"Second option!"
Li Tian's voice was steady, firm as a nail driven into wood.
Before his words had even faded, a gentle yet blazing halo enveloped his Primordial Spirit.
Moments later, he attained sudden enlightenment in the supreme art known as "Earthly Dao Ascension."
At that instant of insight, his mouth fell slightly open and remained agape for a long while.
He had assumed that even if the Earthly Dao rose through this art, it ultimately could not rival the majesty of the Heavenly Dao. After all, the Heavenly Dao had governed the Primordial Wilderness for countless ages, its foundations deeply rooted through eternity.
Yet this technique utterly overturned everything he knew.
It could only be used once, but it was enough to shake the very order of heaven and earth!
In that single instant, it could elevate every Earthly Dao position within the Underworld, all while evading the Heavenly Dao's scrutiny and completely breaking free of its control!
How could this be an ordinary enhancement? It was clearly the establishment of an independent Dao lineage beyond the Heavenly Dao's domain!
If the Earthly Dao formed its own system, it would no longer need to bow its head and obey the Heavenly Dao;
From then on, the Heavenly Dao would preside over the order of the nine heavens, while the Earthly Dao would wield authority over the land. The two would stand as equals, neither governing the other!
Li Tian was certain: once he used this art, Houtu would surely join hands with him in one heart and purpose!
With a light sweep of his arm, a deep, shadowy portal tore open in the void. Without the slightest hesitation, he stepped through it and headed straight for the Underworld.
At this moment, dark winds rose now and then through the