leonardwarren Chapter 256 Styx: Our Home Has Been Raided!
Chapter 256 Styx: Our Home Has Been Raided!
Upon hearing the system notification, Niu Ben's heart stirred slightly; this item had arrived at just the right time.
After all, judging from the condition of Houtu Zuwu, she will probably soon be reborn into the six realms of reincarnation.
Just as Niu Ben was lost in thought, Hou Tu gracefully landed in front of Niu Ben and Styx Ancestor.
Upon approaching, Houtu looked at the two with gratitude and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Thank you both for protecting me."
Upon hearing this, Niu Ben snapped out of his reverie and smiled faintly:
"Not at all! Fellow Daoist Houtu, you're too kind."
The Styx Ancestor smiled politely, then looked at Houtu with a face full of curiosity and couldn't help but ask:
"Fellow Daoist Houtu."
"Judging from your demeanor just now..."
"Could it be that he has already comprehended his own path to sainthood?"
What the Styx Ancestor could confirm was that Houtu Ancestral Witch had not yet become a saint.
Judging from Houtu's appearance, she clearly had a clear understanding of the Dao and seemed to have comprehended her own path to sainthood.
What intrigued him even more was that this Houtu Ancestral Witch did not possess the Primordial Purple Qi that forms the foundation for sainthood, so how did she attain sainthood?
Upon hearing Minghe's question, Niu Ben's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and he thought to himself:
"They're here."
"That old bastard Styx is going to be jumping up and down in a minute."
Others might not know, but Niu Ben knew it all too well.
Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, attained sainthood without needing any Primordial Purple Qi.
He used his own body to fill the missing passage in this primordial world, transforming himself into the six realms of reincarnation and opening up the underworld.
In addition, the location of this Reincarnation Underworld is the Netherworld Blood Sea, the Daoist temple of the Styx Ancestor.
At present, the Styx Ancestor is still trying to find out the opportunity for Houtu to become a saint.
If they knew the truth, they probably wouldn't be able to remain calm.
Upon hearing Styx Ancestor's words, Houtu Ancestral Witch paused for a moment, then looked at Styx Ancestor with a serious expression.
Seeing Houtu's expression, Styx Ancestor was slightly taken aback, his face full of confusion.
After a moment of silence, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point:
"Fellow Daoist Styx".
"To be honest, I have already realized my own path."
"To practice this path, one must rely on a precious place."
"I wonder... if you, fellow Daoist, would be so kind as to grant me this sea of blood?"
As soon as Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, uttered these words, the Styx Ancestor immediately went numb.
"What?"
He was taken aback at first, then his expression changed drastically, and he wondered if he had misheard.
When asked if he had grasped the path to sainthood, Houtu surprisingly demanded that he relinquish the Netherworld Blood Sea.
After a moment of stunned silence, the Styx Ancestor said solemnly:
"Let a sea of blood flow?"
"Houtu, the Ancestral Witch! Do you know what you're saying?"
"This sea of blood is the birthplace of my ancestor, my sacred ground; how can I relinquish it to others?"
As he spoke, the anger in the heart of the Styx Ancestor was instantly ignited, and from behind him, an endless sea of blood surged.
Seeing this, the Ancestral Witch Houtu responded calmly:
"Fellow Daoist Styx".
"My path lies in creating reincarnation, establishing order, and guiding the souls of all beings to safety."
"The foundation for reincarnation must be placed in this extremely yin and filthy sea of blood, which can gather all souls."
As soon as Houtu, the ancestral witch, uttered these words, the anger in the Styx Ancestor's heart surged even more fiercely.
"snort!"
"What bullshit about reincarnation? I don't know, and I don't want to know!"
The Styx River was furious.
This Netherworld Blood Sea is his training ground.
As the saying goes, as long as the sea of blood never dries up, the River Styx will never die.
With the Netherworld Blood Sea at his disposal, the Styx Ancestor fears not even saints.
