This was the first time Styx had used the Blood Sea Reincarnation Array with all his might since his cultivation level had increased. Seeing that the array's power was indeed remarkable, his anger subsided immediately. He clapped his hands and laughed heartily, seemingly pleased that he could both kill Houtu and obtain a magic treasure. "Hahahaha... Houtu, Xuantian, I'll teach you to oppose me. I'll teach you to meddle in other people's business. You've been eating too much trouble and dared to come to my territory to provoke me. This time, I'll make sure you don't leave alive."
Houtu was also greatly shocked in the formation. She did not expect that the Styx River had such a means. Suddenly, she saw a person flash out of the gourd. It was the incarnation of Xuantian's good corpse.
As a person from a later era, Xuan Tian had been through the trials of countless transmigrated gods and knew the methods of the various gods in the prehistoric world very well. Naturally, he knew that Styx had such methods. Just like the hunter and the fox, if the hunter knew all the fox's methods, how could he have failed? He had long been on guard against Styx's move, but this avatar could not stray too far from the gourd.
The avatar pointed a finger at the gourd, absorbing the entire pillar of blood into its hand. With another finger, countless flames spewed from the gourd's mouth—the most terrifying Chaos Fire, capable of burning anything, and even a saint would find it extremely difficult to extinguish. Instantly, flames filled the entire Blood Sea space, and within a few breaths, the water level dropped by more than an inch.
Upon seeing this, Styx roared in fury, "Hongjun is unjust!" Xuantian was suppressed in the North Sea. It was one thing that his magic treasures could be released, but he was helpless. He could only withdraw the great formation to signify the end of the fight, hoping that Xuantian would withdraw the Chaos Fire. Otherwise, if Xuantian continued, his Blood Sea would probably be burned away.
Seeing that Styx had withdrawn the great formation, Xuan Tian's avatar also withdrew the Chaos Fire. After all, the other party had already stopped, and it would be wrong of him to continue burning. Moreover, he was only there as an avatar, and it would be bad if they actually fought.
The incarnation smiled and said to Styx, "Ancestor Styx, it seems we became friends after a fight. What a coincidence!"
What a load of rubbish! Both times, Xuan Tian appeared just as Styx was about to succeed, and both times he caused Styx significant damage. How dare he say they were destined to be together? It's a wonder that Styx Ancestor could tolerate this. If anyone else heard this, they would probably want to take Xuan Tian down with them.
Even though the Styx Ancestor was very patient, he was still furious upon hearing this and spat out a mouthful of blood. He looked at Xuan Tian's avatar with resentment and didn't say a word. He knew that if they continued fighting, it would only result in mutual destruction. Moreover, Xuan Tian's main body wasn't here, so he would be the one who suffered the most, since this was his lair.
Xuan Tian dared to speak so boldly only because he had anticipated the temper of the Styx Ancestor. "Styx Ancestor, we two have other matters to attend to, so we won't disturb you any longer. We'll come again when we have time." With that, he and Hou Tu vanished into the sky above the Blood Sea. This infuriated Styx Ancestor so much that he nearly vomited blood. "He's coming again? Every time he comes, nothing good comes of it." From then on, the Styx Ancestor listed Xuan Tian as a key target for prevention and informed the Asura clan of Xuan Tian's appearance. Whether within the Blood Sea or elsewhere, if they encountered Xuan Tian, they were to immediately flee.
Seventeenth Earth Establishes Six Paths
It is said that Xuan Tian and Hou Tu emerged from the Blood Sea and arrived at the Ancestral Witch Palace.
"Thank you for coming to my rescue, Senior Brother." Houtu said gratefully to Xuantian. She was very happy to see Xuantian. She was really happy. If she could see him in person, she would be even happier.
"No need for thanks. By the way, what are you going to the Blood Sea for?" Xuan Tian (the old man's incarnation, which is inconvenient, so I'll just call him Xuan Tian) asked.
"The last time my Wu clan attacked the human race, causing them to be severely injured, Houtu was uneasy and wanted to collect the scattered human souls and put them in one place. However, she discovered that the Styx Ancestor was collecting human souls in the Blood Sea to create the Asura race. Houtu then argued with him over the issue of where these human souls should go." Houtu said carefully, and then looked at Xuantian's face. Seeing that Xuantian's face was indifferent, she felt sad.
“The appearance of the Asuras this time is in accordance with the will of Heaven. The cycle of all things has its own destiny, and there is no need to interfere.” Xuan Tian said expressionlessly. After a pause, he added, “I have to go back now, so I’ll take my leave.” As he was about to leave, Hou Tu behind him said anxiously, “Senior brother, can’t you stay a little longer?”
Xuan Tian paused for a moment, then, without turning around, said to Hou Tu, "I am merely an incarnation and cannot linger outside. Farewell." With that, he vanished.
Houtu was left alone in the Ancestral Witch Hall, tears streaming down her face. "Senior brother still won't forgive me. If he won't forgive me, why did he save me in the first place? And if he did save me, why couldn't he stay a moment longer? Is Houtu really that hateful?"
Houtu misunderstood Xuantian. After all, Xuantian was suppressed in the North Sea, not there for a vacation.
Houtu cried for a long time, then suddenly stood up, her eyes resolute, and said, "Fine, if you refuse to forgive Houtu, then Houtu will repay you for this sin." With that, she left the Ancestral Witch Hall.
Houtu arrived at Yinshan. This place wasn't originally called Yinshan; its original name was Butterfly Valley. Later, the demon race slaughtered humans, taking their essence and blood, and most of their remains were dumped here. What was once a beautiful valley was transformed into a mountain of human corpses. This is the place where the most vengeful ghosts gather in the primordial world. Due to the excessive accumulation of resentment, nothing grows within a thousand miles of Yinshan, and the cries of vengeful ghosts echo day and night. No living being can survive here.
Houtu stood atop Yinshan Mountain, gazing at the piles of bones, her heart filled with sorrow. She thought to herself, "No wonder my senior brother couldn't forgive me. Just looking at these bones from Yinshan Mountain reveals the depth of the sins committed by the witches."
Houtu looked up to the sky and sighed, "The crimes of witches and sorcerers are too numerous to record. I, Houtu, should atone for my mistakes with my own body."
However, Houtu, after witnessing the method by which the Styx created the Asuras in the Sea of Blood, gained some inspiration. Furthermore, guided by Xuantian's saying, "All things reincarnate, each with its own destiny," she comprehended her own path. Humans inherently possess three souls and seven spirits, which transform into ghosts after death. These spirits are formless but possess spiritual essence, and their presence in the primordial world is a real problem. If one could use great magical power to construct a place to gather these ghosts, firstly, these wandering souls would have a home, and secondly, the world would be purified. If she could reincarnate them as humans, it would be her way of atoning for the sins owed to humanity on behalf of the Witch Clan.
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