Hong Jun Arrives in Hong Huang, Yuanshi Has Other Intentions

As Taishang was pondering with his head lowered, An elder in an ancient, simple daoist robe suddenly appeared beside him.

The elder's appearance caused not even a ripple in the space, nor did it attract anyone's attention.

He stood there, leaning on a bamboo staff, a smile on his face, calmly observing everyone.

It wasn't until Taishang, awakening from his contemplation, looked up that he noticed the figure standing beside him.

Taishang froze for a moment, then quickly bowed.

"Greetings, Dao Ancestor!"

When did he get here? How did I not feel anything? It seems after tens of thousands of years without seeing him, the Dao Ancestor's power has become even more unfathomable. If... Taishang dared not continue thinking.

As if sensing Taishang's thoughts, Hong Jun didn't speak, merely glancing at him.

With that single glance, Taishang felt as though his soul had been seen through, and large beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.

Hong Jun pursed his lips into a smile, took a step forward, and increased the distance between himself and Taishang.

Seeing Hong Jun's action, Taishang's worried heart finally eased slightly.

On the other side, everyone who had been focused on Nu Wa heard Taishang's words and turned their gazes towards him in unison.

Upon clearly seeing who had arrived, everyone quickly bent their waists and nodded, paying their respects.

"Welcome, Dao Ancestor!"

Di Jun and the others said in unison, bowing deeply, their words filled with reverence.

In contrast, the Twelve Ancestral Witches' tone was indifferent. They simply said, "Greetings, Dao Ancestor," and offered no further words.

After all, in the eyes of the Witch Tribe, Hong Jun was merely a thief who had stolen the Saintly position from Father God Pangu.

If they weren't outmatched, they would have already swarmed him for a group beating.

Bowing was only a tribute to the Saintly position, having nothing to do with Hong Jun himself.

Facing the Witch Tribe's attitude, Hong Jun was not angered. Instead, he paced back and forth, smiling as he said, "Everyone, there's no need for such formality. This is merely one of my avatars; my true body has not come."

Although Hong Jun said this, no one present truly acted with abandon.

The crowd exchanged glances, then raised their heads, but their bodies remained slightly bowed as a sign of respect.

Hong Jun swept his gaze over everyone, seemingly satisfied with their demeanor. He smiled slightly, then turned his head to look at Nu Wa.

He examined Nu Wa up and down with his eyes, stroked his beard with his right hand, his gaze filled with affirmation, and slowly nodded as he spoke.

"All are ants beneath the Saints. I just didn't expect that among the six of you, it would be you who reached this step first."

Although Hong Jun's words were directed at Nu Wa, Taishang and the two behind him couldn't help but blush.

Jieyin and Zhunti, upon hearing this, maintained their indifferent expressions.

After all, everyone in the Hong Huang knew that Hong Jun had taken them as disciples partly to repay the karma from Luohu shattering the West.

Therefore, in their view, as long as they could become Saints, it didn't matter who achieved it first or last.

Conversely, the most uncomfortable were Yuanshi, who valued his reputation. Upon hearing Hong Jun's words, he wished he could find a hole to crawl into on the spot.

The three of them were transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit and had always considered themselves the legitimate inheritors of Pangu, naturally possessing immense confidence.

Hong Jun had also repeatedly praised their extraordinary origins, stating that proving the Dao to Hunyuan would definitely not be a problem.

However, not only were they now surpassed by Nu Wa, but Hong Jun had also brought it up publicly, which was a blatant slap in the face.

For a time, their desire to prove the Dao became even more urgent.

I must find a way to be the second to prove the Dao, preferably ahead of Elder Brother and Third Brother.

Yuanshi's thoughts raced, yet he still had no clue how to prove the Dao. He looked up at Hong Jun, his eyes lighting up.

This little earthworm has so many twists and turns. As soon as he appeared, he started sowing discord.

Now the Three Pure Ones will have to find a way to quickly prove the Dao. In their haste, they'll definitely choose the simplest path to enlightenment.

