Now that the Twelve Zu Wu had been gathered, all he had to do was be careful of the Wu-killing Sword and find the right time to set up a formation to summon Pangu's true body. At that time, the demon race would no longer have the power to turn the situation around. Houtu's only worry was that Nüwa would help the demon race. With the help of the Sage Nüwa and the Great Zhouxing Formation, Pangu's true body would not be able to hold on until the end. How could she not be worried?
The only thing she could do now was to ask for River Styx's help. After making up her mind, Houtu got up and went to Fengdu City. Fengdu City was where River Styx's Good Corpse, Qiankun Taoist, resided. Since Houtu could not leave the Underworld, she could only look for Qiankun Taoist. However, Qiankun Taoist and River Styx were one, so it was the same to discuss it with him.
Now, there were already Netherworld Operatives in the Underworld. It was no longer like when it was just established, when everything was maintained by River Styx's Blood God. These Netherworld Operatives were carefully selected. Not only did they not commit any major crimes, but their cultivation aptitude was also considered. Although the Underworld could be said to be River Styx's territory, it could not always rely on River Styx. The Underworld also needed to develop on its own and cultivate its own strength. When the time came, River Styx would also have an important force in his hands. Wouldn't that be better?
How could the Qiankun Taoist not know about Houtu's arrival in Fengdu City? Naturally, he came out to welcome her. "So it's Zu Wu Of Houtu. Poor Way did not welcome you. Daoist Friend, please come in." After the formalities, the Qiankun Taoist led Houtu into the main hall where he resided.
Houtu and the Qiankun Taoist lived next to each other, so they were naturally familiar with each other. After entering the hall and taking a seat, Houtu went straight to the point. "Daoist Friend of Qiankun, I took the liberty to visit you this time because I have a favor to ask of you, River Styx Daoist Friend?"
'A favor to ask of me?' The Qiankun Taoist immediately understood. He smiled and asked, "Does Zu Wu Of Houtu want to ask me to help the Wu people stop the Demon Saint Nüwa during the battle between the Lich and the Demon Race?" Other than this, the Qiankun Taoist could not think of anything else that would make Houtu beg of River Styx.
Houtu said, "Daoist Friend, you hit the nail on the head. Houtu has a favor to ask. If River Styx can help the Wu people stop the Saint Nüwa, I, Zu Wu, will never forget River Styx's help. If I obtain the Great Desolation in the future, I will give part of it to River Styx Daoist Friend. What do you think?"
Qiankun Taoist shook his head with a faint smile and said, "In this Great Desolation, both the Lich and the Demon Race are involved. Daoist Friend Houtu, what do you think will happen to the Wu people and the Demon Race when the Great Desolation is over?"
Houtu's expression changed. She only thought of the threat that Nüwa posed to the Wu people, but forgot that the Lich and the Demon Race were the main characters of this Great Desolation. As a Sage, how could she not see the Fate of the Wu people?
In this Great Desolation of the Human Race, although the Demon Race had refined the Wu-killing Sword, they had killed too many people and harmed the harmony of the Heavens, so the Fate of the Demon Race was greatly reduced. On the other hand, although the Wu people's Fate was at its peak, especially after Chi You became a Zu Wu, the Fate of the Wu people had increased a little, but Houtu still understood the principle of decline after reaching the pinnacle of prosperity.
Long ago, the Zu Wu Candle Dragon had peeped into the River of Time, wanting to know what would happen to the Wu people in the future. However, the result of his peeping shocked the Twelve Zu Wu. Even with the great strength of the Wu people, they were showing signs of decline. This was simply too puzzling.
If the Wu people were really in danger, it would be the battle between the Lich and the Demon Race. This was also the reason why Houtu wanted to ask for help from the River Styx. However, Qiankun Taoist seemed to know something. Houtu was puzzled and could only ask, "Daoist Friend, what do you mean?"
Qiankun Taoist said, "The Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin dominated the Great Desolation during the Longhan Tribulations. But where are they now?" The Phoenix and Kirin tribes had hidden themselves during the Great Desolation, while the Dragon tribe was recuperating in the Four Seas. They had all lost the qualifications to be the main characters of the Great Desolation.
Hearing Qiankun Taoist's words, Houtu's expression changed greatly. She naturally understood the meaning behind Qiankun Taoist's words. The Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin tribes had declined because of the Longhan Tribulations. Then, the Lich and the Demon Race might also decline because of the Great Desolation. How could Houtu accept such an outcome?
Houtu stubbornly said, "Qiankun Taoist, you are exaggerating. Now that the Wu people have the Twelve Divine Beings Formation, the Demon Race's Zhouxing Formation is no match for it. As long as Daoist Friend River Styx helps the Wu people stop the Sage Nüwa, the Wu people will definitely reward you generously in the future."
