Planning for Primordial World Merit, Tricking Houtu

"Lady Nuwa... you also took some Power of Merit, why don't you give it all to me?" Chen Xuan asked with a half-smile.

"The Power of Merit naturally goes to the virtuous. Why should I give it up? Are you getting ahead of yourself... I am your ancestor, you wretch who dares to betray your master and your ancestors!"

Lady Nuwa retorted angrily, clearly displeased. It was unbelievable that a goddess-like older sister, with a queenly demeanor, could act so shamelessly and childishly.

Chen Xuan rubbed his nose and said, "Tsk tsk... what logic is there when you say it, and what of it? Anyway, merit is me. It seems the Primordial World truly has many opportunities. We should create more chances..."

"For example, creating a faction, educating all beings..."

"And writing..."

"Next is a Heavenly Marriage. Lady Nuwa, would you consider it? We can have Heaven and Earth as witnesses. It's all about gaining merit anyway, just playing along."

Chen Xuan's mind raced with eight hundred schemes. He couldn't help but imagine a halo of golden merit behind him, illuminating everything wherever he went, making even Hongjun wary.

"Hmph... you're clearly lusting after my body. You're digging your own grave, you unfilial wretch, defying your ancestors and heaven and earth! I really want to slap you to death."

Nuwa was furious. This brat had wicked intentions, and she really wanted to strangle him for daring to have ideas about her.

Even if it was just playing along, it was still displeasing...

"Lady Nuwa... aren't you tempted? It's just a play." Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"I think you're tired of living..." Nuwa raised her hand, intending to slap Chen Xuan away.

"Lady Nuwa... why don't you consider it? This is my plan. We're getting merit for free anyway. Don't be a saint..." Chen Xuan shrugged, looking indifferent.

As someone from a later generation with an omniscient perspective, Chen Xuan had to play his cards right, especially with Nuwa, whose thigh was incredibly thick...

"You brat, don't mess around. The Heavenly Dao is unpredictable. Let's see how things develop in a while. At the beginning of a Great Tribulation, any change can lead to karma... countless tribulations will befall you, and even Grand Unity Golden Immortals cannot escape."

Nuwa shook her head and refused...

The two instances of merit descending had shaken the Primordial World, attracting the attention of the Demon Lord and Hongjun. The consequences would be severe.

"Fine... anyway, I don't want to stay long. The Great Tribulation is about to begin, and danger is everywhere. I'd rather go home and farm." Chen Xuan was casual, eager to return and use the treasures he had to improve the future.

"As you wish..." Nuwa ate meat while looking at the sky. Night fell, and the stars twinkled.

Fuxi, Houtu, Duobao, Big Yellow, and the others exchanged glances. The bickering between the two was quite entertaining. After all, one of them was a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, so why did they have no dignity?

"Hmph... what are you looking at? Eat your meat properly. We'll go treasure hunting again tomorrow." Nuwa snorted.

"I'm going to cultivate..." Chen Xuan sat cross-legged elsewhere.

After eating, he began to cultivate. Nourished by the power of the dragon meat and protected by immeasurable merit, his surging true essence churned within his body, leading to a breakthrough in the Spirit Transformation realm...

He went from the early stage of Spirit Transformation straight to the late stage...

"Harmony with Dao realm..."

Chen Xuan gritted his teeth and once again gathered his strength to break through, but failed. He tried again and again, but could not break through.

"The path of cultivation requires haste to not arrive. Your foundation is shallow, boy. Without a great opportunity, your strongest achievement in this life will be a Heavenly Immortal..." Nuwa couldn't help but interject.

"Do you have any other methods? I want to break through before I go back..." Chen Xuan actually wanted to become an immortal before returning to his hometown.

"Eat your rice one bite at a time. Don't aim too high, boy. Wait for the next opportunity." Nuwa refused.

She could help Chen Xuan increase his strength, but becoming an immortal by pulling the seedlings to help them grow would ultimately harm him, just like Supreme Old Lord's Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, which could make one a Golden Immortal but cut off all future paths...

"Fine... I'll consolidate my realm and break through next time." Chen Xuan was helpless and sat cross-legged again.

About half a day passed...

Chen Xuan opened his eyes and saw a stunningly beautiful face staring at him. He was startled. It was Houtu, who revealed a hint of excited kindness.

"You're awake..." Houtu's beautiful eyes flickered. Dressed in a green robe that flowed like the wind, she couldn't conceal her perfect figure. She was truly a goddess.

