Primordial Era: Reborn as Zhen Yuanzi, taking control of the underground passage

Chapter 227 Zhen Yuanzi Advises Hou Tu

After Houtu had stabilized her cultivation, the door to the quiet room opened silently, and Zhen Yuanzi and Houtu walked out one after the other.

Hongyun and Yin-Yang Daoist, who were waiting outside the quiet room, turned their gazes at almost the same time. When their eyes fell on Houtu, a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in their eyes.

Houtu at this moment was completely different from when she entered the meditation room a few months ago.

The powerful and primal aura of the Earth Ancestral Witch that had originally surrounded her had almost completely dissipated.

Instead, it is replaced by a profound, restrained, and mysterious Taoist charm that seems to encompass the end and beginning of all things.

This Daoist aura is as serene as an ancient abyss, yet it carries an undeniable power of order.

It subtly resonates with the earth's ley lines of Longevity Mountain, and even with something that exists far away on the edge of the Netherworld Blood Sea.

What alarmed Hongyun and Yinyang even more was that the aura emanating from Houtu at this moment was strikingly similar to that of the Longevity Sovereign who had been sitting in the Blood Sea for many years, comprehending the Six Paths of Reincarnation!

It is a realm of reincarnation that transcends the simple laws of elements and touches upon the very essence of "existence" and "transformation"!

Although their manifestations differ, the Lord of Ten Thousand Years of Life is more inclined to the construction and operation of the cycle of reincarnation.

The Earth Goddess, on the other hand, focuses more on compassion and inclusiveness in "carrying the souls of the dead and guiding them to their final resting place." However, their core essence comes from the same source!

"Fellow Daoist Houtu—you—" Ancestor Hongyun couldn't help but speak, his tone filled with surprise and inquiry.

The Later Lord bowed respectfully to the two seniors, his face showing the clarity and peace that came with enlightenment, but the heavy responsibility concerning all living beings in the world lingered deep in his eyes: "Thanks to Senior Zhen Yuanzi's guidance, Houtu has gained some insights and has understood the direction of her own path."

She didn't elaborate, but Hongyun and Yinyang were no ordinary people.

She immediately understood that Zhen Yuanzi must have revealed the secret of reincarnation to Houtu and guided her to find the point of convergence between her own bloodline power and the Great Dao of Reincarnation.

The two exchanged a glance, their admiration for Zhen Yuanzi's methods growing even stronger. They also began to look at Houtu, the ancestral witch who had originally "not cultivated her primordial spirit," with new respect.

To be valued so highly by Zhen Yuanzi and receive personal guidance, his background and potential are far from ordinary.

When Jieyin and Zhunti, who were temporarily staying at the guesthouse, felt Houtu's completely different and clearly superior aura to that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, their shock was beyond measure!

"This—this is the aura of a Primordial Golden Immortal?!" Zhunti almost lost his voice, his face filled with disbelief.

They diligently practiced their spiritual cultivation and listened to the teachings of sages, yet they were still unable to sever their corpses due to the lack of the necessary treasures, thus remaining stagnant.

However, this Houtu Ancestral Witch of the Witch Clan only stayed in the quiet room with Senior Zhen Yuanzi for a short time before she came out and directly crossed that insurmountable barrier, reaching the realm of Hunyuan Golden Immortal.

The sorrow on Jieyin's face deepened. He clasped his hands together, uttered a soft Buddhist chant, and felt a mix of emotions in his heart.

Shock, envy, and even a touch of indescribable bitterness.

They devoted themselves to the revitalization of the West, desperately seeking every opportunity, but for Wuzhuang Temple and for this ancestral witch Houtu, such opportunities seemed to be readily available.

What earth-shattering opportunity did Senior Zhen Yuanzi grant to Houtu?

They dared not think about it, nor could they ask. They could only suppress their deep envy and longing in their hearts, gaining a deeper understanding of Zhen Yuanzi's extraordinary abilities and generosity.

The vast wilderness stretches back countless years, while time flows like water.

Not long after Houtu attained enlightenment and stabilized her realm, that mysterious feeling descended upon Zixiao Palace once again—the third and final sermon was approaching.

Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, and Yin Yang prepared to set off once again.

Jieyin and Zhunti were naturally waiting eagerly, hoping to accompany them again.

Zhen Yuanzi's gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Houtu. He asked, "Young friend Houtu, the Three Lectures at Zixiao Palace are about to begin. Would you like to join us?"

Upon hearing this, Houtu frowned slightly and shook her head gently, saying, "Thank you for the invitation, senior."

