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Chapter 1181 - 527: Yao’s Heaven, Shun’s Reign (Part 4)

Emperor Yao nodded and asked again, "In that case, regardless of status, whether at court or in the wild, do any of you have a capable person to recommend?"

The Four Mountains discussed for a long time and answered together:

"There is a person among the people, named Zhong Hua, who might be suitable for this great responsibility."

"Zhong Hua?" Emperor Yao asked.

"What is he like?"

The Four Mountains then recounted the background and virtues of Zhong Hua one by one.

Zhong Hua, also known as Shun.

He was born with heavy pupils, a mark of a saintly figure.

However, his origin was extremely miserable.

His father, "Gu Su," was a stubborn and blind old man; his stepmother was cruel-hearted and deceitful with sweet words; his half-brother, "Xiang," was even more arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone.

This family saw Shun as a thorn in their side, constantly seeking ways to harm him.

Yet Shun always adhered to filial piety and loved his siblings.

When his father beat him with a stick, if it was a small stick, he would endure it; if it was a large club, he would flee immediately to avoid being killed by accident, thus not putting his father in the wrong.

His stepmother and brother repeatedly plotted against him.

He remained calm and forgiving toward them.

"At home, he could influence the stubborn with filial piety; in the countryside, his virtues changed customs."

The Four Mountains praised, "When he farmed in Lishan, the people there no longer contested farming boundaries; when he fished in Thunder Marsh, the fishermen there learned to yield; when he made pottery by the riverbank, none of the pottery was flawed."

"Wherever Shun is, a village forms in a year, a town in two years, a metropolis in three."

"The people admire his virtue and are willing to follow him."

"He is the outstanding talent of our Human Race, capable of taking on great responsibilities!"

Emperor Yao was moved after hearing this.

Thus, he personally went to assess Shun's virtues and abilities.

After confirming that Shun was reliable, he admired him greatly.

"His virtues and abilities are remarkable."

"Only his cultivation is lacking."

Emperor Yao pondered over and over, especially after knowing that Shun had no partner, he thought of matchmaking.

So, he sent his two daughters, Ehuang and Nuying, to teach Shun in cultivation.

Shun got along well with the two Emperor's daughters, and his cultivation improved by leaps and bounds.

Later, Emperor Yao appointed Shun to a position in the Imperial City, letting him oversee all governmental affairs.

In court, Shun handled administrative affairs with clarity, rewarded and punished justly; the officials were convinced, and everything was harmonious.

Emperor Yao was very satisfied with this.

"In this way, I should retire having accomplished my mission."

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Soon, the Fengshan ceremony at Taishan went smoothly.

At the top of Mount Tai, merit golden light descended from the Nine Heavens like a golden waterfall, dyeing the entire ancestral mountain into a holy sea.

Boundless auspicious clouds gathered, forming a five-colored canopy; thousands of auspicious qi rose, condensing into the shapes of dragons, phoenixes, and Qilin. Following Xuanyuan, the Human Dao once again welcomed the most grand Fengshan ceremony.

From the foot of Mount Tai, a resplendent Divine Dao paved by the faith of the people led straight to the sky.

On this day, all gods attended, and all saints congratulated.

On the altar, Emperor Yao, wearing the red Fire Virtue Emperor's Robe, appeared gentle, his eyes full of satisfaction in fulfilling his merits.

His eyes scanned the endless beings witnessing the ceremony below, finally resting on the young man who was to inherit his burden.

That young man dressed in simple linen, standing tall as a pine, with a dark face and hands covered in thick calluses from years of labor.

He appeared respectful, standing beneath the altar, with clear and determined eyes.

Seeing Shun, Emperor Yao smiled in relief.

He raised the Kongtong Seal high in his hands, his voice resonant, reaching throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths:

"I, the Common Lord of Human Dao—Yao, having fulfilled my merits, now hold the Fengshan ceremony here!"

"Reporting to Heaven, informing the Earth, and enlightening the people!"

"From this day forth, the position of Common Lord of the Human Race, pass to Shun!"

As the words fell, he descended from the altar, solemnly handing the Regent Xuan Gui over to Shun.

