Nuwa

Biodata

Name	Nuwa (女娲)
Alias(es)	Empress Nuwa; Wa Huang; Saint Nuwa; Saint Mother of the Human Race 26 99 129 213
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Demon Race; Wa Huang Palace 26 104
Occupation/Role	Demon Race Empress; creator and protector of the Human Race; Saint 26 100
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 16 16

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Quasi-Saint Grand Perfection	99	Her aura stood at the limit of Quasi-Saint Grand Perfection immediately before her breakthrough. 99
Saint	99	After creating the Human Race, she received immense Golden Light of Merit, severed her Corpse of Self-Obsession, activated her Hongmeng Purple Qi with the remaining merit, and attained sainthood without a lightning tribulation. 99

Appearance

Nuwa is described as a peerlessly graceful and ethereal woman, with an aura seemingly untouched by worldly dust. As a Saint, she carries a sacred, noble majesty. 26 521

• Delicate, refined features and a cool, composed bearing. 24 26
• Often associated with the power and Dao of Creation. 89 456
• Wears palace attire when appearing as a Saint. 521

Personality

Nuwa initially dislikes conflict and is reluctant to involve herself in the struggle between the Witch and Demon Clans. Nevertheless, she recognizes when the changing circumstances of the Primordial World make neutrality impossible, and she is willing to accept risk for opportunity or for those she wishes to protect. 26

She is persistent in pursuit of the Saintly path. When unable to comprehend Hongmeng Purple Qi alone, she seeks the Three Pure Ones’ insight, then proposes expanding their joint effort to include Jieyin and Zhunti despite the others’ disdain for them. 46 47

Her strongest attachment is to her family and the Human Race. She personally asks Wu Ming to spare Fuxi during the Witch-Demon War, later defies both the Heavenly Dao’s course and the Sanqing to stop the Demon Clan’s slaughter of humans. 64 65 213

Nuwa is also pragmatic and increasingly politically aware. She negotiates over the Human Race’s Destiny/Fortune, sets conditions when dealing with Zhou Ming, and later recognizes that she must cultivate a genuine relationship with humanity rather than merely rely on her status as their creator. 156 157 307 308

Although she initially tries to remain outside the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, Nuwa refuses to be treated as a disposable pawn. She accepts Zhou Ming’s arrangements to settle her debts, turns her resentment toward Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti into decisive action, and ultimately extracts merit as compensation for their schemes. 453 551 553

Abilities & Skills

Dao of Creation

Nuwa’s principal Dao is Creation. Her travels through the Primordial World deepen her understanding of creation, ultimately leading her to create the Human Race and attain sainthood. 89 99

• Creates life by refining Nine Heavens Breath Soil and Three Lights Divine Water in the Creation Cauldron, then shaping and animating clay figures. 96
• Used the Innate Gourd Vine to create humans in large numbers after individually sculpting the first three thousand. 96
• Purified the demonic aura from the Xuanyuan Tomb’s three demons, allowing them to enter Chaoge without being suppressed by Human Dao destiny. 456
• Can evolve worlds through the Map of Mountains and Rivers and condense destructive divine lightning from her creation power. 213 534
• Initially failed to create sentient life with ordinary mud and water, requiring divine materials and a creation-oriented treasure. 89

Saintly Power

After attaining sainthood through merit, Nuwa possesses authority and combat power far beyond Quasi-Saints. 99 147

• Shattered the Immortal Court’s Myriad Immortals Formation with a single palm strike. 146
• Severely injured East Prince Gong when he refused to surrender cultivators guilty of refining Demon Clan bodies into pills and treasures. 147
• Repelled Jieyin and Zhunti together when attempting to reach the Demon Clan. 225
• Fought Taiqing and Yuanshi while Tongtian held back; her Map of Mountains and Rivers suppressed the three within evolving worlds. 213
• Protected the Phoenix Clan by blocking Zhunti when he attempted to move against Kong Xuan. 514
• Later joined Wu and Tongtian at Sishui Pass against Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti. 521
• Returned to assist Tongtian during the Myriad Immortals Formation’s decisive battle, confronting Taiqing with the Map of Mountains and Rivers and its world-evolving, destructive divine lightning. 530 533 534

Strategy and Negotiation

Nuwa can use both persuasion and public pressure to advance her goals.

