Chapter 470: Erlang's Flood Control at Guanjiangkou
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Thirty-three days.
Lingxiao Palace.
The Jade Emperor sat upright on the throne, his face as gloomy as water.
He stared at Dayu and the Xuanyuan Sword that exuded the aura of the human race with a stern look, and said in a cold voice:
"Yu, do you really want to use force in my Lingxiao Palace?"
Dayu held the Xuanyuan Sword in his hand, with the tip of the sword pointed at the ground, and said in a deep voice:
"Great Celestial Lord, I am here only to seek justice for the human race in the lower realm."
"If the Great Celestial Venerable insists on his own way and disregards the suffering of the world, I will seek justice for the human race even if my blood is splattered five steps away."
The atmosphere in Lingxiao Palace suddenly became tense and on the verge of breaking out.
The heavenly music of the past had long since dissipated without a trace, leaving only the humming of the Xuan-Yuan Sword and the sound of the Heavenly Soldier's Staff slamming to the ground, echoing together and causing the clouds and mist in the hall to surge like raging waves.
Dayu stood tall and straight with eyes as sharp as torches as he gazed firmly at the Jade Emperor. He showed no fear at all as he confronted the heavenly soldiers and generals who were on high alert around him.
The Jade Emperor looked down at Dayu coldly, with a hint of scrutiny and disdain in his eyes. With some amusement, he waited for Dayu's next move.
After all, among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the ancient human emperors, the only one who could be truly valued and respected by the Jade Emperor was the innate deity "Emperor Fuxi".
Behind Fuxi is Nuwa.
However, in the eyes of Dayu, the Lord of the Three Realms, he still lacked some weight and was not enough to make the Jade Emperor retreat easily.
finally.
Dayu put away the Xuanyuan Sword and sighed:
"If the Great Celestial Venerable insists on doing this, only seeking temporary convenience and not caring about the lives of ordinary people, I am willing to use my own merits to exchange for peace in the world."
Dayu's merits were gained through his life-long efforts in flood control and benefiting mankind. If this were exchanged, it would inevitably cause great harm to him.
In fact, the strongest ones in these three realms, such as Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun, Nuwa, Fuxi, Kunpeng, Zhenyuanzi, Queen Mother of the West, Three Goddesses of the Sky, Donghuang Taiyi, Di Jun, Kong Xuan... are all innate gods or their descendants.
Innate gods are born with talents and powers that surpass ordinary people.
After all, this world is ruled by these innate gods.
Most humans are acquired lives, limited by their own qualifications and opportunities. Their upper limit has already been determined, and in fact it is difficult to be compared with these innate gods.
Among these twelve golden immortals of Yuxu, the immortals of Jiejiao, the Buddhas of Lingshan...how many of these powerful and renowned figures in the Three Realms are acquired humans?
They are either reincarnated innate gods, carrying with them the memories and powers of their past lives; or they have special opportunities that have enabled them to cultivate to their current level.
Yang Jian, the Manifested Holy Erlang Zhenjun, is not a human being, but a half-human, half-god. He has the extraordinary blood of the gods, which enables him to reach such a height.
The Great Emperor Xuanwu (the Great Emperor Zhenwu) is "the response of the mysterious void, the combined form of a tortoise and a snake", and is the incarnation of the North Pole Xuanwu.
The upper limit of the acquired human race is right there.
In this world where the strong are respected, the one with the bigger fist is the truth. How can the weak talk about status and dignity?This is also the reason why the Jade Emperor doesn't care much about the human race.
In his opinion, aren’t ten thousand ants put together still ants?When a group of mortals fight against a group of gods, the gods will definitely win.
In the eyes of Heaven, ordinary mortals are nothing more than ants and are not to be feared at all.
Of course, that is indeed the case.
How can humans compare with God?If people are united, they can move mountains like Yugong, but for the god "Julingshen", it is just a matter of a few moves.
The gap between them is like a chasm that is difficult to cross.
But just as Dayu said, the demons believe in the demon king, the dragons believe in the ancestor dragon, and the witches believe in the ancestor witch...
Among all the creatures in the Three Realms, only humans believe in the gods in heaven and are the main source of the power of incense from the gods in heaven.
Man needs God's protection, and God needs man's faith.
The power of incense is of vital importance to the gods in heaven.
Although the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors have retired, their prestige among the human race is still very high and they can command all human beings in the world.
