When Xuande left Buzhou Mountain, it was almost dusk.
Outside the Pangu Hall, the mountain of Buzhou Mountain casts a huge shadow across the earth in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if the last remaining power of Pangu's Spine is still supporting the world.
The mountain breeze blew Xuande's sleeves, and he looked back at the palace door that had been closed again, sighing deeply in his heart.
Houtu cloned into essence and blood, Eleven Ancestral Witches Although he didn't say much, he couldn't feel the tragic feeling suppressed in his chest.
It's just that this path was chosen by Houtu. She wanted to operate Earthly Dao with her true body in the depths of Underworld, and use the essence and blood transformed from the clone to leave a trump card for the Witch Clan.
Even Xuande had to be moved by this determination.
He did not return directly to Western Mount Sumeru. But there were some things that needed to be reported safely.
Xuande raised his hand and pinched a communication tactic, his fingertips Merit Golden Light flashed, and three streams of light tore through the space.
One flies to Quiet Room where Mount Sumeru Daoist Jieyin retreats, one flies to Cave Abode where Daoist Zhunti practices, and the other flies to Mount Sumeru's hut where Fuxi lives together.
The message was very short, just telling them that Pangu Hall's matter was over, Houtu's arrangements had been finalized, and he had one more thing to do, so he would come back to West later.
After doing all this, Xuande's whole body breath changed, and the golden lotus shadows bloomed layer by layer under his feet. His figure disappeared from outside the Pangu Hall, and the next moment he appeared in a dark void.
The Primordial Wilderness sky was left behind, replaced by a gray Chaos.
This is the root of Buzhou Mountain and the junction between the line Heavenly Pillar and the earth.
Xuande activated his mana again, and his figure continued to sink, penetrating the surface of the earth, countless rock formations and Earth Vein, and escaped straight in the direction of Underworld.
On the way through the Netherworld, Xuande felt strands of cold air coming towards him from all directions.
Underworld has not long been established, and the Yin Qi in the Netherworld is still condensing and flowing spontaneously, and has not yet been incorporated into a complete order.
Along the way, sporadic lonely ghosts can be seen wandering in the darkness. They have not even fully awakened their spiritual intelligence. They just rely on their instincts to float in the netherworld. Occasionally, they bump into the protective golden light of Xuande and are bounced away for several miles.
Xuande Seeing this, a salvation door popped up. Wherever the golden light swept, those wandering souls were sent to the entrance of the reincarnation passage.
This is where his authority lies as Great Emperor Fengdu. Among Underworld, he has the authority to handle all matters related to reincarnation.
The deeper you sink, the stronger the power of Earthly Dao's law becomes. Xuande can clearly feel that the Heavenly Dao law here is weakening.
Instead, there is a heavier and gentler power of rules.
That is the territory that belongs to Houtu and the territory that belongs to Earthly Dao.
The shadow of Six Paths of Reincarnation gradually emerged in the darkness.
It was a huge light wheel that traversed the Netherworld, divided into six layers, each rotating in a different direction.
Heavenly Dao, Human Path, Asura Path are in Shangsanzhong, Animal Path, Hungry Ghost Path, Hell Path is on the lower third level. At the center of the six light wheels, a golden light is as bright as a star. That is the place of reincarnation Origin Essence where the Houtu body is located.
Xuande Before he got close, a soft but irresistible will swept over him.
"Fellow Daoist?" Houtu's voice was filled with obvious surprise.
The golden light in the center of the light wheel fluctuated slightly, and a figure emerged. It was the body of Houtu, which was completely different from the clone that was refined in the Pangu Hall.
That clone was just Late Quasi-Sage, and the original body in front of him was surrounded by the power of Sage, but it contained this pressure extremely well.
If it weren't for Xuande's profound cultivation, he would hardly be able to sense the unique Daoist charm of Great Dao Sage.
Houtu manifested in the body of Sage. She was a bit taller than her clone. She had long black hair hanging down to her waist, and there were faint golden reincarnation patterns flowing between the hair.
She is wearing a dark yellow Daoist robe, which is embroidered with the patterns of mountains, rivers, earth and Six Paths of Reincarnation. Every Dao Mark pattern is connected with Fortune of Earthly Dao.
