"Very good."
"Aside from a lack of top-tier combat power, our Human Race's mid-level and lower-level combat strength is second only to the Witch and Demon Clans, and we need not fear any of the Ten Thousand Races."
"How is the progress of the 'gu' cultivation plan I established back then, where 100,000 clansmen in the Immortal (Taiyi) Realm were sent out to temper themselves in the Prehistoric World?"
Nodding, Huang Tian continued to ask.
"Reporting to the leader."
"Of the original 100,000 Immortals (Taiyi), about 1,000 have returned."
"Every clansman in our tribe who has reached the Martial Emperor (Daluo) Realm was part of that original batch of Immortals."
"Therefore, we took the liberty of sending out a new batch of Immortal clansmen to temper themselves in the Prehistoric World every ten thousand years."
"That is why we now have over ten thousand Martial Emperors (Daluo) in the early stages within the tribe."
Sui Ren Shi reported respectfully.
The Three Ancestors of the Human Race had eventually come to understand Huang Tian's painstaking efforts; only life-and-death tempering was the fastest way to improve.
"Pass on my order: immediately recall all clansmen in the Martial Emperor (Daluo) Realm who are currently out training."
"I will use my own lifeblood to connect with the Human Race Destiny and deploy the Taichu Liangyi Array using the supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, to guard the Human King Cities in all four directions."
"Once the array is formed, each Human King City will be able to withstand a Quasi saint in the mid-stage."
"Only a Quasi saint in the late-stage would be difficult to block."
Without hesitation, Huang Tian issued the order.
"Leader, the barrier set by the Holy Mother Sage will not dissipate for another hundred thousand years."
"Even if the Witch and Demon Clans have ulterior motives, is there any need to rush?"
Startled, Sui Ren Shi could not help but ask Huang Tian.
"Nine hundred thousand years ago, the Holy Mother created humans and became a Sage, opening up her dojo, the Wa Huang Palace, in the chaos."
"Afterward, the Holy Mother summoned all the top Great Divine Powers of the Prehistoric World to go and listen to the Path of a Sage."
"At present, top Great Divine Powers like Demon Emperor Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi are still lingering in the chaos."
"However, Dijun and Taiyi did leave behind several Demon Saints to garrison the Lingxiao Treasure Hall in the Thirty-three Heavens, lying in wait."
"The purpose of these Demon Saints, besides guarding against the Twelve Ancestral Witches who did not go to listen to the Dao, is something else."
"There is another major goal: to wait for the Sage's Barrier to dissipate, so that the Demon Saints can arrive in person and annihilate our Human Race."
"I do not know which Demon Saints the Demon Race left behind."
"But even the weakest among the Demon Saints must be at the peak of Daluo."
"The higher-ranked Demon Saints achieved the Quasi saint realm long ago."
"The difference between a Quasi saint and a Daluo is like that of clouds and mud."
"In theory, one Quasi saint can rival one hundred thousand Daluo cultivators."
"Therefore, while these hundred thousand years may seem long, in reality, there is not much time left for our Human Race to prepare."
With eyes like torches, Huang Tian said in a deep voice.
"Leader."
"Then why not recall the Immortal (Taiyi) Realm clansmen who are training outside as well, and have everyone hide inside the four Human King Cities?"
With a tight heart, You Chao Shi said nervously.
"Sui Ren Shi, you tell me."
"Do I want our clansmen to hide back here, or to go into hiding?"
Hearing this, Huang Tian suddenly smiled, his gaze falling upon Sui Ren Shi.
Taken aback by the question, You Chao Shi was completely bewildered.
Is there a difference between hiding back and going into hiding?
"I believe the leader means to go into hiding, rather than just hiding away."
Without hesitation, Sui Ren Shi spoke up.
"Tell me."
"Why is it 'going into hiding' rather than 'hiding away'?"
Smiling and nodding, Huang Tian asked.
"Given our Human Race's overall strength, as long as Demon Emperor Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi do not come, a few mere Demon Saints are not enough to pose a fatal threat to our race."
"In the eyes of the Witch and Demon Clans, their greatest enemy is still each other."
"Furthermore, the Demon Race would never imagine that our Human Race could become strong enough to be second only to them in just nine hundred thousand years."
"At this moment, if our Human Race rashly sticks our heads out and reveals our full strength, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of both the Witch and Demon Clans."
"If we provoke the Witch and Demon Clans to join forces, the Human Race will surely suffer the same fate as the East King Duke did back then."
"Therefore, our race must feign weakness."
"We shall hide all our Immortal (Taiyi) and Martial Emperor (Daluo) experts within the four Human King Cities and wait for the right moment."
"Once the Witch and Demon Clans have both been crippled, our Human Race will reap the rewards as the fisherman."
Not daring to hesitate, Sui Ren Shi spoke up in succession.
"That is true. In nine hundred thousand years, we have developed to a level that even we find hard to believe."
