Early Quasi-Saint

This golden light of merit, brilliant and dazzling, pure and flawless, contained the supreme reward from the Great Desolation's heaven and earth for the greatest feat since the creation of the world – the creation of the Human Race!

Its magnitude and purity were unprecedented in all of history!

As soon as the golden light of merit appeared, it instantly attracted the attention of all the mighty beings in the entire Great Desolation!

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

The Three Pure Ones were discussing the Dao.

Laozi sat cross-legged on a wind-fire cushion, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda above his head showering down myriad strands of mysterious yellow energy, his aura as calm as an ancient well.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate held the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, his face like jade, with three long strands of beard flowing from his chin, exuding profound majesty.

Sect Master Tongtian had the Qingping Sword on his back, his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes brimming with heroic spirit, his body's sword energy hidden yet potent.

At this moment, all three simultaneously felt something and their gazes pierced through the endless void, falling in the direction of Buzhou Mountain.

A hint of understanding and relief appeared on Laozi's face, which was as calm as an ancient well. He nodded slightly, "Junior Sister Nuwa has finally attained the Dao."

A sharp light flashed in Primordial Heavenly Venerate's eyes, tinged with a complex emotion. "Creating the Human Race, immeasurable merit, to actually trigger such heavenly favor! We, the orthodox lineage of Pangu, must also strive!"

Sect Master Tongtian clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his sword energy soaring to the sky. "Haha! Good! Well done, Junior Sister Nuwa! The Great Dao of Creation actually possesses such power! My path is not lonely!"

West, Spirit Mountain.

Beside the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Daoist Jieyin, with his sallow complexion and thin build, looked even more distressed. The Twelve-petal Merit Golden Lotus bloomed with immeasurable golden light.

Daoist Zhunti held the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, his eyes filled with shock and unconcealed envy.

"Senior Brother! Junior Sister Nuwa actually attained sainthood by creating the Human Race! This merit... this merit..." Zhunti's voice trembled slightly.

Daoist Jieyin sighed deeply, his compassion for all beings evident. "Amitabha! Junior Sister Nuwa's great compassion and great wisdom have earned her this immeasurable merit, which is truly deserved. Our Western lands are barren, and the path of the Dao is difficult. We must advance further!" His tone carried a deep longing.

Sun Star, Demon Emperor Palace.

Dijun and Taiyi sat high above.

The River Diagram and Luo Book floated before Dijun, evolving the Stars of the Heavens.

The Chaos Bell rose and fell in Taiyi's hand, suppressing the primordial chaos.

At this moment, the two brothers stood up simultaneously, their faces filled with irrepressible joy!

"Heaven blesses the Demon Clan! Heaven blesses the Demon Clan!" Dijun's voice trembled with excitement. "Empress Nuwa's attainment of sainthood is the supreme glory of our Demon Clan! From now on, our Demon Clan has a Saint! Why should we fear the Witch Clan?!"

Taiyi stroked the Chaos Bell, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. "Big Brother! With Empress Nuwa becoming a Saint, our Demon Clan's fortune will surely soar! The doom of the Witch Clan is not far off! We must quickly summon the demons to celebrate the Holy Venerable together!"

Pangu Hall.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches gathered.

Dijiang, Zhu Jiuyin, Houtu, and the other Ancestral Witches wore solemn expressions.

"Nuwa has become a Saint..." Dijiang's voice was low, the power of space fluctuating slightly. "She is the Empress Nuwa of the Demon Clan. This Saint position is not favorable to our Witch Clan!"

The long river of time flowed through Zhu Jiuyin's eyes, his tone filled with worry. "The Human Race is newly born, seemingly weak, yet favored by the Heavenly Dao... Their future is unpredictable."

Empress Houtu's delicate brows furrowed slightly. Looking at the newly born Human Race, a trace of compassion and contemplation flashed in her eyes. "This race... their nature is balanced... perhaps..."

The Sea of Blood's Styx, Wuzhuang Temple's Zhenyuanzi, the Northern Darkness's Kunpeng...

The mighty beings cultivating in seclusion across the Great Desolation, regardless of their alignment or faction, were all shocked by the vast golden light of merit and the subsequent pressure of sainthood!

Some were surprised, some were happy, some were worried, some were fearful, some were envious, some were jealous... a myriad of emotions, none the same.

Buzhou Mountain Valley.

The vast and boundless mysterious yellow merit, like a heavenly river bursting its dam, poured down with a roar!

Seventy percent of it, without any suspense, flowed into Nuwa's body!

Buzz!

An immeasurable holy light erupted from Nuwa's body!

A supreme aura, superior to all things in heaven and earth, eternal and indestructible, impervious to all calamities, exploded forth!