Her eyes were the color of pure gold, and the rotating image of Reincarnation Disk was reflected in them, as if the entire Underworld was in her mind.
"Fellow Daoist left just now, why did he come back again?" Houtu's voice was filled with confusion, "Could it be that something else happened to the Pangu Hall?"
Xuande shook his head and stopped ten feet away from Houtu. His whole body Merit Golden Light converged, revealing his true body.
He was wearing a moon-white Daoist robe and a lotus crown on his head. His face was handsome and gentle, but there was a depth in his eyes that was inconsistent with his appearance.
"Pangu Hall Everything is in order. Although fellow Daoist brothers couldn't bear it, they all followed the arrangement of fellow Daoist."
Xuande's voice was calm, as if he was talking about ordinary things, "Pindao came back this time because he wanted to discuss something with fellow Daoists."
Houtu tilted his head slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in his golden eyes. "Why do you need Daoist Brother Lao to go there in person?"
Xuande did not answer directly, but said:
"Underworld Everything is in ruins waiting to be revived. Fellow Daoist, have you ever thought about Underworld What is the biggest problem right now?"
Houtu pondered for a moment and replied:
"Underworld was founded. Although the reincarnation is running, all tasks are not yet complete.
At present, the matter of reincarnation depends on the little sister's own hands. The incarnation of Daoist friend Evil Corpse coordinates the schedule in the Fengdu Hall, Minghe is in charge of Eighteen Levels of Hell, and fellow Daoist Randeng assists the soul of Jieyin.
But such a rough structure is indeed difficult to sustain for long."
She said, frowning slightly, "It's just that Underworld is no small matter, and there are not many Daoists who are qualified for Divine Office."
"This is exactly what I want to discuss with fellow Daoist Daoist." Xuande said, his expression becoming serious. "Where do fellow Daoists think Divine Office from Underworld should be selected?"
Houtu was silent for a moment.
Xuande did not wait for her answer and continued:
"Fellow Daoist, Underworld is the foundation of Earthly Dao, and Six Paths of Reincarnation is related to the life and death of all living beings in Primordial Wilderness.
However, Underworld is currently short of manpower, and my Evil Corpse can only make rough arrangements. Minghe is an outsider after all, and his thoughts are unpredictable. Although Randeng has changed his path to Nirvana, his cultivation is limited after all.
Once the Primordial Wilderness catastrophe breaks out, casualties increase sharply, and thousands of dead souls pour into Underworld, how can these few people cope with it?"
Houtu was silent for a moment and had to admit that everything Xuande said was true.
Underworld has too few manpower.
At the moment, Primordial Wilderness is relatively peaceful, and the number of dead souls entering reincarnation every day can be dealt with.
But if Calamity Kalpa really breaks out one day, what a tragic scene it will be.
By then, the overwhelming number of dead souls will pour into the Netherworld, and it will be impossible for these gods alone to support them.
"Do you have any good ideas, fellow Daoist?" Houtu asked, with a hint of probing in his tone.
She understands Xuande's temperament.
This person never makes mistakes. Since he came back to Underworld and mentioned this matter, he must have made a plan.
Xuande looked at Houtu, and his voice was calm but powerful. "Fellow Daoist, you can introduce Witch Clan to Underworld."
Houtu pupils shrink.
Xuande did not give her a chance to refute, and continued, "Witch Clan If you don't practice Primordial Spirit, your spiritual consciousness will dissipate after death and you will not enter reincarnation.
This is the biggest pain point of the Witch Clan. Because of this, Witch Clan has no way out in Primordial Wilderness and can only fight to the end.
As Ancestral Witch and the master of Six Paths of Reincarnation, haven't you ever thought about using Earthly Dao's authority to create a way out for the Witch Clan?"
Houtu's complexion changed slightly.
Of course she thought about it.
After she saw the future of the Witch Clan's destruction, she thought about it almost all the time.
Thinking about how to prevent Witch Clan from that tragic ending, thinking about how to keep her brothers alive, and thinking about how to prevent the Witch Clan sons all over Primordial Wilderness from dying.
