Reincarnation, Dividing the Spoils
Above the Blood Sea, killing intent permeated the air, and the fighting spirit soared to the sky. This was a situation neither side wanted to see, but now that it had come to this, neither side would show any mercy, and neither side had a way out.
If the Minghe is attacked at its doorstep today and chooses to retreat, how will it survive in the Primordial Wilderness and continue its struggle for supremacy?
Needless to say, the Witch Clan and Houtu were also involved!
"Houtu, I'll give you one more chance. Leave now, and I can pretend nothing happened."
Minghe endured the burning flames of karma. He was in very poor condition. Houtu's last arrow was too powerful. He knew that if he continued fighting, he would surely perish today, but he had no other choice.
Faced with Minghe's questioning, Houtu remained silent. Things had come to this point, and only war remained!
Both sides were filled with murderous intent, waiting for the order to clash.
The Witch Clan wanted to change their stagnant state, Asura Race wanted to emerge into the world. This was also the first battle since the Asura Race was founded.
Just as the two sides were about to engage in a deadly battle, a golden light descended from the sky and landed in the center of the two sides. The light flowed with Daoist charm and the Dharma image was majestic. Its powerful aura instantly calmed the surging Blood Sea and suppressed the fighting spirit and killing intent of the two races.
The visitor was none other than Donghua!
"Greetings, Great Heavenly Venerate Heavenly Emperor!"
Donghua nodded in acknowledgment, then looked around and gave a slight nod to Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and the others. He then looked at Minghe and Houtu and said:
"Fellow Daoists, would it be possible for Donghua's sake to temporarily cease hostilities and sit down for a proper discussion?"
"If you truly cannot reach an agreement and there are irreconcilable conflicts, neither Donghua nor the Heavenly Court will intervene further. You two should resolve the issue in your own way!"
As Donghua finished speaking, the entire Blood Sea fell silent, and the onlookers began to try to break up the fight.
"Yes, Fellow Minghe Styx and Houtu Daoist Houtu, let's sit down and talk things over. If we really can't reach an agreement, then it's not too late for a decisive battle!"
"Fellow Daoists, the Primordial Wilderness has just ended a war and urgently needs stability. I urge you not to hastily start another war!"
"..."
For a time, most people started to mediate between the two, mainly because they all understood that with Donghua's arrival, this battle would be very difficult to start, unless there was an irreconcilable hatred between them that would make them not even give face to the Hun Yuan Heavenly Emperor.
As expected, after some thought, Minghe said, "Since the Great Heavenly Venerate has spoken, I am not an unreasonable person and am willing to listen to the Great Heavenly Venerate's words!"
Houtu said directly, "Good!"
Donghua smiled lightly and waved his hand casually. A table appeared above the Blood Sea, along with eight futons. Pure World White Lotus emerged, and Donghua immediately sat down on them.
Minghe and Houtu exchanged a glance and instantly understood that others were to be invited today, so they sat down in the two lowest seats.
After Houtu sat down, she looked at Donghua with a slightly worried expression, wanting to know what had happened. She and Donghua had already made an agreement about reincarnation, so why were other people involved?
Donghua nodded gently, indicating to Houtu not to worry, and then took out the tea set and began to brew tea.
Seeing Donghua's expression, Houtu felt relieved and began to heal her wounds.
The same is true for the Minghe on the other side!
Donghua calmly brewed the tea, and before long, nine cups of spiritual tea were ready. He then gestured for Houtu and Minghe to drink.
Neither of them refused; after thanking them, they drank it all in one gulp.
As the tea entered their stomachs, the two were enveloped by a powerful Great Dao Power. The power of reincarnation within Minghe's body instantly dissipated, leaving only a wound on his chest.
Although the wounds inflicted on Houtu by the Great Dao were not fully healed, they returned to their original state, or even better.
Upon seeing this, the two immediately stood up and bowed to Donghua to express their gratitude.
Donghua chuckled lightly and said, "To Zhunti, this is a case of sowing good seeds and reaping good fruit. Since you've given me face, this is nothing!"
