"What is this!"
Laozi turned his head, the calmness in his eyes gone, and looked at the surging aura around Nuwa in shock!
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa has also broken through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal!"
The other powerful beings looked at Nuwa in shock. Many felt their faces sting; they had just believed Nuwa couldn't break through, and now they were immediately proven wrong!
Hongjun, on the stage, also suddenly opened his eyes, endless brilliance erupting as he looked at Nuwa in shock. This shouldn't be happening. He secretly counted on his fingers to deduce, but could find nothing.
Hahaha.
Inside Nuwa's belly, Shen Hongfei saw the varied expressions on the faces of the powerful beings in Zixiao Palace. He couldn't help but wave his tender little arms, happily rolling in the amniotic fluid. Let's see if you dare to look down on my mother anymore. How does it feel to be proven wrong?
Fuxi felt his face light up as he watched Nuwa break through. He held his head high, looking at the surrounding powerful beings with mockery. I am Nuwa's brother!
Taiyi, while shocked, thought of more. He quietly said to Di Jun, "Big Brother, since Nuwa has also broken through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, perhaps we can befriend her!"
"Mm."
A hint of sharpness flashed in Di Jun's golden eyes. He nodded slightly and was the first to step forward, cupping his hands towards Nuwa. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Nuwa!"
The other powerful beings finally reacted and rushed forward to offer their congratulations. Regardless of anything else, Nuwa's cultivation deserved their respect.
Nuwa opened her eyes and was startled by the gazes of the powerful beings in Zixiao Palace. Her face flushed slightly. Hearing their congratulations, she quickly returned their salutes. "Thank you, everyone."
Laozi had also returned to his serene state and walked up to Nuwa to offer his congratulations. Yuanshi, however, wore a displeased expression. He considered himself to be transformed from Pangu's primordial spirit and blessed with deep fortune, often looking down on others. Seeing Nuwa surpass him this time, how could he be happy? He flicked his sleeve and walked to the side.
Houtu, in the crowd, looked at Nuwa's beautiful face and felt admiration in her heart. She decided to befriend Nuwa later and also stepped forward, saying to Nuwa, "Congratulations, Sister!"
Nuwa's eyes lit up when she saw Houtu. Her delicate features, black hair cascading down her shoulders, and a light yellow dress made her look charming and beautiful. She couldn't help but feel favorably towards her. "Thank you, Sister."
This must be Houtu!
Shen Hongfei felt a jolt of amazement seeing Houtu. However, seeing her leave, he no longer dwelled on it and immersed himself in comprehension. After Nuwa's breakthrough, he suddenly felt a flood of information enter his mind, as if the inheritance within him had awakened.
"Sister, congratulations."
After everyone had offered their congratulations and departed, Fuxi pulled Nuwa to the side, a smile appearing on his face. Regardless, his sister breaking through to the late-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal and becoming one of the top experts in the Great Desolation meant he would also gain prestige.
Nuwa was very happy and said with a hint of pride, "Brother, do you know?"
"It was the baby that helped me break through to this realm."
"He could help you?"
Fuxi's face darkened. He didn't believe her. "Sister, I lost the bet and am no longer qualified to advise you to abort him. Why are you still lying to me?"
"He is indeed somewhat extraordinary, but that's all. He hasn't even been born yet, how powerful can he be?"
"It's true, Brother."
Nuwa was about to say more when Zhunti and Jieyin, who were busy rallying the powerful beings in the crowd, walked over.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Nuwa, Fellow Daoist Fuxi."
They bowed and offered their congratulations, also intending to befriend Nuwa.
Nuwa quickly returned their salutes. Although she had broken through to the late-stage Great Luo, her disposition was still quite pure, and she greatly respected the powerful beings of the Great Desolation.
Fuxi saw people approaching and a thought occurred to him. His sister believed the child had helped her before birth, so why not let others say it too, to dispel her unrealistic notions?
Thus, after returning their greetings, Fuxi pulled the two over and pointed to Nuwa's belly, saying, "My sister claims she was helped by the child in her belly to break through."
"She also says the child in her belly has achieved Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown. Isn't that a joke?"
"What? Great Luo Golden Immortal!"
Zhunti and Jieyin looked at Nuwa with shock and a strange expression, thinking, Can there really be people more shameless than us in this world!
"Fellow Daoist, you must be joking!"
Seeing their reaction, Nuwa felt uncertain. Just as she was about to say something, Tongtian walked over.
"What are several Fellow Daoists discussing?"
Fuxi quickly explained the situation to him, and Tongtian couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
"Not even born yet, and already a Great Luo!"
