"Who is it?" The Three Xiao and the Nuwa were all taken aback by his sudden reaction and asked in unison, with Bixiao being particularly impatient.
Spirit Gourd Daoist took a deep breath to calm himself, his gaze sweeping over the Three Xiao before finally settling on the Nuwa with a bewildered and curious expression.
He spoke slowly, his tone filled with a distant sigh, "Nuwa's father, Shennong, the current Earth Emperor Shennong of the Human Clan, was actually the reincarnation of the Black Tortoise!"
"The Black Tortoise?!" The Three Xiao exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with astonishment and disbelief.
This answer was completely beyond their expectations.
Spirit Gourd also did not expect things to develop like this. Originally, Hong Yun Hongmeng Purple Qi. The Hongmeng Purple Qi he left behind split into three, which led to the Three Sovereigns of the Human Clan, Heaven, Earth and Man. It was precisely because of this that the Three Sovereigns surpassed the Quasi-Saint but could not compare to the Saint.
It was for this reason that Hong Yun was able to reincarnate as the Earth Emperor, and his Cave Abode became the place to suppress the Human Emperor.
However, in this life Hong Yun abandoned the Hongmeng Purple Qi and escaped death. Unexpectedly, that Hongmeng Purple Qi still enabled him to achieve the status of one of the Three Sovereigns, and Hong Yun also obtained the opportunity to become the teacher of the Three Sovereigns. However, Shennong became the reincarnation of the Black Tortoise.
When Jiang Yun was searching for treasure in the North Sea, he encountered the Black Tortoise and helped it Spirit-body separation, thus escaping the calamity of having its soul crushed. Later, when the Heavenly Pillar collapsed, the Black Tortoise, following Jiang Yun's advice, voluntarily offered its own Physical Body to refine the pillar supporting the sky, thereby gaining immeasurable Merit and Fortune.
With such Fortune, when the time comes for Reincarnation, he will be favored by heaven and earth and be successfully reborn into the Human Clan, becoming the Earth Emperor.
"Indeed, it is the Black Tortoise that once protected my Dharma Protector, the Xuan Turtle Venerable who supported the heavens and the earth, Merit, and who used his giant Black Tortoise body to support the four poles of the Primordial World!"
Spirit Gourd Daoist spoke with certainty, his eyes filled with reminiscence of the past.
"My friendship with the Black Tortoise has lasted for more than a million years!"
That was in the long years before Buzhou Mountain collapsed. I went to the North Sea in the Primordial World wilderness to find the Wood Spirit Pearl. In the deepest part of the North Sea, I encountered the Black Tortoise. At that time, it had been sleeping in the North Sea, and its body had transformed into a giant island.
I found the Wood Spirit Pearl on the island, and by chance, I used my own Merit to help it escape death. As a result, it has stayed by my side ever since, protecting me.
During that time, he often sat down with him to discuss the Great Dao and comprehend the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao.
What I am most proud of is that I once joined hands with Venerable Black Tortoise, the Two Religious Leaders, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, and others to explore the most dangerous place in the Primordial World — Guixu!
After overcoming numerous hardships, they found the lost kin of the Black Tortoise Venerable and fulfilled the Venerable's million-year-old wish.
This kind of friendship has long surpassed that of ordinary fellow Daoists!
Spirit Gourd's voice grew deeper, filled with respect:
Later, a catastrophe struck, the Buzhou Divine Pillar collapsed, the sky tilted to the northwest, and the earth sank to the southeast.
The Black Tortoise abandoned its enormous and incredibly sturdy giant turtle body, using it to bear the weight of the four poles of heaven and earth, saving the Primordial World Living Beings from fire and water!
This earth-shattering act moved heaven and earth, and brought boundless Merit Fortune!
Nourished and protected by this Merit, the soul of the Black Tortoise was able to enter the Reincarnation and be reborn.
I thought that Black Tortoise would live a carefree life and Long Fortune, but I never expected that he would be reborn as Human Clan in this life, and with his immeasurable Merit and Fortune, he would become the Earth Emperor Shennong who led the Human Clan to great prosperity!
The world is truly full of wonders!
He looked intently at the Nuwa, his eyes filled with kindness and affection:
Therefore, Nuwa is not only the daughter of Shennong, the Human Race Co-Lord, but also, in Root Foundation, a descendant of the Black Tortoise!
You, Nuwa, are of the Spirit Bamboo Mountain lineage, especially with my true self, Jiang Yun. How can the word "deep" suffice to describe this connection?
No wonder the three junior sisters felt a sense of familiarity and warmth from his spiritual aura. You were once very close to the Black Tortoise, so naturally you are familiar with his aura!
Spirit Gourd Daoist's words made the Three Xiao suddenly realize the truth, but those hidden matters also stirred up huge waves in Three Xiao hearts.
