Violet Zenith Dao Code, First Bestowal of a Cultivation Method

Within a side hall of the Zichen Cave Abode, spiritual energy coiled through the air, and all was tranquil and serene.

Xuan Chen sat cross-legged atop a meditation cushion, while Nüwa stood obediently at his side, her head lowered as she listened with a quiet heart. After her earlier adjustment, Nüwa had gained a preliminary understanding of the cave abode and gradually adapted to her physical body after taking form. At this moment, some of the innocence in her eyes had faded, replaced by a measure of focus.

Xuan Chen looked at the disciple before him, his expression gradually turning solemn. "Nüwa, you have already taken form and entered the world, becoming a member of the Primordial World. But you must remember: the Primordial World is not a greenhouse, but a land of struggle where the weak are prey to the strong. Here, strength is everything. Without strength, no matter how excellent your innate foundation, you are nothing more than someone else's prey."

Nüwa's heart gave a start. She could feel the heavy weight behind her master's words and vaguely sense the dangers of the outside world. She nodded gently. "This disciple will remember Master's teachings."

"Very good." Xuan Chen nodded and continued, "Before I teach you a cultivation method, I will establish three Violet Zenith Dao Codes for you. They are the foundation upon which master and disciple shall gain a foothold in the Primordial World. You must engrave them upon your heart, uphold them for life, and never violate them!"

"This disciple respectfully awaits Master's Dao Codes." Nüwa bowed, her expression incomparably respectful.

Xuan Chen's gaze was sharp, his voice steady and forceful. "The first rule: strength reigns supreme! In the Primordial World, only the strong have the right to speak. Only when your own strength is sufficient can you protect yourself, protect those you wish to protect, avoid being bullied by others, and avoid being swayed by the Heavenly Dao. No matter when or where, you must never slacken in cultivation. Make the pursuit of ultimate strength your goal!"

"This disciple will remember: strength reigns supreme!" Nüwa responded in a deep voice, a flash of determination passing through her eyes.

"The second rule: respect your master and honor the Dao! A master for one day is a father for life. Your master will teach you his abilities without reservation and protect you as you grow, but you must hold reverence in your heart, respect your master, heed his teachings, never deceive your master or destroy your lineage, and never betray your sect. When master and disciple are united in heart, their strength is enough to sever gold and cleave stone. Only by advancing hand in hand can the two of us gain firm footing in this perilous Primordial World."

"This disciple will remember: respect my master and honor the Dao! I will never betray Master!" Nüwa's voice carried a trace of excitement. She could feel the sincerity in Xuan Chen's words, and the respect and affection in her heart for her master grew ever deeper.

"The third rule: keep kindness in your heart! Though the Primordial World is dangerous and slaughter is difficult to avoid, we cultivators must not extinguish our humanity or resort to every means for the sake of our goals. You bear the Creation Dao and are destined to shelter all living beings in the future. Only by keeping kindness in your heart can you accord with the Heavenly Dao, accumulate Merit, and achieve the supreme Great Dao. But remember well: kindness is not foolish kindness. To show mercy to an enemy is to be cruel to yourself!"

Xuan Chen had pondered this third Dao Code for a long time. He understood that in the Primordial World, pure kindness would only invite destruction, but neither did he wish for Nüwa to become a destruction demon god like Luo Hou. Keeping kindness in her heart while discerning right from wrong would not only accord with her Creation Dao, but also allow her to walk farther and more steadily upon the path of cultivation.

"This disciple will remember: keep kindness in my heart and discern right from wrong!" Nüwa replied solemnly. Though she did not fully understand the profound meaning of "kindness," she knew that her master's words were surely for her own good.

With the three Dao Codes established, Xuan Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. These three Dao Codes were both restraints and guidance. He believed that so long as Nüwa upheld them without fail, she would one day become a supreme great power revered by all.

"Now that the Dao Codes have been established, your master will teach you a cultivation method." Xuan Chen's expression softened, and his tone carried a trace of gratification. "You possess the Primal Creation Body and are innately attuned to the Creation Dao. Ordinary cultivation arts are utterly useless to you. This is the exclusive cultivation art the system unlocked for you, the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture (Prototype). It contains the supreme mysteries of the Creation Dao and is the foundation upon which you will prove your Dao and attain sainthood in the future."

As soon as he spoke, Xuan Chen extended a finger. A streak of golden light surged from his fingertip and shot directly toward Nüwa's brow. Nüwa did not evade it, allowing the light to merge into her sea of consciousness. In an instant, the mysteries of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture flooded into her mind like a tidal wave, including basic methods for circulating spiritual energy, techniques for wielding Creation Power, and preliminary body-tempering methods.

