The Netherworld Underworld.
Fengdu City.
In the main hall, Fengdu tallied the gains and losses from this attack on the Heavenly Court.
"Although more than ten thousand Yin Soldiers died, fortunately, not a single one of the Ten Yama Kings, the Six Heavens of Luofeng, or the Five Ghost Emperors perished."
"Moreover, we moved three thousand Post-celestial Spiritual Roots and two thousand Post-celestial Spiritual Treasures out of the Heavenly Court's treasury. This time, our Underworld has made a fortune through tears of blood!"
Fengdu was in an excellent mood.
This attack on the Heavenly Court could be said to have incurred no losses at all.
Yin Soldiers were everywhere in the Underworld. Even if all one hundred thousand Yin Soldiers had perished, it would not have been a major matter.
What mattered was that none of the Underworld's top combatants had suffered any losses.
They had also obtained quite a few spoils of war.
Moreover, they had seen how firmly Haotian controlled the Heavenly Court.
Although Haotian was the Celestial Emperor personally appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the ruler of the Three Realms, he had not occupied the Heavenly Court for long. Besides, most of the Heavenly Court's deities held divine positions left behind by the former Demon Court.
Precisely because of this, Haotian's control over the Heavenly Court was not strong.
For example, when they had attacked the Heavenly Court this time, had anyone seen the Five Directions Elders take the field?
"We really have to thank the chief disciples of the Three Pure Ones this time. Who would have thought that we would one day get to see the chief disciples of the Three Pure Ones join forces?"
Fengdu sighed leisurely.
Haotian and Yaochi were both Quasi-Saints. If he had gone alone, it would certainly have been difficult to deal with the Heavenly Court.
Of course, none of that was what concerned him most.
What shocked him most was still the alliance of the Three Pure Ones' chief disciples.
During the exchange, he could tell that this was not a false display or a mere formality. They had truly joined forces.
Although it had been openly stated that the three sects had reconciled as before, it had also revealed a piece of news: the three sects were no longer fighting among themselves!
"I'm afraid the future structure of the Great Wilderness will have to change."
Fengdu sighed leisurely.
Even he had noticed that something was wrong with the relationship between the Three Pure Ones.
If the Three Pure Ones truly reconciled one day, the entire Great Wilderness would probably be shaken. The traditions of the Three Pure Ones would rise above those of all other factions and rewrite the current structure of the Great Wilderness!
Before he could think any further, a mighty voice rang out across Fengdu City.
"Little Friend Fengdu, may I ask whether your master is here?"
The voice was vast, possessed supreme might, and contained the laws of a Saint.
Fengdu was instantly stunned. Before he could see which Saint it was, he saw a dignified, middle-aged man with white hair parted down the middle walk into the main hall. He wore a Jade Purity Lotus Crown and a Jade Thread Golden Silk Rainbow Robe.
It was none other than the Primordial Lord of Heaven!
Fengdu's gaze sharpened. He respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Fengdu greets the Jade Purity Saint. May I ask why the Jade Purity Saint is seeking my master?"
In the Great Wilderness, the strong were respected, not to mention the Primordial Lord of Heaven, who was a Saint.
Moreover, the relationship between the Three Pure Ones had now eased. Even the other Saints would not dare to slight him, much less Fengdu.
The Primordial Lord of Heaven's expression was indifferent as he slowly said, "I have come today for two matters."
"First, it concerns Shennong's daughter, Nüwa."
"I deduced the secrets of heaven and learned that Nüwa's allotted lifespan has not ended and that she was not destined to die. Is that correct?"
A smile appeared on Fengdu's face. With a flip of his hand, Nüwa's soul appeared. "The Jade Purity Saint is correct. I was just considering when to return Nüwa's soul to the human race. Now that the Jade Purity Saint has arrived, I shall trouble the Jade Purity Saint with this soul."
After all, Nüwa had been plotted against and killed by the Heavenly Court. She was not destined to die.
Moreover, Xuandu of the Human Sect had helped him attack the Heavenly Court, and Shennong was Xuandu's disciple. Returning this soul would conveniently settle a karmic debt.
The Primordial Lord waved his hand and took Nüwa's soul away before continuing, "The second matter is that I need to see your master."
Fengdu did not stop him in the slightest. "Jade Purity Saint, please follow me."
