As the Great Dao Charm emanating from the two slowly subsided, the strange phenomenon in the Netherworld that seemed to be about to be reborn also gradually calmed down.
Houtu slowly opened her eyes. The trace of saintly majesty that had remained in her beautiful eyes had vanished, replaced by an almost blind worship and love.
That brief moment of spiritual connection allowed her to fully see the man's true nature.
Unfathomable.
Vast as an abyss.
She thought that by attaining the Primordial Chaos Realm and controlling the Earthly Dao, she could at least be on par with Qin Feng in terms of realm. However, when she truly touched his origin, she discovered that her newly perfected Earthly Dao laws were like a small stream that had not yet grown up, flowing into a vast and boundless ocean in front of his Chaos Great Dao.
It's not just a matter of overwhelming strength.
It's more like a dimensional reduction attack on the understanding of the essence of the Tao.
" Qin Feng."
Houtu called out softly, her voice so gentle it seemed to drip with Water Come. She didn't get up, remaining leaning on Qin Feng's shoulder, as if as long as she was by this man's side, she would never want to be the high and Empress Pingxin again.
"I've discovered that this Earthly Dao was perfected because of you, and you even understand the rules governing this cycle of reincarnation better than I do."
"You are actually more suitable than me for the position of Lord of this Earthly Dao."
Qin Feng was toying with the cup of Spirit Tea in his hand, which had long since gone cold. Hearing this, he raised an eyebrow and was about to make a teasing remark when he saw Houtu suddenly sit up straight.
She gently raised her hand and gestured towards the distant void deep within the netherworld.
Rumble--
The core of the entire underworld, the mysterious space that connects to the deepest part of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, suddenly trembled violently.
An ancient, desolate aura, seemingly bearing the weight of countless ages, burst forth from the earth.
Immediately afterwards.
In the distance, under the horrified gaze of Ksitigarbha, a massive stone disc, enveloped in endless Merit Golden Light and Earthly Dao runes, slowly rose and hovered before the two.
On the stone slab, there are ukiyo-e depictions of the six realms of beings: gods, humans, asuras, hungry ghosts, animals, and hell. Each engraving contains the supreme law of reincarnation. Just one glance is enough to make one feel as if their soul is being sucked in and drawn into the endless cycle of rebirth.
The most precious treasure of Earthly Dao – the Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate!
This is the pivot that governs the cycle of life and death for all living beings in the Primordial World, and it is also the most core manifestation of the authority of the Earthly Dao!
Whoever controls it will be the true ruler of the underworld!
"This is my most precious innate treasure, and also my Earthly Dao central hub."
Houtu looked at the slowly rotating Wheel of Reincarnation, her eyes showing no reluctance, but rather like a little girl showing off a treasure, looking at Qin Feng with anticipation.
"This Reincarnation Authority should rightfully be yours to wield."
"Once you refine it, from this day forward, the entire Netherworld, its countless ghosts and gods, and every name in the Book of Life and Death will be decided by your word."
If these words were to get out, even Hongjun would probably be shocked.
A sage's treasure—what a precious thing it is!
Even the Three Pure Ones would fight tooth and nail for a single Innate Supreme Treasure, yet now, Houtu is actually going to hand over this power, which symbolizes the rule of a realm, to someone else?
Even Ksitigarbha, who was still lying at the bottom of the pit, forgot the pain in his body at this moment. He opened his mouth wide, and his expression of seeing a ghost was even more disgusting than if he had eaten a dead fly.
That's insane.
This woman is absolutely insane!
That's the Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate! Obtaining it is like having the confidence to challenge the Heavenly Dao, and she just gave it away like that?!
Qin Feng looked at the Reincarnation Disc floating before him, radiating an alluring, precious light, and then at Houtu, who had a serious expression on her face. The cynical smile on his lips deepened.
He reached out, but instead of taking the treasure that would make even a saint envious, he gently stroked Houtu's pert nose.
"Silly girl."
"You are the owner of the Earthly Dao, so your things are naturally still yours. I'm not a robber, what kind of behavior is it to steal from my own wife?"
Houtu was taken aback, a hint of urgency flashing in her eyes.