Hearing Houtu's temptation, Qiankun Taoist smiled and replied, "Zu Wu Of Houtu, you don't have to do this. Even if you don't ask for my help, I'm afraid that the Sage Nüwa won't be able to help the Demon Race. Don't forget, there are five other Sages in the Great Desolation."
Hearing this, Houtu's expression relaxed. That's right! Nüwa and Houtu weren't the only Sages in the Great Desolation. The other Sages wouldn't just sit by and watch the Nüwa help the Demon Race. If the Demon Race really did become the ruler of the Great Desolation, it wouldn't be in the Sages' interest.
But thinking about it, Houtu's face paled. Since the other Sages wouldn't allow the Demon Race to take over the Great Desolation, they wouldn't allow the Wu people to take over the Great Desolation either. In this case, it would be in the Sages' interest if the Shamans and the Demon Race both suffered.
Houtu hesitantly asked, "Qiankun Daoist Friend, are the Wu people really unable to become the ruler of the Great Desolation?" Although she had already guessed the outcome of the battle between the Shamans and the Demon Race, she couldn't face the truth. The Shamans and the Demon Race had been fighting for so long. Wasn't it all for the supreme position of the Great Desolation?
The Qiankun Taoist shook his head and said, "Tendo's general trend is like this. Even the Sages can't do anything about it. Daoist Friend, you need to plan early. The Poor Way has to go into seclusion. Forgive me for not seeing you off." Since he had already said that, there was no need to continue the conversation.
Houtu left Fengdu Necropolis in a daze. However, he was struggling in his heart. Daozu had told him that the general trend of Tendo couldn't be changed, but the minor trend could be changed. The general trend of Tendo would be a lose-lose battle between the Shamans and the Demon Race, and even the Sages couldn't change it. Of course, it wasn't absolute. As long as one's strength was greater than the Tendo's, or even the Tendo couldn't do anything about it, it wouldn't matter if the general trend of Tendo was changed.
In the Blood Sea, River Styx naturally knew that Houtu had gone to Fengdu Necropolis to find his Good Corpse. However, he didn't care about it. The fate of the Shamans and the Demons had already been decided. No one could change it, at least not now. If Nüwa or Houtu were strong enough, it wouldn't matter even if the Shamans were to rise again. At that time, Tendo and Hongjun wouldn't be able to do anything to them.
However, it was obviously impossible now. It was only a matter of time before the Human Race became the main character of Heaven and Earth. River Styx would be the biggest winner in this Cultivation Tribulation. At that time, 30% of the Human Race's Fate would be no small amount. Any Sage would be tempted by it.
Before that, River Styx had to make a trip to the Human Race. Firstly, it was to treat Mu Sen. Mu Sen's injuries were far worse than he had imagined. River Styx could clearly feel that Mu Sen was extremely weak now. If he was allowed to slowly recover, he didn't know how long it would take. Therefore, only River Styx could help Mu Sen recover as soon as possible.
Secondly, it was to prevent future troubles. Although Mu Sen was a Human Race, he was River Styx's Self Corpse after all. Although no one had discovered it for the time being, the truth would come out one day. At that time, even if Mu Sen had made a great contribution to the Human Race, it would probably cause a huge rift between Mu Sen and the Human Race.
Therefore, it was better to take the initiative to tell the Three Ancestors of the Human Race. This way, he could fight for the initiative and let the Three Ancestors of the Human Race believe in River Styx's sincerity. Although River Styx had benefited from the Human Race's Fate, the Human Race had also benefited a lot from him. Without Mu Sen, would the Human Race be as powerful as it was now?
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In the secret chamber of the Human Race's Sacred Land of Inheritance, the Three Ancestors of the Human Race looked at the seriously injured and unconscious Mu Sen anxiously. They did not know how to treat Mu Sen's injuries and could only let him recover slowly. However, judging from the speed of Mu Sen's recovery, it would probably take several hundred years for Mu Sen to wake up.
At this moment, a hole suddenly opened in the secret chamber and a figure walked out. When Suiren and the other two saw the newcomer, they cried out in surprise, "Ancestor River Styx!" Although the Three Ancestors of the Human Race had never left the Human Race, they still recognized the figures of the strongest experts in the Great Desolation. The newcomer was none other than River Styx.
Seeing the Three Ancestors of the Human Race in surprise, River Styx said calmly, "Don't be alarmed. Poor Way did not come here with evil intentions. He just came here to treat Mu Sen's injuries." Before he came, he had already expected the reaction of the Three Ancestors of the Human Race. How could they not be surprised when a person who had nothing to do with them suddenly came here?
Suiren calmed down and asked, "Treat my fourth brother? Ancestor, if I may ask, does my fourth brother have anything to do with you? Ancestor, you are not a worldly person. I really can't think of any reason for you to treat my fourth brother. "
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