Cihang was affected by Jiu Tou Shi and felt his unwillingness and helplessness.
It was as if he had become the Human Emperor himself, witnessing the hardships of the primordial living beings.
An impulse rose within him to do something for them.
Just as Cihang was about to speak, the Glazed Pure Vase sprinkled down a ray of clear light, instantly extinguishing the fervor and impulse in his heart.
Cihang immediately regained his clarity.
"Senior, since you have told Cihang all this, is there something you need Cihang to do?"
Although Cihang admired the Three Sovereigns for sacrificing themselves through Dao Transformation, vigilance also arose in his heart.
The reason he had felt those emotions was entirely because Jiu Tou Shi's state of mind had affected him.
If he possessed the strength of Pangu, Yang Mei, and the others, he too would be willing to contend with the Heavenly Dao for the sake of the countless beings of the primordial world.
But he was merely a Golden Immortal now. He lacked the strength and could not bear such Karma.
He admired the Three Sovereigns' willingness to transform into the Dao for all living beings, but he had no desire to become one of the Three Sovereigns.
"Forgive me. I became immersed in the past and affected you, little friend.
"You need not be so guarded against me. Obtaining the Earth Spirit Pearl and entering this space were both your opportunity and fate.
"I told you these things only so you could prepare yourself early. The Heavenly Dao is no benevolent entity.
"Little friend, your ambition lies in the Primordial Unity. You are destined to stand against the Heavenly Dao, so there is no need for me to scheme against you."
With Jiu Tou Shi's realm, he naturally saw Cihang's caution and apprehension at a glance.
"It was Cihang who judged you with a petty heart and misunderstood you, Senior.
"But Cihang is only a Golden Immortal now. The path to attaining the Dao is still far too distant, and I have no power to do anything!"
Cihang apologetically stated his position and respectfully bowed to Jiu Tou Shi.
He did not doubt Jiu Tou Shi, but just as he had said, he was still far too weak.
As for attaining the Primordial Unity, that was something to consider only after reaching that realm.
He still needed to continue cultivating in the primordial world. He could not reveal hostility toward the Heavenly Dao at this time.
"You need not say more, little friend. I understand it all.
"However, there truly is one matter in which I need your help.
"The Five Elements Spirit Race was born because of me, yet they also suffered calamity because of me and became trapped within this Lesser Grotto-Heaven.
"If an opportunity arises in the future, I hope you can gather the Five Elements Spirit Pearls and protect them within your means.
"As for everything else, follow your own wishes. Time will prove all things!
"I have also left behind a few gifts for you. I hope you may achieve your wishes and attain the Primordial Unity."
Jiu Tou Shi's figure suddenly dispersed, turning into an inheritance memory that rushed into Cihang's sea of consciousness.
"Rest assured, Senior. I will gather the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, and I will also look after these human tribes.
"If an opportunity comes in the future, I will let them return to the primordial world as well!"
Cihang bowed toward Jiu Tou Shi's fading figure and made his promise.
Cihang truly could not bring himself to become an enemy of the Heavenly Dao.
But caring for the Five Elements humans was not a problem. It did not conflict with his original purpose.
Even for the sake of his future cultivation, he would gather the Five Elements Spirit Pearls.
As Jiu Tou Shi underwent Dao Transformation, the altar space shattered as well, and Cihang appeared once more beneath the ancient spirit pine.
Yet Cihang's heart was exceptionally heavy at that moment.
This experience had indeed been an opportunity for him, allowing him to learn the hidden secrets of the world during the primordial era.
But it was also an enormous danger.
Although he had not promised Jiu Tou Shi anything, once certain matters began, there was no turning back.
Just like him: from the moment he learned the primordial secrets, he had truly lost the right to choose.
As Jiu Tou Shi had said, as long as he wished to break through to the Primordial Unity, he was destined to stand opposed to the Heavenly Dao.
The Heavenly Dao had been born from the resentment of gods and demons, and it inherently detested the living beings of the primordial world.
If he did not break through, he could only remain an ant for his entire life, endlessly sinking through one great tribulation of heaven and earth after another.
