Honghuang: Starting from the Enlightenment of the Great Emperor Dongyue

Chapter 5 Allegiance
After a long time, Huo Huang slowly raised his head and looked at Taicang, with a self-deprecating smile on his face.

After all, she was still afraid of death and was unwilling to accept it, so she couldn't face death calmly.

She longed to live, longed to regain her strength, and longed to soar above the heavens again.

From the moment Taicang descended, Huo Huang was keenly aware of the subtle changes in her own destiny. As the True Phoenix God, her perception of fate far exceeded that of ordinary people.

"I am Fire Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan. Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty. For saving my life, I am willing to serve you at your service." Fire Phoenix bowed respectfully to Taicang.

Taicang looked at Huo Huang, a barely perceptible smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. This was exactly what he had been waiting for.

"I have a way called the Divine Way. It inherits the way of heaven and earth, completes heaven and earth, and fills the karma of heaven and earth. It maintains the order and stability of heaven and earth, and can help you wash away karma..."

Taicang's voice was like the sound of nature, echoing in Huo Huang's ears, and every word contained the supreme truth.

Washing away karma means she has a chance to return to the top, and Huo Huang is all ears.

"God?" Huo Huang repeated the unfamiliar word in a low voice, with confusion and puzzlement in his eyes.

She frowned slightly, and with a hint of seeking advice, she asked, "May I ask your Majesty, what is a god?"

"Gods act on behalf of Heaven, shepherd and protect a region, control the power of the laws of Heaven and Earth, and maintain the operation of Heaven and Earth."

"The way of the gods is impartial and fair, with clear distinctions between rewards and punishments. Merits are rewarded, and faults are punished..."

Huo Huang nodded, not quite understanding. She once again felt the ups and downs of her own destiny. This was her chance to escape from the predicament and even make further progress.

"Gods, the unity of heaven and earth maintains the Dao. Heaven and earth will naturally bestow their virtues to wash away your sins. One day, you will return to the peak, or even go further..."

The golden divine patterns danced in the void, and the magical methods of the divine way were displayed one by one before the eyes of the Fire Phoenix like a scroll.

She held her breath, fearing that she would miss this wonder of heaven and earth.

The mysterious sound of the magic went straight into Huo Huang's heart. He felt his mind shaken and could not calm down for a long time.

Taicang used the heaven and earth as strings and the Tao as music to interpret the true meaning of Shinto to her, proving that Shinto has been recognized by heaven and earth and has great grace.

This scene ignited the flame of hope in her heart, and ripples appeared in her originally silent heart. Could it be that there would really be a day when she could return to the peak?
A glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes.

However, just as she was immersed in this hope, the sound of Tao suddenly stopped and the world returned to silence.

This sudden change made Huo Huang feel extremely uncomfortable. She stared at Taicang in a daze, meeting his meaningful smiling gaze.

Taicang looked at Huo Huang quietly, the smile on his lips deepening.

From the moment Huo Huang opened her mouth, Taicang knew that she had fallen into his trap.

Returning to the top, or even surpassing the past, what a temptation it is for a strong man who once stood at the top but now fell to the bottom?

What could be more attractive than this?

What's more, what he said was true, the Shinto method did indeed possess such divine power.

Fire Phoenix naturally understood this.

Taicang did not lie to her, and the temptation of the true Shinto law made her heart beat fast.

She longed for strength and wanted to soar into the sky again, and this was the opportunity before her.

Huo Huang lowered his head slightly, his eyelids drooping, hiding the complex expression in his eyes.

Who really wants to die when they can live?

She has taken shape since the beginning of the world, followed Yuan Feng in bloody battles, drove away ferocious beasts, established her rule in the vast sky, and commanded thousands of birds. How could she not know the pros and cons of the superiors?
She also understood at this time that her identity, or the Phoenix Clan behind her, had immeasurable value to Taicang's newly established divine way.

