Politely Declining Zhunti, Di Jun's Scheme
"The sage really thinks too highly of Cihang."
Although Cihang wanted to help the sage, he was powerless to do so.
Even if I establish the Underworld in my avatar, the Lord of the Netherworld will always be the Empress Houtu.
"Without her permission, it would be impossible for any Primordial World cultivator to enter the Netherworld!"
Cihang refused Zhunti.
"As far as I know, Xi He was able to transform into the Moon because of your help, fellow Daoist."
Is it impossible for me to do it?
Or is it that you, fellow Daoist, are unwilling to help?
The smile on Zhunti's face vanished, and he looked at Cihang with a serious expression.
"The sage has misunderstood; it was not that Cihang intentionally refused."
Cihang does indeed have the power to enter and exit the Netherworld, but matters involving the Authority of Reincarnation are beyond Cihang's capabilities!
Why should a sage be in such a hurry? The reason why the Empress Houtu is because the order of reincarnation is not yet perfect.
"Once the strength is right, the seal will disappear, and that will be the chance for a saint!"
The pressure from Zhunti did not force Cihang to compromise.
He could not possibly help the Western Teachings enter the underworld.
Cihang's refusal made Zhunti's expression grow increasingly grim.
But besides Cihang, he couldn't think of any other way to break the deadlock.
Although the Witch Race was powerful, many cultivators in the prehistoric Primordial World avoided Witch Race.
Naturally, they wouldn't try to befriend the Witch Race.
Of all the people who were truly on good terms with the Witch Race, only Cihang on good terms with them.
No one expected that Houtu the Witch Race would reincarnate.
Although Houtu is not a saint, she is more like one in the Netherworld.
This prevents them from forcibly intervening.
Only Cihang, because of her previous good relations with the Witch Race, has a significant advantage in this Netherworld Reincarnation.
Zhunti came this time full of confidence.
He naturally treated Cihang well, as Cihang had extremely close ties and transactions with him.
Given their relationship, Cihang wouldn't refuse him at this time.
He simply didn't believe Cihang's claim of being powerless.
As for waiting until the barrier dissipates, it will be too late.
Although they were naturally no weaker than the Three Sanqing, they would not gain any advantage in competing with them at this time.
"Fellow Daoist, are you truly unwilling to help us?"
Filled with resentment, Zhunti's oppressive aura grew even stronger.
"It's not that I'm unwilling, Cihang is truly powerless. Why must the Sage force me so hard!"
Despite Zhunti presence, Cihang remained unmoved.
"Alright, since that's the case, I won't make things difficult for my friend!"
Seeing Cihang's resolute expression, Zhunti withdrew his oppressive aura first and regained his smile, though the smile did not reach his eyes.
Because of the restrictions of his previous vow, he was unable to truly attack Cihang.
Cihang's will was unwavering, and he showed no intention of compromising whatsoever.
At this point, Zhunti began to regret his actions.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!"
Cihang rose and bowed in gratitude, his attitude utterly sincere.
Then, seemingly oblivious to Zhunti's displeasure, he began to ask some questions about cultivation.
Zhunti patiently explained everything, seemingly without any displeasure.
For the two of them, this was not the time to completely break off relations.
The smile on Cihang's face only disappeared after Zhunti left.
As Zhunti thought, he could indeed do it, but he couldn't make a move.
He knew that not only Jieyin and Zhunti, but also the Sanqing Ones were keeping an eye on the Underworld.
Once he agrees to Zhunti, the next group to visit will be the Sanqing.
At that time, all the saints will probably have to reside in the underworld.
He lacked the strength to contend with the sages.
He knew he was preventing the saints from entering the underworld.
But that's definitely not now.
With the barrier left by Houtu, he can quickly establish a solid foundation in the underworld.
Even if the saints intervene, he can still retain most of the authority over the Netherworld.
We must not allow the underworld to become a complete vassal state.
Although Jieyin and Zhunti are powerful, they are not his enemies for the time being due to the bondage of their oaths.
However, it cannot be guaranteed that the two will not make a move in secret.
For a sage, scheming against a quasi-sage is not difficult, and there is no need to take action personally.
Cihang also had to be extra cautious.
As he makes more and more moves, the Six Saints' tolerance will decrease.
We still need to improve our strength as soon as possible.
With this in mind, Cihang immediately returned to the Life Temple for seclusion.
With his foundation, he still lacked the necessary resources to break through to the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.
However, the method of Severing Corpse is different. As long as one has the right spiritual treasure and enlightenment, breaking through is quite easy.
Although the Creation Green Lotus has not yet reached the expected level, he cannot wait that long.
Even after Severing Corpse, there is still a chance for improvement.
Just as Cihang went into seclusion, the demon race made a new move.
The loss of Xi He not only greatly diminished the Demon Race Fortune, but also dampened their morale.
Xi He's severing of ties with the demon race caused them to have some doubts about the future of the demon race.
Di Jun racked his brains for a way to break the deadlock, and he realized that there was no other solution except to re-establish the Heavenly Empress's position.
However, the position of Empress of the Demon Heavenly Empress is not something anyone can take.
Not only does it need to be in harmony with Di Jun's origin and complement him, but it also cannot be weaker than Xi He.
As a result, Di Jun's options are extremely limited.
Wang Shu, who is also a deity associated with the Taiyin Star, is naturally a suitable candidate.
But Wang Shu had rejected him back then.
With Xi He present, Wang Shu would absolutely never agree to become the Heavenly Empress of the Demon Clan.
Besides Wang Shu, there is only the Queen Mother of the West.
The Queen Mother of the West was not only a top goddess in the Primordial World, but also the Head of Female Immortals.
If we really consider the pros and cons, the Queen Mother of the West is even more suited to the position of Empress of Heavenly Empress than Xi He.
Having made up his mind, Di Jun immediately got up and went to the Empress Wa's Palace.
Nuwa was not only a saint among the demon race, but also the goddess of predestined marriage.
It would be most appropriate for Nuwa to act as the intermediary for Di Jun's marriage proposal to the Heavenly Empress Nuwa.
Upon hearing Di Jun's request, Nuwa couldn't help but frown.
As a fellow top goddess of the Primordial World, Nuwa believed she understood Queen Mother of the West quite well.
Based on her understanding, the Queen Mother of the West might not agree.
Despite Di Jun's insistence, Nuwa still went there herself.
As expected, the Queen Mother of the West refused without hesitation.
She was able to remain unmoved by the power and fortune of becoming a female immortal back then, and she will not be tempted by the position of Heavenly Empress now.
As the saying goes, an outsider's perspective is often clearer. The Queen Mother of the West did not have a positive outlook on the future of the demon race and naturally did not want to get deeply involved.
Nuwa did not force the Queen Mother of the West; she had actually anticipated this outcome.
If the demon race were completely under her control, Nuwa would do her utmost to facilitate this.
During this time, Nuwa also discovered that Di Jun was becoming increasingly wary of her, excluding her from the center of power among the demon race.
Under such circumstances, Nuwa naturally did not devote herself as diligently as she originally had.
But Di Jun was not so easily persuaded to give up.
It wasn't that he cared much about the Queen Mother of the West, but rather about her power and fortune.
The demon race needs the fortune of the Queen Mother of the West to stabilize itself.
Even if forced, the Queen Mother of the West must become the Queen of the Demon Heavenly Empress.
Thus, Di Jun and Tai Yi personally descended upon Western Kunlun, and their intentions were not good.
Many cultivators were also alarmed by the domineering nature of the demon race.
At the same time, they also wanted to see how the Queen Mother of the West would respond.