As the living beings of Hong Huang flocked to the saints' dao grounds, hoping to join their sects,
something happened that became the talk of the land.
Styx saw several saints establish sects and attain sainthood, and hope rose within him once more.
He swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao and founded the Ashura Sect. He succeeded, and merit descended upon him, but he was still far from becoming a saint.
At last, the great powers understood. Without Hongmeng Purple Qi, becoming a saint was impossible. Every one of those who had become saints possessed Hongmeng Purple Qi.
The Dao Ancestor had said that Hongmeng Purple Qi was the foundation of sainthood. If they had not understood before, they understood now. Without Hongmeng Purple Qi, even someone as powerful as Patriarch Styx could only make a laughingstock of himself.
This only deepened everyone's yearning for Hongmeng Purple Qi.
There was one more person who possessed Hongmeng Purple Qi yet had not become a saint: Patriarch Hongyun. Even the Witch and Demon Races had begun setting their sights on Hongyun.
Within the Demon Race Heavenly Court!
"The era of saints has arrived. We must be cautious from now on," Dijun sighed.
All beneath saints were ants. With the saints appearing, even powers as formidable as the Witch and Demon Races began to feel stifled.
"Big Brother, many great powers have been watching Hongyun lately. Should we intervene?" Eastern Emperor Taiyi asked.
The Demon Race was anxious. The age of saints had arrived. Though the Demon Race was powerful, they were not arrogant enough to believe themselves stronger than saints.
Thus, they too had begun setting their sights on Hongyun.
"Naturally, we must keep watch. Hongyun is burdened by Cause and Effect too deeply and has no foundation for sainthood. When