The Xiantian Earth Spirit Pearl and the Xiantian Spiritual Root Crimson Gold Vine

"Lotus Lantern?!"

Looking at the spiritual treasures being nurtured in the various locations around Mount Shouyang.

After giving it some thought, Kong Xuan quickly found the answer.

His divine ability was the Seven-Colored Divine Light.

The Earth Spirit Pearl contained pure Xiantian Wutu origin essence, making it the perfect item to strengthen his Seven-Colored Divine Light.

The Xiantian Spiritual Root Crimson Gold Vine was the same.

These two treasures suited him best.

His gaze swept over the point of light representing the Kongtong Seal.

Though that point shone brightly, it carried a chaotic aura of something still being nurtured and not yet mature.

"The Kongtong Seal is still being nurtured."

Seeing this, Kong Xuan shook his head.

"The time has not yet come. It cannot be forced."

Finally, his gaze fell upon the point of light emitting a gentle radiance of creation—the Lotus Lantern.

The treasure's aura blended seamlessly with Nuwa's Dao of Creation.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa's vague sense of destined opportunity..."

Kong Xuan understood at once.

"So it lies here!"

In later legends, Yang Chan held the Lotus Lantern and was supposedly Nuwa's disciple.

Now, it seemed that this treasure truly was Nuwa's fated opportunity.

"In that case..."

Kong Xuan made his decision at once.

"I can take the Earth Spirit Pearl and the Crimson Gold Vine."

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa's opportunity is this Lotus Lantern."

"As for the Kongtong Seal... it can only be left for someone fated in the future."

He hesitated no longer.

Following the guidance of the map in his sea of consciousness, he transformed into a seven-colored rainbow and sped toward the location of the Xiantian Formation protecting the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Very soon.

Kong Xuan arrived at a mountain hollow shrouded in dense Wutu essence.

Deep within the hollow stood an enormous brown stone wall.

Countless profound runes were naturally inscribed upon the wall, drawing upon the power of the earth to form an incomparably sturdy Xiantian Wutu defensive formation.

A heavy, solemn, impregnable aura spread outward.

Kong Xuan hovered before the formation, his gaze sharp.

"This is the place!"

He sensed the incomparably pure earth-element origin aura within the formation.

Without even a hint of probing.

Kong Xuan attacked directly!

The Seven-Colored Divine Light erupted behind him!

Azure, crimson, yellow, white, black, yin, and yang!

Seven rays of origin divine light intertwined, becoming a destructive torrent capable of shattering anything and sweeping away all things as it fiercely washed over the rune-covered brown stone wall!

"Break!"

Kong Xuan shouted softly.

Rumble—!

The Seven-Colored Divine Light collided violently with the Xiantian Wutu Formation!

A blinding radiance erupted!

Wild energy shockwaves swept in every direction!

The runes on the stone wall flickered madly, attempting to draw upon boundless earth power to resist.

However.

Within the Five Elements and yin-yang, there was nothing the Seven-Colored Divine Light could not sweep away!

Those seemingly indestructible Wutu divine lights and earthen barriers rapidly melted and crumbled beneath the washing of the Seven-Colored Divine Light, like ice and snow beneath sunlight!

Riiip!

Accompanied by a deafening sound like cloth being torn apart.

The entire Wutu Formation shattered with a roar!

Countless yellow-brown fragments of laws scattered in all directions and merged into the earth veins.

The formation had been broken.

An extremely dense Wutu essence rushed toward him.

Behind the stone wall was not a cave.

Instead, it was a natural stone platform condensed from pure earth-element essence.

At the center of the platform, a fist-sized pearl floated quietly. Its entire body was dusky yellow, and it emitted a warm, heavy glow.

It was the top-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure—the Earth Spirit Pearl!

Delight appeared in Kong Xuan's eyes. He stepped forward and reached out to grab it.

An invisible force enveloped the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Hum!

The Earth Spirit Pearl let out a cheerful chirp. Seemingly sensing the pure Five Elements origin aura on him, it did not resist.

It landed steadily in his palm.

A pure, heavy Wutu origin power that carried all things flowed along his arm into his body, instantly resonating with his Five-Element Dao Foundation.

"Good!"

Kong Xuan praised.

"With this pearl's aid, the power of my divine light will rise to an even greater level!"

His Dao was the Five Elements and yin-yang.

Since the Primordial World contained the Earth Spirit Pearl, Xiantian spirit pearls of the other four attributes—metal, wood, water, and fire—must surely exist as well.

If he could gather all Five Elements spirit pearls, it would certainly greatly enhance the supreme power of his Seven-Colored Divine Light!

As for whether it would lead to an imbalance of yin and yang, that could be discussed later.

In his joy, Kong Xuan's gaze unconsciously swept beneath the stone platform where the Earth Spirit Pearl had originally floated.

With the spirit pearl removed, the earth-element essence dispersed, revealing a small patch of dark golden soil below.

