novelraw Chapter 995 - 485: Little Squirrel Abducts the Daughter of Shennong (Part 4)
Chapter 995 - 485: Little Squirrel Abducts the Daughter of Shennong (Part 4)
The Human Dao officially entered the era of Shennong.
After completing all these transitions, Fu Xi did not linger long in the Chen Capital.
He waved gently to the representatives of the Ten Thousand Races who had come to bid him farewell, with a carefree smile on his face.
Then, his figure transformed into a stream of blue light and vanished into the sky.
His destination this journey was none other than—Fire Cloud Cave.
When Fu Xi's figure appeared at the entrance of the Fire Cloud Cave.
A figure filled with endless joy and enthusiasm immediately greeted him from the depths of that Cave Mansion, jubilantly.
"Ah! Fu Xi Daoist! You've finally arrived!"
Red Cloud Ancestor, upon seeing Fu Xi, enthusiastically grabbed his hand.
The brilliant smile on his face was even more radiant than the fiery clouds in the cave.
"I have been waiting for you here for quite some time!"
As he spoke, he ushered Fu Xi into this Grotto Heaven without further ado.
"Come, come, please come in! Please come in!"
Red Cloud Ancestor pointed to this vast and sacred Cave Heaven Blessed Land, his face filled with a pride and joy akin to a "real estate agent's."
He solemnly announced to Fu Xi:
"Congratulations, Daoist!"
"From today onwards, you shall be the first master of this Fire Cloud Cave!"
Fu Xi, seeing the cheerful Red Cloud, also chuckled.
"Daoist, how come you are here?"
With Hongmeng Purple Qi enveloping him, Fu Xi really didn't realize Red Cloud was in the Fire Cloud Cave without actively calculating it.
"This is a long story to tell."
Red Cloud excitedly explained the cause and effect to Fu Xi.
After listening, Fu Xi admired him in his heart: "Impressive!"
"Daoist, this Earth Immortal Path you follow is certainly unique."
...
After Shennong ascended the throne, he continued the major policies set during the Fuxi Era, and made more refined improvements on this basis.
During the Fuxi Era, it was governed by the Dragon Chronicle Officials.
In the Shennong era, it was governed by the Flame Officials.
The disciples of the Jie Sect earnestly assisted Shennong in governing the world.
Shennong never mistreated them.
He straightforwardly appointed those meritorious Jie Sect disciples to official positions within the Human Race.
He appointed the eldest disciple, Duobao Taoist, as the Spring Official, named Da Huo (Great Fire).
Appointed Golden Spirit Saint Mother as the Summer Official, named Chun Huo (Quail Fire).
Appointed Turtle Spirit Saint Mother as the Autumn Official, named Xi Huo (Western Fire).
Appointed Wudang Saint Mother as the Winter Official, named Bei Huo (Northern Fire).
Most of the other Jie Sect disciples also had corresponding positions.
The disciples of the Jie Sect, after receiving personal appointments from the Human Dao Lords, all in varying degrees received the favor of the Human Dao Fortune.
Their cultivation thus advanced by leaps and bounds.
...
Just as the Shennong era was unfolding in full swing.
Upon the eternally flowing Space-Time River, secluded from the world, a shocking "human life" incident occurred.
On this day, the Ferryman, dressed in white, had that eternally unchanged, gentle, and reassuring smile on his face.
He extended his hand, gently rubbing the furry head of the little squirrel beside him, which was engrossed in gnawing on a Pine Cone.
He carefully admonished:
"Now, the time is ripe."
"I need to die for a while."
"After I leave, you must keep up the good work."
"Guarding this Space-Time River is a matter of utmost importance concerning the birth and death of Wuliang worlds, and cannot be taken lightly."
With that, he stood up, and with a leap, plunged into the unfathomable Sea of Time.
Splash.
The white figure was instantly swallowed by the silver-white waves.
The little squirrel had not yet come to its senses.
It was dumbfounded at the sight.
"No way—!!!"
"You just say you're going to die and then die!"
Looking at the now-calm surface of the river, it felt as if there were thousands of untamed, chaotic Heavenly Horses galloping wildly within its heart.
After a long silence.
The little squirrel stretched out its furry little paw, and mimicking the Ferryman, gently patted the pitch-black World Transcending Ship beneath it.
In a heartfelt tone, it said:
"Little boat, as a matured Divine Artifact drifting along the Space-Time River for many years, you ought to learn to hold down this Space-Time River on your own."
"I have been greatly mentally stimulated today and need to go clear my head."
"Don't worry, as soon as I find a suitable successor, I'll be back immediately!"
With those words, the irresponsible little squirrel hesitated no longer.
It mimicked the Ferryman once more, leaping with a "splash" into the Space-Time River, vanishing without a trace.
Leaving only the solitary pitch-black little ship, quietly anchored amidst the silver-white waves.
Much time passed.
Swish swish~~~
The two ancient oars on either side of the little ship began to move slowly on their own, completely uncontrolled.
The little ship turned its direction.
Upon the boundless Space-Time River, it aimlessly floated upstream towards the direction representing the "past"…
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The little squirrel leaped out of the Space-Time River, the silver-white divine light representing the power of time around it instantly vanishing.
As its feet once again stood upon solid ground.
Its originally small, furry form underwent a rapid transformation under the breeze.
Finally transforming into a Daoist with an extraordinary and immortal demeanor.