The Primordial Era's First Saint

The merit covering tens of thousands of feet was divided into five portions. Approximately seventy percent fell to Nuwa, ten percent to the Gourd Vine, and another ten percent was dispersed among the newly born Human Race.

The last ten percent of merit headed towards Li Peng, but he did not accept it. He merely waved his hand, guiding it into Nuwa's body.

Nuwa sensed Li Peng's actions and was moved. Merit was something all beings in the Primordial Era sought, yet Li Peng unhesitatingly gave it to her, showing how much he valued her.

For a moment, Nuwa's emotions surged as she was immersed in this warmth.

Seeing her distracted, Li Peng reminded her, "Quickly use this merit to comprehend the Law of Creation!"

Only then did Nuwa gather her senses and focus on refining the merit.

As the merit was continuously refined, her comprehension of the Law of Creation rapidly increased.

Seventy percent, eighty percent, ninety percent...

As Nuwa's understanding of the law deepened, the Primordial Violet Qi continued to merge into her Primordial Spirit.

During the integration of the Primordial Violet Qi, the Law of Creation seemed to clearly present itself before Nuwa, allowing her to comprehend it.

In an instant, Nuwa's speed of comprehending the Law of Creation increased once more.

[Force City, Force City One, Force City Two, Ninety-Nine Percent, Earth Complete.]

When Nuwa comprehended the Law of Creation to the point of "Sage Complete," an aura unique to a Saint emanated from her.

Although Nuwa had become a Saint through the law, the merit from creating humans had not been exhausted and about half of it remained within her.

Nuwa did not greedily try to advance her realm directly using the merit. Instead, she stored it away.

After completing all this, Nuwa looked up to the heavens and declared:

"My name is Nuwa. I have now become a Saint. Let all beings bear witness."

As her voice fell, the entire Primordial Era resounded with heavenly music, flowers rained down, golden lotuses sprang from the earth, and auspicious energy permeated heaven and earth.

Countless powerful beings in the Primordial Era felt this majestic pressure. Those who had not yet attained Quasi-Saint status were all pressed to the ground.

Even Quasi-Saints, unless protected by Supreme Treasures, had to bow their heads under the pressure of a Saint empowered by the Heavenly Dao, respectfully paying homage in the direction of Nuwa's sanctification.

At the same time, countless beings throughout the Primordial Era knelt towards Buzhou Mountain, chanting in unison:

"Congratulations to Empress Nuwa for proving the Dao and becoming a Saint! From now on, you shall be impervious to all tribulations and eternally immortal!"

The sound waves grew layer by layer, seeming to sweep across the entire Primordial Era.

When Nuwa withdrew her pressure, the many humans finally regained their senses and shouted, "Congratulations to Holy Mother for proving the Dao and becoming a Saint! From now on, you shall be impervious to all tribulations and eternally immortal."

Li Peng witnessed the scene of Nuwa becoming a Saint and, recalling his own experience of achieving Hunyuan, couldn't help but shed tears.

The grandeur was simply worlds apart!

When Li Peng achieved Hunyuan, the Heavenly Dao showed no reaction.

But when Nuwa became a Saint, myriad phenomena appeared, and all spirits offered their congratulations.

"Alas, in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao, this Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal is simply like an illegitimate child.

But a Saint is like a beloved child, with grand celebrations and the ability to borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao. As long as the Heavenly Dao exists, a Saint is immortal!

The difference in treatment between a Hunyuan Tai Luo Golden Immortal and a Saint in the Primordial Era is truly too vast," Li Peng sighed.

Despite his complaints, there was no hint of regret on his face.

Moreover, Li Peng still possessed a strand of Primordial Violet Qi. If he truly wished to become a Saint, he could do so at any time.

In the Azure Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun opened his eyes once more, his aura rapidly ascending.

After a moment, the aura around him gradually calmed down.

"Nuwa has already proven the Dao and become a Saint. Once the Three Pure Ones, Zhunti, and Jieyin also become Saints, the Heavenly Dao will be complete! At that time, the Heavenly Dao's power will greatly increase. I shall see just who it is that is secretly causing trouble in the Primordial Era," Dao Ancestor Hongjun said indifferently.

With that, Dao Ancestor Hongjun once again immersed himself in the realm of enlightenment.

Kunlun Mountain

"Hmph! Among my fellow disciples, it's actually a woman, Nuwa, who has become a Saint first. This is truly infuriating!" Upon learning of Nuwa's sanctification, Yuanshi exclaimed in anger.

"Silence! Junior Sister Nuwa has already attained the Saint position. If you mention her name, she will sense it. Know that below a Saint, all are ants. You, Yuanshi, have not yet become a Saint!" Laozi sternly rebuked.

Yuanshi immediately fell silent upon hearing Laozi's words.

