Nuwa Proves the Dao

The moment Nuwa finished speaking, the entire Primordial World trembled.

A cold, emotionless eye brimming with endless fury suddenly appeared in the sky.

Then an old Daoist appeared in the heavens.

It was Hongjun after merging with the Dao.

Hongjun's gaze was indifferent, devoid of the slightest warmth, exactly like the giant eye that had appeared in the sky.

"Master!"

Nuwa was the first to bow. After all, there was still the bond of master and disciple between her and Hongjun.

Hongjun stared at Nuwa and Qingxuan.

"Why did you not use the Primordial Violet Qi to become a Sage?"

Nuwa's expression remained calm, without the slightest hint of panic. Qingxuan's inner voice had long foretold this scene.

"Master, Nuwa's Law of Creation has already reached perfection. I have no need for something like Primordial Violet Qi, a foundation for becoming a Sage."

The instant those words fell, thunder exploded across the sky, as though Heavenly Dao had been provoked.

"Do you know that this is defying Heaven? Besides, is the Great Dao truly so easily summoned? It would be better to merge with the violet qi and become a Heavenly Dao Sage."

Hongjun tried to persuade her. Nuwa bore immense Karma. Though the human race had only just been born, it was too deeply connected to the Human Dao. Heavenly Dao could only scheme against Nuwa and could not directly act against her; neither could Hongjun, who had merged with the Dao.

[Master, hold on. I'm about to make contact with the Great Dao.]

Qingxuan's inner voice was filled with anxiety. He feared that Nuwa would be unable to withstand the pressure of Heavenly Dao and Hongjun and choose to merge with the Primordial Violet Qi, becoming a Puppet of Heavenly Dao.

It could only be said that Qingxuan was overthinking it. Nuwa already knew that the Primordial Violet Qi was a trap, so naturally, she would not jump into it.

"Master, Nuwa has made up her mind."

Hongjun looked coldly at Nuwa. Did she truly think the Great Dao was something anyone could summon at will? The Witch Race could communicate with the Great Dao because they carried Pangu's legacy. What right did Nuwa have?

Once Nuwa failed, she would still have to merge with the violet qi. Otherwise, she would be unable to become a Sage.

Unfortunately, neither Heavenly Dao nor Hongjun had accounted for an anomaly like Qingxuan.

A mysterious aura emerged from Qingxuan's body. It was intangible and elusive, yet it seemed to be a kind of signal.

As one of the Ten Great Spiritual Roots, Tongtian Jianmu naturally possessed its own unique qualities—namely, the ability to link Dao Charm.

Qingxuan was now using himself as a base station, drawing the Great Dao's attention.

Though Qingxuan's little movement was well concealed, Hongjun, standing right before him, still noticed it.

After sensing the aura Qingxuan was giving off, Hongjun's eyes flickered.

"Tongtian Jianmu? An anomaly!"

The moment Hongjun spoke, the giant eye of Heavenly Dao also fixed itself upon Qingxuan.

To Heavenly Dao, anomalies were uncontrollable existences—things that had to be eliminated.

Nuwa's expression finally changed. In a flash, she stood in front of Qingxuan, her gaze equally cold as she looked at Hongjun, showing not the slightest intention of backing down.

Qingxuan was somewhat moved. The fact that Nuwa could unhesitatingly stand before him in the face of Heavenly Dao and Hongjun proved that he had not misjudged her.

Terrifying divine lightning gathered in the sky. Heavenly Dao could not touch Nuwa, but could it not touch Qingxuan, an anomaly?

Did Heavenly Dao not care about its dignity?

Seeing the storm clouds overhead, Nuwa's expression turned grave, but Qingxuan pulled her behind him.

The Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele condensed behind him. Upon the black, ancient stone stele, Dao laws flowed, and a terrifying power of suppression stirred restlessly.

The divine lightning of Heavenly Dao began to fall.

