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

Fuxi spoke first, his voice gentle yet carrying a profound insight into the secrets of heaven:

"Thank you, senior, for breaking the shackles of the Heavenly Dao for the human race and awakening the long river of humanity."

He had already deduced the changes in the outside world.

The selfish desires of Heaven were suppressed, the Path of Earth was restored, and the Path of Humanity was awakened... All of this is related to the Taoist priest in black robes before us.

"It was just a small favor."

Kong Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the eight people before finally settling on the Yellow Emperor.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanyuan, this item... should be returned to its rightful owner."

He raised his hand and waved.

hum!

The Kongtong Seal, which had just flown towards Chaoge, returned, transforming into a stream of earth-yellow light that fell into Xuanyuan's palm.

With the seal in hand, nine dragons roared in unison, and the aura of humanity soared into the sky!

Xuanyuan's body trembled violently, and his eyes burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light!

"The Kongtong Seal...is back!"

His voice trembled, filled with barely suppressed excitement.

This seal is a supreme treasure of the human race. Its holder is the common ruler of the human race. It can mobilize the human fortune and suppress the national destiny. Furthermore, it can use the merits of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors contained within the seal to protect the human race's eternal lineage.

When he passed the throne to Yao, he also passed down the Kongtong Seal as a symbol of the common ruler of the human race.

However, for some unknown reason, this seal ended up in Laozi's hands and became a treasure used by the Humanist sect to suppress destiny.

This matter has always been a source of pain for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

How ironic that a treasure of humanity has been seized by a sage of the Xuanmen sect.

Now, Kong Xuan has not only reclaimed the Kongtong Seal, but has also personally delivered it to the Fire Cloud Cave...

This favor is immense.

"The human race will never forget the great kindness of our predecessors."

Xuanyuan took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to Kong Xuan.

Behind him, Fuxi, Shennong, the Five Emperors, and countless other sages and heroes bowed in unison.

Kong Xuan accepted it calmly.

His gaze swept over Fuxi, Shennong, Xuanyuan, the Five Emperors, and countless other sages and heroes of the human race throughout history.

Each of these figures carries a piece of human history and the torch of civilization.

They should have been the backbone of humanity, the source of humankind's strength to stand tall in the primordial world.

For millions of years, however, it has been trapped in this Fire Cloud Cave by the shackles of Heaven, unable to emerge from the world or manifest its divine power.

Now, the shackles have been broken, and humanity has been restored.

It's time... for them... to return to the primordial wilderness.

"Gentlemen."

Kong Xuan spoke slowly, his voice calm yet clearly reaching the ears of every sage:

"Emperor Xin built a platform in Chaoge, intending to use the fate of the Shang Dynasty as fuel and the will of hundreds of millions of people as fire to ignite the flame of humanity and prove himself as a sage of humanity."

"If this succeeds, humanity will have a true saint of humanity of its own."

As soon as he finished speaking, the world of Fire Cloud Cave fell into a slight silence.

Fuxi's eyes were deep, and the Hetu and Luoshu in his hands flowed silently, deducing the secrets of heaven.

Shennong's expression was gentle, but a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Xuanyuan, holding the Kongtong Seal, exuding imperial majesty, said in a deep voice:

"Di Xin... certainly has ambition. However, with humanity just beginning to recover and its foundation not yet stable, the risk of attaining enlightenment at this time is extremely high."

"good."

Shao Hao nodded slowly, his voice steady:

"A saint of humanity is no small matter. He needs the foundation of a mighty nation, the fuel of overwhelming public opinion, and the recognition of the entire river of humanity."

"The Shang Dynasty suffered numerous calamities. Although its national fortune was restored thanks to the return of its destiny by fellow Daoists, the damage was still too severe."

"Even if Emperor Xin has the potential to become emperor, he may not be able to bear the weight of humanity alone."

The other four emperors also nodded slightly, their faces showing worry.

They were trapped in the Fire Cloud Cave for millions of years, yet their perception of the long river of humanity never ceased.

Humanity has been dormant for too long. Although it has been forcibly awakened by Kong Xuan, it is like a person recovering from a long illness, too weak to be nourished.

If one were to forcibly prove the Dao through one's own power, drawing upon the entire river of humanity... the slightest misstep would result in a backlash from humanity, leading to the collapse of the nation's destiny.

The death of Emperor Xin was the least of his worries; it could have shaken the very foundation of humanity, plunging human civilization into silence once again.