After Donghua finished speaking, he poured spiritual tea into the teacups in front of the other six futons.
Just as the tea was poured, a phoenix's cry was heard, Nuwa descended from the sky. After everyone paid their respects, they sat down on a prayer mat.
As soon as Nuwa sat down, Purple Qi Comes from the East 30,000 li. This was an unusual sign of Saint's journey, Taishang and Tongtian arrived riding oxen.
The Taishang Being's mount was Plated Horned Green Ox. It was a type of rhinoceros with bluish-black fur and a single horn pointing straight up from the center of its forehead. It was also called a flat horn.
The Plated Horned Green Ox is a rare and auspicious beast from the Primordial Wilderness. Later, after the Green Ox clan joined the demon clan, the Plated Horned Green Ox also became a demon.
Tongtian's mount is the Kui Ox, also known as the Five-Colored Kui Ox or Kui Niu. The Kui Ox is surrounded by five- Caiyun, and its two horns resemble crescent moons. There is also the Eight Trigrams manifested in the middle of its forehead.
After everyone exchanged greetings, Taishang and Tongtian also sat on the prayer mats.
Donghua looked at Tongtian's mount with great interest. He was slightly curious about the Bagua symbol in the middle of Kui Ox's forehead, since he had created the Bagua, and how the Kui Ox clan had gained the Bagua's approval.
After drinking the spiritual tea, Tongtian looked at Donghua and said, "Junior Brother Donghua, are you curious about the Bagua on my mount's forehead?"
"Please enlighten me, senior brother!"
Tongtian said, "Speaking of which, this Kui Ox and you, junior brother, have quite a connection. I met this Kui Ox on the East Sea when I was traveling through the Primordial Wilderness."
"In the past, during the great battle at the Purple Mansion, Junior Brother Donghua combined the Power of Myriad Immortals to use the Eight Trigrams to fight against Di Jun's Zhou Star Dou. This Kui Ox was born after observing Junior Brother's Eight Trigrams Great Dao at that time and gaining some understanding of it."
Donghua nodded, his Dharma Eye piercing through the Kui Ox, and the whole story instantly became clear.
"Your mount, Senior Brother, is quite good; it has great potential. Since we are destined to meet, I will give it to you so that you may attain the Grand Unity Dao soon!"
After Donghua finished speaking, he took out an iron rod and gave it to Kui Ox, saying, "This was forged in my Hunyuan Cauldron and is called the Hunyuan Iron Rod. Its material is the North Sea Black Iron, which is extremely hard. It can be your weapon."
Kui Ox immediately transformed into human form, respectfully accepted the weapon, and bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for the Great Heavenly Venerate's gift, this humble immortal is deeply grateful!"
Tongtian said nothing upon seeing this, but simply gestured for Kui Ox to step back. The group sat together and, instead of discussing any serious matters, began chatting and laughing.
Houtu below could sit calmly, but Minghe felt as if a hundred thousand ants were crawling inside him, causing him extreme discomfort.
He still doesn't know what happened, but it must be related to Houtu in the Blood Sea, otherwise these people wouldn't have come.
"I don't know if today is a blessing or a curse!"
Just as the Minghe was grieving, in the Western Region, rosy clouds shone and Purple Qi filled the Sky Vault.
"They're here!" Donghua said softly.
As expected, Jieyin and Zhunti sat on lotus thrones, while Yuanshi Tianzun arrived riding Sibuxiang.
Donghua glanced at Nuwa out of the corner of his eye, and the two smiled at each other.
"You were right again. The Three Pure Ones have indeed colluded with these two." Nuwa's voice echoed in Donghua's mind.
Donghua calmly Sound Dao, "It's alright. When it comes to reincarnation, it's not about who has more people!"
With the appearance of Jieyin and Zhunti, Zhunti, Yuanshi Tianzun, Donghua finally had all the people he was waiting for. As for the matter of reincarnation, he could not possibly keep it to himself, nor could he avoid the Three Pure Ones and others.