Though the divine lightning of Heavenly Dao was powerful, Qingxuan had already reached the sixth transformation of the Profound Art. His physical body rivaled that of a Primordial Golden Immortal—and one who primarily cultivated the Law of Strength at that. Coupled with the various treasures in his possession, he could still resist the divine lightning of Heavenly Dao for a short while.

Just a little longer. He had already sensed the aura of the Great Dao.

Qi of Creation rose around Nuwa, and her eyes remained fixed on Hongjun, afraid that he might make some move.

The divine lightning of Heavenly Dao struck down without end, progressing from ordinary divine lightning to Purple Heaven Divine Lightning, and finally even containing several bolts of All-Heaven Divine Lightning.

Qingxuan's Daoist robe was torn, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

Just as Qingxuan was about to be unable to hold on any longer, he suddenly smiled.

The next moment, Qingxuan poured all his mana into the Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele. The Law of Suppression transformed into a chain of the Great Dao and plunged straight into the giant eye of Heavenly Dao.

In an instant, Heavenly Dao's power was suppressed. Though it lasted only for a brief moment, Qingxuan had achieved his goal.

He wanted Heavenly Dao to expose itself before the Great Dao. Only then, after the Great Dao withdrew, would Heavenly Dao no longer dare openly trip up the newly born Human Dao.

Sure enough, the supreme laws of the Great Dao descended with a thunderous roar!

The will of the Great Dao descended upon the Primordial World once more.

Though Heavenly Dao had only been affected by Qingxuan's Myriad Manifestations Dao Suppressing Stele for a brief instant, it had lost its chance to escape and was caught red-handed by the Great Dao.

Endless chaotic-colored radiant clouds pierced through the Thirty-Three Heavens, enveloping Nuwa and the newly born human race!

Greater and purer Great Dao merit than ever before poured down from the heavens like a golden waterfall, surging madly into Nuwa's body!

At the same time, a small portion of the merit flew toward Qingxuan and the Innate Gourd Vine beside her. The Great Dao was utterly impartial; anyone who participated in the creation of humans would receive merit according to the extent of their contribution.

Propelled by this boundless merit, Nuwa's aura instantly shattered through every barrier and soared toward an unimaginable supreme realm!

In the next moment, Sage's Might spread throughout the entire Primordial World.

Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal—achieved!

"I am Nuwa. Today, I created humanity and attained the Dao of the Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal!"

Nuwa's cool, clear voice, accompanied by Sage's Might, spread across the Primordial World.

"We pay our respects to Empress Nuwa. May Your Majesty's sacred lifespan know no bounds!"

Regardless of cultivation or race, all living beings of the Primordial World respectfully bowed toward Nuwa.

All the beings of the Primordial World were numb with shock, especially those few who had obtained Primordial Violet Qi. Hadn't the Dao Ancestor said that the Path of Hunyuan had already been severed? Then what was going on with Nuwa attaining the Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?

For a time, everyone harbored their own thoughts.

The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun were furious as well. Nuwa had broken free of the Heavenly Dao's control, dealing far too great a blow to their future plans. Yet with the Great Dao still watching, they did not dare make the slightest move.

And just then, another upheaval arose!

As humanity was born and Nuwa successfully broke through to the realm of the Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, the Human Dao—which had long lain silent deep within all things in the Primordial World, representing the will of all living beings and the propagation of civilization—seemed to be stirred by this newborn race brimming with creation and hope, and let out a faint yet distinct tremor!

As though a giant that had slept for countless ages was about to open its eyes!

Having already become a Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Nuwa clearly felt that tremor calling to her.

Nuwa could sense an unfathomable aura appearing upon her. It was illusory and ethereal, yet warm and all-embracing, present everywhere!

That was the aura of the Human Dao. The Human Dao had awakened.

It only needed humanity to develop and grow stronger, and the Human Dao would grow along with it.

Although Nuwa had only just broken through to become a Primordial Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal and was no match for Hongjun, in terms of status, Nuwa had already surpassed Hongjun. Hongjun was merely one who had merged with the Heavenly Dao; put bluntly, he was the Heavenly Dao's little brother.

But Nuwa was the controller of the Human Dao—the Lord of Humanity!