With a rumble, Houtu's heart rapidly took shape. In an instant, it grew immensely powerful, and her aura soared through Da Luo Golden Immortal, mid-stage Quasi-Saint... all the way to Quasi-Saint Great Perfection, where it paused for a moment.
Boom!
Under the tense gaze of the Saints and all the great cultivators of Hong Huang, with every eye fixed on her, celestial music gradually filled the world. Rosy light spread across the sky, countless auspicious rays descended, Golden Lotuses sprang from the earth, golden flowers fell from the heavens, purple qi surged, and spiritual energy took form.
With the boundless merit earned from establishing Samsara, Houtu broke through in one stroke and attained Hunyuan Da Luo Golden Immortal.
Establishing Samsara was an act of world-shaping Fortune, one that would bring immeasurable merit for all ages. Its merit could be called the greatest since Heaven-Opening, surpassing even what Nuwa had earned for becoming a Saint. After all, Nuwa had only created an Acquired race. Had that race not been tied to the path of humanity, she would not have received nearly so much merit.
Houtu's establishment of Samsara, however, was profoundly important to every living being in Hong Huang, to the evolution of the Heavenly Dao, and to the evolution of the world itself. The merit she received was therefore truly boundless.
A chorus of sharp intakes of breath rang out as the gods of Hong Huang stared in shock.
She was the first in Hong Huang to attain Hunyuan Da Luo Golden Immortal without using Hongmeng Purple Qi.
How could anyone not be astonished? How could they not be shaken?
Houtu had opened a new path for those who came after her. She strengthened many cultivators' resolve and kept the gods from falling into despair. If someone else could do