Nuwa Saw Within Wa Huang Tian

Within Wa Huang Tian, Nuwa saw Lu Changqing wielding the World Origin and grew even more curious about his identity.

On Shouyang Mountain, Taiqing Laozi also became interested in Lu Changqing. Knowing his second brother's temperament well, he understood that anyone capable of asking Yuanshi to act was no ordinary person. "I'll ask my second brother another day."

Muttering to himself, Laozi continued comprehending the Great Dao.

On Western Mount Sumeru, Sage Zhunti was likewise filled with uncertainty. Why was Fellow Daoist Yuanshi willing to open a world for a Grand Unity Golden Immortal? What was so special about this boy?

Although the Two Saints of the West held Saint positions, their cultivation was the weakest among the Six Saints, and their hearts were filled with doubt at this moment.

Though Nuwa had rarely fought in battle, her cultivation had already reached the third level of Sainthood, and her strength could not be underestimated.

As for the foremost among the Six Saints, it was naturally Taiqing Laozi, honored among the Three Pure Ones.

The Two Saints of the West were somewhat weaker in cultivation, so they attached particular importance to opportunities in the Primordial Wilderness.

Seeing Primordial Heavenly Venerate open a Great Thousand World for Lu Changqing, the two Saints immediately took notice.

Jieyin calculated with his fingers and discovered that Lu Changqing's fortune was soaring like a rainbow, while a Merit Golden Wheel faintly appeared behind him. He could not help frowning. "This boy's origins are extraordinary."

After observing closely, Zhunti suddenly understood. "Senior Brother, do you remember the person who received the Heavenly Dao's protection the other day?"

Jieyin nodded, his gaze burning. "With such fortune, he should be brought into our Western Sect."

Zhunti clapped his hands and smiled. "He would be perfect for the position of Deputy Sect Leader."

Many great powers of the Primordial Wilderness were also watching in secret.

Queen Mother of the West sighed softly. "Another person has appeared in the Primordial Wilderness whom no one can afford to provoke."

She then withdrew her divine sense and continued cultivating.

King Father of the East secretly memorized Lu Changqing's appearance, his ambition plain to see. If he could obtain this man's aid, why worry about failing to unify the Primordial Wilderness?

The leaders of the Witch Clan and Demon Clan, Di Jiang and Di Jun, also developed thoughts of recruiting him.

At this moment, Lu Changqing was inspecting Wuji Heaven alongside Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

Yuanshi appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was fixed on those tens of millions of merits.

The moment Lu Changqing took out the Merit Golden Cloud, Yuanshi impatiently accepted it and hurriedly bade farewell. "If Fellow Daoist has any instructions in the future, I will certainly serve you." Before his words had even faded, he transformed into a stream of light and vanished beyond the horizon.

"He lost his composure over a mere ten million merits. It seems even Saints cannot escape worldly desires." Lu Changqing shook his head and chuckled.

Kunpeng quietly pondered, My master treats merit as nothing, yet he does not know how precious these fifty million merits are to me.

If I could receive the blessing of such merit, perhaps I, Kunpeng, could also attain a Saint position!

Back then, he had originally possessed an opportunity to become a Saint.

Yet because Hong Yun gave up his seat, allowing Jieyin and Zhunti to seize the advantage, Kunpeng had missed the Saint position.

Now that he followed Lu Changqing, hope of attaining the Dao had been rekindled within him.

Lu Changqing did not notice Kunpeng's thoughts.

After opening Wuji Heaven, he was considering new ways to spend merit.

Suddenly, heaven and earth changed color, and vast Saintly Might surged from Wuji Peak.

In an instant, purple qi stretched across the sky, auspicious clouds swirled, and countless radiant colors descended.

The laws of the Great Dao manifested, and Saintly Might enveloped mountains and rivers for ten thousand miles.

Before they saw the person, they felt the person's might.

Under the gaze of the two men, the Three Thousand Laws intertwined into a golden rainbow bridge.

Jieyin and Zhunti stepped onto the bridge, crossing time and space to descend upon the summit.

"Jieyin and Zhunti of Mount Sumeru have come to visit Fellow Daoist Changqing!"

