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

The roar of the Chaos Demon Ape and the rumble of the Heavenly Dao rules reverberated endlessly outside the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Kong Xuan stood atop Huaguo Mountain, his gaze sweeping indifferently across the war-torn sky, utterly unmoved.

That wasn't his focus at the moment.

The Chaos Demon Ape seeks to break free of its shackles through battle and attain the Dao of Primordial Chaos; this is its path.

Kong Xuan's path is not here.

He took a step forward.

The chaotic lotus platform beneath his feet bloomed silently, and as the light flowed, his figure disappeared from Flower Fruit Mountain.

When it reappeared, it was already over Chaoge.

High in the sky, the wind howled fiercely.

However, Chaoge City was shrouded in a layer of pale golden, condensed, and tangible humanistic aura, calm and warm.

The entire city resembled a furnace of civilization in full bloom.

After Emperor Xin attained enlightenment and became a sage, he did not indulge in pleasure, nor did he become obsessed with power.

He used the Kongtong Seal as his foundation, the Xuanyuan Sword as his blade, and the humanistic river of the Nine Saints' resonance as his source, thus initiating an unprecedented transformation.

Abolishing the system of four regional marquises was only the first step.

Centralized power, reformed officialdom, surveyed land, revised laws, promoted education, encouraged agriculture, supported industry and commerce, and expanded border trade...

Every single incident and every single event was based on humanity and the well-being of all people.

In a short period of time, Chaoge and even the entire territory of Yin Shang have been revitalized with a vitality far surpassing that of the past.

Kong Xuan stood with his hands behind his back on the clouds, his black robe fluttering lightly in the pale golden aura.

He looked down calmly.

The streets are wide and clean, and teeming with people.

Peddlers and laborers hawked their wares in an orderly fashion, while shops and taverns were bustling with customers.

Inside the school, the voices of children reciting lessons ring out; in the fields, farmers are busy working.

It is no longer purely dependent on the blessings of gods and immortals, nor is it blindly praying for the mercy of Heaven.

Instead, they use their own strength and the flame of civilization to illuminate the path forward.

"The light of humanity..."

Kong Xuan murmured to himself, a faint hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

Once Di Xin regained his senses, he did indeed possess some of the spirit of a human emperor.

It's not just about daring to abolish old systems and establish new ones.

More importantly, he truly put people first, transforming humanity from an abstract concept into something tangible and beneficial to all people.

Just as Kong Xuan was observing quietly.

Inside the newly built Temple of Humanity in the center of Chaoge.

A brilliant holy light shot into the sky, and Di Xin's figure stepped out of the palace and stood on the high platform in front of the palace.

He no longer wore the black royal robe, but instead a simple bright yellow imperial robe, a simple crown on his head, the Xuanyuan sword hanging at his waist, and the Kongtong Seal in his hand.

His aura was even more refined and profound than when he first attained enlightenment.

What flowed around him was no longer the pure imperial aura, but a vast torrent of will closely connected with the fate of billions of people.

He seemed to sense something and looked up at the clouds.

His gaze met Kong Xuan's.

Di Xin was slightly taken aback, then bowed respectfully:

"Senior Kong Xuan."

The voice was calm, yet carried the unique majesty and respect of an emperor, clearly reaching Kong Xuan's ears.

Kong Xuan nodded slightly, his figure descending from the clouds and appearing silently on the high platform of the temple.

"It seems you have initially sorted out the humanitarian authority."

Kong Xuan's voice was calm.

Di Xin straightened up, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes:

"It is all thanks to the senior's help in awakening humanity and the return of the Kongtong Seal that this junior was able to borrow the fortune of humanity to restore order to the land."

He paused, gazing down at the thriving city of Chaoge:

"However, humanity is still in its infancy and its foundation is still shallow."

"Although the nine sages came from the same place, it is still a long and arduous task for the human way to truly stand alongside the heavenly way and the earthly way."