The Jade Emperor also didn't want to make the relationship with the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors too strained.
Of course, the main thing is that at this critical moment when Emperor Donghua is competing for the position of Emperor of Heaven, the support of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race is also very important.
After thinking for a moment.
The Jade Emperor finally spoke slowly:
"Forget it. I will have the Water Virtue Star Lord lead 30,000 water soldiers and generals to descend to the mortal world immediately to quell the flood and bring peace to the people."
Upon hearing this, Dayu's expression eased a little, but his eyes remained firm. He knew very well that this was not a complete compromise from the Jade Emperor, but a stopgap measure based on the current situation.
However, for the human race in the lower world, this is a rare turning point.
"Great Celestial Master is wise, and the human race is grateful to you forever."
Dayu's voice was low but firm:
“But please remember, Great Celestial Venerable, although the human race is weak, they are not the kind that can be bullied!”
"I will remember it."
The Jade Emperor said in a deep voice:"But, Yu, you also need to understand that the Heaven Court has its own rules, and the human race has its own boundaries."
"It is the duty of Heaven to quell the flood this time. I hope you humans will be grateful and repay the kindness and not cause any more trouble."
"Next, this won't happen again."
"The majesty of heaven cannot be violated."
"The order of heaven cannot be challenged."
Upon hearing this, Dayu looked solemn, clasped his hands together, bowed, and spoke earnestly:"Thank you, Great Heavenly Venerable, for your great grace. On behalf of all the people of the human race, Dayu bows down to thank you for your great grace."
He came here mainly to express his attitude.
This great war in heaven cannot always bring disaster to the human race in the lower world.
Today, the human race in the lower world must indeed rely on the Heavenly Court for survival. They are ruled by the Heavenly Court, and are protected by it, but also subject to its control.
However, the evils of the human race are deeply rooted. Humans particularly like internal strife and are good at exploiting those below them. These habits are indeed a great danger.
Among the human race, there are many stupid people who accept everything that comes their way and are willing to sink into lowliness, humiliation and poverty without realizing it, and have no intention of resisting.
However, once these people gain power, they are like tigers out of a cage, using their power to bully the humble and their wealth to oppress the poor. They intensify their oppression of their compatriots and have no mercy at all.
What's more, those ordinary people in the mortal world, after going through numerous hardships, finally ascend to the fairyland, transform themselves into immortals, and cross the class.
They tend to regard themselves as one of the gods in heaven, forgetting their origins, and are even more indifferent and ruthless to the humans in the lower world.
These gods are often more cruel to the human race in the lower world.
It is because they once lost their self-respect in front of the innate gods, and now they want to seek that false compensation from the human race in the lower realm.
Towards the innate gods, they are servile and fawning, but towards the human race in the lower world, they are arrogant and domineering.
This is human nature. We can share hardships but not happiness.
Recalling the past, in ancient times, the human race was weak, but the people were united, they could move mountains, face difficulties together, and their feelings were deep and sincere.
Now, although the human race has enjoyed peace, they are still full and warm, lusting after lust, fighting among themselves, and even taking advantage of others’ misfortunes, robbing others, and eating the blood of others...
Such actions are the root cause of the difficulty for the human race to prosper.
On the other hand, the demon tribe believes in the demon king and regards him as their lord; the witch tribe believes in the ancestor witch and respects him as their ancestor; the dragon tribe believes in the ancestor dragon and respects him as a holy spirit...
If the Demon King, the Ancestral Witch, and the Ancestral Dragon reappeared in the world, they only needed one order and all the demons, witches, and dragons in the world would bow their heads and do his bidding.
But the human race today has been without a human emperor for a long time, and people’s morale is low. They only know how to believe in gods and pray for protection, but have forgotten their own strength.
Of course, when humans lost their emperor, the emperor of the human world bowed to the sky and called himself the son... This is also the "shepherding technique" of the heavenly court.
Little do they know that when the ruled place all their hopes on the kindness of the rulers, they have already lost themselves and lost the battle for subjectivity.
If human beings want to become truly powerful, it is not about praying to heaven to send down more gods who can "control floods", but about awakening themselves and taking responsibility for their own destiny.
……
After Dayu stepped out of Tongming Palace, his emotions surged like the tide.
