The events at True Profound Mountain spread across the Thirteen States of the world with astonishing speed.

In no time.

The situation turned turbulent, as countless people discussed the matter heatedly.

"The Ancient Saints have returned? How is that possible? That's simply nonsense! If I recall correctly, the True Profound True Monarch is a figure from at least ten thousand years ago, if not longer. And now you say he has lived until the present?"

"And there are also Buddha Baoshu and the Barbarian Emperor. I searched through ancient texts and finally found records of these two; they too are figures from ten thousand years ago, and the Barbarian Emperor's era is even more remote!"

"Could it be that the True Profound Sect deliberately released this false news to bolster their prestige?"

At first.

Everyone's initial reaction was disbelief.

After all, the news seemed somewhat preposterous.

Figures from ten thousand years ago surviving until now—completely impossible even for a Martial Saint. Most people believe the destiny of a Martial Saint is ascension, not continued existence in the mortal world.

But as time passed.

More and more details emerged. Quite a few Celestial Human Realm experts who participated in the True Profound Sect's Celestial Being Grand Ceremony came forward, including some from the Celestial Being List, forcing people to believe. The True Profound Sect doesn't possess such power to orchestrate a grand scheme involving so many experts.

This time, the world was in an uproar.

Instinctively, many felt that something significant was about to happen.

"Could the Ancient Saints truly have returned? This might just be the first batch?" Rumors trickling down sparked unease.

Some personally went to True Profound Mountain to seek verification, wishing to visit the True Monarch. But True Man Baiye calmly responded that the True Monarch had already descended the mountain.

Yet, this only increased people's anxiety.

Others headed to Dajue Temple.

However, the embarrassed Dajue Temple and Buddha Baoshu ignored these people, driving them away with grim faces, and several conflicts even arose.

Observant martial artists noticed that the Buddhist sects led by Dajue Temple were indeed migrating northward.

This further solidified the rumors.

"It's true! The Buddhist sects have pledged allegiance to the Barbarian Emperor, and the world's power structure is about to be reshuffled!" Some martial path sects began to feel uneasy. Though they currently sat at the top tier and held numerous resources, they traced no lineage back to a Martial Saint Patriarch.

If indeed the Ancient Saints returned, it might force them to relinquish their wealth.

Therefore, they were most concerned about the authenticity of this news.

They hoped dearly that the news was false, but as investigations continued, they bitterly found it to be all too true.

"The True Profound True Monarch! Buddha Baoshu! The Barbarian Emperor! The Wind-listening Old Man! And the unknown Ancient Saint who rides the White Dragon! Already five figures have appeared, and who knows how many more will surface. The world, indeed, is about to change dramatically."

Countless people exclaimed.

Rumors claimed that the world was about to present a great opportunity, leading the Ancient Saints to survive into the present through various means solely to compete for this chance.

The origin of this news is already unknown, but more and more people are beginning to believe it.

Otherwise, the Ancient Saints would not endure the idle crossing of millennia to come here now.

The world was in a clamor.

Until yet another major event occurred.

The Barbarian Emperor appeared on the battlefield between the Northern Barbarians and Great Yan, exerting pressure on a million troops with a single move.

That day.

The Barbarian Emperor's ferocity was overwhelming, issuing a harsh demand:

"Have the Martial Saint of Great Yan come to meet me and explain why my barbarian race was driven to the steppes!"

Under the Barbarian Emperor's might, even experts ranked high on the Celestial Being List had no resistance. The soldiers of Great Yan were all in fear. The feeling of having life and death in someone else's hands was not pleasant, and countless eyes were cast toward the Imperial Court of Great Yan.

Everyone anticipated the appearance of the Great Yan Martial Saint.

But only a few who knew the truth felt their hearts sink.

Time slowly ticked by.

The Great Yan Martial Saint still did not appear, causing many forces across the world to grow restless.

Undercurrents began to stir quietly.

The already unclear situation instantly became more complex.

...

At this moment, the group from the True Martial Sect finally returned to True Martial Mountain.

Luo Wentian was already waiting at the mountain gate to welcome them.

Taoist Longshan's letter had been sent back in advance, and the occurrences in the world had also informed him of the impending changes.

As the head of the sect, Luo Wentian naturally had to consider the future path for the True Martial Sect amidst the changes.

In the Bright Martial Pavilion.

Luo Wentian and his disciples were all present, and he eagerly asked:

"Master, did the events at True Profound Mountain truly occur as rumored?"

Everyone watched intently, eyes filled with shock. Even after reading the letter, it was still difficult to believe.

Taoist Longshan slowly nodded:

"Indeed so. Significant events will unfold; you must remain vigilant and use unchanging strategy to handle the ever-changing situations!"

Everyone was solemn.

"What major events?"

Ning Qi slowly spoke:

"Ancient Saints will successively re-emerge; this is merely the beginning. A year from now, with the Spiritual Awakening, numerous phenomena will arise, and the Ancient Saints will soar back to their peaks."

Taoist Baishan had not instructed that this news be kept secret, so Ning Qi naturally didn't conceal it from his master and senior brothers.

Everyone was stunned, silently mulling over the four words 'Spiritual Awakening.'

"Jiu, are you saying that the Ancient Saints, who are so powerful now, aren't yet at their peak?" Ye Qinghe asked.

Ning Qi nodded:

"Far from it. As far as I know, the Ancient Saints who have survived to today are no ordinary beings. The Spiritual Awakening in a year is the great opportunity. You must work hard to improve your cultivation—it's best to reach the Celestial Human Realm to gain greater benefits."

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