NABC Chapter 610 We are not allowed to... leave together as a group of eight?
Chapter 610 We are not allowed to... leave together as a group of eight?
Heaven!
Heaven will not allow it!
It does not allow these eight of the human race's top combatants to escape at the same time!
This will disrupt the "balance" it has established! This will cause the human race, the one it has chosen as the protagonist of the world, to completely escape its control!
"not good!"
Emperor Fuxi reacted instantly, his face turned ashen, and he roared.
"Stop! Changsheng! Stop!"
How could he forget that there is a Heavenly Dao above them!
They were too optimistic, thinking that with the Kongtong Seal they could do whatever they wanted.
But they forgot that in the face of absolute power, any scheme is pale and powerless.
Although the Kongtong Seal is a supreme treasure of humanity, it is not yet a true chaotic spiritual treasure and cannot completely contend with the Heavenly Dao.
If all eight are forced to escape at the same time, what awaits them is not freedom, but the merciless annihilation of Heaven!
At that time, not only will they die, but Chen Changsheng, and even the entire human race, will be buried with him!
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng felt a chill run down his spine.
He acted decisively, immediately severing the Kongtong Seal's complete control over the human race's destiny.
As he moved, the Heavenly Dao Will that enveloped the entire Fire Cloud Cave slowly retreated, carrying a hint of resentment.
Once again, tranquility returned to the cavern.
However, the atmosphere instantly plummeted from ecstasy to freezing point.
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, one by one, were pale-faced, and the glimmer of hope that had just been ignited in their eyes was once again mercilessly extinguished.
"In the end... it still doesn't work?"
Yu the Great sat down heavily on the ground, muttering to himself in a daze.
The sheer magnitude of the fall from the clouds to the bottom was almost unbearable for even this tough man.
The other sages also remained silent, creating an extremely oppressive atmosphere.
"No."
Just then, Chen Changsheng's voice broke the deathly silence once again.
He looked at the crowd, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"It's not impossible."
"Heaven's will does not forbid you from leaving."
"It simply won't allow all eight of you to leave together!"
These words shocked everyone present.
All eyes were once again focused on Chen Changsheng!
"Are you not allowed to...leave together as a group of eight?"
A sharp light suddenly flashed in Emperor Fuxi's eyes, and he instantly grasped the key point in Chen Changsheng's words!
His eyes, which had become somewhat dull with disappointment, lit up once again!
Yes!
The Heavenly Dao's will just descended as a warning, not an immediate act of annihilation.
This shows that there is still room for maneuver!
What Heaven fears is the simultaneous birth of these eight top-tier Quasi-Saints. This power is enough to overturn the entire prehistoric world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall structure or pattern of the world) and completely free the human race from its control.
But what if only one or two go out?
One or two top-tier quasi-saints, though powerful, are still within the tolerance range of the Heavenly Dao and are not enough to fundamentally shake the "destiny" it has set!
"I see!"
Emperor Xuanyuan also realized what was happening. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from excitement.
"The way of Heaven is flawed; there is always a glimmer of hope! It cannot block all paths!"
"It won't allow us all to escape, but it has tacitly allowed... one of us to get out!"
One!
When this word was uttered by Xuanyuan.
The atmosphere in the entire cave was ignited once again!
Although this result was far from their initial expectation of having all eight players emerge.
But having something is better than having nothing!
If even one of them manages to escape, it means they've broken free from this cage that has lasted for billions of years! It means that humanity now has one more truly top-tier combatant who can walk the earth!
The significance of this is equally profound!
"One at a time! It's better than all of us being trapped and dying in this godforsaken place!"
Da Yu slapped his thigh and stood up abruptly. Once again, a hearty smile appeared on his dignified face.
"Damn it, just being able to get some fresh air and see the world, even if I'm alone, is worth it!"
His words expressed the sentiments of everyone.
The flame of hope that had just been extinguished reignited in a more intense and rational way.
They no longer dreamed of instant success, but began to work diligently to fight for that one and only chance of survival!
"Chang Sheng, do you mean that as long as we control the number and only allow one person to escape at a time, the Heavenly Dao won't interfere?"