This value was enough for Taicang to rescue her and even give the Phoenix Clan a glimmer of hope. Taicang was not in a hurry, with a faint smile on his face. Talking with an intelligent person was indeed a pleasant thing. No need for words, they understood each other tacitly.

He believed that Huo Huang would make the right choice.

Fire Phoenix sighed softly, her mind turning over and over again, and finally lowered her brows and closed her eyes, "The Emperor has a plan in mind, Fire Phoenix is ​​willing to be loyal to the Emperor."

"I only ask the Emperor to have mercy on me and give my Phoenix clan a glimmer of hope so that I can serve the divine way."

Upon hearing this, Taicang was secretly delighted, but his expression remained calm. He simply asked, "Are you sure that the Phoenix Clan behind you are as sensible as you are, and are willing to serve the Divine Way and the Heaven and Earth?"

Fire Phoenix paused when he heard this.

Taicang's words were very straightforward and pointed out the current situation of the Phoenix Clan.

The painful lessons of the Longhan catastrophe are still fresh in our minds, but there are still many conceited and arrogant people in the clan who cannot see the general trend of the world and are arrogant. Let alone let them put aside their past glory and serve the world sincerely.

She laughed at herself, "Fire Phoenix is ​​ashamed. The value of my existence now, besides my own meager strength, lies in the fact that the Phoenix Clan behind me is beneficial to the Divine Way."

"I think the Emperor has already made arrangements for the Phoenix Clan. Fire Phoenix would like to hear the details."

Taicang laughed and clapped his hands, "As expected of a Phoenix Clan prodigy, you understood it immediately. I do have an idea."

"To enter the Shinto, one must undergo a test of conscience and swear a great oath to abide by the Shinto laws and maintain the stability of heaven and earth. Only in this way can one enter the Shinto, be protected by the Shinto, and enjoy the merits of heaven and earth. However, from then on, one will have no connection with the Phoenix Clan."

Taicang certainly needs the Phoenix Clan, but a threshold must also be set.

What he wanted were gods who were truly loyal to Shinto and willing to contribute to the order of heaven and earth, rather than a group of self-righteous guerrillas.

Huo Huang seemed to be lost in thought.

That is to join the Phoenix Clan of Shinto and completely sever ties with the Phoenix Clan, and have nothing to do with each other from then on.

Taicang did this because he didn't want the Phoenix Clan that joined Shinto to be connected with the fortunes of other Phoenix Clans, so as to prevent the merits that Shinto had worked hard to accumulate from being used to benefit others.

It turned out to be the case.

Whether it is separation or establishing one's own clan, it may not be a bad thing.

However, for the Fire Phoenix itself, it does not just sever the fate with the Phoenix clan.

What Taicang needs is a subordinate who will be loyal to him forever...

When she thought that from now on, she would have nothing to do with the Phoenix Clan, an indescribable sadness welled up in her heart.

Never mind, never mind...it's fate...

Moreover, this may be the best choice for the Phoenix Clan. Only in this way can the Phoenix Clan have a chance of survival in the future.

The destiny will be separated in the future, but the blood of the Phoenix will always flow. It will be an independent clan and the continuation of the Phoenix clan.

Thinking of this, the last bit of hesitation in my heart disappeared.

"Fire Phoenix thanks the Emperor!" Although Fire Phoenix's voice was weak, it carried a barely perceptible hint of relief.

She tried hard to support her shaky body, steadying herself, then slowly bent down and bowed deeply in the direction of Emperor Taicang.

The fiery red phoenix crown swayed gently with her movements, and the tassels hanging from it gently swept across the ground, bringing up a faint burst of fire.

The Fire Phoenix slowly closed its eyes, using its spirit as a guide to swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao: "I, the Fire Phoenix, take the Heavenly Dao as my witness. From this moment on, I swear to be a deity under the command of the Taicang Emperor, forever and ever, and unwavering loyalty! From now on, I sever my bloodline and will no longer be a member of the Phoenix Clan. From now on, I will live solely for the divine Dao, for the heavens and the earth!"

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