Hearing Uchiha Shin's words, Nuwa was taken aback for a moment.
"Of course it counts," Nuwa replied.
Uchiha Shin smiled.
"Don't be happy too soon. Although Carefree Great Emperor's action counts as a merit, not many people will necessarily approve of him, nor will many support him," Nuwa added.
"Why is that?"
"Doesn't the Mystic Spirit King understand? Back when you patched the heavens on Mount Buzhou, your merit was enormous. Yet didn't those people still try to assassinate you afterward, showing you no mercy whatsoever?" Nuwa continued.
Uchiha Shin understood. What did it matter how great your merit was? So long as you blocked someone else's path forward, they would certainly kick you aside.
Take Nuwa, for example. Her merit was truly immense; perhaps only Pangu could compare with her.
But how had Nuwa been treated?
Everyone in the Three Realms revered her greatly—or at least they did openly. Behind her back, however, they stabbed her with knives, leaving Nuwa's strength severely diminished and forcing her to remain in the Ghost Soul Domain.
Nuwa had actually wanted to leave the Ghost Soul Domain as well, but she could not do so. The moment she left, those outside might strike at her, leaving her in an even more wretched state.
You might not even know when you died, much less why you died or who had killed you.
"Mystic Spirit King, are you asking these questions because you want Carefree Great Emperor to become the Jade Emperor?" Nuwa asked.
Uchiha Shin nodded. He truly hoped that Carefree Great Emperor would become the ruler of the Heavenly Court. The current Jade Emperor was simply unfit for the role.
Nuwa smiled faintly. "Mystic Spirit King, becoming the Jade Emperor is no easy matter. It requires an opportunity, as well as support. It