The Kongtong Seal, The Human Era Arrives

Su Mu sent the true spirit of the North Sea Black Tortoise to the Underworld, then returned to his Cave Dwelling on Shouyang Mountain to continue cultivating.

Because Su Mu knew that after the Lich calamity, humanity would become the protagonists of heaven and earth.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, several hundred years had gone by.

During this period, Su Mu had been continuously cultivating the Nine Revolutions Divine Art, seeking to break through to higher realms.

After a long period of effort and perseverance, he finally succeeded in cultivating the sixth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Divine Art to its extreme, reaching the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.

At this moment, Su Mu's strength had become astonishingly powerful, making him invincible among those of the same cultivation level.

His body had become even stronger and more robust, and his aura was deeper and more restrained.

Every breath he took seemed to resonate with heaven and earth, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to boil.

However, Su Mu was not satisfied with this; he still needed to continuously improve his strength.

Once he broke through the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, he would become a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, transcending the river of time and becoming eternally indestructible.

In the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, cultivators needed to deeply comprehend and master various Laws to enhance their strength and break through realms.

For example, the Law of Space: mastering the mysteries of space allowed for instantaneous movement, traversing the void, and even creating one's own small world.

The Law of Time: the ability to control time allowed cultivators to travel through time, reverse causality, and alter past or future events.

The Five Elements Laws: encompassing the laws of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, these laws enhanced offensive and defensive capabilities through their application.

The Law of Destiny: understanding the trajectory of fate allowed one to predict and alter the destinies of others, thereby influencing the direction of the entire world.

The Law of Sword Dao: focusing on the Way of the Sword, cultivating it to the extreme to become an invincible Sword Immortal. Shangqing Tongtian, one of the Three Pure Ones, cultivated the Law of Sword Dao.

Different cultivators might choose one or more Laws as their primary focus, but to truly become a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, a profound understanding and mastery of multiple Laws were often required.

Furthermore, one needed to continuously temper their state of mind and overcome inner demons to progress further on the path of cultivation.

Speaking of the power of Laws, one could not fail to mention the Law of Strength cultivated by Great God Pangu.

This was an extremely powerful and mysterious force.

Among the many Laws, the Law of Strength stood out with its unique charm and boundless potential. It bestowed unparalleled power upon its user, allowing them to easily tear through space and destroy all obstacles.

This power not only inspired awe but also made other Laws pale in comparison.

As a cultivator of the Law of Strength, Great God Pangu undoubtedly wielded it to its fullest extent.

With this immense power, he created heaven and earth and brought forth all things in the world.

It could be said that Great God Pangu's status as a legendary figure in mythology was inextricably linked to the Law of Strength he cultivated.

In his hands, the Law of Strength seemed to become an invincible existence, inspiring awe.

The Law of Strength was also like a collection of all laws: the power of time, the power of space, the power of chaos.

To cultivate the Law of Strength, one must possess unparalleled talent and comprehension. Su Mu knew the difficulty well, but he was not afraid and decided to challenge this supreme law.

He entered seclusion for intense cultivation, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to comprehending the Law of Strength, with the Nine Revolutions Divine Art operating at its peak.

Time flew by, and several hundred years passed. Su Mu's body gradually adapted to the powerful energy of the Law of Strength.

One day, during his cultivation, Su Mu suddenly had an epiphany. He felt the true essence of the Law of Strength.

His fists contained world-destroying power. With a gentle swing, space itself rippled.

Su Mu opened his eyes, a flash of ecstasy in them. He had finally taken a crucial step and gained a preliminary mastery of the Law of Strength.

His cultivation naturally broke through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm. Su Mu was overjoyed, for only Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals had the power to protect themselves in the Great Desolation.

Just then, a strange change began to occur above Su Mu's head.

Above his head, three flower buds slowly emerged. These three flower buds were of different colors, as if containing infinite mysteries.

The first flower for cultivators was called the Heavenly Flower. It was as white as snow, emitting a soft glow. The Heavenly Flower represented a cultivator's perception and understanding of heaven and nature. It could only manifest when a cultivator's state of mind reached a certain level.

The second flower was called the Earthly Flower. It was a deep blue, like the vast starry sky. The Earthly Flower symbolized a cultivator's mastery and application of the power of the earth, representing their strength and foundation.

The third flower was the Human Flower. It was as vibrant as blood, full of life and vitality. The Human Flower represented a cultivator's own life force and mental energy. It would only bloom when a cultivator's body and mind were comprehensively improved.

The quality of the Three Flowers determined a cultivator's future achievements. The Three Pure Ones and Nuwa had nine-grade Three Flowers, while Jieyin and Zhunti had eight-grade Three Flowers. Dao Ancestor Hongjun had ten-grade Three Flowers.

