The Three Emperors were of such high cultivation that seated within the Fire Cloud Cave, they could perceive any slight fluctuation in the fate of the Human Race, nothing could escape their senses.
Now, as changes occurred within the fate of the Human Race, they naturally became aware of the Mystic Sect’s schemes against the Human Race.
"The fate of the Human Race is at its peak, and though the Mystic Sect’s schemes are clever, they are doomed to fail. The Saints also know this and thus did not lend a hand; they allowed the Mystic Sect disciples to plot on their own."
"This action is likely a test of our Human Race’s response. If our response is mediocre, then for some time to come, the Mystic Sect will become more aggressive and repeatedly provoke the bottom line of our Human Race."
"If our Human Race responds fiercely, after the Mystic Sect’s failure, they will become more restrained and wait for a new opportunity to arise."
Within the Heavenly Emperor’s eyes, the Innate Eight Diagrams rotated, endless runes flowed, and very quickly, he deduced the Mystic Sect’s intention in this endeavor, which was to test the Human Race’s response, and if found unfeasible, then to abstain from action.
"Then big brother, what should we do?"
Upon hearing the Heavenly Emperor’s words, the Earth Emperor pondered for a while before asking for his opinion.
The wisdom of the Heavenly Emperor was the pinnacle for the Human Race, and even in the vast Prehistoric World, few could match him. Consequently, affairs of the Human Race were mainly led by the Heavenly Emperor, with the Earth Emperor and the Human Emperor supporting him.
"Isn’t Jiang Chen in the Lower Realm? Let’s leave it to him to handle this and use it to test his mettle. If he wishes to become the pillar of the Human Race, he must go through trials and tribulations."
"As for us, if the Saints do not act, and the Great Divine Transcendents of the Mystic Sect do not act, we also must not act. We need to watch them, to prevent any deeper schemes they might have."
The Heavenly Emperor reflected for a moment before speaking. This matter only sounded significant, but in reality, it was trivial—since the Saints did not act, it was not a big deal.
"That’s right, such matters should be left for the younger generation to solve, as training for them. The Human Race cannot always rely on us, the future depends on these young people." The Earth Emperor laughed, finding the Heavenly Emperor’s words sensible.
"Alas, the Human Race was born too recently and hasn’t had enough time to develop; thus, we have limited masters within our race, far fewer than the Mystic Sect. Thankfully, our race has a large population, and generation after generation, prodigies emerge. As long as they grow up, our Human Race will eventually surpass the Mystic Sect."
The thought of the Human Emperor was different from the Heavenly and Earth Emperors; he was of the militant faction and would prefer to strike down the mastermind behind all this if possible.
Regrettably, he could not do so, for the Mystic Sect was powerful, and their strength even surpassed the protagonist of this world, the Human Race. If he could target the high-ranking members of the Mystic Sect, then the Saints could also kill the high-ranking members of the Human Race.
Therefore, in the strife between the Human Race and the Mystic Sect, the Human Race had always been in a passive state. Only if the Mystic Sect broke the rules first, could the Human Race then follow suit; they could only passively endure, unable to launch proactive attacks.
Such is the lot of the weak.
"Alas, how long has the Mystic Sect existed, and how long since the Human Race was born? They hold so many advantages, having evolved into such a colossal entity, firmly in control of Heaven and Earth. It’s truly difficult for the Human Race to surpass the Mystic Sect."
"Surpassing the Witch and Demon two clans is possible, but the Mystic Sect... sigh..."
The Mystic Sect was really too strong. Even the Heavenly Emperor, who had immense confidence in the Human Race and believed that the Human Race would definitely surpass the Witch and Demon two clans, did not think the Human Race could surpass the Mystic Sect.
The Heavenly Emperor himself came from the Mystic Sect, and he was all too aware of its foundations. Precisely because of this, he knew all the more how terrifying the Mystic Sect was—a true leviathan that could not be shaken by any other force.
"The future is unpredictable; who can be sure about what will happen? Even the Pangu Great God couldn’t grasp it, so let’s take things one step at a time..."
The Earth Emperor and the Human Emperor differed from the Heavenly Emperor; although they knew the strength of the Mystic Sect, they didn’t have the Heavenly Emperor’s firsthand experience of just how formidable it was. Therefore, the two of them still had confidence in the Human Race and believed that surpassing the Mystic Sect was only a matter of time.
Even the Pangu Great God could not hold onto the future, so how could the Mystic Sect forever maintain its position as the supreme ruler of Heaven and Earth? One day, the Mystic Sect would fall from its divine altar.
The Heavenly Emperor remained silent; it was good to have confidence, and there was no need to dampen their spirits.
"Jiang Chen will face unimaginably severe Tribulation Numbers in the future. Handling this matter will be his test, and it might reduce the severity of his future trials."
"Since that’s so, let’s not inform him about this. To become a future leader of the Human Race, he must possess vigilance. If he cannot even detect such a matter, how can we entrust the Human Race to him?"
As the Three Emperors conversed, they decided to use this situation as a test for Jiang Chen.
Without any issues along the way, Jiang Chen crossed the barrier between Heaven and Earth and returned to the Eastern Sea.
Just then, from the depths of the void, there came the roaring of ten thousand dragons. In an instant, the void shattered, and countless Great Ancient Heavenly Dragons emerged, pulling a massive black continent behind them.
The Heavenly Demon Abyss!
When Jiang Chen attacked the Sky Demon Clan, he had found a vast land in the Heavenly Demon Abyss and recognized it as a treasure. Therefore, he used the Divine Ability of Ten Thousand Dragons Refining the Realms to drag it away.
However, the dragons moved too slowly, and with pressing matters on his mind, Jiang Chen had left first, leaving the Ten Thousand Dragons in the depths of the void to pull the Heavenly Demon Abyss along.
Now that Jiang Chen had finished handling all his affairs and returned from the chaotic void beyond the skies, the Ten Thousand Dragons had finally dragged the Heavenly Demon Abyss back.