People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 381 Only by resolving cause and effect can one achieve a smooth path to enlightenment!
"Come in now?"

Mosquito Taoist sensed the changes in his surroundings and looked at the seemingly ordinary stone house with a look of surprise on his face.

The Earthly Reincarnation Site is the abode of the Goddess Houtu, and even the great shamans of the Wu tribe may not be able to enter it.

As far as he knew, when the Styx Taoist sought an audience with the Earth Goddess to establish rules for the land, he only stayed outside the Six Paths of Reincarnation and never entered this stone house.

On the way here, Mosquito Taoist was still thinking, if the Goddess Houtu is unwilling to meet him, then wouldn't all of Yang Xuan's words be in vain?

Unexpectedly, not only did the Goddess Houtu receive them, but the process was also so simple. Yang Xuan only had to bow once before they entered the small stone house. It really was just a formality.

Mosquito Taoist even suspected that even if Yang Xuan hadn't performed the salute, if they had waited a little longer outside the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Earth Goddess would have let them both in.

This treatment is truly unique in the entire world!
Mosquito Taoist soon discovered that Houtu Niangniang was sitting on the stone platform, wearing a pale yellow dress, looking gentle and generous, without any airs or aura.

She dared not look around too much and hurriedly bowed deeply to the Goddess Houtu.

"Greetings, Empress Houtu!"

Houtu simply nodded, then looked at Yang Xuan, who was standing beside Mosquito Daoist and also bowing, and asked with a smile:

"Young friend, have you encountered any trouble on your journey?"

"Your Majesty is wise. I have come here today with a matter I would like to ask Your Majesty for help with."

Yang Xuan's attitude was respectful, but his expression was unusually calm. Unlike the Mosquito Daoist, who didn't dare to breathe loudly, he slowly opened his mouth and said in a calm tone:
"Your Majesty, the two Western Saints once intended to steal the power of reincarnation. If I am not mistaken, they have not given up their evil intentions all these years and still want to steal the power of reincarnation."

Yang Xuan's tone was quite calm, as if he were asking, "Have you eaten today? What did you eat?" This startled the Mosquito Taoist standing to the side, causing his expression to change drastically.

"No, is this the kind of thing I should be listening to?"

"You brought me here to meet the Goddess, wasn't it because the Goddess left a mark on my primordial spirit? How did those two from the West get involved?"

Everyone in Mosquito Dao was dumbfounded. As Yang Xuan spoke, a look of anticipation appeared on her face as she waited for Houtu Niangniang to leave a mark on her primordial spirit and resolve her worries.

After all, since Lady Houtu granted Yang Xuan such an easy audience, if Yang Xuan were to ask for permission, Lady Houtu might actually agree. At most, Mosquito Taoist would have to pay some additional price to demonstrate his loyalty to the Underworld.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xuan's opening remarks were such a bombshell.

Neither the two Western Saints nor the authority of reincarnation are matters that a Great Luo Golden Immortal like Mosquito Taoist can interfere with.

Mosquito Taoist turned his head slightly stiffly, looking at Yang Xuan's calm expression, and his respect for him grew even stronger.

They were both Great Golden Immortals, yet she dared not casually mention even the Two Sages of the West, much less call them treacherous.

Even in the realm of reincarnation, if she directly called out the names of the sages, the two Western sages would not react, so she still dared not casually mention the words "two Western sages."

"No wonder someone like the Ancestor has such faith in His Majesty..."

Mosquito Daoist was filled with emotion; in the past, she had only felt...

It was because of Yang Xuan's help that the Styx Daoist was able to draw the Blood Sea water into the Netherworld, allowing the Asura race to return to their rightful place, and ultimately sever his own corpse, becoming a Quasi-Saint of the Three Corpses. That is why he was so convinced of Yang Xuan's abilities.

Looking at it now, perhaps that was only part of the reason. Another part was probably being captivated by Yang Xuan's personal charm.

Judging from the current situation, Yang Xuan and Daoist Styx seem to be of the same kind, and Daoist Styx is obviously bolder. At least Daoist Styx wouldn't dare to say something like, "The two Western Saints still harbor treacherous intentions..."

Even Houtu's expression turned somewhat strange after hearing Yang Xuan's words. How dare he speak of the two Western Saints, those Great Luo Golden Immortals who still harbor wicked intentions...

wrong!

Even if we include quasi-saints, we probably can't find a second one.

But upon further reflection, it seems reasonable.

After all, Yang Xuan dared to interrupt her actions several times with "Wait a minute" right in front of her, his own right-hand person.

It's not too strange to say a few words about the two Western Saints now, especially since what Yang Xuan said is true and not a rumor about them.

Houtu nodded, glanced at Mosquito Taoist, and slowly said:

“What you say is correct, young friend. Around 30,000 years ago, the few marks left behind by the two Western Saints began to make new moves and started to steal the power of reincarnation again.”

