After Xuanyuan attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, he visited Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi, the three great tribes of humanity.
These three tribes originally belonged to the Heavenly Emperor Fuxi's domain, but Fuxi's domain had retreated to Nanzhan Buzhou. Thus, these three tribes represented the mainstream of humanity in Dongsheng Shenzhou.
With the growth of the Xuanyuan tribe, if Xuanyuan wished for his tribe to become the mainstream of humanity, he needed the consent of the Three Ancestors.
Xuanyuan led his tribe, which included over ten Golden Immortals and Taiyi cultivators, as well as two Great Luo kin, to the gathering of the three tribes.
Tens of thousands of people watched as over ten Great Luo Golden Immortals sat on the main platform, with the Three Ancestors at the forefront. They looked at the dignified and imposing Xuanyuan before them, nodding in praise.
Xuanyuan bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to the Three Progenitors. My Xuanyuan tribe resides southeast of the Wei River, merging with the valley of the Jing River. Our territory spans eight hundred billion li, with a population exceeding ten billion. Hundreds of thousands have achieved immortality, and three Great Luo Golden Immortals guard us. We have eighty-seven subordinate tribes integrated into the Xuanyuan tribe, living in harmony, as one kin.
Today, I humbly request that the Three Ancestors and fellow kin here recognize the Xuanyuan tribe as the mainstream of humanity!"
Suiren Shi nodded and praised, "Excellent. With such talent and wisdom, our human race should be proud of your tribe.
Do the other two agree?"
Youchao Shi and Ziyi Shi both nodded, signifying their agreement.
Suiren Shi then asked the other dozen or so Great Luo Golden Immortals of the human race, "Does anyone have any objections?"
Everyone replied, "No objections!"
Seeing this, Suiren Shi stood up and declared, "Very well! Today, I shall..."
"Hold on!"
An inconvenient voice cut through the air.
Xuanyuan's expression changed as he looked towards the newcomer.
Suiren Shi also narrowed his eyes.
A white-haired old man was seen arriving on clouds, followed by a middle-aged man with a long beard. The two descended together, and it was the long-bearded middle-aged man who had spoken the word "hold on."
Suiren Shi smiled and said, "Who is this? It turns out to be you, Dong Bo, you old fossil."
Everyone present stirred, recalling that Dong Bo Shi was the right-hand man of Emperor Shennong.
The white-haired old man at the front smiled and asked, "Are you still trying to chase guests away?"
Youchao Shi chuckled, "What are you saying? Today is an important occasion for the Xuanyuan tribe. Why should we old folks bother the young ones further?"
Dong Bo Shi shook his head, "You misunderstand. I am not here to test the younger generation, but to mentor one of my descendants, Shen Jiang Shi."
Suiren Shi smiled, "How will you mentor him?"
Dong Bo Shi pointed to the middle-aged man behind him and said, "In the name of the Earth Emperor, I have separated some of our kin to settle in Dongsheng Shenzhou as a branch of Shennong Shi. It is convenient for all of you to certify this together. Since this junior Xuanyuan is also undertaking this matter, I thought we could do it all at once, saving everyone the trouble of coming again later."
Youchao Shi frowned slightly but said in a gentle tone, "Brother Dong Bo, you know this is no small matter. Shennong Shi's lineage appears to have only Shen Jiang Shi as a Great Luo Golden Immortal. That is insufficient."
"Then add this old carcass of mine, and Wu Zhiqi Shi. Is that enough now?" Dong Bo Shi said with a faint smile.
Suiren Shi nodded, "But Shen Jiang Shi's tribe has too few people and its territory is too small. How can it command respect?"
Shen Jiang Shi stepped forward and said, "Esteemed seniors, I, on behalf of Emperor Shennong, have spread the knowledge of farming for mortals, so they do not need to kill living beings for food. I have transmitted the 'Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing' to all humanity, benefiting billions.
"What!" Suiren Shi exclaimed, "Is what you say true?"
Shen Jiang Shi smiled and nodded, "There is absolutely no falsehood. In the past, when our human race was weak and in peril, all of you seniors acted with selfless dedication, holding nothing back. Our human race has achieved its current status because of you.
Even if we are separated by vast distances, even across oceans, our human race will always be one kin."
Suiren Shi laughed heartily, "Good! Emperor Shennong has great courage. Shen Jiang Shi, in that case, you and Xuanyuan Shi shall be certified together!
However, it cannot be under the name of your Shen Jiang tribe."
Shen Jiang Shi smiled and said, "This junior understands. It shall be Shennong Shi!"
Everyone burst into laughter. Suiren Shi declared, "Excellent! Since that is the case, let us begin! Dong Bo, can you old rascal still do some heavy lifting?"
Dong Bo Shi waved his sleeve and replied, "Even if I had to do heavy lifting for another hundred eons, I would still be able to."
