The Dao Ancestor's Gaze, a Word at Purple Cloud Palace, Tongtian Has Taken an Interesting Disciple!

Haotian returned to Purple Cloud Palace and came to pay his respects to the Dao Ancestor.

The Dao Ancestor sat cross-legged atop a Lotus Throne. Seeing Haotian's return, he slowly opened his eyes. "Haotian, after traveling through the Primordial Wilderness all these years, have you gained anything?"

Haotian hurriedly cupped his hands in salute and recounted his experiences from his travels over the years to the Dao Ancestor.

Upon hearing that remnants of the Demon Race still existed in the world, the Dao Ancestor furrowed his brow slightly and said indifferently, "Back then, during the Dao-Demon War, I slew Luo Hou on Western Mount Sumeru. Most of the Demon Race was exterminated."

"Yet some of the Demon Race escaped. Out of compassion, I did not wipe them out completely."

"Who would have thought that these demons would still stir up trouble and disrupt the Primordial Wilderness? This Karmic Bond must be repaid."

"If you encounter the Demon Race, cleanse them."

"Now, the Primordial Calamity Qi is surging, as though a great calamity is approaching. The matter of the Demon Race can only be set aside for now."

Haotian nodded, then began speaking of Lin Zhu—of how they had traveled the Primordial Wilderness together and found themselves kindred spirits.

Haotian also mentioned Lin Zhu's unique Dao Heart, his exceptional understanding of the True Meaning of the Great Dao, and how he had aided the Human Race, punished the wicked, and protected the weak. He told the Dao Ancestor everything.

The Dao Ancestor stroked his chin, a contemplative expression on his face.

"Tongtian's disciple is rather interesting."

"Those who cultivate the Dao should possess Divine Nature... Such an insight is good, and rare."

Hongjun's words carried considerable praise for Lin Zhu.

Seeing the Dao Ancestor praise Lin Zhu so highly, Haotian was