Primordial Era: The Witch Clan's Dog-Headed Strategist

The River Styx doesn't beat around the bush; it gets straight to the point:

"What Fellow Daoist Panxuan just said at the edge of the Blood Sea is that the Wu Clan can provide the foundation for the Styx to attain enlightenment."

Is this true?

Pan Xuan sat upright in the guest seat, his gaze meeting Minghe's unfathomable eyes with composure:

"Fellow Daoist Styx, have you ever heard of the law deities of my Witch Clan?"

A glint of light flashed in Styx's eyes.

He had certainly heard of the gods of law.

When the Wu tribe was founded, the twelve ancestral Wu swore an oath to the Great Dao to complete the Dao of Heaven.

The Great Dao descended with deities of law, connecting the extraordinary phenomena of the Twelve Ancestral Witches with the laws of the Heavenly Dao, transforming them into deities of law that could replace the primordial spirit.

Later, the Wu tribe established a divine way, and based on this, created a divine system, and conferred titles upon mountain gods, water gods, and sky gods.

Every righteous god can obtain the recognition of the laws of Heaven, directly linking their authority with the laws of Heaven.

He knew all of this.

But he never connected these things with his enlightenment.

"The deities of laws are the embodiment of divine authority," Styx said slowly. "What does this have to do with attaining enlightenment?"

"Fellow Daoist, why do you think the Primordial Purple Qi is the foundation for proving the Dao?" Pan Xuan asked in return.

Styx pondered for a moment: "The Primordial Purple Qi contains the origin of the laws of Heaven. Holding it allows one to comprehend the Three Thousand Great Daos, merge with the Dao, and attain the Primordial Dao Fruit."

"Exactly."

Pan Xuan nodded, "The reason why the Primordial Purple Qi can prove the Dao is because it is itself a fragment of the origin of the Heavenly Dao Laws."

Possessing the Primordial Purple Qi is equivalent to possessing a key to unlock the gate to the Great Dao.

But this key is not the only one.

He pointed to the sea of ​​blood outside the hall, "Fellow Daoist was born in the sea of ​​blood, and has coexisted and prospered with it for countless years."

The Blood Sea is your Dao, and you are the master of the Blood Sea.

If you, fellow Daoist, can use your divine authority to completely merge your own Dao with the laws of the Blood Sea, and have the divine beings of the laws bear the Great Dao of the Blood Sea, wouldn't that be similar in effect to merging your body with the Dao?

The River Styx fell silent.

Pan Xuan's words were like a sharp sword, precisely striking the deepest knot in his heart.

He was all too familiar with the phrase "to unite oneself with the Dao."

Hongjun Daozu merged with the Heavenly Dao to become the first sage in the prehistoric world.

But Hongjun possessed fragments of the Jade Disc of Creation, Primordial Purple Qi, and the immense fortune accumulated from his three sermons.

He didn't meet any of these conditions.

But Pan Xuan proposed another path.

Instead of relying on the Primordial Purple Qi or the Jade Tablet of Creation, it uses the laws and deities of the divine path as a bridge to completely merge its own path with the laws of the Blood Sea.

He will not die as long as the sea of ​​blood remains.

As long as the divine way exists, so too does his authority.

If this path can be followed, although it is different from Hongjun merging with the Heavenly Dao, it is still a way to prove the Dao and achieve the Primordial Chaos.

"The God of Laws..."

Styx muttered to himself, a complex light flashing in his eyes, "You mean, you want me to enter the path of divinity, to merge with the path of the Blood Sea using the authority of the divine path?"

"That's right." Pan Xuan's voice remained calm. "The divine system now includes the Dragon Clan, the Qilin Clan, and the Phoenix Clan."

The Starry Sky Divine Seal was upgraded to a Primordial Treasure, and the Divine Laws and the Heavenly Laws coexisted without conflict.

If you, fellow Daoist, were to enter the path of divinity, with your cultivation and foundation, you would naturally not be content to remain in an ordinary divine position.

Pan Xuan has prepared two paths for you to choose from.

Firstly, the God of the Blood Sea, who governs the Blood Sea, comprehends the Great Dao of the Blood Sea based on the laws and deities of the Blood Sea.

The Blood Sea is the most turbid and filthy place in the primordial world, yet it is also a unique existence in the world.

