Nearly two hundred thousand years have passed since General Zhenwu reincarnated.

General Zhenwu has not returned, and Cao Ya has no idea how he is doing now.

But this amount of time is not unusual; some immortals and gods have been reincarnated over hundreds of millions of years!

In the realm of immortals, undercurrents were surging, with the states of Jin and Chu respectively supporting the states of Wu and Yue in their competition.

But what happened next was beyond everyone's expectations, even the gods and immortals watching were very surprised.

After Sun Tzu and Wu Zixu joined the Wu Kingdom, it became increasingly powerful. In addition, the King of Wu worked hard to strengthen the kingdom, while the King of Chu was incompetent and lacked both civil and military prowess. The Wu army even managed to capture the capital of Chu!

Afterwards, Shen Baoxu wept before the Qin court, appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them.

Finally, they persuaded the Qin state to intervene and rescue the Chu state, a neighboring state by marriage.

With the addition of the states of Jin and Qi, who were also unwilling, the state of Wu completely destroyed the state of Chu, greatly increasing its strength.

In addition, to the south of Wu, there was the threat of Yue, and because Chu was a large and difficult territory to conquer, if they were to insist on occupying it, they would easily fall into a protracted war. The King of Wu summoned his ministers to discuss the matter and decided to withdraw his troops.

Soon after, the King of Wu changed. The new King of Wu was determined to emulate Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, and King Zhuang of Chu, and wanted to achieve hegemony for the state of Wu. He planned to go north to meet with the Allied Powers.

As a result, King Goujian of Yue endured hardship and humiliation, then turned the tables and defeated the State of Wu, directly annexing it!

Unfortunately, the population of Yue was smaller than that of Wu. Even with the suppression of powerful states, the annexation of Yue could slowly integrate over time, but the possibility of Yue going north to contend for hegemony was truly gone.

The two hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, the State of Chu, suffered a significant decline in power due to the war between Wu and Chu.

The state of Jin remained powerful, but the royal power had fallen into the hands of others, and the six ministers had risen to power. In the end, through various alliances and power struggles, only the three families of Han, Zhao and Wei remained, and they divided up the state of Jin.

Thus, the Spring and Autumn Period ended, and the Warring States Period began.

In the realm of the ancient philosophers, countless outstanding individuals have emerged, their brilliance shining brightly throughout the world!

Meanwhile, the wars among the feudal lords entered a fierce stage. In order to strengthen their countries, they annexed small and weak countries and plotted unification, and various reforms emerged one after another.

The reason why the conflict wasn't as intense during the Spring and Autumn Period was because the Zhou royal family in Luoyang still held some authority. Even when a hegemon rose to power, there were concerns that prevented them from proposing a strategy of unification.

Otherwise, they would be besieged by the feudal lords of the world, and even the ancient states of Jin and Chu could not withstand it.

However, the three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei divided the powerful state of Jin, and the Zhou emperor actually bestowed upon them the title of high rank!

This undoubtedly caused the Zhou royal family to lose all power, and the ambitions of the feudal lords became even more difficult to curb.

It should be understood that names and titles are not something that can be obtained from people.

The first hegemon of the Warring States period was the State of Wei. It fought in the south and the north, defeating the States of Qin, Chu, and Zhongshan, among others, causing them to flee in disarray and abandon hundreds of cities! Countless people were absorbed by the State of Wei, greatly increasing its national strength!

"After Qin dominated the western frontier during the early and middle Spring and Autumn Period, it was subject to various restrictions, unable to expand eastward or westward. Subsequent rulers indulged in pleasure, were incompetent and tyrannical, and the government was corrupt."

"If Marquis Wen of Wei had reformed the government and strengthened the state, and had gained the support of famous generals and capable ministers such as Wu Qi, it would have been against all reason if he had not won."

In the Huashan region, Cao Ya descended to the mortal realm and, having learned of the changes in the Southern Continent, offered his analysis.

"It's already quite an achievement to have the diligent governance of the first few generations of rulers," Yang Chan remarked. "With such a foundation, those who follow will not need to start from scratch and will still strive harder; ultimately, only a minority will be able to do so."

During her time as the "Three Holy Mothers" at Mount Hua, she witnessed many similar situations.

Often, if no outstanding individuals emerge after three to five generations, the society will perish.

As for prayers... Yang Chan wouldn't bother with them. Why should she interfere in the rise and fall of human affairs?

His only focus was on powerful demons and evil spirits.

"The Qin state should not perish," Yang Chan said.