However—what the Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke of was the method of Heavenly Dao Primordial Spirit and the path of severing the corpse to become a saint, which is completely different from the path of reincarnation that I have now comprehended, and I am afraid it will be of little help.

"I wish to remain in the temple to continue comprehending the true meaning of reincarnation, or return to the Witch Clan; I will make my plans as soon as possible."

She was preoccupied with the matter of reincarnation and felt that listening to the Heavenly Dao teachings, which were incompatible with her own path, would be a waste of time.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi smiled noncommittally and said slowly, "Young friend Houtu, although our paths are different, our principles are the same."

Fellow Daoist Hongjun is the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao. His explanation of the wonders of the Primordial Saint is an exposition of the rules from the highest point of the primordial world.

Since you are in charge of reincarnation, which is the key to the manifestation of the Earthly Way, you must also understand the mechanism of the operation of the Heavenly Way. Only by knowing yourself and others can you better perfect your own Way and make the order of reincarnation harmonious with the universe.

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He paused and said, "The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade."

Listening to the laws of nature is not about changing your ways, but about allowing you to examine your own path from a different perspective and identify and correct any shortcomings.

Even—to find the opportunity and balance point for the establishment of reincarnation under the Heavenly Dao. Working in isolation is ultimately not the best strategy.

Zhen Yuanzi's words were like a sudden awakening, instantly enlightening Houtu.

Yes! Reincarnation does not exist in isolation; it needs to operate within the grand scheme of the primordial world and must be connected with the order of the Heavenly Dao.

If one does not understand the rules and tendencies of the Way of Heaven and rashly establishes the cycle of reincarnation, it may very well trigger unpredictable conflicts and imbalances.

Going to hear the sermon is not for learning, but for "seeing," for understanding the opponents and partners we will need to face and coordinate with in the future.

Having grasped this point, a flash of understanding appeared in Houtu's eyes. She bowed deeply to Zhen Yuanzi once more: "Senior's guidance is correct! Houtu had not thought things through. This junior is willing to follow Senior to listen to the Great Way of the Sage and learn from it."

Seeing that Houtu had been persuaded, Zhen Yuanzi nodded with a smile.

Therefore, the team heading to Zixiao Palace this time was decided to consist of six people:

Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, Yin Yang, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the newly added Reincarnation Ancestral Witch Houtu.

Once again, Zhen Yuanzi summoned the Earth Book, and the Xuanhuang Qi enveloped everyone, transforming into a stream of light that was more condensed than the previous two times, seemingly merging with the chaos, and silently disappeared into the outer chaos.

In the midst of chaos, one still cannot discern directions, and danger lurks everywhere.

But this time, Houtu's feelings were completely different.

After advancing to the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, her perception of energy and control over space improved by more than tenfold.

More importantly, by looking at this chaos from the perspective of reincarnation, she could vaguely sense the underlying forces behind the chaotic elements of earth, water, fire, and wind.

That most primal, undifferentiated aura of "birth" and "death".

This resonated somewhat with her understanding of the true meaning of reincarnation, making her feel less unfamiliar and resistant to chaos, and more uniquely understanding it.

Jieyin and Zhunti followed closely beside Zhen Yuanzi, feeling the Xuanhuang Qi that steadily resisted the erosion of chaos, and their gratitude and awe for Zhen Yuanzi deepened.

At the same time, they were also secretly observing Houtu, whose aura was profound.

The yearning for power and the obsession with the rise of the West burned even more fiercely like wildfire.

Hongyun and Yinyang seemed quite relaxed, mostly exchanging their views on the future and their expectations for this final sermon at Zixiao Palace.

Zhen Yuanzi gazed calmly ahead at the direction of the mysterious Zixiao Palace, his thoughts swirling.

In his third sermon, Hongjun will definitively establish the structure of the Xuanmen Immortal Path, bestow saintly titles, and even distribute precious treasures.

This was a grand event in which the order of Heaven was completely established, and it was also a crucial juncture for him to observe the operation of Heaven and perfect his own earthly layout.

Bringing Houtu along allows her to personally experience the grandeur of the Heavenly Dao and feel the majesty of the Sage, playing an irreplaceable role in her future reincarnation and stabilizing the Earthly Dao.

"The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade—Houtu, I hope you can truly understand the meaning of this journey."

Zhen Yuanzi silently chanted in his heart, controlling the stream of light transformed from the Earth Book, and sped towards the Zixiao Palace, the final place for preaching, in the endless chaos.