The Great Dao of the Human Race

Unfortunately, her efforts to gain the position failed, and the silent Li Er emerged as the biggest winner once again.

At this moment, Nuwa felt an immense sense of loss.

At this time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun quietly observed Li Er, remaining silent.

Li Er understood clearly; they were both intelligent individuals, and many matters did not require explicit words.

A mere attitude was enough for them to comprehend each other's intentions.

Hongjun was awaiting Li Er's response, and Li Er was well aware of this.

Accepting this authority would signify the cancellation of their mutual obligations.

Li Er responded with a smile, "Thank you, Dao Ancestor!"

With Li Er's reply, he gained the authority to designate the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and Hongjun's favor was thus repaid.

Following this, Hongjun made a beckoning gesture and produced a seal.

Though small, the seal exuded immense power, with nine dragons coiled around it, and divine radiance cascading down as if capable of suppressing all heavens and myriad daos.

This was the supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Kongtong Seal.

Upon its appearance, the gazes of Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti, the five Saints, were all drawn to it.

They could sense the immense power contained within the seal, a power that seemed inextricably linked to the Human Race.

Hongjun's voice echoed once more, the atmosphere solemn and reverent.

"This seal is the symbol of imperial authority and the convergence of destiny—the Kongtong Seal."

The expressions of the Saints shifted.

As Hongjun's words fell, the seal's presence became even more prominent.

He stated plainly, "With this seal, you may determine the positions of the latter Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors."

Everyone immediately understood the profound significance of this seal.

Once the seal was bestowed, it would confirm the Saintly status of the Human Race.

With a wave of his sleeve, Hongjun handed the Kongtong Seal to Li Er.

"Laozi, I entrust this treasure to your care. I hope you will comprehend its significance well..."

As Hongjun's words concluded, everyone present understood that the weight of this treasure was not to be underestimated.

Although Hongjun had previously stated that all Innate Spiritual Treasures were placed on the Treasure Distribution Rock, the Kongtong Seal was an exception. It was a supreme treasure that had not yet emerged at the opportune moment.

Li Er accepted the seal, inwardly thinking, As expected.

He knew that Hongjun would not easily bestow such an important treasure upon anyone. It would only be given to the most suitable person when the time was right and in accordance with the flow of destiny.

This was the Heavenly Dao acting in accordance with the opportune moment.

The difference between the Heavenly Dao Hongjun and Dao Ancestor Hongjun was that Dao Ancestor Hongjun placed greater emphasis on personal connections. Since he had chosen Li Er to designate the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, he would directly bestow the Kongtong Seal upon him.

Li Er knew that the plots in those Primordial World novels were too wishful thinking; it was impossible in reality for a protagonist to obtain a treasure like the Kongtong Seal right from the start.

The rules of the Heavenly Dao always favored acting in accordance with the opportune moment and would not allow any single person to be so fortunate.

After receiving the Kongtong Seal, he infused it with a stream of his magical power, and the seal emitted a rumbling sound.

Li Er solemnly pledged, "I shall certainly remember the Dao Ancestor's teachings."

Instantly, the Kongtong Seal released immeasurable divine light, like a pearl hidden in dust being unsealed, shining with dazzling brilliance.

In that moment, a divine essence emanated from within, as if the great trend of the Human Dao was reviving. Ten thousand runes appeared in the void and merged into Li Er's Primordial Spirit.

The Kongtong Seal conveyed its function and the regulations for the power of designation, then gradually dimmed its light, transforming into a stream of light that Li Er refined.

Due to the destiny of the Human Race, Li Er did not need to spend time refining the innate restrictions within it. The latter directly opened all its restrictions, and Li Er's Primordial Spirit instantly refined it.

Hongjun left a final admonition before disappearing into the void.

The Saints looked at Li Er, their emotions complex.

Nuwa felt particularly heartbroken. Although she was the Saint Mother of the Human Race, she had not obtained the right to designate the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and even the supreme treasure of the Human Dao, the Kongtong Seal, had fallen into Li Er's hands.

This made Nuwa realize the cruel reality of the Primordial World, where strength reigned supreme.

The conflict of the Witch-Demon Calamity concluded with a series of unexpected events.

After leaving her palace, Nuwa proactively invited Li Er to Wa Huang Palace, intending to secure the position of the chief among the Three Sovereigns for her elder brother, Fuxi.