{Ding, detected that the host is condensing the Grand Unity Three Flowers. A mission is now issued: Improve the Three Flowers to the highest possible quality.

Because the host is currently the highest-cultivated person of the Human Race, the host's potential and aptitude determine the upper limit of the Human Race's future.

Mission rewards: Chaos Supreme Treasure Chaos Bead, three drops of Pangu's Blood Essence, four Ginseng Fruits.}

He hadn't expected this to be so important. Even a Chaos Supreme Treasure had appeared, along with treasures like Pangu's Blood Essence that were highly beneficial for cultivation!

Chaos Supreme Treasures were supreme treasures born from chaos, possessing infinite mysterious power and might.

They contained the primal chaotic energy of the universe, capable of helping the holder break through realms and enhance their strength.

Pangu's Blood Essence was even more precious, containing the bloodline essence of Great God Pangu, which could grant cultivators immense power and divine abilities.

For those pursuing higher realms, Pangu's Blood Essence was undoubtedly a coveted treasure.

Even without the mission rewards, he should strive to improve the quality of his Three Flowers, as it would greatly benefit him. And now, there were mission rewards as well.

Su Mu became even more serious. As he continuously circulated his cultivation, the Three Flowers above his head gradually bloomed. First, the Heavenly Flower reached grade one, then grade two, grade three, and finally grade seven before slowing down.

In this process, Su Mu closed his eyes. His heart was filled with tranquility, free from any distracting thoughts.

He focused his spirit on the circulation of the cultivation technique, pushing its flow with all his might.

Every breath was accompanied by the technique's operation. His breathing became steady and deep, as if he had merged with his surroundings.

As time passed, Su Mu felt a warm power flowing within his body. This power gradually gathered in his Heavenly Flowers, causing one more to form, an eighth-grade Heavenly Flower.

He could feel that the Heavenly Flowers were reaching their limit, but he did not feel scared or nervous because of it.

Instead, he maintained his calm and determination, continuing to diligently circulate the cultivation technique, hoping for the Heavenly Flowers to increase in quality.

During this process, Su Mu's body also underwent some changes. His skin turned slightly red, and he broke out in a light sweat on his forehead, but he remained fully immersed in cultivating the technique.

He knew that this process could only be accomplished by himself. Only through continuous effort and persistence could the Heavenly Flowers bloom to their fullest.

Finally, another one was added, reaching ninth-grade. The nine petals spun around, beautiful and exquisite.

Each petal shimmered with a brilliant radiance, as if carved from the purest gems.

The petals intertwined, forming a perfect circle, exuding endless vitality and life.

However, Su Mu was not satisfied with this. He knew deeply that this was only the beginning of his pursuit of a higher realm. He yearned to break through himself, challenge his limits, and explore a vaster world.

He believed that only by constantly surpassing himself could he gain higher strength, and to have higher strength, his own Three Flowers' quality must also be the highest.

It hasn't reached the limit yet; it can continue.

In Shouyang Palace, Nuwa's beautiful eyes lit up: "Ninth-grade Heavenly Flowers, the future is promising."

Nuwa was very satisfied. Su Mu having ninth-grade Heavenly Flowers was something Nuwa hadn't expected, as even the Three Pure Ones and herself only had ninth-grade Three Flowers.

Looking at Su Mu, who was still condensing Heavenly Flowers in his Cave Dwelling, she frowned again: "Why is Su Mu still continuing? He's not satisfied with reaching ninth-grade."

"Another grade has been condensed." Nuwa was greatly alarmed and quickly waved her hand to shield the heavenly secrets.

Seeing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's attitude and actions towards her, a tenth-grade Heavenly Flower might make Dao Ancestor Hongjun wary and suppress him.

Su Mu was unaware that Nuwa had shielded the heavenly secrets for him. He was simply desperately circulating the cultivation technique, pouring his cultivation endlessly into the Heavenly Flowers, reaching eleventh-grade.

When the flowers bloomed to eleventh-grade, the Primordial World trembled slightly. The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, and Zhunti all opened their eyes.

Taiqing Laozi wondered: "What could make the Primordial World tremble?" He began to deduce, but could not calculate anything.

He could only helplessly close his eyes and wander in his mind beyond the heavens. The other four saints paid it no mind; the Primordial World was vast and full of wonders, a tremor was not a big deal.

Nuwa was truly shocked at this moment. She hurriedly brought out the Innate Supreme Treasure Qiankun Cauldron and the Seven Heavenly Light Divine Blades, as Innate Supreme Treasures all had the effect of obscuring heavenly secrets.

Feeling it was still not secure, she directly mobilized all the Human Race Destiny, enveloping the entire Shouyang Mountain, before finally feeling at ease.