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan smiled slightly.

The smile was calm, yet it carried a sense of profound understanding and composure.

"It may be risky for Di Xin to attain enlightenment alone."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the eight people:

"But what if... he's not the only one?"

Upon hearing this, the world of Huoyun Cave suddenly froze.

The Hetu and Luoshu in Fuxi's hands ceased to circulate.

The medicinal fragrance lingered in Shennong's eyes.

Xuanyuan gripped the Kongtong Seal tightly, his pupils contracting slightly.

The five emperors looked up in unison, their eyes flashing with disbelief.

"What you mean, senpai, is..."

Xuanyuan's voice was dry, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

Kong Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing towards Chaoge. His voice was calm, yet every word was like thunder:

"The Xuanmen sect once had five saints in a single day, which shook the primordial world."

"Now that humanity is reviving, why can't the human race... achieve nine saints in a single day?"

Nine saints in one day!

These four words, like a thunderclap from the heavens, resounded in every corner of the Fire Cloud Cave!

Fuxi shuddered, and the Hetu Luoshu in his hand unfolded with a whoosh, the trajectories of stars on them flowing wildly, deducing this unprecedented possibility!

Shennong took a deep breath, and the fragrance of herbs wafted around him, nourishing the world and his turbulent mind.

Xuanyuan gripped the Kongtong Seal tightly, and the nine dragons on the seal roared together, faintly resonating with the long river of humanity!

The five emperors exchanged glances, each seeing the shock, excitement, and a hint of worry in the other's eyes.

"Nine sages emerged together..."

Fuxi spoke slowly, his voice carrying the solemnity of someone who had deduced the secrets of heaven:

"This is an act against the will of Heaven."

"Since the beginning of time, there has never been a precedent of nine saints being born in a single day."

"Even if five saints are made in one day in the Xuanmen sect, they still become saints in sequence. Although the intervals are short, there is still a sequence, which helps to share the pressure of the Heavenly Dao."

"If the nine sages were to attain enlightenment simultaneously, the resulting resonance of the River of Humanity, the backlash of the Heavenly Dao rules, and even the scrutiny of the Great Dao itself... would be terrifying beyond imagination."

He looked at Kong Xuan, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"Senior, this is no child's play."

"If we fail, not only will Di Xin and the eight of us perish, but the entire river of humanity may collapse as a result, and human civilization... will be completely extinguished."

As soon as he finished speaking, the world of Fire Cloud Cave fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone understood that what Fuxi said was true.

Human saints, though they do not rely on the merits of Heaven or the Primordial Purple Qi, must ultimately prove their Dao under the rules of the Primordial World.

The simultaneous emergence of the nine sages is tantamount to launching nine of the most ferocious attacks on the primordial rules at the same time!

The resulting backlash will increase exponentially!

Let alone the fact that the eight of them were only at the peak of the Quasi-Saint level, even if they were already Saints, they might not be able to withstand it!

not to mention......

Humanity has just begun to recover, and the long river has awakened, but it has been dormant for too long. Whether it can simultaneously bear the birth of nine saints is still unknown.

For a moment, the atmosphere inside the Fire Cloud Cave became heavy.

The spirits of sages and heroes of all ages fell silent, their gazes fixed on Kong Xuan.

Awaiting his decision...

Kong Xuan remained expressionless, his gaze as calm as an ancient well.

He was naturally aware of Fuxi's concerns.

Nine saints in one day—that's truly defying the heavens.

Can......

"Risk is inherently present."

Kong Xuan spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable certainty:

"But the opportunities... are also unprecedented."

He raised his eyes and looked up at the sky above the Fire Cloud Cave. His gaze seemed to pierce through the barrier of this small world and see the vast and boundless primordial world, and he saw Emperor Xin building a platform in Chaoge, wanting to ignite the flame of humanity.

"When humanity is first awakened, it is at its weakest, yet also its most malleable moment."

"At this moment, although attaining enlightenment may bring backlash, it will also leave the deepest mark in the deepest part of the river of humanity."

"When the nine sages emerge together, their resonance allows them not only to share the pressure but also to verify each other's Great Dao, making the human sage position... even more stable."

"At that time, with the nine sages standing side by side, humanity will truly possess the foundation to stand on equal footing with the Heavenly Way and the Earthly Way!"

Kong Xuan paused, his gaze sweeping over the eight people:

"As for the backlash..."

A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"At that time... I will take action myself."