So why don't we sit down and talk? Anyway, all the arrangements have been made. Even if the Three Pure Ones Jieyin and Zhunti collude, or even if Nuwa is added to the mix, Donghua has nothing to fear.
Taishang said softly, "Junior Brother Donghua, now that everyone is here, shall we speak or shall we speak?"
Donghua slowly drank a cup of spiritual tea and said, "Since the beginning of the Primordial World, Father God Pangu transformed into all things, and among them, the Great Dao formed the Heaven, Earth, and Human Daos of the Primordial Wilderness world, heaven, earth, and humanity."
"The Heavenly Dao Way is supreme and has now reached perfection. The opportunity for the Human Way to reach perfection has also appeared. Only the Earthly Way remains. For the Earthly Way to reach perfection, there must be a cycle of reincarnation of all things in the Human Way, so that all things in the world can continue to thrive."
At this point, Donghua looked at Minghe and said, "Fellow Minghe, when our Father God created the world, he left behind the Blood Sea, a place of filth and defilement, which served as a gathering place for Primordial Wilderness Sha Qi. It was also a place of reincarnation, the true entrance to the Netherworld Earth Realm, and a part of the Netherworld itself."
"Houtu Daoist Houtu is able to mobilize the power of the Blood Sea precisely because she is the master of the Earth Realm; theoretically speaking, she is also the master of the Blood Sea."
Upon hearing Donghua's words, Minghe fell into deep thought. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "Will reincarnation have any impact on my Blood Sea?"
"Reincarnation is reincarnation, Blood Sea is the Blood Sea. The two are unrelated, so there is no negative impact whatsoever. On the contrary, it has great benefits, allowing the Blood Sea to live up to its name and reducing the power of the Great Calamity!"
Minghe asked again, "How does Houtu intend to initiate the cycle of reincarnation?"
"This is the way of Houtu Daoist Houtu. When the time comes, the Heavenly Dao will respond, and destiny will be predetermined!"
After asking his two questions, Minghe fell into deep thought again, clearly engaged in a fierce internal struggle. He looked up at Houtu and, after a long while, asked, "Could this humble Daoist also invoke reincarnation and become the master of this realm?"
The question caused a moment of silence. Donghua Qing smiled and said, "Of course!"
"However, you are only a candidate, and you no longer have the chance. If you are the first person to comprehend the Reincarnation Great Dao, then the matter of reincarnation should fall upon you."
Donghua had nothing to hide, nor did he need to. Everyone here was Great God, and even if he didn't say anything, Minghe would understand.
Minghe wore a bitter expression. With a slight movement of his hand, the Reincarnation Great Dao appeared, albeit weakly.
He then rose, bowed, and asked, "Great Heavenly Venerate, esteemed Saint, Minghe is single-mindedly devoted to the Dao, seeking only the Hunyuan Great Dao. However, since breaking through to the peak, he feels that the road ahead is uncertain, which is why he has the idea of competing with the dragon in the human realm."
"Now that the underground passage is about to be fully realized, I wonder if the Minghe will have the opportunity to Attain Hunyuan Dao?"
This question is actually easy to answer. The answer is yes, because the Minghe is very suitable for authentic Hun Yuan), or rather, it was created for this purpose.
However, everything in the world is subject to change. There are no predetermined people or predetermined events. Even if Donghua and the Six Sages do not want Houtu to be reincarnated, they can still stop it.
Reincarnation is the inevitable trend!
However, Houtu's reincarnation is not the general trend!
The variables that Attain Hunyuan Dao Minghe to attain the Primordial Chaos through the Earthly Path were the Six Sages and Donghua.
Donghua looked up at the Three Pure Ones, then at the Western Two Saints, but none of them showed any expression, their eyes tightly closed, as if this matter had nothing to do with them.
"There's an opportunity, it's possible, and it's also a good fit!"
Donghua wasn't afraid of making a big deal out of it, and told the truth!
These words indeed ignited Minghe's ambition.
Minghe asked excitedly, "Fellow Daoist Donghua, can this really succeed?"
Donghua smiled but didn't say anything.
