Purifying the Spiritual Root, Elevating Nüwa's Foundation

Deep within Kunlun Ruins, in a hidden valley, spiritual qi surged like the tides, while Dao resonance permeated the surroundings.

Nüwa sat cross-legged beside the spiritual spring, her hands forming seals. Strands of pure Creation Power, like gleaming white threads, continuously flowed into the Flat Peach Tree Seedling before her. Under the washing of Creation Power, more than half of the black chaotic turbid qi around the seedling's roots had dispersed. Yet a trace of stubborn turbid qi still clung to the core of the spiritual root, like a disease embedded in the bone, impossible to remove completely.

Xuan Chen stood nearby, his brows slightly furrowed. This lingering trace of turbid qi was even more stubborn than he had expected. With Nüwa's Creation Power alone, it would take at least another five days to purify it completely. Yet the system mission's deadline was drawing ever closer. They could not linger here and had to set off as soon as possible to seek out the remaining Innate Spiritual Roots.

"Disciple, cease your cultivation for now," Xuan Chen said softly.

Hearing this, Nüwa slowly withdrew her Creation Power and opened her eyes, a hint of weariness and apology on her face. "Master, this disciple is incapable. I failed to fully purify the impurities within the spiritual root."

"This is not your fault." Xuan Chen shook his head, resolve flashing through his eyes. "This trace of turbid qi has taken root in the spiritual root's core. Creation Power alone cannot quickly remove it. Your master has the system's reward, the Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid. With my Primordial Unity Origin Power to assist it, we may be able to purify it in one stroke."

As his words fell, Xuan Chen retrieved a jade bottle from the Primal Chaos Pearl. The bottle was crystal-clear throughout, emitting a faint golden glow. Complex spiritual vein runes were engraved upon its surface. It was precisely the mission reward promised by the system—the Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid. He removed the stopper, and an incomparably pure aura of spiritual vein essence rushed forth, making the spiritual qi throughout the entire valley boil.

"This Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid can not only strengthen the spiritual veins of a cave abode, but the Origin Power within it also possesses powerful cleansing and nourishing effects," Xuan Chen explained. "I will use Primordial Origin Essence as the guide, while you use Creation Power as the bridge. With master and disciple joining forces, we can guide the power of this Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid into the Flat Peach Tree Seedling and surely purge the turbid qi completely."

Expectation flashed through Nüwa's eyes, and she nodded heavily. "This disciple understands!"

Xuan Chen walked to Nüwa's side and sat down cross-legged, suspending the jade bottle above the Flat Peach Tree Seedling. He took a deep breath, and a dense golden radiance rose around him. A strand of pure Primordial Unity Origin Power surged from between his brows like a golden spear, pointing straight at the trace of turbid qi within the seedling's core.

"Draw forth your Creation Power and help me guide the spiritual fluid!" Xuan Chen shouted in a deep voice.

Nüwa immediately circulated the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture. Creation Power surged from within her and intertwined with Xuan Chen's Primordial Unity Origin Power, forming a bridge of golden-white energy. With a flick of his finger, Xuan Chen turned the Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid within the jade bottle into a milky-white stream, which slowly flowed along the energy bridge and into the Flat Peach Tree Seedling.

"Buzz—!"

The instant the Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid touched the seedling, it erupted with resplendent light. The pure spiritual vein Origin Power was like vegetation receiving sweet rain after a long drought, instantly merging into the spiritual root. Together with the Primordial Origin Essence and Creation Power, it formed a three-legged balance and charged fiercely toward that lingering trace of chaotic turbid qi.

The combined assault of three supreme Origin Powers was several times stronger than any single force. That stubborn trace of turbid qi was like ice and snow beneath the sun, beginning to melt in an instant. But at that moment, the turbid qi suddenly churned violently, transforming into a savage ghostly face that let out a soundless roar as it attempted to devour the spiritual root in return.

"Wretch! Will you not surrender without a fight?" A cold glint flashed in Xuan Chen's eyes as he drove forth even more Primordial Unity Origin Power, like a golden sledgehammer smashing brutally down upon the ghostly face.

