A Truth Greater Than Heaven
On the Yellow Springs Road, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Dizang the sky with one hand, and all the weapons of the ten-thousand-foot-tall ghosts and gods were captured there.
"All you demons and spirits, you are no match for me, retreat!"
Facing numerous ghosts and spirits, Dizang spoke for the first time, his expression unchanged.
Even when surrounded by dozens of Taiyi ghost gods, his gentle voice remained calm and unhurried.
"Daoist, this is our duty. We apologize!"
A ghostly deity spoke in a deep voice.
As Taiyi Golden Immortal, and working in a place like the Underworld, he had seen countless ghosts, gods, and demons.
No one is a fool, of course.
From beginning to end, Dizang's defensive stance was observed by them.
Only...
"Kill!"
The demon god roared.
The Yin Qi, ghostly weapon in the hand of the ten-thousand-foot-tall demon Underworld attacked Dizang mercilessly.
Meanwhile, other ghosts, demons, and yakshas, either with Underworld soldiers or with sinister Law Technique, attacked Dizang.
Dizang lowered his head once more, placed one hand on his chest, and murmured to himself.
The next instant, a layer of golden light, as faint as mist, appeared around Dizang.
The golden light shimmered and floated, seemingly so bright that even a gust of wind could disperse it, yet it was radiant and generous, blocking all Law Technique attacks from ghosts and gods from within three feet of it.
Even the Underworld ghosts, gods, demons, and divine soldiers that were originally captured with one hand were lifted up by the cloud and light that seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind.
Dizang clasped his hands together again and, step by step, built a lotus bridge, heading towards the depths of the Underworld.
Chamber of Reincarnation.
"This Dizang... with his Taiyi Golden Immortal realm alone, is invincible in the Primordial World at this moment!" Ao Changsheng said softly.
Pingxin's expression also became more serious at this moment.
Ao Changsheng, however, showed increasing interest.
His previous assessments were not given lightly.
Although Dizang only fought against four Taiyi Yakshas, it was enough for Ao Changsheng to see through Dizang's true nature.
His cultivation level and magical Law Power are undoubtedly at the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection, and he has also cultivated the Western Golden Body Technique, achieving the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection Body.
Although he lacked the protection of a spiritual treasure, the Divine Ability he cultivated were undoubtedly Divine Ability of Sage created by Zhunti or even Jieyin.
Moreover, his spiritual cultivation is quite profound.
Most importantly... from the moment he stepped into the Underworld, Dizang never fought back once; he was always on the defensive, parrying and defending.
Look up at the image reflected in the Round Light Mirror.
Dozens of the Taiyi Realm demons and yakshas besieged Dizang.
Dodge, parry, defend.
There was absolutely no attack, not even a single counterattack.
Pingxin naturally noticed this as well.
Although he still had a stern face, Pingxin was clearly not as angry as before.
Of course, no matter how brilliant Taiyi is, he is still just Taiyi in the end.
For Ao Changsheng and Pingxin, Taiyi was far too insignificant.
The reason why Dizang could make these two Sages, Hunyuan Daluo, take him slightly seriously was not because of his cultivation level or Taiyi Golden Body.
It's not the so-called invincible Taiyi Realm.
It's because of... the heart!
From the moment he stepped into the Underworld, nothing Dizang said, did, thought, or considered escaped Pingxin's eyes.
Dizang Pingxin through Ksitigarbha's beliefs and desires.
Although the Western Sect and Zhunti's scheming must be behind it, at this moment, Dizang's heart is pure.
It was this purity in Dizang's heart that Pingxin Pingxin's rising anger.
As for Ao Changsheng...
As a righteous and virtuous man, Ao Changsheng was not the kind of powerful figure who would casually spy on the thoughts of other cultivators!
He had no idea that Dizang had come to the Underworld to deliver all sentient beings from the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
He, Ao Changsheng, was just a silent moviegoer!
"Fellow Daoist Pingxin, how do you plan to deal with this Daoist Dizang of the Western Sect?" Ao Changsheng asked with a smile.
Pingxin didn't rush to speak, but instead lowered her head and pondered.
A Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Even those at the Taiyi Realm are invincible.
Dealing with her in the Netherworld Underworld would be quite easy.
Although there are no powerful Quasi-Sage in his Netherworld Underworld, there is no shortage of Daluo Immortals; any Daluo Underworld can be easily found.
They could easily capture this Dizang.
After all, no matter how strong Dizang, Taiyi is invincible.
But Taiyi is ultimately just Taiyi.
Facing a Daluo, without the assistance of someone of the same level, even the most powerful Taiyi Golden Immortal would be no match for Daluo Immortal.
But...
Pingxin, however, did not really want Daluo to capture Dizang.
No matter what, Dizang is Human Teaching, and its members are disciples of Sage. To use the term "Daluo" to deceive them... we haven't reached that point yet.
Not to mention.
Pingxin gazed at the Dizang in the picture, a smile appearing on his lips.
With a flick of his finger in mid-air, the Ancient Yellow Springs Road, which had remained unchanged for billions of years, quietly underwent some subtle changes.
Watching Pingxin's actions, Ao Changsheng couldn't help but be surprised.
"Fellow Daoist Pingxin... what's going on?"
"Doesn't he want to save all sentient beings in the six realms? Then let him save them..." Pingxin said with a light laugh.
Ao Changsheng blinked, looked at Pingxin, then at Dizang in the Round Light Mirror, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.
It was the same strange feeling I had every time I witnessed a familiar yet unfamiliar major event in the Primordial World.
On Yellow Springs Road.
Dizang walked along the Yellow Springs Road, step by step, toward the Six Paths of Reincarnation, leaving behind an indelible lotus bridge along the way.
