Nuwa

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Nuwa (女娲娘娘)
Alias(es)	Wa Emperor Sage; Nuwa Empress; Sage of the Demon Race; Holy Mother of the Human Race (former title)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Demon Race
Occupation/Role	Heavenly Dao Sage; creator of the Human Race; protector and authority figure of the Demon Race
Status	Active 152
First Appearance	Chapter 46

Background / History

Demon Race leadership

Nuwa initially acts primarily as the Demon Race's Sage and protector. She intervenes at Wuyi Mountain to block Tongtian's attack on Taiyi, only to learn that Taiyi had targeted an Interception Sect disciple without informing her. She then rebukes Dijun for concealing the matter. 46

She later attempts to mediate the conflict between the Demon Race and the Three Pure Ones by offering compensation for Taiyi's actions. Lu Xuan challenges her over the future choice between the Demon and Human races; Nuwa refuses to give a direct answer and leaves for Nuwa Palace in anger. 47 50

When Dijun needs the Moon Star to complete the Celestial Star-Dome Formation, Nuwa divines that his union with Xi He and Chang Xi is necessary for the Demon Race's Karmic Fortune. She personally establishes their Heavenly Marriage with the Red Embroidered Ball, binding the Sun and Moon Stars through threads of fate. 54

Break with the Human Race

Although Nuwa created the Human Race, she declines to stop the Demon Race from slaughtering humans for souls used in the Witch-Slaying Sword. She regards the massacre as humanity's tribulation and prioritizes the Demon Race's Karmic Fortune, causing Fuxi to distance himself from her. 69

After the Witch-Demon Calamity breaks Buzhou Mountain and tears a hole in the heavens, Nuwa places Fuxi's remaining true spirit in the Precious Lotus Lamp and repairs the sky using the Heaven-Earth Cauldron and Five-Colored Stones prepared by Primordial Heavenly Venerable. 83 84

The Three Ancestors of the Human Race publicly condemn Nuwa for treating humanity as a means to attain Sagehood. They sever the karmic ties between Nuwa and the Human Race, returning her share of humanity's Karmic Fortune to the race itself. Nuwa retaliates by sending the three ancestors flying before returning to Nuwa Palace. 85

Fuxi's reincarnation and Nuwa's remorse

Nuwa proposes Fuxi as Heavenly Emperor, but Hongjun instead appoints Haotian and Yaochi. 88 When the Human Race is destined to rise through the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Nuwa seeks authority over their education but is rejected by the Three Pure Ones because humanity no longer recognizes her as its Holy Mother. 91

As a compromise, Nuwa secures the position of Human Race Heavenly Sovereign for Fuxi. She agrees that he must reincarnate into humanity and sever his former ties to the Demon Race. 91 92 After attaining Sagehood as the Human Race's Heavenly Sovereign, Fuxi chooses to remain in Fire Cloud Cave to safeguard humanity's Karmic Fortune rather than return to Nuwa Palace. 102

At Fire Cloud Cave, Nuwa realizes that neglecting the Human Race cost her any claim to become the future spokesperson of the Human Path. She admits that she saw only the Demon Race's Karmic Fortune and accepts that her loss is the result of her own choices. 103

Nuwa reconciles with Fuxi after promising never again to abandon him for the Demon Race. When Lu Xuan again asks what she would do if humans and demons went to war, she vows not to sacrifice humanity and states that she would willingly reincarnate if it allowed both races to coexist. 103

Atonement through the Human Race

Nuwa begins actively aiding humanity during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. She teaches Shennong the art of pottery, allowing human tribes to improve food storage and cooking. 104

Using a creation-aura gourd seed delivered by Houtu, Nuwa identifies Lieshan as the proper candidate for Earth Sovereign. She gives him a Vermilion Whip that identifies poisonous, beneficial, and neutral herbs, then teaches him cultivation methods to endure poison. 105

During Xuanyuan's war against Chi You, Nuwa sends Feng Hou a Five-Colored Divine Stone that conveys military methods and formation diagrams through a dream. She also provides weapon-forging methods to Chen City. 109 She later dispatches the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens to assist Xuanyuan and heals the wounded of both sides after the Battle of Zhuolu, including part of Nüba's corrupted soul. 112

Investiture of the Gods Calamity

Nuwa cooperates with Lu Xuan and Primordial Heavenly Venerable to preserve the spiritual intelligence within the Fire Spirit Pearl. Using the Heaven-Earth Cauldron, she refines the acquired Nine-Sun True-Fire Pearl into an innate vessel capable of carrying that intelligence after reincarnation. 133 134

She reveals that the Fire Spirit Pearl's intelligence came from a clay embryo she once nourished while creating humankind. Nuwa also offers to investigate the vanished Metal Spirit Pearl through the Phoenix Clan. 134

When Lu Xuan exposes Zhunti's plan to use the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb to corrupt Di Xin and destroy Great Shang, Nuwa becomes enraged at the Western Sect's attempt to sacrifice members of the Demon Race. She accepts Lu Xuan's counterplan: the demons will enter the palace under Daji's identity but protect Di Xin and obstruct the Western Sect instead. 150

Nuwa grants the three demons Nuwa Spirit Aura and the Heavenly Demon Breath-Concealing Art, then personally trains them until they rise from Heavenly Immortals to Primordial Unity Golden Immortals. 151 152

Appearance

Nuwa is presented as a regal female Sage associated with rosy light, phoenix imagery, and elaborate celestial splendor. She is seen wearing palace robes and riding a Golden Phoenix. 89 104

