The Human Race Stands Unbroken! The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors Burn Their Blood to Defy Heaven!

It was over!

As they watched the Chaos Divine Thunder, powerful enough to tear apart a Saint's body, every member of the Human Race following the scene felt a chill sink into their bones.

The Heavenly Dao would not tolerate the Human Path!

It sought to erase not only Huang Tian, but the hope of the entire Human Race's rise!

"No!"

Below the platform, Suiren Shi, one of the Human Race Three Ancestors, looked ready to burst with fury!

He threw back his head and roared in grief and rage. The wooden staff in his hand, bearing the Human Race's first spark of hearthfire, blazed brighter!

"We of the Human Race came out of darkness and ignorance! We fought through every obstacle to survive among the countless races! When have we ever bowed to fate?"

"If Heaven means to destroy us, I'll burn a hole through Heaven!"

Boom!

Suiren Shi's aura surged. He began burning his Merit and Origin Essence with reckless abandon, turning the boundless power of hearthfire into a pillar of flame that shot skyward. He meant to break the Heavenly Dao's oppressive grip and take the blow for Huang Tian!

"Fight!"

Youchao Shi and Ziyi Shi roared as well!

The Merit Golden Wheels behind them spun wildly, becoming a sheltering nest and a robe that shielded against wind and rain. Brilliant light erupted from them as they fought desperately against the invisible pressure of the Heavenly Dao!

"Kill!"

Xuanyuan gripped the Human Emperor Sword, his black hair whipping around him and battle intent blazing in his eyes.

He, Fuxi, Shennong, Shaohao, Zhuānxū, Di Ku, Tang Yao, and Yu Shun—the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, eight forebears of the Human Race—made the same mad decision at that moment!

They bound themselves wholly to the Fortune of the Human