Primal Dao Body, Nüwa Takes Form

Within the great hall of Zichen Cave Abode, chaos currents intertwined with the essence of the Spirit Veins, forming ribbons of light that filled the sky, like a river of stars hanging upside down in the air.

Xuan Chen stood beside the central stone platform, his expression solemn yet full of anticipation. He had just rushed back from the Kunlun Ruins. Not only had he found the Innate Spiritual Root, the Immortal Apricot, but he had also gathered one hundred century-old spirit herbs and ten drops of Golden Immortal-level ferocious beast blood essence. He had obtained that blood essence after slaying a Golden-Haired Roarer on the outskirts of the Kunlun Ruins. The process had been perilous beyond measure and had even disturbed a sleeping Primordial Divine Being within the ruins. Fortunately, with the cover of the Chaos Breath Concealment Art and the Primal Chaos Pearl, he had managed to retreat unscathed.

At this moment, the materials needed for her transformation had been neatly arranged around the stone platform. The Immortal Apricot was wholly golden, exuding dense vitality and origin aura as it slowly revolved in midair. The century-old spirit herbs formed a circle around it, the dew on their leaves refracting seven-colored light while spiritual energy rose like mist. The ten drops of Golden Immortal-level blood essence had condensed into a crimson orb of light, containing violent yet pure power.

The peak of the chaos-current tide had arrived, and the entire cave abode trembled faintly. Outside, the chaos currents surged like a rushing river. Guided by the Spirit-Gathering Formation, they poured madly into the cave abode, merging with the essence of the Spirit Veins to form a vast torrent of energy that converged upon the Nuwa Stone.

"Disciple, the hour has come. Your master will begin the transformation ritual for you!" Xuan Chen's voice was calm and forceful, carrying unquestionable authority.

His hands swiftly formed seals as he chanted under his breath, drawing upon the surrounding torrent of energy according to the transformation secret art recorded in the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture. As the first seal descended, the hundred century-old spirit herbs instantly transformed into countless motes of light and merged into the Dao patterns on the Nuwa Stone's surface. The patterns flared brilliantly, and the cocoon of intertwined azure and golden light became ever more resplendent.

"With spirit herbs as the foundation, nourish the flesh!"

As the second seal was activated, the blood orb formed from the ten drops of Golden Immortal-level blood essence abruptly burst apart, transforming into strands of crimson energy that wrapped around the light cocoon like veins, injecting the soon-to-form body with formidable vitality and explosive strength.

"With blood essence as the bones, forge the foundation!"

The third seal descended. Xuan Chen pointed with one hand, and the Innate Spiritual Root, the Immortal Apricot, slowly drifted to the top of the light cocoon. The Origin Power released by the Immortal Apricot poured down like a waterfall and merged into the cocoon's interior. This power was gentle yet majestic, like a mother's milk nourishing the living being about to awaken within the stone.

"With the Immortal Apricot as the soul, perfect Creation!"

As the three shouts fell, the Primordial Unity Origin Power within Xuan Chen surged forth without reservation, transforming into a pillar of golden light that pierced straight into the core of the light cocoon. What he needed to do was guide this immense energy and help Nüwa shape the most perfect Primal Dao Body, preventing even the slightest flaw from arising during her transformation.

"Buzzz—!"

The light cocoon released a hum that shook heaven and earth. Its radiance instantly surged, piercing through the cave abode's defensive restrictions and soaring into the clouds. The depths of all Mount Buzhou could sense this vast aura of Creation. In the distance, Luo Hou's lurking remnant soul let out an unwilling howl, cowed by that aura and retreating again and again, not daring to draw near.

Xuan Chen could clearly sense the energy within the cocoon rapidly reorganizing. Under the washing of the energy torrent, fine cracks began to appear across the body of the Nuwa Stone. Cracking sounds rang out without end, like a spring silkworm breaking free from its cocoon, carrying the hope and strength of new life.

The cracks multiplied and widened. Golden light erupted from them, illuminating the entire hall. Suddenly, a crisp shattering sound rang out. The Nuwa Stone completely collapsed, transforming into countless azure motes of light that gathered anew within the cocoon.

The motes converged ever faster, first forming a blurred humanoid outline before gradually becoming clear. Her slender figure stood tall as a pine, her curves exquisite and graceful, like the most perfect work of art between heaven and earth. Her skin was lustrous as jade, glowing with a faint chaos radiance as though it contained inexhaustible vitality and Creation. Her jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, faint golden threads entwined among the strands. Her brows and eyes were like a painting, her delicate nose and cherry lips flawless; her face was so breathtakingly beautiful that it seemed not to belong to the mortal world. Most of all, her eyes were clear as springs yet deep as the sea, containing both the innocence of chaos at its first opening and the wisdom of the Great Dao's turning.

