Houtu Begins Three Lectures, Seeking to Establish Six Saints

After Houtu and Hongjun reached an agreement on expelling Jiang Yun, she began to devise a plan for what to do next.

She knew in her heart that her cooperation with Hongjun was temporary, but the conflict between the Heavenly Dao and the Earthly Dao would never cease.

This time, she only chose to cooperate because Hongjun offered her benefits that were hard to refuse. Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken Hongjun's talk of Pangu's return seriously. Who could predict the future? Thinking too much about it now would be like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

Houtu has already made plans. Cooperation is one thing, but this is also a good opportunity to develop and expand the Earthly Dao.

Originally, she intended to slowly search for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy of the Earth Dao Saint, since they were currently in the midst of Great Tribulation and it was inconvenient to make any major moves, lest it affect the development of the Tribulation Cycle.

However, now that Jiang Yun has disrupted the Great Trend of the Heavenly Dao, it doesn't matter anymore.

Hall of Reincarnation in the Nine Netherworlds World.

Houtu set up Reincarnation Great Formation at the entrance to the Nine Netherworlds World, which she established to select suitable audiences for her sermons.

Now that the preparations were complete, Houtu spoke with Xuanming about the upcoming sermons, instructing her to maintain Order within the cycle of Reincarnation and prevent any disruptions.

"I am Houtu, the Houtu of Lord of Reincarnation, who holds the Authority of the Way of Earth. I now proclaim to the Primordial World: the Earthly Dao shall establish the Six Saint Positions to protect Reincarnation and maintain the Earth Origin."

Zhenyuanzi, your Bearing Things with Vast Virtue is boundless. In the past, you helped the Nine Netherworlds World return to its Primordial World, and were bestowed with the Earthly Dao Earth Spirit Origin Qi by the Earth Immortal, you attained the Earthly Dao Sainthood. Now, there are still five vacant Earthly Dao Sainthood awaiting your arrival.

These words, once uttered, were like a thunderclap from the heavens, instantly shaking the entire Primordial Desolation World!

The Sainthood is a symbol of the supreme and unparalleled Dao Fruit in the Primordial World.

The Six Saint Positions of Heavenly Dao have been determined; they can only be obtained through the opportunity of the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Now that the Empress Houtu has personally declared that there are still five vacant Sainthood in the Earthly Dao, this undoubtedly opens a door to the supreme realm for many powerful beings who are trapped at the peak of Quasi-Saint and have no hope for the path of cultivation!

"However, to inherit the Earthly Dao Sainthood, one must understand the Mysteries of the Earthly Dao and undergo its Trials of the Earthly Dao." Houtu's voice continued to echo throughout the Primordial Desolation World, "In the past, the Heavenly Dao Hongjun preached the Great Dao Third Lecture in the Purple Sky Palace, benefiting all living beings."

Now I will also begin the Youming Three Lectures in the Nine Netherworlds Reincarnation World, expounding on the Origin of the Way of Earth and the Reincarnation Principles.

All Primordial World Living Beings, regardless of their Root Foundation or cultivation level, may venture into the Youming to try their luck.

"These Third Lecture are extraordinary, therefore those who enter the world of Reincarnation must undergo the test of the Myriad Worlds Reincarnation Array."

This formation is a manifestation of the Reincarnation Law. When sentient beings enter, their souls will undergo countless Reincarnation, experiencing all aspects of life, including life and death, love and hate, rise and fall, glory and disgrace.

Only those with unwavering will, clear understanding of their true nature, who can see through the illusions of countless lifetimes and rediscover their true selves, are destined to enter my Hall of Reincarnation to hear the Dao.

With her announcement, it seemed as if mysterious portals opened between the Nine Netherworlds and the Primordial Desolation Earth, guiding those who aspired to seek the Dao.

Spirit Bamboo Mountain, Pengxuan Grotto-Heaven.

The moment Spirit Gourd Daoist received this Primordial World news, many questions flashed through his mind, and doubts appeared between his usually calm brows.

"After Houtu Zhenyuanzi Houtu attained enlightenment, she immediately plotted to establish the Six Earthly Dao Saints and used the Earth Spirit Origin Qi to attract everyone's attention. This move was probably intended to strengthen the Earthly Dao, which is quite reasonable."

