Encountering a Monster at Zhenhai Temple (19)

Meanwhile, Ao Tu took away the Twelve-Rank Karmic Fire Red Lotus and the Yuantu and Abi Swords from the Patriarch Styx.

The Patriarch Styx was clearly doomed and powerless to reverse the situation.

However, this old man was never one to give in easily. Even after his innate Numinous Treasures were taken away, he still stubbornly resisted, attempting to fight against Ao Tu by using his Supernatural Ability to Incarnation.

It is said that the Patriarch Styx Incarnation in countless forms, and as long as the Blood Sea never dries up, the Minghe will never die.

Essentially, this is because the Patriarch Styx was Primordial Divine Saints born from the Netherworld Blood Sea, hence possessing this Supernatural Ability.

However, as Ao Tu said, if the True Body couldn't win and all the treasures were taken, how could the so-called billions of Incarnation possibly turn the tide?

In the end, all they did was cling to life and suffer unnecessary humiliation.

Ao Tu swept the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, shattering the Patriarch Styx's Incarnation. The old man's Fleshly Body was extremely strong, and without any Magic Treasure to protect him, he was only seriously injured by the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, and was not killed by Ao Tu.

The Patriarch Styx unleashed a backhand attack with Blood Light, its killing Dao Principles overwhelming, striking Ao Tu's three-layered Five Directional Banners that protected him, but failing to break through the Jewel Light.

Ao Tu swept the precious tree away again, and the Patriarch Styx died.

In an instant, the Patriarch Styx was resurrected in the Blood Sea and attacked Ao Tu again, only to be killed by Ao Tu in two moves. Sometimes he could even last three or Four Harmonies.

This process repeated itself for about six months, during which countless Asura Clan were captured by the gods.

Ao Tu said, "The lives of the Asura Clan are now in my hands. Will you not surrender?"

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch Styx Earthly Way nonchalantly, "The Asura Clan died in battle, and they died a worthy death."

Ao Tu shook his head and said, "Old man, you really have no feelings at all! Fine, I still have some use for these people, so I'll spare their lives for now and fight you!"

The battle raged for several more months. The Patriarch Styx had no chance of winning and could only take the beatings.

Knowing he could not win, the Patriarch Styx looked at Ao Tu and said, "Wait a moment." But he spoke too late and was killed by Ao Tu with a precious tree.

The Patriarch Styx was resurrected not far away.

Ao Tu laughed and said, "Old man, are you willing to admit defeat?"

The Patriarch Styx said, "I cannot defeat you. You shall retreat, and I promise not to appear in the world again until you Attainment of the Dao. I will lend you the Twelve-Rank Karmic Fire Red Lotus and the Yuantu and Abi Swords, and you may command the Asura Clan at your will. What do you say?"

Ao Tu couldn't help but laugh and said, "The old man is quite the joker!"

The Patriarch Styx said, "How could I be joking?"

Ao Tu said, "You lent me my things and taught me to retreat? Aren't you just joking?"

The Patriarch Styx was furious upon hearing this and said to Ao Tu, "Youngster! Don't push your luck! I will not give up this Blood Sea! If you are not willing to leave, I will destroy this place and make you all suffer the consequences!"

Ao Tu said coldly, "You arrogant old fool, you're only a few years older, what's so arrogant about you? Anyone who didn't know better would think I lost the fight!"

The Patriarch Styx retorted angrily, "Even Sage wouldn't dare insult me! Fine! Fine! I'll fight you again in the next world!"

After speaking, the Patriarch Styx dispersed, and the Blood Sea Land rapidly began to dry up.

The Heaven and Earth shook.

That Blood Sea is a place where Heaven and Earth tolerate filth and defilement, and is one of the Three Thousand Great Daos Laws.

Now that the Blood Sea Ancestor has dissipated his own Laws, rendering the Heaven and Earth incapable of containing filth and impurity, the balance of Yin and Yang has been disrupted, and the Three Realms are in chaos.

The endless karmic retribution fell upon Ao Tu, Ao Tu was able to withstand it, but the other immortals could hardly resist it. Apart from Guanyin Bodhisattva, whose own Merit were so great that she could hold on, the other immortals, Bodhisattva, and Arhat were all overwhelmed by the karmic retribution and could hardly hold on, some even on the verge of collapse.