She wore a plain dress condensed from chaos radiance, its hem dotted with lights like stars. When she moved, it seemed as though heavenly music of the Great Dao accompanied her. Faint Chaos Dao Resonance lingered around her, and every gesture carried the sacred, inviolable majesty of a Primordial Divine Being.

This was Nüwa, the supreme saint of the Primordial World, bearing the Primal Creation Body and innately attuned to the Creation Dao!

The light cocoon slowly dispersed, revealing Nüwa's complete form before Xuan Chen. The moment she was born, she sensed the familiar aura upon him. A trace of filial affection and dependence flashed through her clear eyes, and her gaze toward Xuan Chen was filled with reverence.

Xuan Chen's heart surged, and he could not calm himself for a long while. Looking at the peerless figure before him, he seemed to see the future Holy Mother who would mend the heavens, create humanity, and shelter all living beings. A powerful sense of pride and responsibility rose within him. This was his disciple, his most important bond in the Primordial World.

Nüwa stood quietly for a moment, as if adapting to her new body. Then she took light, lotus-like steps toward Xuan Chen, slowly knelt on both knees, and respectfully kowtowed three times. Her voice was clear as heavenly music, filled with incomparable devotion:

"Disciple Nüwa greets Master!"

These three kowtows were profoundly solemn, each containing recognition and reverence from the depths of her soul. With this kneeling and bowing, an invisible force of soul contract surged forth once more, and the bond between master and disciple became ever closer, as though they had fused into one.

[System Notification: Congratulations, disciple Nüwa has successfully taken form. The Primal Creation Body has fully awakened!]

[Disciple Status: Cultivation at Early-Stage Golden Immortal; physical body strength at Peak Golden Immortal; spiritual intelligence maturity 60%; attuned to the Creation Dao (affinity 90%).]

[Reward Distributed: Host cultivation unlocked to Late Golden Immortal; Primordial Unity Origin Power unsealed by 5%; obtained "Primal Dao Body Insight" ×1 (can improve one's understanding of the Chaos Dao).]

[Notice: Nüwa's transformation has stirred the Heavenly Dao into celebration, bestowing faint golden Merit light. The disciple's foundation has risen once more, and her chance of becoming a saint has additionally increased by 10%.]

Xuan Chen could clearly feel the seal within his body loosen somewhat. A vast power swept through his entire body, and his cultivation directly soared from Innate True Immortal to Late Golden Immortal. His soul's comprehension of the Great Dao also rose by another level. He stepped forward and reached out to help Nüwa up, a gratified smile appearing on his face.

"Rise, my good disciple."

Nüwa slowly rose and stood with lowered head at Xuan Chen's side. Her posture was respectful, while her eyes still carried a trace of innocence and dependence. Like a child who had only just learned to walk, she was full of curiosity toward the world, yet clung tightly to her only family.

Seeing her slightly constrained manner, warmth filled Xuan Chen's heart. He said softly, "There is no need to be restrained. This is your home. From now on, Master will always be with you, teach you cultivation, and show you this Primordial World."

Nüwa raised her head, a flicker of joy passing through her eyes. She gently nodded. "Mm, thank you, Master." Her voice was even clearer and more pleasant than before her transformation, like a mountain stream that refreshed the heart.

Xuan Chen looked around. The spiritual energy within the cave abode remained dense, and the tide of chaos currents had yet to recede. He knew that although Nüwa had just taken form and her cultivation had directly reached Early-Stage Golden Immortal, she was still unfamiliar with her own Primal Dao Body and the laws of the Primordial World. He needed to guide her quickly, allowing her to adapt and consolidate her cultivation.

"Come. Master will show you around the cave abode first, then explain the path of cultivation to you." Xuan Chen smiled and took the lead toward the great hall's exit.

Nüwa obediently followed behind him, her gaze curiously examining everything within the cave abode. Spirit herbs, jade stones, and talismans all seemed novel to her. She could sense that every corner of this cave abode carried her master's aura, bringing her incomparable peace.

Outside the great hall, the chaos currents remained violent, but blocked by the cave abode's defensive restrictions, they could not harm either of them. Nüwa looked upon the gray and hazy world outside, a trace of bewilderment flashing through her eyes. She could sense the dangers beyond, yet her heart was filled with yearning for that unknown world.

Xuan Chen noticed her thoughts and said softly, "The Primordial World is vast and boundless, and dangers lurk on every side. But as long as you possess sufficient strength, you can roam freely between heaven and earth. Master will impart everything he knows to you and make you one of the most formidable beings in this Primordial World."

Nüwa turned back toward Xuan Chen, her eyes filled with resolve. "This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and never disappoint Master's expectations."

Xuan Chen nodded in satisfaction. He understood that Nüwa's path of growth had only just begun, and countless challenges awaited her in the future. Yet he firmly believed that with the foundation of the Primal Creation Body, the inheritance of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture, and his careful guidance and protection, Nüwa would surely become a legend of the Primordial World.