Li Jing and Lady Yin respectfully bowed and said, "Farewell to the Human Clan’s Saint Envoy!"
Nezha also respectfully called out, "Farewell to the Human Clan’s Saint Envoy."
All the people of Chentang Pass bowed and said, "Farewell to the Saint Envoy!"
The Holy Light disappeared above Chentang Pass, which immediately dimmed, and everyone stood up, feeling lucky to have survived the catastrophe, grateful to have Nezha!
Nezha landed on the street below, looking towards where Ao Bing had died, only to see that Ao Bing’s body had vanished, probably incinerated by the fierce flames he had just conjured. His heart filled with even greater sorrow, for not even a body was left behind.
Bai Jin, accompanied by Little Ao Bing, walked above the East Sea.
Little Ao Bing stole a glance at Bai Jin and tentatively asked, "Master, can I go back now?"
Bai Jin smiled and said, "Go home? Are you perhaps eager to see Nezha?"
Ao Bing shyly nodded and said, "I died in a rush and didn’t get a chance to properly say goodbye."
"Go then! Say farewell to Nezha, and afterward, seek out your master. The Great Tribulation is approaching; let your master enhance your strength."
With joy, Ao Bing called out, "Yes!" and immediately turned to run towards Chentang Pass.
Bai Jin continued forward, his figure twisting and vanishing above the sea.
Within the tranquil Chaos, the figure of Bai Jin suddenly appeared and directly entered Emperor Wa Heaven without any hindrance.
Inside Emperor Wa Heaven, Nuwa stood beneath a divine tree, watching birds glide over the lake, creating ripples on the water surface.
Bai Jin descended and bowed, smiling as he said, "Disciple pays respect to Niangniang. I wish you peace and auspiciousness, Niangniang!"
Nuwa smiled and said, "Rise!"
Bai Jin stood up and smiled, "Is Niangniang enjoying the scenery here?"
Nuwa nodded, "The lake and mountains are indeed most enchanting."
Bai Jin shook his head, "Niangniang’s realm is too profound; I, your disciple, do not understand. In my eyes, nothing in the world is as beautiful as Niangniang."
Nuwa smiled broadly, "You do have a way with words."
"Niangniang, this is truly what I believe, as Heaven and Earth can witness!"
Nuwa laughed without saying a word.
Bai Jin looked around and leapt onto the divine tree, waving his hand to make two branches dance.
Nuwa glanced at Bai Jin then ignored him.
Moments later, a swing hung by vines with interwoven seats appeared.
Bai Jin jumped down from the tree, bowed, and extended his hand, "Niangniang, this swing is a unique piece made by your disciple with all my heart. Please have a seat."
Nuwa smiled faintly, walked towards the swing, and sat on it.
Bai Jin stood behind, gently pushing the swing, allowing Nuwa to sway in the gentle breeze.
Nuwa, thoroughly enjoying herself, said, "Bai Jin, you did well this time."
"Niangniang, actually, I didn’t do much; it was all Nezha by himself. When I first met Lingzhu Zi in the Emperor Wa Heaven, I knew he was not inherently bad, just lacking discipline. Now that Nezha has realized his mistake, it’s all due to his own awakening. I’ve done very little, mostly just watched from the sidelines."
"Taiyi is not a good teacher."
"Perhaps junior brother Taiyi just loves Nezha too much!" Bai Jin casually spoke well of Taiyi.
"I have a pearl long shrouded in dust;
Today as the dust clears, its light outshines rivers and mountains.
I really verse, Bai Jin. What reward would you like?"
Bai Jin hastily said, "Niangniang, your disciple never thought about any reward. Serving Niangniang is an honor."
"Truly don’t want anything?"
Bai Jin chuckled and said, "Well, if Niangniang insists on giving something, your disciple can’t really refuse!"
"Hehe~" Nuwa laughed lightly, joking, "Speak now, or there will be nothing left!"
Bai Jin quickly said, "Yes! Your disciple does have a request."
"Hmm~" Nuwa hummed softly.
Bai Jin solemnly said, "Niangniang, your disciple wishes for two uses of the Mountain and River Map, please grant this."
"Granted!" Nuwa casually agreed.
"Ah, Niangniang, won’t you ask what your disciple plans to do?"
"Why do I need to know? Even if you destroyed the Western Pure Land Town, it would not matter!"
"Niangniang is truly formidable!" Bai Jin sincerely admired.
Bai Jin accompanied Nuwa for a long while, preparing a lavish feast for her before leaving.
After leaving Emperor Wa Heaven, Bai Jin non-stop headed towards the Netherworld.
Below the Eighteen Layers of Hell, at the entrance to the Netherworld, two groups of Witch Clan’s big men guarded, all bowing respectfully as they saw Bai Jin approach.
Bai Jin also nodded to them and entered the Netherworld, heading towards Pingxin Palace.
A big man with two horns flying towards him approached.
The big man bowed joyfully, "Teacher, you’ve come!"
Bai Jin smiled, "Chi You, well done! You’ve become a Great Witch."
Chi You stood up, scratched his head, and said with a simple laugh, "All thanks to Master Xingtian’s teachings."
"Where is Niangniang?"
"Niangniang is at the Iron-eating Forest, I’ll take you there." Chi You led Bai Jin flying downwards.
Bai Jin shifted his expression and asked, "Do you still keep in touch with Xuanyuan?"
Chi You laughed and nodded, "Yes! Xuanyuan is in Fire Cloud Cave, envious of my freedom outside, yet he can’t leave! Hahaha~"
"Have you heard about the three demons of Xuanyuan’s Tomb?"
Chi You thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "No! He never mentioned them. Teacher, I’ll ask Xuanyuan later."