Discussing the Dao Amazes Empress Nuwa, the Dao of Creation Ignites New Thoughts

The Dao Ancestor Hongjun expounded on the Great Dao, his profound sounds echoing like great bells through Zixiao Palace and the chaotic void. All the great powers were immersed in the supreme Dao realm, some concentrating their minds to comprehend, others silently circulating profound techniques. Lin Xuan (Xuanyuanzi), casting aside his previous attachments, approached with the mindset of "system observation" and "information theory," carefully sensing the flow of Dao Charm. Though still like a frog in a well glimpsing the sky, he gradually perceived the path, his mind becoming clearer and clearer.

On this day, the Dao Ancestor was discussing the profound principle of "creation and destruction, endless reincarnation." As he spoke, the heavens and earth opened, all things sprouted, and living beings were nurtured, all the way to their decline and return to the void. The scene unfolded like a scroll, slowly unfurling with the Dao sound. Within its Dao Charm, a benevolent intent of endless life, nurturing all spirits, filled the void with power.

Empress Nuwa, seated on a auspicious cloud beside him, sensed the creation energy around her becoming even more vibrant. She, the innate divine being who molded humans from earth and mended the heavens with stones, was in charge of the laws of creation, and felt this discourse on the Dao particularly deeply. However, a faint trace of contemplation seemed to flicker in her brow, as if the Dao Ancestor's words had touched upon a subtle and obscure bottleneck in her Dao path.

Just then, Empress Nuwa felt a premonition. Her gaze shifted, and she inadvertently glanced towards the back of the Jie Sect's formation, at the human youth with shallow cultivation but a calm demeanor—Xuanyuanzi. She saw that although his eyes were closed, listening, a peculiar Dao Charm faintly emanated from him. It was not the usual sign of comprehending the Heavenly Dao, but rather seemed like... analysis, deduction? As his Spirit Soul fluctuated, he actually deconstructed that majestic creation Dao Charm into countless minute "fundamental principles," observing their interactions and flow. Though nascent and crude, it was a unique approach, subtly touching upon the "art" of creation.

A ripple of thought stirred within Empress Nuwa. Her Dao of Creation was achieved through supreme benevolence and innate divine abilities, following the Heavenly Dao to bestow life. But the essence of this "creation," besides the "spirit" and "life" bestowed by the Great Dao, did its constituent "principles" also leave traces? This youth's method, though lacking refinement, might still offer her a different kind of inspiration.

The discourse temporarily paused, the residual ripples of Dao Charm still lingering. Empress Nuwa lightly parted her crimson lips, her voice like the clear flow of a spring, yet it clearly reached Lin Xuan's ears, and the great powers around also noticed:

"Little friend, are you Xuanyuanzi, disciple of Senior Brother Tongtian?"

Lin Xuan, who was immersed in the deduction and modeling of the "Creation System," was startled awake by the sound. He quickly gathered his thoughts, stood up, and respectfully bowed, "This junior, Xuanyuanzi, greets Empress Nuwa."

Empress Nuwa nodded slightly, her saintly face benevolent, with a hint of inquiry, "I just heard the Dao Ancestor expound on creation, and observing your Spirit Soul's fluctuations, it seems you have gained something, and quite uniquely so. May I ask what your understanding of the word 'creation' is?"

As these words were spoken, the gazes that had previously quieted down due to Guangchengzi's questioning now refocused on Lin Xuan! Unlike Guangchengzi's aggressive questioning, Empress Nuwa's inquiry was purely for the sake of theoretical discussion, yet it carried more weight! A Saint in charge of creation asking a cultivator of Refining Essence into Qi for his opinion—what an honor, and what pressure!

Sovereign of the Heavens' gaze flickered slightly. He did not intervene, but instead showed a hint of interest. Duobao Daoist and other Jie Sect disciples held their breath, their hearts pounding for Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan knew this was a tremendous opportunity and a severe test. He took a deep breath, and the Dao Charm of the "Enlightenment Cushion" in his sea of consciousness circulated, clearing his mind. He no longer clung to the difference in cultivation levels, but approached with a heart of equal discussion, combining his own insights, and answered honestly:

"Replying to the Empress, this junior is dull-witted and would not dare to presumptuously interpret the profound mysteries of creation. However, having listened to your holy words, I have a humble opinion, and I beg the Empress for guidance."

He paused for a moment, organizing his language, wrapping his scientific core in the vocabulary of Eastern metaphysics: "This junior believes that the Great Dao's creation is like a celestial furnace, nurturing all spirits. The operation of this furnace must have its 'principles.' These 'principles' can be seen as the 'veins' of life force circulation, the 'sequence' of spiritual consciousness awakening, and the 'laws' of material composition."

