Huoyun Cave.
The stone door of the secret chamber slowly opened, and a figure in red walked out, Dao Rhythm around him complete and harmonious, not leaking the slightest trace of aura.
Yet he seemed to have perfectly merged with the fortune of the entire Human Dao, and even with the whole Primordial Wilderness itself.
It was Hongyun.
Outside the cave dwelling, the ancient worthies of the Human Race had already been waiting for a long time.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on attaining Hunyuan. From this day on, ten thousand tribulations shall not wear you down, and you may roam free in great ease!"
Fuxi clapped his hands and laughed, stepping forward first to offer his congratulations.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist!"
Shennong, Xuanyuan, and the others were also flushed with joy, coming forward one after another to salute him, their words filled with heartfelt delight and excitement.
Hongyun looked at everyone, a gentle smile appearing on his face, and solemnly returned the salute to them all.
"Fellow Daoists, you are too courteous."
"If not for Fellow Daoist Wu reincarnating to enter the tribulation, unifying the Human Race, and pushing the fortune of the Human Dao to its peak, who knows how many Kalpas I, Hongyun, would have needed to Prove Dao."
When everyone heard this, they all smiled knowingly.
Fuxi stroked his long beard and said with emotion, "Fellow Daoist's words are very true. Ancestor Wu's merits are truly without precedent through the ages."
"However, for Fellow Daoist to seize this opportunity also shows your own deep fortune and blessings."
Everyone chatted for a while, sharing the various profound insights Hongyun had gained after Proving Dao. The atmosphere throughout Huoyun Cave was harmonious and peaceful.
After a long while, the smile on Hongyun's face slowly faded somewhat, and his expression became solemn.