After all, at its peak, the Qin state was a second-tier power in the Southern Continent, second only to Jin and Chu.

If such a country were to be destroyed by Wei... needless to say, the allied states of Han and Zhao would immediately feel threatened and would unite with Qi, Chu, Yue, Zhongshan, and others to target Wei.

Furthermore, expanding territory by tens of thousands of miles is already a great harvest for the State of Wei.

How to win the hearts and minds of the people was also an urgent problem for Marquis Wen of Wei.

“But to recreate the strength of Duke Mu’s time…” Yang Chan shook her head. The Qin state should be secretly happy if it could preserve its national destiny.

From then on, it lost even its status as a third-class country and became essentially a small fourth- or fifth-class country.

Perhaps, even without Wei taking action, the demons from the west could easily breach the Qin capital.

"In a life-or-death situation, it's time to awaken our initial fighting spirit." Cao Ya smiled slightly.

Of course, he couldn't be sure whether there was a ruler in Qin who was willing to go to great lengths to implement reforms and maintain them without frequently changing them.

The development of events on a typical historical timeline can only be used as a reference, not as a certainty.

For a simple example, where did the Spring and Autumn Period, spanning four or five hundred thousand years, come from?

At the same time, Cao Ya also looked eastward, into the territory of the Qi Kingdom, where undercurrents were surging.

Although there was no actual division of Jin into three states, the Tian family's usurpation of Qi was already underway.

"These philosophers are truly the heroes of the human race!" Yang Chan exclaimed in admiration.

Figures like Lao Tzu, Confucius, and Mozi, after only one lifetime or at most a few hundred thousand years, made rapid progress and reached the level of quasi-sages. Some of these powerful figures even touched the threshold of the weak Hunyuan realm.

Such talent is astonishing and has drawn attention from all sides.

"The rise of the philosophers represents the prosperity of the human race." Cao Ya also expressed his admiration.

Different ideas collide and spark, spreading throughout the world, and creating more and more powerful individuals.

Although it also attracted the hostility of many powerful beings who tried to obstruct his path, all of them were resolved by his disciples.

Upon returning to the heavens, the Great Emperor of the North Pole, Marshal Tianpeng, and others were all very excited to learn of the news.

The prophecy of "the great rise of the human race" is increasingly being foreshadowed and is not false.

"However, on the other hand, the Great Celestial Venerable..." Marshal Tianpeng's expression suddenly turned grave.

The Great Emperor of the North Pole, Ziwei, was solemn. Humanity shone brightly, and currently, no one believed that humanity could threaten the Heavenly Dao. However, it was not a major issue whether the power of the human race could threaten the Heavenly Court.

The current Heavenly Court, led by the Jade Emperor, is the weakest of the Hunyuan realm. Under his command are various immortals and gods who obey orders but not summons.

Compared to the previous Demon Court, it was far inferior. The Demon Emperor Di Jun was at the peak of the weak Hunyuan realm, not inferior to the Jade Emperor, and Donghuang Taiyi was even at the Saint realm!

Demon Master Kunpeng and other weak Hunyuan cultivators were also important members of the Demon Court.

The current Queen Mother of the West, Taiyi Tianzun, and others are at the pinnacle of Quasi-Saints. Who can say when they will be able to cross that one step?

Conversely, within the Fire Cloud Cave, besides the Three Sovereigns, the Five Emperors and others are all at the Quasi-Saint Ninth Heaven.

With the birth of various philosophers, a large number of quasi-sages emerged, while Laozi was even weaker in the Primordial Chaos stage!

Even in Heaven there is a Supreme Lord Lao, who is a perfect counterpart to Laozi.

However, even if the Heavenly Court had someone to rival Confucius, Mozi, and the Five Emperors, their numbers seemed to be falling behind.

Besides, would the Holy Mother Jinling and her companions fight to the death for the Heavenly Court?

Not to mention heroes of the human race like Ketu Star Lord and the Great Emperor of the North Pole Purple Star.

The scene of the Jade Emperor being unable to sit comfortably on his dragon bed did indeed happen, and now he can't help but regret that he promised General Zhenwu that he would retain his divine position.

If I had known, I would have rewarded my trusted confidant!

But the words have already been spoken. If he were to take them back, where would he put his face as the Great Celestial Venerable?

Then they would be completely looked down upon by all religions and deities.

The Jade Emperor's dignity would not allow him to break his promise.

