Chapter 60

"If this keeps going, how is the Calamity Tribulation to be advanced, and how are my plans to unfold?"

Supreme Hongjun felt a twinge of a headache.

He had no objection to the Wu Clan creating worlds — it would, after all, bolster the foundations of the Great Desolation and ultimately benefit him — but for you bastards to have been creating worlds for several million years, that was a bit much.

What, have you all switched careers to become world-creators?

The same went for the Demon Clan — had Especially Di Jun and Taiyi been beaten into submission? Were they questioning their very existence? What was the meaning of running off to closed-door cultivation?

Damn it!

"The situations in the other realms have yet to... no, Nuwa remains in closed-door cultivation to this day, the Three Pure Ones seem to be deducing something as well, and Brother Fuxi withdrew from the Demon Clan and immediately entered closed-door cultivation. If this continues any longer, the entire Great Desolation will fall into chaos."

"No, this cannot go on any longer."

At a single thought, after surveying the state of the Great Desolation, Supreme Hongjun could no longer sit still. If this kept up, the situation would truly slip beyond his control.

He had to step in and intervene!

His eyes lifted slightly, as if divine light and immortal resonance gathered within them, as if boundless majestic power bloomed forth. Behind him, the golden wheel of the Heavenly Dao flickered in and out of view, and a terrifying aura gradually awakened from Supreme Hongjun's person.

"In one hundred years, a council shall be held at the Purple Cloud Palace. Those who are fated, and the three thousand former listeners of the Dao at the Purple Cloud Palace — all who yet live — must come."

Above the Great Desolation continent, a voice that was solemn, indifferent, and supreme rang out across all of heaven and earth, reflected in countless blessed grotto-heavens and immortal lands, and entering the ears of every living being and powerful expert.

Looking out, if one gazed into the void, one could faintly seem to see a towering figure overlooking the entire Great Desolation, and beside it, the illusory shadow of an ancient, vast, and majestic palace flickered in and out of view.

An edict from Supreme Hongjun!

"A council?"

"Why is a council being held all of a sudden?"

"Could it be related to what's been happening recently?"

"I'm afraid something is about to happen."

"Whether it's fortune or misfortune, who can say."

In an instant, the entire Great Desolation was set abuzz. The great powers and experts of every faction wore varied expressions — some grave, some expectant, some uneasy.

The once-peaceful Great Desolation, stirred by Supreme Hongjun's words, was as if a monstrous wave had been raised, and the vast Great Desolation continent itself trembled.

In Chaos, within a small world.

Houtu, who had been in closed-door cultivation comprehending the Great Dao of Reincarnation, upon hearing Supreme Hongjun's proclamation, immediately emerged from seclusion and gathered with the twelve Ancestral Witches.

"Brothers, something is not quite right here. Supreme Hongjun has suddenly announced a council — this matter is absolutely connected to us."

Houtu said softly.

"Our Wu Clan is the protagonist of this Calamity Tribulation of the Great Desolation. Since this matter was spoken by that one, the Dingranbu Society will surely hold true. As such, we, as protagonists of the tribulation, should not be in any danger while the tribulation has yet to conclude."

"Moreover, we have hidden ourselves extremely deeply and have never been exposed. I imagine Supreme Hongjun will not have discovered our secret."

"Viewed in this light, even if Supreme Hongjun's council is related to us, it is probably only because we have remained in Chaos and have not returned to the Great Desolation continent."

Zhu Jiuyin said in a low, contemplative voice.

The Ancestral Witches all nodded, in agreement with Zhu Jiuyin's speculation.

If Supreme Hongjun had truly discovered them, it would be impossible — and if he had, the Junyebu Society would not leave it unattended. So it could only be that he was displeased with their seclusion in Chaos.

"Little sister, you once attended the Dao lecture at the Purple Cloud Palace in the past. Since that is so, we shall go with you. When the time comes, we shall meet force with force and water with earth — it will be fine."

Di Jiang said, looking toward Houtu.

"Very well, Brother. Let us first see this matter through. I am about to attain the Dao, and this is a perfect Jieciji Society to see if I can make my attainment of the Dao seem a little more natural and proper."

Houtu did not refuse, and nodded in assent.

"About to attain the Dao? Excellent, excellent, excellent! The resurrection of the Father God draws ever nearer!"

The Ancestral Witches' eyes lit up, and they said excitedly.

The thirty-three layers of Heaven, within the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Especially Di Jun and Taiyi, who had been cultivating and comprehending the Great Dao of Sovereignty, were startled awake by Supreme Hongjun's edict. The two opened their eyes and exchanged a glance, each able to see the expression in the other's.

"Troublesome."

Especially Di Jun furrowed his brow.

"Damnable. We are nearly finished perfecting the Great Dao of Sovereignty, and now we are summoned. This will delay us further."

Taiyi said through gritted teeth.

"Since the Dao Ancestor has spoken, we cannot refuse to go. Let us first see what exactly he wants of us. A little delay is a little delay — when the time comes, speak less and listen more, to avoid revealing anything."

Especially Di Jun cautioned.

"Rest assured, Brother. I understand."

Taiyi replied.

"Good."

Within the Cave Heaven of Creation.

Nuwa, who had been using her divine sense to split into billions, projecting and preaching the Dao throughout the heavens and myriad realms, withdrew a portion of her mind, and her beautiful eyes slowly opened.

"He can no longer sit still, can he."

Nuwa murmured.

As the person closest to Li Mo, Nuwa naturally knew far more than others. Thus, far more clearly than anyone else, she saw through the meaning of Supreme Hongjun's words at a single glance.

"It's only the last little bit left. Very well, then I shall make the trip."

Shaking her head, Nuwa felt a touch of helplessness. Her gaze drifted to the room where Li Mo was in closed-door cultivation. After a moment's thought, she withdrew her gaze, choosing not to disturb Li Mo, and rose to leave.

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