Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Creating the Grand Destiny Art, Shocking Lord Tongtian

Even so, she would have to pay more attention to the Human Race from now on.

Having lived through countless lifetimes, she had become a member of the Human Race innumerable times.

She could not help but feel some recognition toward the Human Race.

Of course, she had also subconsciously overlooked her experiences of reincarnating as part of the Demon Race.

Boom!

As Hongxuan and Houtu left the Secret Realm Space, the thunderous sound of collapse suddenly reached their ears.

Hongxuan turned back again and discovered that the protective grand formation had vanished.

He could no longer enter the Secret Realm Space.

With the disappearance of the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, the Secret Realm Space had also been annihilated.

"Hm? It has actually been nearly ten thousand years?"

Upon returning to Buzhou Mountain, Hongxuan's expression changed. He hastily performed a divination on his fingers.

To his astonishment, several thousand years had already passed.

The ten-thousand-year deadline was fast approaching.

If he missed this opportunity, who knew how long it would take before he could obtain the Earth Spirit Pearl?

"Hongxuan, do you still intend to remain on Buzhou Mountain?"

Houtu asked expectantly.

Even she herself did not know what she truly wanted now.

"Yes. I plan to find a place nearby to cultivate for a while, then continue climbing Buzhou Mountain!"

"The pressure radiating from Buzhou Mountain is beginning to weaken. It may disappear at any time, so I want to use this final stretch to properly temper myself with it."

"Then why not first come to my tribe and rest for a while?"

Houtu's eyes lit up.

Hongxuan fell silent for a moment before ultimately shaking his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but cultivation comes first now. Once all this is over, I will visit you if the opportunity arises."

Houtu was deeply disappointed, and a trace of resentment flashed through the depths of her eyes.

It was an instinctive reaction. She probably had not noticed it herself yet.

At the same time, for some reason, every time Hongxuan addressed her as "Your Majesty," she felt vaguely displeased.

It was as though an insurmountable chasm stood between them.

They were no longer as intimate and inseparable as they had been during their reincarnations.

Before long, Hongxuan returned once more to the so-called Land of Opportunity, found a spot, and sat down cross-legged.

He waited for his chance to obtain the Earth Spirit Pearl.

As for Houtu, she seemingly did not leave.

Instead, she quietly sat down not far from Hongxuan, her beautiful eyes occasionally turning toward him.

After some time had passed, Houtu finally noticed that something was wrong with herself.

Only by remaining at Hongxuan's side could she resolve the issue.

She needed to carefully sort through illusion and reality.

Otherwise, it would certainly be detrimental to her future.

Hongxuan naturally sensed Houtu's reaction as well, but he found it easier to restrain himself.

Before he understood Houtu's true feelings, it was better to remain cautious.

If he truly angered Houtu and she slapped him to death, that would be utterly unjust.

Since that was the case, he might as well continue keeping silent and pretend not to know.

Time passed swiftly.

Hongxuan cultivated with his eyes closed where he sat, while also beginning to comprehend the newly acquired Six Paths Reincarnation Disk.

He gained insight into the Law of Reincarnation.

Houtu, meanwhile, did not leave and actually remained by Hongxuan's side the entire time.

At the same time, conflicted and reminiscing expressions occasionally crossed her face.

Two thousand years quickly passed.

Yet Hongxuan still had not received the opportunity to obtain the Earth Spirit Pearl.

This left him extremely anxious.

The ten-thousand-year deadline had long since arrived.

Could the Grand Deduction Art have failed?

But it had clearly indicated that the location was here and that the time was now.

Seemingly noticing Hongxuan's unease, Houtu asked worriedly, "Hongxuan, is something troubling you?"

Hongxuan's heart stirred at her words, and he stared directly at Houtu.

He activated the Grand Deduction Art once more.

To his shock, he discovered that the opportunity to obtain the Earth Spirit Pearl was actually on Houtu herself.

Hongxuan was both shocked and deeply frustrated.

So the opportunity had been close to him from beginning to end.

Yet he had never known.

If Houtu had slipped away earlier, would he not have had to search for her all over again?!

"Your Majesty, do you have an Earth Spirit Pearl on you?" Hongxuan hurriedly asked.

"An Earth Spirit Pearl?"

Houtu paused in thought.

She quickly recalled it. With a flip of her right hand, a round pearl emitting earthy yellow aura appeared.

It was precisely the Earth Spirit Pearl Hongxuan had long awaited.

Seeing the longing in Hongxuan's eyes, Houtu burst out laughing.

He had not worn such an expression even over the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, yet a mere pearl had made him lose his composure.

After spending time together, Houtu had gradually come to understand Hongxuan's character.

Steady and composed.

He did not easily reveal his thoughts on his face.

Yet now, he had actually lost his composure.

It was clear just how significant the Earth Spirit Pearl in her hand was to Hongxuan.

Anyone else might have long used it to seek greater benefits.

But Houtu was different.

Without the slightest hesitation, she did not even ask another question.

"Hongxuan, do you want this pearl?"

"I'll give it to you!"

Houtu flicked the Earth Spirit Pearl toward him. In the next moment, it arrived before Hongxuan.

"Your Majesty, this is a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. You're just giving it to me?"

Even Hongxuan found it unbelievable.

"It is only a pearl. So what if it is a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

"In my hands, it is merely an ornament."

"You value it so highly, so you will surely bring out its greatest worth. Giving it to you is only fitting."

Houtu spoke indifferently.

Hongxuan accepted the Earth Spirit Pearl, deeply moved.

At the same time, the memories of his countless reincarnations surged into his mind once more.

Every moment he had spent with Houtu during those reincarnations became even more unforgettable.

For some reason.