But she never thought about introducing Witch Clan into Underworld. In other words, she never dared to think so.
"Witch Clan will not enter reincarnation. This is the nature given to the Witch Clan by Father God Pangu."
Houtu's voice was low and heavy, "If I introduce Witch Clan into Underworld, wouldn't I be violating the will of Father God?"
"It's not reincarnation." Xuande shook his head, his voice was neither urgent nor slow, "It's Underworld, not reincarnation. The two are completely different."
He raised his right hand, and a small golden divine pattern appeared in the palm of his hand, which was the mark of authority of Great Emperor Fengdu.
He said in an unprecedented solemn tone, "On top of Underworld, there is the entire Earthly Dao system, not just Six Paths of Reincarnation.
In addition to Six Paths of Reincarnation, Underworld also has Fengdu Hall, Judge Division, Underworld Deputy Division, Soul-Summoning Division, Guiding Division, Soul-Seizing Division, Prison-Guarding Division, Patrol Division... These tasks all belong to the authority of Earthly Dao and are controlled by fellow Daoists."
"Fellow Daoist can, as the master of Earthly Dao, give part of Divine Office to the Witch Clan's son.
They do not need to be born Primordial Spirit, do not need to practice Daoism, they only need to inherit the authority of Earthly Dao, and then they can serve as underworld agents, judges, seducers, Prison-Guarding General and other Divine Office in Underworld.
Although these Divine Office are in Underworld, they do not belong to the reincarnation sequence and do not conflict with the Witch Clan's nature not to enter reincarnation."
Houtu There was a flash of light in his eyes, which was the burning heat produced after being touched.
But Xuande hadn't finished speaking yet. His voice became more steady and patient, as if he was paving a road to the future. "This move has three benefits."
"First, Underworld wins people.
Witch Clan erlang Physical Body is strong and tyrannical, and is most suitable for combat positions such as Prison-Guarding General and Soul Educator. These positions are exactly what Underworld is most lacking at the moment.
With the addition of the Witch Clan, the operation of Underworld will be greatly improved, and the pressure on fellow Daoists will also be reduced a lot."
"Second, Witch Clan has a way out. Once Witch Clan's son takes over Underworld Divine Office, he will be protected by Earthly Dao Fortune.
Among Calamity Kalpa in the future, even if Witch Tribe encounters a disaster, those Witch Clan who entered Underworld will still be preserved.
They are not on the Heavenly Dao chessboard and are not entangled by Heavenly Dao Karmic Sin. This is the escape route left by fellow Daoist for the Witch Clan."
"Third," Xuande's voice lowered slightly, "Fellow Daoist can introduce the clones of the eleven brothers into Underworld.
Their true bodies are still in Primordial Wilderness, and their avatars have settled in Underworld to enjoy Earthly Dao Fortune. As one goes and the other goes, there are greater variables in Calamity Kalpa, and there are more trump cards to save life."
Houtu was silent.
There were intense waves in her golden eyes, which were the emotions that were completely stirred up by Xuande's words.
She had to admit that Xuande's proposal was simply impeccable.
Introducing Witch Clan into Underworld not only solves the urgent need for Underworld to be short of manpower, but also preserves the bloodline of the Witch Clan in Calamity Kalpa, and allows her stubborn brothers to board the ship of Earthly Dao.
Killing three birds with one stone, every bird hits the mark.
"Fellow Daoist..." Houtu's voice trembled slightly, "Why did you..."
She wanted to ask him why he bothered to plan for the Witch Clan.
Although West and Witch Clan have a good relationship, in the final analysis, this good relationship is not enough to make Xuande achieve this point.
From the very beginning, he helped her to separate the two turbid and evil spirits to help her give birth to Primordial Spirit, then later taught her the method of salvation, then worked side by side with the Blood Sea to fight against Minghe, and now he is planning the way out for her Witch Clan.
This person has done so much for the Witch Clan.
Xuande smiled, that smile was calm and calm. He didn't mean to take any credit, he just said the matter calmly:
"Fellow Daoists don't have to worry too much. The good relationship between West and Witch Clan is essentially the friendship between a poor Daoist and fellow Daoists.
