Nuwa Creates Humans

Buzhou Mountain, formed from Pangu's spine, is the pillar of the Great Desolation.

Its presence is majestic, its aura vast.

Layer upon layer of mountains pierce the clouds, and within the swirling mists, chaotic winds can be glimpsed.

Ancient trees reach for the sky, their gnarled branches like dragons, and old vines hang down, all imbued with innate spiritual energy.

Waterfalls cascade from the heavens, roaring like thunder, splashing countless pearls and jade.

Exotic flowers and rare herbs fill the ground with fragrance, absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, their colorful mist and auspicious clouds swirling and rising.

Furthermore, countless rare birds and exotic beasts either soar above the clouds or hide in the forests, their auras either peaceful or ferocious, all extraordinary species.

Dao Xuan and his disciples walked within, only feeling how small they were, like dust.

Pangu's might was everywhere, heavy, ancient, and boundless, inspiring infinite reverence in their hearts.

The Five Spirit Qilin walked steadily, auspicious clouds beneath its feet supporting Dao Xuan.

The Gourd Baby sat on the Seven-Colored Gourd, its large eyes darting left and right, full of wonder.

The Golden Peng transformed into wings spanning over ten feet, magnificent and extraordinary, circling and guarding, its sharp golden eyes scanning all directions.

The Six-Eared Macaque followed closely beside Dao Xuan, its six ears agile, carefully listening to all the sounds of the mountain, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

"Teacher, this Buzhou Mountain is truly formidable! I feel like my breathing has become much heavier," the Gourd Baby patted its chest.

"The residual might of the Great God Pangu is still present, so it is naturally not ordinary," Dao Xuan nodded, his divine sense like mercury pouring onto the ground, sensing the majestic innate spiritual energy and Dao Rhyme within the mountain.

The Golden Peng also said, "The spiritual energy here is so abundant, and the Laws are so clear, it is truly a treasure land for cultivation."

The Six-Eared Macaque whispered, "Disciple feels as if he can hear the mountain's heartbeat..."

The master and disciples, following the mountain's contours, slowly ventured deeper.

Unknowingly, they arrived at a serene mountain valley.

The scenery within the valley was different from the outside.

Exotic flowers and jade-like herbs exuded rich fragrance, immortal blossoms and auspicious clouds, their light shimmering in five colors.

A clear stream meandered through, its babbling sound like the tinkling of jade pendants.

Beside the stream, the green stones were like jade, smooth and warm.

Upon the green stone by the stream sat a female immortal.

She had her hair styled in a phoenix bun, with a golden hairpin inserted, reflecting the sunlight.

She wore a plain cloud robe, with hidden gleams of rosy clouds and a thousand strands of auspicious energy.

Her waist was bound by a mountain and river belt, fastened with a Heaven and Earth Knot, imbued with natural Dao Rhyme.

Her feet wore golden lotus slippers, each step exuding fragrance, unstained by dust.

Her face was like a silver moon, smooth and flawless, with a dot of cinnabar on her forehead, adding to her divinity.

Her eyes were like autumn water, containing the profound mysteries of creation, deep and unfathomable.

Her grace was peerless, her bearing magnificent, truly she was:

The mysteries of creation hidden in her palm, The pure energy of heaven and earth nurturing her true form. Contemplating profound truths beneath Buzhou Mountain, A wisp of spiritual light attests to the Primordial Chaos.

Upon seeing her, Dao Xuan's heart tightened slightly. He quickly dismounted the Qilin, tidied his robes, and stepped forward quickly, bowing in greeting:

"Disciple Dao Xuan pays respects to Martial Aunt Nuwa! May Martial Aunt enjoy eternal life!"

His voice was clear and respectful.

Nuwa was deep in thought, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, as if troubled by an unsolvable puzzle.

Hearing Dao Xuan's voice, she slowly raised her eyes.

Divine light flowed within her pupils, as if containing the birth and death of a world.

Recognizing Dao Xuan, her slightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, revealing a gentle smile.

"So it is Martial Nephew Dao Xuan, no need for such ceremony. Why are you here?"

Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze caressing the heart.

The Gourd Baby, Golden Peng, and Six-Eared Macaque saw how respectful Dao Xuan was, and heard the address "Martial Aunt," how could they dare to be negligent?

They quickly stepped forward. The Gourd Baby jumped off the gourd, the Golden Peng transformed into a human youth, and together with the Six-Eared Macaque, they bowed to the ground:

"We pay respects to Empress Nuwa (Martial Grand-Aunt)!"

