The Gods Block the Path, Houtu Battles the Sanqing

With Heaven retreating, Zhenyuanzi, relying on the divine power of the Great Dao, directly bestowed titles upon the Earth Gods.

As thousands of divine seals condensed, the earth gods returned to their positions.

The earth's fortune began to converge on Zhenyuanzi, and the aura around him became increasingly similar to that of a sage.

A look of enlightenment flashed across Zhenyuanzi's eyes, and the laws of the earth gathered around him.

His consciousness was also fully engaged in comprehending the Way of the Earth, and using this to invoke the existence in the darkness.

He did want to attain enlightenment, that's true, but he lacked the Primordial Violet Qi, and his Saint Position was already full.

Only by awakening the Earthly Path can he have a chance to attain the Saint Position of the Earthly Path.

As he invoked the will of the earth, Zhenyuanzi's aura continued to rise.

At the same time, a rich cloud of auspicious clouds appeared in the sky, symbolizing good fortune.

Although Heaven was extremely unwilling, the appearance of the Earth Gods was indeed perfecting the Primordial World and contributing to its Primordial World.

Under the will of the Great Dao, the Heavenly Dao not only cannot stop it, but will even bestow Heavenly Dao merits upon it.

The resentment of Heaven is understandable.

As one earth god after another was sealed away, the power of the earth's channels continued to increase.

The Heavenly Dao clearly sensed that impact force.

'No, he absolutely cannot allow the tunnels to be reopened!'

The Heavenly Dao instantly issued a will.

With the approval of the Great Dao, it cannot personally target Zhenyuanzi, nor can it destroy the Primordial Origin.

However, cultivators who seek enlightenment will face trials and tribulations.

Its inability to act does not mean it cannot target Zhenyuanzi.

All the powerful beings of the Primordial World received an unparalleled will, preventing Zhenyuanzi from Investiture of the Gods and attaining enlightenment.

Without any hesitation, Di Jun and Tai Yi immediately launched their attack using their spiritual treasures.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Before their attacks could even touch Zhenyuanzi, they were blocked by the Star Formation, which sparked a dazzling starlight.

"Cihang, you still want to stop us!"

Tai Yi unleashed the Chaos Bell with all his might, smashing it down onto the formation, his eyes filled with anger and resentment.

Although Cihang did not actually become an enemy of the demon race, she indirectly disrupted many of their plans.

"Fellow Daoist Cihang, Zhenyuanzi has defied the heavens, and we should kill him."

Could it be that you, fellow Daoist, are willing to defy the will of Heaven for the sake of Zhenyuanzi?

Compared to Tai Yi, Di Jun was more composed.

Logically speaking, out of respect for Nuwa, they shouldn't have attacked Zhenyuanzi.

However, Zhenyuanzi's appointment of the Earth God was a way of dividing his authority in the Heavenly Court.

Previously, there was no opportunity to make a move, but now, guided by the will of Heaven, they naturally will no longer hold back.

"The imperial decree to be made Earth God was granted by the Great Dao. How could Zhenyuanzi defy Heaven?"

This so-called calamity was merely a test for Zhenyuanzi.

"If you are willing to undergo trials and tribulations, I will naturally protect you."

Although Cihang was somewhat skeptical of the Heavenly Dao, she still accepted the name of defying Heaven.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, you must stop us!"

Di Jun could not refute Cihang's words.

Zhenyuanzi has indeed gained the approval of the Great Dao, and the Heavenly Dao merits that have not yet dissipated are the best proof of this.

As the two were talking, many more cultivators launched attacks on the Star Battle.

The will of Heaven cannot be defied; as cultivators, they have too many things beyond their control.

However, most cultivators did not go all out; it was more like they were testing the waters.

Although they were jealous of Zhenyuanzi, they still hoped that he would succeed.

This also proves that they are not facing a dead end.

Even so, under the siege of numerous cultivators, the Star Dou Great Formation showed signs of instability.

"It's not that I want to stop you, but that I'm protecting Zhenyuanzi!"

Looking at the streaks of starlight rippling in the void, Cihang knew that this great formation alone could not hold out for long.

