Taiqing also smiled and nodded.
Once Tongtian left Purple Cloud Palace, the Interception Sect would be able to enter Daluo Heaven.
Then the Three Teachings' sacred grounds could merge into one, just like the small courtyard where the three friends had once lived on Kunlun Mountain.
As for Hongjun's interference, it was no longer important.
Taiqing had the confidence to face Hongjun head-on!
As the Chan Sect disciples finished comprehending the Dao and saw the two Saints, Taiqing and Yuanshi, they gradually understood what had happened.
What astonishing Saintly power!
Yun Zhongzi and the others were filled with emotion.
Uncle Taiqing was simply too powerful!
Unity of Three Teachings was the true destination of the Three Teachings!
Under Taiqing's influence, the Chan Sect disciples naturally cast aside their prejudice against the Interception Sect.
When they even recalled the events of Deification, the Chan Sect disciples were filled with guilt!
When the Interception Sect disciples returned in the future, the Chan Sect disciples were also willing to apologize.
After all, the Three Teachings had originally been one family!
Now, every Chan Sect disciple eagerly awaited the day the Three Teachings became one!
The Future Dao Sect, with three Saints, would surely become the most powerful force in the Primordial Wilderness!
At this moment.
Guangchengzi recalled Heavenly Court's attempt to control Great Qin of the Human Race.
He hurried forward and reported the matter in detail.
Yuanshi looked toward Taiqing.
"Elder Brother, how should we handle this matter?"
Taiqing smiled calmly.
"Ying Zheng is truly my disciple."
Guangchengzi and the others were utterly shocked upon hearing this.
There had actually been such hidden circumstances!
No wonder the Human Race had risen so quickly!
So Uncle Taiqing had been supporting them from behind the scenes!
Yuanshi thought to himself that it was indeed so.
In the Primordial Wilderness, only his elder brother Taiqing possessed such an ability to turn decay into the miraculous!
Thus, Yuanshi immediately gave the order:
"Guangchengzi, Yun Zhongzi, lead the Twelve Golden Immortals down the mountain and aid the Human Race in attacking Heavenly Court!"
He also handed the Three Treasures Jade Scepter to Yun Zhongzi.
Yun Zhongzi and the others were thrilled and clasped their hands in acceptance.
"We shall obey Master's command!"
The Twelve Golden Immortals immediately descended the mountain.
Taiqing merely smiled when he saw this and did not stop them.
The Three Teachings joining forces to aid the Human Race against Heavenly Court was undoubtedly an open declaration.
Hongjun must have already noticed.
But that did not matter.
Taiqing knew full well that Haotian's targeting of the Human Race carried Hongjun's intent behind it.
In other words, this great war between the Human Race and Heavenly Court was far from as simple as it appeared.
It had already become a contest between Saints!
Given the Western Sect's greed and Hongjun's cunning,
Taiqing had no doubt that they would violate the established rules and forcibly interfere with the Human Race.
But Taiqing had long since prepared for this.
Should Hongjun commit another unjust act,
he would personally descend upon the Primordial Wilderness and forcefully overturn Heaven and Earth!
You break the rules?
Then I will shatter them with my own hands!
And all the Saints believed that the Human Race's counterattack against Heavenly Court would surely become a world-shaking war.
Yet Taiqing's true plan far exceeded everyone's imagination.
He wished to use this opportunity to reestablish the Human Emperor and revive the Human Path.
At the same time, he would pave the way for Tongtian to leave Purple Cloud Palace.
Thus opening a brand-new era.
For this, even triggering a war between Saints would be worth it.
On the continent of the Primordial Wilderness, within the lands of the Human Race.
Xuandu, transformed into Guiguzi, appeared in Xianyang, bringing millions of spirit pills and Dharma treasures.
"These were bestowed by Master."
"Ying Zheng, Master said that you may worship the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and formally ascend as Human Emperor."
Ying Zheng was overjoyed.
"I will certainly not disappoint Master's high expectations!"
He had never expected that before attacking Heavenly Court, Master had already prepared such a powerful foundation for him!
Among them were countless Innate Spirit Pills and magic treasures, enough to surpass even a Saint's lineage.
Ying Zheng's heart surged with emotion.
With such profound reserves, the Human Race could ascend as an entire race.
The Great Qin Empire would also have all its people become immortals, forging an eternal Immortal Qin.
His reverence for the Master he had never met grew ever deeper.
He resolved to repay Master's grace in nurturing him through the great achievement of unifying the world.
He then prepared a visiting card to pay respects to Master.
"I, Zheng, am also grateful for Senior Brother's protection."
Ying Zheng respectfully bowed to Xuandu.
"Go and fulfill your mission."
Xuandu smiled calmly.
Ying Zheng went straight into the Imperial Palace, bathed and changed clothes, then fasted for three days.
Three days later.
Ying Zheng emerged from the Imperial Palace wearing a Flat Heaven Crown, draped in a Human Emperor Robe, with the Human Emperor Sword hanging at his waist!
