The last rays of sunlight had not yet faded from the summit of Zhenxuan Mountain. Emperor Xin stood on the edge of the cliff, his black dragon robe fluttering in the evening breeze.
Where the remnant soul of the Tongtian Sect Master dissipated, a wisp of gentle spiritual light merged into the Human Emperor Cauldron, making the inscriptions on the cauldron even more lustrous, flowing with a great and peaceful aura that protects the Three Realms.
He gazed at the vast sea of clouds stretching for thousands of miles below, yet his heart remained undaunted—
Although the Primordial Celestial Venerable has been destroyed and the Heavenly Demon has been sealed, the Three Realms have undergone several great battles, and their foundations have long been shaken. Rebuilding order and repairing the rifts is still a long and arduous task.
"The Human Emperor".
Bo Yi's voice came from behind, and he said with a hint of respect, "The sacrificial ceremony of the Temple of Ten Thousand Spirits in the Three Realms is ready. Representatives of all races have arrived at the Tangyin Ancient Mausoleum and are waiting for the Human Emperor to preside over it."
Di Xin turned around,
Taking the sacrificial robe from Boyi, he ran his fingertips over the myriad tribal totems embroidered on it: "Is Mo Chen's inscription finished?"
"Your Majesty, it has been engraved."
Bo Yi nodded and said, "The eight large characters on the first stele, 'Loyal and brave protect the master, and bless the three realms,' were personally written by the Human Emperor in gold script and engraved. Nourished by the primordial righteous energy, they have already produced a faint spiritual light. They will surely protect the incense of the Temple of Ten Thousand Spirits for the long term."
Di Xin nodded, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.
For nine hundred years, Mo Chen followed him, from the palace of the Shang Dynasty to the Avici Hell, from the resurrection of a remnant soul to the war between the Heavenly Demons, never abandoning him. This loyalty deserves to be remembered by all beings in the Three Realms.
"Pass down the order: the sacrificial ceremony will be held tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."
He said in a deep voice, "Tonight, leaders of various races will come to Zhenxuan Mountain to discuss matters. I want to finalize the new system for the Three Realms with you all."
"As the Emperor commands."
Bo Yi bowed and accepted the order, then turned and left to make arrangements.
As night fell, the council hall atop Zhenxuan Mountain was brightly lit.
The Jade Emperor, the Azure Phoenix Fairy, the Buddhist monk, the Taoist Master Qingxu, the Ancestor of the Underworld, and other leaders of various races gathered together. Although they looked tired, they could not hide their expectations for the future.
Emperor Xin sat in the main seat, with the Human Emperor Cauldron floating in the hall, emitting a soft golden light that dispelled the last trace of gloom in the hall.
"Everyone..."
Di Xin's voice was calm yet carried an undeniable majesty: "Yuanshi Tianzun has been destroyed, the Heavenly Demon has been sealed, and the Three Realms have finally ushered in peace. But after the great war, chaos is bound to follow. The reason for summoning you all today is to establish a new system for the Three Realms to ensure that all races coexist peacefully and achieve long-term stability."
He raised his hand and waved, projecting a golden light screen from the Human Emperor Cauldron. The screen displayed a map of the Three Realms, marking the settlements of various races and their previous conflict boundaries—
"Firstly, the division of territories. The human race resides in the Central Plains, the coast of the East Sea, and the Nine Provinces of the Human Realm; the demon race belongs to the Kunlun Demon Realm and the Southern Frontier Miasma Forest; the underworld race guards the Avici Hell and is not allowed to trespass into the heart of the Three Realms; the gods reside in the Nine Heavens, limited to the Heavenly Court and the Jade Pool, and are not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of any race; Buddhism remains based in the Western Spirit Mountain, propagating Buddhist teachings and liberating vengeful spirits. Peace monuments will be erected at the borders of each race, blessed with the righteous energy of the Primordial Chaos. Anyone who trespasses will be jointly condemned by the Council of the Three Realms."
The Jade Emperor hesitated, but could only nod: "What the Human Emperor says is absolutely right. The Heavenly Court will strictly guard its boundaries in the future and will not overstep its authority again." After the incident with the Primordial Heavenly Lord, the prestige of the gods plummeted, and the Jade Emperor had long lost his former arrogance. He knew that the current order of the Three Realms needed the Human Emperor's leadership to be stable. "Secondly, the Three Realms Council should be reformed."
