CHAPTER 931: CHAPTER 950: THE THREE HUMAN EMPERORS

Rumble—rumble!

The starry sky swayed, the heavens chanted scriptures, strands of mysterious power interwove within the starry sky, and amidst this void where nothingness breeds existed a magnificent silhouette stepping out.

Doom—doom—doom.

As if ancient ancestors were chanting priestly hymns, like the mournful sounds of all spirits, this silhouette was ancient and profound, surrounded by strands of gentle aura, giving an impression as if spring breezes transform into rain.

Yet, this was not the most important part; the appearance of this phantom caused the entire starry sky to stagnate, within his spring breeze-like aura fused an inexplicable mysterious power, invoking a sensation as lofty as both heaven and earth.

"Brother!"

A sorrowful cry resonated, only to see Nuwa with tears brimming in her eyes, crying mournfully to this mysterious phantom as though she had found the dearest kin, finally uncovering the sanctuary of her soul.

"Little sister, if you had known today, why behave so recklessly then? If you had dedicated yourself to cultivation and caused no strife across the Three Realms, how could you face such a calamity today?" The figure strolled down from the starry sky until reaching Nuwa, sighing.

"Brother, I know I was wrong."

Nuwa seemed like a helpless little girl, her face filled with tear stains, reaching out her arms to embrace the person in front, but an uncanny occurrence happened.

Nuwa’s arms passed through the figure; he appeared present yet was like air, entirely without substance.

"Brother, you...?" Nuwa was stunned on the spot, murmuring in incomprehension before a hint of bitterness spread across her face, as though she understood something at that moment.

"I am the Human Emperor of the clan, eternally suppressing the clan’s fortune; this is merely a manifestation of myself. Being able to meet you again is only because I cannot bear seeing you scattered into oblivion,"

The figure’s form remained ethereal, sighing as he turned around to face Ye Xuan, his phantom shape gradually solidified at this moment, manifesting his original appearance.

With black hair, bronze skin, a visage carved like stone filled with fortitude, and eyes like stars, within which lay a profound, ancient weight.

"Emperor Fu Xi?"

Suddenly, the Heavenly Sect Master furrowed his brows, revealing the newcomer’s identity directly, while Yuanshi Tianzun and others’ breaths ceased momentarily, grinning playfully.

Emperor Fu Xi, Earth Emperor Shennong, Human Emperor Xuanyuan.

These three individuals were ancient deities, hailed as the Three Emperors of the Human Clan, with Fu Xi being the Human Emperor of the clan and Nuwa’s elder brother in another identity.

Of course, Fu Xi was not merely a Quasi-Saint; precisely speaking, he was also a Saint, but differentiated from the Saints of Heavenly Dao, as he achieved enlightenment differently.

Eons ago, Daode Tianzun Laozi established teaching through the Human Clan, achieving merit to become a Saint, while the Three Emperors suppressed the fortune of the clan eternally, bartering their unconventional enlightenment for never stepping out of the Fire Cloud Cave.

The Three Emperors were endowed with the power of the Human Dao, though not the Saints of Heavenly Dao; they possessed cultivation not weaker than Saints, the singular flaw being unable to leave the Fire Cloud Cave eternally, for once the Three Emperors depart from the Fire Cloud Cave, the fortune of the clan dissipates.

No one knows where the Fire Cloud Cave is because it holds the clan’s fortune, and the Human Clan is the most intelligent across Heaven and Earth, truly the main characters within the Three Realms.

Whether demons or witches, they seem more formidable than the Human Clan yet continuously embroiled in ceaseless strife, while the Human Clan’s origins are extensive, present in every corner, showcasing the terrifying strength of fortune.

In the Mortal World, humanity leads; in the Underworld, the deceased souls mostly are humans; even in Ye Xuan’s Heavenly Court and across the Daoist paths, humanity comprises half.

Whence come immortals? Mostly human!

The operation of the Three Realms, even the so-called Heavenly Dao cycle, is inseparable from the Human Clan, with Fu Xi, one of the Three Emperors, naturally formidable beyond measure.

Describing Fu Xi as formidable is not merely referencing his cultivation but the power of Human Dao bestowed upon him, aggregating the belief of all humanity, instilling in Saints of Heavenly Dao a deep-seated respect.

The Three Emperors of the Human Clan have another name, known as the Fire Cloud Three Saints!

Indeed, exactly the Fire Cloud Three Saints!

Equalling Saints in stature, the Three Emperors achieved unconventional enlightenment, the sole deficiency being their eternal inability to exit the Fire Cloud Cave, thus remaining unbeknownst to the outside world.

Today, as Nuwa faced tragic death at Ye Xuan’s hand, how could Fu Xi, standing tall, bear watching his sister perish tragically? He finally revealed his Dharma Image in hopes of sparing his sister’s life.

"I humbly beseech Emperor Ye to grant my sister a path to life!" Fu Xi bowed deeply, lowering his posture to the extreme, displaying profound humility.

"Brother?"

Gazing upon Fu Xi’s humble demeanor, Nuwa bit her lips as tears welled incessantly in her eyes, for she knew her brother was extremely proud, yet today, he sacrificed his dignity to plead with Ye Xuan.

Self-blame, shame, remorse, and deep regret arose within Nuwa’s heart, not expecting that as she approached life’s end, everyone deserted her, with only her brother standing before her.

"Emperor Fu Xi?"

Seeing Fu Xi’s humble demeanor, Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed, his voice extremely deep.

He is strong, truly strong, far surpassing Nuwa in strength. If Ye Xuan was not mistaken, Fu Xi’s cultivation paralleled Yuanshi Tianzun, even exceeding him slightly.

"The Human Emperor is indeed not heralded in vain, but my enmity with Nuwa ends only in death; even if you plead, Fu Xi, she absolutely can’t leave here alive today."

Suddenly, Ye Xuan coldly refuted Fu Xi’s plea, sparing not a shred of face.

Fu Xi seemed to expect Ye Xuan’s rejection; his face displayed slight bitterness yet still bowed before Ye Xuan, saying, "Emperor Ye, you are the master of the Three Realms, and Nuwa has already lost her Saint Position. From now on, she shall not obstruct you anymore; allow me to return her to the Fire Cloud Cave, and I can promise she will never step out from there, please let Emperor Ye fulfill this request."

Though Fu Xi was the Human Emperor, he now showed utter humility, only hoping to turn conflict into peace and safeguard Nuwa’s life, even at the expense of his dignity.

Logically, as the Human Emperor, Fu Xi with such humility in pleading would cause Ye Xuan to grant him this face, particularly as Fu Xi stated Nuwa posed no threat to himself, and Ye Xuan hardly needed to offend Fu Xi over Nuwa.

Unfortunately, Ye Xuan’s determination to kill Nuwa was extremely resolute, for Ye Xuan deeply understood one principle, if today he and Nuwa reversed positions, Nuwa would undoubtedly not spare him, certainly attempting to bring about his demise.

Mercy towards enemies is cruelty unto oneself; Ye Xuan endlessly adhered to this ultimate tenet, propelling him to his position today through decisiveness, else compassion would have resulted in his countless deaths by now.