togophonebook Chapter 11 Haotian's Declaration.
Chapter 11 Haotian's Declaration.
After Xing Tian finished speaking, he became even more enraged and suddenly raised his great axe and swung it to vent his anger.
brush!
A massive axe beam shot out, instantly cleaving across millions of miles. A gale arose, the void trembled, and even space itself seemed to be cleaved open by this axe strike—its power was terrifying!
Haotian was not intimidated at all. Instead, he spread his hands, shook his head, and sighed, "Look, the Wu Clan really has no brains. I just said a few words, and you're already thrown into disarray. How dare you be my enemy? Besides, you didn't have good intentions to begin with, and now you're talking about 'being impolite'? Don't make a fool of yourself here!"
Having said that, he looked up at the sky and laughed heartily, exuding a carefree and unrestrained spirit.
To be honest, he was truly disappointed.
Xingtian, and indeed the entire Wu clan, share a fatal flaw—they lack a primordial spirit, are ignorant of heavenly secrets, and are influenced by malevolent energy, making them prone to anger. While their straightforward and magnanimous nature is admirable, it also means they are extremely vulnerable to being schemed against.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches were somewhat better off, after all, they were beings born at the beginning of creation, descendants of Pangu's bloodline, with strong physical bodies and the blessings of Pangu, and their minds were also quite good.
However, the later Wu tribe ultimately developed flaws. Especially after the Lich War, they suffered from the backlash of karma and became increasingly vulnerable. This is precisely the root cause of the gradual disappearance of the Wu tribe in later generations.
Haotian sighed inwardly.
He didn't actually know the whole truth; most of what he said was speculation. But even so, it was enough. Without significant change, the Witch Clan was destined for extinction.
Moreover, he wasn't just saying these words to Xing Tian.
Furthermore, he was provoking those powerful figures, even saints, who were secretly observing. Although he possessed the ancestral energy as an external advantage, he should not be arrogant or complacent.
To prevent these guys from constantly eyeing him, it's best to stir things up. Ideally, he should reveal several secrets to create suspicion and internal strife. Only then can he seize the opportunity to expand his influence.
People aren't stupid, so of course they won't be easily fooled. But there are indeed some suspicious points about those things, which makes it impossible for them not to think about them.
Haotian wouldn't tell them the answer either. Sometimes, telling them the answer is not as good as letting them guess for themselves.
As for Xing Tian—no one knew how to evaluate him. He should either have acted directly or listened obediently; why bother pretending to swing that axe?
Haotian was clearly not someone to be trifled with, so why would he be intimidated? Xingtian's threat only revealed his guilty conscience.
However, this incident has given everyone a better understanding of Haotian. With just a few words, he has stirred up unrest among the Wu Clan and incited suspicion among various factions in the prehistoric world; he is clearly not incompetent. This is getting interesting; the prehistoric world is likely about to be thrown into turmoil once again.
Meanwhile, Xing Tian was already furious, his face flushed red, and he gripped his axe and shield tightly.
He wasn't stupid, of course; he could understand the deeper meaning in Haotian's words. But what could he do? He was just a high-ranking shaman, utterly powerless to investigate the truth; otherwise, the shaman clan would likely have been wiped out immediately.
That's why he wanted to seize the Heavenly Court and reclaim the hope for the revival of the Witch Clan—it was the only thing he could do.
"You're courting death!"
Xing Tian roared to the sky, as if venting the frustration and pain in his heart.
Haotian looked at him like this and vaguely sensed something.
Fate? Everything is inevitable.
He sighed softly, looking down at all the witches from his high position, a majestic aura suddenly emanating from him.
"I am the Heavenly Emperor! Conferred by the Dao Ancestor, I am ordained by Heaven!" His voice boomed and echoed throughout the land. "You disrespect the Heavenly Way, neglect virtue, and only know how to plunder and strengthen yourselves, never thinking of repaying Heaven's kindness! Have you ever done anything to give back to Heaven and Earth? You are nothing but parasites, vampires of the primordial world!"
"I am the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court is the place that maintains the order of the primordial world. It is my duty to protect the order of the primordial world and maintain the operation of the Heavenly Dao. Anyone who disrupts this order will be punished by the Heavenly Court!"
The resounding voice echoed throughout the vast wilderness and reached the ears of all living beings.
When Haotian ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, it was the first time he declared himself to the primordial world. He not only wanted all living beings to know him, but also to announce that he was fundamentally different from the previous Heavenly Emperor.
At the same time, he is also questioning all living beings.
Some people are always trying to defy fate, and they cry out about destiny when they encounter the slightest setback. It's a joke.
The ways of Heaven are unpredictable; it doesn't care what you do or what you gain. Why should you defy Heaven? Who has the right to defy Heaven?
All the things in this world are simply the work of human beings. The beings of the primordial world love to scheme against each other, especially those few sages, who are utterly despicable. If there were less scheming, why would the primordial world have suffered so many calamities?
Besides, if you want to defy the heavens, then go and rebel against the Heavenly Way! What's the point of coming to find this Heavenly Emperor for no reason?
He is not the weak and incompetent Heavenly Emperor of destiny. Anyone who dares to provoke him will pay the price.
What Haotian seeks has never been power, fame, or status—those things are meaningless; as long as one's fist is strong enough, one will naturally obtain them.
He not only wants to control all races and living beings, but also all the immortals, gods, and saints... he wants to control them all! Since they exist between heaven and earth, they should naturally belong to the Heavenly Emperor!
These words immediately caused a huge uproar, leaving all living beings astonished.
"Hiss! How dare Haotian be so audacious?"
