Yet even now, many in the Three Realms still spoke of the Three Sovereigns with utmost reverence, and during holidays and festivals, they would offer them greetings.
That was because the Three Sovereigns had once contributed greatly to the Three Realms. They had also promoted and cared deeply for many immortals and gods within the Three Realms, helping them tremendously.
That was why everyone revered the Three Sovereigns.
Thus, during the great struggle in the Three Realms long ago, everyone had made one of the Three Sovereigns' colleagues the Jade Emperor.
Standing before the entrance to Fire Cloud Cave and listening to everyone speak, the Jade Emperor could not help recalling the glorious age of the Three Sovereigns. He felt deeply moved.
"Our age of the Three Sovereigns vanished long ago. Now there is only the struggle between the Dao Sect and the Buddhist Sect. Look at the Three Realms—what a complete mess. Do none of you feel even the slightest unease or guilt?" the Jade Emperor suddenly asked, looking at them.
Everyone was stunned by the Jade Emperor's question.
Naturally, these people were dissatisfied with the current state of the Three Realms. What they preferred was the world of the Three Sovereigns' golden age. They also believed themselves capable and powerful; if they acted, they would surely be able to change the Three Realms.
But because the Three Sovereigns forbade them from leaving and from involving themselves in this conflict, they could only remain here.
"We are all disciples of the Three Sovereigns. Now that the Three Realms have become such a mess, aren't you worried?" the Jade Emperor asked again.
"But what can we do? The Three Realms have long ceased to be our Three Realms," one disciple said.
The others nodded as well. Though unwilling, they had