Hongjun had barely managed to steady himself, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes.
If he had possessed a Hongmeng-grade treasure back then, perhaps he would have already broken free from the Heavenly Dao by now, or even refined it.
He would not have ended up in his current state.
Put nicely, he was the supreme authority of the Heavenly Dao, its spokesperson.
Put bluntly, he was completely controlled by the Heavenly Dao, reduced to its puppet.
"Who dares trespass into Hongmeng Palace?"
"Are you courting death?"
"..."
At that moment, stern rebukes carrying terrifying power rang out from Hongmeng Palace. They stirred up astonishing Origin Power, making Hongjun's body tremble once more.
Gritting his teeth, he strode several steps forward.
"I, Hongjun, have come on behalf of the Hong Huang Heavenly Dao Will to visit Fellow Daoist Taichu. I ask Fellow Daoist Taichu to come forth for a discussion!"
No matter how powerful Dao Lord Taichu was, Hongjun had come this time bearing the supreme might of the Heavenly Dao. He could not possibly be intimidated by a few messengers.
As soon as Hongjun spoke, Hongmeng Palace instead fell silent.
More than ten breaths later, Hongyun slowly emerged and glanced at Hongjun.
"Dao Ancestor, forcibly barging into Hongmeng Palace was rather reckless of you!"
"Great Master has considered that you are now controlled by the Heavenly Dao and acted out of necessity, so he may spare you this once!"
"I advise Dao Ancestor to leave quickly, lest Great Master change his mind and suppress you within Hongmeng Palace!"
After speaking, Hongyun turned to return to Hongmeng Palace.
Seeing this, Hongjun's expression darkened.
After the Dao-Demon Conflict, the Immortal Dao ruled Hong Huang. The living beings of Hong Huang revered him as the Dao Ancestor. Who would dare show