In the realm of the Youming and Land of Reincarnation, power was initially divided, and the dust was temporarily settled.
Houtu looked around at everyone, her gaze settling on several key figures who had made outstanding contributions to the world of Reincarnation, especially Jiang Yun.
She raised her hand again, this time not to mobilize vast authority, but to draw upon the purest essence of the Great Earth Law and the Reincarnation Law from the core origin of the Nine Netherworlds beneath her feet.
Three Paths incredibly refined streams of energy, displaying Chaos, dark yellow hue, containing a deep purple light, and flowing endlessly as if carrying the profound aura of a world, condensed and took shape above her palm!
As soon as this energy flow appeared, the Earth Veins of the entire Nine Netherworlds World emitted a joyful low hum, the River of Forgetfulness Water were as calm as a still surface, and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk trembled slightly.
It is more fundamental than Merit, more profound than spiritual energy, and exudes the aura of the Tao that makes one's soul tremble, yearn for it, and revere it!
"This is the essence contained within the origin of the Nine Netherworlds, the essence recognized by the Way of Earth Will — the Earth Spirit Origin Qi!" Houtu's solemn voice clearly reached everyone's ears, causing the disciples who had just obtained their divine positions to widen their eyes, filled with longing.
She looked at Jiang Yun:
Daoist Friend Jiang Yun, you have made unparalleled contributions to the completion of the Earthly Dao, conceiving of its Order and overseeing its construction. This Dao is what you deserve!
By obtaining this primordial energy, sensing the workings of the Earthly Dao, and comprehending the mysteries of Reincarnation, one can attain the Earthly Dao Sainthood in the future!
The Earthly Dao Sainthood!
This is equivalent to the Saint Fruit Position through the Heavenly Dao!
Immortality countless eons, wielding the immense power of the Earthly Dao!
Hiss!
A collective gasp and whispers filled the room.
The Ancestral Witch's gazes were intense, the Saint' expressions varied, and the Ziwei Star Lord's eyes shone brightly.
Faced with this incredible fortune that could drive even the Primordial World Powers, Jiang Yun was filled with a myriad of emotions!
Achieving sainthood, eternal Immortality, and wielding the power over heaven and earth—this is the ultimate goal that countless Xiantian great beings dream of.
Moreover, it's a newly completed Earthly Dao with boundless potential!
But he suppressed his boiling desire almost instantly. Saint are indeed precious, but with his current cultivation level, the Hunyuan Great Luo is within his grasp. What he needs to consider is whether becoming a saint would be beneficial to him.
After Hunyuan Great Luo, what path should one take next?
Hongjun chose to Union with the Dao, comprehending the Heavenly Dao Laws to further improve his realm, while Old Ancestor Yang Mei, after attaining the Hunyuan Great Luo, left the Primordial World and went to the Chaos to seek the Dao.
To be honest, Jiang Yun's thoughts are not yet very clear.
His path is half derived from the World Law and half from the Three Corpses Method. He combines the essence of the two methods by fusing his own Three Corpses with the Three Ways of Heaven, Earth, and Man within his Inner World.
The Three Ways of Heaven, Earth, and Man originate from the same source, which solves the problem of the Three Corpses Method having the same Spiritual Treasure. The Three Corpses of the Three Corpses Method are attached to the Three Paths, which accelerates the growth of his Inner World. At the same time, before his world has advanced to the Great Thousand World, he can exert the power of the Hunyuan Realm by means of the Three Corpses Unification. The two can be said to complement each other, otherwise he would not have had the hope of proving the Dao so quickly.
With this in mind, Jiang Yun made up his mind and simply stated that if they really continued to give it to him, he would accept it, and whether or not he wanted to use it could be decided after he went to the Chaos.
He stepped forward, solemnly bowed to the Houtu, and said loudly, "Your Majesty's kindness is deeply appreciated by Jiang Yun! This item is indeed a supreme treasure! However..."
He raised his head, his gaze open and fervent. "... Whether the path to sainthood is what I seek, I do not know!"
Therefore, I may not, as Your Majesty desires, attempt to attain the Saint Fruit Position Earthly Dao saint!
Regardless of the circumstances, I am willing to do everything in my power to maintain the Earthly Dao's operation, in order to repay the Empress's great kindness!
"What?!" This time, the exclamation could no longer be suppressed.
The Ancestral Witch looked at each other in disbelief.
Xuanming couldn't help but say, "You brat, do you even know what you're giving up?!"
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, a complex light flashing in their eyes.
Zhunti sighed inwardly, "Junior Nephew Jiang Yun truly has a steadfast Dao Heart, able to resist the temptation of becoming a saint and uphold his true nature. His future achievements are limitless!"
Houtu was slightly taken aback, then a look of understanding and a deeper appreciation appeared in her eyes.
She looked into Jiang Yun's eyes and saw the pure and unwavering devotion to the "Tao," which was so similar to her own attempt to transform the essence of Reincarnation with her own body!
She didn't insist; instead, she nodded and said, "Okay!"
