Primordial Beginning saw their concerns and continued, "Individual minor worlds are only the beginning. Once they start merging, that is when your important role begins. Understand? We are not the only ones who can attack minor worlds. Those worlds can band together and invade Hong Huang as well."
"Whew." Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
They finally understood. This was merely the appetizer. The true test would come later.
There were far too many minor worlds. If several merged and tied down Hong Huang's Heavenly Dao, then defending Hong Huang would become their duty when the other worlds invaded.
The Heavenly Dao possessed only simple instincts and rules. Hong Huang's Heavenly Dao was no different from those of the minor worlds in that respect. Its superiority lay in overwhelming power, not intelligence.
"Dao Venerable, we understand. We will protect Hong Huang," they declared in unison.
"Good." Hongjun was very pleased.
"Then come with me. Our first target is the World of Fire. None of your kin live there, and it is slightly stronger than the Divine Punishment Minor World. We will take it first."
Everyone rose and answered together, "Yes!"
There was not even any need to divide them into teams. Each major faction formed its own.
They would have resented being assigned to other groups anyway. They trusted only their own kind.
At that moment, Hongjun stood. "Fellow Daoist, this expedition serves the eternal future of Hong Huang and is of the utmost importance. I regret that I cannot fight beside you across the worlds, and envy you deeply. May you lead these factions to victory from the outset and awe every world with your might. On behalf of Hong Huang's living beings, allow me to offer you this bow!"
"Haha! Just what I hoped for, though I dared