The auspicious cloud above her head churned, her three flowers gathered at the crown, her five qi returned to their origin, all transforming into a chaotic auspicious cloud, containing the profound mysteries of creation and evolving the great thousand worlds!

The Primordial Chaos Dao fruit was now achieved!

Empress Nuwa had attained the Dao and become a Saint!

The pressure of sainthood instantly swept across the entire Great Desolation!

Heaven and earth became solemn, and all things bowed their heads!

At this moment, in the Great Desolation, regardless of location or cultivation level, all living beings felt a sense of awe and submission from the depths of their life instincts!

Unconsciously, they bowed in the direction of Buzhou Mountain!

"Greetings, Saint Nuwa!"

"May the Saint live for eternity!"

The mountain-like, sea-like cries of will converged into a torrent, echoing throughout the Great Desolation!

Nuwa stood within the holy light, her face compassionate and solemn, accepting the worship of all beings in heaven and earth.

She felt the boundless, mysterious, and unfathomable saintly power within her, her heart utterly clear.

The remaining thirty percent of merit had not dissipated.

Half of that, which was five percent, transformed into a brilliant golden torrent and flowed into the gourd vine in Nuwa's hand, which was covered in Creation Divine Mud!

Buzz!

The gourd vine trembled violently!

Its originally verdant body was instantly dyed a mysterious yellow, and countless merit runes flowed and imprinted themselves onto the vine!

A weighty aura of resilience, creation, protection, and the carrying of the Human Race's destiny emanated outwards!

The Post-celestial Merit Supreme Treasure—the Human-Creating Whip—was formed!

Another ten percent of the merit transformed into a smaller, yet equally pure golden pillar of light, landing directly on Dao Xuan!

Dao Xuan was prepared and immediately sat cross-legged, fully circulating the orthodox Xuanmen cultivation method!

Vast merit entered his body!

He was already at the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, just a single step away from severing his corpses.

At this moment, this incredibly pure merit from creating humans was like the sharpest blade of Dao, and like the most fitting guiding light!

It instantly illuminated the firm barrier deep within his Primordial Spirit!

"The Dao of the Three Corpses lies in illuminating the heart and seeing one's true nature, by entrusting one's obsessions!"

Dao Xuan's mind was clear, and inspiration struck him.

Within his Primordial Spirit, a point of pure, flawless spiritual light, containing all his "good" thoughts, was, under the embrace and push of the merit power, suddenly separated!

"Sever!"

Dao Xuan let out a soft cry in his heart!

Buzz!

That point of good thought spiritual light, carrying a large amount of merit, instantly rushed out of his Primordial Spirit!

At the same time, Dao Xuan unhesitatingly unleashed his Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Four Symbols Banana Fan!

The good thought spiritual light and merit found the most perfect vessel and instantly submerged into the Banana Fan!

Boom!

The Banana Fan erupted with unprecedented brilliant light!

The origin powers of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water surged madly, intertwining and sublimating!

Catalyzed by the merit power and guided by Dao Xuan's Dao principles for severing corpses, four illusory figures slowly condensed on the fan's surface. They bore a seven to eight-tenths resemblance to Dao Xuan's face, yet possessed different auras.

One figure, clad in an earth-yellow Daoist robe, had a honest face and a stable aura like a mountain, controlling the origin of Earth!

One figure, clad in a crimson Daoist robe, had raised eyebrows and an aura as blazing as fire, controlling the origin of Fire!

One figure, clad in a light green Daoist robe, had a graceful form and an aura as agile as wind, controlling the origin of Wind!

One figure, clad in a dark black Daoist robe, had deep eyes and an aura as vast as water, controlling the origin of Water!

All four figures were transformed from the origin of Dao Xuan's good corpse, entrusted to the Four Symbols Banana Fan, this special Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure containing the origin of the Four Symbols!

Good Corpse, Severed!

And severed into four!

The four figures bowed in unison towards Dao Xuan's true form: "Greetings, True Body!"

They then transformed into four streams of light and merged into Dao Xuan's Auspicious Cloud, hidden within the Three Flowers, silently comprehending the Great Dao of the Four Symbols and refining their origins.

Dao Xuan's aura instantly surged!

A mysterious Dao rhyme, surpassing Grand Unity Golden Immortals and reigning over early-stage Quasi-Saints, emanated outwards!

The Quasi-Saint realm was achieved!

And he had entered it in such a unique way!

Dao Xuan opened his eyes, divine light contained within them, as deep as an abyss, adding a touch of transcendent demeanor. He felt the completely different power within him and a clearer grasp of the laws of heaven and earth, his heart filled with joy.

Just as Dao Xuan's corpse severing succeeded and the golden light of merit was about to completely dissipate.