Emperor Fuxi looked at Chen Changsheng and confirmed.
Chen Changsheng nodded.
"That's right, and it can't be a series of trips in a short period of time."
"Each time someone leaves, a long interval is needed to allow the human race's fortune and the laws of Heaven to readjust and stabilize. Otherwise, it will also attract the vigilance of Heaven."
He's just making empty promises to Heaven, creating a time window for things to develop.
If we release one today and another tomorrow, Heaven will definitely not allow it.
But if we release one this time, and then wait hundreds or thousands of years, until the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is over and the heavenly secrets are stable, then we can secretly release another one.
At that time, Heaven might just turn a blind eye.
"We understand."
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were all ancient monsters who had lived for countless eons, so they naturally understood this principle immediately.
They have now completely calmed down.
After the initial euphoria, rational planning follows.
Since there is only one spot available, the selection of the first person to go out is of paramount importance.
He must be the strongest, the most level-headed, and the one who best represents the sages of their human race, striving for the greatest benefit for the entire human race in the outside world.
For a moment, all eight human sages fell silent.
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with complex emotions.
Who doesn't want to go out?
Who doesn't want to regain their freedom?
But they also know that this spot represents not only freedom, but also a heavy responsibility.
"I'll go first."
In the end, it was Emperor Xuanyuan who was the first to step forward.
His voice was powerful and resonant, carrying an undeniable authority.
"I am the Human Emperor, the ruler of war and slaughter. Now that the Great Tribulation of the Gods has begun, and humanity is in dire straits, it is time for me to act!"
What he said makes sense.
Among the Three Sovereigns, Fuxi was good at divination, Shennong was good at farming, and Xuanyuan was the true God of War!
Wielding the Xuanyuan Sword, he unified the human race and defeated Chiyou. Among the eight, his combat strength was definitely among the best.
Sending him out would indeed provide the human race, which is currently in the midst of a great calamity, with the most direct and powerful military support.
"inappropriate."
However, Emperor Fuxi shook his head and rejected his proposal.
"Xuanyuan, your temperament is too fierce, and your killing intent is too strong. In this great calamity, the heavenly secrets are in chaos, and cause and effect are entangled. If you go out, you will easily be drawn into it and become tainted with boundless karma, which would not be good for you."
"In my opinion, I should be the one to take the first spot."
Fuxi stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"I am proficient in divination. Once I leave, I will be able to better understand the secrets of heaven, avoid risks, and secretly plan and strategize for the benefit of our human race."
"This is much safer than you going out to fight and kill."
"Fuxi, you old codger, all you do is calculate, calculate, calculate! By the time you're done calculating, it'll be too late!"
Yu the Great was displeased and said, sticking his neck out.
"In my opinion, it's best for me to go out! I've done a great job controlling the floods and have accumulated immeasurable merit; even Heaven wouldn't dare to easily touch me! Once I'm out there, I'll stand at the gates of Xiqi City, and let's see if Ji Fa still dares to rebel!"
"You're going out? All you do is drink! Don't mess things up!"
"What did you say?"
"..."
In an instant, the entire cave hall was filled with a great deal of noise.
The eight human sages, who would have impressed even saints in the outside world, were now like a group of children fighting over a toy, each puffing out their beards and glaring at the other, none of them willing to concede to the other.
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to go out.
Everyone felt that they were the most suitable candidate.
Chen Changsheng looked at this scene, which could be described as a "miracle of the ages," and was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
He knew that what they were fighting for was not personal gain, but public good.
Everyone wants to contribute to humanity in their own way.
"Alright! Stop arguing!"
Just as they were arguing fiercely, Shennong, the Earth God who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
His voice carried a calming power, instantly silencing the noisy cave hall.
All eyes were focused on the kind-faced elder.
Shennong slowly scanned the crowd, and finally, his gaze fell on Chen Changsheng.
He looked at Chen Changsheng and gave him a gentle smile.
"What's the point of us arguing here?"
"Have we forgotten who brought all this hope?"
"Who found this Kongtong Seal?"
