Alliance with the Underworld, Houtu's Continued Shock

The Underworld.

Fengdu City.

Fengdu was tallying the gains and losses from the recent attack on the Heavenly Court in the grand hall.

"Although tens of thousands of Yin Soldiers died, thankfully, none of the Ten Palace Yama Kings, the Six Heavens of Luofeng, or the Five Ghost Emperors perished."

"Moreover, we managed to bring back three thousand Post-celestial Spiritual Roots and two thousand Post-celestial Spiritual Treasures from the Heavenly Court's treasury. This time, my Underworld is weeping tears of joy while making a killing!"

Fengdu was in an exceptionally good mood.

The attack on the Heavenly Court had resulted in no real losses.

Yin Soldiers were a common sight in the Underworld; even if all one hundred thousand had perished, it wouldn't have been a major issue.

What was important was that the Underworld's top combat forces had remained unscathed.

And they had acquired a considerable amount of spoils of war.

Furthermore, it had also revealed the extent of Haotian's control over the Heavenly Court.

Although Haotian was appointed Heavenly Emperor by Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the co-ruler of the Three Realms, he had only recently taken charge of the Heavenly Court, and most of its deities were officials left over from the former Demon Court.

Because of this, Haotian's control over the Heavenly Court was not very strong.

For instance, during this attack on the Heavenly Court, had any of the Five Elders of the Five Directions made an appearance?

"This time, I must truly thank the eldest disciples of the Three Pure Ones. I never expected to see the eldest disciples of the Three Pure Ones join forces one day."

Fengdu sighed leisurely.

Haotian and Yaochi were both Quasi-Saints. If he had gone alone, it would have been difficult to deal with the Heavenly Court.

Of course, these were not what concerned him the most.

What shocked him the most was the alliance of the eldest disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

During the confrontation, he could feel that it wasn't a mere pretense or a superficial show, but a genuine alliance.

Although it was openly stated that the Three Sects had reconciled, it also revealed a crucial piece of information: the Three Sects would no longer engage in internal strife!

"I fear the future landscape of the Great Wilderness will have to change."

Fengdu sighed leisurely.

Even he had noticed the shift in the relationship between the Three Pure Ones.

If, one day, the Three Pure Ones were to fully reconcile, the entire Great Wilderness would likely tremble, and the Three Sects' teachings would rise above all other doctrines, rewriting the current order of the Great Wilderness!

Before he could ponder further, a vast voice echoed throughout Fengdu City.

"Little friend Fengdu, is your master home?"

The voice was immense, possessing supreme power and containing the laws of a Saint.

Fengdu was stunned. Before he could even discern which Saint it was, he saw a stern middle-aged man with parted white hair, wearing a Jade Purity Lotus Crown and a Jade Thread Golden Silk Rainbow Robe, enter the hall.

It was none other than the Primordial Lord of Heaven!

Fengdu's gaze sharpened, and he respectfully cupped his fists. "Fengdu greets the Jade Purity Saint. May I ask why the Jade Purity Saint seeks my master?"

In the Great Wilderness, the strong were revered, let alone a Saint like the Primordial Lord of Heaven.

Moreover, with the current easing of relations between the Three Pure Ones, even other Saints would not dare to disregard him, much less himself.

The Primordial Lord of Heaven's expression was indifferent as he slowly spoke, "I am here today for two matters."

"The first is regarding Shennong's daughter, Nüwa."

"I have divined the heavenly secrets and learned that Nüwa's lifespan was not yet exhausted, and she was not fated to die. Is this correct?"

Fengdu smiled, flipped his palm, and Nüwa's soul appeared. "The Jade Purity Saint speaks the truth. Fengdu was just considering when to return this girl's soul to the Human Race. Now that the Jade Purity Saint has arrived, I shall trouble you with her soul."

After all, Nüwa had died due to the Heavenly Court's schemes and was not fated to die.

Furthermore, Xuandu of the Human Sect had even helped him fight the Heavenly Court. Shennong was Xuandu's disciple, so this soul could be used to settle a karmic debt.

The Primordial Lord waved his hand, taking Nüwa's soul, and continued, "The second matter is that I need to see your master."

Fengdu offered no resistance. "Jade Purity Saint, please follow me."