However, given that she is currently in the midst of Great Tribulation, her grand-scale promotion of this matter inevitably raises questions... Is it merely an attempt to defy the will of Heavenly Dao?

He pondered for a moment, making some guesses, but did not delve into them further.

Lord of Reincarnation Houtu, Houtu's actions appear reasonable on the surface, and strengthening the Earthly Dao is also her duty.

"Very well, this matter concerns the development of the Primordial World, I should report it to the True One."

With this thought in mind, he separated a wisp of Divine Sense and, following the connection in the dark, transmitted this dramatic change in the Primordial World and his own feelings to Jiang Yun's main body, who was in seclusion Depths of Chaos.

After finishing his business, the Spirit Gourd Daoist calmed his mind and observed how things would develop.

On Western Mount Sumeru, two Saints were also discussing the matter of Houtu's Third Lecture.

Although the Two them knew that the Three Pure Ones had gone to the Purple Sky Palace, they did not know why.

Therefore, Houtu's actions were not linked to the previous secret meeting of the Three Pure Ones at the Purple Sky Palace, but were simply seen as Earthly Dao natural development.

Jieyin said, "Houtu Daoist Houtu Establish Dao through Third Lecture, widely disseminating the true meaning of Reincarnation, intending to pass on the Earth Spirit Origin Qi, leaving an opportunity for many fellow Daoists to attain enlightenment. This is truly an act of great compassion."

Our doctrine also emphasizes Karma and Reincarnation; this grand event should not be overlooked.

Ziwei, Kong Xuan, Randeng, and others had already reached the Quasi-Saint realm; this trip also offered them the opportunity to seek their own destiny.

The Daoist Zhunti nodded in agreement:

My senior is absolutely right.

Hunyuan Great Luo Chaos is as difficult as ascending to heaven. If a few people can obtain the Earth Spirit Origin Qi, they may be able to attain the Dao in the future.

However, without great wisdom and Fortune, even with the Earth Spirit Origin Qi within, one's fate might not be as good as Fellow Daoist Hongyun's."

The Jieyin nodded in agreement.

Houtu proclaimed the Third Lecture and One Matter, the Saint Primordial Spirit of the three sages —Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain, Eight Views Palace on Shouyang Mountain, and Biyou Palace on Golden Ao Island —reflected in the void, their Divine Sense intertwined, discussing the event that was currently unfolding.

Yuanshi Tianzun sensed Houtu's announcement and a slight smile appeared on his lips, clearly in a good mood.

"The Youming Three Lectures... The Myriad Worlds Reincarnation Array... It seems that the teacher has reached an agreement with the Empress Houtu."

Laozi Taishang's Divine Sense remained as indifferent as his physical form as he said, "With the emergence of the Earth Spirit Origin Qi, all eyes are now focused on the Youming. With the Earthly Dao Sainthood already established, I fear many fellow cultivators will soon be vying for the Earth Spirit Origin Qi. As for the Chaos Fetal Membrane... hehe, I'm afraid it will have to be put on hold for now."

The Sect Master Tongtian clapped his hands and said, "That's exactly right!"

With the opportunity to attain enlightenment so close at hand, who would bother with that time-consuming and laborious Fetal Membrane project?

As those who knew the inside story, the three of them could glean some clues and future developments from Houtu's scheme.

With both Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao joining forces, Jiang Yun will inevitably have no choice but to leave the Primordial World, just like Yang Mei did in the past!

The atmosphere inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall on the Thirty-Three Heavens was lively.

The opportunity to become a saint is something everyone desires, yet it happens to be in the hands of Houtu of the Witch Clan.

Everyone was talking about the Third Lecture of Houtu and how rare the Earth Spirit Origin Qi was, as if this opportunity was more likely to bring them bad luck.

Taiyi, being the most straightforward, saw the crowd discussing amongst themselves without reaching a conclusion and spoke first:

Everyone, please stop arguing. We need to come up with a feasible plan on how to handle this matter.

Demon Master Kunpeng pondered for a moment and said, "

Your Majesty, Eastern Emperor, the Sagehood Opportunity is a once-in-a-millennium event, and this old minister believes that we must not miss it.

In my humble opinion, Houtu, the Houtu, has transformed into the Reincarnation Saint and merged with the Earthly Dao of the earth. She is no longer the Ancestral Witch. Now, she is not Houtu of the Witch Clan, but the Lord of Reincarnation the Primordial World cycle of reincarnation. Therefore, she should uphold justice and treat everyone equally.

