Incarnating as Fengdu to Establish the Underworld
All beings admire Houtu's virtuous act of guiding others through Houtu.
However, when it comes to their own interests, no one is willing to give them up.
The Six Paths of Reincarnation is a great merit that all people can see.
Both the demon race and the saints were deeply tempted.
Upon seeing the Six Saints gathered together, Di Jun knew that it was virtually impossible for him to scheme for the cycle of destiny.
He decided to stop arguing and just watch the show from the sidelines.
At this moment, the demon race was not yet capable of fighting against the saints, and they tacitly agreed not to interfere with each other.
As long as it doesn't benefit the Witch Race, it won't have a significant impact on them.
In contrast, the Sanqing and others were not in such a good mood.
They did have some respect for Houtu, but being ignored by Houtu like this still angered them.
Even if she had immeasurable merits, what good would it do? Houtu was ultimately not a saint.
Seeing that Houtu remained unmoved, Taiqing unleashed a divine lightning bolt, striking the entrance to the Netherworld.
A surge of Power of Life and Death manifested, instantly obliterating everything.
Taiqing, who hadn't cared much before, now showed a serious expression.
The Taiqing Immortal Light brightly, surging towards the barrier ahead.
No matter how hard Taiqing tried, he was unable to break through that barrier.
"Fellow Daoist, you'd better not waste your energy. Although I am not a saint, I am the ruler of the Netherworld."
"The Netherworld is newly formed at this moment, and your arrival is not welcome!"
Houtu's voice echoed from the netherworld, utterly devoid of politeness.
Although she can no longer leave the Netherworld, she no longer needs to fear a Quasi-Saint.
Thanks to the merits accumulated through reincarnation, even Hongjun in the Netherworld would show him deference.
Houtu manifested her true form in the netherworld, surrounded by merits that converged into a nine-layered Merit Golden Wheel.
Houtu's words caused Taiqing and the other sages to look displeased.
Houtu completely disregarded them this time.
"We are sages of Heaven and Earth, where can't we go? The Netherworld is also within the Primordial World, under the control of the Heavenly Dao!"
The Taiji Diagram instantly launched an attack towards the Netherworld.
"If you want to enter the Netherworld, you'll have to see if I allow it!"
Houtu also ceased her restraint, transforming the Power of Life and Death around her into a wheel, which headed towards the Taiji Diagram.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
A fierce battle erupted instantly.
Taiqing is Heavenly Dao Sage and possesses the supreme treasure Taiji Diagram, making his combat power almost unstoppable.
However, Houtu was indeed able to handle Taiqing's attacks with ease.
Although she was a newly born primordial spirit, she was already intertwined with the Six Paths of Reincarnation; one could say that Houtu was the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
Each of its strikes carries the power of the cycle of heaven and earth.
Taiqing grew increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed; Houtu's strength and resources had exceeded his expectations.
At this time, Houtu represents the Origin of Reincarnation. Once Houtu is injured, the Six Paths of Reincarnation will also be affected.
Take Taiqing for example; every time he attacks Houtu, he incurs immense Karmic Debt Karma.
In other words, the Taiqing realm possesses profound fortune and merit. If it were an ordinary cultivator, the Karmic Debt Karma alone would be enough to condemn them to eternal damnation.
In addition, Houtu's strength is also terrifying.
With the blessing of the Netherworld, Houtu's combat power is in no way inferior to that of a sage.
Conversely, these saints are subject to extreme limitations in the netherworld.
If they were to actually enter the Netherworld, they would likely be suppressed by Houtu.
Taiqing was already beginning to regret his rash attack on Houtu.
However, they were unwilling to give up so easily, and were now in a dilemma.
In contrast, the other sages were much more fortunate, thankful that they had not attacked Houtu.
Otherwise, they would be the ones caught in a dilemma.
Yuanshi and Tongtian, however, could not truly be mere spectators; the relationship between the Sanqing remains quite close.
After exchanging a glance, they attacked simultaneously.