He looked at the misty mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in the Three Realms, frowned, and sighed:
"Where is the future of humanity..." "Are we destined to survive under the shadows of gods, demons, monsters, and ghosts..."
"To be at the mercy of the capricious moods of the gods in heaven, living like an ant?"
Dayu stretched out his body and turned into a stream of light, which went out of the South Gate of Heaven and went straight into the sea of clouds.
Dayu followed the veins of rivers across the world to check for flood disasters along the way. Wherever he went, there were raging floods and turbid waves. Houses were washed away and fertile fields were submerged.
Floods are more ferocious than tigers!The human beings were struggling and shouting in the flood. The cries and calls for help were endless and pierced his heart.
In the vast sea of clouds, Dayu witnessed the tragic scene of floods raging in the lower world and the misery of the displaced human race, and his heart was filled with confusion and thoughts about the future of humanity.
Before he knew it, following the flow of the water, Dayu had arrived at the mouth of the Guanjiang River in Nanshanbuzhou.
But the area where Guanjiang River flows is very different from other places. There is no severe flood disaster and it is a peaceful and tranquil scene.
The river is as calm as a mirror, sparkling under the sunlight. The banks are lined with green trees and lush flowers and plants. The people live and work in peace and contentment, with happy smiles on their faces.
"Guanjiangkou..."
Dayu's heart moved, as if he was touched by the peaceful and harmonious scene, and he looked up.
I saw brother and sister Yang Jian and Yang Chan standing in the air.
Yang Jian stood tall and straight, wearing silver armor and silver robe, with a stern expression. Divine power flowed around his body, and his third eye suddenly opened.
Yang Chan had a graceful figure, with gentleness and determination in her eyes and eyebrows. The Precious Lotus Lantern in her hand burst into brilliant light, illuminating the world.
The Yang brother and sister are working together to use their magical powers to send streams of crystal clear water containing tremendous power back to the Tianhe River.
That stream of water was none other than the Weak Water of the Tianhe River that escaped from the underworld and wreaked havoc on the human world.
This Ruoshui was originally the essence of the Milky Way. Taking advantage of the great war in heaven, it split into eight groups and escaped to the lower world.
The Weak Water of Tianhe River turns into thousands of waters. Wherever it passes, floods rage, houses collapse, fertile fields are flooded, and lives are destroyed. Countless people are displaced and the land is in mourning.
Yang Jian and Yang Chan, with the common people in their hearts, took action on their own initiative without waiting for the Jade Emperor's order, in an attempt to save the world from the flood.
Yang Jian mobilized his divine power, muttered something, and formed seals with his hands, and the tremendous magic power surged out like surging waves; Yang Chan held the Precious Lotus Lantern in her hand, moved lightly with lotus steps, and the light in the lamp flickered, echoing with Yang Jian's magic power, and together they forced the Weak Water back to the Tianhe River.
With the joint efforts of Yang Jian and Yang Chan, they have successfully sent the second stream of Weak Water back to Tianhe and are about to return.
When Dayu saw this scene, he felt a warm current in his heart and thought to himself:
"In this world, only people like Yang Jian and Yang Chan, who carry the blood of humans and gods and possess both the warmth of humanity and the power of the gods, can truly strike a balance between humans and gods."
"In this complex and dangerous world, we will create a peaceful place for the human race."
"Xuanyuan Sword..."
Thinking of this, Dayu's gaze fell on the Xuanyuan Sword beside him.
Xuan-Yuan Sword is the holy sword of the human race.
While Dayu was thinking, Yang Jian seemed to sense something and turned his eyes to meet Dayu's gaze.
Yang Jian was slightly stunned. He didn't expect to meet Dayu here.
Then, Yang Jian showed a look of joy, stepped forward quickly, saluted and said:
"Uncle Yu Wang, why are you here?"
"The Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors and the Ancient Human Emperor are all in the Fire Cloud Cave guarding the destiny of the human race. They cannot easily appear in the world. What are you doing..."
Dayu smiled slightly and did not answer directly. Instead, he stared at Yang Jian with emotion in his eyes:"Erlang, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, more than a thousand years have passed."
"The young boy holding an axe and vowing to chop down the mountain to save his mother is now able to stand on his own and protect the peace of the area. It is really a reminder of the youth and it is gratifying."
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian, the usually serious and stern Erlang Zhenjun, showed a rare shy look on his face in front of Dayu.