Minghe then realized that he had been impolite and abrupt. How could he possibly achieve the Attain Hunyuan Dao so easily? But if he really had the chance, he would definitely seize it.
"Great Heavenly Venerate, fellow Saint, since Houtu Daoist Houtu has come for the sake of the Primordial Wilderness Reincarnation, this humble Daoist will naturally not say anything more. Now, let Houtu Daoist Houtu use her methods, and this humble Daoist will not stand in her way!"
Minghe was also quite sensible. Now that Donghua and the Six Sages were trying to persuade him, if he didn't give in, then only death awaited him, and perhaps real death at that!
Even if I had 30,000 or 300,000 Blood God Children, it wouldn't be enough to kill the seven people in front of me!
Seeing that Minghe had relented, the others opened their eyes, for the main event was just beginning.
After Zhunti "Amen, amen," Zhunti waved his hand and dismissed Minghe Qing, as he did not need to participate in what followed.
Just as Zhunti strike and Houtu, Donghua blocked his attack.
"Zhunti, if even the main party can't participate, it would be too unseemly. Besides, Houtu Daoist Houtu's actions are of great merit!"
Seeing this, the others could only let Houtu stay. Taishang spoke up, saying, "Junior Brother Donghua Primordial Wilderness. What are your plans?"
Donghua smiled and said, "Senior Brother Taishang, what do you have to say?"
The Taishang said, "Fifty percent!"
Donghua laughed and joked, "Senior Brother Taishang's eating habits are even worse than Zhunti's. If that's the case, then you can go and create the cycle of reincarnation. I don't want a single centimeter; I'll give you everything!"
Donghua's sarcasm seemed to sink without a trace, and Taishang showed no embarrassment whatsoever.
The Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable spoke up, "Since that's the case, then forty percent is the bottom line!"
Just as Donghua was about to say something, Zhunti spoke up, "I agree! The Western Region wants 30%!"
Zhunti speaking, Yuanshi said, "I agree!"
Nuwa looked at the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti with amusement. These people were too ruthless. They took away 70% of her body in an instant, leaving only 30% for her, Donghua, or rather, Houtu.
Donghua also glanced at Jieyin and Zhunti, his eyes filled with a deeper meaning. He knew that his sweet time with Jieyin and Zhunti was about to end, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.
These two are truly only interested in profit and show no mercy whatsoever.
But this is for the best; it gives us a reason to plot against the Western Region or turn against them in the future.
After all, it was you who acted unjustly first!
Thinking of this, Donghua's face showed anger as he looked at Jieyin and Zhunti. The pressure of the mid-stage of the third level of the Hunyuan Triple Heaven pressed down on the two of them, and a powerful killing intent locked onto them, making them feel like they were sitting on pins and needles.
Zhunti was only at the mid-stage of the Hunyuan Double Heaven, yet he was directly locked in by Donghua's aura. He felt boundless power sweep over his entire body, making it extremely difficult to move or breathe.
Jieyin was alright, he could still endure it, but he was powerless to help Zhunti.
Time passed slowly, and beads of sweat began to appear on Zhunti's forehead, and even his breathing became much heavier.
Just as Zhunti was about to succumb to Donghua's oppressive aura and was about to make a move, Taishang waved his whisk, and then Yuanshi Tianzun also intervened. The two joined forces to interrupt Donghua's oppressive aura.
Donghua snorted coldly, glared at the Three Pure Ones and Jieyin and Zhunti, and then said in a deep voice, "Since the three senior brothers and two junior brothers have already discussed it, then I will say nothing more!"
Donghua stood up, looked at Houtu, and asked, "How much longer do you need?"
Houtu thought for a moment and said, "I need to adjust my state to better sense the power of the Blood Sea and allow the power of the Netherworld Earth Realm to merge here. This will take some time."
Donghua nodded and said, "In that case, go ahead and unleash your power. I will protect you!"
Houtu hummed in agreement, got up and went to the center of the Blood Sea, sat down cross-legged, and began to circulate the Reincarnation Great Dao of Reincarnation and the Dao of Earth.
Donghua stood guard to the side!
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