So... it still came to this?
Gu Changqing sighed inwardly.
The greater course cannot be changed, but the smaller currents can!
Gu Changqing knew full well that, in the Heavenly Dao's original course, Houtu had been suppressed within the Underworld, forbidden from emerging.
It was just that Hongjun had been far too domineering earlier, intent on wiping Houtu out altogether.
But now, it seemed the Heavenly Dao was "setting things back on their proper course," ensuring that events still followed their original trajectory.
This also gave Gu Changqing a clearer understanding.
It seemed that although Houtu's attainment of Sagehood had rewritten some of destiny's greater course, those changes were ultimately limited.
As with the scene before him, her suppression by the Heavenly Dao might well be unavoidable.
For a moment, Gu Changqing sank into thought.
He was not lamenting Houtu's fate.
Rather, this incident had once again brought home to him the strength of the Heavenly Dao's will.
He still had an extraordinarily long road ahead if he wished to rewrite the outcome of the Investiture of the Gods measureless calamity.
While Gu Changqing pondered this inwardly...
On the other side, Hongjun also came to his senses.
"The Heavenly Dao Cage?!"
"Ha ha! Good, good, excellent!"
Watching the Heavenly Dao Cage descend, Hongjun laughed wildly, making no attempt to conceal his delight.
Then he fixed his gaze firmly on Houtu again.
"Hmph, Houtu, what does it matter if your strength towers to the heavens?"
"Your so-called Earth Dao has only just been born. How could it possibly stand alongside the Heavenly Dao?"
"Let me see how you intend to resist this Heavenly Dao Cage!"
Hongjun's mockery brimmed with delight at her misfortune.
Houtu said nothing in response.
Her expression, however, had grown more solemn than ever.
Her beautiful eyes stared