"Although they did it very discreetly, those marks were always under my watchful eye, and their every move could not escape my notice."

"The power they stole is only temporary. I can take it back at any time if I want. Neither of them will benefit from it. Young friend, there is no need to worry."

Mosquito Taoist: ? ? ?

No, could you please just throw me out first...?

Mosquito Daoist was terrified. When Yang Xuan mentioned the Two Saints of the West and the power of the Wheel, she was startled, knowing that she had no right to listen to such things.

Now, Houtu isn't just talking about the two Western Saints anymore; she's scheming against them!

Even if it only involves a saint, a quasi-saint would not dare to get involved easily. How could a mere Great Luo Golden Immortal like Mosquito Daoist get involved in scheming against a saint?
"wrong!"

Mosquito Daoist was greatly alarmed. "Could it be that His Majesty sent me to infiltrate the Western Sect so that he could plot against the Two Sages of the West?"

For some reason, Mosquito Taoist suddenly felt that this possibility was very high.

If she had entered the underground cycle of reincarnation and heard Yang Xuan say that the two Western Saints were still harboring treacherous intentions, she wouldn't have thought of it that way.

After all, it seems highly unlikely that a Great Immortal would scheme against the Two Sages of the West.

But when she saw Yang Xuan say that the two Western Saints were still up to no good, and that he said it so calmly, coupled with Houtu's reply, she became even more convinced of her conjecture.

"Is this...is this really possible? I am just an ordinary creature in the Blood Sea. It is common to see Grand Luo Golden Immortals. In this Netherworld and this Blood Sea, there are countless Grand Luo Golden Immortals who are more powerful than me."

"Even if His Majesty wanted to scheme, there was no need for him to involve me..."

Mosquito Taoist looked on with suspicion and uncertainty. He felt that Yang Xuan's purpose was likely to be scheming, but he was unwilling to accept it and kept making excuses for himself.

However, Yang Xuan and Hou Tu acted as if they hadn't seen Mosquito Taoist at all.

Upon hearing Houtu's reply, Yang Xuan's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said in a deep voice:
“Your Majesty, there is no such thing as being able to guard against a thief for a thousand days. If you want the two Western Saints to give up their idea of ​​stealing the power of reincarnation, you must teach them a profound lesson.”

"Not long ago, a Western pharmacist approached Fellow Daoist Mosquito, intending to use her for the Western purposes, thereby gradually eroding the Blood Sea. His ultimate goal may be to infiltrate the Underworld through this. His intentions are despicable."

"But in my opinion, this is also a good opportunity for the underworld."

"If Fellow Daoist Mosquito can infiltrate the Western Sect, he can learn of their plans in advance and take countermeasures, perhaps finding an opportunity to strike back." "Combined with the contingency plan left by the Empress regarding the reincarnation authority, as long as the plan is well-planned, it will surely teach the Western Sect a profound lesson, making even the two Western Saints feel heartache!"

A cold glint flashed in Yang Xuan's eyes, and a faint killing intent emanated from his body.

He had always remembered the cause and effect of Zhunti Daoist stopping him outside the Blood Sea, wanting to guide him to the West.

If this cause and effect cannot be resolved, his Dao heart will inevitably be somewhat troubled, which may not have a significant impact on his cultivation as a Quasi-Saint.

However, this would be a huge hidden danger if one wanted to attain sainthood. If possible, it would be best to resolve this karmic connection.

During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, the secrets of heaven were not revealed, and the methods of deduction were hindered, making it the best time for planning.

The Mosquito Taoist was the perfect opportunity. According to the legends of his previous life, at the end of the Investiture of the Gods, the Mosquito Taoist sucked on a third-grade Golden Lotus of Merit.

This not only greatly diminished the power of the Golden Lotus of Merit, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, reducing it from twelfth grade to ninth grade, but also severely damaged its status.

This also caused the decline of Western religions, giving the sage Taiqing the opportunity to convert barbarians to Buddhism.

Mosquito Taoist was able to do this solely through the special nature of his roots and feet, coupled with a stroke of luck.

Now that Mosquito Daoist has the Devouring Heaven Demon Art as his foundational skill, he has a clearer understanding of the direction he should take. His development of his foundation will be more thorough, and he will gain more insights into the Great Dao of Devouring.

If we give the Golden Lotus of Merit a sip then, it might not just be a simple matter of being ranked third.

Furthermore, Houtu Niangniang has already set her sights on the marks of authority left by the two Western Saints in the underground passage, and can use this to launch a counterattack against the two Western Saints at a crucial moment.

This would not only allow Mosquito Taoist to evacuate safely, but also further exacerbate the losses suffered by the Western Sect, thus resolving this karmic conflict and allowing Yang Xuan's Dao heart to flow smoothly.

Of course, if these things were spoken aloud, it would be suspected of being a premonition of the future.

