Nuwa

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Nuwa (女娲)
Alias(es)	Empress Nuwa; Empress Wa; Holy Mother of the Human Race; Mother of All Beings
Species/Race	Innate divine being with a human-headed, snake-bodied true form 142
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Wa Huang Palace; Human Race and Human Dao; formerly associated with the Demon Clan as its Demon Emperor 123 811
Occupation/Role	Creator and protector of the Human Race; Saint; founder of a World Proving path to Sainthood
Status	Active; a World Proving Saint who has repeatedly opposed Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao 166 240
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saint	2	Already recognized as the Holy Mother of the Human Race and a Saint when she visits Shouyang Mountain.
Enhanced Saint	26	Her saintly aura rises after seclusion; her experience in the River of Time also changes her understanding of the Dao.
Fallen Saint	127	Forcefully removes the Primordial Violet Qi to escape Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao's control, losing her Saint position and suffering severe injuries.
Quasi-Saint	140	Fights Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi after her fall, using the Red Embroidered Ball and Mountain and River Diagram.
World Proving Saint	166	Creates an inner world by sacrificing her three corpses and merging her true form into it, thereby recovering Sainthood independently of the Heavenly Dao.
Three Heavens of the Saint Realm	636	Her cultivation surpasses the One Heaven Saints among the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin patriarchs; the Red Embroidered Ball becomes correspondingly more lethal.

Background / History

Nuwa created the Human Race under Heavenly Dao guidance and attained Sainthood through merit, becoming their Holy Mother. She initially regarded the Human Race mainly as a source of incense offerings and Human Dao destiny rather than personally intervening in their affairs. 2 23 53

Her first encounter with Chen Sheng radically changed her perspective. After destroying his cave dwelling, Nuwa identifies herself as a Saint and Mother of the Human Race, but Chen Sheng dismisses her claim and banishes her into the River of Time. Her Mountain and River Diagram and Red Embroidered Ball both fail to overcome the temporal power, forcing her to apologize before she is released. 5 9 10 11

Through Chen Sheng, Nuwa learns that the Heavenly Dao has suppressed the Earthly Dao and Human Dao, manipulating major calamities to preserve its own dominance. She realizes that her Primordial Violet Qi-made Sainthood bound her to the Heavenly Dao instead of allowing her to preside over the Human Dao as its equal. 119 120

When the Human Race's faith strengthens her resolve, Nuwa openly swears to protect them and confronts Hongjun. She eventually tears the Primordial Violet Qi from herself, renouncing her original Saint position despite the resulting injuries and Hongjun's retaliation. 124 127

Nuwa later finds an independent path to Sainthood through World Proving. Inspired by observing the Primordial Era, she creates a world from her three corpses—forming its mountains and rivers, celestial bodies, and living beings—then merges her true form with it as its consciousness. This restores her Saint position without returning her to Heavenly Dao control. 166

Appearance

Nuwa is portrayed as an otherworldly, noble beauty whose presence combines elegance with overwhelming divine authority. In formal appearances, she commonly wears white-and-gold robes and a phoenix coronet. 2 190 501

• Smooth, pale skin and a peerless, refined appearance. 2
• Eyes compared to containing mountains and rivers; later depictions describe them as cold, sharp, and galaxy-like. 2 582
• Long black hair, often likened to a waterfall. 501
• Usually wears a golden phoenix robe or white robe embroidered with gold, accompanied by a phoenix crown. 501 693
• Her true form is colossal, human-headed and snake-bodied. 142
• Her World Proving power can manifest a vision of all beings behind her, including beasts, Daoists, elders, and children. 170

Personality

Nuwa is proud, sharp-tongued, and unwilling to submit to authority she considers unjust. Her initial anger at Chen Sheng's disrespect gives way to caution and curiosity once she witnesses power beyond her understanding. 5 6

Her defining trait is protectiveness toward the Human Race. Although she initially neglected them, their faith and suffering make her increasingly conscious of her duty as their creator. She repeatedly places herself between the Human Race and Heavenly Punishment, demon armies, or hostile Saints. 124 307 655 811

She can be compassionate and restorative, remaking Kuafu and reviving damaged life in Witch Clan territory. However, she is also capable of ruthless retaliation when she believes others have harmed those under her protection. 190 697

Nuwa is perceptive but not infallible. She sees through many of Hongjun's schemes and Demon Clan manipulations, yet she can be misled by Di Jun or Kunpeng's claims and acts decisively before verifying them. 504 612 697

Abilities & Skills

Creation Power

Nuwa wields life-giving Creation power, reflecting her role as the Human Race's creator.

