In the End, There Was No Answer

Above the Blood Sea, Minghe gave an order, and all the Asura returned to the Blood Sea world, which was the Asura Realm created by Minghe.

Meanwhile, the Witch Clan army, under Xuan Ming's command, returned to the Netherworld Earth Realm, leaving only Xuan Ming and a group of Great Witch on the Blood Sea.

The two sides changed their previous tense stance. Minghe glanced at Xuan Ming, the meaning of which was clear, after all, the four Asura Kings were still frozen.

Xuan Ming smiled and gently waved his hand to release the four people from their frozen state, temporarily easing tensions between them.

With the arrival of Donghua and the Six Sages, various forces and experts from the Primordial Wilderness gathered above the Blood Sea. Some sent out avatars, while others descended in their true forms. Everyone was watching the show, eager to know what would happen next.

The Three Pure Ones remained calm and composed, sitting quietly on the clouds, closing their eyes and regulating their Nuwa, while Nuwa came to the side of Kunpeng and Bai Ze.

"Greetings, Your Empress!"

Nuwa nodded slightly and looked at Bai Ze, saying, "You are currently leading the demon race to hide in the Hundred Thousand Mountains in the north. What are your plans for the future? Do you intend to hide there forever?"

Bai Ze was taken aback by her words, truly caught in a dilemma. He didn't know what Nuwa was planning, so he dared not answer rashly, but not answering was not an option either.

"Your Majesty is the Empress of our demon race, the Wa Huang of the Yao Court, and also Saint of the demon race. I wonder if you have any arrangements? Bai Ze will certainly follow them."

Nuwa's expression was stern and devoid of any emotion; she wasn't angry at Bai Ze's little scheme.

"The demon race hiding in the Hundred Thousand Mountains is not a way out. You can talk to the Great Heavenly Venerate when you have time and see if you can come out. Otherwise, the demon race will only become more and more desolate. I am the Demon Empress, and I can't bear to see such a thing happen. You can decide what to do yourself."

Nuwa finished speaking, she stopped looking at Bai Ze, because she didn't care what Bai Ze did.

However, Bai Ze's heart was as turbulent as a tsunami. He knew better than anyone the current predicament of the demon race: fragmented, with mountain kings ruling over their own territory, and scattered like a disorganized mess. If this continued, the demon race would truly be ruined.

Bai Ze had also considered submitting to Donghua, but the demon race currently had nothing to offer, or rather, enough benefits to allow the demon race to return to the world, even if they could not regain their former power, but they could not be like they are now.

However, the most serious problem for the demon race is that there is no emperor to lead them. Although Kunpeng is powerful enough, many people within the demon race do not accept him, so Kunpeng is not a suitable candidate.

None of the remaining people were strong enough, including myself. Even though I had a thousand plans, my lack of strength was a fatal flaw. People wouldn't take me along for many things, like what happened on the Blood Sea today.

Donghua and the Six Sages must have reached some kind of agreement, once again dividing up the interests of the Primordial Wilderness, but these things have nothing to do with him, and he can't participate at all. This is a typical example of not being qualified.

Bai Ze bowed to Nuwa and said softly, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty. I will certainly obey and live up to Your Majesty's expectations. I will lead the demon brothers of the Ten Thousand Mountains onto the right path."

Nuwa said nothing, but turned to Kunpeng and said, "Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, are you also planning to participate in this battle for the dragon among humans, and bring forth the demon of the Northern Darkness?"

Kunpeng's eyes flickered, and finally he asked with doubt, "My Northern Darkness has always been law-abiding and has never coveted the Primordial World. I don't know why the Saint says this?"

Nuwa sneered and said mockingly, "Alright, who can you fool with your little tricks? Besides, I have the Demon-Summoning Banner in my hand. How could the demon race possibly hide any big moves from me!"

Seeing Nuwa's directness and clarity, Kunpeng stopped pretending and slowly said, "Reporting to the Saint, the Heaven, Earth, and Human Daos, and Man are the great Dao of the Primordial Wilderness. Today, the Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao have returned to their positions, but there is still no Hun Yuan Chaos Dao in the Human and Earthly Daos. I, Kunpeng, also wish to glimpse the Hunyuan Great Dao."

Nuwa nodded and said in a deep voice, "Nuwa admire your dedication to the Dao, and I also hope that my demon race can produce another Hun Yuan."

"But I still hope that you, fellow Daoist, will consider this carefully and not drag the Northern Darkness Clan down with you. That is the last vestige of the demon clan's strength."