Kong Xuan's eyes suddenly narrowed.

"This is..."

He bent down for a closer look.

The soil covered only about a foot of ground. It was dark gold in color, yet it emitted an older, vaster creative vitality than even the Earth Spirit Pearl, as though it could nurture all things.

"Nine Heavens Breath Soil?!"

Kong Xuan's heart shook violently.

This was the supreme divine material said to have been used by Nuwa to create humanity, the essence of Xiantian creation!

He immediately drew that handful of dark golden divine soil toward himself.

The divine soil felt warm and heavy in his hand, containing boundless vitality.

However.

A strand of insight entered his sea of consciousness, and the shock on Kong Xuan's face instantly turned into understanding.

Then, a faint trace of regret appeared.

"So that is how it is..."

He sighed softly.

"This is not the true main body of the Nine Heavens Breath Soil."

"It is an imitation nurtured and evolved over countless years by the Earth Spirit Pearl's origin aura."

"Though it contains a trace of the Breath Soil's divine nature and is still of decent quality, it falls far short of the true Nine Heavens Breath Soil."

However, Kong Xuan soon came to terms with it.

"Though it is an imitation, it still contains pure creative earth essence."

"It has endless uses."

Carefully putting away the handful of imitation Breath Soil, Kong Xuan did not linger after finishing all this. He turned into a rainbow and flew toward another point marked on the map in his sea of consciousness—the location of the Xiantian Spiritual Root Crimson Gold Vine.

The protective formation around the Crimson Gold Vine lay hidden deep within a secret Golden Baleful Ore Vein.

It was a killing formation condensed from Gengjin sharpness.

Golden light pierced the eyes, while sword qi crisscrossed the air.

If an ordinary Daluo rashly entered, they might well be pierced through the heart by ten thousand swords.

When Kong Xuan arrived, he was as simple and direct as ever, unleashing the Seven-Colored Divine Light!

Its ability to sweep away all things revealed itself once more.

No matter how sharp the Gengjin sword qi was or how terrifying its killing aura became.

Before the Seven-Colored Divine Light, it was all as frail as clay chickens and porcelain dogs.

Sweep!

Where the divine light passed.

The Gengjin Slaughter Formation shattered on impact like fragile glass.

Kong Xuan stepped into the formation and saw an extraordinary Spiritual Root growing amid metal and stone.

Its vines coiled like dragons, its entire body crimson gold. Its leaves resembled blades and swords, gleaming with metallic luster and vigorous life.

It was the Xiantian Spiritual Root—the Crimson Gold Vine!

Kong Xuan stepped forward and enveloped it with his mana.

With practiced ease, he uprooted and stored away the Xiantian Spiritual Root that contained Gengjin and Yimu qi.

As the Crimson Gold Vine entered his possession, an aura of sharpness and vitality intertwined around him, leaving him quite satisfied.

Just as he finished placing the Crimson Gold Vine into his storage.

Two divine-sense transmissions rang out in his sea of consciousness almost simultaneously.

They were from Nuwa and Fuxi.

Nuwa's voice carried unconcealed delight.

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, I have found my destined spiritual treasure!"

"How has it gone on your end, Fellow Daoist?"

Fuxi's voice also arrived with a smile.

"I have gained something as well."

"Has everything gone smoothly for you, Fellow Daoist? My younger sister has obtained her opportunity, so it is time for us to reunite."

Hearing this, Kong Xuan understood.

Nuwa must have found the Lotus Lantern.

After a brief thought, he sent his reply.

"I have also gained something and obtained an earth-element spiritual treasure."

"Since both of you have succeeded, let us meet at the mountaintop."

After transmitting his message, Kong Xuan once again became a seven-colored rainbow and shot straight toward the summit of Mount Shouyang.

At the summit of Mount Shouyang.

Clouds and mist drifted about.

Three figures landed one after another.

They were Kong Xuan, Nuwa, and Fuxi.

A radiant smile rested on Nuwa's face.

Her aura seemed somewhat different from before, carrying an additional trace of warm yet vast creative intent. Clearly, she had gained greatly.

Fuxi carried himself calmly, and he had evidently gained something from this journey as well.

After landing, Kong Xuan gave the two of them a slight nod.

Nuwa looked at Kong Xuan and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for enlightening me and suggesting that we search separately."

"Otherwise, I would have missed this true opportunity."

Kong Xuan smiled faintly and replied, "Fellow Daoist possesses profound fortune, and this opportunity was fated. Kong Xuan merely offered a small reminder. Congratulations on having your wish fulfilled."

Fuxi stroked his beard and laughed from the side. "The three of us have all gained something from Mount Shouyang's opportunities. It is truly fortunate."

He looked toward the east. "Now that matters here are settled, it is time for us to set out for the Eastern Sea."

"Agreed!"

Kong Xuan and Nuwa answered in unison.

The three streaks of light rose into the sky once more, heading toward the Eastern Sea.