He then simultaneously unleashed the Primordial Heaven Measuring Ruler and the Sea-Calming Pearl, respectively confronting Tai Yi and Di Jun.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Although Cihang's strength has greatly improved, fighting against many quasi-saints alone still puts him under immense pressure.

Now he can only pin his hopes on Zhenyuanzi to complete the imperial decree conferring the title upon the Earth God as soon as possible.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Clearly, Di Jun and Tai Yi were aware of Cihang's plan, and their attacks became even more ferocious.

Not for the sake of Heaven, but for their own sake, they cannot allow Zhenyuanzi to successfully confer the title of Earth God.

"Fellow Daoist Cihang, we have come to your aid!"

Just as Cihang was starting to feel the strain, Di Jiang led a group of Ancestral Witch into the battlefield.

Because of the prohibition against war between the Lich King and the Demon King, they did not attack Di Jun and Tai Yi, but they were not so polite to the other cultivators.

Di Jiang would intervene, naturally because of Houtu.

"Thank you all for your help!"

With the help of the Ancestral Witch, Cihang's pressure was greatly reduced instantly.

Although he could not suppress Di Jun and Tai Yi, he was still in an invincible position, preventing the two from getting even a little close.

Di Jun and Tai Yi glared at Cihang and the group of Ancestral Witch with deep resentment, and their attacks became even more fierce and violent.

No matter how furious they were, they could not break through Cihang's defenses.

Seeing that the earth gods were about to return to their places, everyone became increasingly anxious.

Beyond the endless void, the Heavenly Dao was also filled with rage, but the manifestation of the power of rules bound it within the Heavenly Dao space.

Seeing that Di Jun and the others were useless, the Heavenly Dao directly issued an order to all the sages.

No matter the cost, we must stop Zhenyuanzi from activating the underground passage.

The Sanqing acted almost instantly, their immense power sweeping across Buzhou Mountain.

Under the pressure of the sage, all the quasi-sages retreated.

"It's time to end this!"

Taiqing waved his hand, unleashing Yin-Yang Divine Light that suppressed Zhenyuanzi.

Although it was only a single strike, it carried boundless holy might, and the already precarious formation shattered in an instant.

"Boom!"

Endless Yin energy gathered, blocking the holy light from entering.

Although Houtu was imprisoned in the underworld, the Netherworld was an alternate dimension that completely overlapped with the Primordial World.

It can be said that the Netherworld is almost everywhere.

Although Houtu manifested at Buzhou Mountain, her true form remained in the netherworld.

This is why Houtu had the confidence to face Taiqing.

"Houtu, are you going to stop us from waiting too?!"

Taiqing gave a cold, deep shout.

"The return of the Earth Gods to their positions is for the purpose of perfecting the Great Dao of the Primordial World. How dare you, the Sages, attempt to stop it? Have you forgotten your place?"

The power of Yin energy gathered, manifesting the form of Houtu, carrying the power of endless cycles of life and death.

"Houtu, this Primordial World is not a place for your recklessness!"

With a wave of his hand, Taiqing channeled the Yin and Yang energies, unleashing boundless divine power that pressed down upon Houtu.

"Then let's see if you have the ability!"

Houtu finished speaking, the Power of Life and Death flowed, evolving into a roulette wheel that met the attack head-on.

Once the Wheel of Reincarnation appears, all things dissolve, and even the Yin-Yang Holy Light cannot escape the cycle of life and death, turning into spiritual energy and dissipating into nothingness.

"What a magnificent cycle of life and death!"

Taiqing's expression instantly turned solemn, and he simultaneously summoned the Taiji Diagram, which he used to suppress Houtu.

Urged on by the Heavenly Dao, Yuanshi and Tongtian simultaneously attacked, suppressing Houtu.

"Snort!"

Houtu let out a cold snort, and the Netherworld manifested behind Houtu. The Six Paths of Reincarnation Disk almost solidified, colliding fiercely with the Sanqing.

With the blessing of the Netherworld Origin, Houtu single-handedly blocked the attack of the Sanqing.