Before long, beneath the Thirty-Three Heavens, countless Hong Huang Experts had gathered, numbering in the hundreds of millions.
Sanqing, Jieyin, Zhunti, Nuwa, and the other Saints had already begun charging upward beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.
"Charge!"
"This time, it depends on fate, not strength. We might have a chance too!"
"That's right! If we can obtain a spot to witness Hongmeng Birth and Destruction, perhaps we can join Hongmeng Palace and gain supreme fortune!"
"Charge..."
Seeing that the Saints had already begun heading beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Myriad Races Experts shouted one after another. They activated their treasures to protect themselves and sped upward as well.
As its name implied, the Thirty-Three Heavens lay beyond the heavens and consisted of thirty-three layers. Beyond the thirty-third layer was Chaos.
When they had previously gone to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao, they had passed through these thirty-three layers to reach Chaos.
But only now did they learn that the so-called Hongmeng Palace was located beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.
In other words, there had to be another space beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.
With every layer they ascended, the pressure doubled. Living Beings below the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm could not break through without treasures to rely on.
For that reason, countless Living Beings were eliminated by this natural barrier.
In the end, only experts at the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and above broke through the Thirty-Three Heavens, fewer than one in a hundred thousand.
"Look, there's a vortex over there!"
"I can see a massive palace within the vortex. That must be Hongmeng Palace!"
"It must be! This vortex is extremely terrifying. Even This Seat cannot investigate its secrets. It must be Dao Lord Taichu's abode!"
"..."
For a time, the Myriad Races Experts who had reached beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens were all drawn to the enormous vortex.
Within the vortex, the faint silhouette of a magnificent palace emerged, impossible to see clearly.
The many experts wanted to extend their divine senses to investigate, only to find that all their senses were blocked. Not even the Saints were exceptions.
From this, they guessed that the palace within the vortex had to be Hongmeng Palace.
"Buzz..."
As everyone stared at the massive vortex in shock, astonishing Heavenly Dao Power suddenly appeared above them.
Immediately afterward, a figure slowly emerged from within that Heavenly Dao Power and stepped down before the Saints. It was Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"We welcome our teacher!"
"Welcome, Teacher!"
"..."
The Saints were the first to bow to Hongjun and call out loudly.
"We pay respects to the Dao Ancestor!"
"We pay respects to the Dao Ancestor!"
"..."
The Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts also bowed to Hongjun.
At the same time, a trace of resentment arose in their hearts. Dao Ancestor had come here—could he be planning to compete with them for the opportunity to witness Hongmeng Birth and Destruction?
Come to think of it, even Saints would go mad for such an opportunity. Dao Ancestor Hongjun surely desired it as well.
And Hongjun was the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. Could it be that even the Heavenly Dao longed to witness the scene of Hongmeng Birth and Destruction?
"Buzz..."
At that moment, the enormous vortex before the Myriad Races Experts opened a small crack.
A terrifying power swept toward the Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts. Even the many Saints were forced to retreat several steps.
Only faint Heavenly Dao Power flickered around Hongjun, allowing him to steady himself first.
Then, a red phantom slowly emerged from the crack and condensed into a child of seven or eight.
Seeing this, Hongjun and the Six Sages narrowed their eyes slightly. They could vaguely sense an aura no weaker than a Saint spreading from the phantom.
Moreover, that aura was extremely familiar.
"I am Hongyun, an attendant of Hongmeng Palace!"
"Great Master takes pity on the countless beings of Hong Huang and wishes to select three fated individuals to enter Hongmeng Palace and receive supreme fortune!"
"Now, This Seat shall announce the names of the three people chosen by Great Master!"
Hongyun's voice rang out calmly, yet it was like thunder exploding in the ears of the Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts, making them hold their breath unconsciously.
At that moment, the expressions of the many demon race experts changed. Kunpeng in particular, who had previously attacked Hongyun, could not help taking a few steps back, seemingly afraid that Hongyun would notice him.
Hongyun was now Dao Lord Taichu's attendant. Perhaps a single powerful treasure would be enough to take his life.
"The first to receive a spot: Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden!"
"Hm?"
"Who is Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden?"
"Why was the first one some unknown figure? Could it be that This Poor Daoist does not even catch Dao Lord Taichu's eye?"
"..."
Upon hearing the first name announced by Hongyun, the Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts were all stunned and could not help looking around.
Their faces were filled with shock and curiosity.
They desperately wanted to know who this Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was, to have received such a fortunate opportunity.
At that moment, a young girl in a white dress, her face full of shock and shyness, stepped out from behind West Queen Mother.
"Master, I... I'm afraid!"
"Disciple?"
Only then did West Queen Mother react. She looked at her disciple behind her in shock, unable to suppress the excitement on her face.
"Hahaha, don't be afraid, don't be afraid! With Fellow Daoist Hongyun here, who would dare lay a hand on you?"
East Prince, standing nearby, wore an envious expression. But Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was ultimately his junior, so he could not show too much. He could only laugh loudly and flaunt this before the Myriad Races Experts.
At that moment, Hongyun continued, "The second to receive a spot: Ancestral Witch Houtu!"
"Ancestral Witch?"
"Why an Ancestral Witch? Those people do not even cultivate primordial spirits. What qualifications do they have?"
"Exactly. Such observation should focus on comprehension. Wouldn't Houtu's attendance be a waste of this opportunity?"
"..."
For a time, the Myriad Races of Hong Huang Experts all voiced their dissatisfaction.
"What, do you wish to have a battle with my brothers?"
"The names announced by Fellow Daoist Hongyun were personally chosen by Dao Lord Taichu. Do you refuse to accept them?"
"..."
At this moment, aside from Houtu, the other eleven Ancestral Witches all stepped forward. Each erupted with astonishing Fierce Fiendish Qi and angrily shouted at those who were dissatisfied.
"Hmph, do you wish to have a fight with This Poor Daoist and his Senior Brother?"
"A group that does not cultivate primordial spirits—what qualifications do you have to witness Hongmeng Birth and Destruction?"
Jieyin and Zhunti suddenly stepped forward, emanating astonishing Saint's Aura.
Laozi, Yuanshi, Zhunti, and even Nuwa looked toward the Twelve Ancestral Witches, coldness on their faces.
Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was from the younger generation, so it was not proper for them to speak out.
But Houtu was an Ancestral Witch of the Witch Race and did not cultivate a primordial spirit. How could they accept this?
After all, there were only three spots. The first two had already been announced. If the third went to Hongjun, would the Saints not have come here for nothing?
How could they possibly save face then?
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