As they watched Hongjun and Laozi vanish, deathly silence fell over Heaven and Earth!
All living beings stood dazed, shocked beyond measure.
Only after a long while did some mighty experts recover their senses.
" Hiss... Dao Ancestor Hongjun returned defeated yet again?!"
"Now, not only Sage Houtu, but even Saint Nuwa has the strength to confront the Heavenly Dao head-on."
"Unbelievable, unbelievable! Just what will this world become?!"
"It seems the age of the Heavenly Dao's supposed supremacy truly will never return."
Such were the discussions among all living beings.
The Heavenly, Earth, and Human Daos stood equal in status.
Thus, both the Earth Dao and the Human Dao possessed tremendous power evenly matched with the Heavenly Dao.
Moreover, Houtu and Nuwa now stood as allies.
As such, even though the Earth Dao and Human Dao had emerged later, they were surely powerful enough to overwhelm the Heavenly Dao's might.
Strange expressions appeared on everyone's faces.
They had never imagined that the Heavenly Dao, revered by all living beings, would one day be weakened like this.
Some beings even turned toward humanity, an unusual gleam flickering in their eyes.
Humanity was already far different from what it had once been.
With a complete Human Dao presiding over it, absorbing even a trace of its Dao rhythm would be an immense opportunity for any living being.
It seemed they ought to befriend humanity from now on-or, rather, bring it blessings.
Meanwhile, at the scene!
Only after watching Hongjun and Laozi leave did Nuwa's expression ease a little, and she could not help letting out a long breath.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Houtu. Thank you, Nephew Changqing!"
As Nuwa spoke, she looked at Houtu and Gu Changqing in turn.
"There's no need for thanks!"
Houtu replied.
Then she paused, looking