Faced with such a situation, how could Daochen not worry?
"Congratulations, Demon Emperor, on breaking through another great realm! A blessing for heaven and earth, a blessing for the Primordial World!"
"What joyous news! To think we were fortunate enough to witness the Demon Emperor's entire advancement. Truly astounding! Who in the Primordial World can rival the Demon Emperor's immense power?"
"Congratulations, Demon Emperor! Felicitations, Demon Emperor! Having advanced to the sixth level of the Saint Realm, your strength now makes you the foremost beneath the Heavenly Dao."
Laozi, Zhunti, and Jieyin arrived one after another.
The three eagerly stepped forward to flatter him.
Daochen did not look at them, however. Instead, his gaze turned toward Nüwa and the others, whose faces were full of concern.
"I gained a little from this breakthrough and need another day or two in seclusion. Please wait a while, everyone."
With that, Daochen left and entered the Heavenly Court.
Laozi and the other two were rather embarrassed. Their punches had struck empty air, their flattering pats had landed on the horse's leg instead of its rump, leaving them quite at a loss.
Nüwa stepped forward then. "Senior and junior brothers, there is no need to worry. It is only two days. Come have some tea first."
Tongtian looked at the three. "Eldest Senior Brother, what brings you here this time?"
As he saw it, after watching Daochen's breakthrough, the three should have left.
Since they had approached instead, they surely had something important to discuss.
Laozi did not conceal anything. Looking worried, he asked, "I am ashamed to say it, but I cultivate the Way of Nonaction, following nature and allowing my cultivation to grow of its own accord."
"Yet watching the Demon Emperor's breakthrough this time left me trembling with fear."
"That Eye