Now that the order had been broken, Taishang Laojun and the others would no longer be restricted by the Carefree Great Emperor and his people. What was more, they now had so many newly emerged forces under their command.
From here on, they would have much greater freedom. They would no longer need to act as timidly as before, bound by unified rules.
"In a hundred years, the old and new currents of fortune will shift. Whoever can seize control of this fortune will become the next ruler. Do you all understand?" Patriarch Hongjun asked, looking at Taishang Laojun and the others.
Taishang Laojun and the others were all startled upon hearing this. Naturally, they understood.
A shift between old and new fortune meant that some people would fail or fall, while new people would emerge to control the Three Realms.
Just as the Ancient Heavenly Court had fallen before, partly because Taishang Laojun and the others had sown discord, but also because of the shift between old and new fortune. These two factors had led to the fall of the Ancient Heavenly Court and the Ancestral Witches.
Now, Taishang Laojun and the others were the leaders of the Three Realms. When the old and new fortunes shifted, they would certainly be the first to be affected.
However, as long as they defended their position well, there would not be any major problems. So long as they could control the new fortune, they would neither fail nor fall.
"When the old and new fortunes shift, I hope the few of you can seize control of the new fortune and not let others take it. Otherwise, it will be a world-destroying blow to you," Patriarch Hongjun said again. He remained deeply concerned about this matter.
Taishang Laojun and the others nodded