"Once the truth is exposed, I fear our Human Race will become enemies with the entire world."
Hearing this, You Chao Shi could not help but exclaim in shock.
"Since you all understand, let us take action."
"Immediately recall all Martial Emperor (Daluo) and Immortal (Taiyi) clansmen currently abroad."
"The number of Immortal (Taiyi) clansmen remaining outside for training must not exceed one thousand in total."
"As for the Myriad Transformations (Golden Immortal) clansmen, leave fifty million behind, dispersed throughout our various tribes and cities."
Nodding, Huang Tian continued to issue orders.
"Yes, Leader!"
Sui Ren Shi, You Chao Shi, and Zi Yi Shi accepted the command solemnly and quickly went to execute it.
"Step, step."
After the Three Ancestors of the Human Race departed, Huang Tian summoned the Six Human Clan Leaders, all of whom were among the original Innate Human Race.
They were Da Ting Shi, Ge Tian Shi, Li Lu Shi, Hao Ying Shi, Wu Huai Shi, and Zhu Xiang Shi.
"We pay respects to our supreme leader!"
Da Ting Shi and the others knelt on one knee respectfully, saluting Huang Tian with solemnity.
"Do you know why, among the many clan leaders of our race, I have summoned only the six of you?"
With a gaze like a torch, Huang Tian asked in a deep voice.
"We do not know."
Shaking their heads, Da Ting Shi and the others looked completely bewildered.
"Although your cultivation is only at the Immortal (Taiyi) realm, the six of you have forged your own unique paths of martial arts, and your potential is immense."
"Da Ting Shi, your Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are fierce and domineering, capable of pushing your physical strength to its absolute limit."
"Furthermore, when you strike, the roar of dragons echoes through heaven and earth, capable of suppressing the enemy's Nascent Soul."
"Ge Tian Shi, you excel with the long sword; your Yue Maiden Sword Technique can pierce through anything."
"Li Lu Shi, you excel with the long blade; your Seven Absolute Blades of Severing Emotion are unparalleled in slaughter."
"Hao Ying Shi, you excel with the sword; your Holy Spirit Sword Technique can slay demons and purge all evil and filth."
"Wu Huai Shi, your Taixu Sword Technique is peerless in its ferocity, using raw power to break through finesse and shatter all things."
"Zhu Xiang Shi, you excel with the long blade; your Purple Thunder Blade Technique is unrivaled in the world."
"By channeling lightning into the blade and drawing down the Nine Heavens Purple Thunder to temper your body, you can achieve the unity of man and blade, where the blade strikes and the thunder follows, resulting in terrifying destructive power."
With a burning gaze, Huang Tian addressed the six Human Clan Leaders.
As he finished speaking, Huang Tian waved his hand, and six top-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures radiating brilliant light appeared before them.
"Da Ting Shi, since you excel in palm techniques, I bestow upon you the Myriad Buddhas Pilgrimage Gauntlets."
"Ge Tian Shi, since you excel with the long sword, I bestow upon you the Heaven Crystal Sword."
"Li Lu Shi, since you excel with the long blade, I bestow upon you the Snow Drinker Mad Blade."
"Hao Ying Shi, I bestow upon you the Peerless Good Sword."
"Wu Huai Shi, I bestow upon you the Sword of Defeat and Demise."
"Zhu Xiang Shi, I bestow upon you the Thunder Emperor Blade."
With a wave of Huang Tian's hand, the six top-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures descended before Da Ting Shi and the others.
"Thank you, Leader, for your grace!"
Da Ting Shi and the others were ecstatic, thanking Huang Tian respectfully.
Six top-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures that perfectly matched their martial arts divine abilities were far too rare and precious.
"Rise."
"Here are six drops of Pangu Blood Essence, one for each of you."
"Take these drops of Pangu Blood Essence and head to the Spirit Transformation Hall to enter seclusion and break through."
"Unless you reach the Martial Emperor (Daluo) realm, you are not permitted to step one foot out of the Spirit Transformation Hall!"
Waving his hand, Huang Tian continued his bestowals.
"Yes, Leader!"
Putting away the spiritual treasures and Pangu Blood Essence, Da Ting Shi and the others stepped into the Spirit Transformation Hall without the slightest hesitation.
Watching Da Ting Shi and the others depart, Huang Tian's gaze was burning and thoughtful.
The Kongtong Seal manifested of its own accord, radiating brilliant golden light in all directions, while the Human Race Myriad Manifestations Diagram appeared around it, majestic and vast.
"Do not let me down."
Huang Tian muttered to himself.
Choosing the six of them, including Da Ting Shi, was no accident; it was the guidance of the Kongtong Seal.
They bore the weight of a greater portion of the Human Race Destiny.
The increase in strength for Da Ting Shi and the others would not only enhance the overall combat power of the human race but also cause the Human Race Destiny to surge.
With so many benefits gained in one stroke, why wouldn't he do it?
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