The women calling out above the Blood River are precisely the seventy-two Princesses nurtured from the Nether River.
Their mother, Wu Demon, is a female figure forged by the Old Ancestor Nether River in imitation of Nuwa, and is also known as the Mother of the Asura Clan.
She usually resides in the palace along the riverbank and rarely reveals herself.
This time, she personally emerged to discuss with the Old Ancestor Nether River, saying, "The Buddhist Sect harbors ill intentions, always seeing our Asura Clan as a thorn in their side. How could they easily cooperate with us? I fear they intend to use us as a shield for their tribulations, deliberately employing our hands to block their karma."
The Old Ancestor Nether River nodded, saying, "I understand, we would not offend the Human Realm or Western Heaven. Let this youngster have his opportunity and then return."
