Throughout the entire Primordial world, apart from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the only beings capable of resisting Laozi and Master Tongtian were the two Heavenly Dao Sages of the West.
However, Houtu had no way of moving Dao Ancestor Hongjun. If she could pull that off, she wouldn't need such an elaborate setup; a single word from Dao Ancestor Hongjun could solve every problem, and none of the six Heavenly Dao Sages would dare to defy his will.
"Jieyin and Zhunti also want a share of the netherworld's fortune. I promised that if they help me hold back Laozi and Master Tongtian, I will let them send people to the netherworld to purify evil ghosts," Houtu explained.
Chapter 40