The Witch Race, which had already condensed their primordial spirits with Lin Fan's repeated help, now stood above the Heavenly Palace in strength. With the addition of Houtu, a Saint, sweeping away the Demon Court would be as easy as turning over a hand. Even facing a Heavenly Dao Saint, they no longer needed to worry too much.
In stark contrast, the Heavenly Court was in chaos.
Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, the Eastern Emperor, and the many demon commanders all wore grave expressions.
The Witch Race... had actually produced a Saint?
"Your Majesty, Houtu has successfully attained the Dao. I fear our race's final hour is at hand!"
Demon Commander Ji Meng said in utter terror.
Even the usually domineering Eastern Emperor revealed deep concern in his eyes.
Di Jun let out a long sigh, his heart filled with fear. Even when the Witch Race had launched their surprise attack on the Heavenly Palace and caused devastating losses, he had never been this panicked. Saints transcended the mundane and possessed unimaginable might. He did not doubt that if Houtu acted, the Heavenly Palace would have no power to resist.
The entire Heavenly Court was enveloped in extreme panic.
Just then, ripples of space-time spread above the boundless Sea of Blood, and a figure suddenly descended.
Heavenly Dao phenomena surrounded him.
Hongjun looked down upon the place of Reincarnation below, his expression calm as an ancient well.
"Since Houtu has attained Hunyuan and opened the Netherworld, she must forever guard Reincarnation and maintain the order of rebirth."
His solemn Dao voice resounded through heaven and earth.
"From this day forth, the Netherworld and the world of the living shall remain forever separated."
Before his words faded, he flicked his sleeve, and the Heavenly Dao ** appeared. Vast heavenly might poured down