In front of Dayu, Yang Jian seemed to have returned to the young man in a cloak chasing the moon.
Yang Jian scratched his head and smiled innocently:
"Uncle Yu Wang, you are joking. I have only done my part. It is nothing to worry about."
"Compared to Uncle Yu Wang's achievements in flood control, my humble achievements are really not worth mentioning."
"Good boy."
Dayu patted Yang Jian's shoulder gently.
Then, Dayu turned his gaze to Yang Chan.
Yang Chan was seen holding the Precious Lotus Lantern, with a soft light emanating from her body. She looked like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world, graceful and elegant, breathtakingly beautiful.
Her eyes and eyebrows look very much like the Fairy Yunhua of the past, and she really looks like an old acquaintance.
Dayu secretly admired in his heart:
"Yang Chan has grown up."
"The Precious Lotus Lantern in her hand is a rare treasure in the world. Now in her hands, it has exerted infinite power."
It turns out that Yang Jian's mother, Fairy Yunhua, and Dayu are old friends, and the two have a deep friendship.
Yang Jian and Dayu had known each other for a long time, and Yang Jian could be considered half-nephew of Dayu.
Looking back to the past, Fairy Yunhua was still a famous female war god in heaven, heroic and with great magical powers.
At that time, Dayu was entrusted with the task of flood control, but unfortunately encountered obstruction from Xiangliu, a nine-headed poisonous water snake.
During the contest between Dayu and Xiangliu, there was a time when Dayu's army was defeated by Xiangliu's powerful force, the army was retreating step by step, and the situation was precarious.
At this time, Fairy Yunhua, the female war god in heaven, learned about the difficulties Dayu faced in controlling the flood and Xiangliu's evil deeds, and decided to come down to earth to help.
Finally, with the help of Fairy Yunhua, Dayu defeated Xiangliu and controlled the raging flood.
Since then, Dayu and Fairy Yunhua have developed a deep friendship.
Later, Fairy Yunhua secretly married a mortal, which violated the heavenly rules, and was suppressed by the Heavenly Court under Peach Mountain, where she suffered untold hardships.
Yang Jian was extremely anxious and vowed to split the mountain to save his mother. Dayu, thinking of his old relationship with Fairy Yunhua and Yang Jian's filial piety and courage, secretly gave Yang Jian the "Mountain-Splitting Axe" that he used to split the mountain when he controlled the flood.
This magical axe, which once helped Dayu split mountains and build roads, and control floods, has now become the key to Yang Jian saving his mother.
With the help of the "Divine Axe of Splitting the Mountain", Yang Jian finally succeeded in splitting Peach Mountain and rescued his mother, Fairy Yunhua.
after that.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is time for the Conferred God War.
The war between the Shang and Zhou dynasties was actually a civil war between two dynasties of the human race.
As the ancestors of human beings, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors should have maintained a neutral position and been impartial.
After all, both sides are human beings, and they are all flesh and blood.
However, during this battle to confer the gods, Jade Ding Zhenren sent Yang Jian to the Fire Cloud Cave twice to seek help from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors also generously helped and provided valuable support and guidance to Yang Jian.
The Zhou army was full of talented people, so why did they send Yang Jian twice?Only Yang Jian is the most suitable person to go.
After all, the relationship between Yang Jian and Dayu is there.
……
Yang Chan bowed gracefully, folded her hands in front of her, and said in a gentle voice:"Yang Chan greets Uncle Yu Wang."
King Yu looked at Yang Chan gently and nodded slightly, his eyes full of the love and expectations of an elder.
"Uncle Yuwang, it's rare for you to come to Guanjiangkou. Please come in and talk."
Yang Jian stepped aside to make way and invited him respectfully.
Dayu followed Yang Jian into Yang's house. The interior decoration was simple yet elegant, exuding a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Dayu walked straight to the tablet of Fairy Yunhua with a solemn expression. He slowly took out a stick of incense, lit it, held the incense in both hands, bowed deeply, and inserted the incense firmly into the incense burner.
The wisps of green smoke rose up, carrying Dayu's respect for Fairy Yunhua.
Dayu looked around and saw Guanjiangkou, which was well-organized by Yang Jian. The streets were clean, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and it was a prosperous scene.
"Yang Jian, Yang Erlang, the son of man and god..."
Dayu looked at Yang Jian and suddenly made a firm choice in his heart.
(End of this chapter)