novelraw Chapter 1050 - 500: Jiang Chen Emerges, Hong Jun Acts, Demon Gods Bring Calamity
Chapter 1050 - 500: Jiang Chen Emerges, Hong Jun Acts, Demon Gods Bring Calamity
Within the Space-Time River, Shennong led the ten thousand race army, traversing countless worlds.
A mere century had passed in the Primordial era, yet the time of the All Heavens was beyond calculation.
Upon his return, Shennong's steps remained steady.
Each of his steps seemed to resonate with the pulse of the earth.
Shennong concluded his final inspection of the world.
He imprinted in his heart the fertility and barrenness of every piece of land, and the laughter and suffering of every subject.
As the last ray of the setting sun cast its glow upon the towering walls of Chen Capital, Shennong's silhouette once more appeared in this Human Dao Imperial City.
Almost at the same time as his return to the Holy Land, the envoys he had dispatched to the four corners, tasked with assessing the tribal leaders of the world, also returned to Chen Capital like rivers flowing into the sea.
Duobao, Jin Ling, Turtle Spirit, Wu Dang, and many esteemed Human Dao priests and Ancestor Land Elders gathered in the Human Emperor Hall, travel-weary.
Without any exaggeration or concealment, they presented their findings from their respective inspection areas to Shennong, like living paintings unfolding one by one before him.
The orderly and civilized light of the Youxiong Tribe, the iron-blooded heroics and war frenzy of the Jiuli Tribe, as well as the unique styles and exceptional talents of the leaders from various other tribes, were faithfully reported to the Shennong Clan.
In the Human Emperor Hall, Shennong listened quietly.
His eyes, seemingly brimming with endless wisdom, occasionally showed approval and at times fell into deep thought.
The reports continued for several days.
Finally, before an extensive record of the world's talents, Shennong convened representatives from the Human Dao Ten Thousand Clans for a grand dialogue.
After countless discussions, selections, and deliberations, a final list bearing the hopes of the Human Dao was determined.
A hundred and eight candidates for Human Emperor.
Behind each name stood a brilliant young leader.
They were either famous for their benevolence or renowned for their martial prowess, or they had made outstanding contributions in agriculture, creation, calendar systems, or other fields.
These candidates were undoubtedly the finest elite of the current Human Race.
They could even be called the most vigorous, potential-filled, and hopeful generation of the Shennong era.
Shennong, holding the scroll made of special beast hide, examined each name carefully.
On his weathered face, there appeared a kind and gratified smile akin to an old farmer witnessing a bountiful harvest in his garden.
"Years of cultivating the land, now it's time for the harvest."
He gently laid down the list and, in a tone full of encouragement and expectation, spoke to those present in the hall:
"Let them compete boldly on the Primordial Stage."
"Announce my decree to the world."
"Among these one hundred and eight, whosoever emerges victorious in this competition shall accompany me to Taishan to hold the Fengshan Ceremony!"
The current development of Human Dao Fortune has reached a critical turning point.
Thus, Shennong's approach differed from that of Fu Xi Saint Emperor.
Fu Xi Saint Emperor waited until his Merit was fulfilled before seeking a successor.
Shennong, however, wished to personally witness and select the most suitable leader to guide the Human Race into the next glorious era through a fair, open, and impartial competition before his Merit was fulfilled and he stepped down to allow talent.
The announcement was like a giant stone cast into a calm lake, creating ripples upon ripples.
The contest for the Human Emperor candidacy officially began at this moment.
Shennong then confirmed the basic rules for this competition.
All candidates must engage in a prolonged and rigorous public competition and comparison in various aspects such as "Great Dao Cultivation," "Strategic Planning," "Governance and Livelihood," "Personal Virtue," and "Innovation and Creation."
This news, for the one hundred and eight young leaders listed, was undoubtedly the most exhilarating announcement under the heavens.
Each of them was filled with excitement and fervor.
These paragons were eager to try, ready to prove themselves.
They possessed unparalleled confidence, believing themselves to be the chosen one by destiny.
Suddenly, across the entire Primordial World, numerous subtle or powerful gazes were once again fixed upon the Mortal World.
The hearts of the gods of the universe were equally stirred.
To them, the Human Emperor succession was not merely an internal affair of the Human Race.
It heralded a significant fluctuation and redistribution of the entire Human Dao Fortune; like a storm sweeping across heaven and earth, it held immense risks and represented boundless opportunities.
If they could discern early and place their "bets" on the right candidate, offering support.
Then, when that candidate finally ascended to the position of Human Emperor, they would undoubtedly be able to catch the express train of the new era of Human Dao rapid development, sharing in the abundance of Qi Fortune Merit.
Thus, advancing further and faster on their pursuit of the Pangu Dao!
"This is not just a competition of the Human Race, it's also an excellent opportunity to showcase our vision, courage, and strength." Muttered a Great Power retired on East Sea Immortal Island, gazing toward the Mortal World.
"I missed the opportunity when Fu Xi Saint Emperor attained the Dao, and when Emperor Yan and Emperor Shennong rose, I mustn't miss it again this time!" declared an ancient god awakening from slumber, divine light flickering in his eyes.