Several streaks of light pierced through the barrier of the Pangu Realm and landed before Pangu Hall on Buzhou Mountain.
Zhou Ming was the first to step into the great hall, with Zhujiuyin close behind him. Wang Shu, the West Queen Mother, Candle Dragon, and Taiyi filed in one after another.
Houtu had long since been waiting in the hall. Her gaze swept over the group, and she smiled faintly, then nodded to Zhujiuyin.
"Brother Zhujiuyin, it's been a long time."
"Sister Houtu."
A rare trace of ease appeared in Zhujiuyin's deep eyes.
After guarding the Pangu Realm for tens of thousands of years, he could finally return to this great hall.
Wang Shu and the other three stepped forward and bowed to Houtu in unison.
"Wang Shu, the West Queen Mother, Candle Dragon, and Taiyi greet Ancestral Witch Houtu."
Houtu raised her hand slightly, her tone calm. "Fellow Daoists, there is no need for such ceremony."
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoists. Your opportunity to Attain Hunyuan has arrived."
When the four heard this, their hearts surged. Knowing this was all the Sage's favor, they bowed together toward Zhou Ming on the main seat and said respectfully, "Many thanks to the Sage for granting us this! We will certainly not fail the Sage's high expectations!"
Zhou Ming swept his gaze over the four of them.
"For the next three days, regulate your breathing and condition yourselves well."
"Adjust your states to their peak."
"Three days from now, I will take you to Huoyun Cave and the Nether Underworld."
Zhou Ming's voice was not loud, but every word was clear, echoing through the hall.
Wang Shu and the other three bowed at the same time to accept the command.
"We will respectfully obey the Sage's decree."
Three days passed in the blink