They looked at each other, and their doubts vanished in an instant.
"It's actually the reincarnation of the Black Tortoise Dharma Protector!" Yunxiao was filled with emotion. His gaze towards the Nuwa was no longer just that of a master and disciple, but also showed a deep appreciation for the Bloodline of an old friend.
"This... this is truly an incredible coincidence!" Bixiao's eyes widened, her excitement overflowing.
Qiongxiao gently took the Nuwa's hand, her smile incredibly tender, "No wonder I felt such a connection and affection for this little child the moment I saw her in the East Sea."
Although the Nuwa only half understood the ancient stories her teachers told her, she could clearly feel the joy and kindness in the eyes of her masters and her Martial Uncle, the ethereal and otherworldly Spirit Gourd Daoist, as they looked at her.
This warmed her little heart and filled her with a sense of security.
Spirit Gourd Daoist watched this harmonious scene with a smile and said happily, "
Nothing in this world is more wondrous than this.
Fate brings us together; there is a divine will at work in the dark.
The Nuwa possesses the qualities of Black Tortoise and has been fortunate enough to encounter renowned teachers like you. Her blessings are profound, and her future is promising! Excellent! Absolutely excellent!
Now that they know the Nuwa is an old friend, they can't just give her a minor punishment for Ao Bing killing Nuwa before.
"Since the descendants of an old friend have been bullied by the Dragon Clan, the Karma here cannot be easily let go."
Shennong is the reincarnation of the Black Tortoise. Considering our past friendship, we should lend him a hand so that he can complete his mission as soon as possible and accumulate more Fortune.
This Nuwa's plight might just be an opportunity for the Human Clan to grow and prosper.
At this point, Spirit Gourd's gaze sharpened:
Human Clan was flourishing, Shennong succeeded Fuxi as the Earth Emperor, promoting agriculture and cultivating the Five Grains.
But what is the most needed for the survival and prosperity of the Human Clan, Five Grains?
Qiongxiao, being perceptive, immediately replied, "It means favorable weather and balanced rainfall, and the ability to Commanding Clouds and Rain is Divine Ability divine power of the Dragon Clan! Senior brother means...?"
"Not bad." Spirit Gourd Daoist gave Qiongxiao an approving look. "The East Sea Dragon Clan is the head of the Four Seas Dragon Clan and is also the current leader of the Dragon Clan's overt power."
Their power is the greatest. Although they were affected when the Witch-Demon destroyed the Immortal Court, they are still not to be underestimated. Their ability to Commanding Clouds and Rain is also the strongest.
However, since the fall of the Ancestor Dragon, the Dragon Clan has always adhered to the strategy of "keeping a low profile and protecting themselves wisely." They have dealings with various forces, but they do not form deep friendships. They act as non-stick pans that can get along with everyone, remaining detached from the Great Trend of the Primordial Desolation.
The Third Prince of the East Sea's reckless actions, daring to poison the daughter of the Human Emperor, have given us a perfect excuse."
Spirit Gourd smiled broadly, seemingly quite pleased to see the East Sea Dragon Clan suffer a setback:
We should take this opportunity to amplify the story of the Nuwa being wronged, and bring the Human Clan and the East Sea Dragon Clan to sit down and have a proper talk. The goal is to establish a deeper level of cooperation between the East Sea Dragon Clan and the Human Clan.
The Dragon Clan needs to establish rules and regulations to restrain its members and ensure that it will diligently Commanding Clouds and Rain the Human Clan settlements, Human Clan can enjoy favorable weather and have a reliable means of agriculture. The Human Clan, in turn, can choose the Dragon Clan as its tribal totem and holy spirit according to its own needs, and worship and offer sacrifices to it, so that the Dragon Clan Fortune and the Human Race's fortune can converge and merge.
This is a win-win situation. The Dragon Clan can be nourished by the Human Race's fortune, slowing down the loss of their own Fortune and even reviving the Dragon Clan's Fortune; while the Human Clan can obtain basic survival guarantees, reduce natural disasters, and lay a more solid foundation for the development and growth of the race.
Once the most important East Sea Dragon Clan has been dealt with, given our past friendship, I believe the North Sea and West Sea Dragon Clan will pose no problem. With this momentum established, finding the South Sea Dragon Clan will then be a natural next step!
The Three Xiao Fairies of Sanxiao nodded in agreement, praising the Spirit Gourd's profound plan.
Having finished discussing these matters, the next step was to formally accept the Nuwa into the Spirit Bamboo Mountain lineage.
Spirit Gourd asked the Three Xiao what their plans were. Although the three of them had already attained the Great Luo, they had long lived in seclusion on the Three Immortal Islands and had never established their own Dao Lineage or accepted disciples.
