Lu Xuan and Houtu had remained in the Nine Netherworld for a thousand years before finally receiving the Three Pure Ones. Dijiang had come with them as well.
Houtu ushered the Three Pure Ones and Dijiang into Peaceful Heart Hall and personally brewed tea for them. Only then did she speak.
"This time, I have several elder brothers to thank. Otherwise, Hongjun would certainly have plotted against me. Not only would I have been unable to awaken the Earthly Dao, I would have been imprisoned within the Nine Netherworld."
Tongtian waved his hand with a simple, guileless grin. "We are family, brothers and sister. It was merely a small effort—why thank us?"
Primordial Heavenly Venerable shot Tongtian a fierce glare, then said to Houtu, "This time, even Hongjun acted personally, yet he could only watch helplessly as the Earthly Dao awakened."
"Especially the Pangu True Body summoned by the Twelve Heavenly Gods Baleful Formation—it made Hongjun exceedingly wary. So I fear that in the next Witch-Demon War, Hongjun may secretly aid the Demon Race."
Dijiang nodded after hearing this. "Indeed. Our very existence now threatens him. He will never permit us to continue living in the Primordial World."
Houtu said with a smile, "Rest assured, elder brothers. If Hongjun dares to strike directly at the Witch Race, then I will have an excuse to act as well."
"But if Hongjun does not act, then even if every member of the Witch Race dies in battle, I fear I will have no way to help."
Laozi nodded. "If little sister Houtu acts, it would be equivalent to giving Hongjun an excuse to act. When that time comes, the Witch Race would perish even faster than before."
"However, Hongjun not acting personally does not mean he will not have the Western Two