nownovels Chapter 117 The struggle between the Jie and Chan sects for the rightful succession of the human rac
Chapter 117 The struggle between the Jie and Chan sects for the rightful succession of the human rac
Chapter 117: The Intercepting and Chan Sects Struggle for the Righteousness of the Human Race
After Yu abdicated, he originally passed the position of the common ruler of the human race to Boyi. However, due to Boyi's lack of prestige, he was unable to gain the trust of the entire human race. Yu's son Qi, relying on Yu's prestige, forcibly expelled Boyi by force, seized the position of the common ruler of the human race, and became the second monarch of the Xia Dynasty.
Qi was influenced by the teachings of the Jie Sect from a young age. Therefore, after becoming the ruler of the human race, he vigorously promoted the teachings of the Jie Sect and suppressed other sects. This made the various sects of Xuanmen, especially the Ren and Chan sects, particularly anxious. After failing to compete for the position of Taihuang's teacher, the prestige of the Chan sect among the human race plummeted. If they did not come up with a good solution, the Chan sect's lineage might be completely wiped out among the human race.
So Yuanshi personally came to Shouyang Mountain, hoping that Taishang could lend him a hand. Coincidentally, the human race gave the Chan Sect an opportunity at this time.
After Qi's death, the throne passed to his son Tai Kang. However, Tai Kang proved to be a bad person. During his reign, he neglected state affairs, indulging in excessive hunting and reveling in sensual pleasures. Some people advised him to prioritize the well-being of the people and to be diligent in governing, but Tai Kang ignored them. The court officials were greatly disappointed in the Xia dynasty, and Tai Kang gradually lost the support of the people, which emboldened some ambitious feudal lords.
Seeing that the Xia Dynasty he had founded was about to perish after only two generations, Yu was very anxious. However, the Xiahou clan had lost the hearts of the people, and Tai Kang was indeed a scoundrel. So Yu did something very risky: he asked Chi You to order the Dongyi tribes to attack Yangcheng, drive out Tai Kang, and establish a wise ruler.
Chi You readily agreed and selected a tribe called Youqiong from among the Dongyi tribes. Youqiong was also a tribe of shamans, whose chieftain was skilled in archery and greatly admired Hou Yi, who had once shot down the sun. Therefore, he named himself Yi. After receiving Chi You's instructions, Yi personally visited the Jiuli tribe and gained the support of all the Dongyi tribes. He then led a large army westward and, taking advantage of Tai Kang's hunting trip outside the city, captured Yangcheng in one fell swoop. Ultimately, Tai Kang was exiled.
After Yi entered Yangcheng, he did not depose the Xiahou clan, but instead installed Zhongkang, the younger brother of Taikang, as the ruler, and Yi took over the administration of the court.
Just when everything seemed to have settled down, things took an unexpected turn. One of Yi's subordinates was named Han Zhuo. Han Zhuo had served as Yi's prime minister during the Youqiong tribe period. Later, after Yi entered Yangcheng, he was not good at government affairs, so he handed over all the government affairs to Han Zhuo.
However, what Yi did not know was that Han Zhuo was a disciple of Guang Chengzi, the chief disciple of the Chan Sect. Under Guang Chengzi's scheme, Han Zhuo assassinated Yi and also killed Zhong Kang. Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhong Kang's son, Xiang, secretly fled Yangcheng and escaped to the Zhenguan and Zhenxun clans.
After seizing power, Han Zhuo completely deposed the Xiahou clan and became the ruler himself, establishing the state of Han. Upon learning that Xiang had fled to the Zhenguan and Zhenxun clans, in order to eliminate any future troubles, he sent troops to attack the Zhenguan and Zhenxun clans, killing Xiang. Xiang's wife, who was six months pregnant, escaped back to her maternal family, the Youreng clan, under the protection of loyal guards, and went into hiding.
After killing Xiang, Han Zhuo, under the influence of Guang Chengzi, ordered the abolition of the Jie Sect's orthodoxy and vigorously promoted the Chan Sect's orthodoxy, which dealt a devastating blow to the Jie Sect's power among the human race.
"Yuanshi, how despicable! He actually resorted to such despicable means! This leader will never let him get away with this!" Jin'ao Island and Biyou Palace, upon learning that Yuanshi had used underhanded tactics to usurp the Xia Dynasty's foundation and severely suppressed the Jie Sect's lineage, found their power among the human race weakened, causing the Jie Sect's fortune to become somewhat unstable. Fortunately, the Jie Sect now had the innate treasure, the Chaos Bell, to suppress its fortune; otherwise, its fortune would inevitably be lost.