• Persuaded the Three Pure Ones to cooperate with Jieyin and Zhunti by raising the Demon Race’s Great Formation of the Stars as a threat. 47
• Publicly exposed the Sanqing for obstructing her rescue of the Human Race, redirecting the Primordial World’s resentment toward them. 213
• Accepted Zhou Ming’s demand for half of the Human Race’s Destiny/Fortune only after setting conditions intended to safeguard humanity’s interests. 157
• Performed outrage over Di Xin’s offense while secretly directing Jin Feng to announce Heaven’s Mandate for Zhou through a phoenix cry at Mount Qi. 454
• Leveraged the karmic responsibility of Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti for their scheme involving Di Xin to demand half of the merit from Western Prosperity. 551 553
• Chose to wait for the appropriate moment to claim her share of Western Prosperity rather than act prematurely. 575

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Map of Mountains and Rivers — bestowed by Hongjun; unfolds into myriad worlds capable of suppressing opponents. 33 213
• Red Embroidered Ball — bestowed by Hongjun; later traded to Zhou Ming as part of the price for the materials needed to create humans. Zhou Ming subsequently lent it to Nuwa for Di Jun’s Heavenly Marriage. 33 102 131 135
• Creation Cauldron — a creation-oriented Supreme Treasure bestowed by Hongjun and later used in the creation of the Human Race. 33 96
• Innate Gourd Vine — used to scatter refined clay into living humans efficiently. 96
• Monster Summoning Banner — entrusted to Nuwa by Di Jun during the Demon Race’s crisis, granting command over the demons of the world. 232
• Five-Colored Divine Stones — Nuwa retained two stones after using others to seal a gap leading to the Demon Realm. 236
• Precious Lotus Lantern — bestowed upon Yang Chan to protect herself and strengthen Nuwa’s connection with Huoyun Cave. 342

Relationships

• Fuxi — Her elder brother and closest family member. Nuwa joined the Demon Race alongside him, pleaded for his life before the Witch-Demon War, and later sought arrangements for his reincarnation into the Human Race. 26 64 268
• Di Jun — Demon Emperor who invited Nuwa and Fuxi to establish the Demon Race. After Nuwa’s ascension, he sought her position toward the clan; she promised intervention only in a survival crisis. Before his final departure, he entrusted the Monster Summoning Banner to her. 26 103 104 232
• Taiyi — Co-founder of the Demon Race who approached Nuwa with Di Jun; he later deferred to her authority as a Saint. 26 103
• Zhou Ming — A recurring, contentious ally and negotiator. He supplied or arranged access to the materials for creating humans, but repeatedly leveraged Nuwa’s needs and debts to impose conditions. Nuwa later cooperated with his plans during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity to repay two of her debts and agreed to support Tongtian again in exchange for another favor. 90 93 102 156 157 453 530
• Wu Ming — Nuwa petitioned him to spare Fuxi during the Witch-Demon War. 64 65
• Houtu — Assisted Nuwa in establishing the 129,601st human by merging Zhou Ming’s Primordial Spirit into the final clay body. 98
• The Three Pure Ones — Nuwa sought their aid in comprehending Hongmeng Purple Qi, fought them when they obstructed her rescue of the Human Race, and later aided Tongtian during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity. 46 47 213 521
• Jieyin and Zhunti — Though Nuwa initially invited them into the joint effort to comprehend Hongmeng Purple Qi, she later fought them, opposed their actions during the Calamity, and demanded Western Prosperity merit as recompense for their schemes. 47 225 551 553
• Human Race — Nuwa’s creation and the people under her protection. Her relationship with humanity becomes central to her actions, political standing, and pursuit of the Human Dao. 98 100 307
• Phoenix Clan — A clan under Nuwa’s protection since she proved Dao; she directly intervened to prevent Zhunti from acting against Kong Xuan. 514
• Jin Feng — Nuwa ordered her to cry as a phoenix on Mount Qi, signaling Heaven’s Mandate for Zhou. 454
• Nine-tailed Fox, Nine-headed Pheasant Spirit, and Jade Pipa Spirit — demons dispatched by Nuwa to enter Chaoge and bewitch Di Xin; she removed their demonic aura and supplied them with protection. 456

