I am eight years old again, and I will never serve as a cauldron for the empress again.

Afterwards, Zhuang Zhou stripped the lion demon of all its storage bags and valuables, offering its corpse as a sacrifice to the will of Heaven.

The will of Heaven became even stronger, and the area it covered increased from 3,500 kilometers to 3,800 kilometers.

As the reach of the Heavenly Dao's will increased, the entire world gradually began to stabilize.

"The will of Heaven has probably returned to the level it was thirty years ago!"

Nalan Hansheng walked over, looking somewhat apologetic, and said...

He had seen everything that had just happened.

But they were too embarrassed to approach and chat.

The moment the Ice King appeared, he did not immediately choose to stand with Zhuang Zhou.

When it came time to reap the spoils, Nalan Hansheng was too ashamed to come out and share them.

But now, the will of Heaven has been revived and has become even stronger.

He had a vague sense that the master of this land was about to change.

Therefore, Nalan Hansheng took the initiative to come over, hoping to seek some protection for the people of Yuncheng.

Zhuang Zhou did not mind Nalan Hansheng's previous attitude.

"Only the revival of the Heavenly Dao's will can restore order to this world! In fact, among the three forces, the natives are the most benevolent to ordinary people! By protecting their territory and nurturing the people in this world, the revival of the Heavenly Dao's master can increase the natives' strength and suppress all calamity creatures and extraterrestrial creatures under the Heavenly Dao's will! If you need my help, I will certainly not refuse as long as it is within my power!"

Nalan Hansheng spoke earnestly.

Previously, Zhuang Zhou worshipped the will of Heaven and established faith in it. He also felt that Zhuang Zhou was trying to stop a chariot with his own hands, overestimating his own strength, and trying to reverse the torrent of history with his own power.

Now, Zhuang Zhou's will of Heaven has gradually recovered, even returning to the state it was in thirty years ago.

He saw that even a single spark can start a prairie fire.

The dormant will of Heaven is gradually regaining its strength, bringing new hope to the human race.

As a general of the human race.

The responsibilities that Nalan Hansheng shouldered were beyond Zhuang Zhou's imagination.

As long as the interests of the human race can be protected.

Even if I lose face, so what?

The expected mockery did not come.

Zhuang Zhou looked at Nalan Hansheng with a serious expression: "If you can reach a higher position in the human race, can you call on more human soldiers and civilians to believe in the will of Heaven? The revival of Heaven is an extremely vast project, which is difficult for me to accomplish alone. Currently, the will of Heaven only covers a few thousand square kilometers of land, and even if I sacrifice one or two, or even dozens, of the corpses of Saint Realm experts, the will of Heaven can only cover three to five thousand square kilometers of land at its limit!"

"For the will of Heaven to once again reign supreme, the people need to actively believe in and make offerings to it! In cities where there is faith and offerings, the will of Heaven will find it a thousand times, a hundred times easier to take over than it is now!"

“Besides Yun City, I own twelve other cities! These cities have hundreds of millions of people, including soldiers! If you need, I can make them all believe in the will of Heaven and worship ancestral tablets. All I need is for the will of Heaven to descend and help those cities restore order and nourish their spiritual energy!”

Nalan Hansheng said in a deep voice.

"Twelve cities? Hundreds of millions of people?!"

Zhuang Zhou was secretly taken aback when he heard this number.

He knew that Nalan Hansheng held a high position in this world.

But no one expected that there was something behind him.

"It's not that I hold a high position among humans, but rather that humans are now completely out of options!"

A bitter smile appeared on Nalan Hansheng's face.

"It's simply unimaginable how far humanity has fallen. The people are displaced and are seen as mere food by all races, as two-legged sheep. They are oppressed and enslaved, and the spiritual fruits they cultivate can only fill their stomachs; the rest must be handed over to all other races!"

"We are all living beings in this world, yet all races treat humans so harshly. One can only imagine how those calamity-bringing creatures and demons from beyond the realms treat humans!"

Nalan Hansheng's words caused Zhuang Zhou's heart to tremble slightly.

He had a narrow vision and always cared only about himself and the people around him, even though in his previous life he had experienced countless life-and-death separations, witnessed the suffering of living beings, and even the practice of exchanging children to eat.

But back then, he was just a male concubine of the Empress, of lowly status, and could not care about the big picture. It was only by chance that he was able to protect himself.

Now, as his status has risen, his strength has also become among the best in the world.

Zhuang Zhou's mindset was also changing.

Gradually, I've come to understand Nalan Hansheng's state of mind at this moment.

"I ask for little, only that the will of Heaven grant my human people and soldiers a place of refuge. May they no longer be hunted by calamity creatures, devoured by extraterrestrial beings, or enslaved by foreign races! If you can grant me this, even if I am shattered to pieces, sacrifice myself, and my soul is scattered, never to be reincarnated again, what does it matter?"

Nalan Hansheng's tone carried a hint of tragic grandeur.

He would rather die himself than let humanity continue to suffer this torment.

"As long as humans are willing to believe in me, I will naturally provide them with the corresponding protection!"

The will of Heaven, with a cold and aloof voice, stands high above.

"But if humanity wants to survive in this world, it must first strengthen itself. The broken spine needs to be rejoined and straightened again. Only when we can stand tall and upright can we take root in this world again! Once upon a time, humanity was the supreme race in this world. Although it declined later, the foundation of the race remains. The skills of the sages and the inheritance of the saints have not been interrupted. Humanity could have strengthened itself, but for the sake of temporary peace, it sought refuge with other races, hoping to gain protection!"

"The protection bestowed by others will not last forever; only self-reliance can ensure peace of mind! When humanity dares to stand against all other races, dares to be an enemy of all people, and dares to fight against fate, then humanity can truly rise!"

The will of Heaven carried a cold and solemn tone.

He witnessed firsthand how the human race, which once reigned supreme over all living beings, gradually declined.

Lamenting its misfortune, anger is indisputable.

He was not moved by Nalan Hansheng's selfless words.

Instead, he became angry because Nalan Hansheng was still seeking refuge for the human race.

Even now, humanity still doesn't understand that simple truth: "As heaven's movement is ever vigorous, so should a gentleman constantly strive for self-improvement; as earth's condition is receptive, so should a gentleman cultivate virtue and bear all things with magnanimity."

Only through continuous self-improvement can humanity find its way out. Any support from other races or the will of Heaven will eventually leave them.

"But the human race has no chance to rise again! The cities where the human race has declined and is now huddled together are desolate and barren lands. The Heavenly Dao has collapsed, spiritual energy has dissipated, and the earth's veins have dried up. There are no spirit stones or spirit valleys. The human race has no foundation for cultivation. Even if it has a bit of willpower, how can it rise again?"

Nalan Hansheng's eyes were filled with despair.

He had considered that humanity needed to become stronger.

However, the current environment no longer provides humanity with the opportunity to become stronger.

"If you truly wish for humanity to return to its former glory, I will give you a chance! For every city where humanity has faith in me, I will revitalize its ley lines, making it abundant with spiritual energy. The stronger the faith, the stronger the spiritual energy. And if they want resources, they can offer sacrifices of all races, even the corpses of extraterrestrial demons and calamity-bringing creatures, to trade with me! We will fight to sustain ourselves, and launch a counterattack from the brink of defeat. This is humanity's last chance!"

The will of Heaven spoke slowly, and his words gave Nalan Hansheng new hope!

"Only self-reliance is the last way out for humanity! I know this path is difficult, but what has driven humanity to the brink of despair is not others, but themselves!"

Heaven's will sighs and laments.