After all, even a saint wouldn't dare burn the sea of blood to the brink of death, otherwise he would suffer immense karmic damage and might even fall from his sainthood.
This clearly demonstrates just how important the Netherworld Blood Sea was to the Styx Ancestor.
But now, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, has asked him to give up the Netherworld Blood Sea. How can the Styx Ancestor accept that?
Seeing the Styx Ancestor so angry, Niu Ben remained silent.
He knew very well that this Netherworld Blood Gate was the opening of the underworld of reincarnation.
Even if the Styx Ancestor was unwilling, he had no choice but to give in in the end.
The only thing that Niu Ben was still unsure about was how Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, could obtain the Netherworld Blood Sea.
"Do you expect me to step in and help?"
Suddenly, a thought popped into Niu Ben's mind.
It should be noted that although Houtu is the ancestral witch of the witch clan, her strength is not weak.
However, if one were to fight the Styx Ancestor in this Netherworld Blood Sea, one would certainly be no match for him.
In that case, it would be impossible to obtain the Blood Sea.
But if Niu Ben lends a hand, things will be different.
Niu Ben had even defeated Donghuang Taiyi, who was hailed as the strongest person below the sages, so he was confident in dealing with the Styx Ancestor.
However, it is unlikely that it can be truly suppressed and killed.
Just as Niu Ben was pondering, Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, said resolutely:
"Fellow Daoist Styx".
"I am determined to obtain this Netherworld Blood Sea."
Upon hearing this, the Styx Ancestor burst into laughter in anger:
"Hahaha!"
"Okay, okay!"
"You're determined to win, aren't you?"
"You want my sacred temple, and you even dare to make it sound so grand and dignified!"
"I intend to remain silent today, so why are you so determined to succeed?"
Before the words had even finished, the Styx Ancestor, without waiting for Houtu Ancestral Witch to say anything more, suddenly unleashed an incomparably vast aura from within his body.
"boom……"
As soon as this energy was released, the boundless sea of blood seemed to boil, surging with towering waves of blood.
The killing intent emanating from the Styx Ancestor was almost materializing.
In addition, from the foot of the River Styx, the 12th Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus surged with intense flames.
"Whoosh!"
Immediately afterwards, the two swords, Yuan Tu and A Bi, rose into the sky from the sea of blood, hovering beside him, their killing sword energy soaring straight to the heavens, firmly locking onto the Ancestral Witch Hou Tu.
Upon seeing this, Niu Ben frowned slightly.
He knew that the Styx Ancestor's two swords, Yuan Tu and A Bi, could kill people without incurring any karmic consequences, which was extremely powerful.
Seeing that the Styx Ancestor was unleashing his full power and seemed ready to fight, Houtu Ancestral Witch's eyes turned cold, and her witch power surged throughout her body.
He looked as if he was ready to fight the Styx Ancestor.
Just as the two quasi-saints were facing off, Niu Ben suddenly spoke up:
"Fellow Daoist Styx".
"Fellow Daoist Houtu's transformation into the cycle of reincarnation is a meritorious act of perfecting the Dao of Heaven and Earth and benefiting the primordial world."
"This would greatly benefit all living beings in heaven and earth. Why don't you, fellow Daoist, help others achieve their goals?"
Upon hearing Niu Ben's words, the Styx Ancestor, enraged, laughed and said:
"To help others achieve their goals?"
"Hahaha!"
"Niu Ben, you make it sound so easy. This isn't your place, so you can't just say whatever you want here."
"You, the senior disciple of the three religions, have come to my Netherworld Blood Sea with Houtu. Did you come here with the intention of seizing my Daoist temple?"
Having said that, the Styx Ancestor nodded slightly and continued:
"That must be it."
"Don't think that just because you're the chief disciple of the Three Pure Ones, I'm afraid of you!"
"Even if the two of you join forces today, I, your ancestor, will fight you to the death!"
"Aren't you, Niu Ben, supposed to be all righteous and awe-inspiring?"
"Why not cede Penglai Island to Houtu and let her establish the cycle of reincarnation?"