Nuwa's gaze swept over the three, lingering slightly on the Gourd Baby. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by understanding.

"Rise, all of you." She lightly raised her delicate hand, and a gentle force lifted everyone.

Dao Xuan then stood up and replied respectfully, "Disciple has been traveling the Great Desolation, comprehending the Great Dao, and arrived at Buzhou Mountain. Admiring Pangu's legacy, I came specifically to pay homage. I did not expect to encounter Martial Aunt here; it is truly Disciple's good fortune."

Nuwa nodded slightly, her gaze returning to the gurgling stream, the hint of worry in her brows quietly reappearing.

Dao Xuan observed Nuwa's expression and carefully asked, "Master Uncle, I see you deep in thought. Have you encountered an insurmountable puzzle in your cultivation? If I can be of any small assistance, please enlighten me, Master Uncle."

Hearing this, Nuwa let out a light sigh, a sigh that seemed to carry a trace of helplessness in the world.

"Nephew is sharp-eyed. I have indeed felt a bottleneck in my recent cultivation. I have delved deeply into the Dao of Creation, but to advance further and attain the Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit, I always feel as if there's a layer of mist I cannot penetrate."

She extended her delicate jade hand and gently pointed towards an empty space by the stream.

Buzz!

A point of clear light bloomed from her fingertip, rapidly spreading.

In an instant, where the clear light reached, the earth churned, and plants surged with life!

Countless exotic flowers and rare herbs sprang into existence, vying for beauty and emitting vibrant vitality.

Several nimble little deer, docile white rabbits, and colorful butterflies frolicked among the flowers and plants, lifelike and full of spirit.

This was the supreme manifestation of the Laws of Creation!

However, Nuwa pointed her jade finger again.

The newly born flowers, herbs, and creatures vanished like a dream or an illusion, instantly dissipating and returning to nothingness.

Only the empty ground remained.

"Creating all things and bestowing life is not difficult for me," Nuwa retracted her finger, her tone carrying a hint of confusion and heaviness. "However, I observe the Great Desolation, the endless conflict between the Wu and Yao tribes, their growing malevolence, the fields filled with slaughter, the entangled karma, and the heavy karmic debt."

"These beings, despite possessing divine abilities, have lost the true essence of creation, only seeking to outdo each other in strength and ferocity. This is likely not a long-term blessing for the world. My Great Dao is the creation and vitality of life, not the promotion of slaughter. This contradiction has clouded my Dao heart, and my path ahead is unclear."

Dao Xuan listened quietly, his thoughts racing.

The confusion of Master Uncle Nuwa had an answer in his past life's memories.

Hearing Nuwa express it herself now made him feel even more that she possessed compassion that benefited all living beings.

He pondered for a moment, a flash of inspiration striking him, and a clear thought emerged.

Dao Xuan bowed to Nuwa again, his tone carrying a hint of enlightenment:

"Master Uncle's heart is filled with compassion, benefiting all living beings; I admire you. The Wu and Yao tribes were born with innate malevolence; their conflict is their nature, and also a result of their tribulation. Since Master Uncle feels their slaughter is excessive and goes against the original intention of creation..."

Dao Xuan paused, his gaze clear, his voice carrying a peculiar rhythm:

"Why not... forge a new path and, with the power of creation, create another race?"

"This race should have a balanced nature, a heart of benevolence and kindness, and be in harmony with the natural Dao of heaven and earth. Perhaps it could bring a fresh current to the Great Desolation, and also help Master Uncle verify the ultimate of creation?"

"Create another race?"

Nuwa's delicate body trembled violently upon hearing this!

It was like a thunderclap that split the heavens and earth, suddenly exploding deep within her Primordial Spirit!

The mist that had troubled her for so long was instantly torn apart by this thunderclap!

A brilliant, dazzling spiritual light, unprecedented, like the rising sun, suddenly illuminated her Dao path!

"Create another race... in harmony with nature... verify the ultimate of creation..."

Nuwa murmured to herself, the brilliance in her eyes growing brighter and brighter. The troubled thoughts vanished completely, replaced by immense excitement and enlightenment!

"Excellent! Truly excellent! Nephew Dao Xuan, your words are like sweet dew that refreshes the mind, directly pointing to the crucial juncture of my Dao!"

Nuwa's joy was evident, and she looked at Dao Xuan with eyes full of admiration.

She no longer hesitated and immediately put her plan into action.

With a wave of her hand, the moist soil by the stream rose on its own and fell into her palm.

She then drew clear stream water and mixed it with the soil.

