Hongjun Fully Merged with the Dao

The Underworld.

Pingxin Hall.

A streak of blood-red light shot through the gloom and stopped abruptly before the hall, revealing Minghe.

He had shattered his Three Corpses and rebuilt his Dao Foundation. His cultivation at the peak of the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm now felt complete and effortless.

That newfound strength put a spring in his step.

But the closer he came to Pingxin Hall, the more restrained his steps became. By the time he reached the entrance, he was as respectful as ever.

Some habits could not be broken.

Put on airs before Empress Pingxin? Did he have a death wish?

He entered the hall and immediately saw Pingxin in the seat of honor, with Zhen Yuanzi standing to one side.

Zhen Yuanzi wore an apricot-yellow Daoist robe. His Dao Rhyme was contained, and the aura of a Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal flowed deep and steady around him.

Both looked toward Minghe at almost the same moment.

Minghe strode to the center of the hall and bowed deeply to Pingxin.

"Your subordinate Minghe pays his respects, Your Ladyship."

He turned to Zhen Yuanzi and cupped his hands.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi."

Pingxin looked him over and spoke calmly.

"Rise."

Zhen Yuanzi spoke first. With a sincere smile, he cupped his hands toward Minghe.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist. This is cause for celebration."

"You've mastered the Shattered Corpse Technique and rebuilt your Dao Foundation. Your foundations are far stronger than before. The Hunyuan Great Dao is only one step away."

Minghe hurriedly returned the salute, smiling from the heart.

"If Your Ladyship and fellow Daoist Zhou Ming had not shown me compassion and granted me this supreme method, I fear I would never have found my way past this barrier."

He meant every word.

Without the Method of Shattering