Fulfilling a Promise!

That speck of radiance carrying Zhou Ming's true spirit finally crossed the boundary of Chaos and arrived in that void beyond all words.

Under the burly figure's gaze, the radiance began to change.

It was no longer simple light, but extended outward, bit by bit, sketching the outline of a complete human form.

Dao Rhyme flowed, and laws wove themselves.

There were no dazzling omens, no roaring of laws.

The radiance dispersed, and a figure condensed into shape once more.

It was not a body of flesh and blood, nor a body of magical power.

Every inch of this body was formed from the purest Great Dao.

Zhou Ming's figure condensed anew.

He opened his eyes. Within those pupils were reflected the birth and death of all the heavens and myriad worlds, yet they were so calm that not a single ripple rose.

He looked at the familiar yet towering figure before him.

"Zhou Ming, you truly did not disappoint me."

Pangu spoke, his face filled with heartfelt gratification.

Zhou Ming bowed deeply to Pangu.

"Many thanks, Father God."

"Without Father God's protection along the way, I could not have reached this step."

Pangu accepted his bow calmly, but then smiled and shook his head.

"Though I did help you, the path of proving the Dao ultimately had to be walked by you yourself."

"If you yourself had not striven, even if I had poured out all my strength, it would have been of no use."

He raised a hand, and a gentle force lifted Zhou Ming up.

"Now, you have already proven the Great Dao and stand at the same height as I do."

"There is no need to call me 'Father God' anymore."

"You and I are both seekers of the Dao, and also those who have proven