Yang Xuan simply stated that Mosquito Taoist's infiltration of the Western Sect was beneficial to the Underworld's plans, and added at the end:

“If Fellow Daoist Mosquito wants to infiltrate the West, given the Western religion’s practices, they will definitely leave a restriction on her, or even forcibly convert her.”

"I brought Fellow Daoist Mosquito here today in the hope that Your Highness will leave a mark on her to ensure her safety and to ensure that today's events will not be revealed."

"What you say is absolutely right, young friend." Houtu nodded, then looked up at the Mosquito Daoist beside her, whose expression was constantly shifting between surprise and uncertainty, and asked:
"What are your thoughts? Are you willing to infiltrate the Western Religion for my Underworld?"

"..."

Mosquito Taoist was silent for a moment, but finally chose to bow, "I will obey Your Majesty and His Majesty's orders!"

She has no choice at all now. If it were in the Ghost Palace of Fengdu, when Yang Xuan made those two suggestions, she would still have been able to make a choice.

But now that she knows about Yang Xuan and Houtu's plot against the Western Religion, what other choice does she have?

If she chooses to refuse at this point, she will likely have to experience the taste of reincarnation and will never be able to leave this place of endless reincarnation.

She does have that kind of awareness.

But then again, even if she had to choose now, she would still prefer to infiltrate the Western religion.

Although this matter involves a sage, it was Yang Xuan and Houtu's scheme against the Western Religion.

Even a quasi-saint or powerful being risks perishing if they rashly participate in a sage's scheme.

However, Mosquito Taoist was very clear about her own position. In her view, with her strength, she was not qualified to participate in scheming against the two Western Saints.

At best, he was merely a spy, responsible for conveying Western religious plans to Yang.

That's all she can do. She can't possibly become Yang Xuan's main force in scheming against the two Western Saints, can she? That's obviously impossible.

As long as one is not directly involved and has the mark left by Houtu, there should be no danger of death. On the contrary, one can obtain the spiritual objects of the Western Sect for free.

If Yang Xuan's words are true, and there really is an opportunity for her within the Western Religion, then all the better.

The creatures of the Blood Sea are never short of adventurous spirit; as long as the rewards are proportional to the risks, it is worth taking the risk.

Since there is no way out and this matter contains an opportunity, is there any need to say more about how to choose?
Houtu saw that Mosquito Daoist nodded and didn't say anything more. She knew that Yang Xuan must have already made arrangements and had a detailed plan for this matter.

All she needed to do was ensure that Mosquito Taoist wouldn't cause trouble in the Western Sect and that today's events wouldn't get out.

Then, Houtu reached out and gently touched the Mosquito Taoist's primordial spirit, leaving a pitch-black mark.

With this mark, even if the restrictions were personally set up by the two Western Saints, Houtu could ensure that her primordial spirit remained unharmed.

In terms of mastery over the Great Dao of the Soul, no one in the primordial world can surpass Houtu!
Similarly, with this mark, even if the two Western Saints forcibly convert Mosquito Taoist, it can ensure that her mind is clear and she does not lose herself.

In addition, this mark also has a restraining effect, ensuring that today's events will not be leaked.

As long as this mark remains, Mosquito Taoist will be unable to say or hint at anything related to today's events in any form.

As a mark left by a saint, it also has some basic effects.

For example, from now on, no matter where Mosquito Taoist is, as long as she calls out the name of Houtu, Houtu will respond and may be able to save her life when necessary.

Having understood the effect of the mark, Mosquito Taoist had no more worries. He bowed to the Goddess Houtu and then took his leave.

She could tell that Yang Xuan still had things to discuss with Houtu.

The mere fact that she was plotting against the Western Religion and the two Western Saints had already terrified her half to death; she dared not stay any longer.

Yang Xuan watched the departing figure of the Mosquito Taoist and a smile appeared on his lips.

"The Ten Thousand Immortals Formation was set up after the Ten Deadly Formations, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Mosquito Daoist still has at least tens of thousands of years to cultivate and comprehend the Dao. When that time comes, he will surely give the two Western Saints a great surprise."

Although the Three Immortals are currently in the underworld, it is unlikely that they will participate in the Investiture of the Gods calamity or set up the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

However, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and the Myriad Immortals Formation will still appear. This is the conclusion Yang Xuan reached after gaining new insights into the Great Dao of Destiny.

The Investiture of the Gods calamity: minor trends can be altered, but the major trends cannot be changed!

Just thinking about the Ten Deadly Formations gave Yang Xuan a vague sense of unease.

After the Ten Heavenly Lords incorporated the concept of a composite formation and perfected the Ten Absolute Formation, the power of this formation will surely increase greatly.

The immortals of the Chan Sect will likely have to pay a heavy price to break this formation, which may exacerbate the Investiture of the Gods calamity...

(End of this chapter)