The anomaly had not occurred only in the Netherworld.
The same changes had appeared on the [Other Shore]. The gaze cast down from the highest heights had almost inevitably been noticed by the Dao Lords below.
Emperor Cang's death was even more so.
On the second level of the [Other Shore], the towering buddha statue that had always worn a smile suddenly raised its head. Sensing the turbulent aura, a hint of amusement surfaced in its eyes.
Almost at the same time, in the Real World.
[Sky Soaring] sensed something and silently entered the Karmic Net. There, the avatar containing the World Honored One's consciousness had long been waiting.
"Senior." [Sky Soaring] cupped his hands.
The next moment, the monk smiled and waved his hand. "No need for such formalities. I merely invited you here to observe this grand game together, so that you may clearly understand the situation."
At the same time, the turbulent [Other Shore] sank into a strange silence. Layer upon layer of thoughts collided and intertwined. It seemed the other Dao Lords were also watching from the sidelines, everyone awaiting that person's decision. This stillness swiftly spread from the [Other Shore] toward the Real World.
And as the only Heaven-Treading Realm cultivator in this age.
[Sky Soaring] naturally bore the brunt of it. He immediately sensed that something was wrong, his brows knitting tightly. Fortunately, he reacted swiftly and soon grasped the key point.
"Something happened in the Netherworld."
"Correct." The monk smiled and nodded. "Not only did something happen, it was something major. Huanyao has awakened and recovered to a considerable extent."
"Good. Very good!"
As he spoke, the monk actually clapped and laughed. Only after a moment did he compose himself and say solemnly,
"However, Huanyao's complete awakening and control over the Netherworld is