This was because the Three Sovereigns of the Human Race had the potential to achieve the status of Human Saints, also known as Three Sovereigns Saints.

Although they were not as unattainable as the Saints, they were nevertheless eternal and immortal beings.

Under such ultimate creation, Nuwa was determined to secure the highest position among the Three Sovereigns for her brother.

Following Nuwa's invitation, Li Er gladly accepted. With a nod, he and Nuwa walked side-by-side towards another end beyond the Thirty-Third Heaven.

Among the Saints, Nuwa, disliking conflict, was the only one who established her Saintly dojo beyond the Thirty-Third Heaven.

Therefore, their journey to Wa Huang Palace was not arduous.

When the other Saints left Purple Heaven Palace and witnessed this scene, they, like Li Er, understood the situation implicitly and did not say much. With a flash of their figures, they disappeared beyond the Thirty-Third Heaven.

In the Wa Huang Palace, after Nuwa and Li Er sat down, silence fell between them.

Finally, Nuwa couldn't help but speak first. Her beautiful eyes, like a calm water surface, fell upon Li Er, as if trying to see through his heart.

She mentioned the agreement made in the Eight Sceneries Palace and asked if Li Er still remembered it.

Li Er chuckled inwardly, knowing Nuwa was testing him. However, he showed no outward emotional fluctuation, merely asking what agreement she was referring to.

Nuwa picked up the topic and cautiously brought up that agreement—the one about not establishing the Human Sect.

Li Er continued to smile without answering, clearly not intending to directly address the question.

Nuwa suddenly seemed to recall something and laughed, "Could you have caught something from Dao Ancestor Hongjun?"

She stopped beating around the bush, her expression growing serious, and stated bluntly, "I have already given you the 'Human Lamp,' and I hope you will keep your promise."

In the end, Nuwa seemed shaken by Li Er's all-seeing gaze and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "It seems I was too persistent..."

At this point, Li Er finally spoke, "Junior Sister Nuwa, if you have something to say, just say it directly."

Hearing this, Nuwa no longer minced words and said earnestly, "In the Purple Heaven Palace, if it weren't for the protection of my brother Fuxi, it would have been almost impossible for my sister to obtain that Saint's fortune."

Nuwa requested the position of the Three Sovereigns from Li Er. Li Er nodded in agreement and expressed his hope that Nuwa would support his disciple Xuandu as the Imperial Teacher of the Three Sovereigns.

Nuwa responded with caution, awaiting Li Er to propose further conditions.

Li Er smiled and stated his position, willing to have Fuxi as the leader of the Human Race's Three Sovereigns. However, he also hoped Nuwa would support his decision to ensure Xuandu's status as the Imperial Teacher of the Three Sovereigns and stand with him against any doubts from the All Saints.

Hearing the words "Imperial Teacher of the Three Sovereigns," Nuwa couldn't help but pause slightly.

She had expected Li Er's request to be more moderate, but she hadn't anticipated his ambition to be so great, aiming to monopolize the position of Imperial Teacher for the Eight Sceneries Palace lineage among the Human Race's Three Sovereigns.

She knew that the position of Imperial Teacher for the Three Sovereigns was no small matter; it was equivalent to the status of a Saint.

Naturally, the All Saints would not easily yield on this, and Li Er's move would undoubtedly cause considerable dissatisfaction, possibly even sparking disputes.

As Nuwa's thoughts raced, and just as she was about to negotiate with Li Er, he dropped another bombshell: "If Junior Sister agrees, I can ensure Fuxi safely enters the Six Paths Reincarnation for reincarnation."

This sentence instantly made Nuwa's desire to add more conditions vanish.

She knew that if Fuxi wished to reincarnate as a member of the Human Race, he would face immense obstacles, especially given the existing animosity with the Witch Clan, which could bring trouble. Houtu would certainly not allow Fuxi to reincarnate easily. Li Er's promise, however, offered Nuwa hope and plunged her into deep contemplation.

She couldn't help but cast a deep glance at Li Er, a ripple stirring within her heart.

Fuxi, as Xi Huang of the Demon Race, was striving to attain the status of a Human Saint, and Houtu would naturally not stand idly by. Li Er's move had indeed struck Nuwa's soft spot. Nuwa had no choice but to reach an agreement with him.