A great golden light surrounded him, protecting him and firmly keeping dozens of Taiyi ghosts, gods, and yakshas three zhang away.
No spirit or deity could stop Dizang's progress.
Even Dizang himself couldn't believe that the trip had gone so smoothly.
You need to know.
Before he came, his master had repeatedly warned him of the hardships and dangers of this journey, but now...
Dizang slightly raised his eyebrows, looking at the Bridge of Helplessness that could be faintly seen in the distance, and listening to the roaring sound of the River of Forgetfulness in the distance.
Dizang had some doubts.
However, despite his doubts, Dizang did not stop walking forward, his steps creating lotus blossoms.
Because of the battle between dozens of Taiyi ghost gods and Dizang, the ghosts of Zeluo, who had been queuing up to go to the Underworld for reincarnation for many years, had long since disappeared from the Yellow Springs Road.
Sudden.
Dizang stopped.
Even with the combined efforts of dozens of Taiyi ghosts and gods, Dizang could not stop for a moment, but at this moment, Dizang stopped on his own initiative.
It wasn't that ghost soldiers and generals from the Underworld were blocking the way, nor was it that Daluo being had appeared, but rather...
The 'scenery' along the Yellow Springs Road caught Dizang's eye.
Yellow Springs Road, which should have been covered with red spider lilies, miniature worlds appeared in Dizang's eyes.
There are no fairies or beauties in this world, no abundant spiritual materials or treasures, and no profound mysteries of the Great Dao. What exists, however...
It was nothing but countless wailing ghosts, nothing but bloody and cruel scenes.
In those small worlds, a Guiling was being tortured by cruel punishments that defied description.
Looking vaguely across the world, Dizang could see mountains of knives and seas of fire, forests of swords and smoldering flames, bronze pillars and cauldrons of boiling oil, and even being soaked in excrement and mud.
With a single glance, Dizang saw tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of indescribable, horrific punishments.
The cries of countless ghosts, so loud that even the world could not silence them, echoed incessantly in Dizang's ears.
As Taiyi Golden Immortal, he shouldn't be like a mortal, but at this moment, Dizang felt his mouth and tongue were dry.
"Where... is this place?"
"That's Hell..."
Beside him, a ferocious-looking demon with a blue face and fangs answered Dizang.
The myriad-foot-tall ghosts gazed at those small Hell worlds from afar, a hint of doubt in their eyes. "Strange... shouldn't Hell originally be located deep within the Underworld?"
"How did you end up on the Yellow Springs Road?"
"Hell... Where is Hell? Why are so many souls and ghosts tormented here?" Dizang's dry voice rang out.
"Hell is where those who committed sins and karmic debts in the Primordial World wash away their sins and karmic debts," the ghost god said in a deep voice.
"Those who committed sins and accumulated karma in the Primordial World... this is the place to wash away their sins and karma." Dizang's voice trembled slightly, his heart filled with disbelief.
"But."
Seeing the changes in Dizang, the ghost god's heart stirred, and he began to answer Dizang's questions.
"The souls you see in this Hell before you, each one committed sins in their Primordial World past, and are now tainted with karma."
Therefore, only by suffering and tormenting in Hell to wash away all sins and karmic burdens can one be reincarnated.
That's what the ghost god said.
"When a person dies, their life ends... Since they have already died, and will not be the same person after reincarnation, why bother suffering here to atone for their sins in this life?"
Dizang whispered.
It is clear that Dizang is not questioning, but rather expressing doubt and inquiry.
"When a person dies, their spiritual essence disappears... but the key is that it hasn't disappeared yet, has it?" the ghost said with a sneer.
"Before the cycle of reincarnation begins, the dead will dissipate, but now, in order to be reincarnated, one must naturally cleanse oneself of all sins."
"It is said that in the past, the Six Paths of Reincarnation directly allowed these souls to be reborn. However, it was later discovered that if the sins on these souls were not cleansed, they would be reincarnated..."
"The sin will then be divided into two parts: one part will be given to the newborn soul that is reborn, and the other part will remain in the Six Paths of Reincarnation."
"Therefore... later, the powerful beings of the Underworld painstakingly researched and developed the most effortless way to cleanse one's sins, and thus built Hell."
"Based on the sins these souls committed in their previous lives, the Hell that can best cleanse their sins is chosen, and they are thrown into it."
"Only after all sins have been washed away will one be given a bowl of Meng Po's Soup to cleanse one of all worldly impurities, and then cast into the Three Evil Paths of the Six Paths of Reincarnation of reincarnation."
Upon hearing the explanation from the spirits, Dizang remained silent.
He could understand the meaning behind what the spirits and deities said.
If one is truly dead, with their soul scattered and their spirit no longer existing, then all causes and sins will naturally vanish.
But now that the Six Paths of Reincarnation have been established, death is no longer the same concept as before. The soul and the true spirit exist, and if one wants to be reincarnated, one must naturally repay one's sins.
Otherwise...
Who should pay for this sin?
Six Paths of Reincarnation?
She was Lady Houtu, who opened up the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
Of course, none of that is possible.
No matter how wondrous the Six Paths of Reincarnation may be, or how vast the Divine Ability of the Lady Houtu may be.
None of them could possibly bear the sins of the countless lives lost over endless years.
Not to mention...
Why should I?!
Why should your sins be borne by the benefactor who is about to give you a new life?
Or is it a newborn being, a reincarnation of a soul?
A bowl of Meng Po's Soup washes away all the consciousness and memories of the soul. Although the true spirit remains, it will go through a cycle of Six Paths of Reincarnation.
That would be a completely new being.
Must the mistakes of the past life be repaid in this one?
On what basis?
So...
One should bear the consequences of one's own sins.
That makes sense.
A truth greater than the heavens!