The saints had gradually begun to see what made the Human Race extraordinary. Especially during the Human-Demon War, the Human Race had been a newborn race for only tens of thousands of years, yet it had possessed such vast destiny and momentum. That was more than enough to show the race's potential.
But aside from East King Duke, none of them had expected the Human Race to rise to prominence so quickly. The Dao Ancestor's words seemed to imply that the Human Race was destined to become the protagonist of the Primordial World. The Witch and Demon Races had fought for a million years, and now they had nearly destroyed each other. Could it be that they had ultimately paved the way for the Human Race?
The saints were puzzled, but the Dao Ancestor represented the Heavenly Dao. His words could not be questioned.
They all responded respectfully.
"We shall obey our master's decree and the Dao Ancestor's decree!"
Hongjun nodded in satisfaction, then produced an object: the Witch-Slaying Sword, the treasure Di Jun had once used to fight the Witch Clan.
"This is the Witch-Slaying Sword, a weapon of slaughter. The Demon Race once forged it by offering up the flesh and blood of the Human Race. I have since dispelled the resentment within it. Since it was made from the flesh and blood of the Human Race, it should be their sacred sword. Fellow Daoist Yin-Yang, you are the Human Race Saint Master. You shall take charge of it."
East King Duke rose, accepted the sword with a nod, and replied, "Yes!"
Taiqing Laozi, standing nearby, immediately became displeased. He hesitated, then spoke up.
"Master, Yin-Yang Dao Venerable has the title of Saint Teacher, but he has not passed down any teachings among the Human Race. Moreover, he