Just then, a crack suddenly appeared in the sky!
Immediately afterward, an even more terrifying power swept downward like a tidal wave.
Chi You, Ying Zhao, and the Immortal Court envoy abruptly halted in midair, barely able to withstand the terrifying pressure as they plummeted rapidly toward the ground.
"Is this... the power of a Saint?"
"Could it be Empress Wa?"
"No, this is definitely not Saint Nuwa's aura!"
"..."
At that moment, Chi You, Ying Zhao, and the Immortal Court envoy all cried out in alarm.
Their cultivation had all reached the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Peak, placing them half a step into the Quasi-Saint realm. Yet beneath this terrifying pressure, they did not even have the right to remain airborne.
This showed just how far the newcomer's strength surpassed theirs—perhaps even reaching the level of a Saint.
But Saint Nuwa was still within Hongmeng Palace. How could she possibly abandon her observation of Hongmeng Birth and Destruction for the sake of the Human Race?
"Dao Lord Taichu's Edict: the Human Race must not be destroyed!"
"Get out of the Human Race's territory at once, or be exterminated!"
At that moment, an icy voice came from the crack above.
Though no figure appeared, Chi You, Ying Zhao, and the Immortal Court envoy below all underwent drastic changes in expression.
Then, the crack rapidly shrank and vanished without a trace, as though it had never appeared at all.
"This..."
"Chi You, wasn't your Witch Race planning to take over the Human Race?"
"How about this Demon God gives you the opportunity?"
Ying Zhao's eyes flickered as he goaded Chi You.
"Hmph!"
"I may be unwilling, but I am no fool. If you want to go, go yourself!"
Chi You snorted coldly. Regardless of Dao Lord Taichu's intentions in protecting the Human Race, he could not possibly make a move at such a critical time.
After all, Ancestor Witch Houtu of the Witch Race was still in Hongmeng Palace.
"Ying Zhao, Chi You, since there is Dao Lord Taichu's Edict, my Immortal Court shall spare no effort in protecting the Human Race today!"
"If your two races wish to plot against the Human Race, you must first get past me!"
The Immortal Court envoy, who had just demanded the Human Race's submission, suddenly turned around to face Ying Zhao and Chi You, looking thoroughly righteous.
Ying Zhao and Chi You's expressions darkened. This fellow truly knew how to act. Neither of them could ever utter such shameless words.
Meanwhile, the Three Ancestors of the Human Race were all stunned.
Not only them—every Human present had a huge question mark appear in their minds.
They certainly wanted Dao Lord Taichu's protection, but they did not seem to possess anything worth that great expert's attention.
And Chi You, Ying Zhao, and the Immortal Court envoy—had they not been about to kill them or force them into submission?
Why had they all suddenly lowered their banners and ceased hostilities? Some had even become Guardians of the Human Race?
At this moment, on Kunlun Mountain!
Sanqing's gazes fell upon the Human Race at the same time.
"Eldest brother, you founded the Human Teachings and even accepted a human race disciple. Can you see what is extraordinary about the human race?"
"Third brother is right. Eldest brother, what ability does the human race possess to make Dao Lord Taichu issue an edict?"
Tongtian and Yuanshi spoke almost simultaneously, questioning Laozi.
"This matter is also difficult for me to divine. However, the Human Race was born bearing Heavenly Destiny, so it must have its purpose and cannot be destroyed!"
"It is merely that Dao Lord Taichu's sudden intervention in the affairs of Hong Huang may not be a good thing!"
"For now, we can only wait and see!"
Laozi shook his head slightly. Even Hongjun could not clearly divine matters concerning Dao Lord Taichu, so how could he know?
Still, for such a mysterious existence to care about such a small Human Race, could he have some ulterior motive?
Mount Sumeru!
A gleam flashed through Jieyin's eyes.
Since Dao Lord Taichu cared about the Human Race, there had to be something suspicious about it.
Perhaps the Western Teachings could take this chance to gain some benefits.
"Ksitigarbha!"
"Golden Cicada!"
"You two will go to the Human Race and secretly spread the prestige of the Western Teachings!"
"Your disciples obey Master's Edict!"
Ksitigarbha and Golden Cicada immediately accepted the order and secretly headed toward the Human Race.
At this moment, the Supreme Hongmeng Ranking, stretching across the skies of Hong Huang, updated once more.
[Golden Immortal Cultivation Battle Power Ranking, Sixth Place: Shen Gongbao!] [Chan Sect disciple!] [Golden Immortal Peak!] [Ranking Reward: Ten strands of the Law of Lightning! Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Kirin Armor!]
"Hmm?"
"That spirit pet who eavesdropped on Master's teachings actually has some combat power!"
"Sigh, having someone like him make the ranking is simply an embarrassment to our Chan Sect!"
"..."
Within the Chan Sect, Guang Chengzi and the others wore dissatisfied expressions. They had always regarded Shen Gongbao as nothing more than a spirit pet and had never treated him as an official disciple.
They had not expected this fellow to actually make the Golden Immortal Battle Power Ranking.
"Fine, fine!"
"Since he has some combat power, he may receive This Venerable's guidance in the future!"
Yuanshi slightly raised his head and glanced at Shen Gongbao in the corner.
After all, he was someone who had made the Supreme Hongmeng Ranking. Perhaps he would achieve something in the future.
[Golden Immortal Cultivation Battle Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Mahasthamaprapta!] [Western Teachings disciple!] [Golden Immortal Peak!] [Ranking Reward: Ten strands of the Law of Good and Evil! One vat of Innate Spirit Liquid! Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Ring!]
"Not bad!"
"A disciple of my Western Teachings can actually suppress the Chan Sect in battle power. It seems my instruction has been somewhat useful after all!"
Seeing Mahasthamaprapta's ranking, Jieyin finally revealed a faint smile.
[Golden Immortal Cultivation Battle Power Ranking, Fourth Place: Ding Guang!] [Sect of Interception disciple!] [Golden Immortal Peak!] [Ranking Reward: Ten strands of the Law of Yin and Yang! High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Sky-Escaping Shuttle!]
"Ding Guang?"
"Since he has gained treasures and Laws, This Venerable should give him proper guidance in the future!"
Tongtian smiled faintly and glanced in Ding Guang's direction.
Making the ranking this time could be considered a way to raise the Sect of Interception's prestige.
[Golden Immortal Cultivation Battle Power Ranking, Third Place: True Man Du E!] [Immortal Court immortal!] [Golden Immortal Peak!] [Ranking Reward: Ten strands of the Five Elements Law! One hundred thousand years of cultivation! High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Machine Disk!]
"Ha ha ha!"
"My Immortal Court truly has talents emerging in abundance. Their battle power actually crushes the Saint's Orthodoxy Disciples, as well as members of the Witch and Demon Clans!"
"Du E, hurry to the main hall. This Immortal Emperor will reward you handsomely!"
"..."
Though it was merely the Golden Immortal Battle Power Ranking, East Prince felt greatly honored and was naturally overjoyed.
"Those people are either Saint's Disciples or Immortal Court immortals. Could it be that one can only gain great strength by joining a major faction?"
"Impossible! How could This Seat be weaker than those nobodies I have never even heard of?"
"Exactly! There must be some mistake!"
"That Shen Gongbao is merely a traitor of the demon clan. What battle power could he possibly have?"
"Exactly! That Ding Guang seems to be from the Long-Eared Clan, right? I could swallow ten of him in one bite. How could he possibly make the ranking?"
"..."
Among the Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts, many Golden Immortals who believed themselves stronger than those people began shouting in protest.
In their eyes, those fellows merely had powerful backers. They were not their opponents at all.
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