In truth, during his earlier confrontation with Taiyi, Gu Changqing had also been secretly on guard, circulating his magic power and ready to strike at any moment.
After all, if the Demon Race flew into a rage out of humiliation, they might truly attack the humans.
Yet the instant he sensed Houtu's aura erupt, Gu Changqing's heart settled completely.
He once again adopted the air of someone enjoying a good show.
For no other reason!
Since Houtu had emerged from seclusion, it meant she was confident enough to break the power of the Heavenly Dao Seal and return to the world.
It was not merely that Gu Changqing had faith in Houtu.
He also had more than enough faith in his own fine wine.
One had to understand that every wine Gu Changqing bestowed on those around him was far from ordinary.
Even calling it "tailor-made" would be no exaggeration.
The fine wine he had given Houtu back then contained a portion of the profound truths of the Great Dao of Wine, as well as the origin laws and order of Heaven and Earth.
His purpose had been precisely to let Houtu shatter the Heavenly Dao Seal with overwhelming force and truly stand on equal footing with Hongjun-or rather, with the Heavenly Dao.
Gu Changqing's gaze grew profound as he looked meaningfully toward Hongjun's figure above the Nine Heavens.
"Heh heh..."
"So-called Dao Ancestor, you want to erase me...? I'm afraid it won't be that easy."
Earlier, Hongjun had imagined that once the Witch and Demon Clans were destroyed, he could free his hands to deal with Gu Changqing and erase him.
But how could Gu Changqing have been unaware?!
That was also why he had spared no effort to help Houtu emerge as soon as possible.
As long as