All Saints looked solemn.

Though the World Venerable has returned, he is currently only at the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

But the master of this place most likely walks the Divine Dao, using the Power of Faith from all beings to restore his Daoist career... his speed of advancement will surely outpace the World Venerable who is starting anew after reincarnation!

If this one really recovers to a complete Transcendent level before the forebears return, who in the Sea of Realms could restrain him?

Should he harbor malice, the destruction of various families' gates and the anchors left behind by the forebears in the world would put the forebears in a bind, unable to return!

"Is there anyone in the lower realm whose Daoist path surpasses yours?" Kong Ming suddenly asked.

Xi Zhu shook his head: "I am the first in the Human World to set foot on the Sixteen Layers of Heaven, and I have the highest Daoist skill." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Are there no Saints in the Human World?"

"The Saints are all ranked in the heavenly class, chosen by the Heavenly Emperor, and have positions in the Heavenly Court—"

"Do you know how many Saints have been born in the past 1,070,000 years?"

Xi Zhu was stunned, slowly shaking his head: "I have never heard of it, only when people from Heaven come can we see the grace of Saints. Are you not Heavenly People?"

The eyes of All Saints met, meaning that no True Saints have been born in the Human World?

Kong Ming asked again: "How many beings are there in the Human World now?"

Xi Zhu pondered and said: "If counted by intelligent beings, there are about eighty billion—"

All Saints greatly relaxed, some even showed faint smiles.

Such a quantity is far from enough to support a Transcendent Divine Venerable, even a hundredfold or a thousandfold would not suffice!

"After 1,070,000 years of development and evolution, you only have eighty billion beings?" Kong Ming said solemnly, "Did the Heavenly Emperor not issue orders for you to recuperate and thrive?"

Xi Zhu smiled wryly: "The land of the lower realm is limited, and every so often, Heavenly Fire, Mysterious Wind, Yin Thunder, and Blood Rain devastate the world. Having eighty billion is because we wear down our own Daoist paths to protect them."

All Saints seemed pensive.

The Saint King communicated with Ji Jingqiu: "This timeframe likely corresponds to when our five tried to break through, fell into the maze of transcendence, and couldn't extricate themselves."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, glanced at the grave-faced All Saints and added fuel to the fire:

"If my guess is correct, the higher you go in this realm, the denser the Returning to Truth True Rhythm becomes—this place was where he scattered his path."

The spirits of All Saints were lifted, no longer hesitating, they each expressed willingness to purge the remnants of old along with the World Venerable.

Ji Jingqiu glanced at the group behind him, thinking they were quite pragmatic and cowardly; many had thoughts of retreat before benefits appeared. Now, realizing a great opportunity awaited, they were as fearless and aggressive as ever, even in the face of unpredictable danger.

Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, they were incomparable to their Ancestor Master.

Back in the day, on the Returning to Truth Road, not a single one of the forebears backed off, even facing a dead end ahead.

However, Ji Jingqiu thought to himself again.

Perhaps those guys on the Returning to Truth Road lived too long and entered with clones, so even death was inconsequential.

The true nature of the forebears might be discerned from these apprentices and descendants...

At that moment.

Above the clouds, a swirling of yellow and black, auspicious aura rolled, clouds parted, and at the end of the golden stairway stood a group of Divine Generals, their appearance majestic and dignified. They wore golden armor, exuded sacrality, and announced with reverent authority:

"Xi Zhu of the lower realm, the Heavenly Emperor commands that you have meritorious contributions in guiding the guests. You may enter the Heavenly Court to take a position in the Thunder Department."

"Gentlemen, the Heavenly Emperor is aware of your intent, please this way."

All Saints raised their eyebrows, the golden-armored Divine General proclaiming from the heavens was a True Saint!

There truly is a Heavenly Court and even True Saint level Divine Generals!

Did that Heavenly Emperor foresee their arrival and specifically send someone to invite them?

Xi Zhu was overjoyed, thanked Heaven's grace on the spot, and ascended the golden stairs under the guidance of another Guiding Envoy.

Someone among All Saints attempted clandestine spells but failed to stop anything; the magic felt like falling into an immense ocean, not even causing a ripple.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly said: "Let's go. It's only polite to accept such a gracious invitation."