Hui's words pulled people out of despair, allowing them to see the light within the darkness once again.
At that moment, he made everyone understand why he was the ruler of the world, the Sage of the Sage Shinobi World.
"The Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique is the foundation of our foothold in the universe. It is also the path for us to become Sages and gods."
"I mentioned earlier that you would hold great power in your hands. This power is not just about the development of the world but also… the Seal of the Sage."
Hui's declaration caused many people's pupils to contract sharply.
The Seal of the Sage. They had just seen it detailed in the scrolls of the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique. It was an indispensable part of the technique, the most critical foundation.
Only those who possessed the Seal of the Sage could practice this technique.
Sure enough, they heard Hui continue.
"The Seal of the Sage is the cornerstone of the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique. It is an essential component."
"Only those who have had the Seal of the Sage engraved upon them can cultivate this technique."
"And the method to engrave the Seal of the Sage has always been in my hands."
"This time, the purpose of gathering all of you here is not just to understand the development of each region, but also for something very important."
"I am going to pass on the method of engraving the Seal of the Sage to you all. You will then return to your respective regions and engrave the mark on suitable candidates."
At these words, the hall once again fell into silence. Everyone's heartbeat quickened, and they couldn't suppress their growing excitement.
At the same time, those who harbored hostility and resentment towards Hui looked at him with complicated feelings.
Whether it was the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique or the Seal of the Sage, both were incredibly important. And yet, Hui was about to entrust these to everyone present.
This was a tremendous display of courage. It was an enormous act of trust.
It should be noted that many of the people here had deep-seated grudges against him, and many were former high-ranking officials from the major shinobi villages of the old era.
Such people could betray him at any time.
And yet, Hui seemed completely indifferent to this possibility. He hadn't sought retribution against them, nor had he tried to suppress them behind the scenes.
On the contrary, many of them continued to hold high positions due to their abilities, retaining their power and leading their people.
Hui chose to hand over the most critical techniques to everyone without discrimination.
At that moment, many people suddenly understood why the residents of the Hidden Sage Village revered Hui so deeply, treating him like a deity.
Because this was a man of astounding personal charisma, broad-mindedness, and disregard for trivial matters, a person wholly devoted to the well-being of all people.
Many in the room felt a deep sense of admiration in their hearts. Having such a leader was nothing short of a blessing for everyone.
"Remember, the Seal of the Sage is of paramount importance, and so are the candidates you choose. Be cautious and discerning!"
"Additionally, due to differences in the level of existence, the Seal of the Sage you learn to engrave will not be the perfect form. The most perfect Seal of the Sage must be engraved by me personally."
"So, after you return, each year you will need to screen children aged five to ten from each region. Those with great potential must be sent to the Hidden Sage Village, where I will personally engrave the Seal of the Sage for them."
Hui spoke, for the first time mentioning the concept of different life levels in front of these people.
This helped them understand why Hui was so powerful, even capable of subduing members of the Otsutsuki Clan.
It was because he was no longer just human. His life had evolved to a different level, reaching another realm entirely.
At the same time, their hearts stirred with excitement.
Because the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique that Hui had given them was a method of evolution.
With this technique, their future might also reach the level where Hui stood now.
"The future is bright, but the road is winding. The future of humanity is in the hands of all of us. So, I ask all of you, let us work together for the future of humanity!"
As Hui finished speaking, he stood up.
In an instant, everyone in the hall stood as well.
"For humanity!"
He spoke, and the next moment, the same words echoed throughout the hall.
"For humanity!!!"
The meeting concluded, but the representatives did not leave immediately.
They still needed to learn how to engrave the Seal of the Sage and master the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique.
The Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique was manageable, after all, once one perceived natural energy, they had essentially succeeded. The remaining progression depended on talent and effort.
The difficult part was the Seal of the Sage.
Not everyone in this world was Hui, and not everyone was Orochimaru.
Human talent varied greatly.
The Seal of the Sage was a highly complex seal created by Hui, involving intricate sealing techniques.
Even though he had significantly simplified some of the patterns, it was still an overwhelmingly complicated process for ordinary people. It was like a regular person staring at a screen full of complex code.
It made their heads spin.
This was especially true for taijutsu experts like A, whose eyes practically glazed over trying to comprehend it.
But they had no choice, they had to study it.
Because this was a matter concerning all of humanity, one that would determine the future of their entire race.
So, they could only grit their teeth and force themselves to learn.
In the end, it took these people one to two months just to grasp the Seal of the Sage.
And that was only because Hui was personally teaching them, even simplifying the process further.
But even so, there were still some who just couldn't master it.
With no other options, Hui called upon members of the Uzumaki Clan. He had them learn the technique and accompany the representatives to various regions around the world.
This left the Uzumaki Clan utterly baffled.
They had been living peacefully in the Hidden Sage Village, only to be dragged into this unexpectedly, now tasked with traveling to harsh and difficult places.
But they couldn't refuse.
There was nothing to say about it, just pure frustration!
After handling this matter, Hui turned his focus to studying the two spatial abilities contained within his Celestial Eye. He aimed to comprehend their underlying principles and master the use of spatial power.
Space was by no means a simple concept.
Even with Hui's current state of mind and mental strength, he often found himself mentally exhausted from studying it.
However, his efforts bore fruit. At the very least, his mastery over spatial teleportation had improved significantly. The time required for the entire process had been greatly reduced.
But it was still far from enough, Hui's goal was to achieve complete mastery over space.
During this learning process, he didn't neglect his two other projects: constructing a spatial teleportation array and creating a Second World.
As for the Second World, he had hit a significant bottleneck. It wasn't something that could be overcome in a short time.
Hui believed that breaking through this bottleneck might require him to fully assimilate his mental energy, much like he did with spatial power.
After assimilating spatial power, Hui made tremendous progress in constructing the spatial teleportation array, and it was now in its final stages.
He estimated that within a year at most, the teleportation array would be completed.
By then, the entire world would truly be united as one.
While Hui was diligently working, the representatives from each region were also throwing themselves into their efforts with fervour.
After learning the truth about the universe, they felt an immense pressure weighing down on them.
Although they now had the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, giving humanity the potential to establish itself as a powerful race in the universe, it was just that, potential.
And potential had to be realized through action.
Thus, these people devoted every waking moment to unlocking humanity's potential.
This marked a profound transformation, astonishing those around them.
No one understood how just a single visit to the Hidden Sage Village could lead to such drastic changes.
Some tried to inquire about what had happened, but no one was willing to reveal anything.
Beneath the surface of a beautiful life, there were always those carrying the weight at the forefront.
They were destined to be those people, striving tirelessly for the sake of all humanity.
And so, as the world developed steadily and rapidly, three years passed quietly.
One day, Hui emerged from his private base at home.
A smile played at the corner of his lips, and he looked to be in an excellent mood.
Because the Spatial Teleportation Array… was finally complete!
From this moment forward, the entire world would be fully connected, distance would no longer be a barrier.
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