Chapter Fifty-Seven: Xuan Yuan

  Yu Xugong, Yuan Shi Tian Zun's face didn't look too good, with a gloomy expression sitting at the top, lost in thought about something.

  A moment later, Yuanshi Tianzun transmitted a divine thought, "All disciples come to the Jade Void Palace."

  Before long, the Twelve Golden Immortals, the Lamp-Lighting Old Man and Lingyunzi all arrived at the Jade Void Palace. As for the Southern Pole Immortal Old Man, he was naturally in Heaven's Court as the Southern Pole Longevity Great Emperor.

  Lingyunzi, originally in the Tianjiao sect should have been Yunzhongzi, but in the end Yunzhongzi inexplicably joined the Jiejiao sect, and finally another Lingyunzi appeared to replace Yunzhongzi's position.

  Lingyunzi and humans are no different, wearing a white robe, with a head of flowing long hair casually draped over his shoulders. The whole person looks very spiritual, standing respectfully in the great hall, quietly waiting for Yuanshi Tianzun to speak.

  Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the disciples under his door, but in his heart, he let out a sigh. Yuanshi Tianzun was arrogant and believed that his innate talent was absolutely the best among the Three Purities, even if Laozi's cultivation was higher than his.

  For the disciples under his door, Yuanshi Tianzun felt very disappointed, especially compared to the disciples of the Biyi Sect. Not to mention others, just one Yun Zhongzi made it difficult for the disciples of the Biyi Sect to look up to him. Moreover, even if it was Duobao and others, they were far superior to the Twelve Golden Immortals.

  Let's just say that the human teacher, Xuandu Dafashi, has been practicing with Laozi for only 10,000 years and his practice speed is incredibly fast. Not long ago, he even became the master of Tianhuang Fuxi, and has already achieved great merit and virtue, obtaining a share of merit.

  Yuanshi Tianzun gazed at his disciples and sighed, saying, "I have gathered you all here today for no other reason than that the Human Emperor will soon be leaving this world."

  As soon as the words fell, all the disciples in the entire Grand Hall took a deep breath, and their breathing became urgent. Regarding Xuan Du and Xu Dao's acceptance of Ren Huang as their disciple, the disciples of the Explanatory Sect naturally also knew that accepting Ren Huang as a disciple would not require much effort to gain a share of merit. All the disciples hoped that they could get this position for themselves.

  The lamp's twin eyes lit up, and now among all the disciples of the Xuan Jiao sect, if one were to say who had the highest cultivation, it would undoubtedly be him, Ran Deng. In his opinion, this time's selection was likely to be him, Ran Deng, so he stared intently at Yuan Shi Tian Zun with burning eyes.

  Yuanshi Tianzun had a feeling and looked towards Reng Deng Dao Ren. Yuanshi Tianzun was also thinking of sending Reng Deng, but at this moment, facing Reng Deng's scorching gaze, he felt a darkness in his heart. He thought to himself, "Alas, Reng Deng, I originally wanted you to go, but now your performance... alas, your heart is still not good enough. You have developed a greedy heart when faced with this merit, so let's choose someone else."

  Yuanshi Tianzun immediately turned his gaze towards Guangchengzi.

  Guang Chengzi heard Yuanshi's intention to send his disciples down the mountain to recruit Huang as a disciple, and he was also moved in his heart. However, in an instant, he thought of the best candidate for this time, which was undoubtedly Rendeng Daoren. Therefore, Guang Chengzi was also calm and composed, knowing that his own chances were slim, so there was no expression on his face, and he simply waited for Yuanshi Tianzun's decision.

  Just then, he suddenly felt that his master's gaze was on him. Guang Chengzi was taken aback and immediately looked at Yuanshi Tianzun.

  Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and nodded, "Guang Chengzi, set off immediately to the You Xiong tribe and take Ren Huang as your disciple."

  Guang Chengzi was shocked, his eyes wide with astonishment, and he couldn't believe his ears. He would never have thought that his master would send him on this errand; in his mind, it should be Rong Deng who went, or if not Rong Deng, then Ling Yunzi.

  Although shocked, Guang Chengzi still bowed and said, "Yes, disciple obeys."

  Yuanshi Tianzun nodded, then instantly took out a seal and said, "This seal is called the Fantian Seal, it was refined from the broken half of Mount Buzhou after its collapse, Mount Buzhou being the spine of Pangu transformed. Therefore, this Fantian Seal has immense power, I will give it to you today so that you can use it for self-defense."

  Guang Chengzi's heart bloomed with joy, this was truly a double happiness at the door. Yuan Shi Tian Zun not only gave him the opportunity to collect the Human Emperor, but also bestowed such a precious treasure upon him. How could he not be overjoyed? Guang Chengzi respectfully accepted the Fan Tian Seal and bowed, "Thank you, Master. I will not disappoint you."

  "Alright, go." Yuanshi Tianzun nodded and revealed a hint of a smile. Then, with a flash of movement, he disappeared into the Jade Void Palace.

  Everyone envied Guang Chengzi, with Reng Deng being the most envious. His face looked very ugly, not only envious but also jealous, with a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes. Reng Deng's heart was narrow-minded, but he could also endure it, so in an instant, he put on a smiling face and said, "Congratulations, Master Brother."

  It's no wonder that Reng Deng is like this. Over the years, Reng Deng has been diligent in spreading the teachings, but in his opinion, Yuanshi Tianzun never truly regarded him as a real disciple of the teachings. No matter what good things came along, they never involved Reng Deng.