However, they were not helping Taiqing; instead, they intervened to block the two men's attacks and prevent the battle from continuing.
"Brother, Houtu, there has been a lot of misunderstanding in this matter. Why don't we just let it go?"
"The Netherworld is newly formed, and there are indeed many matters to arrange. We will come to visit again after Houtu Daoist Houtu has finished handling everything!"
Yuanshi spoke to Taiqing and Houtu simultaneously.
"Fine, I admit I acted impulsively this time and didn't think things through!"
With Yuanshi a stepping stone, Taiqing also took the opportunity to withdraw.
"Houtu will not try to keep you any longer!"
Houtu didn't press the matter further.
This battle was never going to have a clear winner.
Taiqing cannot enter the Netherworld, Houtu is similarly unable to leave the cycle of reincarnation.
Moreover, both sides had their own concerns.
Although Houtu was not afraid of the Sanqing, she had to consider the interests of the Witch Race.
The Sanqing also feared Houtu's Authority of Reincarnation.
They may not need reincarnation, but with countless disciples, they cannot guarantee that every one of them will be spared from calamity.
Nuwa's Jieyin the Sanqing failed, so she naturally wouldn't provoke Houtu at this moment.
The Taiqing serves as the best lesson.
But just as they were about to leave, they frowned.
Meanwhile, a group of ghosts and gods gathered in the center of the Netherworld, respectfully watching the approaching Black Lotus Evil Corpse.
Although the Netherworld is newly formed, it still contains many ghosts and gods that were conceived with it.
Long before any other cultivators, Cihang had entered the Netherworld as Evil Corpse to prepare for this day.
Now that Houtu has been reincarnated, the opportunity she has been waiting for has arrived.
"Now that the cycle of reincarnation has been completed, the order of the Netherworld is in chaos. Would you all be willing to join me in establishing order in the Netherworld and assisting all beings in the cycle of reincarnation?"
With the aid of magic, the Evil Corpse's voice was filled with determination and majesty.
"We are willing to follow the Divine Lord and jointly establish the order of the Netherworld!"
The ghosts and spirits rose to respond, their gazes towards the Evil Corpse filled with admiration.
"Alright! Let us build the Netherworld Underworld together today!"
The Evil Corpse looked at the ghosts and gods of the Netherworld with satisfaction, and then its aura was fully unleashed.
"When the Heavenly Dao ascended again, the Empress Houtu transformed into a being of reincarnation, and performed great deeds for the Primordial World."
However, since the cycle of reincarnation has just begun, order is incomplete. Now, the Black Lotus wishes to establish the Underworld to complete the work of the Empress Houtu in her transformation into reincarnation, and to help all beings reincarnate in an orderly manner.
The moment the Evil Corpse uttered its oath, it gained the approval of the Heavenly Dao, and once again a vast amount of merit converged towards the Netherworld.
The establishment of the underworld is also a natural consequence of the universe, and as for who built it, there is no fixed answer.
What Cihang sought was never the merit of reincarnation, but rather the merit and power in the underworld.
As for swearing an oath before the Heavenly Dao, there was no other choice.
Unlike Houtu, Cihang did not have the ability to receive a response from the Great Dao.
As for the tunnel, it had fallen silent again and could not possibly respond to him.
Although the Netherworld Reincarnation belongs to the Earthly Path, its authority has been usurped by the Heavenly Path.
Under the influence of the power of Heaven, buildings belonging to the Underworld appeared in the Netherworld.
At the same time, the Evil Corpse also unleashed a series of Netherworld treasures, which transformed into the Three Lives Stone, the Bridge of Helplessness, the Eighteen Levels of Hell, and so on.
"Now I, Black Lotus, am willing to transform into the Netherworld of Fengdu, to become the Netherworld Underworld."
"Use the Twelve-Rank World-Ending Black Lotus to suppress the underworld's fortune."
With the manifestation of the World-Ending Black Lotus, the underworld was successfully established. At the same time, a great force of heaven and earth was empowered on the black lotus, and its cultivation level also increased dramatically.