed to Yaochi Palace.
Haotian nodded: "Everything that needs to be handed over has been handed over. The Jade Emperor will take charge of the Heavenly Palace for me, don't worry."
"That'll do!"
Mingyu smiled and said to Haotian, "Heaven is your territory after all. I won't ask too many questions. If you say you're not worried, then I am. And don't worry about the Netherworld Reincarnation. That's my territory. Ghost Gate, Yellow Spring Road, and Naihe Bridge are all easy to walk through. It's just that Mengpo Soup is not very tasty."
"Have you ever drunk Meng Po soup?" For some reason, there was a special spark in Haotian's eyes when he asked this question.
That look seemed to be asking: So you have been reincarnated too?
Mingyu's mouth twitched, but she said nothing more.
Haotian immediately misunderstood and actually had a little more anticipation for Mengpo soup and reincarnation.
It seemed as if Mingyu had experienced it, so he felt more at ease.
The glass cup was empty several times, and the prepared nectar was soon gone.
Haotian straightened his imperial robe and took off his crown.
After thinking for a while, he took out a round jade pot from his sleeve.
"I'm going to reincarnate and experience tribulations, so I won't need this. I'll lend it to you temporarily!" Haotian looked at Mingyu, his eyes smiling, clear and bright.
Mingyu looked at the jade pot that began to shake, blinked , and smiled, "Okay!"
He reached out to take it.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The jade pot trembled violently and almost slipped out of his hand.
Haotian was surprised. He looked at Yuhu, then at Mingyu, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Would you like me to teach you a technique?"
Mingyu shook his head and he also took out a jade pot.
"No need, I'm prepared!"
Tian used a technique called Hutian, and Mingyu's pot swallowed Haotian's pot.
He jumped up and down in the pot, struggling hard.
Unfortunately it's useless.
Then, as if accepting his fate, he stopped moving.
Only the flickering light proved His determination.
Haotian gave Mingyu a thumbs up: "You are really good! When the master asked him to follow me, I put in a lot of effort, but in the end, I was able to control him with the method taught by the master."
After entrusting the jade pot to Mingyu, Haotian was about to set off.
"etc!"
Mingyu suddenly called out to him, a gleam in her eyes.
"Just like that?"
Haotian stopped and looked back, asking in confusion: "What's wrong?"
Mingyu raised her finger, pointed upwards, and asked with a smile, "Don't you want to go to the outer world? You can even say goodbye!"
Haotian hesitated: "I'm just going to experience the tribulation and gain enlightenment, so there's no need to disturb him, right?"
"That's exactly why I want to go!" Mingyu looked at Haotian with a hint of disappointment in his ability.
"How do you know it's a bother if you don't go? What if he wants you to go? Besides, your journey to enlightenment is a matter of life and death. Maybe he can give you some pointers if you go!"
Mingyu emphasized the last sentence.
Haotian's eyes lit up and he suddenly realized.
"Yes! I'll go and say goodbye to the master now!"
He took a step out of the heaven and turned into a stream of light straight into the sky.
Mingyu shook her head and waited in Haotian Palace.
A faint complaint echoed in the palace.
"You told me to rest assured, but you couldn't even think of that. How stupid!"
Not long after, Haotian came back.
There was an extra jade book in his hand.
Coming closer, Haotian looked at Mingyu with a strange expression.
Now it was Mingyu's turn to be curious.
"how?"
Haotian handed him the jade book and said, "Read it yourself."
Mingyu took it and saw five Taoist texts written on the jade book - "The Sutra of Heaven's Destiny and Tribulations".
This was tailor-made for Haotian by the Taoist Ancestor, specifically for practicing through tribulations. Every death is a new beginning, and every return from a tribulation is the emperor of destiny. Haotian, he is the sky, he is destiny.
In short, it is very suitable for Haotian.
"Isn't this great?" Mingyu returned it to Haotian.
Haotian nodded: "It is indeed very good. As soon as I arrived at Zixiao Palace, the master gave it to me. It seems that it has been prepared for a long time."
As he said this, he looked at Mingyu deeply, very grateful.
If Mingyu hadn't reminded him, he would never have seized this opportunity!
Mingyu smiled and said vaguely, "Since I've prepared it in advance, it's yours. If you didn't get it this time, maybe it will be in your hands next time!"
Haotian shook his head gently: "If you miss it, you miss it. If you don't get it this time, you don't know what will happen next time."
Mingyu didn't answer, just said.
"I'll take you there!"
"good!"
Haotian closed the jade volume of "The Book of Heaven's Mandate and Tribulations" and went down to the ninth heaven with Mingyu.
They entered the underworld together, passed through the Ghost Gate together, walked on the Yellow Springs Road together, stepped on the Naihe Bridge together, and met Granny Meng together.
"I can only send you here." Mingyu asked for a bowl of Mengpo soup for Haotian, waved her hand to press down the Three Lives Stone, and then personally sent him to Wangxiangtai.
Haotian took the Mengpo soup from him, hesitated for a long time, and didn't drink it in one gulp. He looked up and asked Mingyu, "Is it really that hard to drink?"
You Meng on the Naihe Bridge heard these words clearly, and her face turned dark immediately. She stared at the two people on the Wangxiang Terrace with a bad look.
Mingyu laughed and said, "Drink it quickly. You'll forget what it tastes like after you finish it anyway!"
“That makes sense!”
Haotian also laughed.
He stared at the pitch-black Mengpo soup, closed his eyes, tilted his head back, and took a deep breath.
The jade book in his hand flashed with light, engulfing him into the cycle of reincarnation.
The moment Haotian entered the cycle of reincarnation, a figure appeared in Haotian Palace. He slowly walked to the throne of the Emperor of Heaven and put the crown on his head.
His name is Jade Emperor.
He is a great emperor.
