As soon as those words were spoken, Houtu looked toward the Earthly Dao with curiosity.
Though she did not know the exact circumstances, Xuanming's question alone made it clear that this matter was anything but simple.
And when had she become an Earthly Dao Child? That was hardly good news.
Although her Essence Blood was no longer pure, Houtu still saw herself as bearing the Pangu bloodline, as an Ancestor Witch—not some Earthly Dao Child.
Under their watchful gazes, the Earthly Dao no longer kept anything hidden.
After taking a deep breath, the Earthly Dao looked toward the two of them and said, "The so-called Earthly Dao Child is indeed a position—more than that, a title."
"Becoming an Earthly Dao Child is merely the first step. Once one completes the Merge with Dao, their status will stand equal to mine. Though called an Earthly Dao Child, their authority will in truth belong to a wholly independent Earthly Dao."
"And once our strength reaches the pinnacle of the Wuji Sage realm, she can draw upon my power to perfect herself, shatter her own shackles, and reach the realm of a Hunyuan Wuji Sage."
"At that point, she will no longer be an Earthly Dao Child, nor will she be an Earthly Dao. She will be the true master of the Earthly Dao!"
Hunyuan Wuji Sage!
Master of the Earthly Dao!
After listening to the Earthly Dao's explanation, both Xuanming's and Houtu's pupils contracted.
Only now did they truly understand just how immense the value behind the four words "Earthly Dao Child" was.
If it could truly develop to such a point, the benefits for them would be immeasurable. There might even be a possibility of surpassing the Heaven, Earth, and Human Dao.
"Earthly Dao, is that true?"
Stepping forward, Xuanming asked