Laozi merged with Dao, the Earthly Dao manifested

"Good!"

Laozi agreed without hesitation, stepped forward, and raised his hand to touch the center of his brow.

The next second, a streak of azure blood flew out from between his brows and fused completely with the Human Book.

At that very moment, the words "Laozi" appeared in the Human Book's section for those who had merged with Dao.

In an instant, the aura around Laozi surged. Within just a few breaths, he entered an entirely new realm.

Rumble—

Rumble—

The Primordial World shook as winds rose and clouds surged.

A vast, overwhelming pressure swept outward.

In an instant, the beings of the Primordial World were shaken, and countless Great Spiritual Power Users turned their eyes toward the Human Race.

The Heavenly Dao Saints on their way to Zixiao Palace were no exception, nor were Xuanming, Zhen Yuanzi, and the others who had already entered the Netherworld.

"This aura!"

Inside the Netherworld, Xuanming seemed to realize something. Her face filled with shock as she said, "Laozi has merged with Dao."

Her words caused an uproar.

Zhen Yuanzi, Minghe, and the Ancestor Witches all paled in shock.

Merged with Dao!

Had Laozi reached such a stage so quickly?

Having already reached the Saint Extreme, he was an existence beyond their comparison. Never had they imagined that matters would develop like this.

Judging by this development, the implications were utterly staggering. The emergence of a new being who had merged with Dao meant that Laozi had truly entered Hongjun's level and realm.

That was power on the level of Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Although Laozi himself might fall short of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Dao, he was still an existence who would not pale in comparison. Moreover, he could draw upon the Humanity Dao's power for support. That meant that, should he