Primordial Era: Cultivation level equals the sum of the Jie Sect's total; the Three Pure Ones a

Hongjun opened his eyes, his gaze slightly narrowed.

Then there is only one way.

Investiture of the Gods.

The destiny is determined.

It cannot be disobeyed.

No matter how powerful the Jie Sect is, they are still destined for calamity.

Even if Xuan Du is powerful, he is still just an ant in the midst of calamity.

Once the Investiture of the Gods was launched, the three religions signed their names and their names appeared on the list.

Even the most powerful immortals of the Jie Sect, no matter how strong their fortune, could not escape being listed on the list.

At that time, the fortunes of the Jie Sect will be greatly damaged, and the fortunes of the human race will decline.

The three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man ultimately return to the supreme authority of the Heavenly Path.

He, Hongjun, remained the sole ruler of the primordial world.

Hongjun's gaze grew cold.

He raised his hand.

The Jade Disc of Creation slowly rose from the palm of his hand.

The dish is a chaotic color, and its entire surface is crystal clear.

On the surface of the disc, the three thousand Dao patterns flowed endlessly.

The light was so intense, so dazzling, so vast, that it instantly illuminated the entire Zixiao Palace.

Illuminate the surging chaotic currents, illuminate the dormant origin of the Heavenly Dao.

Hongjun gazed at the Jade Disc of Creation and remained silent.

This is his most precious possession.

It is a primordial treasure that existed since the beginning of time.

It is a supreme divine object that governs the laws of heaven.

With this disc in hand, he would have the foundation to live as long as heaven and earth.

With this disc in hand, he possesses the fundamental principle of coexisting with all living beings.

With this disc in hand, he would have the confidence to fight Xuandu.

But that confidence is getting weaker and weaker.

Because one-tenth of the Heavenly Dao's origin was consumed, his strength was also weakened by one-tenth.

Because of the awakening of humanity, the balance of the three paths of heaven, earth, and humanity was restored, and the control of the heavenly path over the primordial world weakened.

Because the fortune of the Jie Sect has surged and the fortune of the human race has reached its peak, the originally unshakeable destiny of Heaven has begun to loosen.

Hongjun slowly closed his eyes.

When she opened her eyes again, there was a deep, unfathomable calm in them.

"Xuan Du".

He spoke in a low voice, as cold as ancient ice:

"Do you think that awakening humanity will reverse everything?"

"Do you think that a dozen or so Saint-level warriors can protect the Jie Sect from harm?"

"Do you think that the predetermined order of Heaven is so easily defied?"

You're wrong.

"The tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods has not yet begun."

"The power of Heaven's Way has not yet been exhausted."

"I, Hongjun, have not yet admitted defeat."

After the sound faded, Zixiao Palace fell into a deathly silence.

The chaotic energy flowed slowly, and the Jade Disc of Creation hung in the palm of his hand, with three thousand Dao patterns flowing endlessly.

That gray figure stood alone in the depths of chaos.

It remained unmoved for a long time.

......

Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace

Purple clouds swirl around, and green jade carpets the ground.

Inside Biyou Palace, two figures in green robes sat facing each other.

Tongtian sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, his sword intent flowing like water around him, and sword light flickered in his eyes, yet a faint trace of solemnity was hidden within.

Xuandu sat below, his green robes flowing down his back, his black hair cascading over his shoulders, and the Chaos Pearl in his palm shimmering with light.

The two remained silent for a long time.

Tongtian finally spoke.

"The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is about to arrive."

The six characters fell like the evening drum and the morning bell.

Xuandu raised his eyes and looked at his master.

Tongtian gazed at him, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

"This time, humanity has awakened, the earth has returned to its proper place, and the three paths of heaven, earth, and humanity have begun to balance."

"But Heaven's will has not been seriously damaged."

"Although Dao Ancestor Hongjun admitted defeat, he was not defeated in battle."

"He merely retreated temporarily because he saw that the situation was hopeless."

"Once the Investiture of the Gods begins and the ordained destiny of Heaven descends, he will surely make a comeback."

"That will be the real battle."

Xuan Du nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Master is right."

"Although we have won this battle, it is not a complete victory."

"The reason why Dao Ancestor Hongjun retreated was not because he couldn't win, but because it wasn't worth it."

"Although one-tenth of the Heavenly Dao's origin has been consumed, nine-tenths remain."

"Nine-tenths of his original essence is enough to sustain him through the Investiture of the Gods calamity."

"Enough for him to fight the Jie Sect to the death."

Tongtian nodded.

"Therefore you must not be careless."

"I know you are meticulous in your planning, I know you proceed with caution at every step, and I know you never do anything without certainty."

"But Hongjun is no pushover either."

