Zhen Yuanzi Proves the Dao

"Fellow Daoist Chu Feng, what you just said... that there is an opportunity for me to attain enlightenment here?" Zhen Yuanzi asked excitedly.

She had been stuck at the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal for too long. Hong Yun had already attained enlightenment, but she herself had not.

Chu Feng said calmly, "Your Dao is the Dao of the Earth, and its foundation is the Primordial Earth."

The Book of Earth is born with you, and is itself transformed from the Earth Fetal Membrane.

Now, Houtu has reincarnated and established the Underworld, making this place the most concentrated manifestation of the laws of the Primordial World world.

Tell me, where does your opportunity lie?

Zhen Yuanzi shuddered, his eyes widened, and his breath caught in his throat.

Yes, how could I forget!

Ultimately, the underworld is another extreme evolution of the laws of the earth!

But... where is the opportunity?

She felt a veil of mist, visible yet intangible.

Houtu was incredibly intelligent; Chu Feng only needed to point it out, and she immediately understood.

She gave Chu Feng a deep look, then turned her gaze to Zhen Yuanzi and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, please follow me."

She led Zhen Yuanzi on a stroll through this desolate underworld.

From the Bridge of Helplessness to the River of Oblivion, and then to the planned site of the eighteen levels of hell, Houtu walked along, explaining her vision for the underworld.

Zhen Yuanzi grew increasingly alarmed as he listened, his eyes growing brighter with each word.

She felt that the Book of Earth within her was resonating with this newborn world in an unprecedented way.

Finally, Houtu stopped and, in front of a reserved central ghost city, turned around and solemnly bowed to Zhen Yuanzi: "Fellow Daoist, the Underworld has just been established, and everything is in need of rebuilding. We need virtuous people to assist us, so that the great virtue of the earth can support the myriad ghosts of the netherworld."

I wish to bestow upon you the title of Emperor Chengtian Xiaofa Houde Guangda, placing you on equal footing with me.

"To be stationed in the central ghost city, to command all ghosts, and to manage the underworld—would you be willing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a purple Imperial Qi Dao Charm underworld flew out and hovered in front of Zhen Yuanzi.

This is the Great Emperor Fruit Position!

Zhen Yuanzi was stunned.

She never expected Houtu to be so decisive and generous!

This is not just a position; it means that almost half of the power and fortune of the underworld has been given to her!

Of course, such a position is nothing special to Houtu.

Chu Feng once talked with Houtu about how, once the Great Tribulation ended, he would help the Ancestral Witch reach an unprecedented level.

However, the Witch-Demon Calamity are not over yet. Right now, helping Zhen Yuanzi prove her Dao and laying a solid foundation for her is the right path.

"Zhen Yuanzi... thanks, Houtu Daoist Houtu!"

Without further hesitation, she bowed deeply to the Houtu.

The moment she received that purple Imperial Qi, a sudden change occurred!

Zhen Yuanzi felt his primordial spirit tremble violently, and the Book of Earth within his body, which had been dormant for countless eons, suddenly stirred.

It transformed into a beam of yellow light, bursting out from the crown of the head and hovering above it, frantically absorbing the underworld's fortune surging into its body.

A crack has appeared in the bottleneck that had stagnated in her life for many years!

"Now!"

Chu Feng's gaze sharpened, and he took out the Earth Dao Divine Dragon.

The next moment, nine magnificent golden dragons, formed entirely from the earth's fortune, roared out from Chu Feng's sleeves, shaking the entire Netherworld.

They plunged into the depths of the underworld and merged into the Earth Veins.

The entire underworld seemed to be infused with boundless vitality, and its laws were instantly perfected by 50%.

As the newly enthroned emperor, Zhen Yuanzi felt this most acutely!

The immense power of the Earth Dao Origin flowed wildly into her body through her fruit position and the Book of Earth.

The barrier of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal was instantly breached!

In an instant, a powerful aura of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal swept across the entire Primordial World, centered on Zhen Yuanzi!