Now that they are preparing to take on disciples, they need to organize the Daoist practices of the three disciples into a systematic body of knowledge. In addition to cultivation methods, it should also include various aspects such as Divine Ability, Alchemy Dao, Formations, and Artifact Refining.
Seeing that the three looked somewhat bewildered, Spirit Gourd realized they were unprepared, so he shared all his experience with them.
Having learned from the experience imparted by the Spirit Gourd, the three were eager to try it out.
Before the Spirit Gourd Daoist could speak, Bixiao smiled and said to the Nuwa, "
You used to be called Nuwa, that was your childhood nickname when you were a layperson.
Now that you have become a disciple of my Spirit Bamboo Mountain sect and embarked on the path of immortality, you will no longer use this nickname.
We're going to give you a resounding Daoist name!
Qiongxiao added with a smile:
The names of the three of us sisters all have the character "" in them, which is regarded as the mark of our generation as peers.
From now on, the disciples under the three of us will be ranked according to the character 'Ling'.
The three fairies exchanged glances, their hearts in perfect harmony.
Yunxiao, representing the three, said, "Today, we will give you the Daoist name 'Xuanling'."
The so-called mystery within mystery, the gateway to all wonders, refers to the fundamental mystery of heaven and earth and all things, the location of the Dao.
The word 'Xuan' can also be traced back to your father Shennong's predecessor, Xuan Gui.
'Ling' is your generational name in my Spirit Bamboo Mountain lineage, signifying a spiritually bright and enlightened path.
Xuanling, that is the title of the Eldest Disciple of the Three Xiao of Spirit Bamboo Mountain!
"Xuanling..." the little girl murmured, her eyes shining brightly, "Thank you to my three teachers for bestowing this name upon me, Xuanling understands!"
She solemnly bowed to the Three Xiao Fairies of Sanxiao.
After that, she traveled throughout the Primordial World cultivation world under the name "Xuanling".
With a smile, Fairy Yunxiao flicked her sleeve, and a pale blue fairy robe, shimmering with soft rosy light, appeared in the air. Dao Patterns flowed across the robe, exuding a protective power.
"Xuanling, this is the 'Flowing Cloud Light Robe,' woven from the ethereal energy of the nine heavens' clouds and light, and I have personally infused it with a protective Immortal Light."
Wearing this garment will protect you from water, fire, and weapons, and also provide lightness and body protection, granting you self-defense and protection.
The fairy robes gently landed in front of Xuanling.
Fairy Qiongxiao raised her hand, and a golden hairpin flew out from her palm. The hairpin head was carved with an exquisitely Colorful Phoenix, radiating a spiritual light.
"This is the 'Golden Phoenix Eye-Dotting Hairpin,' which your teacher Qiongxiao forged in the past. Today, I present it to you to protect yourself and uphold the Way."
It can command Immortal Light for protection, and can also emit a clear phoenix cry to dispel evil influences. Its golden hairpin, as sharp as a needle, can also be used to pierce and injure enemies; it has many wondrous uses.
Qiongxiao gently raised her hand, and Baochai was inserted into Xuanling's newly tied hair bun.
Then, Bixiao took out a pair of small and exquisite cloud-patterned brocade boots.
"This is the 'Cloud-Treading Boots,' a gift from my master."
Wearing these shoes, you can harness the power of the wind and clouds, leaping and bounding like the wind, using them for travel, avoiding danger, and moving with the speed of flowing clouds—perfect for your initial cultivation."
The Cloud-Treading Boots Shoes automatically slipped onto Xuanling's feet, providing unparalleled comfort.
In an instant, Xuanling's body shimmered with precious light and radiated an aura of immortality.
Overwhelmed by the wonder of her newfound treasure, she joyfully bowed to her three teachers in gratitude. "Disciple Xuanling thanks the three teachers for bestowing this treasure!"
Finally, the gazes of the Three Xiao Fairies and Xuanling fell upon the Spirit Gourd Daoist at the top, filled with anticipation.
Looking at the completely transformed Xuanling, Spirit Gourd Daoist smiled with the gentle warmth of an elder.
He extended his right hand, his palm shimmering with Immortal Light. First, a fist-sized liquid appeared, seemingly containing the Sun, Moon, and Stars, stars, and the wondrous Reincarnation birth and death in the universe. It radiated boundless vitality and pure Power of Creation; it was none other than the Three Lights Divine Water!
"Xuanling," the Spirit Gourd Daoist spoke.
This "Three Lights Divine" is the essence of the sun, moon, and stars, containing supreme vitality Power of Creation.
This will allow you to refine your Physical Body, cleanse it of acquired impurities, and forge an unparalleled foundation for Immortal Dao, purifying your Dao body and multiplying your potential.
Its preciousness, you will understand in your future practice.
The dazzling Three Lights Divine Water floated in front of Xuanling, slowly rotating.