Furthermore, Pindao is also responsible for Great Emperor Fengdu. The stronger Underworld is, it will also be beneficial to Pindao. This is not a one-sided matter, but a move that benefits both parties."
Houtu looked at him deeply.
She knew that Xuande was deliberately speaking in a relaxed tone, attributing everything to interests and good deeds, not what she had guessed.
But this person's mind is like an abyss, which cannot be penetrated or penetrated.
He is always like this.
Stand at a just right distance, help her solve the most difficult problem in the most decent way, and then step back lightly without putting any burden on her.
Houtu sighed silently from the bottom of his heart, pressing this complicated emotion into the deepest part of reincarnation.
"Okay." She finally spoke, her voice calming down, "Just follow what the fellow Daoist said."
She raised her hand and pointed her fingertips in the void.
The golden light in the center of Six Paths of Reincarnation suddenly burst out with bright brilliance, and a majestic power of Earthly Dao surged in the depths of the netherworld.
That is the core strength of the entire Underworld, and the foundation for Houtu to suppress and operate as Sage.
This power circulated tirelessly in reincarnation, but at this moment, it separated into a strand under her call and condensed into a small golden disk.
It was a miniature version of Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, only the size of a palm, with golden light shining all over its body and six totems engraved on its edges.
Heavenly Dao, Human Path, Asura Path, Animal Path, Hungry Ghost Path, Hell Path, each totem is lifelike, as if it will jump out of the plate at any time. Although the rotating light wheel in the plate is small, it contains the fundamental law of Six Paths of Reincarnation.
Houtu handed the shrunken Six Paths Reincarnation Disk phantom to Xuande with a solemn expression:
"This is Projection of the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, which contains the Sage will of my little sister and the Origin Essence law of Six Paths of Reincarnation.
The holder of this disk can block all Heavenly Dao detection. Even if Ancestor Hongjun comes in person, as long as he does not go deep into the core of the secret, he will not be able to penetrate this disk and peek into the things hidden in the disk."
Xuande took the phantom of Reincarnation Disk and started to warm it, but the power contained in it made him slightly shocked.
This palm-sized shadow actually contains a power no less than that of Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure.
But this is reasonable. Houtu is the home court where Six Paths of Reincarnation is, and it took a lot of effort for her to condense the power of her home court into this form.
"In addition," Houtu continued, his voice lowered slightly, "this disk can also communicate with my body.
After the fellow Daoist brings this plate back to Buzhou Mountain, he only needs to activate the restriction in the plate with mana, and the little girl will be able to sense it.
When my fellow Daoists meet with my brothers, if they encounter any resistance, my little sister will appear on the plate and convince them personally."
Xuande nodded. "Fellow Daoist has thought carefully."
He carefully put away the shadow of Reincarnation Disk and was about to turn around, but Houtu stopped him again.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait."
Xuande turned around and saw another Communication Token in Houtu's hand.
The Communication Token is made of some unknown black material, with the word "Fengdu" engraved on the front, and the unique dark luster of Hell Path flows between the strokes.
On the reverse side is a Underworld map, Fengdu Hall, Ten Kings of Hell, Naihe Bridge, Ghost Gate, Eighteen Levels of Hell.
Underworld The outlines of the various divisions are presented one by one on the picture, and each place has a corresponding divine pattern as a mark.
"This is Great Emperor Fengdu's Token."
Houtu explained, "My little sister had already finished refining Underworld when she first built it. I wanted to hand it over when my fellow Daoist returned to Underworld next time.
But now that Daoist friend wants to go back to Buzhou Mountain to recruit Witch Clan, it is more convenient to act with this order.
With this order in hand, Daoist friends can officially canonize Underworld Divine Office in the name of Earthly Dao. The canonized Divine Office will be automatically recognized by Earthly Dao and enjoy the blessing of Earthly Dao Fortune."
Xuande took Great Emperor Fengdu's Token and felt it was cold and heavy. There were many layers of restrictions contained in it, no less than a thousand.
These prohibitions are closely connected with the Fortune of the entire Underworld. The holder of Communication Token is equivalent to one of the top leaders of Underworld.
To a certain extent, it can even be on an equal footing with Houtu and Lord of Reincarnation.