Above the Prehistoric Universe's skies, three pillars of light that pierced heaven and earth tore through the heavy clouds with a thunderous crash. Hundreds of millions of Heavenly Dao divine patterns flowed from the void, weaving into brilliant Seven-Colored Rosy Clouds.
The figure of Heavenly Dao Hongjun slowly emerged, Dao Rhymes condensed around him, his pressure blanketing the Three Realms.
Zhuangzi, Candle Dragon, and the Vermillion Bird rose into the air at the same time. The three figures faced the Heavenly Dao, their auras locking firmly onto one another as the atmosphere grew grave to the extreme.
Above the Four Seas, hundreds of millions of dragon souls circled through the sky. Their roars shook the universe as they cheered for Candle Dragon.
"Ancestor Candle Dragon—victory is certain!"
Immortal Volcano naturally refused to be outdone by any movement from the Dragon Clan. The clear cry of divine phoenixes rang through Wanling Domain:
"Divine Lord Lingguang, guard the south!"
Three sides competed for sainthood, with Heavenly Dao Hongjun presiding.
"Prove the Dao with your heart, establish heaven with your vows. Answer My three questions. Only those whose hearts do not stray may proceed to the next trial."
The first trial: questioning the Dao Heart.
The divine voice of the Heavenly Dao descended mightily, without the slightest trace of emotion:
"If you ascend to sainthood, what will you first cast aside?"
Candle Dragon's dragon eyes widened, stirring the flow of time. His voice thundered across the Four Seas. "I am an ancient dragon god, ruler of Qiankun across the Four Seas. To ascend to sainthood, I will forsake personal feelings and fulfill my clan's destiny. With the Dragon Clan, I will guard the Prehistoric Universe's territory, never yielding an inch!"
Before his words had even faded, Li Fan, watching from afar, raised his