Xuan Wazi passed down a world-shaking Dao lineage to the human race, drawing the blessing of hundreds of millions of humans' fortune. That vast spectacle and the surging waves of fortune had long since alarmed the great powers present.
Nuwa stood quietly to one side, strange light flickering in her beautiful eyes. As she looked at Xuan Wazi, her feelings were rather complicated. Though this fellow often acted wild and unruly, leaving people torn between laughter and tears, and was even somewhat "Not Being a Person," what he had done this time—whether lending treasures and gifting land or imparting the Dao without reserve—was indeed a grace akin to giving the human race new life. Even she, the Lord of Creation, had to acknowledge this favor. In particular, Xuan Wazi had not hoarded his knowledge. He had even passed down a Great Dao that pointed directly toward Hunyuan, though he had held some things back. Such generosity could not be called anything less than astounding. The slight embarrassment and annoyance she had felt over the title "Holy Father" had faded considerably, replaced by genuine recognition and gratitude.
Fuxi stood beside Nuwa, holding the Innate Eight Trigrams Disk as his fingers subtly calculated. His face was filled with astonishment and gravity. He could not divine Xuan Wazi's origins or future; all was chaos. Yet he could clearly see that, because of Xuan Wazi's teachings, the human race's fortune had been infused with boundless vitality. Its formerly weak flame of fortune suddenly surged upward. Though it still could not compare with the witches and demons, it had already taken firm root and displayed vigorous growth and limitless potential! Xuan Wazi's own fortune had also become tightly intertwined with that of the human race, turning exceptionally deep and stable. This man... is truly unfathomable. My sister's attainment of the Dao and the birth of the human race both seem to be connected to him in countless ways... Fuxi thought, raising his estimation of Xuan Wazi to the highest level.
As for Tongtian, Hong Yun, and Zhen Yuanzi, the shock in their hearts was beyond words.
Sect Master Tongtian held the Qingping Sword in his arms, his upright figure standing like a drawn blade. His sharp gaze remained fixed on Xuan Wazi, as though he wished to see through him completely. A Great Dao inheritance that pointed directly toward Hunyuan! Even he, one of Pangu's Orthodox Lineage and one of the Three Pure Ones, who had inherited Pangu's legacy and held Primordial Violet Qi in his grasp, had yet to completely comprehend the opportunity to become a saint! Yet Xuan Wazi, this mysterious and bizarre fellow, had not only raised his cultivation to the great perfection of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, just half a step away from Hunyuan Grand Unity, but had even produced such a systematic Great Dao inheritance capable of allowing an entire race to cultivate all the way to Hunyuan! Such foundations, such boldness, were simply unheard of! Great Dao of Strength... Nine-Nine Profound Origin Dao Scripture... Tongtian silently recited. His Dao of Severing Heaven pursued that slim chance of transcendence, and now he sensed within the Nine-Nine Profound Origin Dao Scripture the intent of the Dao of Strength—to shatter all restraints. It faintly resonated with his own Dao.
Ancestor Hong Yun's face, always wearing a kindly smile, was now filled with envy, amazement, and an indescribable bitterness. He looked at Xuan Wazi, whose aura was as deep as the sea, then at the human race below, now brimming with endless vitality after receiving the inheritance, and finally at himself. They had both been guests at Zixiao Palace and had both received Primordial Violet Qi. Yet after countless epochs, Xuan Wazi had already reached Hunyuan perfection, become the Holy Father of the human race, gained the blessing of an entire race's fortune, and possessed limitless prospects. And himself? He was still wandering at the early stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal. Primordial Violet Qi remained obscure and difficult to comprehend, while the chance to become a saint seemed distant and without end. The contrast was simply too cruel. He unconsciously touched his brow. There was no gourd mark there, because Xuan Wazi had been Not Being a Person and snatched away all the Seven Treasures Gourds. Thus, he possessed no spiritual treasure like the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd. The divine ability he was famed for was instead his self-cultivated innate divine art, the "Hong Yun Soul Scattering Divine Light." At this moment, he only felt empty inside.
Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi had an ancient, steady countenance, yet even the hand stroking his long beard paused slightly. He was close with Hong Yun and knew well the plight of his old friend. He also sighed over the uncertainty of his own path ahead. He guarded Longevity Mountain and possessed the Ginseng Fruit Tree, considering himself blessed with profound fortune. Yet compared to Xuan Wazi's ability to casually produce a Great Dao pointing directly toward Hunyuan and draw the blessing of an entire race's fortune, he was simply insignificant by comparison. Heaven and earth are unpredictable; creation toys with men... he sighed inwardly. His assessment of Xuan Wazi rose once more. This man absolutely could not be treated lightly. There had to be a heaven-shaking secret behind him.
