In the end, the Heavenly Dao activated the Jade Disc of Creation, which shaped the fate of the human race, allowing them to continue following the established order.

"However... since the Heavenly Dao is sealed, we can still do some tricks," said Houtu Niangniang.

"What tricks are you playing?" Lu Li asked anxiously.

Houtu Niangniang snorted lightly and said coldly, "Since it is fate, there must be a glimmer of hope. We can change the fate of this golden cicada."

Lu Li's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "How do I change it?"

"Erase this cicada's consciousness and let him be reincarnated as a human!!!"

"Uh..." Lu Li was speechless. He thought it was a good idea.

Isn't this just treating the symptoms, not the root cause?

"What's the difference? He's still going on his pilgrimage."

“It’s different. If he were to be reincarnated, he would carry the destiny of the human race, plus the power of humanity, and the human race would receive most of the benefits.”

"As long as we retrieve the true scriptures and use some methods to make him return to secular life and not go to the Western Paradise to receive his title, wouldn't that be enough?" Houtu Niangniang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile.

"That's a good idea." Lu Li nodded, secretly admiring Houtu Niangniang's wisdom.

In this way, not only will the interests of the human race not be harmed, but the human race can also receive great fortune.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Lu Li said, flattering her.

"Stop flattering me! The matter of getting him to return to secular life is yours to handle!"

"Yes, leave it to me!" Lu Li patted his chest and laughed.

"This Golden Cicada possesses a power of humanity, and erasing its consciousness will likely be difficult. I need to go into seclusion for a while."

Lu Li nodded, but he still had one question: why did Goddess Nuwa allow a golden cicada to bear a force of humanity?

Could it be that the goddess Nuwa foresaw this day long ago? Is that why she made arrangements in advance to secure some good fortune for the human race?

Because the Golden Cicada carries a force of humanity, the human race receives some fortune and destiny.

Thinking of this, Lu Li couldn't help but feel deep respect for Nuwa; she truly devoted herself wholeheartedly to the human race.

"Goddess Houtu, was the reincarnation of the Black Bird something you did on purpose?" Lu Li asked.

Houtu glanced at Lu Li and replied irrelevantly, "Xuan Niao is not simple. Although she is not as strong as Yuan Feng, she is only slightly weaker."

"However, Yuan Feng has already been reincarnated as a human."

Lu Li immediately raised an eyebrow and asked, "Li Shimin?"

"Huh? How did you know?" Houtu looked at Lu Li in surprise.

"Um... just guessing."

"Unfortunately, Yuan Feng is only a remnant soul, destined never to regain her former glory."

"However, he can lead humanity to glory."

Lu Li nodded; this was Hou Tu's purpose.

"There's one more thing... Is Ying Zheng really the reincarnation of the First Emperor?" Lu Li asked.

"yes!"

Upon receiving Houtu's affirmative answer, Lu Li's breathing became rapid.

His voice trembled as he asked, "Then...his soul?"

"The First Emperor was also a remnant soul. After Ying Zheng died, I have kept this remnant soul until now."

After saying this, Houtu stretched out her hand, and a ball of light appeared in her palm.

In the light, a semi-transparent dragon lay coiled, seemingly asleep.

"Does he...do he still retain Ying Zheng's memories?" Lu Li asked hurriedly.

"Logically speaking, no, but the strength of the Ancestral Dragon is unimaginable. At his peak, even I had to give him some respect."

"Perhaps he will retain the memory."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li's heart leaped into his throat, and he quickly asked, "Can his soul be restored?"

"I don't know, I certainly couldn't do it." Houtu shook her head.

Lu Li was slightly disappointed, but at least he had some hope.

"Then... Little Deer and the others."

Houtu saw through Lu Li's thoughts and slowly said, "They are just ordinary souls who have been reincarnated countless times. I can't find them anymore."

"Even if they are found, they will no longer have the memories of what happened back then."

Hearing Houtu say this, Lu Li fell silent, his heart filled with bitterness. He dared not hope that Xiao Lu'er and the others could return to his side; he just wanted to see them one more time, even just one time would be enough.

"Lu Li, the fate of humanity is in your hands. You must pull yourself together," Hou Tu said thoughtfully.

"I see!"

Lu Li nodded heavily, then cupped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "I'll head back now."

Houtu nodded, and just as Lu Li was about to leave, Houtu suddenly said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing."

"Huh? What is it?"

"When Nuwa mended the sky with stones, she left behind a five-colored stone. After dozens of eras, it has absorbed the essence of heaven, earth, and humanity, and now it is about to be born!"

"You can take him as your apprentice; he has a bright future and may become an asset to you!"

Lu Li swallowed hard after hearing this. Damn it, the Monkey King Sun Wukong?

But where in Heaven can he cause trouble now?

"No...it's not a stone monkey, is it?" Lu Li asked.

"Hmm? Stone monkey?" Houtu frowned and quickly calculated with her fingers.

"No, the five-colored stone is containing a person!"

Hearing Houtu say this, Lu Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. Damn it, if it really was a monkey, then it would truly be like Journey to the West!

However, Lu Li felt a little disappointed afterward, since he also greatly admired Sun Wukong.

"This child was born a Grandmaster!"

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