Immediately afterwards, the Spirit Gourd Daoist raised his left hand, and with a flash of immortal Immortal Light, a pure Bailian appeared. The lotus was imbued with pure spiritual energy, but it was far less powerful than a high-grade Spiritual Treasure.
"And this Pure World White Lotus, which is born from the seeds of the Bailian in my Inner World through generations of propagation, is not of high rank, but it is still far superior to ordinary acquired treasures. I will also bestow it upon you."
Now that your cultivation level is low, good Magic Treasure are easily coveted, which may bring you trouble.
Although this lotus is not particularly spiritually potent, it possesses a calming, purifying, and protective aura, making it ideal for stabilizing your soul, resisting Heart Demon, and guarding against minor evils and impurities.
Use it first, and diligently refine and nourish it.
"When your Dao Attainment deepens and your realm advances, your Martial Uncle will give you an even better Bailian."
Upon seeing the Three Lights Divine Water, the eyes of the Three Xiao Fairies revealed a light of nostalgia and joy.
Yunxiao hurriedly said to Xuanling, "This Three Lights Divine Water is a rare treasure of creation. Back then, your Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and I also received this divine water from your Spirit Gourd Martial Uncle cleanse our Physical Body, and we benefited from it for life!"
Xuanling, hurry up and thank your Spirit Gourd Martial Uncle!
Although Xuanling was young, she could feel the vast energy contained in the water and the deep care of her elders, and she was deeply moved.
She adjusted her newly acquired fairy robes and precious ornaments, and bowed deeply to the Spirit Gourd Daoist in gratitude, saying, "
Disciple Xuanling thanks Spirit Gourd Martial Uncle his generous gift!
Martial Uncle's instructions are etched in Xuanling's heart; he will certainly live up to expectations and diligently cultivate the Dao!
Then the Bailian transformed into a ray of spiritual light and entered her Sea of Consciousness, while the ball of Three Lights Divine Water was accepted by Yunxiao on her behalf.
After seeing the Spirit Gourd, the Three Xiao Fairies, accompanied by the joyful Xuanling, passed through the ethereal mist and spiritual energy swirling in the Spirit Bamboo Mountain and arrived at their Cave Abode — the Nine Heavens Brocade Pavilion.
Here, clouds blanket the ground, Spirit Bamboo forms a screen, and the furnishings are elegant and serene.
Upon entering the Quiet Room, Yunxiao said to Xuanling, "Now that you have joined my sect, I will first impart the Daoist teachings to you, and then refine your foundation."
The three fairies, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, stood side by side, their expressions solemn.
The three respected Yunxiao the most, so Yunxiao taught Dao of Humanity arts on their behalf.
Yunxiao stretched out his hand, and clear, bright celestial light gathered at his fingertips. The light converged into a warm torrent, which instantly surged into Xuanling's Sea of Consciousness between his brows.
In an instant, Xuanling felt as if a magnificent Scripture Repository had been opened in her mind, and a vast torrent of knowledge was being systematically imprinted deep within her soul.
Basic breathing techniques: How to sense the Earth Spirit, guide it into the body, and circulate it throughout the body along the meridians;
The Taiyuan Yi Qi Jue: The foundational Qi-refining and Foundation Establishment method of Spirit Bamboo Mountain, emphasizing the solidity of the Dao foundation and the purity of Magical Power;
"Nine Heavens Cloud Seal Script": Records the methods for drawing and using various basic talismans and Restriction;
"Spirit Bamboo Body Refining Manual": The Spirit Gourd Daoist is a foundational Martial Dao Foundation Establishment perfected by the Human Clan, guiding qi and blood to temper the Physical Body and strengthen muscles, bones, and skin.
"The Three Xiaos' Minor Arts First Record Maidens": It contains the insights of the Three Xiao Fairies on array formation, swordsmanship (though not proficient, it is fundamental), alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Divine Ability. Although it is not the core secret transmission, the foundation is extremely solid and detailed.
A vast amount of knowledge about Primordial World common sense, identification of Spirit Materials, basic Artifact Refining and alchemy, and many other related topics...
Xuanling closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, gaining a preliminary understanding of some knowledge related to cultivation.
The basic knowledge of Daoist practices has been given; the next step is to put it into practice.
"Xuanling," Fairy Yunxiao said, "On the path of cultivation, a solid foundation is paramount."
Although you have acquired basic knowledge, your Physical Body is still an acquired mortal form. You need to first cleanse yourself of worldly impurities and forge a body of immortality before your cultivation will be twice as effective.
Let me help you refine this ball of Three Lights Divine Water. First, I'll cleanse your Physical Body!
As she spoke, she took out the Three Lights Divine Water that the Spirit Gourd had bestowed upon her earlier, her eyes sparkling with excitement.