"How dare he insult all living beings and humiliate us! He's truly courting death!"
"How stupid! Does he think he's so capable?"
"Do you still think this is the Purple Cloud Palace? Even the Dao Ancestor didn't protect the Eastern King Duke back then, so why would he protect him?"
"He might die at Xing Tian's hands soon!"
People directly put themselves in the situation, feeling utterly innocent.
It was Xing Tian who attacked the Heavenly Court, not them. Even if some people had such thoughts, they hadn't acted on them yet. How unfair it is that they were unjustly criticized!
Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor Haotian's ascension to the throne was illegitimate, causing countless people to harbor resentment. Instead of remaining silent, he dared to insult the common people!
Everyone longed to storm the Heavenly Court and demand justice, but they dared not. The fact that Haotian, utterly useless, could become the Primordial Heavenly Emperor already spoke volumes.
While everyone was cursing him vehemently, they couldn't help but worry in their hearts—would the Dao Ancestor really not help him? And what was the attitude of the Six Great Sages?
The Three Pure Ones have always been paying attention to the Heavenly Court.
They were also very curious: Could Xing Tian actually harm Hao Tian? Or rather, could Hao Tian survive this calamity?
The three had already planned that once Haotian was disgraced, they would immediately suggest to Hongjun that he be dismissed and their own disciple be promoted to the position. They never expected Haotian to be so eccentric.
However, the Three Pure Ones were not angry; instead, they shook their heads and laughed.
"Haotian is indeed just a child, his thoughts are too naive. Is the world really that simple?"
"You can't blame him for that. He's been in Zixiao Palace since birth. How many people has he met? How many things has he experienced? It's understandable that young people act impulsively."
"Such fervor and loyalty to the Way of Heaven... no wonder he became the Heavenly Emperor. Or perhaps, this is simply the cause and effect that led him to become the Heavenly Emperor?"
"Unfortunately, it's all meaningless. No matter how much he says or how well he does, everything will turn to ashes when the great calamity comes. Let's see if he can survive the next great calamity."
The Heavenly Emperor, the Emperor who receives the mandate of Heaven and rules over all living beings. But without sufficient power, it's all a joke.
Having witnessed the fall of two Heavenly Emperors, the Three Pure Ones naturally did not take the mere Jade Emperor seriously. They simply continued to gaze towards the Heavenly Court, awaiting the outcome of this battle.
In the west, Mount Sumeru.
Jieyin and Zhunti were also chuckling.
"Interesting. An emperor who follows the will of Heaven? And he wants to protect the primordial world? That's quite an ambition."
"Perfect, we can take this opportunity to ask him—is the West a prehistoric wilderness?"
The primordial world was vast, and the entire Pangu Continent was divided into four parts: east, west, south, and north. The north was bitterly cold, and the south was plagued by the turbulent Immortal Volcano, where ordinary beings would perish upon entering, so few cultivators ventured there. The west was originally abundant and rich in resources, but it was destroyed in the conflict between the Dao and the Demonic Path, and had long since become extremely desolate, barren, and impoverished, with almost no life remaining.
People often refer to the "primordial wilderness" as the East. Even the great war between the Wu and Yao tribes was ultimately about vying for dominance in the East. But now, this Heavenly Emperor is declaring himself the protector of the primordial wilderness?
Then they would naturally ask—if Haotian dares not admit that the West is the primordial land, how can he have the face to say such a thing?
If he admits it, that would be even better. Jieyin and Zhunti are just worried about lacking resources to repair the West; wouldn't they be easy targets delivered right to their doorstep?
The West is far from the center of the primordial world. Jieyin and Zhunti had not originally intended to scheme against the Heavenly Court, but unexpectedly, Haotian delivered himself to their doorstep. How could the two let such a golden opportunity slip by?
"It seems we should find some time to pay a visit to this Heavenly Emperor."
The two looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.
Heavenly Court, in front of the South Heavenly Gate.
Xingtian and the great shamans of the Wu tribe were also frightened by Haotian's words.
They were simply simple-minded and straightforward, not truly foolish. It was clear that Haotian wasn't just referring to them.
According to Haotian's logic, the biggest parasite in the primordial world should be the sage. But how dare he? Isn't he afraid of the sage's retaliation?
Even powerful figures like Di Jun and Tai Yi, who possessed formations comparable to those of saints, dared not openly confront saints. How dare this guy?
In fact, people have always suspected that a sage intervened in the Lich War, but they have no evidence and dare not make a rash judgment.
Although Xing Tian was brave, he was also self-aware: at its peak, the Wu tribe might have been able to contend with a sage, but now they were far from capable. This new Heavenly Emperor was courting death again, and they didn't want to be implicated.
Xing Tian quickly changed the subject.
"Haotian, you do have some ability. If it were someone else, you might have been persuaded. However, the Heavenly Court is closely related to my Wu Clan, how can we give it up so easily?" He paused, "Why don't you relinquish this position of Heavenly Emperor, and roam freely throughout the vast primordial world? If we meet again in the future, we can still drink and chat happily."
Haotian slowly withdrew his gaze, looked back at the Wu Clan members, and shook his head with a sigh.
"Alas, what a pity!"
"Destiny ordained the Wu Clan to be extinct. It was the Ancestral Wu Houtu who, out of compassion for all living beings, sacrificed herself and transformed into the cycle of reincarnation, thus giving the Wu Clan a glimmer of hope. Not only do you fail to cherish this opportunity, but you continue to stubbornly cling to your delusions!"
"Very well, I will take the trouble to capture you all and send you back to Consort Pingxin!"