The remaining trace of merit did not directly return to heaven and earth. Instead, as if guided by some unseen force, it transformed into a fine yet equally pure golden rain, scattering and sprinkling down behind Dao Xuan, onto the Gourd Baby, who was watching all this with wide, curious eyes!

The Gourd Baby felt a warmth spread through his entire body!

A tremor from deep within his bloodline was instantly awakened!

The gourd vine that Nuwa had used to create humans was precisely the mother root that had nurtured his Seven-Colored Gourd!

The mother root, having been imbued with the merit of creating humans, had been upgraded to the Post-celestial Merit Supreme Treasure, the Human-Creating Whip. Its origin aura was connected to the Gourd Baby's bloodline, sharing the same origin and root!

At this moment, this trace of merit from creating humans was an additional reward from the Heavenly Dao for the mother root's nurturing effort, and also a natural gift due to their connected bloodlines!

Buzz!

The Seven-Colored Gourd Baby's body erupted with dazzling seven-colored auspicious light!

The innate origin within his body circulated, grew, and sublimated at an unprecedented speed under the nourishment of karmic merit!

The bottleneck of the late Golden Immortal stage was easily shattered like thin paper, propelled by this pure karma and the resonance of his bloodline!

A more powerful and harmonious aura surged from Gourd Baby's small body!

Seven-colored divine light contained within, flowing endlessly, vaguely seeming to evolve into a small world!

Grand Unity Golden Immortal, early stage!

"Ah!" Gourd Baby felt filled with strength, letting out a cry of comfort. His small face was flushed, and his big eyes were full of surprise. "Teacher! I feel... I feel so powerful! It's like I can hold more delicious food!"

Dao Xuan's eyes flashed with surprise and understanding upon seeing this.

"Good! This is the merit of your mother root's creation, favored by the Heavenly Dao. You are destined for this opportunity!"

Golden Peng and Six-Eared watched, dumbfounded, their envy evident.

Especially Six-Eared. He looked at the flowing seven-colored divine light and the Grand Unity Golden Immortal aura around Gourd Baby, then at his own early Heavenly Immortal cultivation. His six ears drooped, and he thought to himself:

"As expected, reincarnation... oh no, choosing one's root is a skill!"

"Congratulations, junior martial nephew, for severing the good corpse and stepping into the Quasi-Saint realm! And congratulations to Gourd Baby for obtaining this creation and advancing to Grand Unity!"

Empress Nuwa's voice arrived, carrying a hint of praise. She naturally saw the uniqueness of Dao Xuan's corpse severance and the reason for Gourd Baby's advancement.

"It is all thanks to senior martial aunt's creation merit. This disciple is merely fortunate," Dao Xuan quickly got up and bowed respectfully.

At this moment, the vast golden light of karmic merit finally dissipated completely.

In the valley, only the solemn Saintly might and the 129,600 newly born humans remained.

They stood there, bewildered, their pure eyes filled with infinite adoration for Nuwa and confusion about this strange world.

Nuwa looked at these newborn humans. After her joy, her delicate brows furrowed slightly again.

A Saint's thought could reach all realms.

She instantly understood the fragility of the Human Race.

A newly born race, weak and defenseless, without divine abilities, ignorant of agriculture, unaware of the seasons. How could they survive in this dangerous Great Desolation where the strong prey on the weak?

Although she had become a Saint, under the Heavenly Dao, Saints could not excessively interfere with the development of a race, especially since the Human Race was born in accordance with destiny and had its own growth trajectory.

If she kept the humans by her side and protected them, it would not be beneficial and might cause them to lose the opportunity for self-improvement.

"Alas..." Nuwa sighed softly. Her Saintly heart was compassionate. Looking at these humans, like her own children, she was momentarily troubled.

Dao Xuan observed her expression and understood.

He stepped forward again, bowing deeply to Empress Nuwa: "Senior martial aunt has attained the Primordial Chaos Dao. You should establish your dojo in the Chaos and comprehend the supreme Great Dao.

These newborn humans are the fruit of senior martial aunt's labor and the future hope of the Great Desolation.

This disciple is untalented, but I am willing to look after the Human Race on behalf of senior martial aunt for a period, guiding their reproduction and survival, teaching them the ways of survival, so that they may establish themselves in the Great Desolation and not fail senior martial aunt's grace of creation!"

Nuwa's beautiful eyes lit up upon hearing this!

Dao Xuan's words were exactly what she wished for!

Dao Xuan was the foremost disciple of the Xuanmen, personally taught by senior martial brother Taiqing, and now he had severed his corpse and entered the Quasi-Saint realm. His cultivation was profound, his character pure, and he had a connection to the birth of the Human Race. It was most fitting for him to look after them!

