darknovel Chapter 124 Arrangements for the Sea of Blood
Chapter 124 Arrangements for the Sea of Blood
Chapter 124 Arrangements for the Sea of Blood (2)
"From this day forward, this Nine Nether Red Lotus Pool will be—one of the sacred sites of the Blood Sea—and handed over to you, the Netherworld Clan."
Styx looked at Mingxuan and the group of Netherworld beings before him.
Since it was entrusted to Mingxuan, it naturally included the lotus platform born from the seeds of the twelve-grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus.
It can be said that, in this way, after some time, the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Platform will become a symbol of the Underworld Clan, just like the lotus platform of Buddhism in the future.
"Thank you, Father God, for your grace."
Ming Xuan and the three thousand members of the Ming Clan all knelt down and said in unison.
"You may go now. This Netherworld Blood Sea is now under your command." Styx looked at Mingxuan before him and nodded.
It can be said that before this, neither the Asuras nor the ghost immortals had received any other valuable support from the Styx River besides preaching, let alone spiritual treasures.
However, Styx was much more generous to the Underworld Clan. After all, just looking at the fortune the Underworld Clan could provide him, they were worthy of his strong support.
After the birth of the Underworld Clan, Styx was confident that in the future, by establishing the Six Paths of Reincarnation, as well as the Underworld Palace and establishing religions, he would develop the Netherworld Blood Sea to the point where it would be as prosperous as the Buddhism in the future Journey to the West.
The Netherworld Clan is the core established by the Styx River for the Blood Sea. Ming Xuan is currently the strongest being in the Netherworld Blood Sea besides the Styx River. It is fine to entrust the Blood Sea to him for control.
Anyway, he's still around, so even if we think about it from the perspective of considering defeat before victory, there won't be any major problems.
"Yes, Father God, I will never disappoint you." Mingxuan looked at the Styx River before him and said respectfully.
Styx nodded, and then his figure turned into a phantom and disappeared. With the Purple Cloud Seal flashing, Styx arrived in front of the Purple Cloud Palace in the next moment.
The essence and blood consumed in nurturing the Styx River have long been replenished within the Pangu Temple. In fact, his physical cultivation has even improved, and he is not far from reaching the mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.
Now that he has refined the Chaos Pearl to a certain extent, he can try to sever another corpse. If so, he needs to find a good place to cultivate in seclusion.
After much thought, Zixiao Palace was undoubtedly the best place. It was located in the chaos, where he could cultivate amidst the boundless chaos. The Daoist principles within Zixiao Palace would also help him comprehend the Dao. Moreover, he had an absolutely justifiable reason to cultivate here.
"Fellow Daoist Styx!" Inside Zixiao Palace, Yaochi, who was feeling rather bored, looked at Styx, who had entered the palace, and said with great surprise.
It's no wonder they're so excited. Since their birth, they've always been in the Zixiao Palace. The Zixiao Palace was lively for a while, but to be honest, that liveliness was also disrupted quite a bit. Now that their master has achieved enlightenment, this huge Zixiao Palace is left with only her and Haotian, so it's inevitable that they'll feel lonely.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Haotian and Fellow Daoist Yaochi." Styx looked at Haotian and Yaochi before him and greeted them.
"Fellow Daoist Styx, please don't stand on ceremony. May I ask what brings you here today?" Haotian asked Styx with some confusion.
"My cultivation has recently made further progress on the path to enlightenment. I cannot forget the kindness of the Dao Ancestor in preaching the Dao in the past. Thinking of the Dao Ancestor giving me the Zixiao Talisman, I came to Zixiao Palace to revisit this place and express my gratitude for the Dao Ancestor's kindness." Styx looked at Haotian and Yaochi in front of him and said calmly.
"Fellow Daoist Styx, you are truly benevolent and righteous." At this point, Haotian's evaluation of Styx's "unwavering loyalty" to the Dao Ancestor was truly astounding.
Styx has once again come to Zixiao Palace to pledge his loyalty to the Dao Ancestor.
Really? What's so strange about that?
He came after the Dao Ancestor merged with the Dao.
Haotian sighed softly. He was a disciple of the Dao Ancestor and had been enlightened by him, but even he and Yaochi did not know if their master would ever return.
After all, that involves merging one's body with the Dao.
To put it nicely, it's a great act of merit; to put it bluntly, it means becoming part of the Way of Heaven. How could there possibly be any "self" left?
Is a lord without a "self" still the same sage Hongjun they once revered?
It's fair to say that pledging loyalty to the Dao Ancestor now is pointless; once the person leaves, the relationship cools down.
In the original primordial world, Di Jun raised an army and together with a group of powerful demons, attacked and destroyed Dong Wang Gong. This happened right after Hong Jun merged with the Dao. Dong Wang Gong was the head of the male immortals endorsed by the Dao Ancestor. Di Jun's actions largely represented the views of the three thousand guests of Zi Xiao, and even the entire primordial world, on the Dao Ancestor at this moment.
If the Styx River had been unsatisfactory, it would have been understandable for them to seek refuge at the Purple Cloud Palace, but that's not the case.
Regardless of cultivation level, power, or reputation, in the short period of time prior (relative to the primordial world), through defeating Taiyi, establishing the four seasons, setting up heavenly tribulations, and establishing the Netherworld Clan, the Styx River had already demonstrated its power to the extreme, and its merits and fortune were not lacking.
When you're at your most triumphant, is the first person you think of still Dao Ancestor Hongjun?
There is only one explanation for Styx's actions: he was truly loyal to the Dao Ancestor.
What else can they say?
Let alone Haotian and Yaochi in Zixiao Palace at this moment, even Hongjun, who is watching over the primordial world in the Heavenly Dao, would find it hard to say that he has no feelings at this moment.
After all, once he merged with the Dao—although Hongjun didn't have much of a sense of self for a short period of time, he was still Hongjun.
Once they regain their sense of self and their control over the Heavenly Way increases significantly, they will have to come out and govern the world. At that time, the River Styx will have to "progress".
If loyal and devoted people don't improve, who will?
If we don't allow Hongjun to appoint people based on personal connections, are we to allow him to appoint people based on nepotism?
"Then, how long does Fellow Daoist Styx intend to stay in Zixiao Palace?" Yaochi looked at Styx, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She was incredibly bored in the Purple Cloud Palace. No wonder, anyone would get bored staying in one place for countless years. Even the great supernatural beings of the primordial world wouldn't stay at home in seclusion forever.
Who says that powerful beings in the primordial world must always be in seclusion and cultivate in asceticism?
Some highly skilled individuals, due to their unconventional nature, even knowing that they possessed great treasures that would attract covetous eyes, still left the protection of their old friends.
The final outcome was that they were surrounded and killed.
As for who it is, we will not mention the name of Ancestor Hongyun here.
However, Yaochi could not tolerate it any longer.
Haotian understood Yaochi's intention but did not stop her. He was even somewhat looking forward to it. Zixiao Palace could not be left unattended. If someone could help them guard Zixiao Palace for a while, they could go and see the prehistoric world properly.
And this person seems to be the perfect match for Styx.
"It's hard to say. However, in order to ease my longing for the Dao Ancestor, I do not wish to leave Zixiao Palace for the time being." Styx looked at Haotian and Yaochi in front of him and said with a smile. Who knows how long he will be in seclusion this time?
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