However, the human immortals and gods still serving in the Heavenly Court will inevitably be targeted by the Jade Emperor unless they fully submit to him.

After all, he was a weak Primordial Chaos cultivator, yet he was the ruler of the Heavenly Court, wielding immense power. Even a Quasi-Saint would find it difficult to withstand him.

Fortunately, Cao Ya and his group were not in the Heavenly Court headquarters, but were living in the depths of the Star Sea, which provided a buffer.

"Don't worry too much," Cao Ya reassured him, "Once we've finished our duties, even the Great Celestial Venerable can't find a way to exploit our weaknesses."

"If he really wants to act recklessly and perversely... hey, the Dao Ancestor's attendant, and there's also a Queen Mother of the West! It wouldn't be impossible for a female Heavenly Emperor to emerge."

The Great Emperor of the North Pole and Marshal Tianpeng were startled and immediately spread their divine senses, disrupting this galaxy.

Fearing that the Jade Emperor might sense something and learn of Cao Ya's words.

Such treasonous words, Lord Ketu, you really dare to say them!

"Silence!" the Great Emperor of the North Pole Purple Star reminded them.

Cao Ya smiled but didn't elaborate. In fact, with his strength, even the Jade Emperor, though powerful, couldn't kill him instantly; he could escape to the Earthly Immortal Realm and enter the Fire Cloud Cave.

They have had a connection with Huoyun Cave for over a million years and have a very close relationship.

Even the Northern Starry Sky, the domain of the Great Emperor of the North Pole, and the authority of the Jade Emperor are slightly inferior to his.

If he hadn't been a candidate from Boyi, his strength would have been insufficient; here, he would have been comparable to a weak Hunyuan.

Just like the Golden Spirit Mother within the Dou Mansion.

There is no need for Lingbao Tianzun or Jinling Shengmu to protect the immortals and gods of the Jie Sect, and there is no need to pay too much attention to the Jade Emperor's decree.

In the Star Sea of ​​Doufu, the Golden Spirit Mother is no less powerful than ordinary weak Hunyuan realm experts.

Of course, she wouldn't be too happy about this. Originally, based on her aptitude and the lineage of Lingbao Tianzun, there was a relatively high probability that she would be able to prove herself as a weak Hunyuan after spending hundreds of millions of years!

That would be carefree and unrestrained, without any responsibilities, and one could be a weak Hunyuan Dao Fruit anywhere! Unlike now, where one is confined to the Doufu and has various duties, unable to leave at will.

Otherwise, if the Jade Emperor finds a handle on her, even the Holy Mother Jinling will suffer a humiliation and lose face.

The immortals and gods of the Jie Sect, who only obey orders and not proclamations, inevitably lose their confidence.

"Hoo." Cao Ya returned to Jidu Star to continue his secluded cultivation, creating an avatar to complete his duties.

His cultivation was slowly improving, but after reaching the seventh level of Quasi-Saint, it was extremely difficult to break through to a higher realm.

"My comprehension is ultimately only at the upper level; compared to the other philosophers, it is inferior."

The reason I have made such progress and gained such strength is largely due to the many versions of myself within the system space.

One Cao Ya isn't that powerful, but if multiple Cao Yas work together, they'll be much stronger.

Furthermore, the cultivation systems and paths of the Cao Ya in many universes are different.

The insights and feelings may vary greatly, but sharing them can resonate with others.

Just like the creation of the "Cosmic Alchemy Classic", Cao Ya of the "Primordial Era" referenced other divine skills.

In this way, as soil accumulates into mountains and water accumulates into seas, progress is made by everyone, whether it be six stars or five stars.

[Primordial Era] Cao Ya's Daoist techniques can also be applied to other versions of himself, allowing for analogical understanding.

"The 'Cosmic Alchemy Classic' takes the universe as the dantian and the stars as the golden elixir."

"The various laws and rules are like meridians and acupoints, connecting the vast universe."

"The universe encompasses the four directions, and time spans from ancient times to the present... This imagery is vast and can encompass all things."

Surrounding Cao Ya, mysterious energy emanated from him, radiating a dazzling light.

"Buzz." It also triggered the laws of the [Primordial] Universe, causing them to descend.

In this arduous practice, time passed, and nearly 100,000 years later, in Jambudvipa...

When Marquis Wen of Wei abdicated, the successor lacked his abilities. He was problematic in both civil administration and military affairs, but he managed to maintain the prestige of the State of Wei. However, he became increasingly incompetent and incapable, causing the State of Wei to suffer repeated defeats on various battlefields, which contributed to the fame of the States of Qi and Qin.