"Good! Excellent!" Nuwa smiled, her Saintly radiance shining. "Junior martial nephew is thoughtful! This is the fortune of the Human Race!"

She lightly raised her jade hand, and the Human-Creating Whip, which had just been promoted to a Post-celestial Karmic Treasure, transformed into a stream of profound yellow light and flew into Dao Xuan's hand.

"This whip, having accompanied me in creating humans, has gained immeasurable karmic merit and has become a Post-celestial Karmic Treasure. It is extremely tough, capable of striking down demons, and is connected to the destiny of the Human Race.

Today, I bestow it upon junior martial nephew. Firstly, to help you protect the Human Race, secondly, to encourage the Human Race to strive for self-improvement, and thirdly... as a token of my gratitude."

Dao Xuan took the Human-Creating Whip. It felt warm in his hand, subtly connected to the destiny of the Human Race, and emanated a tenacious, life-creating Dao rhyme. He was overjoyed:

"Many thanks to senior martial aunt for bestowing this treasure! This disciple will not fail your trust!"

Nuwa nodded with a smile and looked at the bewildered humans. Her voice, gentle yet carrying Saintly decree, resonated in every human's heart:

"You are newly born, you must strive for self-improvement, revere heaven and earth, and respect your teachers.

From now on, junior martial nephew Dao Xuan will guide you. You must strictly follow his teachings, just as you would revere me."

"We respectfully obey the Saint Mother's decree!" The 129,600 humans knelt in unison towards Nuwa and Dao Xuan. Though their voices were tender, they converged into a nascent force.

Nuwa felt a little more at ease.

Just then.

A clear and melodious phoenix cry echoed from the sky!

Caw--!

A majestic Qing Luan, surrounded by divine azure light and trailing long, magnificent tail feathers, flew in from beyond the nine heavens!

It seemed to be attracted by the immeasurable Saintly radiance and the aura of creation from Nuwa's ascension. It flew directly into the valley, circling and dancing around Nuwa with elegant grace, filled with joy and submission.

Nuwa looked at this spiritual and pure-blooded Qing Luan, and her Saintly heart stirred.

"You have a connection with me. Would you be willing to be my mount and accompany me to the Chaos?"

Upon hearing this, the Qing Luan let out a joyful cry, folded its wings, and landed obediently before Nuwa, lowering its noble head.

Nuwa gently stepped onto Qing Luan's back.

Qing Luan let out a long cry and spread its wings, ready to fly.

Nuwa cast a final glance at Dao Xuan and the Human Race, her voice ethereal and imbued with saintly intent. "Nephew, I will establish my dojo, 'Wa Imperial Palace,' in the chaos. Once the dojo is successfully established, I will begin lecturing on the Great Dao of Creation. At that time, you may bring your disciples to observe and listen to the teachings."

"Disciple respectfully sends off Martial Aunt! We will certainly come to Wa Imperial Palace to listen to your sacred teachings!" Dao Xuan bowed in farewell.

Qing Luan flapped its wings, carrying the Saint Nuwa, transforming into a streak of cyan light. It instantly pierced through the Thirty-Three Heavens and plunged into the depths of the endless chaos, disappearing without a trace.

The saintly might gradually faded.

In the valley, only Dao Xuan and his four disciples, the Five Spirit Qilin, and the 129,600 newborn humans remained.

Dao Xuan held the Human-Creating Whip, its surface swirling with mysterious yellow energy. He gazed at the vast expanse of innocent and hopeful newborn humans before him, and feeling the immense power of his early Quasi-Saint stage, a surge of ambition rose within him.

The Gourd Baby bounced excitedly beside him, its body radiating a seven-colored treasure light. Though its Grand Unity Golden Immortal aura was still nascent, its potential was boundless.

Golden Peng and Six-Eared Macaque also had eyes full of drive.

The grand trend of the Great Desolation, the Human Race is destined to rise!

And he, Dao Xuan, would be the very first guide on this path of rising prosperity!

"Let's go, children," Dao Xuan's voice was gentle yet firm, echoing through the valley. "Follow your teacher as we find a place to settle and establish our lives."

He gently patted the Qilin.

The Five Spirit Qilin let out a low growl, and auspicious clouds lifted Dao Xuan.

The Gourd Baby rode its seven-colored gourd, its treasure light shining even brighter.

Golden Peng transformed into its true form, the Golden-Winged Great Peng.

Six-Eared Macaque followed closely behind.

Dao Xuan waved the Human-Creating Whip, and a gentle force enveloped the 129,600 humans.

The vast procession, led by Dao Xuan, slowly departed from the legendary valley where a saint and the Human Race were born, heading towards their future, a future filled with the unknown and hope.

The legend of Buzhou Mountain had another rich and colorful stroke added to it.