"Hmm?"
I have my own opportunity? Did Xiao know something?
"May I ask how I should address you?"
Ming He's attitude changed. Even though Xiao was merely a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, he became much more courteous.
"Just call me Xiao."
"Xiao, can you tell me what kind of opportunity I have?"
Since it concerned an opportunity, Ming He had no choice but to be cautious.
Xiao shook his head and said nothing. Matters concerning the Earth Dao could wait until the Earth Dao Emergence. Besides, the extent of Ming He's opportunity would depend on Empress Houtu's disposition.
Ming He grew somewhat anxious. Why did this person refuse to say anything and merely keep him in suspense?
"Can't you reveal even a little?" Ming He still refused to give up.
Xiao simply sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and began resting, ignoring Ming He.
Who knew how much time passed before Ming He grew impatient from waiting.
At that moment, Houtu's aura began to surge wildly, and the pitch-black gate began to tremble.
Houtu suddenly opened her eyes, gave Xiao a grateful look, then rose to her feet and flew above the Blood Sea.
Finally, Houtu glanced toward the Eastern Lands, her eyes full of reluctance and concern. Yet she withdrew those emotions and became utterly resolute.
"Great Dao above, I, Houtu of Pangu bloodline, have perceived that Heaven and Earth are incomplete. Heaven has its Heavenly Court, yet Earth has no bounds. I have also perceived that the Remnant Souls of Myriad Spirits are numb and unfeeling, suffering endless torment before ultimately meeting the fate of being scared out of their wits.
"Today, I, Houtu, am willing to transform my body into Reincarnation, completing the cycle of Heaven and Earth. I shall follow the legacy of Father