Inside the Guardian Hall of Mount Sumeru, after an in-depth conversation with Houtu, Xuanming, and Kong Xuan, Jiang Yun gained some clear ideas about the future development of the situation. Houtu and Xuanming did not forget the purpose of their trip.
So they decided to set off for the Nine Netherworlds World immediately, hoping to return as soon as possible. The two Ancestral Witch wanted to return to the Witch Clan as soon as possible to discuss what Jiang Yun had said with the others!
"Since you two are in such a hurry, let's set off now."
Jiang Yun got up and led the two of them to the Mountain Valley where the Star Gate of the Sect was located. As for Kong Xuan, he still had many things to worry about in the Guardian Hall and didn't have time to go with them.
Houtu nodded slightly, while Xuanming examined the Star Gate with great interest, saying, "Your Western Teachings's Star Gate is truly a wonderful thing; it can cover billions of miles in an instant."
I've heard that you comprehended this Star Gate Formation from the method of Jieyin Star Power within the Heavenly Cycle Stars Great Formation. You truly possess extraordinary comprehension.
Xuanming greatly coveted the Star Gate, a strategic Formations. Unfortunately, this Formations relied on the power of the Primordial Desolation Stars, and the Central Star above the heavens were all under the control of the Demon Clan race. This resulted in the number of Star Gate within the control range of the Witch Clan being pitifully small.
Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Although the Star Gate is convenient, it also depends on the Primordial Desolation Stars."
The Nine Netherworlds World is different from the Primordial Desolation Earth. This place is affected by the Reincarnation Law, and starlight is hard to reach, so it is impossible to directly build Star Gate passage.
We first passed through the Star Gate to reach the Guixu Entrance, and then used the special path of the Land of Nine Netherworlds to reach the Fetal Membrane Great Formation.
Our Western Teachings already has a foothold in the Nine Netherworlds. The Good Corpse Avatar of our Teacher Jieyin is stationed on Daiyu Immortal Island. We can go there first to take a look, and then borrow a passage to continue our journey."
Houtu nodded in agreement. "That's excellent."
Without further delay, Jiang Yun activated his magic Magical Power, and the Star Gate shone brightly, enveloping everyone as a stream of light that vanished into the void.
In the depths of the Nine Netherworlds World Youming Sea Region Daiyu Immortal Island floats silently above the dark waters, shrouded in a faint cyan light shield that isolates it from the corrosive influence of external Yin energy.
"Arrive."
The newcomers were Jiang Yun and the two Ancestral Witch, Houtu Xuanming. They were teleported directly to the vicinity of the Guixu Entrance through the Star Gate, and then followed the passage to the Underground World.
After a long and winding journey, we finally arrived at Daiyu Immortal Island.
Houtu and Xuanming looked around and saw that the Youming Sea Region was deep and dark, with the seawater appearing black. Occasionally, a faint blue light would rise from the seabed, reflecting the strange creatures swimming in the depths of the ocean.
"This Nine Netherworlds World is far more vast than I imagined," Houtu said softly.
Xuanming frowned slightly. "The Yin energy here is so dense that ordinary Primordial World Living Beings would find it difficult to survive. How could your Western Teachings establish a stronghold here?"
Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Although the Nine Netherworlds are dangerous, there are also Primordial World Living Beings that can adapt to this environment."
When we repaired the Fetal Membrane Rift of the Nine Netherworlds World with the Chaos Fetal Membrane Great Formation, we also continuously replenished the World Origin in the process. Therefore, the Nine Netherworlds World is actually slowly expanding outward.
This place is where future Reincarnation will take place, so our sect will naturally prepare for it in advance, as this will greatly benefit us in the future.
By establishing a base here, we will not only draw manpower from the Primordial World, but also cultivate among the native creatures.
As they were talking, a Golden Light flew from the island in the distance and arrived in front of them in an instant, transforming into a monk wearing a golden robe with a compassionate face and surrounded by Buddha Light. This was none other than the Good Corpse Avatar Jieyin — the Pure World Venerable.
"Jiang Yun, you've arrived." Pure World Venerable smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over Houtu and Xuanming, and he clasped his hands in a respectful bow. "The arrival of the two Ancestral Witch is an insult to this humble monk."
Houtu returned the greeting, saying, "You're too kind, Venerable One. I've caused you much trouble this time."