• Restores damaged land, homes, vegetation, and injured people to vitality. 190 502
• Repairs a torn sky using five-colored stones and Nine Heavens Breathing Soil. 303
• Remakes Kuafu's flesh with Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and uses her own soul to construct his Primordial Spirit. 190
• Her understanding of the Law of Creation improves after abandoning her original Saint position. 133

World Proving

Nuwa's independent path to Sainthood centers on creating and governing her own world.

• Her three corpses become the world's terrain, heavenly bodies, and living beings. 166
• Her true form merges with the world and becomes its consciousness. 166
• Grants power not bound by Heavenly Dao restrictions. 240 242
• Allows her to overwhelm conventional Heavenly Dao Saints despite comparable or lower stated realms. 170 752
• Its potential is described as having no upper limit, potentially allowing her to surpass Hongjun and even the Heavenly Dao. 449

Human Dao Authority

As the Holy Mother of the Human Race and spokesperson for the Human Dao, Nuwa draws strength and legitimacy from humanity.

• Human faith surges into her after the Human Race praises her protection. 124
• Human Dao destiny grows when she saves and restores humanity. 304
• Removes Laozi from his position as leader of the Human Teachings. 310
• Recovers the Kongtong Seal, the Human Race's foremost treasure and the authority to depose or establish a Human Emperor. 312 313
• Permits the Western Sages to preach among humanity only if they provide cultivation methods and Spiritual Fruits. 314

Deduction and Temporal Insight

Nuwa can investigate hidden events through deduction and, after World Proving, borrow limited power from the River of Time.

• Attempts to deduce the truth behind the Archaic Divine Mountain's collapse, though Hongjun blocks her investigation. 582
• Uses a feather carrying Kunpeng's aura to trace his involvement through the River of Time. 504
• Her deductions can be obstructed by Hongjun's Power of Heaven's Will. 592

Saint-Level Combat

Nuwa combines overwhelming Saint power with control of her treasures and world phenomena.

• Deflects Primordial Heavenly Venerate's attacks through the vision of all beings in her world. 170
• Breaks Di Jun's Grand Formation of the Stars in a single strike, a feat attributed to World Proving's freedom from Heavenly Dao restrictions. 240 646
• Repels or suppresses multiple Saints, including the three patriarchs of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin Clans. 752 753
• Her limits are evident against coordinated opponents, Heavenly Dao-empowered artifacts, and the Power of Heaven's Will. 249 655 838

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Red Embroidered Ball — Nuwa's accompanying Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure. Once it locks onto a target, escape is described as impossible; a direct hit can annihilate both body and Primordial Spirit. Its power rises with Nuwa's cultivation. 10 636 812
• Mountain and River Diagram — A Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure containing a self-contained world of mountains, rivers, celestial bodies, and living beings. It can trap Saints lacking equivalent treasures. 9 613
• Five-Colored Stones — Used with Nine Heavens Breathing Soil to mend the damaged sky above the Human Race. 303
• Nine Heavens Breathing Soil — Creation material used to repair the sky and remake Kuafu's body. 190 303
• Kongtong Seal — The foremost Human Dao treasure, recovered by Nuwa from Laozi; it grants authority to establish or depose Human Emperors. 312 313