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining the Demon Race

Di Jun and Taiyi visit Phoenix Nest Mountain to recruit Nuwa and Fuxi into their proposed Demon Race. Though Nuwa dislikes conflict and recognizes that the alliance will place them against the Witch Clan, she accepts because the Primordial World’s rising tide leaves neither sibling able to remain apart from the coming chaos. She is named Empress Nuwa, equal in status to the Demon Emperors. 26

Search for the Saintly Path

After receiving Hongmeng Purple Qi, Nuwa struggles unsuccessfully to comprehend it. She visits the Three Pure Ones, proposes their joint study, and then persuades them to include Jieyin and Zhunti. The six still fail to uncover its secret, prompting Nuwa to seek other routes to sainthood. 46 47 48

Creation of the Human Race and Ascension

During her journey through the Primordial World, Nuwa comprehends the Dao of Creation and realizes that creating a new race is her opportunity to become a Saint. After obtaining Three Lights Divine Water and negotiating for the Creation Cauldron and Nine Heavens Breath Soil, she creates 129,601 humans on the East Sea shore. 89 96 98

The resulting Golden Light of Merit lets Nuwa sever her Corpse of Self-Obsession and awaken her Hongmeng Purple Qi, making her a Saint. She immediately declares the Human Race to be under her protection and establishes Wa Huang Palace. 99 100

Protector of Humanity

Nuwa later recognizes that creating the Human Race alone did not mean she had properly guided them. Her concern for their future becomes increasingly active, especially as their Destiny/Fortune becomes contested among Saints. 153 157 307

When the Demon Clan begins slaughtering humans, Nuwa refuses to accept the Heavenly Dao’s intended course. She battles the Sanqing, who attempt to prevent her intervention, while publicly declaring their role in enabling the massacre. 212 213

Calamity and the Investiture of the Gods

Nuwa avoids involvement in the Mystic Gate’s Calamity whenever possible, even severing her connection to Lingzhuzi after Yuanshi obtains the treasure through a karmic debt. 371 372

During the scheme against Di Xin and the Great Shang, she outwardly displays rage while covertly following a plan that allows her to repay debts to Zhou Ming. She signals Zhou’s mandate through Jin Feng and dispatches the Xuanyuan Tomb’s three demons to infiltrate Chaoge. 453 454 456

Despite her earlier neutrality, Nuwa later joins Tongtian and Wu at Sishui Pass against the alliance of Taiqing, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti. 521

Nuwa continues to support Tongtian during the battle surrounding the Myriad Immortals Formation. At Zhou Ming’s request, she takes Taiqing as her opponent, using the Map of Mountains and Rivers and her creation power to contain him while Tongtian confronts Yuanshi and Jieyin. 530 533 534

Western Prosperity and Breaking from the Heavenly Dao

After the Calamity, Nuwa holds Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti accountable for their manipulation of the Human Emperor and demands half of Western Prosperity’s future merit. Their acceptance gives her both compensation and merit needed for her longer-term goal of leaving the Heavenly Dao’s control. 551 553

Nuwa subsequently joins Taiqing and Yuanshi in planning to sever their Saint positions and break away from the Heavenly Dao. She remains content to wait for the proper opportunity presented by Western Prosperity, later observing Taiqing’s failed attempt to divide Buddhism and Duobao’s ascension as Buddha. 575 586

Notable Quotes

“The Human Race is my creation. From this day forward, they shall be under my protection!” 100

“Though the risks are great, it is also our Opportunity. The tide of the Primordial Wilderness has risen. Caught in it, how can we stand apart?” 26