Even without them announcing their names, Lu Changqing recognized these two Western Saints—the only two bald men among the Six Saints of the Primordial Wilderness, with faces as thick as **.

"Welcome, Saints." Kunpeng suppressed his old resentment and bowed.

Under Saintly Might, he had no choice but to lower his head.

Lu Changqing merely nodded slightly. "What brings the two of you here?"

With hundreds of trillions of merits upon him and the protection of the Heavenly Dao, even Saints would not dare act rashly.

Jieyin smiled warmly. "We have long heard that Fellow Daoist is extraordinary, and have come specifically to invite you to serve as Deputy Sect Leader of the Western Sect."

Zhunti immediately added, "If you are willing to accept, we have a precious treasure to offer as well."

Lu Changqing chuckled. "I'm afraid the two of you cannot afford me."

The God-Slaying Spear and Tai Xu Creation Banner in his hands were both ultimate treasures. Why would he covet the meager possessions of the West?

Suppressing his displeasure, Jieyin took out the Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Primordial Golden Bamboo Staff. "This treasure specializes in defense and can summon a vajra to protect the body. I hope Fellow Daoist will consider carefully."

The two were full of confidence, believing this gift would be enough to move a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Seeing this Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Lu Changqing found it laughable.

First, he did not lack magic treasures. Second, did a mere Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure deserve to invite him out? They truly underestimated him.

Then he remembered that the Two Saints of the West had always been impoverished. Producing such a magic treasure was already no easy feat for them.

A thought suddenly arose in Lu Changqing's mind. Since they wanted to use a spiritual treasure to invite him, why not turn the tables and use merit to buy their magic treasures?

He broke into a smile. "Rather than invite me, why not name a price and sell this treasure to me?"

The two Saints were stunned upon hearing this.

They had come to recruit someone. How could they sell a magic treasure instead? Moreover, who could afford a Saint's spiritual treasure?

Zhunti's tone turned cold. "Fellow Daoist, do not joke. We sincerely invite you and hope you will not refuse." Saintly Might faintly pressed down, making it difficult for Kunpeng to breathe.

Lu Changqing remained completely composed. "You sincerely wish to invite me, and I sincerely wish to buy it. There is no conflict."

Jieyin darkened his face and put away the treasure. "Hmph, do you take Saints for—"

Before he could finish, Lu Changqing presented five hundred thousand merits in the form of a Merit Golden Cloud. "Wait. I think this treasure is acceptable. I wonder whether five hundred thousand merits are sincere enough?"

The moment the golden cloud appeared, the two Saints were rendered speechless.

Five hundred thousand merits! The Two Saints of the West had always stopped at nothing in pursuit of merit.

For such an opportunity, they would willingly kneel and beg on the ground.

Jieyin instantly plastered on a smile and somehow produced the spiritual treasure again. "Saints do value their dignity, but since Fellow Daoist is so sincere, this can still be discussed."

Kunpeng was left speechless by what he saw.

Five hundred thousand merits were more than enough to exchange for a Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure. Only someone as extravagant as Lu Changqing would be willing to spend so much.

Lu Changqing felt delighted. Sure enough, nothing feels better than crushing people with merit.

Seeing Jieyin preparing to hand over the spiritual treasure, Lu Changqing did not take it.

He felt that five hundred thousand merits might not be the limit, and he wanted to probe further.

Seeing this, the two Saints assumed he found it too expensive and hurriedly said, "If five hundred thousand is too high, we can discuss it further."

"We are not doing this for merit. We merely wish to form a good bond."

In their eyes, how many merits was a Saint's dignity worth? Forget five hundred thousand—even fifty thousand would have been enough to make them sell.

But Lu Changqing waved his hand. "It truly isn't quite suitable."

He raised one finger, and the two Saints hurriedly said, "One hundred thousand will do as well. Consider it the price of forming a bond." They inwardly regretted having been bargained down by four hundred thousand.

Lu Changqing shook his head. "I meant one million."

He took out another five hundred thousand merits in a golden cloud and handed it to the stunned Jieyin.

Kunpeng held his forehead. Master truly is a bargaining genius...