"If you, fellow Daoist, can use the authority of the God of the Blood Sea to push the Dao of the Blood Sea to its ultimate limit, then attaining the Primordial Chaos will no longer be an illusion."

"Secondly," Pan Xuan paused, his gaze becoming even more profound, "the Lord of the Underworld."

The Blood Sea is located at the bottom of the primordial wilderness, adjacent to the Nine Netherworld.

The Nine Netherworlds are the final resting place for the souls of the dead. Before the cycle of reincarnation begins, their souls have nowhere to rest and are scattered into the sea of ​​blood.

If you are willing, in the future you can use the Blood Sea as a foundation and the Divine Path as a guide to open up the Netherworld Path between the Blood Sea and the Nine Netherworlds, and establish the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

At that time, fellow Daoist will not only attain the Primordial Dao Fruit, but also the Netherworld Great Dao that is as long-lived as Heaven and Earth.

This merit is enough to pave the way for your path to enlightenment.

To open up the path of the netherworld and establish the six realms of reincarnation.

Upon hearing this, Styx unconsciously tapped the petals of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus twice with his fingers.

This was a habitual action he took when he was deep in thought, and it only occurred when his emotions were in a state of extreme turmoil.

The vision Pan Xuan depicted was so vast that even he, the Lord of the Blood Sea, needed some time to digest it.

The path of merging divine authority with the path of the Blood Sea, and having the divine beings of laws bear the Great Dao, is indeed feasible.

The deities of the laws are the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao. Using them as a bridge, it is indeed possible to bypass the limitations of the Primordial Purple Qi and achieve the effect of merging with the Dao.

But no one had ever walked this road before, and he wasn't sure if it would be successful.

Pan Xuan noticed Minghe's hesitation but did not urge him.

He picked up the spiritual tea that Houtu handed him, took a small sip, and did so slowly and deliberately.

Neither Houtu nor Zhujiuyin spoke, and the hall fell silent for a moment, with only the barely perceptible rustling sound of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus slowly turning.

After a long silence, Styx raised his head and looked directly at Pan Xuan: "What does the Witch Clan need me to do?"

He is not a fool.

Pan Xuan must have something in mind for offering such generous terms.

The divine system is not a charity, and the shamanic tribe is not a philanthropist.

Pan Xuan's willingness to share the laws of the gods and divine authority with him inevitably requires him to pay a corresponding price.

"To be frank, there are three things." Pan Xuan held up three fingers, making no attempt to hide anything.

"First, the Wu Clan needs to collect the turbid evil energy in the Sea of ​​Blood, purify it with the Twenty-Four Grade Creation Green Lotus, and then use it to temper the physical bodies of the Wu Clan members."

The sea of ​​blood is boundless, and the turbid and malevolent energy is inexhaustible. The witch clan will only take what they need and will not drain the pond to catch all the fish.

Secondly, the Wu tribe needs to collect the impure blood from the Blood Sea, purify and refine the essence of the bloodline to fill the Pangu Blood Pool and nurture new members of the tribe.

Similarly, taking only a portion will not affect the normal operation of the Blood Sea.

Third, the Wu Clan needs to set up a purification array deep in the Blood Sea, using the Twenty-Fourth Grade Creation Green Lotus as the array eye, to purify the turbid evil energy and filthy blood before transporting it to Buzhou Mountain.

This grand formation is maintained by people sent by the Witch Clan and will not interfere with your cultivation in the Sea of ​​Blood.

He paused, then said calmly, "In exchange, if you enter the Divine Path, the Witch Clan will bestow upon you the title of God of the Blood Sea in the name of the Lord of the Divine Path."

Fellow Daoists can obtain divine laws and deities, and comprehend the Great Dao through the authority of the Blood Sea.

If you, fellow Daoist, intend to open up the path of the netherworld and establish the six realms of reincarnation in the future...

The Wu Clan can provide the Chaos Light of the Twenty-Four Grade Creation Green Lotus for assistance, the Creation Cauldron for refining Netherworld Treasures, and the Star God Seal as a support for authority at the divine level.

Furthermore, the God of the Blood Sea holds a divine position on par with the Ancestral Dragon of the Dragon Clan, the First Qilin of the Qilin Clan, and the Primordial Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan. He is directly responsible to the Lord of the Divine Path and is not subject to the control of any other righteous gods.

