Xuandu stood before the Samsara Seal, his green robes fluttering lightly, black hair cascading over his shoulders.
Thoughts flashed through his mind.
Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Heavenly Dao's Predetermined Number.
Human Dao Awakening.
All of it had long been part of his plan.
He simply had not expected that Zhen Yuanzi and Nether River's attainment of the Dao would also be tied to this.
"Empress."
Xuandu spoke:
"When will the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors emerge?"
Houtu shook her head:
"Hard to say."
"Heavenly Dao's Predetermined Number is not something I can influence."
"However..."
She paused, her gaze deepening:
"Fuxi has already entered reincarnation and been reborn as a human."
"He will be the Heavenly Emperor."
"The day his cultivation is complete and his merit fulfilled will be the day the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors begins."
Xuandu nodded slightly at her words.
Fuxi.
Nuwa's elder brother, an Innate Deity at the Quasi-Saint Peak.
He had entered reincarnation, been reborn as a human, and become Human Race Saint Emperor.
This was the path Xuandu had personally pointed out to him.
The era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors was about to begin.
"Empress."
Xuandu spoke:
"This disciple understands."
"When the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors take their places, on the day of Human Dao Awakening, Zhen Yuanzi and Nether River will attain the Dao."
Houtu nodded:
"Precisely."
"Before then, you must make your preparations."
"Though the Heavenly Dao will be held in check, Dao Ancestor Hongjun..."
She paused, her gaze deepening:
"Will not stand by and watch."
Xuandu smiled faintly.
The smile was slight, yet it carried the calm understanding of one who could see through everything.
"Rest assured, Empress."
"This disciple never fights an unprepared battle."
"If Dao Ancestor Hongjun wishes to act, this