Seen this way, learning these things in advance was also a good thing.
He did not need to worry about so much now. He was only a Golden Immortal; not only did he have no such intentions—
Even if he did, he had no qualifications to become an enemy of the Heavenly Dao.
The premise of all this was that he could cultivate to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm. Otherwise, everything would be futile.
At that thought, Cihang's state of mind instantly became clear again.
Since he had learned of these matters in advance, he should seize every opportunity to increase his strength and accumulate foundations.
Rather than trembling in fear and holding himself back.
Besides, Jiu Tou Shi had also left him some good things.
Cihang raised his hand and struck the altar with his palm.
Boom!
The altar, which had stood for endless ages, collapsed with a thunderous crash. A streak of light flew from the ruins and shot directly toward Cihang.
Looking again, a broken seal had appeared in Cihang's hand, carrying an illusory quality.
"Jiu Tou Shi's accompanying treasure—the Primordial Supreme Treasure, the Human Emperor Seal."
Looking at the broken Great Seal in his hand, Cihang could not help revealing a regretful expression.
Earlier, within the altar space, Jiu Tou Shi had not only told him the secrets of the primordial era, but had also left behind his inheritance within Cihang's sea of consciousness.
It was a cultivation method leading directly to the Primordial Unity, containing many insights into the Great Dao.
Although Cihang had no intention of changing his cultivation path, it still provided immense reference for his own cultivation.
Jiu Tou Shi's memories were even more precious than a supreme treasure.
Beyond the inheritance, there were also Jiu Tou Shi's spiritual root and spiritual treasures.
Jiu Tou Shi possessed the top-grade spiritual root, the Five-Needle Pine; the supreme treasure, the Human Emperor Seal; the top-grade spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Creation Pearl; and the innate exotic treasure, the God-Slaying Spear.
Yet because of his Dao Transformation, nearly all these spiritual roots and treasures had been damaged.
The God-Slaying Spear had been acquired by Luohu, and its final whereabouts were unknown.
The Innate Five-Needle Pine had its origin divided and placed separately within the Five Elements Spirit Pearls.
As for the Five Elements Creation Pearl, it was the predecessor of the Five Elements Spirit Pearls.
Then there was the Human Emperor Seal. Of the several spiritual treasures, it had suffered the most severe damage.
Only the spiritual treasure's essence and the Innate Undying Origin remained, and even those had been split into five portions.
Yet even in its damaged state, the Human Emperor's spiritual root and spiritual treasures remained extraordinarily remarkable.
Moreover, as an Innate Spiritual Treasure, it could gradually recover.
"Finding the Five Elements Spirit Pearls is truly imperative!"
Once he gathered the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, it would be equivalent to obtaining most of Jiu Tou Shi's inheritance.
As for the God-Slaying Spear, there was no need to think about it.
Looking at the remnant soul of the Human Emperor Seal, Cihang took out the Jade Divine Seal.
As his cultivation rose, the power of the Jade Seal had gradually failed to keep pace with his progress.
It was now perfect for use as the Human Emperor Seal's vessel.
Sensing Cihang's intent, the Human Emperor Seal transformed directly into a streak of light and merged into the Jade Seal.
The Jade Seal instantly erupted with boundless divine radiance.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The acquired restrictions within the divine seal shattered one after another, replaced by the Human Emperor Seal's Innate Divine Seals.
At the same time, its exterior changed, becoming more ancient and primordial.
Countless scenes of all living beings also manifested above the divine seal.
At that moment, the divine seal was no longer a Houtian Spiritual Treasure, but a low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
When the radiance faded, the new divine seal landed in Cihang's hand, emitting a gentle glow as though celebrating its transformation and rebirth.
The divine seal was the color of yellow jade, carved with the forms of five sacred beasts, while Great Dao runes continuously flowed across its surface.
Yet only the sacred qilin was clearly visible now. The forms of the other four sacred beasts were indistinct and possessed no divine charm.
"From this day onward, you shall be the All Beings Seal!"
As Cihang's words fell, the two characters for Human Emperor beneath the divine seal slowly faded away, replaced by the two characters for All Beings.
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