The true Taiyi and Taisu Dao Ancestors had attained the Dao before the creation of the world. They were true ancient gods!
Zhong Shenxiu could barely believe that the Time Ouroboros and the Lord of the Door had defeated them.
But to replace them without a sound was nearly impossible.
Not to mention anything else, Taishi Mountain was the best example. On the day the Dao Ancestor transformed into the Dao, all the cultivators across the mountain fell into the Demonic Path together, doomed to suffer through ten thousand tribulations!
Then how had the Fang Immortal and the Orthodox and Unorthodox Paths been protected?
"Usurpation? No... Why would existences like us need to do that? There's no need..."
The Time Ouroboros chuckled softly. "Before the Mystic Lord and Grave Lord transformed into the Dao, they split off portions of their own symbols and authorities and handed them to us. For existences like us, this was no particularly difficult matter... After obtaining these gifts, we could perfectly play the roles of Taiyi and Taisu, while protecting and preserving the Dao traditions of these two..."
"As expected, the two of you have very deep ties to this world... No, I should say, it's simply unbelievable that a single world could give birth to five ancient gods, isn't it?"
A glint flashed through Zhong Shenxiu's eyes.
"You've already traveled through this world. Haven't you guessed it already?"
The Lord of the Door countered with a half-smile.
"Indeed, I had... This world... was opened up by some mighty transmigrator? That's why it possesses so many wonders? Even its culture, scenery, historical development, mountains, rivers, and geography... all give me a sense of familiarity?"
Zhong Shenxiu drew a deep breath.
He had long felt that this world was far too familiar.
However, if a transmigrator