Houtu Reborn, Lord of the Netherworld
Although Cihang was planning to accumulate merit through reincarnation, he did not intend to seize the merit of Houtu.
What he was really planning was to accumulate merit in the underworld after reincarnation.
At this moment, he is observing the changes in Houtu.
With the help of the underground passage, Houtu quickly restored her true spirit.
Immediately afterwards, the power of merit gathered and created Houtu's primordial spirit and physical body.
His cultivation level is also improving rapidly.
Even though four-tenths of the merit has already been allocated, the remaining six-tenths still surpasses that of a saint of merit.
In the blink of an eye, Houtu's cultivation level had been raised to the peak of Quasi-Saint.
But this is not the end. The power of the earth is still converging on Houtu, aiming to elevate Houtu to the position of Earthly Sage in one fell swoop.
But just one step away, the power of the tunnel suddenly dissipated.
Houtu also remained at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.
"It is the Heavenly Dao that has intervened. Although the Earthly Dao has not dissipated, it has been suppressed far too severely."
It's difficult for Houtu alone to revive the underground passage!
The Sanqing Ones and other sages breathed a sigh of relief; they did not want another sage to appear in the world.
Their respect for Houtu was genuine, but they were unwilling to see Houtu attain enlightenment.
Houtu opened her eyes, her gaze filled with both clarity and regret.
"Empress Houtu, we pay our respects to Empress Houtu!"
The crowd bowed in delight.
"Houtu!"
The Twelve Ancestor Witches also exclaimed with delight.
"Houtu transformed into a being who had contributed to the cycle of reincarnation and to the heavens and earth, and thus the Heavenly Way was moved and reunited her true spirit."
However, since the cycle of reincarnation was first established, Houtu must sit in the Houtu to stabilize it. She cannot escape reincarnation without countless eons!
Hongjun's voice shattered everyone's joy.
At the same time, an unnamed binding force appeared, directly pulling Houtu into the cycle of reincarnation.
Cihang let out a cold laugh inwardly. This was the way of Heaven, to erase all traces of the existence of Human Dao and the way of the earth.
If Nuwa was the one who initiated the way of Human Dao, then Houtu was the one who initiated the way of the earth.
Unfortunately, both Houtu and Nuwa failed in their original scenarios.
Unaware of their own destiny, they missed their own path and opportunities.
What will the outcome be this time?
"Houtu!"
Seeing that Houtu was restricted by the Heavenly Dao, Di Jiang and the other Ancestral Witch headed straight for the Netherworld Reincarnation, determined to rescue Houtu.
But before they could enter the Netherworld, a powerful yet gentle force blocked them from entering.
"Brothers, please stop. I'm sorry, I've wronged you all."
Houtu's voice was filled with worry and reluctance.
But ultimately, the way of Heaven is not something they can defy.
"Fellow Daoists, let's not put Houtu Daoist Houtu in a difficult position."
This is the essence and blood that Houtu left for several people, hoping to use it to create another Ancestral Witch!
Cihang stepped forward and stopped the Ancestral Witch who were trying to stop them.
If this continues, it will only put Houtu in a difficult position.
"Why? Why did Houtu do this?!"
Di Jiang's words were tinged with sadness and confusion.
"For the sake of heaven and earth and all living beings, for the legacy of Pangu."
This world was created by Pangu, and as a descendant of Pangu, she has her own mission and responsibility.
Cihang could see that Di Jiang and the others were worried about Houtu, and also puzzled by her choice.
They might think that Houtu abandoned them and the Witch Race because of the Primordial World cultivators.
But that's not the case.
Houtu has lived up to the expectations of all living beings and the Witch Race, and should not be misunderstood.
After receiving the essence blood of the Ancestral Witch, Di Jiang and the others thanked Cihang and then left the Blood Sea.
Cihang's explanation did indeed help them put aside their misunderstandings.
Today, they are also proud of Houtu.
Moreover, although Houtu no longer possessed the body of Ancestral Witch, she did not perish.
The deed is done, and there's nothing they can do to change it.
What they need to worry about most now is the impact on the Witch Race when they lose Houtu.
It should be noted that the Witch Race's greatest trump card is the Twelve Heavens Array of All Fiends.
The Great Array of All Heavens' Fiend Gods is more accurately described as a bloodline supernatural power than an array.
This is a unique formation of the Twelve Ancestor Witches.
Even though Jiu Feng has advanced to the Ancestral Witch realm, she cannot replace Houtu.
On the contrary, the essence and blood of the Earth Ancestral Witch left behind by Houtu might be able to nurture a new Earth Ancestral Witch.
Although the Witch Race currently only has twelve Ancestral Witch, it has quite a few top-tier Great Witch.
Now that they possess the essence and blood of the Houtu Ancestral Witch, they still have a chance to break through their bloodline limitations.
Although the Witch Race has left, the Netherworld has not become peaceful.
First came Di Jun and Tai Yi, followed by the Sanqing and Jieyin, who also descended one after another.
Even Nuwa, who dwells deep within chaos, appeared outside the Blood Sea.
Cihang turned and greeted the crowd.
The Sanqing and the others looked at Cihang with strange expressions.
They discovered that whenever a major event occurred in the Primordial World, Cihang was always present.
In seizing opportunities, Cihang always manages to gain the upper hand.
However, to their great surprise, Cihang did not receive the merit of reincarnation this time.
Suppressing their thoughts, after exchanging greetings with Cihang, the group turned towards the Netherworld.
With their wisdom and insight, they naturally understood the importance of reincarnation.
This Netherworld is absolutely no less than the Heavenly Realm; it is a place where merit and fortune converge.
By controlling the Netherworld, they indirectly controlled the cycle of reincarnation for all living beings.
Neither the demon race nor the saints would miss this opportunity.
But they, like the Ancestral Witch, were blocked outside by a barrier.
"We have come to congratulate you on opening the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and we hope you will show yourself!"
Unable to enter the Netherworld, Taiqing channeled his magic power and transmitted his voice to Houtu within the Netherworld.
"Thank you all, fellow Daoists. However, the cycle of reincarnation is still in its early stages and not yet stable. I apologize that it is inconvenient for Houtu to meet with you all."
Houtu's voice came from the netherworld, but she did not meet with these sages.
Houtu did not regret transforming into a being, but she did not have a good impression of the Six Saints of the Primordial World Houtu.
Although she has not yet attained enlightenment, the strength she can unleash in the Netherworld is in no way inferior to that of a saint.
There's naturally nothing to fear.
"Fellow Houtu, it is precisely because the cycle of reincarnation is unstable that we are willing to lend a helping hand."
"The Netherworld has just appeared. As sages of heaven and earth, we have the responsibility to perfect it. Please, fellow Daoist, remove the barrier!"
They were naturally unwilling to give up such a place of great opportunity and merit.
"With me here in the Netherworld, there's no need for you fellow cultivators to trouble yourselves!"
Houtu was naturally aware of the saints' plans, but she remained unmoved.
Now she is not only the Lord of Reincarnation, but also the Lord of the Underworld.
She would naturally not allow the saints to divide her power.
Compared to the saints, she clearly favored Cihang more.
As the lord of the underworld, Houtu has absolute control over it.
Naturally, they also discovered Cihang's arrangements in the Netherworld.
She was not dissatisfied with this; on the contrary, she greatly admired Cihang and was willing to provide Cihang with conveniences.
Cihang was practically the only cultivator the Witch Race had on good terms with.
Houtu's refusal made the faces of the sages very unpleasant.
They certainly wouldn't give up because of that.
Houtu was unwilling to remove the barrier, Taiqing took direct action and attempted to forcibly enter the underworld.