He attempted to explain in a way Empress Nuwa could understand: "For example, when Your Ladyship molded humans, the earth was the foundation, the 'material'; injecting life force was 'energy' and 'spiritual information'; defining their form and soul was the 'structure' and 'information' encoding. This process, though seemingly boundless divine ability, contains 'material' that harmonizes with the primordial energy of heaven and earth, 'life force' that follows the ebb and flow of yin and yang, and 'form and spirit' that conform to the trajectory of the Great Dao. Does this not also secretly conform to a kind of... self-forming 'Creation Ritual' of heaven and earth?"

He dared not directly speak of "programs" or "algorithms," but used the word "ritual," which was closer to the context of the Primordial Era.

Empress Nuwa's eyes flashed with brilliance. When she created humans, it was a mere thought, and her divine abilities naturally formed. She had never so meticulously considered the "rituals" involved. Yet, hearing Lin Xuan's words, she found it novel, as if her grand and almost instinctive creative process was being examined within a clear framework.

"Oh? According to your view, what is this 'Creation Ritual'?" Empress Nuwa pressed, her tone filled with even greater interest.

Encouraged, Lin Xuan's thoughts became smoother: "This junior ventures to guess that this 'ritual' can be divided into stages. First is the preparation of the 'fundamental base,' like the differentiation of chaos, the establishment of clarity and turbidity, which is the foundation of creation, much like... like building a palace requires leveling the foundation and preparing the lumber."

"Next is the 'nurturing' phase, where yin and yang interact, and qi energies respond, and a spark of spiritual consciousness is born from the void, like a seed receiving nourishment from water and soil, containing the potential for vibrant life. This stage emphasizes 'environment' and 'opportunity'."

"Then comes the 'shaping' marvel, bestowing form, function, even emotions, desires, karma, and destiny according to the trajectory of the Great Dao. It is like an artisan working according to a blueprint, shaping the chaotic life force into specific living beings. This stage is the key to 'information' infusion and 'structural' formation."

Finally, he boldly proposed a hypothesis: "If... if this 'Creation Ritual' could be slightly analyzed, understanding the essentials of its 'fundamental base' composition, the marvels of its 'nurturing' opportunities, and the sequence of its 'shaping' laws, could it help... hmm, for example, in enlightening inanimate stones, nourishing spirit roots, or even repairing damaged spirit meridians and souls? This would make the merit of creation more precise and effective?" He still dared not presume to discuss the creation of life itself, turning instead to auxiliary creation techniques.

As these words were spoken, Empress Nuwa fell silent, but her eyes seemed to contain countless stars being born and extinguished, deducing endlessly. She, the master of creation, had always acted according to her will, her divine abilities innate. Lin Xuan's words, though crude, opened a window she had never considered: besides the grand and benevolent "Dao" of creation, was there also a subtle and operable "art" aspect? If she could grasp the subtle laws of this "Creation Ritual," it might have immeasurable benefits for her in perfecting the Dao of Creation, and even in dealing with certain great calamities of heaven and earth in the future!

After a long while, Empress Nuwa smiled, like a spring breeze bringing rain, and the entire Zixiao Palace seemed to brighten. "Good! Your words, little friend, though not entirely complete, are novel and have given me some insight. Creation is boundless, and Dao and art complement each other. Your ability to see the subtle and understand the profound is truly rare."

She flicked her finger, and a stream of incredibly gentle, green light, imbued with infinite vitality, flew towards Lin Xuan and merged into his brow. "This is a wisp of 'Creation Pure Qi,' a gift for you, little friend. It may help you comprehend the marvels of life force transformation."

Lin Xuan immediately felt a warm and majestic life force flowing through his body, nourishing his Spirit Soul and physical body. He even gained new insights into the knowledge of spirit plant cultivation and pill refining in the "Daoist Scripture Spirit Net"! He quickly bowed in thanks, "This junior thanks the Empress for her generous gift!"

Empress Nuwa nodded slightly and said no more, closing her eyes again to roam the vast emptiness. However, this brief discussion of the Dao was deeply imprinted in the minds of many great powers. Especially Sovereign of the Heavens, his gaze towards Lin Xuan grew more appreciative. This child not only had fantastic ideas but could also discuss the Dao with a Saint and gain recognition. His potential was truly limitless!

And within Lin Xuan's heart, waves of emotion surged. Empress Nuwa's affirmation and gift were undoubtedly a great encouragement to his "scientific" thought process! More importantly, through his contact with the Dao of Creation, he gained a deeper understanding of the essence of "creation," "systems," and "information." This had immeasurable value for him in perfecting the "Daoist Scripture Spirit Net" and even in deducing higher-level cultivation techniques and formations in the future!

In Zixiao Palace, the Dao Ancestor's Dao voice rose again. And Lin Xuan's Dao heart, through his discussion of creation with Empress Nuwa, had also opened up a new world.