Di Xin continued, "The leaders of the council will be rotated among the various tribes, changing every hundred years. I am the Human Emperor and will temporarily assume the position of head. I will step down once the Three Realms are completely stable. The council will have three departments: the Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Education, and the Department of Defense. The Department of Law Enforcement will be composed of elites from various tribes and will be responsible for adjudicating disputes among them."
"The Department of Education is composed of the Chan Sect, the Buddhist sect, and wise men from various races. It runs the Academy of Ten Thousand Races, teaching Taoist and Buddhist teachings, demonic arts, and human knowledge, and promoting exchanges among races. The Department of Defense is composed of heavenly soldiers and generals, demon warriors, human cultivators, and underworld guards, who work together to protect the seal of the Three Realms and prevent the Heavenly Demon from making a comeback."
Qingluan Fairy's eyes lit up: "The Human Emperor's plan is brilliant! With the establishment of the Myriad Races Academy, the children of all races can learn from each other, which will reduce the barriers between them in the future and truly achieve peaceful coexistence."
The old Buddhist monk clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha. Only by teaching and guiding can we eradicate the root of war. I am willing to lead my Buddhist disciples to preside over the Buddhist teachings at the Academy of All Races."
"Thirdly, the power of the origin is shared."
Di Xin's gaze fell on the Netherworld Ancestor: "The Netherfire Origin has been returned to the Netherworld Clan, but the origin power of each clan has its own advantages and disadvantages. If they can learn from each other, they can improve together and enhance the overall strength of the Three Realms."
"I propose that a 'Source Pavilion' be established on Zhenxuan Mountain, where each race can contribute a wisp of their source power to be stored in the pavilion for their elites to study and learn from. However, private use is strictly prohibited, and violators will be punished as traitors."
After a moment of contemplation, the Ancestor of the Underworld nodded in agreement: "The Human Emperor's heart encompasses the Three Realms, which I admire. The Underworld Clan is willing to offer a wisp of Underworld Fire Origin to contribute to the prosperity of the Three Realms."
Having fought side by side several times, he was completely convinced of Di Xin's authority and knew that only when all races were of one mind could the Underworld race truly escape its fate of being suppressed.
Fourth, the seal was reinforced.
Di Xin's expression turned solemn. "Although the extraterrestrial demons have been sealed, the rift in the starry sky still exists and requires the combined efforts of all races to reinforce it. I will use the Human Emperor Cauldron as the core to set up the 'Ten Thousand Races Guardian Array,' connecting the Human Emperor's defensive arrays in various parts of the Three Realms, and supplementing them with the original power of each race to completely seal the rift in the starry sky."
"Jade Emperor, I humbly request the Heavenly Court to provide the Jade Pool Immortal Water, the Azure Phoenix Fairy needs the spiritual liquid from the Spirit Rhinoceros Spring of the Demon Clan, the Buddhist sect needs the Bodhi Leaves of Mount Ling, the Underworld Clan needs the water of the River Styx, and the Human Clan will be led by me with the power of the Human Emperor."
"We obey!"
Everyone responded in unison, accepting the order and agreeing to gather at Zhenxuan Mountain three days later to reinforce the seal together.
After the meeting concluded, the leaders of various tribes departed, leaving only Emperor Xin and Daoist Qingxu in the hall.
Master Qingxu looked ashamed and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the disciples of the Chan Sect have made many mistakes. Today, we are deeply grateful for Your Majesty's forgiveness and permission to participate in the Three Realms Council and the Academy of Myriad Races. From now on, the disciples of the Chan Sect will take it upon themselves to protect the Three Realms and make amends for our past sins."
Di Xin raised his hand to help him up: "Master Qingxu, there is no need to blame yourself. The fault of the Investiture of the Gods lies with Yuanshi Tianzun, not with ordinary disciples of the Chan Sect. The new system of the Three Realms will not hold past mistakes against you. As long as the people of all races have the well-being of all living beings in their hearts, they are all guardians of the Three Realms." He paused and added, "You can select virtuous and capable individuals from the Chan Sect to join the Department of Education and the Department of Law Enforcement to contribute to the stability of the Three Realms."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Master Qingxu was moved to tears and bowed as he withdrew.
The next day at Chenshi (7-9 AM)
At the Wanling Shrine in the ancient Tangyin Mausoleum, the grand sacrificial ceremony officially commenced. Emperor Xin, dressed in sacrificial robes and holding a fragment of the Human Emperor's Cauldron, slowly walked onto the altar… (End of Chapter)
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