"So Daji really came to punish my Yin Shang Dynasty on the orders of the Goddess Nuwa?"

As the messenger recounted the events, the atmosphere instantly became tense. Some ministers exchanged bewildered glances, their faces showing fear.

However, other ministers soon began to offer their consolation:

"Everyone, don't panic. Didn't you hear what the messenger said? After the Grand Preceptor's persuasion, the Holy Envoy Nuwa has decided to give our Yin Shang another chance. We absolutely cannot miss such an opportunity!"

"That's right, thanks to the Grand Preceptor, otherwise we wouldn't even know that Goddess Nuwa was going to severely punish the Yin Shang!"

Bigan quickly stepped forward:

"Your Majesty, regarding the matter of offering incense at Nuwa Palace, Your Majesty was at fault first, no matter what. Now that the Holy Envoy of Nuwa has come to Chaoge, it is the time for Your Majesty to atone for your sins. This time, Your Majesty must make the Holy Envoy of Nuwa see Your Majesty's sincerity."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this time, you must not make the same mistake again!"

...

King Zhou was deeply frustrated. To this day, he still couldn't understand why he had acted that way in Nuwa's Palace.

But whatever has been done, has been done.

King Zhou's gaze swept over the assembled ministers, who were furious at his incompetence, and he gritted his teeth:

"Since he is an envoy of the Goddess Nuwa, I naturally cannot be negligent. Now, all civil and military officials, please follow me to welcome the holy envoy!"

Having said that, King Zhou took the lead and walked out of the Shang Palace.

…………

Outside Chaoge City, seeing that no guards were taking her to see King Zhou, Daji couldn't help but mutter to herself:

"Could it be that King Zhou really doesn't even respect sages, as Your Majesty says?"

Just then, Daji saw the gates of Chaoge suddenly open wide, and colorful flags fluttered and drums and music resounded within the city.

In the middle of the road stood King Zhou, dressed in a black dragon robe and wearing a crown. He was leading his court officials out of the city gate and walking towards her.

"Is this the king dismounting from his carriage to come out of the city to welcome us?"

At this moment, Daji was also taken aback by King Zhou's grand display.

Seeing King Zhou approaching, she immediately bowed slightly:

"Your humble servant Daji has come to visit the Yin Shang dynasty on the orders of the goddess Nuwa."

Daji's voice was as melodious as a clear spring, yet it also carried a sense of sacredness that could not be profaned.

The moment King Zhou saw Daji, he was stunned by her beauty.

However, remembering the earnest instructions from the court officials in the palace, he suppressed his unease and respectfully bowed, saying:

"The imperial envoy has come from afar, and I have failed to greet him properly. Please forgive me! May I ask what purpose Your Majesty has sent this envoy?"

Daji raised her eyes, recalling Shen Gongbao's earlier instructions, and her expression turned serious as she said:

"The Empress's command is not something I can casually proclaim. Your Majesty only needs to arrange a place for me to stay, and I will carry out the Empress's holy decree!"

Instead of feeling dissatisfied with Daji's direct refusal, the assembled officials were secretly relieved, as there was still room for maneuver.

Prime Minister Shang Rong stepped forward and said respectfully:

"The arrival of the holy envoy is truly a blessing for our Yin Shang Dynasty. Your Majesty, why not build a Holy Envoy Temple for the holy envoy to show our Yin Shang Dynasty's respect for the Goddess Nuwa?"

King Zhou waved his hand:

"Granted! Starting immediately, gather craftsmen to build the Holy Envoy's Temple, ensuring the Holy Envoy resides comfortably!"

…………

Not to mention that after Daji entered Chaoge, she gained the constant admiration of the entire court of Yin Shang.

At this moment, on the shore of Beihai.

Shen Gongbao stood on the shore, gazing at the surging sea, a slight smile playing on his lips. He turned to the two men behind him and said:

“Ao Bing, Steward Ao Lan, we shall take our leave now.”

Ao Bing frowned slightly:

"Fellow Daoist Shen Gongbao, are you really going to the Witch Clan?"

Shen Gongbao nodded, his tone relaxed:

"Since Xingtian has extended such a warm invitation, I can't very well refuse, can I? Besides, the secret arts of the Witch Clan are beneficial to my cultivation, so there's no harm in going."

Ao Bing said with some reluctance:

"When can we meet again?"

Shen Gongbao smiled:

"Don't worry, after I finish my business, I'll be going to the East China Sea. I'll come find you then!"

Upon hearing this, Ao Bing immediately laughed:

"Alright, then I'll wait for you at the East Sea Dragon Palace after I return from the North Sea Dragon Palace. I'll treat you to a drink then!"

"Um."

Shen Gongbao responded softly, cupped his hands in greeting to Ao Bing and the others, turned around and transformed into a streak of black light, disappearing into the horizon.

…………

However, only a few breaths later, Shen Gongbao descended from the horizon.

Seeing Shen Gongbao suddenly land, Qing'e followed behind him with a puzzled look, saying:

“Brother Shen Gongbao, our Wu clan doesn’t live here. At our speed, it will probably take us another two days to travel. But if you just want to rest or see the scenery of Beiju Luzhou, that’s not a problem.”

Since the incident in Yancheng, Qing'e and Xing Tian have believed that Shen Gongbao is their father god's successor, and they have never left Shen Gongbao's side since.

Shen Gongbao explained this to the two of them many times, but neither Xing Tian nor Qing'e were stubborn and wouldn't listen to Shen Gongbao's advice at all. They even said that as long as Shen Gongbao went to their Ancestral Witch Temple, they would know what was going on.

Shen Gongbao naturally understood why they believed he was a descendant of Pangu. Seeing that he could not deceive the two, Shen Gongbao had no choice but to let them follow him.

After all, given Xing Tian's previous life-saving grace, Shen Gongbao couldn't possibly force himself on the two of them.

However, having two high-ranking witches with him might actually be helpful for his upcoming actions.

Thinking of this, Shen Gongbao didn't hide anything and said directly:

"How much do you know about the ancestral witch Gonggong?"

A question mark flashed in Qing'e's eyes. She didn't understand why Shen Gongbao would suddenly mention their ancestral witch Gonggong.

Maybe it's just curiosity?

However, as a descendant of the Father God, Shen Gongbao still needs to understand the situation of their Wu tribe better.

Qing'e immediately said with some sadness:

"Gonggong was one of the twelve ancient ancestral witches of our Wu tribe. He controlled the power of all waters, but unfortunately, he perished after smashing Mount Buzhou in a fit of rage..."

Although Qing'e was born after the fall of the water god Gonggong and never actually met him, she still couldn't help but feel a little sad when she talked about Gonggong's fall.

Xing Tian, ​​standing to the side, was in the same boat.

He truly witnessed how the Witch Clan went from glory to decline, and he also witnessed the deaths of the Twelve Ancestral Witches one by one. He had a deeper understanding of the fall of the Twelve Ancestral Witches than Qing'e.

"If even one of the twelve Ancestral Witches were still alive, my Witch Clan wouldn't have fallen to this state!"

Just as Xing Tian was filled with emotion, Shen Gongbao suddenly spoke:

"Who said that the water god Gonggong has completely perished?"