High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

On the left, a ruler dressed in a blue robe, holding an ancient scroll, spoke gently, his demeanor refined yet imposing: "A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind. Yet our human race has stood strong to this day; when have we ever hesitated to plant trees out of fear of the wind?"

He looked at Su Jie, his gaze clear as a mirror. "Young friend, there's no need to feel so burdened. The more dazzling you are, the more our human race should do to protect you. Today's spectacle is not just to protect you alone, but also to proclaim to the Eternal Continent—"

His tone turned serious, and each word was clear: "Those who offend the pride of our human race, even if separated by endless territories, will surely be punished."

The armored overlord sneered, "Protect him, of course we must. But how? Lock him up deep within the Divine Gate, and send ten overlords to guard him day and night? That's no different from crippling him! Prodigies need to be tempered in blood and fire, not pampered in a greenhouse!"

"Then what do you intend to do?" another red-bearded overlord frowned. "Release him and let the myriad races hunt him down?"

"A hunt?" A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the armored overlord. "Why not make him the hunter?"

The debate gradually intensified, and an invisible power struggle permeated the hall.

Each ruler's will is enough to stir up a vast world. Although it is only a verbal exchange at this moment, it has caused the entire space to tremble slightly.

The old man in hemp clothing slowly raised his hand.

The movement was very light, yet it made all the sounds disappear instantly.

He looked at Su Jie again, his gaze as calm as a deep well: "Su Jie, what they said makes sense. From today onwards, you will face enemies at every turn on the Eternal Continent, but you will also encounter opportunities at every turn. We can protect you from the wind and rain, but ultimately, you must walk your own path."

The old man paused, his voice growing increasingly deep and serious: "I summoned you here to ask you only three questions."

He took a step forward, and it seemed as if all the light in the entire hall converged on him:

"First, today a thousand Sovereigns have stood up for you, their blood staining the monument. Can you believe that behind you stands the entire human race?"

"Secondly, the road ahead is fraught with peril and endless temptations. Can you remain true to your principles, understand your own path, and not be swayed by external things or subdued by power?"

"third……"

The starry sky in the old man's eyes suddenly shrank, as if endless years were flowing within it:

"If one day you are required to wield the sword for humanity, to slay powerful enemies across the heavens, to conquer unknown lands, and even..."

For the first time, his tone showed a very subtle shift: "Facing the source of that 'Black Calamity' that has destroyed countless eras, do you dare?"

After the three questions were asked, the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All the eyes of the rulers were focused on the young man in the hall.

Su Jie slowly raised his head, meeting the gaze that could shatter stars, his eyes clear and calm. He spoke, his voice soft, yet each word resounding:

My answer is actually very simple.

Su Jie's voice was clear and steady, echoing throughout the hall:

"First, I will remember the human race's rescue of me today. What I believe in is not an empty promise, but the swords that our predecessors brought down across borders today."

His gaze swept across every face present, from the calm old man in gray robes to the sharp-looking, armored overlord.

"Secondly, uphold your true self and understand your own path. This is precisely my purpose in coming to the Eternal Continent. Temptations and power are nothing more than whetstones for me."

Finally, he met the old man in hemp robes' eyes, which held the starry sky, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

"Third, to wield a sword for the human race? The sword in my hand has always been held only for myself."

Upon hearing this, several auras in the hall slightly hardened, as if a chill was about to descend. The armored ruler's brows furrowed even more.

But before Su Jie could finish speaking, he continued, "My path is to ascend to the highest peak and take in all the scenery of the heavens."

If there are obstacles on the road ahead, whether they are foreign races, strange beings, or the so-called 'Black Calamity'...

He paused, each word seemingly carrying a resolute force:

"—I shall cut it in two with a single sword stroke."

"This is my answer. I will walk my own path, but if any foreign race stands in the way of humanity, I will be humanity's sharpest sword."

silence.

A moment later, the refined-looking ruler in blue robes suddenly let out a very soft laugh: "What a fine 'sword wielded for oneself,' yet also 'the sharpest sword.' It points directly to the heart, without hypocrisy or cowardice."

The armored overlord's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, replaced by a barely perceptible hint of approval: "Kid, you've got quite the nerve. But you're still better than those who spout lofty ideals but cower in the face of battle."

The starry sky in the old man's eyes slowly calmed down. He didn't comment on Su Jie's answer, but simply nodded slightly.

"Your path, you will prove yourself. Remember these words today: the human race will be your strongest support."

He paused briefly, as if with a deeper meaning: "The resources, intelligence, and even training grounds you need will be granted access by the Fuxi Divine Pass."

Just then, the refined-looking ruler in his blue robes suddenly sighed softly:

"Actually, besides the hostility of all races, there is another matter that is even more... troublesome for us."

He paused, and seeing everyone's gaze turn to him, continued, "Su Jie, do you know about the 'Dao Clan'?"

Su Jie's heart stirred slightly, and he nodded: "I know a little. The strongest race in the heavens has a deep connection with the human race."

"The origins are quite deep, yet the relationship is also subtle," the Azure-Robed Ruler said slowly. "The Dao Clan governs the four directions of the heavens, among which the Purple Heaven welcomes disciples from all the myriad realms."

Its many sacred sects open their gates to all races of the Eternal Continent every hundred years, inviting the most outstanding Celestial Realm geniuses from each race to participate in the sect's recruitment of new members.

He looked at Su Jie, his tone becoming serious: "And next month will be the centennial anniversary."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.

The armored overlord frowned: "You mean..."

"Based on Su Jie's display of the 'Chaos Supreme' mark today, and his achievement of topping the Celestial Phenomenon Ranking."

The Azure-Robed Sovereign smiled wryly, "The invitation from the Dao Clan will probably be sent to my Fuxi Divine Pass soon. Moreover, it's one that my human race... cannot refuse."

A hint of helplessness flashed across the old man in hemp robes' eyes: "Although the Dao Clan is on good terms with our human race, that is based on the deterrence of the 'Supreme Xuanyuan' and the potential of the human race."

The foundation of the sixteen eternal races, especially the Dao Clan, hailed as the strongest race in all the heavens, is currently unmatched by our human race. Their invitation is more symbolic than substantive, yet it is a universally acknowledged 'qualification' throughout the myriad realms.

He looked at Su Jie with a profound gaze: "To refuse is to slap the face of the Dao Clan, and it will definitely arouse the jealousy of some Dao Clan prodigies; to accept means that you need to go to the Dao Clan's territory and enter their inheritance system."

Although it possesses the most superior cultivation environment and resources, it is also situated within the delicate power struggle between the Daoist race and the human race.

The Crimson-Bearded Overlord said in a deep voice, "Within the Dao Clan, there is no unified attitude towards the Human Race. Some regard us as equal allies, while others are ancient factions that see the Human Race as natural vassals. If you go, you will be entering the center of that vortex."

The Azure-Robed Sovereign spoke up, his tone softening somewhat: "However, this may not necessarily be a bad thing for you. You will need to comprehend the laws and weave the framework of your grotto-heaven before you can step into the Weaving Law Realm."

The environment and traditions of the Daoist Zixiao Heaven and its subordinate Holy Sects in terms of comprehending laws and tempering the soul are indeed far superior to those of our human race.

If you can establish yourself within it and quickly grasp the principles using its resources, it could be a good path.