Xuanming went straight to the point. "We want to go to the Edge of the Nine Netherworlds World first to see the Fetal Membrane Great Formation, but we need Your Excellency's approval."
Pure World Venerable nodded. "Since the two Ancestral Witch wish to see it, then let Jiang Yun take them there. I will inform them."
After you've seen it, you two may return here, so I can entertain you."
"Thank you, Venerable One."
Led by Jiang Yun, the three of them trekked for a while longer and finally arrived at a secluded place on the edge of the world.
This place is the border between the Nine Netherworlds World and Chaos. Three Great Formations float in the void. At the core of the middle Formations, two figures sit cross-legged, their bodies intertwined with starlight and the Merit Power. These are the Three Corpse Bodies of the Ziwei Star Lord and the Ancestor Hong Yun.
"Fellow Daoist Ziwei and Fellow Daoist Hongyun actually left Three Corpse Bodies here?" Houtu was somewhat surprised.
Jiang Yun explained, "Battle of Guixu, the Nine Netherworld Membrane was severely damaged. We worked together to devise Great Formation to repair the ruptures in the Fetal Membrane. However, the recovery of the Fetal Membrane took a long time. During this period, to prevent impacts and destruction from within and outside the world, my senior uncles Ziwei and Martial Uncle Hongyun guarded this place with their Three Corpse Bodies to ensure its peace."
"Two Great Virtue!" Xuanming and Houtu exclaimed in admiration.
The three of them glanced at the Fetal Membrane Great Formation. Jiang Yun saw that the originally ferocious cracks had now become extremely fine, almost imperceptible.
He couldn't help but exclaim, "The repair speed of the Fetal Membrane is much faster than expected; it should be fully recovered in no time."
Jiang Yun led the two to the core of the Formations in the middle, where they came face to face with the Three Corpse Bodies of the Ziwei Star Lord and the Ancestor Hong Yun.
The Pure World Venerable Land had already sent a message to the two of them, so they were not surprised to see the three of them arrive.
Houtu and Xuanming observed the Formations's operation up close and discovered that its effects were indeed as Jiang Yun had said, capable of nourishing the Nine Netherworlds World —truly wondrous.
Jiang Yun smiled and said to the Three Corpse Bodies of his elders, "My two senior uncles, you've been here for quite some time now, have you encountered any unusual activity?"
"It seems the repair of the Fetal Membrane Rift is happening much faster than initially expected. My two senior uncles can finally relax and relieve themselves of their responsibilities soon."
Hong Yun replied, "We haven't encountered any unusual activity. It's just that as this world deepened its connection with the Primordial Desolation World, it received some resource assistance from the Primordial Desolation World, which accelerated its recovery."
Houtu asked, "If the Fetal Membrane is completely repaired, does that mean the Nine Netherworlds World will completely return to the jurisdiction of the Primordial Desolation Heavenly Dao?"
Jiang Yun nodded. "The two are not closely related."
Even if the Nine Netherworld Membrane are fully repaired, the barrier outside the world will still need to be gradually removed, and the time required will be roughly the same as we previously estimated.
Houtu sighed, "Alright! I was too hasty."
After leaving the Fetal Membrane Great Formation, Jiang Yun led the two to visit several strongholds of the Western Teachings in the Nine Netherworlds.
Although this place is in the Youming, the Western Teachings has been operating here for many years and has established several sizable Dao Field. Many Nine Netherworlds Indigenous Living Beings cultivate here, among whom the most conspicuous are the Ox-Head and Horse-Face Clans.
"These are Ox-Head and Horse-Face, they seem somewhat similar to the Demon Clan?" Xuanming looked at the alien race with ox heads and horse faces with great interest.
The Pure World Venerable laughed and said, "Indeed. This race is born with a deep understanding of the Youming Law, able to traverse between Yin-Yang, and guide the Departed Souls. They are truly the Chosen Clan of the Land of Reincarnation."
Houtu nodded. "It is indeed suitable."
The Pure World Venerable added, "Our Western Teachings plans to enter into an agreement with the Ox-Head and Ox-Head and Horse-Face Clans, so that after the establishment of Reincarnation, they will be responsible for Jieyin the Departed Souls and maintaining the Reincarnation Order. What do you think?"
Xuanming raised an eyebrow. "You two are certainly planning ahead. I think it's quite suitable, don't you think, sister?"
"I think that's a good idea too. I'll just let my Eldest Brother know when the time comes."