"A Great Dao Saint's aura!" In the void, the Three Purities stared in shock. "How did Houtu suddenly become a saint? And a Great Dao Saint of the Earth Law, no less—one who can contend with the Heavenly Dao!"
Their heads were buzzing!
The Three Purities had endured countless hardships to reach this point, and only one of them had become a saint. Yuanshi and Tongtian were still struggling to perfect their paths to sainthood through establishing their teachings. Who could have guessed Houtu would become a saint just like that?
It was as if she could become a saint whenever she wanted, without any obstacles or difficulty!
It was unbearable! The Three Purities were all utterly miserable.
They all felt as if they'd been struck by an attack from a higher dimension!
Houtu had reached the rank of Great Dao Saint and possessed the power to contend with the Heavenly Dao. Taishang Laojun had also become a saint, surpassing Jieyin and Zhunti to become the strongest of Hongjun's three saint disciples, but even he felt he fell somewhat short compared to Houtu.
The six paths of reincarnation revolved slowly alongside the Netherworld. It was as if six Half-Saints followed behind a Great Dao Saint. Even Taishang Laojun felt ashamed at the sight and didn't dare act rashly.
Only after examining the Netherworld and the six paths of reincarnation did the Three Purities realize that Houtu had created a place for the gathering of departed souls and their rebirth through reincarnation. The boundless merit she had earned seemed to have completed what was missing from the Primordial World. The sight was astonishing and awe-inspiring.
For a time, Yuanshi and Sect Master Tongtian fell silent and lowered their heads slightly, waiting for Taishang Laojun to speak.
Taishang Laojun couldn't help but