It was the supreme treasure that existed before the creation of the world.
Later, it could no longer withstand the pressure of creation and shattered.
Four of its mature lotus seeds transformed into four lotus flowers.
The Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus was in Jieyin's hands.
The Twelve Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus was in Minghe's hands.
The Twelve Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus was in Luo Hou's hands.
There was also an immature Pure World White Lotus, which, in the original course of events, had been obtained by Nüwa.
But this lotus seed was clearly the seed of that Pure World White Lotus.
It was still far from reaching maturity.
The Western Lands' ley lines had been restored, and life had returned.
On top of that, the vast amount of merit Xuanqing had just summoned had actually awakened the slumbering seed.
The lotus seed seemed to sense the aura on Xuanqing.
It circled through the air, then traced a graceful arc.
It shot toward Xuanqing at incredible speed.
"Whoa, that actually worked?"
Xuanqing froze, watching helplessly as the lotus seed flew up to him.
The seed stopped in front of his chest, radiating a soft white light.
Then, nourished by the rich aura of merit,
the seed took root and sprouted, its petals unfolding one layer at a time.
In mere moments, a flawless white lotus appeared in Xuanqing's hand.
It was only a nine-grade lotus, not yet reaching its peak of twelve grades.
But the instant it bloomed, the remaining merit in the sky began to gather around it in a frenzy.
The Merit Golden Light enveloped the white lotus, forcibly turning it golden-white.
In that moment, the Innate Spiritual Treasure was transformed into an Innate Merit Spirit Treasure.
Xuanqing cradled the lotus and felt a cool sensation against