Di Jun and Chang Xi both let out a sigh of relief.
The process had taken a considerable toll, but their eyes shone with the joy of success, along with a hint of...
the understanding and satisfaction that came from completing something important together.
Their first collaboration had gone unexpectedly smoothly and harmoniously.
"It's done!"
Zhenyuanzi waved a hand and put away the auxiliary formation. He drew the precious Sun Moon Essence Condensed Crystal into his palm, examined it carefully, then nodded with satisfaction.
"Excellent quality. Yinyang has blended perfectly, and its Dao Rhyme formed naturally. Many thanks, Heavenly Emperor. Many thanks, Star Lord Chang Xi."
Di Jun and Chang Xi exchanged a smile. No words were needed.
"Senior, we have all the materials we need, correct?" Di Jun asked.
"Indeed." Zhenyuanzi nodded, then looked toward Nuwa.
"The four main materials—the Innate Universal Treasure Mother Coin, Innate Crimson Jade Marrow, Love Affinity Ancient Tree Origin Spiritual Essence, and Sun Moon Essence Condensed Crystal—are all here.
"The auxiliary materials and the foundation for the refinement are ready as well. Nuwa."
"Your disciple is here." Nuwa stepped forward, her expression solemn.
Zhenyuanzi handed Nuwa the four main materials, along with the various auxiliary materials, including Five Elements essences and fragments of spacetime.
Then a flash of light gleamed in his palm, and an ancient, imposing cauldron appeared. It had three legs and two handles, was entirely Profound Yellow, and was inscribed with Chaos Runes and Qiankun trigrams.
It was none other than the renowned Innate Supreme Treasure—the Heaven and Earth Cauldron!
"This cauldron possesses the Supreme Wonderful Use of returning things to their source, reversing them to their innate state, and elevating the essence of treasures."
Zhenyuanzi handed the Heaven and Earth Cauldron to Nuwa as well. "Refining the 'Heavenly Marriage Concord