Laozi let out a soft sigh and was the first to speak. "The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors amount to only eight positions.
"Among my disciples, there is only Xuandu.
"As long as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors can return to their positions smoothly, I ask for nothing more."
At this point, Laozi's voice remained calm, yet carried its own weight:
"In such a situation, as the Senior Brother, I should yield and not contend for these positions.
"Second Brother, Third Brother, would you hear me out?"
Laozi's initiative in stepping back immediately dispelled much of the faintly rising tension between Yuanshi and Tongtian.
For Laozi, as long as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors returned to their positions smoothly and the Human Race's luck surged, the Human Religion would benefit even more.
The Human Religion had only Laozi and Xuandu to share its luck.
Even if Xuandu did not become the Teacher of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, it would have little effect on his cultivation.
On the contrary, if some Saint lost his head and acted on impulse during this time, causing trouble for no reason;
and thereby hindered the Human Race's development, Laozi would be the one most unable to sit still.
The Literary Sect, Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and Western Religion could still seek out other races to spread their teachings to, even if the Human Race declined.
The luck of all living beings would always exist. Prosperity and decline cycled endlessly; when one race weakened, another would inevitably rise.
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors focused on teaching and transforming, while Nüwa did not personally teach and transform anyone.
As long as the Human Race existed, she would receive an endless share of its luck.
As for who taught and transformed the Human