CHAPTER 1971: CHAPTER 1238: THE ERA OF PRIMORDIAL CHAOS BEGINS (PART 2)

Yes, in the New Era, the cultivation of Saints is no longer the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal but the Infinite Daluo Golden Immortal.

And in the future, as the Original Source of Heaven and Earth in the Prehistoric World becomes increasingly profound, the cultivation of Saints will also grow stronger. It’s not impossible for them to possess the strength of the Chaos Realm.

"It should be this way!"

Hearing Jiang Chen’s explanation, everyone, regardless of their inner thoughts, accepted his explanation outwardly.

What Jiang Chen said made sense, after all, if no one could defeat the Saints, that indeed would be unreasonable.

"This is cultivation granted by the Heavenly Dao, not obtained through personal hard work. Similar to fate, once the sacred position is lost, one will immediately revert to their original form."

"Therefore, even becoming a Saint, one cannot abandon practice and must continue cultivating diligently."

Suddenly, the Tao Ancestor appeared, continuing to explain.

Hearing him say this, the dissatisfaction in people’s hearts eased considerably.

When you think about it, if your billion-year hard work can’t compare to someone else obtaining a sacred position, anyone in that position would feel dissatisfied.

"With greater power comes greater responsibility."

"In the New Era, although the power of Saints has increased, so have the restrictions. Acting recklessly as in the Old Era is clearly impossible."

"As for the restrictions, I won’t say much. Those who wish to know can experience it by becoming a Saint themselves."

Jiang Chen silently added on the side.

Learning from previous lessons, how could the Heavenly Dao not impose restrictions on Saints?

Their power has indeed increased, but they can do fewer things. Trying to use the power of saints for personal gain isn’t completely impossible, but it’s a challenge multiplied countless times.

"We Saints act on behalf of Heaven and would never commit acts harmful to the Prehistoric World."

Hearing the conversation, Duobao woke from his enlightenment and quickly said.

Hearing his words, everyone fell silent. Words like this are fine to hear, but only a fool would believe them. When the Six Saints first became Saints, they said the same thing.

But what was the result? If Jiang Chen hadn’t emerged, who knows what the Prehistoric World would have become.

"The duty of Saints is to assist the Heavenly Emperor in maintaining the order of Heaven and Earth in the Prehistoric World and to suppress those who seek to disrupt it."

"Apart from this, Saints must not interfere in the development of the Prehistoric World due to their competition over fate."

No one spoke up, but the Tao Ancestor reminded Duobao of the duties of Saints and also reminded the other Saints.

The era is different now. Previously, without a Heavenly Emperor, Saints had vast powers and were practically minor Heavenly Emperors. But now that the Heavenly Emperor has arrived, the power that rested with the Saints has been taken back, and naturally, they no longer have the qualification to interfere in the development of the Prehistoric World.

In this New Era, Saints are protectors of Heaven and Earth in the Prehistoric World. Their purpose is to safeguard it from destruction instead of governing it as the Heavenly Dao once did.

"Yes!"

Duobao bowed in acknowledgment. He also understood that the situation was different now, and the era of invincible Saints was long over.

Now, above the Saints, there are not only the Tao Ancestors but the Heavenly Emperor too. If Saints act as recklessly as before, their outcome will not be favorable.

"Duobao, also Taiqing Yuanshi, Jie Yin, and Zhunti, I have another word to remind you. Times have changed, and now, Saints will face punishment even if they lose their path, potentially losing their sacred position and falling into the Ruined Land."

Having advised Duobao, the Tao Ancestor addressed the remaining Saints. This clearly reflects lessons learned and the establishment of a reward and punishment system for the Saints.

Previously, Saints were arrogant because they knew that even if they made mistakes, no one could punish them. But things are different now. If they indeed make a mistake, they will still face punishment. In severe cases, they might even be cast into the Ruined Land, never to be reborn.

The Ruined Land, the most filthy and dangerous place in the world. Falling into it would subject even a Saint to tremendous hardships; such punishment is not mild.

"Yes!"

