Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Deep within the chaos, in another region.

A chaotic demonic ape, ten thousand feet tall with three heads and six arms, is fiercely battling a shackle that is invisible and intangible, yet exudes the power of the vast Heavenly Dao rules.

It was the Chaos Demon Ape that Kong Xuan had sent into the origin of the Heavenly Dao, intending to break free of its shackles through battle.

At this moment, it was covered in wounds, but its six eyes burned with an even more intense flame of war.

"The rules of Heaven... are nothing more than this!"

The demonic ape roared, its six arms waving together, and the chaotic war flames transformed into countless sharp blades, fiercely slashing at that invisible shackle!

"Snap!"

A tiny crack appeared on the shackles.

Wild joy erupted in the demon ape's eyes.

But then...

The crack quickly healed, but the shackles became even stronger!

A colder and heavier force of rules, like the collapse of the sky, pressed down hard on the demonic ape!

"puff!"

The demonic ape spat out a mouthful of chaotic true blood, its body flying backwards for tens of thousands of miles, smashing countless chaotic star fragments.

It struggled to its feet, its eyes still burning with fighting spirit, but now with a hint of solemnity.

"The backlash from the rules... it's really troublesome."

The demonic ape panted, its six eyes fixed on the shackles that had been firmly secured again.

It has been fighting here for who knows how long.

Countless shackles of rules have been shattered, but each time, new and stronger shackles will emerge.

It seemed endless.

"The path of war is one of unwavering advance!"

The demonic ape roared, no longer hesitating, its body ablaze with battle flames once more, preparing to launch a new charge.

But at that very moment...

A faint yet persistent connection of origins emanated from another part of the chaos.

The demonic ape shuddered and abruptly turned its head to look in the direction it sensed.

That's... Kong Xuan's aura?

Although faint, it carried an unprecedented...conciseness and weight.

It was as if a piece of divine iron, forged through countless hammer blows, was quietly taking shape in the chaos.

"Is he... honing himself?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the demon ape's eyes.

With its senses, it could naturally perceive Kong Xuan's current state.

Without using that mysterious sublimation power, and without relying on any external force.

It is simply about confronting chaos in the most primitive way, contemplating the Great Dao, and solidifying one's foundation.

Such courage, such decisiveness...

"As expected of... an existence that allows me to regenerate."

The demonic ape muttered to itself, its eyes blazing with even greater fury.

Even someone like Kong Xuan, who has already reached the pinnacle of the primordial world, is honing his skills with such diligence.

What reason does this newly reborn, unstable Chaos Demon Ape have to slack off?

"war!!!"

The demonic ape stopped thinking, roared to the sky, and with all six arms outstretched, pounced on the shackles of the Heavenly Dao once more.

This time, its fighting spirit is purer and more concentrated.

It's as if I've been infected by something.

......

Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader sat cross-legged on the cloud platform, his body surrounded by clear light and the primordial Daoist aura.

He was trying to decipher the chaotic Dao pattern mark left by Kong Xuan before he left.

The mark contains a trace of the Daoist essence of the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Great Luo realm. Although it is only a superficial understanding, it is already an unparalleled treasure for Tongtian.

In a short period of time, his foundation of holiness was stabilized by several points, and he even faintly touched the threshold of the middle stage of the Primordial Chaos Realm.

But just as he was immersed in contemplation...

"Buzz!"

The chaotic Dao pattern mark in his arms suddenly trembled slightly.

Tongtian suddenly opened his eyes and took out the mark.

On the mark, light flowed, reflecting a blurry image.

In the scene, Kong Xuan sits cross-legged in the depths of chaos, his black robe tattered, holy blood flowing freely, his skin charred black, and his bones exposed.

Yet its aura grew increasingly refined and profound, as if it were undergoing a... transformative metamorphosis.

"Is he... self-destructing in a state of chaos?"

Tongtian's pupils contracted slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

With Kong Xuan's strength, he could easily create a pure land in the chaos and cultivate peacefully.

Why do this?

But then he understood.

"Strengthen the foundation... Eliminate superficiality..."

Tongtian muttered to himself, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes.

Yes.

Kong Xuanxiu's advancement was too rapid. Although he seemed invincible, his foundation was inevitably weak.

Now, he seals away his supernatural powers, confronts chaos head-on, and honees himself in the most brutal way...

This is to... lay the foundation for the supreme Dao!

"What courage..."

Tongtian took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

He suddenly realized that his disciple might have gone even further than he had imagined.

It's not just about strength.

It lies more in one's mindset and in a clear understanding of the path of the Great Way.

"If that's the case..."

Tongtian's gaze gradually hardened:

"As the master, I can't fall too far behind."

He stopped thinking about it, calmed his mind, and continued to comprehend the chaotic Dao pattern mark.

This time, however, his mindset was different.

There was a hint of solemnity and determination in it.

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Chaoge, the Holy Temple of Humanity.

Emperor Xin stood on the high platform in front of the palace, holding the Kongtong Seal, his gaze sweeping over the thriving city below.

In a short period of time, the spirit of humanity has become increasingly concentrated.

The three altars stand side by side, guiding good and evil, and the long river is clear.

The nine saints resonated, the sacred domain was stabilized, and the barrier was initially formed.

Everything is going in a good direction.

However, a sense of unease lingered in Di Xin's heart.

Although Kong Xuan severed the gaze emanating from the depths of chaos, the shadow it cast lingered for a long time.

"The Calamity of Chaos..."

Di Xin muttered to himself, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He couldn't wait any longer.

Humanity needs to be stabilized more quickly, and the Nine Saints need to grow faster.

Otherwise, once calamity strikes, the primordial world will be powerless to resist.

"Pass on the order."

Emperor Xin turned and looked at the important ministers, including Wen Zhong and Shang Rong, who stood solemnly in the hall:

"From this day forward, the Trial of Humanity begins."

"All mortal cultivators, regardless of their origin or cultivation level, can enter the Trial Grounds to hone their skills and compete for opportunities."

"The top ten in the trial will receive personal guidance from the Nine Sages, and be bestowed with the blessings of humanity, helping them... to reach the threshold of the Primordial Chaos realm!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall was astonished.

Has it reached the threshold of Hunyuan?

That's a realm that even the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Xuanmen Sect in the past dreamed of!

Now, it's going to be open to the entire human race?

"Your Majesty...is this move too radical?"

Wen Zhong stepped forward and earnestly advised:

"The path to primordial unity is fraught with peril. Forcing growth may backfire."

Di Xin shook his head:

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken."

"The calamity of chaos may come at any time, and the primordial world needs more Primordial Battle Power."

"As for a weak foundation..."

He paused, then looked up at the horizon:

"Senior Kong Xuan has already shown us the way amidst the chaos."

"Only through tempering, fighting, and facing life and death can one forge a true and immortal foundation."

Wen Zhong remained silent.

After a long silence, he slowly bowed:

"This old minister...accepts the order."

Di Xin said no more and waved his hand.

The Kongtong Seal shone brightly, transforming into a vast and boundless trial realm a thousand miles outside Chaoge City.

In the vast world, mountains, rivers, and seas are teeming with monsters and perilous places, and countless illusions and inner demons have evolved from the rules of humanity.

From then on, human cultivators had a way to improve their skills quickly.

From this day forward, the primordial world will usher in an era of... countless primordial beings emerging.

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