• Possesses notable phoenix eyes that sharpen with anger. 150
• Often appears surrounded by rosy radiance and auspicious light. 150
• Golden lotuses bloom where she walks when she visits the Moon Star. 54
• Resides in Nuwa Palace beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens. 50

Personality

Nuwa is initially defensive of the Demon Race's interests and places its Karmic Fortune above her responsibility toward humanity. When confronted over the Human Race's suffering, she avoids answering directly or responds with anger. 50 69 85

Her relationship with Fuxi and the Human Race gradually forces her to confront those choices. She becomes remorseful rather than defensive, accepts responsibility for having “lost [her] original heart,” and seeks to make amends through practical aid rather than reclaiming her former authority over humanity. 102 103 104

Despite her regret, Nuwa remains fiercely protective of demons under her authority. Her response to Zhunti's plan shows that she will not permit the Demon Race to be used as expendable tools in another sect's scheme. 150 152

Abilities & Skills

Sagehood and Creation Power

Nuwa is one of the Six Heavenly Dao Sages and possesses immense creation-oriented power.

• Blocks Tongtian's azure sword light while protecting Taiyi. 46
• Uses Great Dao creation power to heal wounded soldiers after the Battle of Zhuolu. 112
• Partially heals Nüba's corrupted drought-deity soul. 112
• Created the Human Race, though the race later severed its karmic connection with her. 49 85

Fate and Heavenly Marriage

Nuwa can perceive and establish fated unions through the Red Embroidered Ball.

• Determines that Dijun, Xi He, and Chang Xi are bound by a destined Heavenly Marriage. 54
• Uses the Red Embroidered Ball to bind Dijun to both Moon Star sisters with threads of fate. 54
• Receives Heavenly Dao Merit as the marriage is established; the Red Embroidered Ball advances into a supreme treasure of marriage. 54

Refinement

Nuwa's Heaven-Earth Cauldron can return acquired treasures to an innate state.

• Refines Five-Colored Stones used to mend the heavens. 84
• Refines the Nine-Sun True-Fire Pearl, granting it primordial Dao rhythms and innate qualities. 134

Concealment and Demonic Empowerment

Nuwa can shield demons from detection and strengthen their cultivation.

• Bestows Nuwa Spirit Aura to conceal demon aura and stabilize souls. 151
• Teaches the Heavenly Demon Breath-Concealing Art; at great mastery, it can conceal a demon's true form even from a Sage. 151
• Personally trains the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb from the Heavenly Immortal realm to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm within months. 152

Guidance and Civilizational Aid

Nuwa supports humanity through direct instruction, tools, and strategic assistance.

• Teaches Shennong pottery-making. 104
• Gives Lieshan the Vermilion Whip and methods for resisting poison. 105
• Provides Feng Hou with military knowledge through a Five-Colored Divine Stone and sends weapon-forging methods to Chen City. 109
• Sends the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens to provide Xuanyuan with plans for the South-pointing Chariot. 112

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Red Embroidered Ball — A treasure of fate and marriage; used to establish the Heavenly Marriage of Dijun, Xi He, and Chang Xi. 54
• Heaven-Earth Cauldron — An artifact capable of refining acquired items back into innate treasures; used in the repair of the heavens and refinement of the Nine-Sun True-Fire Pearl. 84 134
• Mountains and Rivers Statecraft Map — Used while contending for the book and brush needed by the Nine Netherworld. 64
• Demon-Summoning Banner — Used to summon demons into the Nine Netherworld as ghost soldiers and underworld officials. 63
• Precious Lotus Lamp — Used to nourish Fuxi's final wisp of true spirit after his death in the Witch-Demon Calamity. 84
• Golden Phoenix — Nuwa's mount and messenger. 50 109

Relationships

• Fuxi — Her elder brother. Their bond fractures when Nuwa refuses to stop the Human Race massacre, but they later reconcile after Fuxi reincarnates as humanity's Heavenly Sovereign. 69 91 103
• Lu Xuan — Initially a harsh critic of her treatment of humanity; later becomes the figure who tests her repentance and cooperates with her against Zhunti's scheme. 50 103 150
• Dijun — Demon Emperor and ally. Nuwa completes the Demon Race's Karmic Fortune by arranging his Heavenly Marriage to Xi He and Chang Xi. 46 54
• Taiyi — Demon Race member whom Nuwa protects from the Three Pure Ones, though she disapproves of his concealed attack on an Interception disciple. 46
• The Three Pure Ones — Her senior brothers and political rivals. They reject her attempt to control the education of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. 46 91
• The Human Race — Nuwa's creation. Humanity severs its karmic connection with her after the Witch-Demon Calamity; Nuwa later seeks forgiveness through aid and instruction. 85 104
• Shennong — Human leader whom Nuwa teaches pottery. 104
• Lieshan — Nuwa identifies him as the rightful Earth Sovereign candidate and equips him to continue tasting herbs safely. 105
• Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb — Demon clanswomen whom Nuwa protects, empowers, and trains to oppose the Western Sect's plan within the Shang palace. 150 152

Notable Quotes

“This is what I owe the Human Race.” 104

“Though the Human Race no longer recognizes me, I will not sacrifice the Human Race again.” 103

Trivia

• Nüwa, Shennong's daughter who falls into the Eastern Sea, is a separate character from Sage Nuwa despite the similar romanized name. 104
• Nuwa's former share of the Human Race's Karmic Fortune is removed by the Heavenly Dao when the Three Human Ancestors sever humanity's ties to her. 85
• The spiritual intelligence within the Fire Spirit Pearl originated from a clay embryo Nuwa once nourished during the creation of humankind. 134