Houtu's Proposal, Yuanshi's Compromise

Seeing the figure standing shoulder to shoulder with Empress Nuwa, Haotian and Yaochi revealed flashes of delight in their eyes!

The two of them bowed deeply to Houtu's Dharma Body.

"Greetings to the Empress Houtu, Who Bears the Heavens and Upholds the Earth!"

They had deliberately placed Houtu's honorific title first. Their intentions were obvious.

Empress Houtu was one of the Six Imperial Jade Emperors of our Heavenly Court. She stood on our side and was our Heavenly Court's backer.

Seeing this, the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court also followed Haotian in saluting.

"We pay our respects to Empress Houtu!"

"May the Sage be blessed with peace!"

Empress Nuwa inclined her head slightly toward Empress Houtu, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, it has been a long time."

Empress Houtu returned the courtesy, her gentle voice ringing out.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Nuwa."

Houtu then turned to Venerable Lord Yuanshi.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi."

Venerable Lord Yuanshi frowned slightly and cupped his hands toward Houtu.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu."

He understood that Houtu's appearance was no coincidence.

Haotian's reaction this time explained everything.

From the very beginning, Haotian had already made preparations.

He had readily agreed to Taibai Jinxing's arrest of Yao Ji and her children precisely to lure him here.

He had wanted to provoke a direct conflict between him and Nuwa. Now, he had even invited Houtu over.

Haotian's schemes were truly profound.

Venerable Lord Yuanshi snorted coldly inwardly and looked at Houtu.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, have you come for Yao Ji's matter as well?"

Houtu did not deny it.

"Indeed. I have also come for Yao Ji and her children."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Lord Yuanshi fell silent for a moment before finally asking,

"Then may I ask what Fellow Daoist Houtu thinks of