They had not expected that, even at a time like this, the Heavenly Dao would put on such a fine show for them.
"Ha ha ha, splendid—truly splendid.
Heavenly Dao, you have been most thoughtful, staging such a grand spectacle for us. We have enjoyed it greatly.
We hope that in the future, Heavenly Dao, you will keep up the good work and put on show after show like this for us."
Houtu's voice traveled straight through the Earthly Dao into the Heavenly Dao Origin Space.
The Heavenly Dao had originally worn a smug expression, believing Its scheme against Di Jun had succeeded.
It had used Kunpeng to meddle in the affairs of the Demon Race and siphon away the Demon Race's destiny.
But upon hearing Houtu's laughter and mockery, the smile on the Heavenly Dao's face immediately collapsed.
"Impudent!
Even now, you can still laugh? Disaster is hanging over your heads, yet you remain utterly unaware.
Prepare yourselves to receive This Heavenly Dao's wrath."
With a cold snort, the Heavenly Dao directly severed the connection between Houtu and the Earthly Dao.
"Granted!"
Seeing Di Jun's attack about to descend upon the Northern Darkness Land and crush Kunpeng to death, the Heavenly Dao hurriedly sent down merit to help Kunpeng refine the Hongmeng Purple Qi and attain sainthood.
In any case, Its purpose of using Kunpeng to siphon away the Demon Race's destiny had already been achieved.
Now, only a single wisp of Hongmeng Purple Qi remained at Its disposal.
At present, under Its command were eight Heavenly Dao Saints: Hongjun, Jidu, the Two Sages of the West, the two Sages of the Heavenly Court, Kunpeng, and Di Jun.
Though It already knew that Sanqing and the Twelve Ancestral Witches were of one mind, plotting against the Heavenly Dao, It