Zhunti stared at the one million merits, his throat tightening. When had they ever seen anyone so lavish?

After recovering, he hurriedly took out another Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure. "Does Fellow Daoist want this one as well? Please take it too."

It was not that Zhunti had no shame. Lu Changqing's offer was simply too high.

Lu Changqing laughed loudly. "Take them! As long as it is a magic treasure, I want them all!"

Faced with such extravagance, the two Saints simply sold every magic treasure they possessed except the Merit Golden Lotus and Six Roots Pure Bamboo.

Looking at the dozens of postnatal and innate magic treasures, Lu Changqing was somewhat disappointed. "I never expected Saints to be so poor."

In the end, he spent only ten million merits to buy everything.

Jieyin and Zhunti looked embarrassed and secretly hated that their foundations were so meager.

What shocked them even more was that Lu Changqing refined all the magic treasures with merit on the spot, not even sparing Low Grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures.

Jieyin could not help saying, "Is Fellow Daoist not wasting merit by doing this?"

Lu Changqing did not care in the slightest. "I have more merit than I can spend. What does it matter if I use some?"

The two Saints were so envious their eyes turned red. They hurriedly bid farewell and returned to Mount Sumeru to enter seclusion.

Watching Lu Changqing transform all the magic treasures into Merit Magic Treasures, Kunpeng's heart was no longer stirred at all:

As expected of the Great Master. In all the world, only he would dare squander merit like this...

Just as he was pondering this, he heard Lu Changqing call out:

"Little Kun, go handle something for me."

Kunpeng immediately bowed and asked:

"What are your orders, Great Master?"

Lu Changqing took out a bamboo scroll and tapped it lightly with his fingertip, writing several lines upon it:

"According to the amounts of merit listed here, announce throughout the Primordial Wilderness that I am willing to exchange merit for all kinds of Spiritual Roots and magic treasures."

When his divine sense swept over the contents of the bamboo scroll, Kunpeng froze where he stood.

Merit Exchange List:

Ultimate Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure (Spiritual Root): Five million merits

High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure (Spiritual Root): Three million merits

Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure (Spiritual Root): One million merits

Low Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure (Spiritual Root): Five hundred thousand merits

Postnatal Ultimate Treasure: Three hundred thousand merits

Postnatal Spiritual Treasure: Fifty thousand to two hundred thousand merits, depending on grade

Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures priced according to grade.

How was this squandering? It was practically bankrupting himself. He truly deserved to be called the Number One Prodigal of the Primordial Wilderness!

Seeing Kunpeng standing there in a daze, Lu Changqing raised a brow and urged, "Why haven't you gone yet?"

Kunpeng suddenly snapped awake, his face full of shock. "Great Master, there are countless magic treasures in the Primordial Wilderness. Is this pricing truly appropriate?"

Lu Changqing smiled calmly. "It is fine. Just do as instructed."

He had originally planned to exhaust all his merit anyway. If he could use this to spend all his hundreds of trillions of merits, it would suit him perfectly.

Seeing his master's prodigal behavior, Kunpeng inwardly ached. If these merits belonged to me, I would have attained Sainthood long ago! With an inward sigh, he ultimately accepted the order and departed.

As a Late Quasi-Saint expert, Kunpeng did not need to personally travel everywhere. With a single divine ability, he spread the news throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

For a time, all beings in the Primordial Wilderness were shaken.

Within Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi wore different expressions after hearing the news.

Zhen Yuanzi sneered. "Using merit to exchange for magic treasures? At such absurd prices? Ridiculous!"

Hong Yun, however, calculated with his fingers and pondered. "The news came from Kunpeng, and its source is Wuji Heaven. Could it be that the master of that Daoist field has some deeper intention?"

The two decided to wait and see for the time being.

Most great powers in the Primordial Wilderness were skeptical—merit was far more precious than magic treasures. Such an exchange was like trading gold for silver, utterly unwise.

Houtu, however, was different.

Upon hearing Lu Changqing's name, she immediately said to the Ancestral Witches, "Elder Brothers, the news may have come from Kunpeng, but its source is Wuji Heaven."

"I trust Fellow Daoist Changqing!"