From then on, the State of Wei never recovered.

Instead, the Qin and Qi states became the dominant powers, with Qi in the east and Qin in the west, and the emperors of the east and west!

The State of Chu was also expanding, swallowing up the State of Yue and others, and surpassing the State of Wei, but it was still slightly inferior to the States of Qi and Qin.

The state of Korea also implemented reforms and became powerful for a time. However, due to its small territory and population, the reforms could not be sustained, and it eventually declined. It was in a similar predicament to the state of Wei.

The State of Zhao expanded its territory northward, and together with the State of Yan, they were among the few remaining states with little presence in the world.

Just as the wars of annexation among the states were raging, inside the Fire Cloud Cave, the Heavenly Emperor Fuxi, the Earthly Emperor Shennong, and the Human Emperor Xuanyuan, after hundreds of thousands of years of trials and tribulations, finally saw through the final move.

"Boom!" In an instant, the heavens and earth roared, and a surge of energy shot straight into the sky above the Eastern Continent.

The starry sea beyond the realm was shaken, and the stars swayed wildly, as if submitting to this aura.

"Huh? The Three Sovereigns have become saints?" On Jidu Star, Cao Ya was awakened and suddenly came out of seclusion to look at the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Not only him, but also the Great Emperor of the North Pole, Marshal Tianpeng, and even the Jade Emperor, the Queen Mother, the Taiyi Heavenly Venerable, and the Golden Spirit Holy Mother all cast their gazes, their expressions varied.

In the realm of immortals, a wisp of energy supported heaven and earth, transcending time and space.

Within it, three wills gradually merged into one.

"From this day forward, there will be no more Fuxi, Shennong, or Xuanyuan in the world, only the Three Sovereigns and Taoists."

A grand voice resounded throughout the heavens and the earth.

Within the Nuwa Palace, Nuwa gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

In the Great Crimson Heaven, the Celestial Venerable of Morality smiled slightly. With the emergence of the Three Sovereigns, the fortune of the human race will be completely stabilized.

Even the several Hunyuan realms, such as the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the Great Luo Heaven, and the Yu Yu Heaven, cannot help but attract attention.

After all, those who can become saints are qualified to become chess players, using the primordial universe as their chessboard to engage in strategic games.

Houtu, Donghuang Taiyi, Chaos Demon Rabbit, Chaos Demon Insect, Demon Ancestor Rahu, Yangmei Great God, and others were all watching. Some were happy, while others had gloomy faces.

There were even sages who considered intervening to obstruct the path!

However, the Primordial Chaos Dao spreads throughout the celestial realm and the underworld, intimidating all directions.

Left with no other choice, they had to abandon their plan to take action.

"The plan to weaken the human race must be expedited." Donghuang Taiyi's voice was extremely cold.

"If this continues, there will be more weak Hunyuan among the human race, the Heavenly Dao will become more and more perfect, and in return, the power of Hongjun Daoist will surpass ours and catch up with the Great God Pangu... Heh, it is not impossible for him to surpass the Great God Pangu."

The Chaos Demon Worm was sinister; it was extremely unhappy that Hongjun had become stronger.

In the present primordial world, the ways of humanity and the ways of heaven are in harmony.

The rise of the human race signifies the strengthening of the Heavenly Dao, which in turn represents the advancement of Hongjun.

How can we sit idly by?

Chaos Rabbit and others also made their stance clear, intending to unleash a great calamity and severely damage the human race.

However, in order to avoid becoming the first target of Hongjun Daoren, as well as Nuwa, Daode Tianzun, Houtu, and the newly enlightened Three Sovereigns Daoren, leading to their deaths and the dissipation of their Dao, their secret schemes were all different.

Everyone wanted someone else to take the biggest hit.

They were temporary allies, yet they also schemed against each other and plotted against one another.

"Hongjun...you must be very happy right now, right?"

Demon Ancestor Rahu's expression was grave. He glanced at the Three Sovereigns Daoist, then raised his head, his eyes surging with demonic light, as if piercing through the chaos to see the Purple Cloud Palace.

From beginning to end, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was the greatest enemy in the eyes of Demon Ancestor Luohou!

Even if the Three Sovereigns Daoist becomes a saint, Rahu is confident he can suppress him.

Other saints of the same level live in seclusion deep within the chaos, and have almost never set foot in the primordial world; they are no match for Rahu.

That was a towering, sun-blocking divine tree!