"Senior Houtu... scaring people can be fatal." Chen Xuan sighed.

"I am a Witch. What are humans? Are you creatures like you considered humans? Indeed, Father God created the world with all sorts of races..." Houtu was much gentler, seemingly with a request.

"Senior Houtu... what exactly do you want?" Chen Xuan didn't think he was handsome enough to make a goddess fall for him.

"How about teaching your cooking techniques to my Witch Clan?" Houtu's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Not a chance!" Chen Xuan shook his head.

"Don't you want to increase your strength? My essence blood can elevate you by more than one level, and you can also cultivate the Witch Clan's body-refining technique. How about it?" Houtu tempted him step by step.

Chen Xuan was tempted. The Witch Clan's power, apart from their innate divine abilities, was their incomparably strong physique, derived from Pangu's bloodline. It was said they also inherited a supreme body-refining technique...

During the Witch-Demon War...

Each of them was no less than a Half-Saint. Their powerful physiques were enough to crush the rules of heaven and earth and shatter the stars of eternity...

"No..." Chen Xuan refused. He had Houtu in his grasp for once and said, "Come with me to a place, and I guarantee you'll learn many secrets, including cooking..."

"Heh heh... I'm doing this for my appetite. Am I going to run off with just anyone? You're thinking too much..." Houtu pouted.

"As you wish..." Chen Xuan was indifferent.

In the following period...

Chen Xuan spent three consecutive days roasting dragon meat. Each time, the aroma was intoxicating, leaving a lingering taste, satisfying everyone. Lady Nuwa also cooperated, tricking Houtu together...

"A few more days have passed. We can't be lazy. We should set out to treasure hunt." Chen Xuan stretched.

"Perhaps... we could head to Kunlun Mountain. I wonder what treasures might be there?" Nuwa chuckled.

"Wait..." Houtu's expression grew flustered.

She had been eating for three days straight and was practically addicted to barbecue. The thought of sizzling, fatty dragon meat made her hesitate, worrying about what she'd eat in the future. She wavered for a moment.

"I'll go..." Houtu gritted her teeth. She refused to believe some insignificant brat would dare touch her, and Nuwa was her good sister, after all.

"Are you willing to abandon your own brothers, or any of your sisters?" Chen Xuan retorted.

"Hmph... your little schemes. Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Fine, you win this time..." Houtu was stubborn, refusing to admit she was just greedy!

"Heh heh... If your siblings found out, they'd probably beat you up for abandoning them for a meal," Chen Xuan said with a half-smile.

"They dare? I'm doing this for them! But let's wait a few days, I need to discuss it with them." Houtu took a step forward, transforming into a streak of light and vanishing without a trace.

Chen Xuan and Nuwa exchanged a look. The future master of the Earthly Dao was being tricked and coaxed away. They would need to spend a few days cultivating, otherwise, all their efforts would be in vain.

Just let everything go smoothly...

This entire scheme was a major operation for Chen Xuan. If the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human Daos were the true grand trends of the Primordial World, then by controlling the Human and Earthly Daos as his sword to confront the Heavenly Dao, could he possibly win a game against it?

Woof woof woof...

A series of dog barks rang out as Big Yellow came running.

"That must be Duobao finding a treasure. Let's go take a look," Fuxi, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

"Let's go..." Chen Xuan readily agreed, and the group set off in a grand procession.

"Go my foot... I'm the one flying you there," Nuwa rolled her eyes and, with a wave of her hand, brought Chen Xuan and Big Yellow along.

After traveling for half a day...

They saw a Treasure Seeking Rat perched on a giant rock, gazing into the distance at a massive formation that pulsed with energy. The sounds of dragons roaring and tigers growling emanated from it, and the formation stretched across mountain ranges spanning thousands of miles...

"This is the sign of a treasure emerging," Fuxi recognized immediately, unable to hide his astonishment.

"I wonder what earth-shattering treasure it is, to alarm the nine heavens, cause dragons and tigers to roar, and shake the stars. It will surely draw the attention of the Three Clans..." Nuwa worried.

Currently, the Three Clans were locked in a fierce struggle, and all other powers had to give way.

This was because supreme beings like the Ancestor Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin were all originally Chaos Demon Gods who had developed sentience, placing them far ahead of the myriad races...

Only those like Great Immortal Yang Mei, Hongjun, and Luohu, who had survived the shattering of chaos at a heavy price, could scheme for the Primordial World