"Are you kidding? He hasn't even been born!"
Tongtian's booming voice attracted the attention of the listeners nearby, who curiously inquired about what was happening.
Upon learning that Nuwa claimed the child in her belly had already reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm before birth, they all looked towards Nuwa's belly.
The gazes of the crowd made Nuwa blush, feeling unaccustomed to it. She cautiously returned the salutes to the surrounding powerful beings one by one, then said, "This is true. The baby's head has bloomed with three flowers."
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Nuwa, perhaps you sensed it incorrectly?"
"Exactly, to be a Great Luo Golden Immortal before birth is simply unheard of!"
The crowd began to discuss, their words full of disbelief. They, who had come to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao, were the most elite existences in the Great Desolation.
Yet, even they had gone through many epochs, struggling desperately to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Some with shallow fortune were only mere Golden Immortals before arriving at Zixiao Palace.
Now, a child not yet born could reach the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Wasn't that saying they were even inferior to an embryo?
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, we, the Sanqing, as Pangu's direct descendants, possess profound fortune, unmatched in the Great Desolation."
"Thus, when we emerge, we will only have entered the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm."
Yuanshi Tianzun spoke, his words filled with pride. He glanced at Nuwa's belly, shook his head, and said no more.
"Haha, sister, did you hear that? The Sanqing seniors only entered the Grand Luo realm when they emerged."
"But the Sanqing seniors were transformed from Pangu's primordial spirit; their origins are extraordinary. Is the child in your belly even more powerful than the Sanqing seniors?"
Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Fuxi felt he had regained the upper hand. He said to Nuwa with a smug expression.
"This..."
Nuwa hesitated, unsure if her perception had been wrong.
"If you still insist, you can ask Teacher Hongjun."
With that said, Fuxi turned to Hongjun, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Dao Ancestor above, your disciple Fuxi has a question."
On the high platform, Hongjun opened his eyes, a flash of purple light appearing as he looked at Fuxi.
"Speak!"
"Dao Ancestor, have you ever heard of someone achieving the Grand Luo realm with three flowers gathering at the crown before emerging from the womb?"
"Never heard of it!"
Hongjun glanced expressionlessly at Nuwa's belly and subtly shook his head. He knew the origin of this child; it was the son of the Ancestral Dragon.
After the Dragon-Phoenix tribulation, the Dragon race was struck by Heavenly Dao karma and could only survive precariously. It was already a great fortune for this child to be born safely, let alone be a Grand Luo in the womb!
Thinking this, Hongjun swept his indifferent gaze over everyone and said, "This sermon is now concluded. You must be grounded and comprehend thoroughly, lest you go astray."
Everyone bowed in salute: "We respectfully follow your teachings."
"See? Even the Dao Ancestor doesn't believe such a thing can happen."
"Sister, don't overthink it."
Fuxi said smugly to Nuwa. With the assurance from Old Ancestor Hongjun, he was very confident.
"I..."
Nuwa hesitated, unsure what to do.
Just as Nuwa herself began to think her perception was mistaken, a clear sound suddenly emanated from her belly. Immediately after, anomalies filled Zixiao Palace – purple qi surged, golden lotuses bloomed, and dense Dao rhythm emerged, all rushing towards Nuwa.
More precisely, towards her belly!
This scene astonished many of the great cultivators!
Was Nuwa about to break through again? Was there any hope for the rest of them!
Without time for jealousy, the sharp-eyed cultivators noticed something different. These fluctuations were clearly caused by the fetus in Nuwa's belly!
Nuwa stared blankly at the scene, a little worried, unsure if this would harm her baby!
As if sensing his mother's concern, Shen Hongfei sent a thought to comfort Nuwa's heart, then began to comprehend the power of laws.
"These anomalies must have been caused by the child in fellow Daoist Nuwa's belly!"
A clear voice rang out. Houtu, from within the crowd, walked over. As if sensing Nuwa's nervousness, she took her hand and gave her a supportive look.
"Looking at these anomalies, it seems the Dao Ancestor's sermon resonated with him, and now he's beginning to elevate his cultivation."
"That must be it. This child is truly blessed with good fortune!"
The great cultivators all showed envious expressions. Although they didn't believe the child was a Grand Luo while still in the womb, being able to listen to the Dao Ancestor's sermon before birth was also immense luck. They couldn't help but recall their own arduous journeys, and some began to feel jealous.
"Sister, did you hear that? Why aren't you thanking the Dao Ancestor quickly?"
Fuxi said smugly to Nuwa, pulling her along as he prepared to thank Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
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