The Underworld Convenes, Guardian Divine Beasts

Su Mu was contemplating future matters in the Human Race Hall when the authority of the Eastern Ghost Emperor trembled in his mind, transmitting a voice: "Su Mu, come to the Underworld. I have something to discuss with you."

This voice... is Empress Houtu? Su Mu thought. What could possibly require Empress Houtu's personal summons?

Su Mu rose and headed for the Underworld.

Upon entering the Underworld, the Underworld Soldiers along the way all saluted Su Mu: "Greetings, Lord Ghost Emperor." Su Mu nodded in response to each.

He arrived at the entrance of Pingxin Hall and was about to bow in greeting when Empress Houtu's voice reached his ears: "No need to bow, just come in."

Su Mu slowly pushed open the heavy doors and stepped into Pingxin Hall.

Pingxin Hall was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, and soft light spilled onto the floor, creating an exceptionally peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Su Mu walked to the center of Pingxin Hall and looked at Empress Houtu, saying: "Empress Houtu, what matter requires my assistance?" His voice was calm and firm, carrying a reassuring power.

Empress Houtu smiled slightly, her eyes revealing admiration and trust for Su Mu.

She then sighed softly before slowly speaking: "Su Mu, it's like this. Since my Witch Race tribesmen withdrew from the Primordial World, they have been living in the Underworld. However, the Underworld is a place for ghosts to reside, and it is harmful rather than beneficial to the Witch Race."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu immediately frowned. Although he didn't know why the Witch Race and the Underworld couldn't coexist harmoniously, he could tell from Empress Houtu's tone that this was not a good situation.

Empress Houtu continued: "The Underworld is extremely Yin-charged, while my Witch Race tribesmen possess abundant Yang energy within their bodies. When the two meet, it causes great damage to our bodies. If this continues, our Witch Race tribesmen's bodies will become weaker and weaker, and it may even lead to death in the end."

Hearing this, Su Mu finally understood the gravity of the situation. He couldn't help but ask: "Then why don't you leave the Underworld?"

Empress Houtu gave a bitter smile and said: "Although we wish to leave the Underworld and return to the Primordial World, there is no longer a place for the Witch Race in the Primordial World."

Su Mu felt a pang of sorrow surge within him. Yes, the Witch-Demon Tribulation had completely stripped both the Witch and Demon races of their right to exist in the Primordial World.

"What are your thoughts, Empress Houtu? If I can do it, I will definitely help you," Su Mu said.

"Su Mu, I wish for some of the Witch Race to reincarnate as humans." Empress Houtu looked at Su Mu with anticipation.

"Yes, with human identities, they can enter the Primordial World," Su Mu stated affirmatively.

"Also, I have calculated that the Human Sovereign will need to wage war. I wish for Chi You to contend for the position of Human Sovereign, is that permissible?" Empress Houtu asked Su Mu again.

Su Mu thought for a moment and said: "Empress Houtu, Chi You can contend for the position of Human Sovereign. However, victory and defeat are common in warfare. If he fails, he must completely set his heart on being solely for the human race. And the most important point, the Witch-Humans reincarnated from the Witch Race must not harm the human race. This is the bottom line, otherwise, the Ancestral Land will intervene."

"Good, I promise you. The Witch Race reincarnated as Witch-Humans will be members of the human race and will absolutely not do anything to harm humans. After this matter, my Underworld owes you a karmic debt," Empress Houtu solemnly promised Su Mu.

Su Mu nodded. He knew that since Empress Houtu had made a promise, she would definitely keep it.

Next, Empress Houtu and Su Mu began to discuss the specific implementation details.

They decided to select some descendants of the Witch Race with excellent aptitude and reincarnate them as humans through the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

"Su Mu, after the war between the Witches and Demons, only the Great Witches remain: Xing Tian, Xiangliu, Jiu Feng, Chi You, Feng Bo, and Yu Shi," Empress Houtu said.

"What about the Eleven Ancestral Witches? How is their recovery going?" Su Mu asked Empress Houtu.