Su Mu felt he had reached his limit and decided to make one last push, condensing all his remaining strength. His meridians and blood vessels bulged, surging towards the Heavenly Flower.

The last petal revealed itself, twelve petals shining brilliantly.

With the Heavenly Flower condensed, the Earthly Flower and Human Flower naturally followed, all three flowers reaching twelve petals.

Legend had it that Great God Pangu only managed eleven petals. Su Mu's achievement was unprecedented, his potential even greater than Great God Pangu's.

At this moment, the Primordial World began to shake violently. The Will of the Heavenly Dao even manifested, Heavenly Dao power churning in the sky. Dao Ancestor Hongjun exclaimed, "Has some extraordinary figure appeared? The Heavenly Dao is so enraged and uneasy."

The Five Sages also reopened their eyes, "What has happened to alarm even the Heavenly Dao?"

The cultivators of the Primordial World were terrified. This situation was reminiscent of when Buzhou Mountain broke.

At this moment, Su Mu awoke from his cultivation. "Finally, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and with twelve petals! My talent is even higher than Great God Pangu's." Su Mu was genuinely happy this time.

{Ding, mission complete, rewards have been placed in the system space}

Su Mu took out the pitch-black Chaos Bead, extremely excited. This was the Chaos Bead, the only complete Chaos Supreme Treasure!

Just as Su Mu was rejoicing, a powerful Heavenly Dao force directly dispersed the Human Race Destiny of Shouyang Mountain.

Su Mu hurriedly exited his Cave Dwelling and arrived at the plaza in front of Shouyang Palace, where Nuwa was already present.

"Teacher, is it Dao Ancestor Hongjun?" Su Mu cupped his fists.

"Su Mu, Dao Ancestor Hongjun is definitely here because of your twelve-petal bloom. If Dao Ancestor Hongjun makes a move against you, I will protect you even if it costs me my life, with the Red Embroidered Ball in your possession." Nuwa said to Su Mu with a solemn expression.

A warm current surged through Su Mu's heart. Nuwa was treating him so well, willing to risk her life against Dao Ancestor Hongjun for him.

"Thank you, Teacher. Don't worry, Teacher, Dao Ancestor Hongjun definitely won't know about my twelve-petal bloom," Su Mu said emotionally to Nuwa.

"Really? Are you sure Dao Ancestor Hongjun doesn't know?" Nuwa asked doubtfully, looking at Su Mu.

"Yes, Teacher. I am confident that Dao Ancestor Hongjun cannot know," Su Mu said seriously.

"Good." Nuwa believed Su Mu and waited for Dao Ancestor Hongjun, curious about his purpose in coming to Shouyang Mountain.

After dispersing the Human Race Destiny, Dao Ancestor Hongjun appeared in the sky above Shouyang Mountain, gazing at Nuwa.

"Greetings, Teacher. May I ask what brings you here?" Nuwa bowed.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at Nuwa for a long time but couldn't discern anything. He then directly asked, "Nuwa, why did you use the Human Race Destiny to seal Shouyang Mountain? What are you doing?"

Nuwa replied, "Teacher, I am refining the Qiankun Cauldron, which is why I sealed Shouyang Mountain with the Human Race Destiny."

"Refining the Qiankun Cauldron? I lent this Qiankun Cauldron to Nuwa to mend the heavens, not to bestow it upon her. Does she intend to secretly refine it and make it her own Supreme Treasure?"

"But how could refining the Qiankun Cauldron cause the Great Desolation to shake?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun thought.

"Is that so?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at Nuwa and asked.

"Yes, Teacher." Nuwa bowed.

"Alright then, take out the Qiankun Cauldron," Dao Ancestor Hongjun said. Nuwa reluctantly took out the Qiankun Cauldron and handed it to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun took the Qiankun Cauldron and returned.

After this matter ended, Su Mu went into seclusion. The era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors was about to arrive, and only those who reached the peak of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal or above would be qualified to participate.

Before going into seclusion, Su Mu gave three Ginseng Fruits to Sui Ren Shi and the other two.

Su Mu then began his seclusion. Su Mu had three drops of Pangu's Blood Essence and intended to make good use of them, striving to break through to Golden Immortal of the Origin before the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors arrived.

During Su Mu's seclusion, the entire Great Desolation seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force. The sky turned gloomy, with dark clouds gathering, and occasional lightning streaked across the sky.

The living beings on the land felt a sense of oppression and unease, and the source of all this was the gradually increasing Calamity Qi of the Great Desolation.

As time passed, the Calamity Qi of the Great Desolation grew thicker and thicker, like a heavy black fog, permeating the space between heaven and earth.