"Senior brother, calm down!" Seeing Tongtian so agitated, the Queen Mother of the West quickly comforted him. Tongtian's behavior surprised the disciples below, who never expected that their all-powerful teacher would break down like this.
"Junior sister, you don't know this, but Yuanshi is a shameless scoundrel. Even the Western Jieyin and Zhunti are no match for him. Over the years, I have seen through him. I never thought that no matter how much I guarded against it, this bastard Yuanshi would still find a loophole. How can you expect me to stay calm?" Tongtian said.
"Senior brother, saying these angry words now is useless. Let's think of some solutions." The Queen Mother of the West said helplessly. Things had come to this point, and even if Tongtian were to be hysterical, it would be of no use. It was better to think of a solution as soon as possible.
"Master, teacher, I have an idea that might be feasible." At this moment, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, who had been listening to the disciples, suddenly spoke up.
"Mysterious Maiden, what ideas do you have? As long as you can turn the situation around, I, the sect leader, will reward you handsomely!" Upon hearing that the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden had a solution, Tongtian hurriedly asked.
The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden said, "Master, I have heard that Xiang's wife escaped Han Zhuo's pursuit and returned to her maternal family, the Youreng clan, where she gave birth to a son. We can assist Xiang's son in defeating Han Zhuo and regaining the throne of the Human King. The Xiahou clan has been governed by Yu and Qi, and is deeply loved by the people. Although Tai Kang's foolish actions have caused many people to have reservations about the Xiahou clan, the Xiahou clan has not lost the hearts of the people. This is our opportunity."
Tongtian carefully considered the matter and also believed that this was a very good opportunity. After all, compared to supporting a new force to compete with Han Zhuo, it was better to continue to bet on the Xiahou clan. The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was right; the Xiahou clan had not lost the hearts of the people, and in terms of opportunities, it was much better than other human forces.
"Good, Mystic Maiden, you came up with this idea, so I'll entrust this matter to you. When you succeed, I will reward you handsomely!" Tongtian directly handed this matter over to the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden. Ever since the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden broke through to the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, Tongtian's regard for her was second only to Kong Xuan, and equal to that of the Golden Roc. This was Tongtian's advantage; he never judged people based on personal relationships, but only on their abilities. If it were Yuanshi, even if someone was the most favored disciple, it would be useless if they were capable.
"Yes, Master. Please rest assured, Mystic Maiden will not disappoint you," Mystic Maiden replied.
The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden arrived at the Youreng clan and found the young Xiangzhi son, Shao Kang. Upon learning that he was from the same clan as his great-grandfather, Shao Kang gladly became a disciple of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden. With the assistance of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, Shao Kang successively received help from the Youreng and Youyu clans. The Youyu clan was once the tribe of Shun and held considerable prestige among the human race. Even the Youyu clan was willing to assist the Xiahou clan, and many tribes that missed the Xiahou clan also joined Shao Kang's camp.
As their power grew, Shao Kang of the Youyu clan raised the banner and gathered the remnants of the Xiahou clan. During this time, Han Zhuo learned that when Xiang's son Shao Kang was in the Youyu clan, he had twice sent his son Jiao to attack the Youyu clan, attempting to completely eliminate the Xiahou clan's power. However, Jiao was defeated by Shao Kang both times.
Seeing that the time was finally ripe, Shao Kang led his army toward Yangcheng. On the way, he gained the support of the Dongyi tribe. Due to Yi's carelessness, the Xia Dynasty was usurped by Han Zhuo, which made Chi You feel very sorry for Yu. When he learned that Shao Kang of the Xiahou clan was raising an army in the Youyu clan to retake Yangcheng, Chi You ordered the Dongyi tribe to join Shao Kang's camp and help Shao Kang eliminate Han Zhuo.
With the addition of the Dongyi tribes, Shao Kang's strength increased greatly. He swept through the land, conquered Yangcheng, and killed Han Zhuo and his son Jiao. With the assistance of the old ministers of the Xiahou clan, he restored the rule of the Xia Dynasty.
After Shaokang restored the country, he revived the Jiejiao lineage, thus resolving a major crisis for the human race.
In the process of Shaokang's recovery, Jiutian Xuannv made great contributions. After returning to Jin'ao Island, Tongtian appointed Jiutian Xuannv as the head of the female immortals of the Jie Sect, second only to Kong Xuan, the first disciple of the Jie Sect.
While the Jie and Chan sects were openly and secretly fighting for the legitimacy of the human race, the human emperor Fuxi quietly knocked on the door of the Pangu Palace.