Nuwa Creates Humans
Seeing that she seemed to understand but not quite, Zhou Ming didn't explain further. His expression turned serious as he said, "Alright, let's go back now."
"When Fellow Daoist Nuwa created humans, the twelve of you were by her side."
"If Heavenly Dao truly disregards everything and comes to cause trouble while I Attain the Primordial Chaos..."
"You shall immediately form the Twelve Capital Gods and Demons Formation, summon the Father God's Will, and... cut Him down!"
Upon Houtu, Houtu's expression turned solemn. She nodded vigorously and solemnly replied, "Brother, rest assured! We will never allow the Heavenly Dao to interfere with your Attain the Primordial Chaos!"
Zhou Ming nodded slightly. "This is just in case."
In my opinion, Heavenly Dao might not actually dare to intervene.
"After all, getting another blow from the Father God's axe is no laughing matter."
A moment later, the two returned to the front hall of the Pangu Hall.
Houtu handed over the still verdant Innate Gourd Vine, along with the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil at its roots and the ancient Creation Cauldron, to Nuwa.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, here are the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and the Creation Cauldron you requested."
Nuwa accepted the Creation Cauldron and the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil with mixed feelings.
Her gaze fell on the Innate Gourd Vine, and her delicate eyebrows rose slightly. She carefully removed the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil from the root of the Gourd Vine, and then intended to return the Gourd Vine to Houtu.
In her view, creating humans only requires the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and the Creation Cauldron; although this Gourd Vine is extraordinary, it seems to be of Taishang use.
"Fellow Daoist Houtu, I have retrieved the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, but as for the Gourd Vine..."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Ming interrupted her.
"Fellow Daoist, please take this for now," Zhou Ming said. "Perhaps this Gourd Vine will come in handy when you are creating a human."
Nuwa was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
She had intended to say that the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and the Creation Cauldron were sufficient, and although the Gourd Vine was also Innate Spiritual Root, it seemed to offer no direct benefit in the creation of humans.
But then I thought about it again. Zhou Ming's actions have always been unfathomable, so there must be a reason why he said that.
This guy can be really ruthless when he's trying to scam people, but his advice often contains hidden ulterior motives.
Could it be... that this Gourd Vine has some other wonderful use in the process of creating humans that she is unaware of?
After a moment's hesitation, she put away the Gourd Vine as well. "Since you say so, fellow Daoist, then it would be impolite to refuse."
Seeing that Nuwa accepted the gift, Zhou Ming smiled and asked, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, when and where do you plan to begin Zaohua the Human Clan?"
Nuwa pondered for a moment, then replied, "I plan to go to the East Sea Coast to create humans. There, life is vibrant and full of Spiritual Qi, suitable for the birth of new life."
"As for the timing... the sooner the better. I plan to set off now. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"
"The East Sea Coast?" Zhou Ming pondered for a moment. "Alright. Let's set off now."
Having said that, he turned to the other Twelve Ancestral Witches and instructed them, "Di Jiang, Zhu Rong, Gong Gong... you will all come with me to the East Sea Coast to protect Fellow Daoist Nuwa."
Upon hearing this, the Ancestral Wu, including Di Jiang and Zhu Rong, responded with resounding applause, their voices echoing throughout the hall. "Yes, elder brother!"
They had been itching to get started. What could be better than witnessing the birth of a completely new race and also supporting their elder brother's "proving-the-path" drama?
Zhou Ming looked at Nuwa again and made a "please" gesture. "Fellow Daoist, let's set off now."
Nuwa nodded slightly. "Good."
The group, in a grand procession, left the Pangu Hall and headed straight for the East Sea.
On the East Sea Coast.
Nuwa took a deep breath and addressed the assembled shamans, "Fellow Daoists, I am about to begin creating humans."
Di Jiang, Zhu Rong, and the other Ancestral Wu all looked at Nuwa and replied in deep voices, "Fellow Daoist, please."
Their voices carried a hint of curiosity and anticipation; after all, witnessing the birth of a completely new race was a first for them as well.
Nuwa turned her gaze to Zhou Ming.
Zhou Ming simply looked at her calmly, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.
Having received a response, Nuwa no longer hesitated.
With a flick of her wrist, the three essential materials for creating humankind —the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, the Three Lights Divine Water, and the Creation Cauldron —emerged one after another, exuding a profound aura.
Nuwa first took out a handful of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, mixed it with the Three Lights Divine Water, and then placed it into the Creation Cauldron for a slight refining.
The rosy light within the cauldron flowed and swirled, and the soil gradually became imbued with a spiritual quality.
She extended her slender fingers and began to meticulously sculpt the shape.
She sculpted it with utmost care, striving for perfection in every detail.
The first clay figure was incredibly lifelike, as if it had been created by nature itself.
Soon, a lifelike little clay figure took shape in her hands.
She gently blew a breath of magic onto the little clay figure, and the clay figure grew in the wind, transforming into a living creature that looked around the world with a blank expression.
"Not bad, not bad." Nuwa looked at her first creation and nodded in satisfaction.
Then came the second, the third...
After making three thousand, Nuwa frowned.
"This speed... is far too slow."
If we keep making them one by one, how much time would it take to create 129,600?
A thought flashed through her mind, and she remembered the Innate Gourd Vine that Zhou Ming had specifically asked her to accept.
No wonder that guy insisted on carrying it himself!
So that's what they were waiting for!
Nuwa no longer hesitated and took out the still lush and verdant Innate Gourd Vine.
Immerse it in the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil mixed with the Three Lights Divine Water, then give it a gentle shake!
In an instant, countless mud droplets flew out, landing and transforming into vibrant creatures, chirping and full of energy.
"Just as I thought!" Nuwa's face lit up with joy. This efficiency was much faster than kneading them one by one!
Nuwa was overjoyed and a smile appeared on her face.
As she swung the Gourd Vine, concealed beneath her wide sleeves, her left hand silently parted a small portion from the clump of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and hid it inside her sleeve.
While she was "throwing" people away in batches with Gourd Vine, she was secretly kneading an extra little clay figure in her sleeve.
She already had a plan in mind.
Although I promised Zhou Ming I would build the 129,601st Person, could I openly and legitimately build one more?
She doesn't have the guts!
The Wu Clan is not afraid of the Heavenly Dao, but Nuwa is!
To be able to sneakily pinch an extra one from her sleeve like that is already incredibly audacious!
What if Zhou Ming fails to attract the attention of the Heavenly Dao?
Without hesitation, she crushed the unformed clay figure in her sleeve!
When I was creating humans, my hands had some mud on them, and I was just idly playing with it in my sleeves. That makes sense, right?
As for that the 129,601st Person?
Who said that? I don't know! That's not true!
I, Nuwa, following the will of Heaven and strictly adhering to the instructions of Heavenly Dao, created only 129,600 Human Clan!
Don't you dare slander me! You'll be the first person I beat up after I become a saint!
Thinking of this, Nuwa felt much happier, and she swung the Innate Gourd Vine with even more vigor.
One vibrant life after another was born in her hands.
These newborn Human Clan, though weak, were full of intelligence, curiously observing this brand-new world.