Kunpeng stared blankly at Nuwa, instantly understanding the hidden meaning in her words.

This time, he has no chance!

But Kunpeng was very unwilling to accept this outcome. If he missed the opportunity to Attain Hunyuan Dao again?

Although missing this opportunity does not mean that the path to Hun Yuan is completely blocked, the chance of success is extremely slim.

Kunpeng's sinister eyes flickered for a moment, then he said in a deep voice, "Thank you Saint Nuwa, I will consider it carefully!"

"Hmm!" Nuwa nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Houtu and Donghua.

At this moment, Donghua was protecting Houtu and healing her injuries; otherwise, given Houtu's current injuries, it would be difficult for her to enter the cycle of reincarnation.

Time passed slowly. Donghua poured all the insights he had gained about the Reincarnation Great Dao of Reincarnation into Houtu's body for her to comprehend, and also to repair the broken Great Dao within Houtu.

Five hundred years have passed in this way!

At a certain moment, Houtu opened her eyes, and the light in her eyes illuminated the Primordial World and all the heavens and elements.

Donghua nodded upon seeing this. Now that things had come to this, he had done everything he could to help Houtu. The rest was up to Houtu herself to complete, to bring out the unfinished cycle of reincarnation that Pangu had left unfinished, to mend the underground passage, and to make it perfect.

Houtu rose, her pure white fairy dress swaying in the wind, the jade hairpin on her headband sparkling, making her even more beautiful.

"Shall we take a walk?"

Donghua was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what Houtu was up to. Everyone was waiting for her to open the cycle of reincarnation, but instead of taking action, she invited him to take a walk. Did she really have some serious illness?

Donghua did not refuse. The two strolled on the Blood Sea, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings. Neither of them spoke, they simply walked on, their destination and purpose unknown.

At one point, Houtu suddenly spoke up and asked, "We've known each other for so many years, and now we're about to part ways in life and death. Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Donghua didn't say anything, nor did he know what to say. Could he say nothing?

Houtu that Donghua remained silent, Houtu continued, "Do you remember Western Mount Sumeru? That was the first place where we truly understood each other, and that main ridge that starts from Mount Sumeru and runs across the westernmost point. I really want to go there and see it!"

Hearing Houtu say this, Donghua, who hadn't felt anything before, suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He then turned to look Houtu, staring intently at Houtu, trying to discern something from her eyes.

Unfortunately, nothing was discernible. At this moment, Houtu seemed to have returned to her true nature, with nothing but the flowing Daoist aura in her eyes.

Seeing this, Donghua didn't say anything. He grabbed Houtu, and with the power of time and space surging, he instantly appeared on the Western Region land.

Only a few people remained on the Blood Sea. Jieyin and Zhunti frowned. They had sensed Donghua's arrival in the Western Region, but now they dared not say or do anything.

"Senior brother, isn't what we're doing a bit inappropriate? No one can fathom Donghua's thoughts. He's always one step ahead of everyone else in everything he does. It's truly terrifying!" Zhunti gazed Western Region, his eyes filled with worry.

The Jieyin's sorrowful face remained expressionless as he calmly stated, "Since the choice has been made, there is nothing to regret. The cycle of reincarnation is remarkably similar to my Western Great Dharma."

"Whether it's your Great Dao of Karma, Junior Brother, or my Great Dao of Annihilation, both can evolve within the cycle of reincarnation. If we can obtain thirty percent of the power of reincarnation, we can both hope to advance further."

"Especially you, junior brother, might be able to make up for the deficiency of not having severed the Attachment Corpse, reach our foundation, and break through to the Third Heaven. Otherwise, you will never catch up with us!"

Hearing Jieyin say this, Zhunti's gaze hardened once more. In truth, he had already made his decision on this matter. After all, it concerned his own and his senior brother's path to enlightenment, and he would choose whichever he had to choose. He was only saying this now because he was unable to calm his heart!

The struggle over the fundamental principles is no trivial matter!

"Good, good, good!"

In the Western Land, Donghua and Houtu traveled westward from Spirit Mountain. Neither of them flew; they walked on the ground, although Donghua never touched the ground.

Because life will surely spring up wherever his feet stand, even if it is just an ordinary grain of sand.

This is not Donghua can control. Hun Yuan is Hun Yuan, and the Heavenly Emperor is the Heavenly Emperor!

Houtu suddenly spoke up and asked, "Donghua, do you have the answer to the question I asked you last time?"