His words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly sobering everyone present up.
Yes!
They were so focused on arguing about who should go out that they forgot that all of this was because of Chen Changsheng!
Without Chen Changsheng, they would still be in this godforsaken place, continuing their endless prison life.
Without Chen Changsheng, they wouldn't even dare to dream of sending one away, let alone sending one away!
In an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Chen Changsheng.
That gaze was filled with complexity.
There was gratitude, guilt, and a hint of...decision.
Chen Changsheng felt a little uneasy under their gazes, and his heart skipped a beat, with a bad premonition.
"My esteemed predecessors, why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Immortality".
Emperor Fuxi looked at him, his expression becoming more solemn than ever before.
"We old guys discussed it."
"This Kongtong Seal is something you found; it is destined for you."
"Moreover, we have staked the future of our human race entirely on you."
He paused, then uttered a sentence, word by word, that instantly caused Chen Changsheng's brain to shut down.
"Therefore, you shall refine this Kongtong Seal!"
"Should...should I refine it?"
Chen Changsheng was completely dumbfounded.
He pointed to his nose, looking incredulous, wondering if he had misheard.
Are you kidding me?
Let me refine the Kongtong Seal?
This is the Kongtong Seal! The number one treasure of the human race! An unparalleled token that holds the power of humanity and can depose and install human emperors!
Whoever controls this thing controls the destiny of the entire human race and becomes the de facto supreme ruler of the human race!
The weight of his power and the prestige of his position are so great that even the Heavenly Saints would be envious to the point of madness!
Now, they actually say they want to hand over this treasure to me to refine?
This is... this is too extravagant!
This isn't an investment anymore; it's like giving away the entire company!
"My esteemed predecessors, you must not!"
Chen Changsheng was suddenly jolted awake and wanted to refuse without thinking.
"This is a priceless treasure of humanity, concerning the very fate of the entire human race. What merit do I, a mere youth, possess to dare lay a finger on it!"
It's not that he's being pretentious, it's just that this thing is way too hot to handle!
He had no doubt that as soon as the news of his attempt to refine the Kongtong Seal got out, those Heavenly Dao Saints would rush over without hesitation and tear him apart alive!
A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime!
He understands this principle.
"You deserve it!"
Emperor Xuanyuan gave a low shout, his voice carrying an undeniable majesty.
He stared intently at Chen Changsheng and said in a deep voice.
"Chang Sheng, don't underestimate yourself!"
"You created the 'Human Emperor's Scripture' for the human race, continuing the lineage of the Human Emperor; this is an immense merit!"
"You supported Emperor Xin, defying fate with humanity—this is boundless courage!"
"Now, you have found the Kongtong Seal for us, bringing us hope of escape. This is an unparalleled achievement!"
"In terms of merit, spirit, and achievements, looking at the entire human race, besides a few old fellows like us, who is more qualified than you to wield this seal?"
Xuanyuan's words were resounding and impassioned.
This completely baffled Chen Changsheng.
Am I really that awesome?
How come I didn't even know?
"But……"
Chen Changsheng wanted to say something more.
"No buts!"
Emperor Fuxi waved his hand, interrupting him.
He looked at Chen Changsheng with deep eyes, as if he could see through all the worries in his heart.
"We know what you're worried about."
"You fear that wielding this seal will make you a target of public criticism and attract the covetousness of sages, right?"
Chen Changsheng remained silent.
Dealing with these old foxes is exhausting; you can't hide anything from them.
"Chang Sheng, your concerns are not without merit."
Fuxi sighed and spoke slowly.
"But have you ever considered that from the moment you became a protector of the Xuanmen, a celestial deity of the Heavenly Court, and the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty, you have already stood at the forefront of the storm, becoming the biggest 'variable' in this great calamity!"
"Whether you like it or not, you have been drawn into this game and become the focus of attention for all parties."
"In this situation, do you feel that hiding your true abilities will make you safer?"
"Or is it that having a trump card that even a saint would fear makes you safer?"
Fuxi's words struck Chen Changsheng's heart like a series of heavy hammer blows.