Heaven and Earth seethed, erupting in an uproar!
It was not merely because a Human Emperor was about to emerge among the humans.
It was also because Laozi and Yuanshi had suddenly spoken up at this moment.
After all, as far as all living beings knew, even the Human Sect had long since severed its ties with the humans.
Let alone Yuanshi's Chan Sect.
The emergence of a Human Emperor was certainly a joyous occasion for humanity.
But shouldn't the one appearing have been Ji Ren-or rather, Gu Changqing?!
Even Nuwa manifesting in the world would have been perfectly justified.
Only Laozi and Yuanshi's appearance had caught everyone completely off guard.
Immediately afterward, however, some mighty experts realized what was happening.
"So that's it! So that's it!"
"It seems humanity's advancement wasn't some blessing bestowed by the Heavenly Dao in recognition of them!"
"All of this might well be the work of the two Sages, Laozi and Yuanshi."
At these words, everyone's expression shifted as realization dawned.
Exactly!
Only that explanation made sense!
After all, from ancient times to the present, the Heavenly Dao had never manifested in person to elevate any race so openly.
But if Sages were responsible, it made perfect sense.
Or, viewed from another angle...
Laozi and Yuanshi should not have been so excited about the emergence of a Human Emperor.
But if the Human and Chan Sects stood to profit from it, that was another matter entirely.
Having understood this, everyone could not help sighing.
"Alas, Laozi and Yuanshi are scheming to seize humanity's fortune again."
"It seems strife will rise once more between Heaven and Earth."
As they spoke, everyone looked toward the Interception Sect with both anticipation and a measure of worry.
What humanity meant to Gu Changqing went without saying.
How could