The figure appeared, with fair, pale skin, gray markings on his face, and a faint smile. He was elegant, and a single Chinese character, "slave," was written on his forehead.
His eyes were not Rinnegan, but rather pink eyes somewhat similar to Byakugan Hyuga. However, the surging ocular power within them indicated that his eyes were not Byakugan!
Most importantly, Uchiha Kō sensed a power from this figure that was different from any of his previous enemies, as if the Heavenly Dao resided within them!
"Submit to the Otsutsuki, or Ryūchi Cave will cease to exist, and even you, the White Snake Sage, will not escape this calamity! Considering how difficult your cultivation has been, I advise you not to remain obstinate." After saying this, the Otsutsuki let out a soft laugh.
"Oh, I almost forgot, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am a pure-blooded Otsutsuki from the Otsutsuki nobility, and one of the four representatives of the Heavenly Dao, named Otsutsuki Nu."
The figure spoke slowly, his voice icy cold, as if it came from the Nine Netherworld Hell, carrying a chilling pressure. He looked down over the entire Ryūchi Cave, as if everything here was under his control.
When the White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave heard the words "Four Spokespersons of the Heavenly Dao," his pupils contracted sharply, and a strong sense of fear surged in his heart.
She didn't really care about the Otsutsuki, or even pure-blooded Otsutsuki, after all, she was considered a powerful figure in this world. However, her identity as one of the four representatives of the Heavenly Dao made her feel unprecedented pressure.
It's important to understand that the use of Senjutsu Techniques relies on Senjutsu Chakra, and this chakra isn't obtained by ordinary ninjas through self-suppression, but rather needs to be drawn from the world, from the heavens and earth.
This means that those who can become the four representatives of the Heavenly Dao must possess extremely powerful Senjutsu, and may even have reached the realm of living as long as heaven and earth.
This is more like a form of cultivation, where cultivators need to constantly fight against people, against the heavens, and even against those who oppose them.
They would use various forces in the world to strengthen themselves and thus increase their lifespan. However, this behavior violated the laws of Heavenly Dao.
Whether it's Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myoboku, or Shikkotsu Forest, the immortals of these Three Great Sage Regions all knew, to varying degrees, from the beginning that what they were doing was contrary to the Heavenly Dao.
They knew very well that doing this would inevitably invite Heavenly Dao retribution sooner or later. However, they never imagined that day would come so soon!
What they didn't know was that, because of Uchiha Kō, the Heavenly Dao of this world not only harbored resentment towards Uchiha Kō, but also held a grudge against Ryūchi Cave and the other two great holy lands.
Of these, Ryūchi Cave was the most severely affected!
Originally, the Heavenly Dao didn't particularly care about these people's cultivation practices. After all, there was simply too much Natural Chakra in the world, and even if they cultivated, they could never surpass the existence of the Heavenly Dao.
However, at this moment, Uchiha Kō, an extraordinary being, suddenly entered the vision of the Heavenly Dao Path.
His appearance seemed to break a certain balance, bringing an unprecedented sense of crisis to the Heavenly Dao, making the Heavenly Dao feel that the whole world might collapse because of it.
This sense of threat was so intense that the Heavenly Dao could no longer tolerate the continued existence of the Three Great Sage Regions. Thus, what happened today became inevitable.
Uchiha Kō slowly raised his head, and his originally dark eyes suddenly glowed with a faint golden light. Then, a pair of golden Rinnegan appeared in his eye sockets like a golden sun.
His gaze pierced through the clouds and landed directly on Otsutsuki Nu in the sky. In that instant, he involuntarily recalled the words that Uchiha Hirotomo had once told him.
Uchiha Hirotomo told him that the Ōtsutsuki Clan suffered a crushing defeat in their struggle against the Heavenly Dao, and that some of the clan members, either misled by the Heavenly Dao Path or driven by their own selfish desires, chose to betray their clan and become pawns of the Heavenly Dao Path.
And at this very moment, Otsutsuki Nu, standing high above the clouds, is probably one of them!
Otsutsuki Nu clearly sensed Uchiha Kō's presence, and a hint of surprise flashed across his usually indifferent face.
He immediately focused his gaze and looked in the direction where Uchiha Kō was.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind, "Slave, regardless of the cost, kill Uchiha Kō. From this day forward, you will become the head of the Four Great Spokespersons, living as long as the heavens, shining as brightly as the sun and moon, immortal and indestructible!"
Otsutsuki Nu's pupils contracted, and at the same time, danger and desire appeared in his previously indifferent eyes!
He smirked. "Uchiha Kō, you defy the heavens, do you know your crime!"
As he spoke, Otsutsuki Nu unleashed his full power, and in the next moment his body transformed from pale skin into a fiery pink chakra fluid!
A force emanating from both the soul and the body erupted forth, and the White Snake Sage dared not look directly at it, so he had no choice but to retreat!
Uchiha Kō stood up, stepped into the void, and looked at Otsutsuki Nu: "Oh? I don't know, what is a 'defender of the heavens'?" His expression remained unchanged, he simply looked at Otsutsuki Nu and asked in a calm tone.