"Crack!"

The ghostly face let out a shrill screech and instantly shattered, turning into wisps of black smoke that were completely dissolved by the purifying power of the Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid. The Flat Peach Tree Seedling suddenly trembled, bursting with emerald light. The golden glow upon its leaves grew ever richer, while its once-faint vitality became vast as the sea. It had clearly been purified completely.

[System Prompt: The impurities within the Flat Peach Tree Seedling have been completely purified. Spiritual root purity has risen to 100%!]

[Detected that the spiritual root is highly compatible with the disciple's Primal Creation Body. Proceed with spiritual root fusion?]

[Fusion effects: Disciple's foundation limit increased, Creation Dao affinity +15%, cultivation speed +50%, unlock spiritual root divine ability "Flat Peach Life Nurture".]

"Fuse!" Xuan Chen responded without the slightest hesitation.

Nüwa also sensed the powerful resonance emanating from the spiritual root. She stretched out both hands, cradled the Flat Peach Tree Seedling in her palms, circulated the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture, and actively guided the spiritual root to merge with her Dao body. The seedling transformed into a streak of emerald light and slowly entered her body through her palms.

The instant the spiritual root fully merged with her, brilliant rosy light erupted from Nüwa's body. Chaotic currents automatically gathered around her, forming an enormous chaotic vortex. Her aura soared at a visible pace, breaking through from the peak of the Early-Stage Golden Immortal and steadily reaching the Mid-Stage Golden Immortal. There were even faint signs that she was about to charge toward the Late Golden Immortal.

An emerald spiritual root mark appeared between her brows. As the mark flowed, it emitted dense vitality and Creation Dao resonance. Her Primal Dao Body became ever more solid, her skin smooth and lustrous as jade, suffused with a faint rosy glow. Her entire bearing became increasingly sacred and ethereal.

[System Prompt: Spiritual root fusion successful! Disciple Nüwa's foundation has greatly improved. Current status is as follows:]

[Cultivation: Mid-Stage Golden Immortal]

[Foundation: Primal Creation Body (Perfect Grade)]

[Dao Affinity: Creation Dao (105%)]

[Cultivation Speed: +50%]

[Unlocked Divine Ability: Flat Peach Life Nurture (Can stimulate spiritual herbs, restore Dao bodies, and nourish origins)]

[Mission Progress: 90% (One intermediate Innate Spiritual Root still needed to complete the mission)]

Seeing Nüwa's transformation, Xuan Chen revealed a gratified smile. The effects of the spiritual root fusion far exceeded expectations. Not only had Nüwa's foundation broken past its limit, but she had also unlocked a powerful spiritual root divine ability. The benefits to her future cultivation would be immeasurable.

Nüwa slowly ceased her cultivation and opened her eyes. Rosy light flowed within them as she bowed to Xuan Chen. "Thank you, Master, for fulfilling this disciple! This disciple feels filled with power, and my understanding of the Creation Dao has become even deeper."

"This is the result of your own foundation and efforts." Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "Spiritual root fusion is only the beginning. Next, we must quickly find an intermediate Innate Spiritual Root and complete the system mission. Once the mission is complete, the 'Creation Derivation' chapter of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture will unlock, and your strength will rise to another level."

Nüwa nodded heavily, determination gleaming in her eyes. "This disciple will follow Master's arrangements!"

With a wave of his hand, Xuan Chen put away the jade stones and remaining spiritual herbs beside the spiritual spring. "The core region of Kunlun Ruins is guarded by the Queen Mother of the West, so we should not remain here for long. It is said that an Ice Crystal Snow Lotus grows within the Frozen Canyon north of Kunlun Ruins. It is an intermediate Innate Spiritual Root. We will depart at once for Frozen Canyon."

With that, Xuan Chen removed the restrictions surrounding the valley and, together with Nüwa, transformed into a streak of light that sped toward the northern side of Kunlun Ruins. The spiritual qi within the valley gradually settled, yet faint chaotic and Creation Dao resonance still lingered beside that spiritual spring, bearing witness to a spiritual root fusion that defied fate itself.