After Xuan Wazi finished imparting the Dao, settled his aura, and returned with a satisfied smile, Tongtian, Hong Yun, and Zhen Yuanzi exchanged glances, suppressed the turmoil in their hearts, and stepped forward.
"Congratulations to Junior Sister Nuwa for attaining the Hunyuan Dao, gaining great freedom, and transcending the mundane!" The three first solemnly congratulated Nuwa once more. This was the respect due to a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Nuwa gave a slight nod in return. Her saintly might naturally flowed forth, yet carried a trace of calm gentleness.
Then, the gazes of all three fell squarely upon Xuan Wazi, their expressions incomparably complicated.
Ancestor Hong Yun was the most straightforward and least able to hide his words. He let out a long sigh, the envy on his face nearly overflowing, and cupped his hands toward Xuan Wazi. His voice carried a touch of bitterness, but also heartfelt admiration. "Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Xuan Wazi as well... Not only has your cultivation reached Hunyuan perfection, leaving you half a step from Hunyuan Grand Unity, but you have now become the Holy Father of the human race and enjoy the fortune of an entire race. Your future is immeasurable... Ah, but look at Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi and me. We are still wasting our years at the early stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal, our futures shrouded in confusion, not knowing where the road lies..." By the end, his tone had become exceedingly desolate.
Zhen Yuanzi also stroked his beard and nodded, looking solemnly at Xuan Wazi. This time, he lowered his stance even further, and his voice became more sincere. "Fellow Daoist Xuan Wazi, the depth of your fortune and the richness of your foundations truly leave us in awe and ashamed of our own inferiority. Your knowledge is vast, beyond that of ordinary people. Do you perhaps have any insightful advice regarding the paths ahead of us? I hope you will not begrudge us your guidance and dispel our confusion." He directly placed Xuan Wazi in the position of a guide.
Even Sect Master Tongtian, who had always been proud and sharp-edged, merely folded his arms and said nothing. Yet his bright, piercing eyes remained fixed on Xuan Wazi, filled with inquiry and expectation. Clearly, he too wished to hear what startling words Xuan Wazi might speak. Xuan Wazi's imparting of the Dao had revealed a height and breadth of "Dao" that had already earned Tongtian's serious regard.
Xuan Wazi looked at these three famous great powers of the Primordial World, now gazing at him eagerly like students seeking the Dao, and the satisfaction in his heart reached its peak. He had just received enormous benefits and was in an excellent mood, so he did not mind offering a little "guidance." Of course, he would not accept a single bit less than the benefits he was owed.
He put on a show of clearing his throat, and that frivolous smile appeared on his face once again. His gaze swept across Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi as he drawled, "Guidance... Hehe, easy, easy. I have always enjoyed helping others, especially friends."
He deliberately stretched out his words, watching the flames of hope reignite in Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi's eyes before abruptly changing his tone. Rubbing his fingers together, he revealed an exceedingly mercenary yet teasing grin. "But, you know, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed lightly. The Great Dao is not passed on lightly, and the Dharma is not transmitted to a third party. Guidance concerning the chance to attain the Dao carries no small karmic burden... Shouldn't you two fellow Daoists show some sincerity? For example, owe me a karma neither too large nor too small? If I have any requests in the future, you two cannot keep making excuses to refuse."
Ancestor Hong Yun was desperate to seek the Dao. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately slapped his chest and promised, "As we should! Absolutely as we should! Fellow Daoist Xuan Wazi, so long as you are willing to guide me and help me glimpse the path ahead, I, Hong Yun, swear here that I will owe you an enormous karma! Should you command me in the future, so long as it does not violate my true heart, Hong Yun will have no objections!" For the sake of attaining the Dao, he was truly going all out.
Seeing Hong Yun act thus, Zhen Yuanzi knew that this was an inevitable price. His nature was steadier, but he too solemnly nodded and said, "The same goes for Zhen Yuanzi. If Fellow Daoist can resolve our doubts, this favor shall surely be repaid. Heaven and earth shall bear witness."
"Hahaha, good! Straightforward!" That was exactly what Xuan Wazi had wanted to hear. He immediately beamed with delight, feeling that he had not only profited from the human race this time, but had also invested in the "futures" of Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi in advance.
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