Everything that happened below unfolded under Meng Chuan and the Emperors' watchful eyes.
"That Daoist is a little strange." Boundless Heavenly Secrets appeared in the Emperors' eyes as they deduced everything, seeking the source of that strangeness.
"I think I've seen him before." Laozi, his white hair and white beard lending him an air of serene detachment, watched the fat man weave nimbly among the many kings to snatch Treasure. A thoughtful look entered his eyes.
"I remember now." Laozi let out a soft breath. "He's..."
"Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable."
As two of the earliest Heavenly Venerables of the Mythological Era, Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable and Virtuous Heavenly Venerable had not lived particularly far apart.
In that most distant age, no one had been able to attain the Dao. Everything was still being explored.
Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable had been the first to eat the crab. He consolidated the cultivation methods of the time, then successfully took that step and became the first Heavenly Venerable of the Mythological Era.
He ushered in the Heavenly Venerable Era.
After Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable, there had been no shortage of those who attained the Dao.
When Virtuous Heavenly Venerable was active, he had even seen divine statues of Tribulation Transcending Heavenly Venerable and ancient paintings recording his appearance.
He really had been a fat man, with a round face to match.
"The first person in ancient history to attain the Dao truly was extraordinary." Hearing the answer, the Emperors understood much more and voiced their admiration.
"Too bad I wasn't the first or last to attain the Dao in an era."
The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body suddenly sounded rather wistful.
"What strange thing are you thinking about now?" Huang Tian asked curiously.
"Think about it. The first Heavenly Venerable of the Mythological Era