Hearing the Tao Ancestor’s words, the Saints present were moved, but they dared not refute and could only bow in acknowledgment.

"Thus, I have nothing more to say."

After speaking, the Tao Ancestor looked at Jiang Chen. He had said all that needed to be said, and now it was up to Jiang Chen to see if there were any remaining instructions.

"What the Tao Ancestor said aligns with my intentions. If there are no objections from you fellow Daoists, proceed to the Supreme Heaven. The ten-thousand-year agreement has arrived, and you should be on your way."

The Tao Ancestor had said everything, and Jiang Chen had nothing more to add, so he instructed everyone to proceed to the Supreme Heaven.

"Indeed, indeed!"

As soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking, Ren Zu thought of something, suddenly burst into laughter, and then disappeared from where he was, appearing outside the Supreme Heaven and striding within.

At the moment Ren Zu set foot in the Supreme Heaven, his body suddenly began to disintegrate, transforming into numerous Dao and reason, resonating, interacting, and melding with the Supreme Heaven.

"This is..."

Those who were about to set off were all taken aback, as they realized that Ren Zu was about to break through, stepping into the realm of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.

Rumble!

Just as this thought rose in their minds, Ren Zu broke through, and a powerful aura emanated from above, spreading instantaneously across the vast Prehistoric land.

The myriad races of Heaven and Earth, except for the Human Race, were all greatly shocked. But for the Human Race, it was different; they felt their blood boiling, burning, and continuously surging with power.

Many in the Human Race broke through their cultivation at this moment. Even those who didn’t break through felt their strength increase significantly, even their potential had become stronger.

The Human Race’s breakthrough was rapid, without encountering any obstacles. The skyrocketing aura stabilized in no time.

"Primordial Chaos 9th Level!"

"The foundation of Ren Zu is truly astounding."

After Ren Zu’s breakthrough, sounds of admiration rose from the people, filled with astonishment and envy.

But quickly, they were no longer envious because they were about to break through themselves.

Ren Zu broke through by entering the Supreme Heaven, and seeing this, others seemed to understand something and followed suit into the Supreme Heaven.

Then, like Ren Zu, their bodies first disintegrated into Dao and reason, subsequently sublimating through resonance with the Supreme Heaven, stepping into the Realm of Primordial Chaos.

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble...

Powerful auras emanated continuously, sweeping and rolling over the Prehistoric vastness from above. All beings of Heaven and Earth felt increasingly pressured, as if they couldn’t catch their breath.

It was at this time, with a wave of his hand, Jiang Chen instantly cleared all the anomalies caused by everyone’s breakthrough, lightening the pressure on all beings.

"The Era of Primordial has already arrived!"

"I wonder who will be the first to step into the Infinite Creation Realm."

Jiang Chen and the Tao Ancestor stood outside the Zixiao Palace, silently watching the Supreme Heaven. Everyone’s breakthrough was within their expectations.

Everyone had long met the conditions to break through. Their delay was due to deliberate suppression by Heaven and Earth. This paved the way for the Saints, allowing the Era of Primordial to begin only after the birth of a new Saint.

It could also be said that this allowed the new Saints to herald the beginning of the Era of Primordial.

Thus, the moment Duobao became a Saint, the suppression on everyone vanished, and upon the impact of Supreme Heaven, they naturally broke through.

"Tao Ancestor, the Era of Primordial has opened. The upcoming Prehistoric World is bound to be chaotic for a while. Under normal circumstances, as the Heavenly Emperor, I should oversee the Prehistoric World at this time."

"But currently, the Thunder Marsh remains hidden from sight, and recently I’ve felt a premonition that something is about to happen to Thunder Marsh. If it can’t be found soon, it might never be retrieved."

"Therefore, in the coming period, my main focus will be on searching for Thunder Marsh’s whereabouts. Matters of the Prehistoric World will have to trouble the Tao Ancestor greatly."

As everyone was breaking through, Jiang Chen suddenly spoke to the Tao Ancestor.

This should have been the Saints’ responsibility, yet Jiang Chen entrusted it to the Tao Ancestor, showing his distrust of the Saints.