togophonebook Chapter 165 Zixiao Palace Council
Chapter 165 Zixiao Palace Council
Chapter 165 Zixiao Palace Meeting (2)
Styx did not answer, but instead pretended to be deep in thought.
"If you are willing to help me, I will be eternally grateful and will surely repay you handsomely in the future." Nuwa looked at the Styx River in front of her and continued. As long as the Styx River agreed, no one else would use underhanded tricks against Fuxi, and she could do whatever she wanted to rescue Fuxi from the great calamity.
Rescuing Fuxi was no easy task. Firstly, because of the karma Fuxi was involved in, and secondly, because Fuxi was too loyal. In times of crisis, he would never abandon Dijun and Taiyi. Even Nuwa could not force Fuxi to change his mind.
But it is precisely because of Fuxi that it is worth fighting for him. The deep friendship forged over countless years of companionship makes Nuwa unable to abandon Fuxi no matter what.
Moreover, and more importantly, in the primordial world, interests are the primary consideration most of the time. Previously, she allied with the Three Pure Ones because the Three Pure Ones, as great supernatural beings who were the manifestation of Pangu's primordial spirit, had a higher probability of attaining enlightenment. However, now that Styx has attained enlightenment and become a saint, she is a player in the primordial world. For her now, if she had to choose a partner, then cooperating with Styx would be better than cooperating with the Three Pure Ones.
As for the fate of the human race, she can't care about that now.
But before Styx could reply to Nuwa, he heard Hongjun's voice.
"You all, come to Zixiao Palace immediately for a meeting."
"It seems that the Dao Ancestor is planning the Great Tribulation of the Lich and Demon." Styx thought to himself. After all, the saints are far beyond the reach of ordinary beings who are not yet saints. In order to ensure that the Lich and Demon factions perish together, the saints must be subject to some restrictions. Moreover, the best time is now.
"I cannot agree to what Fellow Daoist Nuwa has said. In the midst of the great calamity, cause and effect are in chaos, and who lives and who dies is beyond my control. However, I will not deliberately harm Fellow Daoist Fuxi." Styx looked at Nuwa before him and continued, "The Dao Ancestor has summoned me to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao. If Fellow Daoist has no other important matters, I will go first."
As Styx traveled, he didn't forget to send the Daoist Master to investigate the human race and, incidentally, to spread the Dao among them. He deserved the first share of the merit in establishing the religion.
"In that case, thank you very much, fellow Daoist. My teacher has also summoned us to Zixiao Palace. In that case, I will go with you." Nuwa looked at the Styx River in front of her and said calmly. Her cultivation was not as good as the Styx River's, even after she became a saint. She still owed the Styx River a huge debt of karma. The fact that the Styx River was so polite during today's discussion was already far beyond her expectations.
Now that Styx is a saint, he arrived outside Zixiao Palace in the blink of an eye. At this moment, Haotian and Yaochi have been waiting for a long time at the gate of Zixiao Palace.
Nuwa arrived at the gate of Zixiao Palace a step behind Styx.
"Sage Styx." Haotian and Yaochi looked at Styx and respectfully said in unison.
"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. There is no need for such formality." Styx looked at Haotian and Yaochi. His attitude did not change or become arrogant just because he was now a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal. Firstly, Styx was not that kind of person. Secondly, there might be an opportunity to cooperate when Haotian and Yaochi became Heavenly Emperors in the future.
"The rites cannot be abandoned. Fellow Daoist, you are now a sage, and you bear the responsibility of patrolling the world on behalf of Heaven."
"Please, Your Majesty." Haotian and Yaochi bowed to the Styx River.
The same etiquette carries completely different meanings when Styx was not yet a saint and when he was a saint.
"Please, both of you." Styx smiled gently, then strode into the Purple Cloud Palace.
Although he didn't know why the Dao Ancestor had sent him to Zixiao Palace now, there were two things that Styx was certain of: First, even in the worst-case scenario, if Hongjun had guessed the secret of him possessing the Chaos Pearl, he would never attack him now, because he possessed a large amount of Heavenly Dao merit, which was enough to bind Hongjun, who was in harmony with the Heavenly Dao.
Those who are in harmony with the Way must act in accordance with the Way of Heaven.
Nuwa followed Styx into the Zixiao Palace. Although the two attendants treated Nuwa with great courtesy, they were not as enthusiastic as they were towards Styx.
Upon entering the Zixiao Palace, one sees Hongjun already seated in the main seat. Minghe thought for a moment and then said slowly, "Dao Ancestor, after countless years, this disciple has finally been able to see the holy face of Dao Ancestor once again."
Your disciple respectfully wishes the Dao Ancestor a swift attainment of the Great Dao.
"Um.
"You—not bad." Hongjun nodded, his expression indifferent, without the slightest emotional fluctuation. At this moment, the feeling he gave to Styx was almost exactly the same as the feeling he gave to the Heavenly Dao.
This commendable assessment was given by both Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Primordial Heavenly Dao, given the immense merits of the Heavenly Dao that Styx possessed.
Heaven has no reason to neglect such a blessed and virtuous immortal.
Upon seeing this, Nuwa quickly bowed to Hongjun, but Hongjun's reaction was simply a response without any comment.
"Please wait a moment," Hongjun said to Styx and Nuwa, "the people haven't all arrived yet."
Before long, the Three Pure Ones, Zhunti, and Jieyin arrived at Zixiao Palace one after another. The meeting between them was quite awkward.
When Zhunti and Jieyin saw the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, they were reminded of the day when the Heavenly Court used its power to suppress their Mount Sumeru. The Three Pure Ones were not particularly embarrassed to see Zhunti and Jieyin, but the presence of the Styx River and the sight of the Styx River and Nuwa inside the Zixiao Palace made them unable to help but overthink.
After all, according to their faction, Nuwa was on the side of their Heavenly Court. Why didn't she return to the Heavenly Court to meet them after becoming a saint?
However, since Hongjun was in the main seat and they had not yet attained sainthood, they had to suppress their many doubts for the time being.
"Do any of you have important matters to report?" After everyone was seated and the powerful beings had exchanged greetings, Heavenly Dao Hongjun asked indifferently.
Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Zhunti, and Jieyin looked at each other in bewilderment and asked, "What is the purpose of this report?"
Didn't you, teacher, call us to Zixiao Palace for a meeting?
Now that everyone is here, the Dao Ancestor can give any instructions. Just ask them what they need to do.
"Reporting to the Dao Ancestor, your disciple has something to report." At this moment, a voice rang out, causing the Dao Ancestor's six disciples to change their expressions.
It is the River Styx.
At this moment, Styx spoke, causing the disciples of the Dao Ancestor to wonder if there was some hidden opportunity in this question that they hadn't seen, and Styx had gotten there first again.
After all, Styx truly understood the Way of Heaven and the thoughts of the Dao Ancestor.
"Tell me," said Hongjun of the Heavenly Dao, his tone still calm.
"This disciple has come to report on a personal matter and an official matter," Styx said, looking at Hongjun in the main seat.
"How can you discuss private matters during a meeting at Zixiao Palace?" Upon hearing this, Yuanshi frowned and sensed something was amiss. However, since Minghe was now a sage, and a sage speaking to the representative of the Heavenly Dao was not qualified to interrupt, even if he was a disciple of the Dao Ancestor and a powerful being transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu.