Meanwhile, in the Chaos Void beyond the heavens, Zixiao Palace remained ancient and solemn.
"Rumble..."
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
One after another, streaks of light came hurtling through Chaos.
Looking closely, they saw that the Three Pure Ones, the Two Saints of the West, and Nuwa had all arrived outside Zixiao Palace.
As they laid eyes on one another, strange expressions flickered through the Saints' eyes.
They all knew why they had come to Zixiao Palace at this time.
Then the palace gates opened, and Haotian and Yaochi, the two attendants of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, emerged.
"Greetings, esteemed Saints."
"His Majesty invites you in!"
After appearing, Haotian bowed to the Saints, then led them into Zixiao Palace.
Inside the grand hall, Dao Ancestor Hongjun reclined on a cloud bed, surrounded by the aura of the Dao.
"Greetings, Teacher!"
Seeing Hongjun, the Six Saints of the Heavens bowed in unison.
Hongjun gave a slight nod, his profound gaze sweeping over the Six Saints.
As the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao's representative, he naturally knew why the Saints had come.
"Is this everyone?"
After looking them over, Hongjun spoke calmly.
Taishang and the other Saints couldn't help but pause in surprise.
Everyone knew that besides the Six Saints of the Heavens, the Primordial World was also home to Qin Mu, Zhenyuanzi, and the three Saints—Ancestor Minghe among them.
Hongjun's words clearly suggested that he was waiting for someone.
"Damn it!"
"Is Teacher still waiting for Qin Mu?"
"That fellow just secured the position of Lord of the Heavenly Court!"
Venerable Yuanshi seethed inwardly.
He certainly didn't want to see Qin Mu show up at Zixiao Palace too.
"If Qin Mu comes, won't he get a share of the Merit for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?"
Zhunti muttered to himself, his brows