In the past, Lu Changqing had casually gifted her one hundred thousand merits and even guided the Witch Clan in methods of cultivating the primordial spirit. Houtu trusted him completely.

But Di Jiang frowned and tried to dissuade her. "Little Sister, this matter is strange."

"Sage Yuanshi just opened a Daoist field on Wuji Peak, and now this merit exchange has appeared. There may be a scheme behind it."

"It would be better to wait for now."

Houtu stubbornly refused.

"Since Elder Brothers are uneasy, then I will go investigate first!"

Seeing Houtu's resolute attitude, Di Jiang could only send Xing Tian along to protect her.

Just as Houtu and Xing Tian headed toward Wuji Peak, the three Demon Emperors of the Demon Clan Heavenly Court were also discussing the matter.

"Why did Fellow Daoist Changqing have the Demon Master spread this message? What exactly does he intend?"

Tai Yi had once witnessed Lu Changqing's methods, so he did not question whether the news was true. He merely speculated about Lu Changqing's intentions.

After deducing for a while, Fu Xi frowned slightly. "It is difficult to calculate Fellow Daoist Changqing's true intentions."

Di Jun had another plan. "No matter what Fellow Daoist Changqing's purpose is, we should go show our support."

"This is also a good chance to invite him to join the Demon Clan."

Tai Yi nodded in agreement. "The situation is stable now. With me and the Sovereign of Xi guarding the Heavenly Court, you can go without worry."

Fu Xi calculated again to confirm it. "Fellow Daoist Changqing bears no hostility toward the Demon Clan. This trip will be safe."

At the same time, King Father of the East of East Sea Zifu Prefecture also began making plans.

"With my status as Head of Male Immortals, recruiting a Grand Unity Golden Immortal should not be difficult."

King Father of the East said this to the cultivators under his command.

The cultivators all echoed in agreement. "We are willing to accompany you to Wuji Peak, my lord."

King Father of the East was full of confidence and immediately led the group through the void.

At this moment, the beings of the Primordial Wilderness heard Kunpeng's announcement and immediately erupted into excitement.

Unlike those cautious great powers, ordinary cultivators did not care whether there was some scheme involved.

To them, this was an opportunity that came only once in a thousand years.

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of millions of living beings surged toward Wuji Heaven like a tidal wave.

Those with low cultivation, however, would still need time to arrive.

Wuji Heaven had long since become deafeningly crowded.

Cultivators who lived nearby brought all their possessions to exchange, but unfortunately, most of the treasures they carried were ordinary goods.

As Lu Changqing counted his gains, he could not help shaking his head. "Tens of thousands of treasures only exchanged for ten million merits. What a bunch of paupers."

Kunpeng, who was helping refine magic treasures with tears in his eyes, inwardly complained, Great Master is far too extravagant. He even accepts this trash. Ten million merits have been wasted just like that!

Kunpeng coveted those merits desperately, yet he did not dare make the slightest move—before Lu Changqing spoke, he did not even dare entertain the smallest thought of taking them.

The Heavenly Dao Oath had been sworn. If he defied it in the slightest, his soul would be scattered.

It tormented him endlessly, like forcing a starving beggar to face a table laden with delicacies while allowing him only to stand by and watch.

Just as Kunpeng suppressed his resentment and continued refining the Merit Magic Treasure, a gentle voice sounded:

"Fellow Daoist Changqing, Houtu, Ancestral Witch of the Witch Clan, has come to visit."

Upon hearing this voice, Lu Changqing's earlier gloom was swept away, and delight appeared on his face. At last, a distinguished guest has arrived!

He immediately replied by voice transmission, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, please come in."

Houtu entered Wuji Heaven with Xing Tian.

Within another's Daoist grounds, one naturally had to observe proper etiquette and could not fly about freely.

"Fellow Daoist Changqing, I hope you have been well."

When she arrived outside Longevity Palace, Houtu greeted him with a smile.

Xing Tian, however, watched Demon Master Kunpeng warily and still remained on guard against Lu Changqing.

The matter of exchanging merit for magic treasures and Spiritual Roots seemed strange no matter how one looked at it.