Houtu, since the Saint has clearly stated that all beings are welcome to attend the gathering, she will not make things difficult for us in front of everyone.

Fuxi also said, "I agree with what the Demon Master said."

In a world of great strife, the brave prevail when paths cross.

Despite any doubts, such opportunities to open the door to the Sage Dao should not be missed.

Your subject requests permission to lead the heroes of Heavenly Court to the Nine Netherworlds Reincarnation Great Formation to test our chance!

Di Jun's gaze swept over the surging crowd below the prince, and he finally made his decision. "Agreed!"

All those in the Heavenly Court who consider themselves to have profound cultivation, unwavering will, and aspirations for the Great Dao may travel to the Youming, enter the Reincarnation Great Formation, and seek opportunities!

However, it is important to remember to act within your capabilities and not to force things.

The order was issued, and the entire Demon Clan Heavenly Court was immediately thrown into turmoil.

The eyes of Ji Meng, Ying Zhao, Jiu Ying, and other Demon Saint, as well as many Demon God and great demons who had been cultivating in seclusion for many years, all blazed with intense light.

Because of the opportunity presented by the Sage Dao, the Demon Clan temporarily shelved the Chaos Fetal Membrane Plan, and will decide on a course of action later depending on the circumstances.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches Witch Clan naturally even more excited.

Dijiang voice:

Houtu, the goddess, established the Youming Three Lectures of the Houtu, selecting saints based on the Earth Spirit Origin Qi. This is Heaven's help to our Witch Clan!

The sons of the Witch Clan are born and raised on the earth, their Bloodline are close to the Earthly Dao, and they even have sisters who hold the Reincarnation Authority, which is a great advantage for them!

Immediately issue orders to all departments to select warriors with pure Bloodline, unwavering wills, and the deepest understanding of the principles Fortune to enter the Reincarnation Array!

Xuanming has already obtained a wisp of Earth Spirit Origin Qi. If others can also seize a place in the Earthly Dao Sainthood, then our Witch Clan will have nothing to fear!

In an instant, Primordial Desolation Earth, whether in immortal mountains and Cave Abode, deep-sea dragon palaces, or the Blood Sea Minghe, every powerful being qualified to hear this news was filled with surging emotions.

The Netherworld of Reincarnation Youming the sole focus of attention in the entire Primordial World.

The immense power and resources that were originally gathered by the Chaos Fetal Membrane Plan have now almost completely stalled and shifted.

Countless auras, some powerful, some subtle, some intense, surged forth like rivers flowing into the sea, heading towards the mysterious and profound depths of the Nine Netherworlds.

The entrance to the Nine Netherworlds Reincarnation World has long been open, and the invisible Reincarnation Law have formed a Whirlpool gate that reaches the Tongtian and the earth.

Those powerful beings who arrive at this place, whether immortals, gods, witches, or demons, must rely on their own cultivation to pass through the pervasive Yin winds of the Yellow Springs and the mists of other worlds before they can truly stand on the edge of the Reincarnation Great Formation.

Upon arriving at the front lines, the scene before them was truly fantastical: countless faint soul lights flickered and died in the void, forming a boundless, freely flowing Sea of Soulfire Stars.

This Sea of Soulfire Stars is the external manifestation of the Reincarnation Great Formation — the Infinite Sea of Reincarnation.

"Those who enter the formation, their bodies remain still, their spirits enter the sea." Houtu's voice remained calm and undisturbed, echoing in the hearts of every living being who came to the front of the formation. "Between rising and falling, there is Reincarnation of reincarnation."

All the experiences of countless lifetimes are but a passing thought.

When you fully understand your true self, the light of your True Spirit will guide you out of the sea and into the Hall of Reincarnation.

Those who lose their way within will have their souls destroyed. Even after their tribulation period ends, they will be sent back by the Great Formation, suffering only damage to their Dao Heart and soul. You must be careful when entering.

No sooner had the words been spoken than an impatient Great Witch of the Witch Clan roared, sat cross-legged on the ground, and a thick Witch Soul above his head plunged directly into the Sea of Soulfire Stars, instantly being engulfed by countless flowing Soulfire.

The great Demon Clan standing to the side also snorted coldly, sat cross-legged, and his Primordial Spirit transformed into a stream of crimson light that shot into it.