The fact that he had directly come to find his master could only mean it was a major event.

He understood that although he was temporarily managing the Underworld, some matters were beyond his decision-making authority.

The Primordial Lord followed Fengdu into the depths of Reincarnation. They saw a vast palace complex, with numerous Reincarnation Dao Rhymes swirling and lingering around it.

Only the name inscribed on the plaque shook the entirety of Reincarnation.

Palace of Peace!

This was the former residence of Ancestral Witch Houtu, who, after proving her worth in Reincarnation, had established her palace here!

Before Fengdu could announce their arrival, he saw the tightly shut doors of the Palace of Peace slowly open.

A calm and gentle voice emanated from within.

"I did not expect the Jade Purity Saint to visit. May I ask the reason for your arrival?"

Within the Palace of Peace, a hint of confusion flickered across Houtu's exquisite face.

She didn't have much of a relationship with the Three Pure Ones, and her connection with Primordial Lord was practically nonexistent.

Now, with Primordial Lord actively seeking her out, she was even more bewildered.

Primordial Lord paid it no mind, walking into the Palace of Peace and addressing Houtu directly, "Saint Pingxin, I have come today to bestow a fortuitous encounter upon you."

Primordial Lord spoke leisurely.

Upon hearing this, Houtu was slightly surprised.

For Primordial Lord to personally come and offer a fortuitous encounter, this one absolutely couldn't be simple.

Moreover, Primordial Lord must have an ulterior motive. Otherwise, given their relationship, it wasn't good enough for Primordial Lord to come knocking to give her a fortuitous encounter. She asked cautiously, "May I know what this fortuitous encounter is?"

Primordial Lord flipped his palm.

The Earthly Dao Divine Wheel appeared in his palm.

Divine light blazed brilliantly, and dense Reincarnation Dao Rhyme intertwined.

Looking at this Earthly Dao Divine Wheel, for some reason, Houtu's heart suddenly trembled violently.

She could intensely feel that this treasure seemed to have an immense effect on her!

However, as for what that effect was, she couldn't quite figure it out for the moment.

But she knew one thing in her heart: this treasure was, just as Primordial Lord said, a fortuitous encounter for her.

And it was a heaven-defying fortuitous encounter!

Houtu suppressed the turmoil in her heart and asked, "What artifact is this?"

Primordial Lord spoke leisurely, "This is the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel!"

The Earthly Dao Divine Wheel!

Upon hearing its name, Houtu's delicate body trembled violently!

Just the name alone gave her an indescribable sense of agitation.

She perceived more and more clearly that this treasure must be intrinsically linked to the Underworld and Reincarnation! It was very likely a legendary treasure of the Earthly Dao!

Before she could ask, she heard Primordial Lord continue, "I presume, Fellow Daoist Pingxin, that ever since you established the Six Paths of Reincarnation, a certain melancholy 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 break free from the Heavenly Dao's constraints and establish the Earthly Dao!"

Primordial Lord's words were astonishing, like thunderclaps exploding in Houtu's ears!

Houtu's delicate body trembled violently, her pupils contracting sharply, the shock in her eyes seeming to materialize. She exclaimed in surprise, "Fellow Daoist Primordial Lord, are you saying that this Earthly Dao Divine Wheel can establish the Earthly Dao and allow me to break free from the Heavenly Dao's constraints?!"

Her heart was shaken.

She gazed at the Earthly Dao Divine Wheel in Primordial Lord's hand, her eyes blazing.

She had transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, yet she was eternally unable to leave the Six Paths of Reincarnation, as if she were imprisoned!

One had to know that she was the sole Saint of the Earthly Dao in this Great Wilderness. Even though the Earthly Dao was suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, it occupied eight parts of the Earthly Dao's Destiny, making her strength not inferior to any of the Six Sages of the Heavens.

But what was the use of being unable to leave the Underworld?

In fact, Lady Houtu had always pondered if, one day, she could break free from the Six Paths of Reincarnation and escape the Heavenly Dao's constraints, perhaps she could even resurrect her eleven Ancestral Witches from the past!

Alas, ever since she transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, she knew that all of this was impossible.

However, Primordial Lord's appearance undoubtedly brought her hope!

Breaking free from the Heavenly Dao's limitations – this had always been her greatest desire!