leonardwarren Chapter 253 Coming to Enlightenment? Questioning the Soul in the Sea of Blood, Comprehending Reinc
Chapter 253 Coming to Enlightenment? Questioning the Soul in the Sea of Blood, Comprehending Reinc
The overwhelming malevolent energy and filthy power emanating from the sea of blood were like an invisible millstone, constantly eroding and wearing down those fragile souls.
Many souls, washed away by the malevolent energy, let out mournful screams.
Then, countless souls shattered like bubbles in the sea of blood, transforming into the most primordial essence and energy.
"this?"
The more Houtu Zuwu looked at it, the more shocked she became.
In particular, seeing those souls being devoured by the Netherworld Blood Sea and reduced to nothingness, her mind was immediately and greatly shocked.
Immediately afterwards, an unprecedented sense of compassion and bewilderment surged into the heart of Houtu, the ancestral witch.
"These souls that gathered from all corners of the primordial world... just like that, they perished in the sea of blood?"
"They...shouldn't have ended up like this."
Houtu, the ancestral witch, murmured to herself.
In my mind, the images of those bewildered and helpless souls kept floating around.
When Houtu thought of those souls being swallowed by the sea of blood and dissipating into streaks of light, a heavy drumbeat suddenly resounded in her heart, constantly striking her kind and benevolent soul.
In a daze, Houtu Ancestral Witch seemed to have realized something.
In her mind, a grand concept about the ultimate fate of all living beings in the universe emerged.
However, what frustrated Houtu, the ancestral witch, was...
She was always shrouded in mystery.
Only by clearing away that layer of fog can we truly see our destination.
"What... exactly is it?"
Houtu, the ancestral witch, spoke softly, her delicate brows furrowed, and she fell into deep thought.
"Um?"
Niu Ben, who was standing nearby, was secretly surprised when he saw this.
"Are you starting to understand things already?"
"It seems I need to find a suitable time to offer some guidance."
"If I let her figure it out on her own, I won't be able to complete the choice task assigned by the system!"
Niu Ben muttered to himself.
He accompanied Houtu, the ancestral witch, on her journey to help her comprehend reincarnation and open up the underworld.
At this moment, deep within the sea of blood.
A figure sat cross-legged on a twelve-petaled red lotus of karmic fire. The lotus petals were as red as blood, burning with an inextinguishable red lotus karmic fire that could burn away all karmic forces in the world.
This person had a thin face, high cheekbones, and a pointed chin, which together gave off a mean and sinister aura.
Who else could it be but the Styx Ancestor?
"Um?"
Suddenly, the Styx Ancestor opened his eyes and sensed the presence of Niu Ben and Hou Tu.
"Bullfighting?"
"Houtu?"
"Why did those two come to my Blood Sea together?"
The Styx Ancestor exclaimed in surprise.
I am familiar with Niu Ben and Hou Tu.
After a slight hesitation, the Styx Ancestor didn't think much of it and vanished from the spot in a flash.
When he appeared, he had already emerged from the sea of blood and appeared before Niu Ben and Hou Tu Zu Wu.
Upon seeing the Styx Ancestor appear, Niu Ben smiled faintly.
At the same time, Houtu, the ancestral witch who had been deep in thought, also came to her senses.
Approaching, the Styx Ancestor smiled slightly, cupped his hands in a salute, and said:
"Greetings, fellow Daoists."
If it were anyone else, the Styx Ancestor would certainly not have been so polite.
After all, this is where his dojo is located.
Any other creatures that dared to come would have been driven back by him long ago.
However, the two people in front of him were of extraordinary backgrounds, and the Styx Ancestor did not want to offend them.
Especially Niu Ben, the senior disciple of the three religions and the chief disciple of the Supreme Sage.
In the previous battle in the East Sea, even the Demon Emperor Donghuang Taiyi was defeated by him.
