Above the Underworld.
Hongjun had never imagined that Yuanshi would be unable to withstand even a single move before collapsing in utter defeat.
He had thought Yuanshi could at least hold her back for a moment or two. It seemed he had truly overestimated him.
If he wished to forcibly suppress the Earthly Dao, he could only borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao and combine it with his own Dao cultivation. Only then would there be a sliver of possibility.
"Fellow Daoist Houtu, Heaven and Earth are one body. They cannot be severed."
"If you stop now, I promise you freedom and ease. You may stay or leave as you please, with no more restraints."
"What do you say?"
Hongjun's tone was calm and measured, as though offering counsel, yet bait lay hidden beneath his words.
Houtu sneered inwardly.
Hongjun controlled fifty percent of the Heavenly Dao. He indeed had the right to make promises on Heaven's behalf. That was no lie—he truly could restore her freedom.
But those words were truly hypocritical and shameless!
If she allowed the Earthly Dao to achieve complete ascension today, would she still need to fear the Heavenly Dao? Would she still need to heed Hongjun?
Once the Earthly Dao was complete, the Heavenly Dao would no longer be able to shake her in the slightest!
Unless the Heavenly Dao was willing to bring down the entire Primordial Wilderness with it!
But that was clearly impossible.
"Heh heh, enough nonsense."
"Today, no one can stop me!"
Houtu's gaze was hard as iron, her words firm and decisive.
Flames of fury abruptly ignited in Hongjun's eyes, and he spoke no further.
Watching the Earthly Dao's aura rise ever higher, he knew there was no room left for delay.
If he waited until it completed