Fuxi stepped forward and bowed slightly.
"Master, this disciple is willing to go."
"To protect the Five Emperors, protect Humanity Merit, and protect those three Sage Fruit Positions."
Shennong followed closely behind and bowed.
"This disciple is willing to go as well."
Xuanyuan stepped forward, Xuanyuan Sword held across before him.
"This disciple is willing to go as well."
The Three Sovereigns all volunteered.
Their gazes held determination, resolve, and an unchanging sense of responsibility that had endured for countless yuanhui.
Because they were the Human Race Saint Emperors.
Because protecting the Human Race was their duty.
Because ensuring the Five Emperors took their rightful positions was what they were meant to do.
Xuandu looked at the three of them and nodded slightly.
"Good."
"You three will secretly protect the Five Emperors."
"Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Emperor Ku, Yao, and Shun each reside in a different region."
"You three will each guard one place. Fuxi, go east. Shennong, go south. Xuanyuan, go north."
"As for the west and the center, I have my own arrangements."
Fuxi nodded. "This disciple obeys."
Shennong nodded. "This disciple obeys."
Xuanyuan nodded. "This disciple obeys."
The three straightened and turned to leave.
Suiren Shi suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
The Three Sovereigns halted and turned back.
Suiren Shi rose, his aged face filled with resolve.
"Master, this disciple is willing to go as well."
Youchao Shi rose, mysterious light flowing around him.
"This disciple is willing to go as well."
Ziyi Shi rose, plain light swirling around him.
"This disciple is willing to go as well."
The Three Ancestors all volunteered.
Their gazes held fighting spirit, anticipation, and passion that had not faded through countless yuanhui.
They were the ancestors of the Human Race.
They were the Human Race's earliest protectors.
They had witnessed the Human Race grow from