Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter revolves around a trial in the heavenly court where Dayu is confronted about his actions regarding the abdication of Yi and the succession of Qi. Dayu defends his actions as necessary for self-protection and maintaining stability, claiming that forcing Yi to abdicate was a means to prevent violence against Qi. However, Yu Di and other deities argue that Dayu's intentions were rooted in a conspiracy to pass the throne to his son, Qi, undermining the traditional abdication process. They accuse Dayu of orchestrating power struggles and causing chaos, leading to a breakdown of harmony among tribes. Despite Dayu's attempts to justify his actions as a means to unify governance, the deities insist that his selfish desires have resulted in extensive bloodshed and conflict, marking him and his son as the originators of future power struggles. The chapter concludes with a call for Dayu to acknowledge his sins and face the consequences of his actions.

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