Honghuang Fuxi: Nuwa, I need your help to cultivate

"The day the war begins—Heavenly Secrets must not be leaked."

This was a highly thought-provoking answer, one that neither the Witch Clan nor the Demon Race wanted to hear.

But they could only listen, because these words came from a Saint.

"We understand."

Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi replied in unison.

Fuxi saw deep unwillingness in the eyes of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, Di Jun, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

"All of you, disperse!"

Hongjun's voice faded into the void, and for a long time afterward, it did not sound again.

"Yes!"

The Twelve Ancestral Witches dejectedly traversed across the Hong Huang World.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Di Jun also transformed into Golden Crows, found Changxi and Xihe waiting for them in the distance, and together flew toward the Sun Star.

Two or three mournful cries of Golden Crows echoed from the void.

The other Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals who had been watching the two races' standoff also began returning to the Hong Huang World—there was no more good drama to see.

Queen Mother of the West stood beside Fuxi and asked, "Daoist Fuxi, earlier you had Eastern Prince Gong meddle in the war between the Witch and Demon races—aren't you afraid the Dao Ancestor will rebuke you?"

Fuxi smiled calmly and said, "Since Eastern Prince Gong likes to boast and has confidence, I naturally wanted to see his abilities."

"I merely raised some doubts or suggestions. Whether he actually intervenes or not is Eastern Prince Gong's own decision."

Upon hearing this, Queen Mother of the West gave Fuxi a long, searching look.

This Fuxi was not only exceptionally powerful but also very wise—a rare trait among the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals of the Hong Huang World.

Seeing that Jieyin and Zhunti had already left, leaving no one to extort, Fuxi said to Nuwa, "There's nothing good to watch now. Let's return to Phoenix Perch Mountain."

Nuwa naturally had no objections and replied, "Alright."

"Sister Nuwa, may I come with you to see Phoenix Perch Mountain?"

Queen Mother of the West asked.

During the three thousand years of enlightenment, Nuwa had often conversed with Queen Mother of the West, and the two had built a friendship, now calling each other sisters.

Hearing that her sister wanted to visit their Dao Field, Nuwa was naturally delighted.

The cultivation life of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal was very dull, and having someone to talk with was something Nuwa welcomed.

"Of course. Elder Brother, what do you think?"

Nuwa answered while looking at Fuxi.

"I have no objections."

Fuxi shrugged.

Though he didn't know if Queen Mother of the West harbored any hidden secrets, as long as she meant no harm to him or Nuwa, making a friend was fine.

If she dared to harm Nuwa or himself, then Fuxi would naturally make her suffer eternal ruin.

Thus, the three traveled together, flying toward the Hong Huang World.

Phoenix Perch Mountain, Fuxi's Dao Field.

In its endless years, Fuxi's Dao Field welcomed its first guest: Queen Mother of the West.

Truth be told, Fuxi wasn't satisfied with the name of this Dao Field, since it was the shared field of him and Nuwa.

But Nuwa absolutely refused to add her own name to it, saying that Fuxi's name sounded better.

Fuxi could only smile helplessly and agree to Nuwa's idea.

"What a fine cave paradise."

Queen Mother of the West, visiting Phoenix Perch Mountain for the first time, was astonished the moment she stepped into the Dao Field by the dense spiritual energy and auspicious aura.

Queen Mother of the West loved making friends and often visited cave paradises and Dao Fields.

But a blessed land like Fuxi's Dao Field, where auspicious aura and spiritual energy gathered thick as mist, was truly rare.

In fact, Fuxi and Nuwa were also surprised, because before they left, the spiritual energy on Phoenix Perch Mountain hadn't been this dense.

However, Fuxi quickly figured out the reason for the concentrated spiritual energy and auspicious aura.

After all, the Chaos Gourd Vine was one of the Ten Innate Spiritual Roots, a darling of heaven and earth that received their favor and rewards.

Thus, around the Chaos Gourd Vine, extremely thick spiritual energy and auspicious aura would naturally gather, significantly improving the entire environment of Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Nuwa looked at Fuxi in confusion and asked, "Elder Brother, is this still our Phoenix Perch Mountain? Did we take the wrong Dao Field?"

