Laozi and Nuwa's expressions changed dramatically, their pupils contracting.
Indeed!
What Gu Changqing had taken out was none other than the Kongtong Seal.
Nuwa was the Holy Mother of the Human Race, while Laozi was the Leader of the Human Sect.
Both had long glimpsed heaven's secrets and sensed that the Kongtong Seal would emerge among humanity. It was the symbol of the Human Emperor, as well as an artifact capable of anchoring humanity's fortune.
But before this, Laozi had already searched throughout humanity without finding any trace of the Kongtong Seal.
Nuwa's divinations had revealed nothing but a shroud of mist, leaving her unable to grasp the truth.
Neither had expected to see this treasure in Gu Changqing's hands now.
Laozi's heart immediately grew heavy, and his expression turned ugly.
So this was the source of Gu Changqing's confidence.
With the Kongtong Seal in hand, he held something that surpassed even the Three Human Sacred Artifacts.
In that case, even if Laozi obtained all three sacred artifacts, the situation would still work against the Human Sect.
Meanwhile, Nuwa looked at the utterly unruffled Gu Changqing, deep in thought.
Presumably, this is why humanity's fortune has been flowing toward the Interception Sect.
Understanding dawned on her.
No wonder humanity's fortune had previously surged toward the Interception Sect-or, more precisely, toward Gu Changqing.
Not even a Sage could stop it.
With the Kongtong Seal supporting him, his claim was legitimate and rightful.
Boom!
Suddenly, at that very moment, the previously silent Laozi struck.
"Insolent wretch! The Kongtong Seal is humanity's supreme treasure. What right do you have to wield it?"
"This treasure should belong to me!"
With an angry shout, Laozi thrust out a palm. Terrifying laws and order swirled around it as he reached straight for the Kongtong Seal in