The Battle for the Book of Life and Death: Facing Two Saints Alone
Nuwa, however, had already entered the Netherworld and headed straight for the Fengdu Palace in the Underworld.
Although Houtu is the master of the Book of Life and Death, it has always been controlled by the Great Emperor Fengdu.
Ideally, the treasure could be obtained before Houtu discovers it.
"Bump..."
Nuwa's plan was ultimately wishful thinking.
" For Nuwa to attack a junior like this is far too disrespectful to a sage!"
Before it could even make a move against Fengdu, a powerful surge of magical energy swept over them.
Houtu is the lord of the underworld, and no change in the Netherworld can escape her perception.
Looking at Houtu blocking her way, Nuwa knew that obtaining the Book of Life and Death wouldn't be so easy.
"Greetings, Fellow Houtu!"
Nuwa did not attack directly, but instead bowed to Houtu.
"Saint Nuwa, there's no need for this. We have no connection whatsoever."
Just tell me the reason you're here!
Houtu's voice was indifferent, showing no intention of reminiscing with Nuwa.
She also didn't miss the power struggle between the two races outside the Netherworld; Nuwa this time was clearly not well-intentioned.
"Nuwa has come to ask you a favor: I hope you can lend me the Book of Life and Death!"
Nuwa stated her purpose directly.
"I'm sorry, the Book of Life and Death concerns the cycle of reincarnation, so I cannot lend it out to Houtu."
Moreover, fellow Daoist, this is not an attitude of borrowing treasure!
Houtu knew Nuwa's intentions, but what right did she have to help her?
The two are not only not friends, but rivals.
"I am determined to obtain the Book of Life and Death; it seems this battle is inevitable!"
Nuwa said no more, using the Mountain and River Map for protection, and launched the Red Embroidered Ball to attack Houtu.
"If you want the Book of Life and Death, let's see if you have the strength to do so!"
Houtu's voice turned cold, Earth God Staff flew out of her hand, drawing upon the power of the entire Netherworld.
"Boom..."
The holy war began, unleashing a monstrous storm in the skies above the underworld.
In an instant, countless undead were annihilated by the two's great formation.
The underworld deities were thus kept busy, guarding the order of the underworld.
It was at this moment that Fuxi led a large group of humans into the underworld.
Watching the two engaged in a fierce battle in the void, the humans all wore expressions of unease.
One is the Holy Mother of the Human Race, and the other is the Mother of Earth and the Lord of Reincarnation, which puts them in a very difficult position.
Houtu, who embodies the cycle of reincarnation for all living beings in the universe, holds a prestige in the hearts of the human race that is not much lower than that of Nuwa.
Moreover, one of the Three Sovereigns came from the Witch Race.
But Nuwa was ultimately the Holy Mother of the Human Race, and they had to make a choice.
Fuxi and Shennong simultaneously unleashed their spiritual treasures and attacked Houtu.
"Bump..."
Fengdu raised the Book of Life and Death and stood in front of Fuxi and Shennong.
"Fuxi, the underworld is the place where all living beings are reincarnated."
Even though you Human Emperor, you may not be able to bear the Karma of disrupting the cycle of reincarnation in the underworld!
Fengdu questioned Fuxi in a cold, stern voice.
As for Shennong, he stopped the moment Fengdu made its move.
Looking at Fengdu's face, which bore a striking resemblance to Cihang, he simply couldn't bring himself to be his enemy.
Nuwa's order this time has truly put them in a dilemma.
"Fuxi has no intention of disrupting the cycle of reincarnation in the underworld; he has come only to borrow a treasure!"
Fuxi's gaze was fixed on the Book of Life and Death.
It was this Book of Life and Death that held the key to Nuwa's further advancement.
"The Book of Life and Death concerns the very foundation of reincarnation; it shall not be lent out!"
With the Book of Life and Death in hand, it transformed into a solid barrier before Fengdu.
"Then we have no choice but to offend them!"
For Nuwa's sake, Fuxi once again went against his own conscience.
The River Diagram and Luo Book were unfurled in Fuxi's hands and sent to suppress Fengdu.
"This is the Netherworld Underworld, not a place where you, the Human Emperor, can act with impunity!"
"Boom..."
The two clashed again, neither holding back.
Since a major battle is unavoidable, there's no need to waste any more time on pleasantries.
Although the other human races did not continue to intervene, the scale of their battle was second only to the Holy War.
At the same time as Nuwa intervened, Taiqing once again visited Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.
"Welcome, Fellow Daoist Taiqing!"
Zhenyuanzi personally came out to greet him, but his face showed a slightly mocking smile.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan. I have made some progress in my cultivation and would like to discuss the Dao with you. Would you be willing?"
Taiqing remained completely unaffected by Zhenyuanzi and extended an invitation to discuss the Dao with composure.
"Since you desire it, fellow Daoist, how could Zhenyuanzi refuse? Please come inside!"
Having already received news of Cihang, Zhenyuanzi did not take action.
Taiqing wants to help him, then so be it.
As for the rest, Cihang will handle it.
Seeing Zhenyuanzi's attitude, Taiqing's heart sank.
But thinking of his own calculations, he once again ignored the strange feeling in his heart.
Now that they've already made their move, they have no way out.
No matter how strong Cihang is, he is only Primordial Origin Golden Immortal. How could he possibly withstand two saints?
A terrifying divine might descended upon Mount Luojia.
The long-quiet South Continent was once again stirred by the holy might of this generation.
Countless cultivators stared in terror at the two towering figures in the sky.
The cultivators of the Mount Luojia lineage, however, were completely different; even those below the level of a sage did not compromise in the slightest.
"You two fellow Daoists are a little later than I expected!"
Cihang rose into the air, her aura no less imposing than that of Yuanshi and Jieyin.
The tense atmosphere had no effect on him whatsoever.
"It seems you already knew about our scheme, fellow Daoist."
Are you really not afraid of being suppressed by us?
In contrast, Yuanshi and Jieyin looked extremely unpleasant.
"Suppress? This isn't the first time either of you has taken action."
Aren't you afraid of failing again?
Cihang retorted sarcastically to the two of them.
"Things are different now; this time you have no help at all."
Their expressions grew increasingly grim, yet they remained brimming with confidence.
They did more than just block Houtu and Zhenyuanzi.
Yuanshi even made a promise to Ancestral Dragon, asking him to stop and intercept Yuanfeng.
This time, they intend to cut off all of Cihang's support.
"Cihang, we had no intention of being enemies with you, but you have repeatedly thwarted our plans."
Today we are giving you another chance: hand over the Merit Lotus Platform and withdraw from the Primordial World.
We can let you leave unscathed!
Cihang's calm demeanor eventually aroused suspicion in the two men, who then made the corresponding compromise.
"No need, let's go straight into the Chaos and fight!"
Cihang had been waiting for this battle, so naturally he wouldn't back down now. He took the lead and set off for Chaos.
"Fine, since you're so ungrateful, don't blame us for being impolite!"
Yuanshi Jieyin closely behind, his expression growing increasingly gloomy.
"Boom..."
Without any further words, the three of them entered the chaos and immediately unleashed a fierce array.
Cihang did not use his imperial guards to suppress them, but instead summoned the Primordial Heaven Measuring Ruler to confront the two directly.
Yuanshi and Jieyin also cooperated perfectly, with Jieyin using the Merit Golden Lotus for defense and Yuanshi using the Pangu Banner for attack.
The three of them attacked with all their might, causing ripples to spread across the terrifying barrier of the Saint Position.
Many of the cultivators watching the battle also suffered damage to their primordial spirits because they were unable to dodge in time.