The divine system will not interfere with fellow Daoists' autonomy in the sea of ​​blood.

The Shinto only sets the rules and does not interfere in the internal affairs of each tribe.

This is a promise made by the Witch Clan to the Dragon Clan, Qilin Clan, and Phoenix Clan, and it applies equally to you, fellow Daoist.

After listening, Styx remained silent for a long time.

He had to admit that Pan Xuan's conditions were so precise that he was speechless.

The turbid evil energy and filthy blood needed by the witch clan are of no use to the River Styx.

The sea of ​​blood was boundless, and the turbid evil energy and filthy blood were constantly gathering from all parts of the primordial world, inexhaustible and inexhaustible.

The witch clan took a portion, which had no effect on the Blood Sea.

But the Wu tribe rewarded him handsomely.

The divine laws and deities, the authority of the God of the Blood Sea, and even the spiritual treasures needed to open the path to the underworld in the future.

But these are not the most important things.

The most important point is that the authority of the God of the Blood Sea is directly responsible to the Lord of the Divine Path and is not subject to the control of any other righteous gods.

This means that after he entered the divine path, his status was equal to that of the Ancestral Dragon, the First Qilin, and the Primordial Phoenix.

He was only under the control of Pan Xuan and was not directly governed by any of the twelve Ancestral Witches.

This respect carries more weight than any generous offer.

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan." Styx spoke slowly, his voice still deep, but the coldness and aloofness had largely dissipated.

"The Styx River has seen your sincerity."

Using the divine law to replace the primordial purple energy as the foundation for enlightenment is an unprecedented idea, but if deduced thoroughly, it is indeed feasible. I accept the authority of the God of the Blood Sea.

However, the method of collecting the turbid evil energy and foul blood needed by the Witch Clan must be jointly agreed upon by the Lord of the Blood Sea and the Lord of the Divine Path; they must not act arbitrarily.

Pan Xuan smiled slightly: "That's natural. Fellow Daoist is the Lord of the Blood Sea, and all the resources in the Blood Sea require your approval."

Fellow Daoist, you are welcome to participate in the entire process of designing the purification array. Any adjustments can be made at any time if necessary.

Styx pondered for a moment, then slowly stood up.

He walked up to Pan Xuan, solemnly cupped his hands, and said in a deep and powerful voice, "Very well. In that case, Styx is willing to enter the divine path and take the position of God of the Blood Sea. This agreement is witnessed by the Great Dao and seen by the Heavenly Dao."

Pan Xuan also stood up and returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "The Great Dao is our witness, and the Heavenly Dao is our witness. The addition of the Lord of the Blood Sea to the Divine Dao system is truly a blessing for the Divine Dao."

Houtu and Zhujiuyin exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

As Pan Xuan had predicted, the key to the journey through the Blood Sea lay in establishing the foundation for enlightenment.

Even the most solitary and indifferent river will eventually be moved by the hope of enlightenment.

Zhu Jiuyin stroked his beard, his hoarse voice tinged with emotion: "Fellow Daoist Styx entered the Divine Path, and the Blood Sea lineage has been sharing weal and woe with the Witch Clan ever since."

If any villains ever covet the Blood Sea in the future, the Witch Clan will not stand idly by.

Styx said calmly, "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Zhujiu. However, in the Sea of ​​Blood, I have nothing to fear from anyone."

Pan Xuan said no more, and a purple-gold light flew out from his sleeve.

The Starry Sky Divine Seal slowly rose and hovered beneath the dome of the Netherworld Blood Sea Palace.

Styx stood solemnly, bowed slightly, and accepted the investiture.

A beam of purplish-gold light shot out from the divine seal and landed on Styx's brow.

A divine law that perfectly aligns with the origin of the Blood Sea is slowly taking shape.

It was a phantom of a deity standing on a blood lotus and holding karmic fire in his hands, exuding a profound aura of the Blood Sea Path.

After the investiture was completed, a new mark was added to the Star God Seal.

A phantom image of a twelve-grade karmic fire lotus stands alongside a five-clawed golden dragon, a jade unicorn, and a fire phoenix, guarding the divine rune in the center.

With the return of the God of the Blood Sea, the pantheon gains another powerful innate deity.