Where the Dao Heart points, there lies a smooth path.
Since this item has been given to you, you may decide for yourself when to use it or for other purposes.
Accept it and keep it for now. If you change your mind in the future, or need its power to verify your own Great Dao, you can use it.
With a flick of her finger, the Earth Spirit Origin Qi transformed into a mysterious mark that entered Jiang Yun's brow and Purple Mansion, where it was carefully contained and sealed by his Primordial Spirit.
Houtu then gave Zhenyuanzi a second Earth Spirit Origin Qi:
Fellow Daoist Zhenyuan, you possess the Earth Scroll, allowing you to connect with the earth, while my Land of Reincarnation also requires the support of profound virtue.
This method will help you understand the Mysteries of the Earthly Dao and solidify your foundation.
Zhenyuanzi was both surprised and delighted, and solemnly accepted the gift, which was an acknowledgment of his character and ability.
The Three Paths Houtu said was to look at the Xuanming Ancestral Witch, who had accompanied her since the beginning of Reincarnation, and gently said:
Sister Xuanming, you have helped me a great deal, and I have even received the miraculous effect of the Ice Laws in transforming the prison.
This source energy is given to you, hoping that you will one day command the Ice Xing Tian, and also represent my Witch Clan, guarding the core of the Youming!
Xuanming was extremely excited, for this aura meant that she would be the core representative of the Witch Clan in the Earthly Dao!
She accepted the source energy, bowed, and said, "Xuanming will certainly not fail the trust placed in him by the Way of Earth Will!"
After the three streams of earth elemental energy were distributed, the voice of the Ziwei Star Lord rang out. "Empress Houtu! Two sect leaders!"
Everyone looked over and saw the Ziwei Star Lord standing to the side.
He took a few steps forward, his gaze fixed intently on the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk in the center and the gradually becoming clearer palace of the Underworld, before looking up at the deep, Nine Netherworld Sky.
He then withdrew his gaze and said to the group, "
Now we behold the beginning of the Youming, the rebirth of the Reincarnation, and the opening of the Earthly Dao!
Its meaning is vivid, its rules are strict!
However, I believe that the Youming also needs the light of guidance to steer Departed Souls; it also needs the trajectories of Stars to stabilize the Youming Space-Time!
I am willing to relinquish my position as the head of the Western Teachings's Head of the Star Academy; please remain in the Youming!
With my Ziwei Dao, I communicate with the Stars in the Youming, Jieyin the spirits of the dead, and suppress the four directions!
For this Nine Netherworlds Reincarnation, let a ray of starlight illuminate the eternal night!
We humbly request that the Empress Houtu and the Two Religious Leaders grant our permission!
The words of the Ziwei Star Lord resonated deeply.
In order to gain the opportunity to prove himself, he was willing to give up his position and take root in the Nine Netherworlds, all for the sake of a glimmer of hope!
The sorrow on the face of the Saint Jieyin shifted slightly, but a hint of understanding and approval flashed in his eyes.
He sighed softly, "Good!"
Fellow Daoist Ziwei, since you have already made up your mind and realized your mistake, we are all happy for you.
Moreover, this Youming, where Karma and effect intertwine, is the final resting place of the Departed Souls, and truly needs the guidance of Star Path and the illumination of light.
Your Stars arts are perfectly suited for this purpose.
This is where your destiny lies, and it is also due to the karmic connection of the place. My Zhunti and I grant your request!
Daoist Zhunti nodded and said, "Good! From now on, you will be stationed in the Nine Netherworlds World, assisting the Empress Houtu, managing the Nine Netherworlds Star Order, and fulfilling the responsibility of Jieyin and protecting!"
Empress Houtu had no objection:
With the Ziwei Star Lord willing to reside here, communicating between Yin-Yang and Yang through starlight and stabilizing the Nine Netherworlds, it is truly a blessing for the Youming!
You are most welcome!
Imperial decree: From this day forth, the Ziwei Star Lord is the Star Emperor of Youming of the Youming, in charge of the Youming Star Order and commanding the Youming Star Official!
Subsequently, the Jieyin arranged for Maitreya, Ksitigarbha, Sunlight, Moonlight, and others to serve in the cycle of Reincarnation, and together with the Ziwei Star Lord, to manage the Western Teachings's power in the Youming.
Houtu then looked at the representative of the Giant Turtle Clan:
The Er tribe has rendered meritorious service in protecting the Nine Netherworlds. The island camp they previously built is now an outpost of the Netherworld Underworld.
The Er tribe has been officially incorporated into the Youming Water Mansion Army, responsible for protecting the peace of the River of Oblivion and the Yellow Springs, investigating the remaining traces of the Guixu, and under the command of the Ziwei Star Lord and a group of Yama!
The leader of the Giant Turtle Clan was overjoyed. This was equivalent to completely washing away the stigma of the crime of overthrowing the Immortal Mountain and gaining official status in the Underworld!
They all kowtowed and said, "We will humbly obey the Saint's decree! We thank the Empress Houtu for her grace!"