Although Nuwa and Li Er outwardly reached a consensus, Li Er held the dominant position throughout the entire process, while Nuwa was in a passive role. Nuwa was almost led by the nose by Li Er, unable to refuse his terms. Li Er's strategy made Nuwa feel deeply wary, a wariness comparable to that she felt towards the Heavenly Dao.

Even though Nuwa believed she had allied with Li Er, she understood the fragility of such an alliance; Li Er would not consider her interests too much. For Saints, there are no eternal friends, only common interests. They followed self-interest: alliances formed when interests aligned, and they separated when interests conflicted.

The reason Nuwa was so wary of Li Er was that, while Saints were relatively transcendent, they were not absolutely so. They were still subject to the Heavenly Dao. For instance, if the Heavenly Dao commanded the All Saints to oppose Li Er, they would have to obey. Therefore, being bound by the Heavenly Dao meant their actions were not entirely their own, a harsh reality. Nuwa even envied Li Er, as he was the only one among the All Saints not subject to the Heavenly Dao's control.

As her thoughts rapidly flowed, Nuwa's palm nurtured a piece of Innate Warm Jade, containing Fuxi's Primordial Spirit. The warm jade emitted a soft white light, gradually condensing into Fuxi's form. Nuwa cared deeply for her brother, not only nourishing his Primordial Spirit with the Innate Warm Jade but also constantly guarding it, fearing its dissipation. In the entire Primordial World, such treatment was virtually unique.

At this moment, Fuxi, existing only as a Primordial Spirit, opened his eyes as if sensing something. Upon seeing Li Er, he bowed, "Fuxi greets Saint Taishang."

Facing this scene, Li Er expressed his optimism for Fuxi's future achievements. Fuxi understood the deeper meaning behind Li Er's words, his heart filled with complex emotions. Abandoning his Demon Race identity, forged over countless eons, was not easy. However, he ultimately accepted reality and expressed his gratitude to Li Er. Li Er then sent his Primordial Spirit back to the cycle of reincarnation.

Nuwa watched Li Er's departing figure, her heart filled with emotion. In the land of the Six Paths Reincarnation, Li Er appeared quietly, preparing to place Fuxi's Primordial Spirit. The Daoist on the Green Ox, with vast violet qi behind him, presented an astonishing spectacle.

The Lord of the Sea of Blood, Ancestor Minghe, sensed Li Er's arrival immediately. Without daring to hesitate, he stepped out and appeared above the Sea of Blood, cupping his hands in greeting. "Greetings, Saint Taishang."

Li Er looked at Minghe. Although it was his first time truly stepping into the Sea of Blood, his divine sense had been here before, and he had perceived the change in Minghe's attitude.

After the battle at Buzhou Mountain last time, Li Er had defeated the five Saints of the Heavenly Dao, shaking the Primordial World. Even a proud figure like Ancestor Minghe was filled with awe.

Houtu appeared upon hearing Li Er's words and immediately said, "Houtu greets Saint Taishang."

She knew Li Er's purpose for coming this time and asked, "Has the Saint come to send Fuxi into reincarnation?"

Although it was the first time Houtu and Li Er had truly met, the previous visit by Xuandu, even if only by Li Er's divine sense, had already earned Houtu's respect for him.

Pangu's Primordial Spirit and Pangu's vital blood merged to form the powerful Witch Clan.

However, before that, Gonggong had nearly angered Buzhou Mountain. If Li Er had not intervened in time to resolve the crisis, the Witch Clan would have faced a great disaster.

Therefore, Li Er held immense kindness towards the Witch Clan.

As the leader of the Witch Clan, Houtu was well aware of this.

She knew that the karma owed to Li Er was no small matter, and now was the opportunity to repay it.

Even when facing the enmity of Fuxi and other members of the Demon Race, she had decided to allow certain important figures to reincarnate to repay this karma.

But she needed to confirm if this was enough to offset Li Er's karmic debt as a Saint.

However, in response to Houtu's request, Li Er indicated with a satisfied and sincere attitude that mere slight actions could not completely offset such immense karma.

He needed Houtu to pay more, even if it meant the fate of the entire Witch Clan.

As Li Er had said, a fragmented and dilapidated Witch Clan had limited strength and could not offer much.

Therefore, even though Houtu was willing to give everything to repay the karma, she was powerless to meet Li Er's demands.

Li Er's strength was extraordinary, sufficient to easily deal with Fuxi.