On the East Sea Shore, humanity grew increasingly prosperous. Five Epochs had passed, and the Shanhe Sheji Tu now completely covered one-fifth of the Eastern Primordial World.
After that, Nuwa quietly withdrew her divine powers, leaving the Shanhe Sheji Tu as it was.
Humanity's path ahead was destined to be full of hardships, but they would ultimately have to walk it themselves. True strength had never come from relying on a Saint's protection, but from continuous self-growth.
The Witch Clan and Demon Clan watched Nuwa's actions with more than a few grievances in their hearts. Yet they did not dare reveal their hatred. Wherever the Shanhe Sheji Tu spread, they had to relocate in advance. As for seeking justice from a Saint, was that not the same as courting death?
Within Grand Unity Palace, Li Fan's gaze pierced through the barriers of the Prehistoric Universe and stared directly into the depths of the Blood Sea. The aura of Reincarnation around Houtu had grown increasingly dense. The Earthly Dao was about to help Houtu attain the Dao.
Because of the Nine Paths of Reincarnation, Houtu had borrowed his Hongmeng Measuring Ruler. He wanted to see what arrangements the Earthly Dao had made.
After calculating carefully, Li Fan realized that he seemed to have become a "treasure-lending boy." The Creation Green Lotus was with Nuwa. The Karma Red Lotus went without saying—it was with Xihe. Because of the Nine Paths of Reincarnation, the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler was with Houtu.
At present, only the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl and the Pure World White Lotus remained on him. It seemed he had to find some Hongmeng Purple Qi and elevate the white lotus as well.
Of course, lending treasures had its benefits too. Li Fan could receive most of the true meanings of the Great