"My elder brothers and sister Xuan Ming all self-destructed, taking some Demon Saints like Demon Emperor Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi with them. Because I previously enfeoffed them as the Ten Palace Yama Kings and Meng Po, their true spirits were preserved. Although I used the merits of the Underworld to condense new bodies for them, their cultivation is now only at the Golden Immortal Realm," Empress Houtu said with a sad expression.

Su Mu frowned, then relaxed his brow and said to Empress Houtu, "Empress Houtu, you should be happy that the Eleven Ancestral Witches could survive the tribulation. After all, as long as they are alive, there is hope. Their cultivation can still be improved through various means. They are alive, and they are your brothers and sisters."

"Su Mu, you are right. I was being too attached. As long as my brothers and sisters are still here, I should be content."

With all preparations complete, batches of Witch Race descendants embarked on the path of reincarnation, starting new life journeys as humans.

Meanwhile, Chi You, carrying the hopes of the Witch Race, threw himself into the battle for the Human Sovereign position. He possessed great strength and determination, and was bound to stir up waves in this competition.

East Sea.

Crystal Palace. Candle Dragon sat at the head seat, staring blankly ahead like a statue. His eyes were hollow and deep, as if he could see the distant past or future through everything before him. Perhaps in his mind, he was recalling past glories or contemplating how to navigate the path ahead.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings waited respectfully by his side, their eyes filled with awe and anticipation. They knew that Candle Dragon was their leader, their spiritual pillar. They looked forward to Candle Dragon leading them to a more glorious future, and bringing them more honor and well-being.

"Ao Guang, I have already thought of the Dragon Clan's future plans," Candle Dragon said, looking at the four dragons.

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"Old Ancestor, what are your plans? We, your descendants, will obey your every command."

Candle Dragon said, "I plan to have the entire Dragon Clan join the Human Race."

"What?" Ao Guang, Ao Qin, Ao Run, and Ao Shun exclaimed in unison.

Ao Guang said, "Old Ancestor, please reconsider. Our Dragon Clan was once one of the overlords of the Primordial World."

Ao Qin quickly added, "Yes, Old Ancestor. Although our Dragon Clan has declined, as the saying goes, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. How much more so for our Dragon Clan? The foundation of our Dragon Clan is as unfathomable as the endless ocean. Why should we submit to another race?"

Ao Run said, "Old Ancestor, our Dragon Clan was once one of the overlords. If we join another race, won't all beings in the Great Desolation laugh at us?"

Ao Shun added, "Old Ancestor, let's think of another way."

"No need to say more, I have already decided," Candle Dragon said slowly. "You four will accompany me to the Human Ancestral Land to visit the Martial Ancestor. If we can join the Human Race and obtain the Human Race Destiny, our Dragon Clan's Karma will be dissolved by the Destiny."

"Human Race Destiny," the four dragons murmured. "If we can truly obtain the Human Race Destiny, it will resolve our Dragon Clan's Karma."

"We respectfully obey the Old Ancestor's command," the Four Seas Dragon Kings replied in unison.

After making the decision, Candle Dragon led the Four Seas Dragon Kings to the Human Ancestral Land.

Outside the great formation of the Human Ancestral Land, Candle Dragon said to the human guards, "I am Candle Dragon of the Dragon Clan, bringing the Four Seas Dragon Kings to request an audience with the Human Race's Martial Ancestor."

Upon hearing that the visitors were the Dragon Clan's Old Ancestor and the Four Seas Dragon Kings, the human guards quickly went to the Human Ancestor Hall to report.

Su Mu was surprised to hear that Candle Dragon had arrived. "Candle Dragon, what is he here for?" Although puzzled, he still had them brought in.

Candle Dragon followed the attendant into the Ancestral Land. The five dragons looked at the dense Human Race Destiny and Martial Luck within the Ancestral Land, and were extremely excited.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings thought, "Our Old Ancestor truly has foresight."