"Especially... there are still many remnants of the Chaos Clan and ancient powerful beings lying dormant in the world today. I'm afraid they might not be happy to see the new humanity emerge."

A hint of seriousness flashed across Di Xin's eyes.

As a sage who attained enlightenment, his perception reached the heavens and earth, and he could naturally sense the ancient auras hidden in the shadows of the primordial world.

Some are even more ancient and unfathomable than the Dragon Han and the Lich King.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged:

"The remnants of the Chaos race have their own way."

"Since the beginning of time, the world has undergone four tribulations, and the rules of heaven and earth have become relatively stable. The coexistence of the three paths is the general trend."

"If they know what's good for them, they can find a place to settle down and continue their bloodline."

"If you don't accept..."

Kong Xuan paused, his gaze turning cold:

"Then beat them until they submit."

His tone was flat, yet carried an undeniable indifference.

Di Xin felt a chill run down his spine.

He naturally knew that Kong Xuan had the confidence to say such things.

In the late stage of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Realm, he suppressed the selfish desires of the Heavenly Dao, annihilated the Four Sages, and recreated the Chaos Demon Ape...

Such strength would make even those ancient monsters who have survived since the beginning of time think twice.

"With seniors around, juniors naturally feel at ease."

Di Xin slowly exhaled, then said:

"However, in the end, it is up to humanity to bear the responsibility for humane matters."

"I have recently been tracing the course of humanity and have discovered a hidden danger."

Kong Xuan's eyes flickered slightly:

"explain."

"Although the river of humanity has been awakened, it carries not only the flame of human civilization, but also... all the joys, anger, sorrows, happiness, love, hate, and desires of every individual since the birth of humanity, all good and evil thoughts, all merits and karma."

Di Xin's voice was deep:

"These thoughts are the foundation of humanity, but if they are suppressed too much and not properly channeled, they may turn into inner demons and breed internal calamities."

"The great calamity of the Xuanmen in the past, and the chaos of the Investiture of the Gods, were, to some extent, caused by the Heavenly Dao's selfish desire to absorb the evil thoughts and karma of all living beings, which ultimately backfired on itself."

Humanity... must not repeat the same mistakes.

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

That is indeed a real problem.

Heaven is ruthless, and thus can disregard all living beings, cleansing them over countless eons.

The cycle of reincarnation has its own order; the souls of the dead are reborn, and karma waxes and wanes, repeating endlessly.

Humanity, on the other hand, is based on the will of all living beings and is guided by the inheritance of civilization.

All living beings can be good or evil, and civilizations can rise or fall.

Good intentions can become the light of civilization, while evil intentions can become the poison that devours the heart.

If it is not properly managed, it will collapse sooner or later.

Do you have a solution?

Kong Xuan asked.

Di Xin raised his hand, and a soft golden halo appeared in his palm.

Within the halo, countless tiny human phantoms could be vaguely seen rising and falling, their joys and sorrows, births, aging, sickness, and death all contained within.

"I have consulted with the eight sages, including Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan, and we intend to establish three altars."

"The first is the Merit Altar, which records the merits and good deeds of individuals in the human race, and rewards them with the fortune of humanity, guiding the trend towards goodness."

"One is a warning monument, inscribed with the names of the most heinous criminals and their karmic consequences, to serve as a warning to others and to deter evil thoughts."

"The first is the Karma-Transforming Pool, which uses the power of humanity's origin to slowly dissolve and transform accumulated evil thoughts and karma, preventing them from clogging the long river."

Di Xin's voice grew increasingly solemn:

"The three altars stand side by side to guide good and evil and balance karma."

"Only in this way can the river of humanity flow clear and everlasting, and the flame of civilization be forever extinguished."

Kong Xuan nodded slightly.

While this method is not perfect, it is a prudent approach for the time being.

Channel rather than suppress, guide rather than purge.

This aligns with the original intention of humanity's continuous self-improvement and the passing down of knowledge.