Many powerful beings in the Great Desolation went into seclusion one after another, avoiding the tribulation.

In the chaotic Purple Cloud Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at the increasing Calamity Qi in the Great Desolation and transmitted a message to the Great Desolation: "The Six Saints shall come to Purple Cloud Palace for a discussion."

Nuwa heard Dao Ancestor Hongjun's transmission and couldn't help but say happily, "Elder Brother, you can finally reincarnate."

With one step, she entered the chaos.

In front of the Purple Cloud Palace, when Nuwa arrived, the Three Pure Ones were already waiting. The Purple Cloud Palace had not yet opened, and the four saints waited until Jieyin and Zhunti arrived.

Zhunti said with a smile, "Apologies, everyone. The journey from the West was long, so we are late."

When the Six Saints were all present, the Purple Cloud Palace opened. Two exquisitely carved boy and girl attendants came out, who were Haotian and Yaochi.

Haotian and Yaochi bowed to the Six Saints: "Greetings, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters."

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, and Zhunti didn't even look at the two and directly entered the Purple Cloud Palace. The two felt a moment of awkwardness.

However, Nuwa walked up to the two of them and took out two Innate Ren Water Flat Peaches, giving them to them. These two Flat Peaches were originally given by the Queen Mother of the West.

"Junior Brother Haotian, Junior Sister Yaochi, these two Flat Peaches are for you. They can satisfy your cravings," Nuwa said with a smile.

The two were overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Nuwa."

Nuwa entered the Purple Cloud Palace, recalling Su Mu's words: "Teacher, when entering the Purple Cloud Palace, you can be a little kinder to Haotian and Yaochi." This was why she showed kindness to the two.

The Six Saints walked up to Dao Ancestor Hongjun and said, "Greetings, Teacher."

Taiqing Laozi said, "Teacher, what is the matter that you summoned us here?"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun said to the Sages, "The Demon Race is withdrawing from the Great Desolation, but the Heavenly Court cannot be without a master for a day. We need to re-establish the Heavenly Court and discuss the selection of the Heavenly Emperor."

Upon hearing this, the faces of all the Sages changed. They knew what this meant. This was not just a change of power, but the establishment of a new order.

Taiqing Laozi spoke first, "Teacher, my disciple Xuandu can be the new Heavenly Emperor."

Primordial Lord said, "Teacher, my disciple Guangchengzi can become the new master of the Heavenly Court."

Tongtian said, "Teacher, my disciple Duobao can also take the position of Heavenly Emperor."

Primordial Lord retorted, "Third Brother, your disciples are all beasts with fur and horns, born from wetness and hatching. What virtue and ability do they have to be the Heavenly Emperor?"

"Second Brother, what do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'beasts with fur and horns, born from wetness and hatching'?"

Jieyin and Zhunti also said, "Yes, Senior Brother Tongtian, Senior Brother Primordial Lord is right. My disciple Maitreya can succeed to the position of Heavenly Emperor."

The five Sages argued incessantly, only Nuwa did not participate in the debate.

This was because Su Mu had previously said that the position of Heavenly Emperor was reserved by Dao Ancestor Hongjun for his own attendant.

Jieyin and Zhunti felt they could not win against the Three Pure Ones, so they said to Nuwa, "Sister Nuwa, who do you think should be the Heavenly Emperor?"

Upon hearing Jieyin and Zhunti's words, the Three Pure Ones also looked at Nuwa.

Nuwa said, "Such a major event should naturally be decided by Teacher. The position of Heavenly Emperor should also be designated by Teacher."

Hearing Nuwa's words, the five Sages suddenly understood and all looked at Hongjun, "Please enlighten us, Dao Ancestor."

Hongjun said, "The position of Heavenly Emperor will be held by Haotian, and Yaochi will serve as the Queen Mother."

The five Sages were all displeased. How could two attendants become the Heavenly Emperor? But since the Dao Ancestor had spoken, the Sages dared not disobey.

Hongjun called the two before him and told them about this matter.

He then gave the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Haotian Mirror to Haotian, and the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Immortal Gathering Banner to Yaochi.

Haotian and Yaochi were overjoyed and quickly bowed deeply, saying, "Many thanks, Master."

"Go," Hongjun waved his hand.

He then said to the six Sages, "The Witch and Demon races are withdrawing from the Great Desolation. The Human Race will be the new protagonists of the Great Desolation."

The Human Race shall have the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors emerge. Only those favored by heaven, possessing extraordinary wisdom and virtue, can become the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

They will lead humanity towards prosperity and harmony, and usher in a new era.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are conferred by the Kongtong Seal, and the Kongtong Seal is evolved from Human Dao Power.

Only those conferred by the Kongtong Seal are the true Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.