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Fuxi stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"Master, your disciple is willing to go."

"Protect the Five Emperors, protect the merits of humanity, and safeguard the positions of the Three Saints."

Shennong followed closely behind, bowing respectfully.

"This disciple is also willing to go."

Xuanyuan stepped forward, holding the Xuanyuan Sword horizontally in front of him.

"This disciple is also willing to go."

The three emperors all volunteered.

In that gaze, there was determination, resolve, and above all, a sense of responsibility that would never waver, even with billions of dollars in assets.

Because they are the Holy Emperors of the human race.

Because protecting humanity is their duty.

Because the return of the Five Emperors to their rightful place was simply what they were supposed to do.

Xuan Du looked at the three of them and nodded slightly.

"it is good."

"The three of you shall secretly protect the Five Emperors."

"Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Diku, Yao, and Shun each resided in a different region."

"The three of you will each guard a place: Fuxi will go to the east, Shennong to the south, and Xuanyuan to the north."

"I have my own plans for the West and the Central Government."

Fuxi nodded: "Your disciple obeys."

Shennong nodded: "Disciple obeys."

Xuanyuan nodded: "Disciple obeys."

The three of them straightened up and turned to leave.

Suirenshi suddenly spoke.

"Wait a minute."

The three emperors stopped and looked back.

Suirenshi rose, his aged face filled with determination.

"Master, your disciple is also willing to go."

Youchao rose up, and a mysterious light flowed around him.

"This disciple is also willing to go."

The woman in black robes rose, her body radiating a soft, ethereal light.

"This disciple is also willing to go."

The three ancestors all volunteered.

In those eyes, there was fighting spirit, expectation, and the fervor that had not yet dissipated from the billions of dollars.

They were the ancestors of humankind.

They were the original guardians of the human race.

They are witnesses to humanity's journey from weakness to strength.

The return of the Five Emperors to their thrones was such a momentous event, how could they possibly be absent?

Xuan Du looked at the three of them and gently shook his head.

"What are you going to do?"

Suirenshi was taken aback: "Protect the Five Emperors, protect the human race, and protect the merits of humanity."

Xuan Du looked at him, the smile on his lips deepening.

"The three emperors have gone; that's enough."

"The three of you should stay here and cultivate to stabilize your cultivation level."

"Waiting for the Five Emperors to return to their positions, waiting for the Three Saints to attain their divine status, and waiting for the Investiture of the Gods to begin."

"Then it will be your turn to act."

Suirenshi remained silent.

Youchao remained silent.

Ziyi remained silent.

They gazed at Xuandu, at those calm yet undeniable eyes.

The lingering resentment in my heart gradually dissipated.

Master is right.

It would be better to cultivate here and solidify one's spiritual level.

Once the Investiture of the Gods begins, I will dedicate all my strength to the Jie Sect, to the human race, and to the cause of humanity.

"Your disciple obeys."

The three patriarchs bowed in unison.

Xuan Du nodded slightly.

He turned his head and looked at the Three Sovereigns.

"Go."

"Remember, protect them secretly, don't expose them."

"Don't take action unless absolutely necessary."

"The merits of the Five Emperors were accumulated by themselves."

"If you shield them from calamity, their merit will not be enough."

"If one's merits are insufficient, one cannot attain a higher rank."

"That wouldn't be helping them, it would be harming them."

Fuxi nodded: "Disciple understands."

Shennong nodded: "Disciple understands."

Xuanyuan nodded: "This disciple understands."

The three turned around and took a step forward.

Three figures, one green, one yellow, and one red.

They transformed into three streaks of light and vanished instantly beneath the Heavenly Stele.

Facing east, facing south, facing north.

They sped away.

Xuan Du watched the three departing figures, his gaze calm as still water.

Fuxi went to the east to protect Shaohao.

Shennong went south to protect Yao.

Xuanyuan went north to protect Zhuanxu.

Emperor Ku of the West, and Emperor Shun of the Center.

He has his own plans.

Xuandu withdrew his gaze and looked at the Third Patriarch.

"You should all practice here."

"Waiting for the Five Emperors to return to their positions, and for the Three Sages to attain their full glory."

"I will come and call you myself."

Suirenshi bowed and said, "Your disciple obeys."

Youchao bowed and said, "Your disciple obeys."

The man in black robes bowed and said, "Your disciple obeys."

The three sat cross-legged, closing their eyes to meditate.

Its body was surrounded by golden, dark, and plain light, which complemented each other.