Relationships

• Fuxi — Her elder brother and closest protector. He supports her against Di Jun and Taiyi, assists her recovery, and helps her develop the idea of observing the Primordial Era to create her world. 134 140 166
• Chen Sheng — The mysterious cultivator who traps her in the River of Time, reveals the Heavenly Dao's designs, and later helps secure her release from confinement. Nuwa calls him “Senior,” while Fuxi repeatedly treats him as a prospective brother-in-law; Nuwa denies a formal relationship. 11 120 397 396
• Ancestor Hongjun — Her former master and principal adversary. Nuwa rejects his control, severs her Primordial Violet Qi, and repeatedly defies his attempts to suppress the Human Dao. 125 127 652 839
• Human Race — Her creation and the people she ultimately vows to protect. Their faith empowers her, while their devotion deepens her sense of responsibility. 124 307 655
• Tongtian Daoist — An ally who congratulates her World Proving ascension and protects her from Laozi's sneak attack. He develops conflicted affection for her while maintaining a comrade-in-arms relationship. 169 641 655
• Houtu — A fellow opponent of Heavenly Dao manipulation. Nuwa aids the Witch Clan by remaking Kuafu, and Houtu remains grateful and sympathetic during Nuwa's confinement. 190 370
• Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi — Former Demon Clan associates who repeatedly seek to exploit, manipulate, or restrain Nuwa. Their conflict intensifies after she chooses the Human Race over Demon Clan interests. 134 140 811
• Laozi — A recurring opponent in disputes over the Human Race and Human Dao. Nuwa strips his Human Teachings leadership, retrieves the Kongtong Seal, and clashes with him in several Saint-level battles. 305 310 313 614

Story Role / Major Arcs

River of Time Incident

Nuwa destroys Chen Sheng's cave dwelling, confronts him as a Saint, and is banished to the River of Time. Her inability to escape despite using both major treasures becomes the first major challenge to her confidence and understanding of power. 5 9 10 11

Discovery of Heavenly Dao Manipulation

After learning from Chen Sheng about the suppression of the Human Dao and Earthly Dao, Nuwa begins questioning Hongjun's authority and the purpose of the Human-Demon conflict. 117 119 120

Severing the Heavenly Dao Saint Position

Nuwa publicly commits to protecting the Human Race, confronts Hongjun, and tears away the Primordial Violet Qi. Though this costs her original Saint position and leaves her injured, it frees her from direct Heavenly Dao control. 124 127 133

World Proving Ascension

Following Fuxi's advice, Nuwa observes the Primordial Era and constructs her own world. She regains Sainthood through World Proving, establishes a fourth path to Sainthood, and demonstrates power beyond ordinary Heavenly Dao Saints. 166 168 170

Guardian of the Human Race

Nuwa repeatedly defends humanity: repairing the sky, restoring those injured by disaster, resisting Demon Clan attacks, defying Hongjun, and sacrificing herself to shield the Human Race from Heavenly Punishment. 303 502 651 655 811

Conflicts with the Three Clans and Demon Clan

Nuwa confronts the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin patriarchs over threats to the Human Race, then later defeats the same patriarchs to protect the Demon Clan after accepting Kunpeng's claims. Her reputation becomes powerful enough that Kunpeng uses her name to force their submission. 636 753 755

Confinement and Release

Hongjun confines Nuwa after escalating conflict with the Human Dao. Chen Sheng's intervention forces Hongjun to release her, after which Nuwa returns to Wa Huang Palace and vows to seek Chen Sheng's help when necessary. 370 396

Notable Quotes

“As the Holy Mother of the Human Race, it is my duty to protect them! Today, this Empress will protect the Human Race. With me here, you will not dare to harm a single hair on their heads!” 811

“I know. I am breaking free from your control and the control of the Heavenly Dao!” 127

“Comply with Heavenly Dao? Why don't you just say you treat everyone as your chess pieces?” 125

Trivia

• Chen Sheng repeatedly mistakes Nuwa for a palace maid pretending to be Nuwa, even after she truthfully reveals her identity. 5 56
• Her imprisonment in the River of Time leaves her haggard, with disheveled hair and a torn palace dress; this ordeal is the source of the “crying Nuwa” premise. 11
• Rumors that Nuwa has a Dao Companion spread across the Primordial Era after Fuxi searches for Chen Sheng. 40 41
• Nuwa's World Proving method is recognized as a fourth route to Sainthood beyond the established methods. 168 177