Nuwa's jade fingers danced like the most skillful artisan as she began to sculpt.

Her mind filled with thoughts of gentle creatures, and the soil in her hands transformed into lifelike little deer, white rabbits, and birds...

The power of the Laws of Creation was continuously infused into them.

Soon, a mud sculpture of a little deer was completed.

Nuwa gently blew a breath infused with the origin of creation onto it.

The mud color on the little deer faded, transforming into real fur. Its eyes became lively, and it truly came to life!

It let out a soft cry, looked around curiously, and then... kicked its hooves and darted into the nearby woods, disappearing from sight.

Nuwa: "..."

She sculpted another white rabbit and also imbued it with life.

The white rabbit hopped twice, looked at Nuwa with its ruby-like eyes, and then quickly burrowed into the grass.

Next were the birds, the fish...

Without exception, after coming to life, they all followed their instincts, flying, running, or swimming, quickly leaving Nuwa's side and returning to nature.

The valley had become much livelier, but the "new race" Nuwa had anticipated was nowhere to be seen.

She looked at the creatures that had run away, her delicate eyebrows furrowing once more.

"Why... although they have vitality, they lack intelligence? They don't even have a sense of community? They are just ordinary creatures..."

Dao Xuan watched clearly from the side, understanding dawning in his heart.

Even with Nuwa's divine power of creation, ordinary soil and water could only produce ordinary creatures, unable to carry the spirit of a true "intelligent race."

The time had come.

Dao Xuan stepped forward and said loudly, "Martial Uncle, ordinary soil and water are likely insufficient to bear your supreme creation, to grant them true roots of spiritual wisdom."

As he spoke, he flipped his palm.

Two balls of divine light appeared in his palm.

One was soil, shimmering with nine-colored auspicious clouds, immensely heavy, as if containing the origin of the earth—Nine Heavens Breathing Soil!

The other was divine water, flowing with the colors of the sun, moon, and stars, crystal clear, exuding endless vitality and purifying power—Three Lights Divine Water!

"Disciples have traveled the Great Desolation and chanced upon these two items. They may be able to assist Martial Uncle."

Upon seeing these two items, Nuwa's beautiful eyes instantly erupted with unprecedented brilliance!

"Nine Heavens Breathing Soil! Three Lights Divine Water!"

Her voice was filled with surprise.

"These are innate divine objects, containing the origin of the earth and the essence of the sun, moon, and stars. They are precisely the foundation for creating supreme beings! Nephew, you are truly my lucky star!"

Nuwa did not hesitate, taking the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and Three Lights Divine Water.

With a slight movement of her divine sense, the Breathing Soil and Divine Water merged.

Instantly, a ball of creation divine mud, emitting nine-colored auspicious clouds, containing three-colored stars, with flowing Dao Rhyme, and an ultimate surge of vitality, appeared in Nuwa's hand!

Nuwa's spirits soared, and she began to sculpt again.

This time, what was in her mind was no longer ordinary birds and beasts.

She took herself as a blueprint, combined with the form of Dao Xuan's innate Dao body, and began to shape.

Her jade fingers flew, Dao Rhyme flowed.

Soon, a small mud figure appeared in her palm.

This small figure had well-proportioned limbs and clear features. Although uncolored, it already exuded a subtle spirituality.

Nuwa blew another breath of innate energy, containing her own origin of creation and understanding of the Great Dao, into the small figure!

Buzz!

The creation divine mud shone brightly!

The mud on the small figure rapidly receded, transforming into delicate skin, black hair, and clear eyes.

He (She) slowly opened his (her) eyes, his (her) gaze pure, filled with the curiosity and innocence of a newborn infant.

He (She) moved his (her) limbs, feeling his (her) new body and the world.

Then, his (her) gaze fell upon the divine woman before him (her), who had bestowed life upon him (her), radiating a sacred and solemn, motherly radiance.

A sense of attachment and reverence, originating from the deepest part of his (her) life's origin, surged forth.

The small figure clumsily knelt, touching its head to the ground, and with a tender yet clear voice, called out from the bottom of its heart:

"Mother... Sage Mother!"

This single call, like the first sound of creation, instantly struck Nuwa's heart!

She clearly felt an unimaginably vast, incomparably pure, and boundless stream of merit and fortune, containing new life and hope, rapidly converging in the Nine Heavens!

And her own solid bottleneck of Primordial Chaos began to shake violently with this call of "Sage Mother"!

"It's done! It's really done!"

Nuwa was overjoyed, almost unable to contain herself!