"That old Taoist priest has lived for countless years, and his scheming is far beyond that of ordinary people."

"The reason he lost to you this time wasn't because he wasn't strong enough, but because you set up a scheme that cost tens of thousands of yuan."

"You borrowed the power of humanity and the earth."

"You overwhelmed him with your power, leaving him with no way to retaliate."

"Being able to be deified is different."

"The Investiture of the Gods was a calamity ordained by Heaven, a scheme personally orchestrated by Hongjun."

"Can you still win in his game?"

Xuandu remained silent.

He gazed at Tongtian, at that gaunt face that revealed his worry.

A slow smile crept onto his lips.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a profound understanding that saw through everything.

"Rest assured, Master."

"I never fight a battle unprepared."

"Although the Investiture of the Gods was Hongjun's scheme, his disciples may not be unable to turn the tables and become the masters within his scheme."

Tongtian looked at him, his eyes flickering slightly.

Are you confident?

Xuan Du gently shook his head.

"I wouldn't say I'm sure."

"But I am not in a hurry."

"Because the Investiture of the Gods hasn't even begun yet."

Tongtian was taken aback.

"Hasn't it started yet? The Three Sovereigns have returned to their positions, humanity has been revived, what are we waiting for with the Investiture of the Gods?"

Xuandu said, "Wait for the Five Emperors."

As soon as the two words were spoken, Biyou Palace fell silent.

Tongtian's pupils shrank slightly.

The Five Emperors.

Of course he knew about the Five Emperors.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were ordained by Heaven.

Emperor Fuxi was the Heavenly Emperor, Emperor Shennong was the Earthly Emperor, and Emperor Xuanyuan was the Human Emperor.

The Five Emperors were the five rulers of the human race after Xuanyuan.

Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Diku, Yao, and Shun.

Only when the Five Emperors return to their rightful places can humanity truly be considered complete.

The calamity of the Investiture of the Gods had only just begun.

"you mean......"

Tongtian spoke, his voice slightly deep.

Xuan Du nodded.

"The Investiture of the Gods only began after the Five Emperors returned to their positions."

"It will take several thousand years for the Five Emperors to return to their rightful places."

"Thousands of years is enough."

Tongtian looked at him, a flash of understanding in his eyes.

"What do you intend to do during these thousands of years?"

Xuan Du smiled slightly.

"Master is wise."

He paused, his voice turning somber.

"The Three Sovereigns returned to their positions, and humanity was revived. However, the sages of humanity are not limited to the Three Sovereigns and Three Ancestors."

"When the Five Emperors return to their positions, the fortunes of humanity will surge once again."

"At that time, the positions of three human saints will also be attained."

"First come, first served".

Upon hearing this, Tongtian's eyes lit up.

"Three? There are three more?"

Xuan Du nodded.

"There are nine sages of humanity."

"Six of the Three Sovereigns and Three Ancestors have already been claimed, leaving three remaining."

"When the Five Emperors returned to their positions, the human destiny reached its peak."

"At that time, the position will naturally be relinquished."

"Whoever has enough merit, whoever has great fortune, whoever has a solid foundation, will be able to attain enlightenment."

"First come, first served; no waiting for anyone."

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

Three revered saints of humanity.

If the Jie Sect were to gain three more, there would be nine saints of the human realm.

Add to that his Tongtian, Xuandu, the four ferocious beasts, and the Chaos Silver Python.

In addition, there are the local deities Zhen Yuanzi, the Styx River, and the Goddess Houtu.

The Jie Sect alone had nearly twenty Saint-level warriors.

Twenty statues.

What kind of concept is that?

That's a number that even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun would have to consider carefully before taking action.

That was the tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the reason why the Intercepting Sect was so confident of victory.

That is the predetermined destiny of Heaven, a force that cannot be ignored.

"good!"

He laughed loudly, his laughter so hearty it shook the palace.

"good!"

"good!"

"With these three attainments, the chances of victory for the Jie Sect will be even greater!"

Xuandu looked at his master's cheerful face, and the smile on his lips deepened.

But he knew the truth in his heart.

The attainment of the three saintly positions in the human realm is not a sure thing.

Because the Five Emperors had not yet emerged.

Because no merit has been accumulated.

Because the auspicious energy has not yet gathered.

Although the Jie Sect is powerful, the Chan Sect, the Ren Sect, and the Western Sect will not stand idly by.

They will also fight.

They'll also steal it.

They will also work hard.

Before the Investiture of the Gods, the struggle over the merits of the Five Emperors was the first major contest.

Humanity won, and thus gained three more saints of humanity during the Investiture of the Gods.

Humanity lost, and thus lost three human saints during the Investiture of the Gods.