He knew very well that if Nuwa wanted to crush him now, it would be as easy as lifting a hand. If he truly angered Nuwa and provoked her retaliation, could the Three Pure Ones resist?

Clearly not!

Thinking of this, beads of cold sweat began to form on Yuanshi's forehead.

Western Spirit Mountain

"I never expected fellow Daoist Nuwa to prove the Dao first. I originally thought it would be that detestable fellow Li Peng," Zhunti said with a look of emotion.

"Indeed! I also did not expect the second to become a Saint to be Nuwa! However, Nuwa and Li Peng are of the same group. Her becoming a Saint now is not good news for us," Jieyin said with a solemn expression.

"Precisely! It seems that before we prove the Dao and become Saints, we must not offend Li Peng again," Zhunti nodded in agreement.

North Sea

Hearing the sound of Nuwa achieving sainthood, Kunpeng's face showed anxiety, as he had no clue about how to achieve the Dao.

Heavenly Court

"Big Brother! Nuwa has actually become a Saint! It seems the Primordial Violet Qi can indeed help one quickly attain sainthood!" Eastern Emperor Tai Yi's eyes shone with brilliance.

"Indeed! Nuwa's cultivation has always been inferior to ours. The reason she could quickly attain sainthood must be due to the effect of the Primordial Violet Qi," Di Jun stated decisively.

"Exactly!" Eastern Emperor Tai Yi responded.

"It seems we must also find a way to improve our combat strength. Otherwise, once those mighty beings who were bestowed with Primordial Violet Qi all become Saints, our Demon Clan's ambition to dominate the Primordial Era will be restricted everywhere," Di Jun said in a deep voice.

"Big Brother! Why don't we go and snatch a strand of Primordial Violet Qi?" Eastern Emperor Tai Yi suggested.

Di Jun pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright."

"Then, Big Brother, do you think we should seize it from Li Peng or Kunpeng?" Eastern Emperor Tai Yi asked with great interest.

"Foolish! Of course, we should seize it from Kunpeng! We cannot touch Li Peng right now. You must know, behind him..."

"However, with Nuwa, a Saint, as his backing, he is ultimately not someone we can easily provoke," Di Jun said with a solemn expression.

"Alright, I will make arrangements now," Eastern Emperor Tai Yi replied with a smile.

"Wait a moment," Di Jun suddenly called out to him.

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi turned back, puzzled, "Does Big Brother have any other instructions?"

"This matter must be carried out in secret. There are quite a few mighty beings watching Kunpeng right now. We must strike with a single blow," Di Jun said sternly.

At the same moment, Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, Minghe, and the Twelve Ancestor Witches, along with other mighty beings, were also discussing Nuwa's attainment of sainthood.

Foot of Buzhou Mountain

"Congratulations, Sister Nuwa, on proving your Dao and becoming a Saint," Li Peng said with a smile.

"Likewise, likewise," Nuwa returned the greeting with a smile.

"Sister Nuwa, why don't we move the Human Race away from this place?" Li Peng suddenly suggested.

"Why is that?" Nuwa asked, confused.

"There are many powerful races surrounding Buzhou Mountain, not to mention the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court is situated on the peak, and the Witch Clan's main base is not far away. If the two clans were to go to war, the Human Race might be affected," Li Peng explained.

Nuwa pondered for a moment, "According to Brother Li's opinion, where should the Human Race be settled?"

Li Peng thought for a moment, "The coast of the East Sea is quite suitable. The creatures there have ordinary cultivation, but the produce is extremely abundant, which is perfect for the nascent Human Race to recuperate and grow."

"Why not bring them directly back to Three Immortal Island?" Nuwa pressed.

Li Peng sighed inwardly: Although he wanted to settle the Human Race on Three Immortal Island, he feared the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun would not permit it. As soon as the thought arose, it was detected by the Heavenly Dao.

However, he calmly replied, "If the Human Race were to reside on Three Immortal Island for too long, how would they experience the storms and see the world? How can an unpolished race grow strong?"

Nuwa nodded upon hearing this, "Then, as Brother Li said, we will move to the coast of the East Sea."

Li Peng waved his wide sleeve, summoning the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda and collecting the entire Human Race within it. He then tore through the void with Nuwa and headed directly towards the coast of the East Sea.

In an instant, the two appeared on the coast of the East Sea.

Li Peng gazed at the vast sea and sky, his emotions surging: In the past, Hongjun mentioned that all below Saints were ants. Today, he finally understood the power of being close yet far apart; indeed, they were as different as heaven and earth.

After a moment of emotion, Li Peng waved his hand and released the Human Race from the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda.

Looking at the dense Human Race, he said to his clone, "In the name of the Human Race's Holy Father, I officially appoint you as the Clan Leader of the Human Race. From now on, lead the Human Race towards prosperity."

