"Wait a minute."
Xuandu paused in his steps and looked back.
Tongtian looked at him with deep eyes:
"When I go to Underworld this time, if Empress Houtu asks about Witch-Demon War... how should you answer?"
Xuandu heard this and was silent for a moment.
He knew what Master was worried about.
Although Houtu is Earth Dao Sage and is in charge of Reincarnation, she is Witch Clan Ancestral Witch after all.
Eleven Ancestral Witches fell, Jiu Feng died in battle, tens of millions of Witch Clan Warriors were alive, but Ancestral Witch were wiped out, and Witch Clan's vitality was severely damaged.
Houtu Although Transcendence has passed, how can the love of blood be completely cut off?
If she asked, how should she answer?
Xuandu slowly raised his eyes, his eyes calm:
"Disciples should tell the truth."
"Eleven Ancestral Witches, for the blood of the Witch Clan, for Pangu Orthodox Lineage, fight to the last moment."
"Jiu Feng Took Over Houtu's Position, with a body of fire and earth, maintains Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array until the source is burned out."
"Witch Clan Warriors, all were moved to Golden Ao Island by the disciples, none of them died."
He paused and his voice became deeper:
"Ancestral Witch died, but his bloodline still exists."
"Witch Clan is not destroyed, and the inheritance is not broken."
"This is what this disciple can give Empress Houtu... an explanation."
Tongtian was silent for a long time after listening.
Then, he nodded slowly:
"Good."
"Go ahead."
Xuandu nodded heavily, turned around, and took a step forward.
"Buzz."
The void ripples silently.
That Green Clad Figure, disappeared instantly into the Before Biyou Palace.
Netherworld Underworld.
Yellow Springs Road is long, River of Forgetfulness is eloquent.
Naihe Bridge heads, Meng Po are holding soup bowls, handing them to the souls of the dead one after another.
Under the bridge, countless True Spirit were waiting in line, some were confused, some were sad, some were calm, and some were relieved.
Cycle of Reincarnation Order, already stable.
Cycle of Reincarnation Giant Seal hangs in the void, Six Paths Radiance rotates endlessly, heaven, man, Shura, animals, hungry ghosts, hell, Six Paths Gate looming shadows.
Above the giant seal, a goose-yellow figure stood with his hands behind his back.
Empress Houtu.
She was independent on Samsara Seal, with Samsara Dao Patterns flowing around her body, her eyes lowered, overlooking the endless Pouring into Reincarnation of True Spirit.
There was neither sadness nor joy on that beautiful face.
But in the depths of those Chaos Color eyes, there was a hint of... sadness.
She sensed it.
Sensing Destructive Fluctuation in the direction of Buzhou Mountain.
Sensing the disintegration of Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array.
I sensed eleven familiar auras... completely dissipated.
Elder Brothers have fallen.
Jiu Feng, also died.
Although Witch Clan Warriors was rescued by Xuandu, Ancestral Witch was completely destroyed and Witch Clan's vitality was severely damaged.
Pangu Orthodox Lineage, from now on... there will be no more Ancestral Witch.
Houtu slowly closed his eyes.
On that beautiful face, a trace of sadness that could not be concealed flashed across.
But it was only for a moment.
When she opened her eyes again, all the sadness had gone away, leaving only a bottomless calm.
She is Earth Dao Sage.
Take charge of Reincarnation and maintain Life and Death Order.
Don't abolish public service because of private interests, don't mess with the law because of emotions.
This is her way, her duty, her destiny.
"Buzz."
The void rippled slightly.
A Green Clad Figure slowly stepped out of the ripples.
It is Xuandu.
He stood in front of Samsara Seal, looked at the goose-yellow figure, and bowed slightly:
"Empress Houtu."
Houtu turned around and looked at him.
A very faint fluctuation flashed across those Chaos Color eyes.
"Fellow Daoist Xuandu."
She spoke, her voice calm, but with an imperceptible tremor:
"You're here."
Xuandu nodded:
"Yes."
"Disciple is here. There are two things that need to be discussed with Empress."
Houtu nodded slightly:
"Speak."
Xuandu raised his eyes and looked at her:
"The first one, North Sea Black Tortoise."
"Black Tortoise supports the sky for Great Wilderness, the four legs are broken but True Spirit survives, Sky-Mending Merit supports, True Spirit transforms, and the heels sublimate."
"Now that he has entered Reincarnation, he needs Empress to arrange the best reincarnation destination for him."
Houtu heard this, his eyes moved slightly:
"I already know about Black Tortoise."
"Merit of Supporting Heaven, Mending the Heavens, these Great Merit people, Reincarnation, should enjoy the best treatment."
"Fellow Daoist don't worry, I will personally arrange it so that Black Tortoise can be reincarnated into the top Innate Pedigree. His achievements in the next life will be limitless."
Xuandu nodded:
"Thank you Empress."
Houtu looked at him with slightly deep eyes:
"What about the second one?"
Xuandu was silent for a moment.
Then, he slowly spoke:
"The second item, Witch Clan."
As soon as the two words fell, Houtu's whole body Samsara Dao Patterns suddenly froze.
She stared at Xuandu, and in the depths of Chaos Color's eyes, an uncontrollable wave finally emerged:
"Witch Clan... how?"
Xuandu looked at her with calm eyes:
"Eleven Ancestral Witches, all of them perished."
"Jiu Feng, also fell."