"The world has a spirit, and is governed by the laws of Heavenly Dao. Whether it is the human race, the Ōtsutsuki Clan, or the beast race, all are born of the laws of Heavenly Dao and are governed by Heavenly Dao." Otsutsuki Nu's voice was indifferent and serious, and it also carried respect and fanaticism.
"In other words, every living being in this world, every creature—even grass, wood, bamboo, and stone—is a child of the Way of Heavenly Dao."
At this moment, Otsutsuki Nu's words seemed to have received the approval of the Heavenly Dao. Suddenly, the sun shone brightly, a strong wind arose, bells rang throughout the heavens and earth, and all things bowed down, displaying a humble and subservient appearance.
At this moment, Otsutsuki Nu's words were tantamount to being certified by the Heavenly Dao and favored by the world. Otsutsuki Nu turned his back, clasped his hands, and bowed to the heavens.
Uchiha Kō frowned and clicked his tongue. This Heavenly Dao is truly shameless! It's showing unusual phenomena in the heavens and earth in his favor.
"Otsutsuki Nu, right?" Uchiha Kō took a few steps forward, but before he had gone far, Ichikishimahime, Tagitsuhime, Tagorihime simultaneously drew their snake swords, pointing the tips at Uchiha Kō.
Uchiha Kō paused, glanced at them, but did not make a move; instead, his expression was complicated.
The White Snake Sage spoke up, "Xiao, you should leave. This is all because I cultivated immortal Senjutsu, defying the heavens, which led to my being abandoned by everyone. My cultivation level can no longer be improved."
"There's no need to drag you down with me to die. Your future shouldn't end here!" The White Snake Sage's face was sincere, but his heart was filled with endless desolation.
Upon hearing this, Otsutsuki Nu turned around, looked at the White Snake Sage a hint of mockery in his eyes, and smirked as he coldly stared at him.
"White Snake, are you still going to remain obstinate? Heavenly Dao is merciful. Before sending me to Ryūchi Cave, it said that as long as you, White Snake, are willing to Heavenly Dao as your master, it will surely ensure that Ryūchi Cave reaches its peak!"
"At that time, forget about Mount Myoboku and Shikkotsu Forest, your Ryūchi Cave will become the strongest beast race force in the world!" Otsutsuki Nu chuckled.
"However, it seems you're being ungrateful!" Otsutsuki Nu stretched out his right hand, and in the next moment, pink chakra surged out, eventually turning into gold.
"With this move, there will be no more Ryūchi Cave Holy Land in the world. You'd better think it over!" Otsutsuki Nu looked at the golden light in his hand, his expression crazed.
He seemed to want the White Snake Sage submit, yet also didn't want him to. This was partly because the Heavenly Dao wanted to win over the White Snake Sage, given his high status in the original story, despite his limited appearances.
However, as the master of the Ryūchi Cave Holy Land, one of the Three Great Sage Regions, and having also made a serpentine beast immortal, she is naturally a person of extraordinary talent and carries a great deal of fortune.
As the ruler of Heavenly Dao, he naturally hopes to have many subordinates and few opponents, so that he can use their fortune for his own benefit!
As for destruction, only what is unattainable will be destroyed!
Otsutsuki Nu didn't want the White Snake Sage to submit because he hadn't used his attack for nearly ten thousand years and didn't know how powerful it was, so he naturally wanted to test it himself!
The White Snake Sage pondered, caught in a struggle. He began to consider whether he should obey Otsutsuki Nu's words and Heavenly Dao as his master, even if it meant becoming someone else's subordinate in the future.
But at least Ryūchi Cave was able to survive. Ryūchi Cave has four immortals, which is no easy feat!
The other three immortals were now dazed, clearly controlled by Otsutsuki Nu. Although they were not as strong as him, he was unable to fight at full strength, which led to his current disadvantage.
However, the more one cultivates immortality, the more one realizes how shameless the Heavenly Dao is. If one submits to the Heavenly Dao, it means that not only will one's own fate be out of control, but the other beings in Ryūchi Cave will also become the Heavenly Dao's discarded pawns.
Otsutsuki Nu seemed to be getting impatient. "If you haven't made a decision, White Serpent, then I will."
"Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!" With that, the golden chakra in his hand shot into the sky and then transformed into a golden whip. Otsutsuki Nu's expression was indifferent as he fiercely slashed the golden whip at the White Snake Sage!
Uchiha Kō's pupils contracted; it was that move! He immediately flew in front of the White Snake Sage, activating his Rinnegan technique to tear through the void!
Instantly, the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion struck the spatial rift, and the damage was transferred to the void. A vibrant planet in the void was instantly sliced in two by this attack!
It made a huge noise, boom! Crackling sounds!
Otsutsuki Nu did not feel any remorse or guilt for destroying a planet with his casual actions.
After all, what great figure would show mercy to an ant? The Ninja World and the holy land understood this perfectly.
Otsutsuki Nu laughed heartily, "Not bad, not bad, as powerful as ever!"