Su Mu rose to greet Candle Dragon and the Four Seas Dragon Kings as they entered the hall, saying, "Senior Candle Dragon's visit to our Human Race truly makes our humble abode shine."

"I have long wanted to visit the Martial Ancestor, but the Dragon Clan had matters that required my attention, which caused this delay," Candle Dragon replied.

"Senior Candle Dragon, is there something you need from me?" Su Mu asked.

"Martial Ancestor, to be frank, we are here this time because we wish to join the Human Race," Candle Dragon said directly.

Su Mu was stunned. Having lived two lifetimes, this was the first time he had encountered the Dragon Clan wanting to join the Human Race. The Dragon Clan was so proud, yet now they actually wanted to join the Human Race.

After a long while, Su Mu still hadn't spoken. This made Candle Dragon and the Four Seas Dragon Kings extremely anxious.

Ao Guang transmitted to Candle Dragon, "Old Ancestor, what does the Martial Ancestor's silence mean? He won't agree, will he?"

Candle Dragon was also uneasy, fearing that Su Mu would refuse. Ao Qin transmitted, "Old Ancestor, quickly ask the Martial Ancestor."

Candle Dragon then cautiously spoke, "Martial Ancestor, is it feasible for our Dragon Clan to join the Human Race?"

How could Su Mu disagree? He was too happy to do anything else. He said to Candle Dragon, "Of course it's feasible. If the Dragon Clan joins the Human Race, our Human Race will naturally welcome it."

"I will go notify the Human Sovereign and the Three Ancestors now. Please wait a moment."

Su Mu found Fuxi and the Three Ancestors and told them about the Dragon Clan's desire to join the Human Race.

Fuxi said, "Su Mu, although the Dragon Clan is burdened with Karma, they still possess Destiny. Although it's not much, joining the Human Race will strengthen our Destiny. This matter is feasible, but how should we arrange them?"

"We can let the Dragon Clan be the guardian divine beasts of the Human Race," Su Mu suggested.

"Good, let's go to the Training Ground and announce this matter," Fuxi said.

Su Mu then sent people to invite Candle Dragon and the others to the Training Ground. Su Mu looked at the crowd in the Training Ground, took out the Kongtong Seal, and said loudly, "I, Su Mu, the Martial Ancestor of the Human Race, now confer the Dragon Race as the guardian divine beasts of the Human Race. Heaven and Earth bear witness."

After Su Mu finished speaking, the Primordial World responded, bestowing merit upon the Four Seas Dragon Race. Nine golden dragon phantoms flew out from the Four Seas and entered the Kongtong Seal, imprinting themselves upon it. The Human Race and the Primordial World acknowledged the Dragon Race's status as guardian divine beasts.

The Human Race Destiny flowed towards the Dragon Race. With this dense Destiny upon them, the Karma on the Dragon Race gradually dissolved.

As merit descended, the Dragon Race's Karma vanished completely.

The Dragon Race erupted in excitement, flying out from the Four Seas and circling the Primordial skies. They were finally free from the pain of Karma burning their bodies.

They could continue to cultivate, they could continue to develop. How could they not be thrilled?

They bowed their heads towards the Human Ancestral Land, expressing their gratitude to the Human Race.

Candle Dragon felt the Karma on his body lighten. Overjoyed, he solemnly said to Su Mu, "Thank you, Martial Ancestor. Thank you, fellow Daoists of the Human Race. The great kindness of the Human Race, my Dragon Race will never forget. We will protect the Human Race for generations to come."

As one of the elders of the Dragon Race and a direct participant in the Dragon-Han Tribulation, Candle Dragon still had Karma on him. His Karma could not be completely cleared; this was Heaven's punishment for the Dragon Race.

Candle Dragon was very happy. He could continue to cultivate and even pursue the elusive path of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin.

The Human Race also had many people who could not cultivate. The Human Race could then believe in the Dragon Race, transforming them into their own Totems for protection.

Because of this situation, later generations would also call themselves Descendants of the Dragon.

With the addition of the Dragon Race, the Human Race's Destiny rose another level.