"Thank you, Holy Father," the clone replied, feigning gratitude.

Li Peng felt slightly uncomfortable hearing his clone call him Holy Father, but to conceal it from the mighty beings of the Primordial Era, he had to continue this act.

Below, the Human Race members bowed to the clone, "Greetings, Clan Leader!"

The cheers erupted one after another, clearly showing the Human Race's joy at having a leader.

At the same time, as the entire Human Race acknowledged the clone as their Clan Leader, a system prompt sounded in Li Peng's mind:

"Ding! Congratulations to the host's clone for becoming the Clan Leader of the Human Race, completing Choice Two!

Reward obtained: Clone's aptitude increased by one level, Supreme Acquired Spiritual Treasure Martial Dao Heavenly Stele!"

As soon as the system's voice faded, Li Peng saw his clone flash with light, ascending from the Earth Immortal realm to the Heavenly Immortal realm.

His aptitude also improved from top-tier Acquired Divine Being to lower-tier Innate Divine Being.

Although this aptitude seemed ordinary to Li Peng, it was a huge improvement for the clone.

Nuwa watched all this in astonishment, not understanding why merely appointing a Clan Leader would cause the clone's strength to increase.

She looked at Li Peng curiously, hoping for an explanation.

But Li Peng ignored her, only saying to himself, "This is the Supreme Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele. I bestow it upon you today.

I hope you will lead the Human Race to strive for self-improvement and become stronger day by day, securing a place for them in the Primordial Era."

With that, Li Peng took out the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele and handed it to the clone.

"Thank you, Holy Father," the clone expressed his gratitude again.

Li Peng nodded, then took Nuwa and left.

After Li Peng and Nuwa left, the clone suddenly remembered that the main body had not yet given him a name.

However, upon recalling the main body's naming style, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

The Self-Corpse was named White Lotus Daoist, the Evil Corpse was named Daoist Black Lotus, and the Good Corpse was named Daoist Jinlian—

All named after the items used to sever the corpses.

If that were the case, what should he be called?

Mudman Daoist?

Bustling Daoist?

Three Lights Daoist?

In an instant, countless names flooded Li Peng's clone's mind.

Suddenly, he felt that it was a good thing the main body hadn't named him.

If he had actually used one of those names, he would have wanted to die.

Why not take the opportunity while the main body was gone and name himself?

Hmm, that's a good idea!

So, what should he be called?

Since I am Li Peng's clone, I naturally bear the surname Li.

Moreover, the main body bestowed the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele upon me, ordering me to create the martial path and lead the Human Race to prosperity—

Therefore, I shall be called Li Wu!

Having decided on a name, Li Peng's clone no longer hesitated and immediately snapped out of his contemplation.

Li Wu raised his head and saw that the surrounding humans were still naked, **. He couldn't help but frown and sigh, "The Human Race is newly born and ignorant. There will be much to do in the future."

Over the next year, Li Wu taught the Human Race skills such as making clothes, drilling wood for fire, building houses, setting traps, and weaving nets to catch fish, laying the foundation for human civilization.

During this period, Li Wu gained a large amount of merit, but he did not use it to improve his cultivation. Instead, he saved it all.

With his efforts, the Human Race's Three Ancestors, who were originally prominent in human history, were now unknown. Even Li Wu could not distinguish who they were.

After all, the names of the Three Ancestors came from their achievements.

On a high mountain not far from the human settlement, Li Peng and Nuwa were quietly observing the development of the Human Race.

"Your clone is truly remarkable. He knows so much, and the Human Race has progressed so quickly in just one year," Nuwa praised.

Li Peng smiled slightly, "Are you relieved now?"

Nuwa nodded, "With your clone leading them, the Human Race will surely establish a foothold in the Primordial Era."

"Since you're relieved, let's return to Three Immortal Island and enter seclusion to consolidate our cultivation," Li Peng said.

In fact, he had tried to persuade Nuwa to return to Three Immortal Island several times before, but she had always been worried about the newborn Human Race, delaying it until now.

"If we both leave, and they encounter a powerful race, won't the Human Race be in danger?" Nuwa still worried.

"Don't worry, I will have my Good Corpse, Daoist Jinlian, and my four ** come to protect the Human Race," Li Peng replied with a smile.

Nuwa was relieved upon hearing this and then tore through space with Li Peng, heading for Three Immortal Island.

After the development of the Human Race entered the right track, Li Wu began to enter seclusion to comprehend the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele.

The second batch of humans had decent potential, but without a cultivation method, the first batch of humans would grow old in ten thousand years.

This was something Li Wu absolutely did not want to see.

He returned to his room, took out the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele, and immediately began to comprehend it.

The stele contained many true meanings of the martial path, but it lacked a complete cultivation method. Li Wu couldn't help but feel helpless.