Guarding the River of Time-Chapter 399 - 389: Mastering Reincarnation, History and Future

Chapter 399: Chapter 389: Mastering Reincarnation, History and Future

"Lady Houtu, doesn’t the elder know her?"

Seeing Su Mu’s reaction, Elder Ling expressed his surprise. If the elder does not know Lady Houtu, how could she possibly be helping him???

Every action of a powerful figure is well-considered and not random, especially something as significant as helping find the Reincarnation Ring’s artifact spirit, which could affect the established order of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms.

It is said that if there’s only one person in the entire All Heavens and Myriad Realms who can find the missing reincarnation artifact spirit, that person must be Lady Houtu, the ruler of the Underworld Reincarnation, and the master of the Reincarnation Dao.

Few know the deeds of Lady Houtu, and even fewer know of her existence; only those who have reached a certain level of cultivation can chance upon some information.

Some speculate that Lady Houtu has already completely mastered the Reincarnation Dao, governing the rebirth and reincarnation of all creatures.

Others speculate that Lady Houtu does not exist at all, merely a conscious intelligence born from the Reincarnation Dao.

Still, others speculate that Lady Houtu embodies the Reincarnation Dao. Although she governs it, she cannot leave the Underworld Reincarnation and cannot walk freely, let alone interfere with the world’s course.

Moreover, some speculators believe that Lady Houtu only governs a part of the Reincarnation Dao. This thought stems from fear; they cannot accept that their reincarnation is in the hands of just one person. It’s absurd!

No matter the speculation, they all indicate one truth: the absolute power of Lady Houtu!

....

"Lady Houtu..."

Su Mu rubbed his chin, trying to recall the name, yet among everyone he met, no one was called "Houtu"?

"Can you describe her appearance?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Ling waved his hand and said, "How could I have seen her true appearance?"

No one knows Lady Houtu’s true appearance, as no one has ever seen her!

"Then how did she help you?" Su Mu asked, puzzled as well.

"I happened to catch a glimpse of a hazy and indistinct figure’s aura, and then she directly sent the artifact spirit to me. I never had direct contact with her, nor did I see her true appearance."

Elder Ling slowly replied.

"If I must describe, Lady Houtu was surrounded by a mystical aura of profound yellow," he added.

Hearing the keyword "mystical aura of profound yellow," Su Mu’s pupils suddenly contracted as he remembered!

Indeed, he had encountered a woman in a profound long robe with a stunningly noble appearance who suddenly stopped him and asked a few inexplicable questions.

After responding, she vanished.

Since there wasn’t much interaction, Su Mu didn’t pay much attention. If Elder Ling hadn’t brought it up, he probably would have forgotten her.

For some reason, recalling the profound-robed woman’s face now seemed blurry and indistinct. Given Su Mu’s memory, anything he had seen was usually vividly clear whenever recalled.

Yet, this woman was strangely elusive in Su Mu’s memory, so much so that he couldn’t remember her true appearance anymore. However, if they meet again, he would surely recognize her.

"I remember now; we indeed met," said Su Mu.

Although he had speculated about it, hearing it confirmed made Elder Ling extremely shocked. It seemed like Lady Houtu was secretly assisting Su Mu after all!

Because in the ancient histories of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, there are very few records about Lady Houtu. She never intervenes in any matter within the All Heavens, for once the master of the Reincarnation Dao intervenes, it would bring tremendous upheaval to the entire order of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms!

Unexpectedly, Lady Houtu not only intervened but also favored someone, and that someone was Su Mu!

This is news that could overturn the entire Ten Thousand Realms!

If those in high places got wind of this, how could they possibly sleep soundly?

They might even be jolted awake by nightmares at night!

Thinking of this, Elder Ling felt a dry throat, unconsciously swallowing, feeling a chill running down his spine.

It seemed he accidentally became aware of something he shouldn’t have known.

Some things are better left unknown, for once known, one gets entangled in the unseen fate, unable to escape.

Therefore, the matter of Lady Houtu assisting Su Mu is something he will take to the grave; he would never reveal a single bit!

He is indeed a powerful figure, but only half of one!

True powerful figures can easily control him; for instance, if Lady Houtu knew about his leak, no matter where he fled, he wouldn’t escape death.

Now there is only one way: to steadfastly stand by Su Mu’s side. Once Su Mu’s ship capsizes, he will be capsized along.

One could say, once Lady Houtu pulled him into the game, his fate was sealed, completely bound to Su Mu, already on the ship, and there was no getting off, only sharing in both prosperity and adversity.

Though confused, Elder Ling felt an inexplicable excitement, not knowing where it came from, but he was indeed looking forward to the future!

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"Is she a powerful figure?" Su Mu shifted his tone, asking.

Because at that time, Su Mu didn’t pay much attention.

"Of course!" Elder Ling nodded.

"How powerful?" Su Mu chuckled at Elder Ling’s serious expression, asking further.

"Incredibly powerful!" Elder Ling was a bit stunned by Su Mu’s question, momentarily unsure if he was being teased.

How powerful is she? Don’t you know?

Don’t tell me you don’t know what kind of existence Lady Houtu is?!

"Since she is a powerful figure, she should hear what I have to say."

Saying this, Su Mu stood up, looking toward the waters ahead, and spoke, "Thank you."

Though he didn’t know why Lady Houtu helped him, he felt gratitude was due since she did help.

With that,

A gentle ripple appeared on the water’s surface in front of the wooden boat, spreading continuously as if responding to Su Mu’s thanks.

A true powerful figure indeed!

Because even with Su Mu’s divine sense fully released, he couldn’t detect any aura around, indicating the formidable power of the other party!

Seeing this, Elder Ling also felt waves of astonishment in his heart.

It seemed he unintentionally witnessed a grand historical moment unfold...

"Brother Su, take it."

Elder Ling presented the artifact spirit little snake with both hands to Su Mu.

Su Mu gently lifted the purple little snake. It cooperated well, letting Su Mu hold it with one hand, its bright emerald eyes curiously scrutinizing Su Mu’s face, pupils flashing faint glimmer.

In the next second, Su Mu prepared to place the purple little snake into the stone ring.

Suddenly, Elder Ling abruptly stood up, "Brother Su, wait!"