His fortune was vast and majestic, radiating the ancient authority of the Human Emperor.
"People of Great Qin, heed my command."
"Today, we shall offer sacrifices to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!"
"I shall formally ascend as the Human Emperor of the disciples! Disciples"
The people erupted in thunderous cheers.
Ying Zheng then led the civil and military officials to Fire Cloud Cave to offer sacrifices to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
The Human Race throughout the entire Primordial Wilderness erupted in excitement.
Within Fire Cloud Cave.
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were deeply moved.
Xuanyuan in particular greatly admired Ying Zheng.
"With such a descendant, we need have no worries."
Fuxi also nodded with a smile.
"Indeed. With such bearing and achievements, Ying Zheng far surpasses us in our day."
Shennong smiled and agreed.
"Even if we were to pass away today, we would have no regrets after seeing the Human Race flourish so splendidly."
"It is time to hand over the legacy."
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors all nodded in agreement.
"Good."
Just as Ying Zheng finished offering sacrifices at the altar.
A heaven-shaking voice rang out from Fire Cloud Cave, echoing between Heaven and Earth.
"I am disciple Fuxi!"
"I am Earth Sovereign Shennong!"
"I am Human Sovereign Xuanyuan!"
"I am White Emperor Shaohao!"
"Today, we pass the position to Ying Zheng, making him the current Human Emperor of our race! The Three Sovereigns recommend him, and the Five Emperors support him together!"
"Heaven, Earth, and Humanity shall bear witness!"
Ying Zheng bowed.
"I shall surely restore the Human Race's glorious golden age and never fail the trust of our ancestors."
"In the future, I will surely allow the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to return gloriously to the Human Race."
The moment his words fell.
Boom!
Above the Nine Heavens.
Vast fortune surged like a raging tide.
Endless fortune of the Human Race gathered from all directions!
Above Ying Zheng's head, it formed a Fortune Dragon stretching across the Nine Heavens, vast and majestic!
This Fortune Dragon shimmered with a radiant golden hue!
It seemed about to condense into a true Auspicious Golden Dragon of Fortune!
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Human Emperor!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Human Emperor!"
Countless billions of clansmen were overwhelmed with excitement!
They all knelt and bowed before the newly appointed Human Emperor!
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were the most revered figures of our race!
They had led the Human Race to rise amid the flames of war!
Though they were not Saints, they were like Saints in the hearts of our people!
They were revered and worshipped by the entire race!
Now that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors recognized Ying Zheng as emperor!
Then every member of the Human Race also recognized Ying Zheng as Human Emperor!
From this moment onward!
All were united as one!
Ying Zheng's eyes shone brilliantly!
His aura surged and boiled around him!
He had gained the unanimous recognition of the entire race!
The Grand Void God Sealing Art had finally reached the third realm!
All were united as one!
Boom!
A shocking aura erupted from Ying Zheng's body as he successfully attained the Dao of a Golden Immortal of Grand Da Luo.
This news shocked the entire Primordial World.
Within Five Villages Monastery, Zhen Yuanzi said with emotion, "At last, we have seen a Human Emperor once more."
"The Human Race is indeed extraordinary."
In Grand Simplicity Heaven, Lu Ya sighed. "The Human Race is reviving. I wonder when the Demon Race will also revive?"
Upon Spirit Mountain, Buddha Ancestor Rulai and the others frowned deeply.
They were astonished that Ying Zheng had gained the recognition of all his clansmen. What kind of bearing did that require?
Within Heavenly Court, Haotian sneered. "The so-called Human Race inheritance is merely a farce. Without the Heavenly Dao's recognition, he is ultimately only a Son of Heaven."
Hongjun was disdainful of this.
For the current Human Emperor, the Human Race's recognition alone was not enough. Without the Kongtong Seal, he could not truly attain the status of Human Emperor.
At that moment, Ying Zheng once again stepped onto the altar, raised the Kongtong Seal, and worshipped the statues of the Human Race's Holy Mother Nüwa and Taiqing Saint.
"I am Ying Zheng, the current Human Emperor!"
"Today, all living beings are united!"
"My Great Qin shall have all its people become immortals!"
"We shall establish an immortal Immortal Qin!"
"May every citizen of my Immortal Qin be like a dragon!"
"May the Human Race endure for eternity!"
At his words, the Heavenly Disciples moved.
Two Supreme Projections appeared: Nüwa, the Holy Mother of the Human Race, and Taiqing, Leader of the Renjiao Sect. "Good." They replied softly.
In an instant, the Kongtong Seal released a dazzling radiance, illuminating the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
Roar—an Auspicious Golden Dragon of Fortune soared out from within, as countless streams of fortune and merit emerged and merged into the Human Race's Fortune Dragon.
Roar—the Human Race's Fortune Dragon transformed into a golden dragon and let out a roar that shook the Primordial Wilderness.
Heaven and earth resonated, and the Human Race's karmic position of fortune rose...
Within the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun opened his eyes and coldly watched Ying Zheng, wondering where the Kongtong Seal had come from.
Inside the Jade Void Palace, Yuanshi was filled with amazement. The Human Emperor's karmic position had indeed been restored.
Within Western Paradise, Receiver and Cundi looked at each other in disbelief. The Human Race had actually broken through its shackles.
Inside Wa Huang Palace, Nüwa sensed the surging fortune of the Human Race, and a gratified smile appeared on her face.
She sensed that the path she had lost long ago was gradually reviving.
Within Eight Sceneries Palace, Taiqing smiled faintly, already understanding that the Human Emperor Coronation was only the beginning.
In the Heavenly Court, Haotian flew into a rage. He smashed the Heavenly Emperor Throne and roared as he ordered the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to march against the Human Race.
"A mere Human Race dares covet the position of Son of Heaven? How utterly audacious!" The Million Heavenly Soldiers poured forth in full force, sweeping toward the Human Race like a sky-covering tide.
Upon the Primordial Land, the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune raised its head and roared, its fortune piercing the heavens and illuminating heaven and earth.
Regardless of age, the life force of every member of the Human Race was stimulated to the utmost, and they all embarked upon the path of immortality.
Purple Qi from the East stretched thirty thousand li, while auspicious clouds blanketed the horizon. Hundreds of millions of people shouted:
"May every member of our Human Race become a dragon!"
May the Human Race endure for all ages!
At this moment!
Unprecedented unity spread throughout the Human Race!
A true sovereign had descended!
And the greatest sovereign of all!
From this day onward, the Human Race would prosper!
Boom!
At that very moment!
Thunder from the Nine Heavens shook heaven and earth!
Like divine punishment!
This heavenly might shook the Primordial Wilderness!
Countless ordinary living beings trembled uncontrollably!
They were terrified beyond measure!
Dark clouds rolled in from the Nine Heavens, shrouding the sky and blotting out the sun!
They were filled with killing intent!
Their very sight chilled the heart!
A million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals from the Heavenly Court had arrived at the border!
A terrifying aura blanketed the entire land, making the Human Race's territory seem as though doomsday had descended!
Primordial Wilderness!
Shouyang Mountain!
Grand Yi Saving Suffering Celestial Worthy arrived with a million heavenly troops!
His Golden Body Dharma Appearance manifested, shrouding the sky and blotting out the sun!
His furious roar shook the heavens.
"Ying Zheng is outrageously audacious, daring to proclaim himself emperor and call his nation Immortal Qin!"
"He has disregarded the Heavenly Rules and offended the Heavenly Court. He cannot escape the death penalty!"
"By decree of the Heavenly Emperor, I have come to punish you!"
His voice was like thunder, resounding throughout the Primordial Wilderness!
Even those members of the Human Race who had already become immortals felt fear welling up in their hearts!
The Human Race's territory seemed as though doomsday had arrived!
Heavenly might could not be defied!
Above the Heavenly Court, Haotian became even more pleased with himself at the sight before him.
In his eyes, the Human Race was merely a source of fortune raised by the Heavenly Court. Their delusion of rising again was nothing but wishful thinking.
The Heavenly Court was supreme, and he was the Heavenly Emperor who looked down upon all living beings. Today, he would destroy Immortal Qin and let every race of the Primordial Wilderness understand the consequences of offending heavenly might.
The Heavenly Court's million-strong army pressed toward the border like the descent of doomsday, shocking every faction in the Primordial Wilderness.
Everyone seemed to have foreseen the outcome: the destruction of Immortal Qin and the decline of the Human Race.
Yet atop Shouyang Mountain, facing the oppression of the Heavenly Court's army, Ying Zheng remained utterly calm.
He stood with his hands behind his back, golden light of fortune surging around him. Golden radiance flickered beneath his feet like waves upon the sea.
A deafening dragon's roar tore through the sky as the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune rose from beneath his feet, carrying him to the peak of the Nine Heavens.
Ying Zheng stood proudly, his gaze fixed upon the direction of the Heavenly Court, displaying the fearless bearing of a Human Emperor.
At the same time...
Radiance flashed around the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune, evolving into countless rivers of history.
Scenes of Nüwa creating humanity, drilling wood to make fire, Cangjie creating writing, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors appeared. Like the grandest epic symphony, they displayed the spirit of the Human Race rising from the flames of war and passing down its legacy generation after generation.
At this moment, Ying Zheng's voice resounded between heaven and earth: "The Human Race has been resilient and unyielding since ancient times. Now, united for all eternity, the entire nation shall ascend!"
Standing atop the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune, he looked down upon the world. "The Human Race is Immortal Qin, and Immortal Qin is the god of the Human Race!"
Ying Zheng's momentum surged like a rainbow as he shouted, "Those who dare offend Immortal Qin shall be executed, no matter how far away they are!"
"Immortal Qin Soldiers, heed my command. March forth and destroy the enemy!"
"Yes!"
Before you continue