"They burned the formation with Blood Qi, replenished it with their lives, and maintained Du Tian Divine Fiend Great Array until the last moment."
"Perish together with Di Jun Taiyi."
Houtu heard this and his whole body was shaken.
On that beautiful face, all the blood faded, leaving only a pale white face.
She slowly closed her eyes.
A long time.
A long time.
When she opened her eyes again, there was a bottomless calm in the depths of those Chaos Color eyes.
But beneath that calmness, there was endless sadness.
"Elder Brothers..."
She murmured softly:
"Go well."
Xuandu looked at her without speaking.
He knew that there was no need to say anything at this moment.
Just wait.
Wait for her to calm down.
Wait for her to speak.
Sure enough.
After a moment, Houtu slowly raised his eyes and looked at him:
"Witch Clan Warriors..."
She spoke, her voice hoarse:
"How are they?"
Xuandu said:
"They were all moved to Golden Ao Island by the disciples."
"Xing Tian, Xiang Liu, Chi You, Feng Bo, Yu Shi, Hou Yi, Kua Fu... Tens of millions of Witch Clan Warriors, not one of them died."
"All alive."
Houtu heard this, his eyes brightened slightly.
"Alive... all alive?"
She looked at Xuandu, and in the depths of her Chaos Color eyes, a hint of relief finally emerged:
"Thank you Fellow Daoist."
Xuandu shakes his head:
"Empress No need to thank disciple."
"When they join Jie Sect Underling, they are me Jie Sect Disciples."
"It is a disciple's duty to protect them."
Houtu was silent for a moment.
Then, she spoke slowly:
"Fellow Daoist is here to send them... to Underworld?"
Xuandu nodded:
"Yes."
"Witch Clan Although I have joined Interception Sect, I am not used to the overseas Immortal Island environment."
"Although Underworld has a strong yin energy, for the Witch Clan, it is an excellent place for practice."
"What's more, with Empress sitting in charge of Reincarnation and taking care of Witch Clan Warriors, the disciples can rest assured."
Houtu heard this, his eyes moved slightly.
She looked at Xuandu, at those eyes as calm as ancient wells, and at that young but endlessly calm face.
A long time.
She spoke slowly:
"Fellow Daoist... I have a heart."
"If Witch Clan Warriors can enter Underworld's practice and be nourished by the energy of Reincarnation, his bloodline will surely advance further."
"For this kindness... I would like to thank Fellow Daoist on behalf of the Witch Clan."
After saying that, she bowed slowly and bowed to the end.
Xuandu quickly turned sideways, refusing to accept this courtesy:
"Empress Why is this so?"
"Witch Clan enters Interception Sect, which is Jie Sect Disciples."
"It is natural for a disciple to find a path of cultivation for his own disciples."
Houtu straightened up and looked at him, his eyes full of complexity.
"Fellow Daoist Xuandu..."
She spoke slowly, her voice calm, but with a hint of unspeakable meaning:
"Witch Clan owes you, I'm afraid... I won't be able to pay it back."
Xuandu heard this and smiled slightly.
The smile was very light, but it revealed a kind of magnanimity:
"Empress is true to his word."
"Disciples act with a clear conscience."
"Expecting nothing in return."
Houtu looked at him and was silent for a long time.
Then, she nodded slowly:
"Good."
"That being the case..."
She raised her hand and pointed to the depths of Underworld:
"When will the tens of millions of Witch Clan Warriors be delivered?"
Xuandu said:
"The sooner the better."
"After the disciples return to Golden Ao Island, let them set off."
"At that time, Empress will need to send someone Jieyin."
Houtu nodded:
"Don't worry."
"I will arrange it myself."
Xuandu bowed slightly:
"Thank you Empress."
Xuandu raised his eyes and looked at the Cycle of Reincarnation Giant Seal hanging in the void, looking at the endlessly flowing portal Six Paths:
"Disciple, there is one more thing I would like to ask Empress."
Houtu's eyes narrowed slightly:
"What's the matter?"
Xuandu stood in front of Samsara Seal with his hands behind his hands, raised his green clothes slightly, and spoke slowly:
"Black Tortoise thing."
"Black Tortoise is me, Jie Sect Guardian. I have been a religious person for a hundred years. Although I have not made any great achievements, I am holding up the sky. My four legs were broken and True Spirit survived. Sky-Mending Merit blessed me. True Spirit transformed and sublimated."
He paused, and his voice was calm but solemn:
"This disciple wants to find a better destination for Black Tortoise."
Houtu heard this and nodded slightly:
"Fellow Daoist Don't worry, Black Tortoise has meritorious service in supporting the sky, Mending the Heavens is virtuous, among Great Merit people like Reincarnation, I shall personally make arrangements for them."
"After reincarnation, his heels will reach Top-tier Innate, and his achievements in the next life will be limitless."
Xuandu nodded:
"Empress is interested."
But he didn't stop there.
He looked at Houtu, and in the depths of his eyes as calm as an ancient well, a faint light flashed:
"What the disciple wants to ask is..."
"I wonder if Empress thinks Black Tortoise Reincarnated Body can prove Earth Dao Sage?"
After the words fell, there was a sudden silence in front of Samsara Seal.
The flowing River of Forgetfulness water seemed to have stopped for a moment.
Houtu pupils shrink.
She stared hard at Xuandu, at those calm but deep eyes, at that young but endlessly calm face.