Seeing this, the other creatures also found a place to sit down and cast their souls into the Sea of Stars.

Countless streams of light lit up, like a rain of light, pouring into this fantastical and dazzling Sea of Stars Great Formation.

The Flow of Time within the formation is distorted; a day outside may be Reincarnation to a hundred years or a thousand years within the formation.

A powerful Demon Clan king, whose Nascent Soul Light manifested in a Soulfire, became a valiant general of a small border country. He lived a glorious life, but in his old age, he was suspected by a tyrannical ruler and his entire family was executed.

Extreme pain and resentment twisted his mind, almost causing him to succumb to it and nearly accept his fate of dying with hatred.

However, in his final moments before his demise, the Demon Clan pride and will to survive etched deep within his True Spirit, like sparks bursting forth from the darkness, caused him to roar to the heavens, "How could my life be so wretched? No... no... I am the Primordial World Demon King!"

Boom!

The Soulfire shattered, the general's illusion vanished, and the demon king's Primordial Spirit, carrying a trace of weariness and clarity, broke free from this Reincarnation, then plunged into another Soulfire.

A reclusive immortal cultivator experienced nine hundred and ninety-nine lifetimes of ordinary mortal life within the formation: farmer, woodcutter, fisherman, merchant... various roles, mundane, ordinary, birth, aging, sickness, and death... experiencing all kinds of lives.

His will was being worn down by the long, meaningless repetition, his consciousness was almost numb, and he almost completely forgot his true self, thinking that he was just an ordinary person who toiled his whole life for daily necessities.

But in the first thousandth lifetime, on a stormy night, he huddled in his leaky thatched hut, gazing at the lightning and thunder outside the hole. A distant, mysterious feeling about riding the wind and clouds, breathing in the sun and moon, struck his numb soul like a faint electric current.

He sat up abruptly, the blankness in his eyes fading, replaced by a steadfast conviction rooted in his very being. "The myriad phenomena of life are illusions that blind us, but my Dao Heart remains unwavering!"

That Nascent Soul Light suddenly soared, breaking through countless layers of illusions of the mundane world.

Through countless Reincarnation and countless experiences, all are illusions, like mist or lightning; thus should they be viewed.

Only that one True Spirit, with unwavering Dao Heart and undisturbed by its origins, can overcome all obstacles and traverse this eternal labyrinth constructed from its own endless thoughts.

It is unknown how much time has passed, but in that vast Sea of Soulfire Stars, there are finally scattered points of light, far more dazzling than when they were first cast in, that begin to break free of their restraints and rise slowly from all parts of the Sea of Stars!

They represent those Dao Listener who have weathered trials and tribulations and rediscovered their true selves.

When these points of light reached three thousand, the Sea of Soulfire Stars slowly stopped flowing, and the Great Formation closed.

The Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to the myriad things.

Three is a special number. When Dao Ancestor Hongjun preached, there were three thousand listeners in the Purple Sky Palace. Now, when Houtu preaches, she follows the same rule and only selects three thousand people with affinity.

The Hall of Reincarnation was grand and silent.

Three thousand figures, having undergone the baptism of the Reincarnation Great Formation, sat cross-legged on Prayer Mat. Regardless of whether they were immortals, demons, Witch God, or gods, their faces were solemn and serene. Some of them still had traces of the vicissitudes of countless lifetimes in their eyes, but also a clear and pure appearance that had been cleansed of worldly dust.

On the high platform, Houtu's figure materialized, and the majesty of the Lord of Reincarnation naturally enveloped the entire area.

"I will begin my lectures Earthly Dao the Reincarnation, which will consist of Third Lecture, each lasting Three Thousand Years. This is the first lecture."

"The first lecture is about the Origin of Earth." Houtu didn't waste any time and began to speak directly, her voice reaching everyone's ears.

She elucidates the earth's virtue of bearing, the foundation of the Reincarnation birth and death of all things, the evolution of the Laws of the Earthly Dao, and the mystery of how the earth and the Heavenly Dao interact and restrain each other, supporting the Primordial World structure.

The words were simple and unadorned, yet contained Great Dao truths, as if presenting the pulse of the entire Primordial Desolation Earth to everyone.

The audience, regardless of the depth of their understanding, were all immersed in this vast ocean of Earthly Dao Sea of Consciousness.