"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I merely repeat what I've heard from others. It's nothing worth mentioning."
Seeing a trace of shock on Daoist Nuwa's face, Ye Xuan chuckled. This matter was an immense secret to the innate God-Demons, and it could also clear the fog surrounding their future Dao Paths.
But among the Sages, it was common knowledge. Nuwa would become a Sage in the future and learn of it sooner or later. By telling her now, he could do her a favor and make her owe him a debt of Karma.
Now that was a truly cost-free deal!
Besides, even if everyone else learned about it, it wouldn't affect Ye Xuan in the slightest.
Ye Xuan walked a Supreme Dao Path unlike any before or after him, one that even surpassed Pangu.
Within each of the Three Thousand Heavens, a different Great Dao held sway, encompassing the other Three Thousand Great Daos. Once they were truly perfected and the Three Thousand Heavens emerged together, Ye Xuan's standing would surpass even Pangu's.
Seeing that Ye Xuan remained perfectly calm, as if he didn't care, Daoist Nuwa spoke.
"Very well!"
"Fellow Daoist, you're too modest. I also possess a Supreme Innate Rare Treasure called the Primordial Fate Stone. It was nurtured over countless years by Primordial Qi, one of the three energies present when the world was created."
"This wondrous stone is itself a Supreme Wonder, with a trace of the mysteries of creation."
"It's been of no use to me for a long time. Seeing that you possess such an Innate Spiritual Root, I believe the time has come for it to change hands..."
With a wave of her hand, the Innate Rare Treasure flew into Ye Xuan's possession. Seeing that he had obtained another Supreme Wonder, Ye Xuan couldn't help but feel pleased. As one of the three energies present when the world was created, Primordial Qi could be considered a higher grade of Innate Spiritual Qi. It would greatly benefit an Innate Spiritual Root and could raise it to a higher level.
"This Innate Rare Treasure is indeed a Supreme Treasure to me. I won't stand on ceremony..."
After a moment's thought, Ye Xuan waved his hand, sending over a thousand drops of Three Light Divine Water into Daoist Nuwa's hands.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so modest. It's only a thousand drops of Three Light Divine Water. I still have some left."
Daoist Nuwa was once again shocked. He'd given her over a thousand drops of Three Light Divine Water in a single gesture—what extravagance! Though she felt a little embarrassed, such a treasure would greatly aid her in comprehending the Way of Creation. She immediately accepted it and took her leave.
Watching her depart, Ye Xuan nodded. He'd gained enormously from her visit. Not only had he obtained a fragment of the Way of Destruction, he'd also entered the Way of Creation in one fell swoop. He'd even incorporated these two Supreme Great Daos into the Way of Five Elements, and in the end, obtained a Primordial Fate Stone as well.
Ye Xuan gestured to Golden Cicada, telling him to take the Innate Spiritual Fruit and return to Secluded Cultivation. Then he took the Creation Cauldron, an Innate Supreme Treasure, and entered Secluded Cultivation himself.
Meanwhile, after Daoist Nuwa returned to the Heavenly Court and learned that Ye Xuan had created a Supreme Saint Method while still a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, the Demon Emperor was speechless. There was no winning over a supreme powerhouse like him. But this was still good news for the Demon Emperor and the others. At least it meant Ye Xuan wouldn't side with the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
If Ye Xuan joined the Witch Clan, his strength, combined with that of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, would leave the Heavenly Court without the slightest chance of victory. The Demon Emperor immediately entered Secluded Cultivation as well.
At the foot of Mount Buzhou, inside a vast divine hall.
Seeing someone from the Heavenly Court fly toward the Pure Land of Spiritual Mountain in the West, the Twelve Ancestral Witches felt a trace of unease.
"Eldest Brother, why are people from the Heavenly Court going to the West?"
Seeing Daoist Nuwa return to the Heavenly Court from the Western Continent, Fire Ancestral Witch Zhu Rong asked in confusion.
At that, Water Ancestral Witch Gonggong snorted. "Since the ancient war, the West has had barely a tenth of its original Innate Spiritual Qi. Their journey there must have something to do with the Pure Land of Spiritual Mountain."
His words made the others look even more troubled. Ye Xuan was in the Pure Land of Spiritual Mountain.
And there was also Daoist Zhunti, one of the top innate God-Demons, whose strength was no less than Emperor Taiyi's and the others'.
Without using the Pangu True Body, Ye Xuan alone was no weaker than the Twelve Ancestral Witches working together. Add Daoist Zhunti to the equation, and how powerful would they be if they joined forces with the Heavenly Court?
If they took part in the Witch-Demon conflict, it would be bad news for the Twelve Ancestral Witches.
After a moment's thought, Di Jiang spoke. "They may not get involved, but we should still go and ask. If the people of Spirit Mountain stay out of the Witch-Demon conflict, that alone would be cause for celebration. If they help us, that would be even better."
"Houtu, you're usually kind and generous toward others. Would you be willing to make the trip?"
Daoist Houtu nodded. Just as she was about to leave, another Innate Spiritual Treasure appeared in Di Jiang's hand.
"This is a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure called the Mountain Driving Whip."
"If they agree not to ally with the Heavenly Court, we can give them this High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."
The members of the Witch Clan specialized in physical strength. As for Innate Spiritual Treasures, the Twelve Ancestral Witches mainly used them to comprehend the Power of Great Dao Laws. They were virtually useless in battle.
Daoist Houtu took the Mountain Driving Whip and set off for Spirit Mountain.
[Ding-dong!]
[Detected that Daoist Houtu is setting out from Mount Buzhou for the West to seek an audience with the host. Please choose below.]
[Choice One: Ignore her and stay put, allowing her to leave. Complete the task to receive one-tenth of the Earth Demon God's Origin Power.]
[Choice Two: Help the Twelve Ancestral Witches destroy the Heavenly Court in one decisive strike. Complete the task to receive a fragment of the Reincarnation Law.]
[Choice Three: Meet with Daoist Houtu. Complete the task to receive three-tenths of a Great Dao of Earth Law Fragment.]
Within the Pure Land of Spiritual Mountain, Ye Xuan heard another electronic sound in his ear.
At this, a thoughtful look crossed Ye Xuan's face.
Of the three choices, the one most useful to him was a fragment of the Way of Reincarnation.
This Great Dao Law was also one of the Supreme Great Daos, governing the cycle of reincarnation for all living beings.
But Ye Xuan only glanced at it before dismissing it. As for letting her leave and obtaining one-tenth of the Earth Demon God's Origin Power, or meeting her and receiving three-tenths of a Great Dao of Earth Law Fragment, after a moment's thought, Ye Xuan chose the last option.
The Earth Demon God wasn't particularly powerful among the Three Thousand Demon Gods. Its Origin Power might not be enough to let him master three-tenths of the Great Dao of Earth. He already had some insight into this Great Dao, so if he obtained three-tenths of its laws and discussed the Dao with Daoist Houtu, he might even master about half of its power.
After a moment's thought, Ye Xuan spoke.
"Choose the last option. I'll meet with Houtu!"
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