Although Liu Mang was busy playing dead, it didn't stop him from continuing to inwardly complain about Hong Jun.

Hearing Liu Mang's thoughts, Nu Wa's heart felt amused, and the corners of her lips curved upwards.

Hong Jun had achieved his Dao through transformation from an earthworm, so calling him an earthworm was not unreasonable.

However, in the entire Hong Huang, besides Liu Mang, there was probably no one else who dared to call him that.

After Nu Wa achieved her Dao, she learned that as long as someone directly addressed a Saint by name, the Saint would be aware of it.

If the person's heart was disrespectful, they might even incur punishment.

Don't ask her how she knew; she had just secretly punished a few people.

But what puzzled Nu Wa was, Why, when Liu Mang was cursing Hong Jun like this in his heart, did Hong Jun act as if he didn't know, showing no reaction at all?

Nu Wa looked up at Hong Jun, who had a smiling expression.

See, not only was he not angry, but he was smiling so happily.

Is this the happiness of ignorance?

Fortunately, I can hear his thoughts. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know I was being cursed at by this unfilial son.

Nu Wa's expression stiffened as she recalled Liu Mang's insulting words, her eyes turning cold.

Even though she could hear him, she had no reason to directly beat up this unfilial son. She was still so angry!

Hong Jun, of course, didn't know Nu Wa's thoughts.

Seeing Nu Wa, who alternated between a faint smile and a troubled expression, his heart grew uneasy.

Did she discover my objective? Or did the Heavenly Dao tell her the secret of the Saints behind my back?

Hong Jun stopped his advance and looked at Nu Wa's constantly changing expression, unable to make up his mind for a moment.

What to do next truly stumped Hong Jun.

His main body was currently in a stalemate with the Heavenly Dao and couldn't break free at all.

The one who came this time was merely a clone, its strength less than one ten-thousandth of his main body's.

If a real fight were to break out, he would definitely not be Nu Wa's opponent.

Even if their true bodies fought, although Nu Wa had just become a Saint and her strength was certainly not as great as his, he wouldn't gain much advantage either.

In the end, it would be a mutually destructive battle.

However, he still needed to re-fuse with the Heavenly Dao. Regardless of the outcome of their conflict, it would definitely be more disadvantageous to him.

It seems no matter what, I have to find a way to shift the blame to the Heavenly Dao and appease Nu Wa. Once I regain control of the Heavenly Dao, I'll deal with things then.

After only a moment of consideration, Hong Jun made up his mind.

He looked up at Nu Wa, and their eyes met.

Nu Wa didn't know that Hong Jun's main body was unable to break free. If she had known, she would have attacked Hong Jun no matter what.

Unfortunately, opportunities often slip away in an instant.

Nu Wa looked at Hong Jun and bowed slightly, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher!"

Regardless, Hong Jun was partly responsible for her becoming a Saint. After all, the three methods for Proving Dao were told to her by Hong Jun.

Hearing Nu Wa's words, Hong Jun's expression remained unchanged. He raised his right hand and said, "There's no need for such formalities. We have both Proved Dao to the Hunyuan realm, so we can address each other as fellow Daoists."

Inwardly, he let out a long sigh of relief. He had thought Nu Wa was about to attack just now and had almost been unable to resist fleeing.

[Sigh, this earthworm is truly shameless. He blocks your path to advancement, and you still have to thank him.]

[You're my cheap Mother, after all. I hope I can help you find a different path in the future.]

[I just don't know if I'll live to see that day.]

"Since the Dao Ancestor says so, I shall respectfully obey."

Nu Wa smiled brightly, "However, I still have one question, and I beg fellow Daoist Hong Jun to enlighten me."

Hong Jun's heart tightened, knowing the main course was about to arrive.

He looked at Nu Wa with a puzzled expression and said, "May I ask what problem fellow Daoist Nu Wa has? I will tell you everything I know."

"Then I won't hold back," Nu Wa said, her expression turning serious.

"I want to know, why did the Hongmeng Purple Qi have problems?!"