darknovel Chapter 16 Yuanshi: Why is the River Styx so sinister?
Chapter 16 Yuanshi: Why is the River Styx so sinister?
After expelling the other powerful figures from the field, the atmosphere on the field suddenly became subtle, because it was clear that it was still a situation of "too many wolves and too little meat".
There were only seven gourds on the innate gourd vine, but even after expelling a group of powerful beings, there were still more than seven powerful beings present.
Who should take it? Who shouldn't take it?
"Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian are all people with great merits. This spiritual treasure should belong to the three of you. However, my brother and I were born from the Sun Star and also have the merit of turning the sun and moon. How can we return empty-handed?" Taiyi looked at the group of powerful beings present. Of these seven gourds, one for the two of them would be enough.
As for the Three Pure Ones... they really can't compete with them.
"Fellow Daoist Styx, what do you think?" Yuanshi asked Styx with a smile.
In fact, ostensibly asking a question, it was actually a way of coercing the situation. Firstly, there was the cause and effect of competing for Pangu's fortune, so the Three Pure Ones did not directly engage in a major battle. This was because they were afraid that someone else would steal their reward. Secondly, the Styx River had the Blood God's supernatural powers, which would never end.
Of the remaining forces present, only Styx was alone, without anyone to support him. It would be best to let Styx back down, as this would greatly reduce the pressure on the powerful figures vying for the spiritual treasure.
"I believe that what Fellow Daoist Yuanshi said is very appropriate. To be honest, I did not come here today to compete with you great sages for spiritual treasures."
"It was just a sudden impulse. I sensed an opportunity to come here, and I thought of the kindness I received from the Dao Ancestor in Zixiao Palace—his teachings, guidance, and enlightenment—which I could hardly repay. So I thought of using this opportunity to repay the Dao Ancestor's kindness." Styx looked at Yuanshi, already understanding what the other was thinking.
However, it didn't matter to Styx. At this moment, all he cared about was merit. He could earn merit that would bring him boundless karma if he were killed, or merit that would make even saints feel that it would be difficult to deal with him. In addition, with the Netherworld Blood Sea, a sea of moral blackmail, he could live a peaceful life.
In any case, this last gourd was originally taken by the Dao Ancestor and eventually belonged to Haotian.
Yuanshi: ...
All the powerful figures on the field looked at Styx, dumbfounded.
What kind of operation is this?
Di Jun, who had intended to join Yuan Shi in making Styx back down, silently withdrew his words. The reason was simple: Styx had given an irrefutable explanation.
Using spiritual treasures to repay the kindness of the saints—who can stop us? Who dares to stop us?
A sage can know the affairs of the world in a single thought. Who knows if Hongjun is watching this place right now?
However, once they arrived here, an unavoidable question lingered in the minds of all the great beings.
Why?
Is it really out of gratitude?
Is the Styx River really that grateful?
Yuanshi looked at the Styx River and was speechless for a moment. In fact, it was too late to take advantage of the opportunity to fight for the spiritual treasure.
This same question also lingered in the mind of Hongjun, who was watching this place.
"This Styx River is quite grateful." Hongjun was deeply moved as he watched this scene.
In Hongjun's plan, Styx was not an important member of his future Xuanmen sect, but at this moment, faced with Styx's "pure heart," Hongjun could not find any reason to argue.
In particular, he had first refused Styx's offer to call himself his disciple in Zixiao Palace, but now, among all the great beings listening to the Dao in Zixiao Palace, only Styx remembered him as the sage who imparted knowledge, taught skills, and resolved doubts.
"Enough. Don't reward him openly, but secretly grant him an opportunity." Hongjun sighed as he watched this scene.
It wasn't that Hongjun was easily moved; it was simply that compared to the other powerful beings listening to the Dao in Zixiao Palace, Styx was far too outstanding. Hongjun had suspected that Styx might have some problem, but after some deduction of heavenly secrets, he couldn't deduce anything unusual.
Can Heaven's will be wrong?
The assembled powerful beings were somewhat speechless, faced with Styx's constant references to Hongjun.
However, why would a sage care about such a small, top-grade innate spiritual treasure?
Whether the sage was even aware of this scene remains to be seen.
At this moment, a thousand years passed in the blink of an eye, and the great array protecting the innate gourd vine automatically dissipated, with the first six of the seven treasure gourds on the vine emitting boundless immortal light.
Clearly, the gourd on the gourd vine is about to fully ripen.
The last gourd exuded a chaotic aura, but it was difficult to mature. In the end, it only trembled on the gourd vine and then did not change anything else.
"Treasure arrives." Laozi raised his hand and beckoned, and a beam of light from the innate gourd vine rushed straight to his hand.
Immediately, Yuanshi and Tongtian also made their moves, each taking one gourd.
With the help of Di Jun, Fu Xi, and Zhen Yuan Zi, the remaining three mature gourds fell into the hands of Tai Yi, Nuwa, and Hong Yun respectively, and will each achieve great fame in the future.
"Please, Dao Ancestor, take the spiritual treasure to repay the kindness of spreading the Dao," Styx said respectfully, bowing towards the direction of the celestial chaos.
Sanqing: ...
Nuwa and Fuxi: ...
Di Jun, Tai Yi:...
Zhen Yuanzi: ...
The last gourd was not yet mature; it looked to be only a high-grade innate spiritual treasure.
Could a sage lack such a precious treasure?
Styx: Dao Ancestor, I really want to improve.
A moment later, a gentle breeze swept by, and before anyone knew it, the last gourd had vanished.
This greatly shocked the powerful figures present. They knew that almost all the top experts of the prehistoric world had come here, yet the gourd had vanished right under their noses. It was obvious who had taken the gourd.
In this vast and ancient world, only one person can do all of this!
That is the sage Hongjun!
"Wow, that's impressive!" Taiyi looked at the empty gourd vine, which had already completed its mission and was withering away, and felt that his worldview had been completely overturned.
"Too late." Di Jun was heartbroken. What a golden opportunity this was to demonstrate their brothers' loyalty to the Dao Ancestor!
It should be noted that with just one sentence from the Dao Ancestor, the Styx River became a descendant of Pangu, and the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother became "Immortal Leaders" recognized by the Heavenly Dao!
While a top-grade innate spiritual treasure is certainly important, for Di Jun, who possesses the Hetu and Luoshu, and Taiyi, who is endowed with a supreme innate treasure, this top-grade innate spiritual treasure may not necessarily be as important as the opportunity to win the favor of a sage.
"A sage is selfless, as impartial as the Way of Heaven. How could he be biased over such a trivial matter?" Yuanshi shook his head and pondered this in his heart.
As a disciple, the most important thing is to forge your own path. If flattery were effective, why is the Immortal Leader the Eastern King Duke instead of the Styx River?
All seven treasure gourds have found their owners, and the powerful figures departed. Tongtian, being straightforward, originally intended to challenge the Styx River, but was stopped by Laozi and Yuanshi.
No, we can't fight now; the Sage is watching.
There is a chance.
Watching Nuwa and Fuxi leave, Styx no longer hesitated and immediately took action, digging up the gourd vine, along with the soil and the divine water of the Three Lights that nurtured it.