In the battle of the Ten Thousand Mountains, all three Pure Ones descended to support Niu Ben, forcing the demon race to compromise and back down!
Niu Ben even dared to ask the saint Nuwa for compensation.
Such a ruthless person is someone the Styx Ancestor doesn't want to antagonize.
Seeing that the Styx Ancestor was so polite, Niu Ben and Houtu Ancestral Witch returned the greeting with a bow.
"Fellow Daoist Styx, I apologize for disturbing you!"
Niu Ben said calmly.
The Styx Ancestor smiled slightly, then inquired:
"May I ask what brings you two fellow Daoists to my Netherworld Blood Sea?"
Upon hearing the question from the Styx Ancestor, Niu Ben smiled faintly but did not answer. Instead, he looked meaningfully at Houtu beside him.
At this moment, Houtu's gaze swept over the endless wandering souls in the sea of blood, and she responded:
"Fellow Daoist Styx, I have come here not for any other reason, but because I have a feeling that there is an opportunity here, so I have come to seek enlightenment."
"Enlightenment?"
Upon hearing what Houtu, the Ancestral Witch, said, Styx was completely taken aback.
You should know that this is his place of cultivation, and Houtu actually said that she wanted to come here to comprehend the Dao.
Besides this, what Styx Ancestor couldn't understand was...
What can he possibly learn from this Netherworld Blood Sea, filled with resentment and filth?
Just as the Styx Ancestor hesitated, Houtu pointed to the numerous souls in the sea of blood and asked in return:
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Styx."
"This is your sacred ground. Do you know why these souls have gathered in this sea of blood?"
The Styx Ancestor paused, then shook his head and said:
"Fellow Daoist Houtu."
"This... I don't know either."
"Since the birth of the Netherworld Blood Sea, countless souls have spontaneously converged upon it, endlessly and incessantly!"
Upon hearing what Styx said, Houtu, the ancestral witch, frowned even more deeply.
"Is it a self-generating phenomenon?"
After a moment's hesitation, her gaze shifted and landed directly on the Styx Ancestor, her face pleading:
"Fellow Daoist Styx, may I enter the Blood Sea for a look?"
"this……"
Ancestor Styx was taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
But after thinking it over, he agreed and replied:
"Since Fellow Daoist Houtu wishes to attain enlightenment, this humble Daoist will naturally grant her wish."
"Please, gentlemen!"
Having said that, the Styx Ancestor did not delay and led Niu Ben and Houtu Ancestral Witch into the endless sea of blood.
If it were anyone else, the Styx Ancestor would certainly not agree to this.
But since the visitors were Houtu Zuwu and Niuben, he still had to give them face.
As they entered the depths of the Blood Sea, Niu Ben and Houtu Ancestral Witch saw that the situation inside the Blood Sea was even more terrifying than the outer area.
As far as the eye could see, there were countless, densely packed, layered souls.
Those lost souls struggled and howled desperately.
The sounds of agony rose and fell amidst the waves of blood.
But soon, these remnants of the dead were consumed by the most vile power within the Netherworld Blood Sea, until finally, they were completely annihilated and ceased to exist.
Houtu, the ancestral witch, was deeply moved upon witnessing this scene.
Seeing that Houtu's expression was becoming increasingly shaken, Niu Ben knew it was time for him to offer his advice, so he spoke up:
"Heaven and earth have their order, and life and death are inevitable."
"However, after all living beings die, their souls have no place to stay and wander the world, ultimately ending up in such a state of dissipation, which is truly a great regret of heaven and earth."
"If there were a place of reincarnation in this world, where order was established, allowing the souls of the dead to be reborn and have the chance to live a second life."
"Instead of simply vanishing here, true compassion and liberation are found for all the countless beings in this vast world."
As soon as Niu Ben uttered these words, Houtu, the ancestral witch standing nearby, was greatly shaken.
"Reincarnation..."
"To be reborn..."
She muttered to herself, repeating the same words over and over.