"But..."
"No buts."
Qin Feng interrupted her, his gaze falling on the ancient stone slab, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"However, since you're so sincere, I'll accept half of this gift."
Before he could finish speaking...
He suddenly extended his right index finger, and at the tip of his finger, a wisp of hazy, seemingly insignificant Chaos Qi that caused the surrounding void to collapse instantly condensed.
"Go."
Qin Feng gave a soft shout, his fingers moving with a seemingly slow but actually swift motion, directly striking the very core of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate.
Buzz--!!!
The treasure that originally only recognized the aura of Houtu, upon contact with this wisp of Chaos Qi, emitted an extremely joyful chirp, as if it had found a long-lost relative.
There was no rejection, and there were no obstacles.
That Chaos Qi instantly merged into the plate, like a nimble fish swimming through the ocean of Earthly Dao laws, eventually intertwining with the sage's imprint left by Houtu.
Black and white intertwine, yin and yang complement each other.
In the blink of an eye.
At the core of the Reincarnation Disc, a profound and mysterious Tai Chi Yin-Yang symbol was formed.
The originally singular, Earthly Dao aura, after being integrated with the Chaos Origin, instantly increased in power several times over!
A completely new power of order, transcending the laws of ordinary saints, rippled outwards from this center, sweeping across the entire Netherworld.
This moment.
Whether it was the Ten Palace Yama Kings, ordinary ghost soldiers and messengers, or even Ksitigarbha, who was still questioning his Ksitigarbha at the bottom of the pit, two figures appeared in their minds at the same time.
One is the Empress Houtu, draped in a rosy robe, exuding compassion and solemnity.
The other figure was Qin Feng, dressed in pristine white robes, standing with his hands behind his back!
Two figures stood side by side, sharing the supreme glory and power of the underworld!
"This is..."
Houtu sensed the changes in the Wheel of Reincarnation, and felt the two energies that were perfectly intertwined and inseparable, and she was completely mesmerized.
She wanted to give him everything.
But he didn't want it.
He chose a different approach—instead of taking away her ownership, he imprinted his mark on her very being.
This is not a power grab.
This is... a token of love.
It was with this Earthly Dao treasure, with this power to control the life and death of all living beings, that an indelible covenant was established!
"Share the highest privileges."
Qin Feng withdrew his finger, looked at the newly renovated Reincarnation Disc, and nodded in satisfaction.
"From now on, you'll be the boss of this underworld, and I'll be the second-in-command."
"No matter who dares to cause trouble here, even if we're not together, this Wheel of Reincarnation can mobilize the power of both of us to give the other a big surprise."
At this point, he deliberately glanced at Ksitigarbha in the distance, a sinister smile on his face.
"I don't think anyone would want to risk their life and try mixed doubles, right?"
Houtu was overflowing with sweetness.
This feeling of being respected, cared for, and tightly bound together made her feel infinitely happier than if she were in control of the Earthly Dao alone.
From this moment on...
Qin Feng and she truly ruled the entire underworld together.
We are intertwined, inseparable.
"Um."
Houtu nodded heavily, and in her eyes as she looked at Qin Feng, besides love, there was an even stronger determination to follow him through thick and thin.
She gripped Qin Feng's large hand tightly in return, the warmth of her palm sending a jolt through him, causing his saintly heart to pound violently.
Take a deep breath.
Houtu turned around, and the girlish demeanor on her face instantly disappeared.
In its place was an imperial majesty that made heaven and earth tremble.
Now that there is a male head of the household and power is shared, it's time to re-establish the rules of the underworld.
"Come out."
Houtu's voice wasn't loud, but it was as resonant as a great bell, instantly spreading to every corner of the Netherworld.
"Having watched the show from over there for so long, it's time to pay your respects to your new master."
As the words fell.
The ten Yama Palaces deep within the netherworld, whose gates had always been tightly shut, finally stirred.
Ten streaks of light, like shooting stars chasing the moon, rushed towards this place, each afraid that if they were a step too late, they would be punished by the newly appointed "son-in-law".
The underworld has changed hands, and a new order will be established today!