Under Fuxi's enlightening words, Shennong's mind was completely awakened from years of decadent indulgence. He was determined to make amends for the mistakes he had made and change the current state of humanity.
After getting humanity back on track, he will search for a true leader to guide humanity's growth and prosperity.
Then, he will return to Fire Cloud Valley to serve the God of Heaven for the rest of his life, hoping that the God of Heaven will forgive him for the mistakes he made in the past.
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Chapter 103 Change
The next day, when the high-ranking officials of the human race's holy city gathered to discuss matters, everyone present noticed that the human emperor Shennong, who sat in the main seat, seemed to have changed compared to usual.
An indescribable aura emanated from the Human Emperor Shennong, while several elderly humans present, whose ancestors had existed since the time of Fuxi, felt a stirring in their hearts.
Over the years, most of the elders of the human race have become utterly disillusioned with the actions of the Human Emperor Shennong and some of the higher-ups of the human race. Most of them have chosen to leave the holy city of the human race and return to the Fire Cloud Valley to worship the Haotian deity, the god of the human race.
The few elderly people present were among the few remaining members of the core of human power.
Over the years, they have become utterly disillusioned with the actions of the human race's high-ranking officials. If it weren't for the development of the human race, they might have already returned to the ancestral land of the human race, Fire Cloud Valley, to serve the gods of Haotian, just like their old comrades.
The inexplicable aura that appeared on the Human Emperor Shennong today is deeply etched in the memories of these elderly humans.
The demeanor of Emperor Shennong today is exactly the same as that of Emperor Shennong when the Holy City of Humanity was first established, when he was revered by the entire human race for his great contributions.
The elderly humans present were all somewhat excited. They knew that the ambitious and enterprising leader who cared for the entire human race might have returned once again.
The Human Emperor Shennong did not disappoint the elders of the human race. After appearing, he immediately ordered the human powerhouses guarding the Human Emperor Palace to take control of the several high-ranking human figures present.
Although the remaining high-ranking members of the human race had some doubts about the actions of Emperor Shennong, they did not take any unnecessary actions out of trust and respect for the emperor.
After taking control of the few high-ranking human figures present, Emperor Shennong ordered them to be taken away and imprisoned. Then, he dispersed everyone present except for a few elderly and high-ranking human figures.
After all the irrelevant people left, a meeting that would determine the future fate of the human race was convened in the Human Emperor's Palace.
After the meeting, Emperor Shennong began to purge the upper echelons of the human race, including the holy city and the entire human race.
In a somewhat bloody purge that covered the entire human territory, a large number of parasites who had been attached to the human race and exploited its people for years were uprooted.
After the great purge that covered the entire human race was over, Emperor Shennong issued one order after another from the holy city of the human race to the entire human territory.
Many outstanding talents among the human race were promoted, and they began to take over various positions that were vacated during this great purge.
While maintaining the normal operation of the entire human race, Emperor Shennong and the high-ranking officials of the human race issued one new law after another in the holy city of the human race.
These laws apply to the entire human race, including various treaties that benefit the human race and punishments for those who infringe upon the overall interests of the human race.
Thanks to the continuous efforts of Emperor Shennong and the new leadership of the human race, the human race has finally shown a new, positive outlook compared to the past.
Seeing the smiles returning to the faces of his people, Shennong felt a sense of satisfaction and joy, just as he had when he first became the leader of the human race and led his people to rise to power.
Standing atop the highest point of the Human Emperor's Palace, overlooking the now revitalized Holy City of the Human Race, Shennong murmured to himself.
"High Priest, I finally understand what you mean."
Then Shennong looked up and gazed towards the Ming Dynasty in the north, his eyes becoming very sharp.
"The Ming Dynasty!"
"It seems that after years of holding a high position, the endless riches and honors have corrupted my fighting spirit and made me completely lose myself in power."
"You should know that I, Shennong, was already a martial arts master hundreds of years ago!"
Just as Shennong's voice was echoing in the room, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.
"Do you really understand?"
It was Fuxi, the high priest of the human race. After refusing Shennong's request for help, he secretly arrived in the holy city of the human race at some unknown time.
"High Priest, you..."
Seeing Fuxi suddenly appear beside him, Shennong opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
"Do you really understand now?" Fuxi repeated his previous words.
“High Priest, I understand now. I shouldn’t have stood on the backs of countless people all these years, taking it all for granted and enjoying everything that I’ve squeezed out of them.”
"Furthermore, he has suppressed all human geniuses who could potentially threaten my rights over the years, indulging in pleasure and becoming indifferent to the development of my human race!"
"As the leader of the human race, I bear the future of countless people on my shoulders, and I am responsible for ensuring that my human race can survive better in this vast Tianyuan Holy Realm."
“But over the years, I have gradually lost my mind to supreme power. I have failed the trust you, High Priest, placed in me!”
Shennong lowered his head beside Fuxi with some remorse.
"It seems you really understand. So, will you go to the Ming Dynasty by yourself, or will I go with you?"
Fuxi spoke with some relief.
"High Priest, didn't you say you wouldn't interfere in my war with the Ming Dynasty?"
Shennong seemed somewhat puzzled by Fuxi's words.
"I only did that to wake you up and make you realize the words in your own heart."
"Given the current turbulent environment on the Tianyuan Continent, our human race, which alone occupies such a vast area of the eastern continent of Tianyuan Continent, is already in a precarious situation."
"With the Feathered Clan's example as a warning, surrounded by powerful enemies, the slightest misstep could lead to the extinction of our clan!"
"Under such circumstances, some short-sighted individuals not only fail to unite but also disregard the overall situation for their own interests, putting our human race in crisis."
"Our human race must be unified!"