Nüwa closed her eyes and immersed herself in comprehending the cultivation art. Her Primal Creation Body was innately compatible with the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture; its mysteries seemed tailor-made for her, allowing her to comprehend more than half of them in an instant. She could feel the spiritual energy within her begin to circulate automatically along the cultivation art's pathways, several times faster than before, while the Chaos Dao Resonance around her body grew ever denser.

Xuan Chen guarded her quietly at her side, releasing a thread of divine sense to guide Nüwa as she familiarized herself with the art's circulation. He could clearly sense that Nüwa's comprehension far surpassed that of ordinary people. As expected of one born divine, her perception of the Great Dao was extraordinarily keen.

Half an hour later, Nüwa slowly opened her eyes. A trace of enlightenment flickered within them, and her aura had become even more condensed. She bowed to Xuan Chen. "Thank you, Master, for transmitting the art. This disciple has grasped the introductory mysteries of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture." "Excellent." Xuan Chen nodded in satisfaction. "Now, try circulating the cultivation art and mobilizing the Creation Power within your body. Familiarize yourself with the traits of your Primal Dao Body. Not only does your Dao body cultivate far faster than ordinary people, it can also absorb chaotic currents on its own and transform them into Creation Power. Whether for healing injuries, tempering the body, or wielding the powers of creation in the future, it contains boundless potential."

Following his instructions, Nüwa sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began circulating the spiritual energy within her body according to the methods of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture. As the cultivation art circulated, the chaotic currents around her seemed to be drawn in, converging upon her wildly. They poured into her body through every pore and transformed into pure Creation Power.

This Creation Power flowed through her body along specific pathways, nourishing her meridians, bones, and flesh. Xuan Chen could see that the strength of her physical body was slowly rising, and her aura was steadily growing. Though she had not broken through in cultivation, her foundation had become even more solid.

The Primal Dao Body truly is extraordinary. Xuan Chen secretly sighed. If an ordinary Golden Immortal wished to strengthen their physical body, they would need to expend vast resources and time. Yet Nüwa merely had to circulate her cultivation art to temper her body with chaotic currents. This was the advantage of an innate foundation.

He walked to Nüwa's side and instructed her softly, "When circulating Creation Power, pay attention to resonating with the essence of the Spirit Veins. Your Dao body shares a natural connection with the cave abode's Spirit Veins. With the aid of their power, Creation Power can circulate even more smoothly. In addition, you must learn to control both the gentleness and tyranny of Creation Power. When gentle, it can nourish all things; when tyrannical, it can shatter ten thousand arts."

Upon hearing this, Nüwa immediately adjusted the way she circulated the cultivation art. Sure enough, she felt the Creation Power within her become more nimble, and its circulation speed increased considerably. She could clearly sense an invisible connection forming between herself and the cave abode's Spirit Veins. Their essence poured into her body in an unending stream, mingling with the chaotic currents and steadily raising her cultivation.

Time slipped away second by second. Nüwa immersed herself in cultivation, her expression focused and devout. Xuan Chen sat cross-legged nearby. While cultivating the Primordial Dao-Seeking Formula to consolidate his own cultivation, he kept constant watch over Nüwa's condition to prevent any accident.

The sun set and the moon rose—though the Primordial World had neither sun nor moon, the alternating brightness and darkness of the chaotic currents resembled day and night—and a night passed quietly.

The next morning, Nüwa slowly concluded her cultivation. Her aura had already stabilized at the peak of the Early-Stage Golden Immortal, only one step away from the Mid-Stage Golden Immortal. She opened her eyes, confidence shining within them, and bowed to Xuan Chen once more. "Thank you for your guidance, Master. This disciple has become familiar with the traits of the Primal Dao Body, and my cultivation has also advanced."

Xuan Chen rose to his feet, a gratified smile appearing on his face. "Your comprehension is exceptional. The speed of your progress has far exceeded your master's expectations. But remember: there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation. Only by keeping your feet on the ground can you travel far. Next, master and disciple will face even more challenges. You must raise your strength as soon as possible and prepare to face everything."

Nüwa nodded heavily. "This disciple understands. I will certainly not disappoint Master's expectations."

Looking at the graceful disciple before him, standing tall with determination written across her face, Xuan Chen's heart brimmed with anticipation. He knew that Nüwa's rise was only a matter of time, and as her master, he would become her staunchest support.