It merged with the crimson-gold light of the Martial Arts Heavenly Stele.

Xuandu stood alone beneath the Heavenly Stele, gazing at the three figures immersed in cultivation.

He nodded slightly.

He turned around, took a step, and entered the Chaos Pearl world.

......

Inside the Chaos Pearl

Xuan Du materialized and stood atop the central giant peak.

Her green robe fluttered slightly, and her black hair cascaded over her shoulders.

He lowered his eyes and looked out over the vast expanse of land.

The mountains are majestic and the rivers are surging.

Spiritual energy is like mist, and the sun and moon revolve.

The four ferocious beasts each occupy their own place.

Taotie sat in the center, its aura of the early stage of the Nine Heavens as deep and boundless as the sea.

Chaos dwells in the west, and the cultivation of the peak of the seventh heaven is as solid as a mountain.

Qiongqi lies dormant in the south, its aura at the peak of the fifth heaven as sharp as a knife.

The Taotie slumbered in the north, and the essence of the peak of the Fourth Heaven slowly recovered.

Four auras intertwined like a net.

Resonate with the spiritual energy of this world, and connect with the destiny of the Jie Sect.

Xuandu sensed for a moment and nodded slightly.

Taotie's injuries have healed.

The foundation of chaos has been solidified.

Qiongqi and Taotie have also returned to their peak.

The time has come.

"Taotie"

The two words fell like the sound of a morning bell and an evening drum.

Deep within the central land, the dark figure suddenly opened its eyes.

Blood-red eyes pierced through the void and descended upon the summit of the giant peak.

It landed on the figure in green.

Taotie got up.

Its enormous body, towering over ten thousand feet, resembled a black mountain.

With a single step, the void trembled.

next second.

At the summit of the giant peak, the void rippled slightly.

The Taotie's pitch-black figure slowly materialized.

It crouched low, its head bowed.

His bloodshot eyes were filled with respect.

"Master."

The two words fell like muffled thunder.

Xuandu looked at it and nodded slightly.

"How are your injuries?"

Taotie replied, "Reporting to Master, I have fully recovered."

"Disciple's foundation is solid, and cultivation has reached the peak of the early stage of the Ninth Heaven."

"Just one step away from reaching the mid-stage of the Ninth Heaven."

Xuan Du nodded.

"very good."

He paused, his gaze deepening slightly.

"I have something I need you to do."

Taotie raised its head, its blood-red eyes flashing with light.

"Master, please give your instructions."

Xuandu said, "The Five Emperors have emerged."

"Emperor Ku was in the west, and Shun was in the center."

"The two have not yet achieved their full merits, nor has their foundation been solidified."

"The Chan Sect, the Ren Sect, and the Western Sect will definitely take action."

"I want you to protect Emperor Ku."

Taotie was taken aback.

Protector of Emperor Ku?

It is Taotie, the leader of the four ferocious beasts, at the early stage of the ninth level of the Primordial Great Luo Heaven.

To protect a human sovereign?

"Master, your disciple..." Taotie began, his voice tinged with hesitation.

Xuan Du gazed at it, his eyes calm.

"You don't want to?"

Taotie shuddered.

"This disciple dares not."

"It's just that my status as a disciple is special..."

"If I were to appear in the primordial world, it might cause unnecessary trouble."

Xuan Du smiled slightly.

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

"You don't need to show up."

"Just provide covert protection."

"Don't take action unless absolutely necessary."

"Emperor Ku's merits were accumulated by himself."

"If you shield him from disaster, his merit will not be enough."

"If one's merits are insufficient, one cannot attain a higher rank."

"That wouldn't be helping him, it would be harming him."

Upon hearing this, Taotie understood.

"Disciple understands."

"This disciple will protect you secretly and will never act rashly."

Xuan Du nodded.

"Go."

"Emperor Ku is in the west, west of Mount Kunlun."

"That's Western territory."

"While Jieyin and Zhunti are not to be feared, they have many disciples."

"If members of the Chan and Ren sects get involved, the situation will become complicated."

"You need to be careful."

The Taotie lowered its body and kowtowed heavily.

"Your disciple obeys."

It stood up, turned around, and took a step forward.

The void rippled silently.

The dark figure vanished from the summit of the giant mountain in an instant.

Xuandu withdrew his gaze and turned to the west.

There, chaos reigned.

"chaos."

As the two words fell, the chaotic figure deep in the western wilderness suddenly opened its eyes.

Blood-red eyes pierced through the void and descended upon the summit of the giant peak.