Fuxi laughed heartily and said, "All of this is thanks to the gourd vine you planted."

"What about the gourd vine?"

Nuwa still didn't understand the connection between the gourd vine and the abundant spiritual energy here.

"Oh, is the Daoist brother referring to that spiritual root obtained at Buzhou Mountain some time ago?"

The Queen Mother of the West asked curiously.

Fuxi replied, "Exactly."

The Queen Mother of the West nodded, gave a slight smile, and said to Nuwa, "Sister Nuwa, I think I understand now why the auspicious energy in your Daoist Sanctuary is so rich."

So, the Queen Mother of the West explained the wonders of the spiritual root to Nuwa, which basically matched Fuxi's earlier guess.

The Queen Mother of the West praised, "That day near Buzhou Mountain, I also saw the extraordinary phenomenon that spiritual root gave off—very eye-catching. It's only natural it could gather such auspicious energy."

"May I go see that gourd vine?"

"Of course, follow me."

Nuwa led the Queen Mother of the West to visit the Chaos Gourd Vine, leaving Fuxi aside.

Seeing nothing to do, Fuxi prepared to return to his dwelling for cultivation.

But when he looked up at the sky, he noticed three strange clouds circling above Phoenix Perch Mountain.

"Oh? Could it be...?"

Fuxi reached out directly, grabbed the three strange clouds from the high sky, and held them in his hand.

"So it's you?"

Fuxi said with some surprise.

"Senior, we've finally found you!"

Though the three white clouds had no human form, they could already speak human words.

The Three Xiaos' voices carried a sobbing tone, excited yet urgent.

Chapter Forty-Two: The Three Xiaos Beaten, Zhao Gongming Captured

Fuxi asked in confusion, "Three thousand years have passed, why haven't you three undergone Form Transformation yet?"

The Three Xiaos replied, "Senior, we three sisters had already transformed, but we were beaten back to our original forms."

Suddenly, the Three Xiaos remembered something and said, "Senior, this is urgent! Senior Brother Zhao Gongming was taken away by two Daoists. Please go save him. We were also beaten back to our original forms by those two."

"Oh? Who dares bully my disciple and snatch someone away?"

Rage burned in Fuxi's heart. Who was so blind as to commit such a vile deed?

The Three Xiaos tearfully lamented, "Two bald-headed Daoists. We encountered them on our way to Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"Two bald-headed Daoists?"

Sha Qi emanated from Fuxi's body as he said in a deep voice, "Jieyin, Zhunti, you're asking for death!"

With that, Fuxi flicked his fingertip, sending out three beams of immortal light that struck the Three Xiaos' true forms.

After being beaten back to their original forms, the Three Xiaos were in utter despair, having spent thousands of years to achieve Form Transformation.

But when Fuxi's divine light touched their true forms, the three white clouds gradually dissipated, and from within emerged three pure young maidens in colorful skirts.

The Three Xiaos looked at each other, their hearts filled with excitement and joy.

Seeing the three had successfully transformed, Fuxi called Nuwa and the Queen Mother of the West over and said, "That Jieyin and Zhunti actually kidnapped my disciple—truly detestable. I plan to strike at the West, take my disciple back, and teach them a lesson."

"These three maidens are my disciples. Please take care of them for me."

Nuwa asked with some concern, "Elder Brother, are you sure going to the West alone is fine?"

"Yes, Daoist brother. Why not let me go with you?"

The Queen Mother of the West said warmly.

"No need."

Fuxi waved off both of them, saying confidently, "A mere Jieyin and Zhunti—I can handle them alone."

With that, Fuxi transformed into divine light and sped toward the West.

"Elder Brother, be careful!"

Nuwa waved farewell to Fuxi.

A streak of lightning-fast divine light shot past Buzhou Mountain, charging straight toward the western sky.

The Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals near Buzhou Mountain saw this divine light and marveled one after another.

"Such fast divine light—this speed is terrifying!"

"Within that divine light, it seems to be Fuxi."

"Looks like Fuxi is heading West?"

"The West? Isn't that where Jieyin and Zhunti reside?"

"I have a feeling there's going to be a good show."

"Pity, the West is quite far from our Buzhou Mountain. Only someone like Fuxi, who masters the ultimate speed Dao, can travel there so freely."