Upon seeing this, Ao Tu took out the Chaos Bell and flicked it gently.

A bell rang.

All chaos in Heaven and Earth ceased.

Another bell rang, the Blood Sea reversed, Laws were restored.

The Patriarch Styx also returned to life.

Ao Tu held the Chaos Bell in his palm and calmly asked, "Old man, how are you?"

The Patriarch Styx looked around, utterly dejected, and after a moment said:

"I am willing to surrender, but on a few conditions."

Ao Tu laughed and said, "It's normal to have conditions for surrender. Tell me."

The Patriarch Styx said, "Let's keep this from people."

Ao Tu laughed and said, "The old man is still so shy, so be it." He then went with the Patriarch Styx to the void to discuss the terms of surrender.

The Patriarch Styx said, "I agree to be at your beck and call and call of your Vice Sect Leader, but on three conditions. First, you must not humiliate me in front of outsiders."

Ao Tu laughed and said, "I agree. From now on, we are family. To insult you is to insult me."

The Patriarch Styx said, "Secondly, although I have given you the Blood Sea, you cannot drive me away."

Ao Tu laughed and said, "Alright, I'll still let you manage it from now on."

The Patriarch Styx said, "Third is my innate Numinous Treasures; it can only be considered a loan to you."

Ao Tu chuckled and patted Minghe on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, Vice Sect Leader, let's go."

Patriarch Styx sighed, bowed his head and said "Cult Leader," then followed Ao Tu back to the Blood Sea.

The great battle then ended.

All the Asura Clan were released.

Ao Tu single-handedly quelled the war, and later generations praised his benevolence Merit.

The Patriarch Styx has a palace deep within the Blood Sea.

Ao Tu followed the Minghe to the palace.

The Minghe invited Ao Tu to sit on the throne.

Ao Tu glanced at the seat, found it too ordinary, and only sat there symbolically before getting up. He then went to check the treasury and found it to be extremely poor as well.

Of course, he was much wealthier than ordinary immortals and gods, with a considerable amount of various treasures, but compared to the status of the Patriarch Styx, an Ancient Times great Supernatural Ability being, he seemed rather meager.

This old man is really bad at managing his money. The wealth he accumulated since Ancient Times times is not as much as what Ao Tu has accumulated in the last few years.

The Patriarch Styx said that Duobao materials were used in the creation of the Asura Clan. The four Asura King each had a body comparable to Daluo Golden Immortal, which consumed Duobao materials.

Ao Tu was even more disgusted after hearing this. He had wasted countless precious materials to create a bunch of such things. No wonder Minghe could not become a saint.

Afterwards, Ao Tu instructed Minghe to hold a banquet in the Blood Sea to celebrate the happy occasion.

All the immortals were delighted.

At the banquet, there were countless kinds of Immortal Flowers and Exotic Fruits.

In the land of the Blood Sea, there exists a Red Fruit that, when eaten, can prolong life and grant immortality. However, if this fruit is grown by a female Asura, it is sweet and delicious; if grown by a male Asura Clan, it is bitter and unpalatable.

Zi Hour, they could not distinguish the difference.

Bajie ate three in a row, swallowing them all in one gulp.

Seeing this, Nezha also ate one, and found it so bitter that he stuck out his tongue.

Although the fruit was bitter, it was still a good fruit. Nezha didn't want to waste it, so he wrapped it up and planned to offer it to his Father King when he got back.

Seeing this, Wukong silently wrapped up a fruit that had already been bitten and put it in his pocket. He took another one, took a small bite, and found it bitter, so he wrapped it up again. He took another one, and this one was finally sweet.

During this time, Ao Tu promised benefits to everyone.

For those with whom he had good relations, such as Taibai Jinxing and the Twenty-Eight Mansions, Ao Tu promised to invite their Incarnation to serve as officials when the Evil Realm was established in the future.

For those with slightly more distant relationships, Ao Tu spoke in a more tactful way.

It is worth mentioning that Manjushri Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, as well as the Eighteen Arhats, all agreed to send their Incarnation.

As for Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ao Tu didn't mention her.