Chapter 189: Ninth on the Body List, Saint Houtu!

Chapter 189: Ninth on the Body List, Saint Houtu!

Under the intense focus and attention of the masses, the ninth place ranking was finally revealed.

On the Body List, a golden silhouette gradually outlined the ranking that everyone was eagerly anticipating.

[Ninth on the Body List: Houtu]

[Chiyou: Hahaha! My Wu Tribe's Houtu, one of the Twelve Ancestral Witches! I didn't expect that the Twelve Ancestral Witches weren't completely wiped out. It seems that even the Heavenly Dao didn't intend to destroy our Wu Tribe. With an Ancestor Witch leading us, the Wu Tribe is destined to revive its glory and regain our former strength!]

[Erlang Shen: What's going on? Wasn't it said that all Twelve Ancestral Witches were long extinct?]

[Emperor Fuxi: It's not that simple. Even if the Heavenly Dao wants to eradicate all Twelve Ancestral Witches, it's no easy feat. Houtu merged with the Six Paths of Reincarnation and ascended to the level of a Saint. She's no ordinary Ancestor Witch anymore!]

[Xuanyuan: So what if she became a Saint? By merging with the Six Paths of Reincarnation, she's heavily restricted. She can no longer leave the Six Paths. A Saint bound by chains—how is that any different from not being a Saint?]

[Taiyi Zhenren: The Six Paths of Reincarnation exist outside the Three Realms and Five Elements. If anyone wants to see Saint Houtu, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven. Only by entering the Six Paths after death might they have a chance to meet her!]

[Sun Wukong: Then even I can't see her! I transcended beyond the Three Realms and Five Elements long ago.]

[Erlang Shen: Why do you always make everything about yourself? How could a grand Ancestor Witch even know a monkey like you? Even if you entered the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Saint Houtu wouldn't bother to meet you.]

[Sun Wukong: Fine! You win! You go see her then!]

[Ancestor Minghe: It seems this list is more than it appears. Even Houtu, who has merged with the Six Paths of Reincarnation, can manifest. I fear that under the Heavenly Dao, there's nothing that can remain hidden.]

[Taiyi Zhenren: If that's true, then where would Saint Hongjun, the foremost under the Heavenly Dao, rank on this list?]

[Sun Wukong: Isn't it obvious? He'd be number one for sure!]

[Bai Ze: Saint Hongjun is unrivaled in every aspect under the Heavenly Dao. His body would undoubtedly be no exception!]

After the ranking disappeared, just like before, a new scene began to emerge from the Body List.

In the grey Six Paths of Reincarnation, a massive figure sat at the center. This figure had a human body and a serpent's tail, six hands behind them and two hands in front, each holding a fierce serpentine creature.

This was none other than Houtu, the Ancestor Witch of Earth from the Twelve Ancestral Witches of old.

After merging with the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Houtu ascended to become a Saint, and her aura had transformed accordingly. However, her appearance as an Ancestor Witch remained unchanged.

The chaotic scene within the Six Paths of Reincarnation unfolded, as countless souls entered the cycle, being orderly directed into six distinct paths. This display also allowed many powerful figures to witness the Six Paths of Reincarnation firsthand.

Houtu, despite being within the Six Paths, felt a slight discomfort at being projected by the Body List. She hadn't expected that even while bound to the Six Paths of Reincarnation, her image could still be manifested.

[Nezha: That's the Six Paths of Reincarnation around her. It looks pretty terrifying, with so many souls entering without resistance.]

[Ancestor Minghe: That's just normal. If you were to come to my Blood Sea, you'd see what real horror looks like!]

[Taiyi Zhenren: Ancestor Minghe, your Blood Sea isn't a place for the living. Why are you trying to deceive my disciple?]

[Tathagata: The Six Paths of Reincarnation seem destined to align with our Western Paradise.]

[Ancestor Minghe: Baldy, what are you plotting this time? Do you even dare touch the Six Paths of Reincarnation? Aren't you afraid the Heavenly Dao will annihilate you?]

[Samantabhadra: Fellow Daoist, there's no need to act rashly!]

[Chiyou: Houtu, the Ancestor Witch, it's good to finally see you. Ever since the Twelve Ancestral Witches perished, our Wu Tribe's situation has worsened. Now, we're just clinging to survival in a small corner.]

[Houtu: The Heavenly Dao has its course. The Wu Tribe is no longer what it once was. Now that the great calamities have passed, and I am bound to the Six Paths of Reincarnation, we should no longer act recklessly. It is best to follow the natural order.]

[Chiyou: So the Wu Tribe is destined to keep struggling on like this?]

[Sun Wukong: Are you stupid? So many Saints have said it already. Houtu is bound to the Six Paths of Reincarnation and can't leave. How is she supposed to help you Wu Tribe members?]

[Xiangliu: Chiyou, give up already. The Wu Tribe will never return to its former state. You're lucky to still have a corner of the world to occupy. Many races were completely wiped out during the Great War of the Wilderness!]

[Chiyou: Cowards! One day, I will reach the heights of the Twelve Ancestral Witches. The Wu Tribe's legacy will never fade, and we will return to our peak!]

[Xiangliu: I'm done arguing with you. If you had even a shred of sense, you wouldn't be spouting such nonsense.]

[Fuxi: Indeed, now is the time for the rise of humanity. It would be best if the Wu Tribe stayed hidden. Otherwise, no one can bear the consequences.]

The Wu Tribe was known for their stubbornness, but after their decline, they came to terms with their weakened state. With the changes in the Heavenly Dao, if they acted as they once did, extinction awaited them.

Now, few like Chiyou still fought, holding on to the delusion of reviving the Wu Tribe's glory.

Even if Houtu wished to help, there was nothing she could do. The Six Paths of Reincarnation were her inescapable fate.

The livestream was short, and after showcasing the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Body List returned to normal, and the scenes vanished.

Houtu remained in the Six Paths, lost in thought. This was the first time she appeared before so many powerful beings since her merger with the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

No one could enter the Six Paths, and few ever saw her besides the souls being reincarnated. Houtu herself wasn't sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing.

[Sun Wukong: This is killing me! The reveals keep getting more intense! There are still a few rankings left, and I'm itching with excitement!]

[Erlang Shen: Even being crushed under a mountain couldn't suppress your impatience. No wonder you're stuck under there!]

[Sun Wukong: Three-Eyed One, looks like you really want a beating. Just wait till I get out; you'll be the first I pummel!]

[Guanyin: Be patient, Wukong. There's no rush. One day, you will be free.]

[Sun Wukong: You don't need to tell me that, acting all fake. If it weren't for your Buddhism's Tathagata, I wouldn't be trapped under this mountain. I've never forgotten that debt. Once I get out, Tathagata won't escape either!]

[Taiyi Zhenren: You arrogant monkey, looks like you'll be staying trapped a bit longer!]