In the nascent years of the ancient human race, these first humans were like brothers and sisters, offering selfless contributions, willing to have their souls scattered for humanity. Through the trials of time, humanity was able to achieve this great prosperity!
As the Heavenly Emperor retreated, conflicts arose between tribes due to competing interests. However, the old ancestors and progenitors within each tribe never fell out with each other, for they were fellow travelers who had shared hardships and joys, like family and companions. Even in their old age, no one dared to belittle them.
They shared a common honorary title: Ancestors of Humanity.
Xuanyuan and Shen Jiang were led to Ren Zu Mountain, a divine mountain formed by the dust of countless departed sages. This was the resting place for innumerable humans, and it buried all the secrets of the ancient human era.
Suiren Shi sighed, "The higher Ren Zu Mountain stands, the more my heart aches, yet I am also happy. The higher the mountain, the larger humanity grows, but so too do the fallen.
You two must govern diligently for the people, cherish your kin, strive for the benefit of billions, forge ahead to develop humanity in Shenzhou, and lead our race to greater glory!"
Xuanyuan and Shen Jiang Shi solemnly responded in agreement.
Dong Bo, however, chuckled, "Hurry up and begin. We old folks don't know how many more times we'll see new principal tribes of humanity born!"
Suiren Shi nodded and asked, "Esteemed ones, have you all brought the treasures that suppress destiny?"
All the Great Luo Golden Immortals nodded in confirmation.
Suiren Shi commanded, "Then let us begin!"
As his voice fell, Suiren Shi was the first to raise his hand, and a scorching flame ascended into the sky, transforming into countless fire crows that flew upwards, their red light illuminating the land. "I hereby inform Heaven and Earth, the Primordial World. I, Suiren Shi!"
Beside him, Youchao Shi waved his hand, and a majestic ancient palace descended, obscuring the sky. He shouted, "I hereby inform Heaven and Earth, the Primordial World. I, Youchao Shi!"
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Twenty-six ancient human tribes, twenty-six Great Luo Golden Immortals, jointly released their destiny-suppressing treasures, ascending into the sky and illuminating billions of li of human territory, as well as the faces of countless humans.
The twenty-six Great Luo Golden Immortals shouted in unison, "We hereby decree the establishment of the Xuanyuan Tribe and the Shennong Tribe in Dongsheng Shenzhou as principal tribes of humanity, the progenitors of billions of humans. They shall be counted among the Ancestral Tribes of Humanity alongside the Suiren Tribe, the Youchao Tribe, the Ziyi Tribe, the Heavenly Emperor's Tribe, and the Earth Emperor's Tribe!
Heaven above, Earth below, Holy Mother in the heavens, we humbly request your approval!"
As their voices faded, the twenty-six destiny-suppressing treasures converged, and the fortunes of countless humans gathered. The power of the grand Human Dao moved the Seven Sages, shook Heaven and Earth, and startled numerous great masters and old ancestors.
Xuanyuan spoke, "I hereby inform Heaven and Earth, the Primordial World. Humanity's Xuanyuan rectifies virtue and establishes order, acting as the celestial official, establishing the Sky-Watching Palace, compiling the Jiazi cycle, creating music, regulating trade as currency, and benefiting all the people. I request the approval of Heaven and Earth, the Holy Mother, and the Sages!"
With the final four words, all twenty-six Great Luo Golden Immortals were shaken. Although humanity revered Sages, they had never revered them as Heaven and Earth or the Holy Mother. Xuanyuan's words elevated the status of Sages to that of Heaven and Earth and the Holy Mother.
However, at this moment, everyone was fully focused on channeling their destiny-suppressing treasures and harnessing the collective power of billions of humans for the ennoblement, leaving little energy to truly object.
After Xuanyuan, it was Shen Jiang Shi's turn.
Shen Jiang Shi solemnly declared, "I hereby inform Heaven and Earth, the Primordial World. Humanity's Shen Jiang Shi aspires to follow the ancestors, emulate Shennong, to cultivate all people, nourish them with strength, transmit medicine to the world, dispelling all poisons and illnesses. Whether it be nourishment, health, or illness, all can be overcome.
I request the approval of Heaven and Earth, and the Holy Mother!"
The firmament turned Xuanhuang, and the land surged with red clouds. Heaven and Earth acknowledged them.
From the distant Wa Huang Palace, Nuwa cast down a stone, a Chaos Spirit Stone, signifying her recognition.
However, it was only one stone, and it was unclear whether it recognized Xuanyuan, Shen Jiang, or both.
On Shouyang Mountain, Laozi sent down a golden light, representing the Dao of the Golden Elixir.
In Kunlun, Yuanshi waved his hand, and a jade slip descended, containing the Three Hundred Immortal Arts of the Daoist sect.
In Biyou Palace, Tongtian waved his hand, and a round bead fell, containing the cultivation techniques for eight hundred array artifacts.
These three items descended before Xuanyuan, indicating who they were intended for.