She looked at the small, fragile, yet spiritual being before her, who called her "Sage Mother," and an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and responsibility welled up in her heart.

"Child, rise." Nuwa's voice was gentle as she personally helped the small figure up.

She carefully examined this first "human," finding it more satisfactory the more she looked.

An innate Dao body, secretly aligned with the Heavenly Dao. Although without divine abilities, its intelligence was naturally formed!

This was precisely the race she had envisioned, one that could harmonize with heaven and earth and bring a refreshing change!

"This race shall be named 'Human'!" Nuwa's heart was inspired, and she set the name for the race.

"Human Race pays respects to Sage Mother!" The first small figure bowed respectfully again.

Nuwa's heart was filled with boundless joy, and she dared not delay this heaven-sent opportunity.

She immediately began to sculpt again.

The second, the third, the fourth...

One mud figure after another was rapidly sculpted by her and imbued with life.

Soon, three thousand newborn humans stood by the stream.

They were all like the first little figures, their wisdom just beginning to awaken, pure and ignorant, filled with adoration for Nuwa, and they all prostrated themselves:

"Greetings, Sage Mother!"

The voices converged, not grand, but carrying the strength of new life.

However, creating three thousand humans with intelligence consecutively, even for Nuwa, a Quasi-Saint with nearly infinite magical power, her mind and spirit felt immense fatigue.

The Origin of Creation was heavily depleted.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on her temples, and her breathing was slightly disordered.

The speed of sculpting clearly slowed down.

Dao Xuan watched intently from the side.

He knew that Nuwa was destined to create 129,600 humans, a complete Yuan cycle.

Only three thousand had been made so far, far from enough.

And Nuwa's current state had clearly reached its limit.

The opportune moment arrived once more.

Dao Xuan's mind stirred, and an object appeared in his hand.

It was the incredibly tough and spiritually imbued gourd vine, obtained from the gourd vine on Buzhou Mountain!

"Aunt, sculpting is strenuous. Why not use this vine to dip into the divine mud and sprinkle it to create them?"

Dao Xuan handed the gourd vine over.

Nuwa, feeling exhausted, looked at the gourd vine upon hearing his words and her eyes lit up!

This vine was tough, imbued with the innate life force of wood, and its properties were compatible with the Creation Divine Mud, making it an excellent tool for creation!

"Wonderful! Nephew, your consideration is thorough!"

Nuwa took the gourd vine and immersed it into the swirling, nine-colored, three-light-infused Creation Divine Mud.

The divine mud coated the entire vine.

Nuwa took a deep breath, lifted the gourd vine, and facing the open space by the stream, gathered her Creation Divine Power and swung it forcefully!

Swish!

Countless specks of mud, shimmering with nine-colored auspicious light and three-colored starlight, fell from the vine like a rain of stars!

The mud specks landed!

The Laws of Creation roared!

Each mud speck, upon hitting the ground, absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, rapidly expanding and taking shape!

Transforming into innate humans, identical to the previous ones, their wisdom just beginning to awaken!

Men and women, young and old (though newly born, their forms varied), instantly filled a large area!

Nuwa's spirit was greatly uplifted!

This method saved time and effort, its efficiency more than a hundred times faster!

She no longer hesitated, her jade arms waving, the gourd vine dipping into the mud and swinging!

Like the greatest painter, she splashed the colors of life onto the canvas of heaven and earth!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Each swing of the gourd vine brought forth a rain of mud.

With each fall of mud rain, tens of thousands of humans were born!

They sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, their newborn curiosity and boundless reverence for their creator, causing them to prostrate themselves in Nuwa's direction.

"Greetings, Sage Mother!"

"Greetings, Sage Mother!"

The waves of sound grew louder and louder, converging into a magnificent aura of new life that surged towards the heavens!

Nuwa swung faster and faster, her heart filled with exhilaration, the loosening sensation of the Primordial Chaos bottleneck growing stronger and stronger!

Dao Xuan, Gourd Baby, Golden Peng, Six-Eared Macaque, and the Five Spirit Qilin watched with bated breath, witnessing the most magnificent miracle of creation since the dawn of heaven and earth!

Finally!

As Nuwa swung the gourd vine for the last time, flinging the final specks of mud.

The entire mass of Creation Divine Mud was precisely used up!

On the vast open space by the stream, densely packed and neatly arranged, stood the newly born humans!

No more, no less, exactly 129,600 people!

The number of a Yuan cycle, perfectly accomplished!

An indescribable, vast aura of Xuanhuang Merit, enough to move a Saint, descended like the Milky Way pouring from the nine heavens!