  Ran Deng had already given up on Yuanshi Tianzun at this time. Thinking back to the excitement when he first became a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, Ran Deng felt it was so ironic. He thought he had found a good backer, but didn't expect the result would be like this. In his heart, he secretly said, "Yuanshi, since you don't consider me, Ran Deng, as a member of the Orthodox Sect, then I, Ran Deng, will no longer consider myself a disciple of the Orthodox Sect."

  "Thank you, Master Uncle." Guang Chengzi smiled and thanked him, then bid farewell to the other fellow disciples, left the Jade Void Palace, and headed towards the You Xiong tribe.

  There was a leader of the Xiongshi tribe, surnamed Ji, named Shao Dian, and his wife was Fu Bao.

  One evening, Fubao saw a bolt of lightning encircling the North Dipper's pivot star. Immediately after that, the pivot star fell down. Fubao was thus affected and became pregnant, carrying the fetus for twenty-four months before giving birth to Xianyuan.

  Xuanyuan Jian was born jumping and leaping, his physique was different from ordinary people, he had a wise root, his eyes were very lively, even though he had just been born, he also had a bit of momentum.

  "My master ordered me to come and take the Human Emperor as a disciple, but now two years have passed, and there is still no sign of the Human Emperor." In a mountain cave, Guang Chengzi sighed and muttered to himself.

  Guang Chengzi arrived at the You Xiong tribe two years ago and has been searching for the Human Emperor. Every time a child is born in the You Xiong tribe, Guang Chengzi goes to take a look, but after two years have passed, there have been no discoveries.

  Guang Chengzi stood up and headed towards the You Xiong tribe again.

  "Have you heard? Fu Bao was pregnant for two years and finally gave birth."

  "Yes, I heard that little guy can walk as soon as he appears and hops around."

  The conversation by the roadside caught Guang Chengzi's attention. Upon hearing it, he was suddenly enlightened and said, "The Human Sovereign has been born."

  Guang Chengzi was anxious and instantly flashed towards Shao Dian's residence.

  Shǎo Diǎn and Fù Bǎo were gazing at the overjoyed Xuán Yuán, when suddenly someone reported, "Tribe leader, there is a Taoist priest outside who has come to see you."

  "Oh? Taoist priests? What brings you to our Bear Tribe?" Shao Dian was puzzled, but he also knew that these Taoist priests were all possessed of great divine powers, and their arrival at the tribe should be a good omen.

  He came out of the house and saw a Taoist priest in a green robe standing in mid-air. At first glance, it seemed as if the person was right in front of him, but upon closer inspection, it seemed as though he didn't exist at all, as if he had merged with the universe, feeling mysterious and profound.

  Shao Dian knew that this Taoist was quite extraordinary, so he hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "The leader of the Xiong tribe, Shao Dian, has met Daozhang. I don't know if you have come here with any important matters?"

  The Guang Chengzi burst out laughing and said, "I am the Guang Chengzi, the great disciple under the Yuanshi Tianzun. I have come to take the Human Emperor as my apprentice on the orders of my master."

  Yuanshi Tianzun's great disciple? Upon hearing Guang Chengzi's self-introduction, Shao Dian was shocked. Yuanshi Tianzun is a high and mighty saint, who would have thought that the person in front of him is actually the saint's disciple.

  Immediately afterwards, Guang Chengzi said the next sentence, and Shao Dian's eyes widened suddenly. Take Ren Huang as a disciple? Ren Huang? Who is Ren Huang? What does Ren Huang have to do with me, Shao Dian?

  Just thinking of this, Shao Dian was shocked. He thought of his newborn son Xuan Yuan, "Daozhang, will my child become the Human Emperor in the future?"

  Guang Chengzi smiled and nodded, saying, "I have come specifically to take your son as a disciple. I wonder if you are willing?"

  Shǎo Diǎn felt a bit dizzy, he had never thought that his own child would be taken as a disciple by the Holy One's disciple. Although some humans nowadays also cultivate Taoist methods, how could they compare with the Holy One's Taoist methods? Shǎo Diǎn didn't need to think much and directly agreed, "Of course, I'm willing, Daozhang please come in."

  Guang Chengzi entered the house and immediately saw a little Xuan Yuan who was barefoot and mischievous, while Little Xuan Yuan also saw Guang Chengzi at a glance. The little guy's eyes lit up, and he directly jumped towards Guang Chengzi.

  Guang Chengzi picked up the little guy and looked him up and down, very satisfied. He said, "Among the three of you, you are one, the heavenly way is constant, you should be the emperor."

  The little guy heard this and burst out laughing, and the room was filled with joyful laughter.

  Xuanyuan was endowed with wisdom and cleverness, being intelligent and fond of learning. Since childhood, he had been taught by Guang Chengzi, and in just twenty years, he became accomplished. Afterwards, he took over his father Shaodian's position and became the leader of the Youxiong tribe.

  Xuanyuan had the support of the Xuan teachings from behind, and his development was naturally rapid. In a short period of time, Xuanyuan's reputation spread throughout the human tribe.

  Hou Xianyuan then married the daughter of the Western Hill tribe, Su Zu. He promoted the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, created clothing and hats, built boats and carts, established arithmetic, created music, and developed medicine, achieving great success.

  His wife, Nüwa, planted mulberry trees to raise silkworms and taught the people how to weave. She also created characters for writing. The human race prospered, and there was no one like them at that time. The tribes gradually expanded, the weather was favorable, and all the people were happy with their work.

  Xuanyuan's deeds naturally reached the ears of Shennong, who secretly observed and was very satisfied with Xuanyuan. Moreover, as a disciple of Guangchengzi, Shennong was also relatively at ease with him. Therefore, Shennong decided to pass on the position of Human Emperor to Xuanyuan.