The endless laws of the earth cheered and transformed into golden lotuses, which surged from the void and floated down around her.

Zhen Yuanzi slowly opened his eyes, bowed to Chu Feng and Houtu, and said, "I will never forget your Zhen Yuanzi today!"

Houtu was overjoyed upon seeing this and immediately looked at Zhurong, Qiangliang, and other Ancestral Witch beside her.

If Zhen Yuanzi could attain enlightenment, could his sisters also attain enlightenment?

She was about to speak when Chu Feng raised his hand to stop her.

"Houtu, my dear, don't rush."

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Your sisters, like you, are formed from the essence and blood of the Great God Pangu. Law Proving the Dao they wield, for that is the right path."

While a position in the underworld is desirable, it can become a constraint for them.

Once they break through their bottlenecks and attain the Primordial Dao Fruit through their own strength, then they can enter the Underworld and occupy high positions; that would truly be a perfect match."

Upon hearing this, Zhurong and the other Ancestral Witch nodded in agreement. Their inherent pride made them more inclined to rely on their own strength.

"Fellow Daoist Chu is right! I, Zhurong, shall use the Law of Fire to burn away all obstacles and prove my Great Dao!"

"That's right, I also want to Law Proving the Dao," Gonggong echoed.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Chu Feng took his leave, as he had more important things to do.

After Chu Feng left, Houtu, while inspecting the underworld, discovered a primordial, unformed source of ghosts and gods at a place where yin energy gathered.

She felt pity for him and sensed his extraordinary background, so she enlightened him, took him as a disciple, and named Fengdu.

Meanwhile, at the Purple Heavens Palace.

Chu Feng walked in familiarly and saw the woman sitting on the cloud bed, who was stunningly beautiful but had an icy expression. He couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

He stepped forward, gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, and said softly, "Are you still angry?"

Hongjun snorted coldly, remaining silent, but the repulsive force of the Great Dao around him quietly dissipated somewhat.

"Alright, alright, it was my fault."

Chu Feng whispered in her ear, quickly trying to appease her, "I admit, I didn't handle things with Luohu very well."

In my heart, you are the rightful wife; she can't cause any trouble.

"The Empress?"

Hongjun smiled knowingly, "Is this how things are left?"

Helpless, Chu Feng could only continue to comfort him, using every trick in the book, from coaxing to deception.

After a long while, Hongjun's expression finally softened, and he leaned against Chu Feng, no longer pushing him away.

"The problem of the Heavenly Way has been resolved."

Seeing that her anger had subsided, Chu Feng got down to business, "You can continue your Dao cultivation now."

Hongjun sat bolt upright, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and doubt. "What do you mean? What happened?"

"I made a deal with the Heavenly Dao."

Chu Feng paused for a moment, then continued, "The Heavenly Dao has agreed that as long as you don't commit a suicidal act like destroying the primordial Primordial World, it won't erase your consciousness. After you merge with the Dao, you will still be you."

Hongjun was completely stunned. Making a deal with the Heavenly Dao? How did he manage that?

Chu Feng stroked her long hair and continued, "The great calamity of the Lich King is about to end. At that time, the Demon Clan Heavenly Court will collapse, the Human Race will prosper, and the strength of the Heavenly Dao will surge."

This is the fastest way for you to improve your cultivation level; don't miss this opportunity.

Chu Feng didn't lie to her; Hongjun's current strength is equivalent to that of Grand Unity Great Luo.

Even if the Witch-Demon Calamity ends and I receive the reward, I still won't be able to help Hongjun reach a higher level.

On the contrary, once the great calamity ends, the Heavenly Dao's strength will greatly increase, providing Hongjun with immense assistance.

Hongjun pondered for a long time, then nodded, his desire for power overwhelming everything else.

Seeing that she agreed, Chu Feng felt reassured. After a moment of tenderness, he left Purple Heavens Palace.

Meanwhile, in the west, Mount Sumeru...