"Thank you, Common Lord!" Shun knelt on both knees, raising his hands above his head to accept this supreme authority representing the future of the entire Human Dao.

Rumble—

Above the Nine Heavens, the Heavenly Dao Laws thundered, bestowing immeasurable Xuanhuang Merit Qi.

At the peak of Mount Tai, a pitch-black crack silently opened in the void.

Immediately, a deep, solemn Netherworld aura filled with the essence of Reincarnation and Order swept forth from the crack.

The ghosts and gods of the Underworld lined up to welcome Emperor Yao.

"Welcome back, Central Ghost Emperor!"

At the front of the ghosts and gods stood a young Emperor, dressed in the Mystic Water Emperor Robe, with a firm face and eyes as deep as an abyss.

His very presence seemed to lower the temperature atop Mount Tai a few degrees, yet it brought a sense of serene peace.

"Emperor Zhuanxu!"

Someone first shouted.

Immediately, all the sanctified present, whether Heavenly Court True Gods or Eight Desolate Immortals, rose to bow to the young Emperor, eyes filled with deep respect and joy!

He was the very one who once sacrificed himself to sever Heaven from Earth, establishing unparalleled achievements for Human Dao, the great Zhuanxu!

Having undergone reincarnation, Zhuanxu cultivated the Ghost Immortal Path in the Underworld, now accomplishing full merit and awakening his inherent wisdom, ascending to the position of the Northern Ghost Emperor!

Emperor Yao looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar face, feeling the Human Dao Fortune that originated from the same source, and showed an incomparably radiant smile.

He rushed forward, personally helping Zhuanxu up, excitedly grabbing his hand, and laughed heartily: "I've long heard of Brother's great work of 'Absolute Heaven,' regretful not to witness it. Who would have thought today you and I could meet here, truly one of life's great joys!"

Zhuanxu looked at this successor of later generations, his face also showing a gentle smile: "You and I are both Emperors of the Human Dao, inherently brothers. This time I come, one I am commanded by the Earth Dao to welcome you back, secondly, you and I should return together to the Fire Cloud Cave, to reunite with our elder brothers."

"Good, good, good!" Emperor Yao said three times, spiritedly.

He turned to Shun, gently instructing him: "The future of Human Dao is entrusted to you." Then, having no further attachments, he looked up to the sky and let out a long wolfish howl, lightly tapping the Emperor's Crown on his head.

Buzz—

Boundless Merit Golden Light shot out from his Heavenly Spirit Cover, a figure identical to his own, clad in Central Earth Ghost Emperor attire, with breath dignified and heavy, appearing from the top of his head. This was his Self Corpse—[Central Ghost Emperor]!

The [Central Ghost Emperor] nodded slightly at Emperor Yao's true body, then turned around, his gaze sweeping over the millions of Underworld ghosts and gods, his voice resounding like the weighty earth: "Gentlemen, accompany me to my post."

At the same time, Zhuanxu also smiled faintly. He similarly split off a Self Corpse, clothed in the Mystic Water Emperor Robe, holding the Mystic Water Emperor Sword, his breath profound yet filled with supreme Order, steadily sitting back on the Northern Ghost Emperor's throne, guarding the Netherworld on his behalf.

"We, your subjects, obey!"

The Civil and Military Judges, and all the ghosts and gods responded in unison. Among them, a hulking figure, carrying a Divine Bow on his back, a blend of Evil Qi and divine light—the Self Corpse of the Great Witch Hou Yi, [Zong Bu], stepped forward to salute the two new Ghost Emperors, assuming the duty of guarding.

Then, with millions of ghosts and gods, the two Ghost Emperors boarded the imperial chariot and majestically crossed the Gate of Netherworld, heading into the depths of that endless Reincarnation.

Having done all these, Emperor Yao and Zhuanxu smiled at each other, standing side by side.

Amid the descending Merit Golden Light from the Nine Heavens, a giant golden cloud formed, carrying their figures, flying towards the Fire Cloud Cave under the gaze of all the deities.

"Ah, oh, seven Human Dao Emperors have now completed their merits, how delightful and gratifying!"

Red Cloud Daoist was extremely pleased.

The perfection of the Human Dao signified that his Earth Immortal Dao would also reach its ultimate completeness!

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