Since he had directly stated that he sought Fengdu's master, this was certainly a major matter.
He knew clearly that although he was managing the Underworld in his master's stead, there were some matters he still could not decide.
The Primordial Lord followed Fengdu into the depths of reincarnation. There, a vast palace stood, with countless strands of reincarnation Dao Rhyme swirling around it.
Only the name on the palace caused the entire cycle of reincarnation to tremble.
Palace of Peace!
This was the palace of Houtu, formerly one of the Ancestor Witches, after she had transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation and attained the Primordial realm!
Before Fengdu could request an audience, he saw the tightly closed doors of the Palace of Peace slowly open.
A calm and gentle voice came from within.
"I did not expect the Jade Purity Saint to visit. May I ask what brings you here?"
Inside the Palace of Peace, a trace of confusion appeared on Houtu's stunning face.
She did not have much of a relationship with the Three Pure Ones, and her relationship with the Primordial Lord was practically nonexistent.
Now that the Primordial Lord had actually taken the initiative to seek her out, she was extremely puzzled.
The Primordial Lord paid it no mind. He walked into the Palace of Peace and looked directly at Houtu. "Saint Pingxin, I have come this time to present you with an opportunity."
The Primordial Lord spoke leisurely.
Upon hearing this, Houtu was slightly surprised.
For the Primordial Lord to come to her door and offer an opportunity, it was certainly no ordinary opportunity.
Furthermore, the Primordial Lord must have had an ulterior motive. Given their relationship, it was not yet good enough for him to come all the way to offer her an opportunity. She asked cautiously, "May I ask what opportunity this is?"
The Primordial Lord flipped his palm.
The Earthly Dao Divine Wheel appeared in his palm.
Its divine light shone brilliantly, while dense strands of reincarnation Dao Rhyme intertwined around it.
For some reason, as she looked at the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel, Houtu's mind suddenly trembled violently.
She could strongly sense that this treasure was of tremendous use to her!
However, as for exactly what use it had, she could not sort it out for the moment.
But one thing was clear to her: this treasure was indeed an opportunity for her, just as the Primordial Lord had said.
Moreover, it was an opportunity defying the heavens!
Suppressing the stirring in her heart, Houtu asked, "What kind of treasure is this?"
The Primordial Lord spoke leisurely. "This is the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel!"
The Earthly Dao Divine Wheel!
When she heard this name, Houtu's delicate body trembled violently!
This single name alone filled her with an indescribable surge of emotion.
Her perception grew increasingly clear. This treasure was certainly closely related to the Underworld and reincarnation, and its connection with them was extraordinarily deep!
It was very likely the legendary supreme treasure of the Earthly Dao!
Before she could ask, the Primordial Lord continued, "I imagine that ever since Fellow Daoist Pingxin established the Six Paths of Reincarnation, a certain frustration has lingered in your heart, such as being unable to leave the Underworld?"
"This Earthly Dao Divine Wheel is a supreme treasure that can allow Fellow Daoist Pingxin to escape the Heavenly Dao's restraints and establish the Earthly Dao!"
The Primordial Lord's words were astonishing, exploding beside Houtu's ears like thunder!
Houtu's delicate body trembled violently, her pupils contracting sharply. The shock in her eyes seemed almost tangible as she exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Primordial Lord, are you saying that this Earthly Dao Divine Wheel can establish the Earthly Dao and allow me to escape the Heavenly Dao's restraints?"
Her heart shook.
Her eyes burned as she stared at the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel in the Primordial Lord's hand.
She had transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, yet she could never leave the Six Paths of Reincarnation, as though she had been imprisoned!
One had to know that she was the only Saint of the Earthly Dao in the Great Wilderness. Even though the Heavenly Dao suppressed the Earthly Dao, she alone possessed eighty percent of the Earthly Dao's destiny, which made her strength no weaker than that of any of the Six Saints under Heaven.
But what use was it if she could not leave the Underworld?
Houtu had even always thought that if she could one day escape the Six Paths of Reincarnation and no longer be restrained by the Heavenly Dao, she might be able to resurrect the eleven Ancestor Witches of the past!
Unfortunately, after transforming into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, she knew that all of this was impossible.
However, the Primordial Lord's appearance had undoubtedly brought her hope!
Escaping the Heavenly Dao's restrictions was the greatest desire she had harbored all this time!
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