Emperor Yan Shennong promptly led everyone forward to pay their respects.
Even with his status, when facing this primordial great god of the Houtu Tribe, he had to meet her with the etiquette of a junior. He then invited Houtu to visit the Emperor Yan Tribe, but Houtu declined.
"This god has come to travel through the wilderness and experience the customs and landscapes of every land. This is merely a brief stop. I appreciate Fellow Daoist Emperor Yan's kindness!"
Emperor Yan Shennong could not help feeling somewhat regretful at those words.
Yan Ju, standing beside him, suddenly spoke.
"Just now, Senior Houtu was comprehending the mysteries of life, death, and reincarnation. Could it be that you intend to link the yin and yang of Heaven and Earth, delivering those wronged souls and evil spirits?"
Emperor Yan Shennong frowned upon hearing him speak and rebuked him.
"Yan Ju, do not spout nonsense before Great Heavenly Venerable Houtu!"
Seeing this, Ting Yao also said,
"Senior Houtu is a senior respected by the entire Emperor Yan Tribe. How can you offend her?"
After a slight pause, she cupped her hands toward Houtu.
"My son has behaved improperly and offended you, Senior Houtu. Please forgive him!"
Ting Yao tugged at Yan Ju and bowed along with him as a sign of respect.
The ranks among gods were strict. A primordial great god like Houtu had cultivation far beyond that of the couple, and they dared not slight her in the least.
Yan Ju also bowed.
Though both were primordial great gods, this one had reached the end of the Heavenly Venerable realm and embarked upon the path of transcendence, even possessing a portion of the Dao Fruit of transcendence. Naturally, Yan Ju did not dare act rashly.
Coming before her now and voicing