Upon hearing this question, Donghua paused for a moment, then surprisingly stood directly on the ground, a situation that would be almost impossible for a Hun Yuan Heavenly Emperor.

He wanted to say something, but he felt a lump in his throat, preventing him from speaking. The exact words Houtu asked him last time were:

"To be honest, being with you feels really relaxing, harmonious, and peaceful. I like that feeling!"

This is actually no different from a confession of love, or rather, it's Houtu expressing her intention to become Dao Companion.

Donghua either agrees or refuses!

That's simple!

But at this moment he really couldn't say it, because he always thought Houtu was just teasing him, and he also took a very open view of his relationship and feelings with Houtu, which was just a relationship of mutual use, that is, just fellow Daoists.

Until just now, he had been thinking this way, but now his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he didn't know how to answer.

Seeing that Donghua hadn't answered for Houtu, Houtu pointed to a mountain range in the distance and said with a smile, "Do you remember where that was? It was there that I forced you to come with me to Mount Tai. You were quite the character back then!"

Donghua nodded slightly, and the two stood on the mountaintop gazing into the distance.

Houtu suddenly sat down, dangling her legs over the cliff and gently swinging them, while spreading her arms out to feel the wind blowing.

At this moment, Houtu appeared as an ordinary young girl!

Donghua also sat down, imitating Houtu's posture, and felt the rare peace!

At one point, Donghua seemed to suddenly fall into some kind of state, which was indescribable.

However, the Great Dao flowed around him, the Emperor Dao Power was ancient and majestic, and the majestic Heavenly Emperor Dharma Form appeared, but at this moment there seemed to be a tenderness on the image.

The Heavenly Emperor Dharma Form encompasses all things, embodying the Way of the Donghua Emperor. It is majestic, benevolent, and full of love, and now it also possesses a touch of tenderness, or perhaps a smaller love.

Donghua's mind was immersed in the Great Dao, as if he had returned to Earth, to that sweet and warm little home. There was no great wealth or status, only ordinary happiness; no romantic love, but great family affection.

"Boom!"

A thunderous sound echoed atop the mountain, Donghua successfully broke through to the peak of the Third Heaven!

"Thank you!"

Houtu shook her head and said softly, "I should be thanking you. Since I was born, I have always been the one who is favored. I have ten older brothers and one older sister. Even though my cultivation is the highest, in their eyes, I am still the last one to take human form, their beloved little sister."

"I haven't been as happy as I am today since my brothers passed away, so it's me who thanks you!"

Donghua didn't know what to say about this, because the deaths of Houtu's ten brothers were all related to him. Even She Bi Shi, who was initially injured by him, was later severely wounded by the demon race.

"Donghua, I have nothing to worry about now. With Sister Xuan Ming around, the Witch Clan won't completely decline. I only have one wish now, can you help me?"

"You say?"

Houtu said solemnly, "My nine elder brothers, including Dijiang, have returned to the embrace of the Father God. Without an extraordinary opportunity, it will be difficult for them to return from the Great Dao. Only my She Bi Shi brother Shebishi is sealed in the Netherworld and has not yet completely perished, but I am powerless to help him."

"If you have the ability, I hope you can bring him back to life, not only for me, but also for you!"

"The Witch Clan are people of deep feeling. They will remember whatever you do for them. If you can revive Brother She Bi Shi, I believe Xing Tian and the others will definitely risk their lives for you!"

Donghua nodded and said, "Alright, I promise you. I will go to the Netherworld. If it is within my power, I will help you revive him!"

Houtu smiled happily and whispered, "Thank you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Houtu hugged Donghua tightly!

They're hugging me very tightly!

Donghua wanted to push her away, but then felt it wasn't appropriate. In the end, he gently patted Houtu 'Houtu with both hands and stroked her hair with his right hand.

After a long while, Houtu released Donghua.

"Let's go, my wish has been fulfilled!"

Donghua pulled Houtu and whispered, "Wait a minute!"

Houtu turned around and looked at Donghua then took Houtu's jade hairpin and put another crystal-clear jade hairpin, filled with purple-blue light, into Houtu's hair.

Let's go!

Houtu gently stroked the jade hairpin, smiled happily, then pulled Donghua over, looked up and kissed him.

This happened so suddenly that Donghua had no time to react.

"Did I get pinned against a wall?"

P. S.: I wanted to write some emotional scenes, but I feel I didn't do them well. That's all I can do, so please forgive me!

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