The Perils of the Primordial World, the Master's Earnest Teachings

Above the snowfield outside the Frozen Canyon, the biting cold wind swept through, carrying fine snowflakes as it howled past.

Xuan Chen and Nüwa stood side by side, gazing at the hazy silhouette of the Kunlun Ruins in the distance, their expressions each carrying different thoughts. Having just experienced a bitter and desperate battle to the death with Luo Hou's remnant soul, and having witnessed the cruel scene of the strong preying on the weak within the Primordial secret realm, Nüwa's eyes still retained a trace of shock and bewilderment, while Xuan Chen's expression grew increasingly solemn.

"Disciple, do you know why Master has always warned you that strength is supreme in the Primordial World?" Xuan Chen spoke first, his voice exceptionally clear in the cold wind.

Nüwa turned her head, a trace of doubt in her eyes, and gently shook her head. "Disciple only knows that great strength can protect oneself, but I do not understand the deeper meaning within it."

Xuan Chen raised his hand, pointing toward the depths of the Kunlun Ruins, and said in a deep voice: "Look at that Kunlun Ruins. Its spiritual veins are abundant, and opportunities are everywhere, yet it is also fraught with peril. The Queen Mother of the West occupies the core region, treating it as her personal domain, and any outsider may face her suppression; Luo Hou's remnant soul lurked and trailed you just to seize your Primal Creation Body, launching a fierce attack without hesitation; and there are countless cultivators and ferocious beasts who will draw swords against each other and fight to the death merely for a spiritual root or a magical treasure."

Pausing slightly, he continued: "The Primordial World is vast and boundless, full of wonders and driven by profit. Your Primal Creation Body is a supreme opportunity, and the fused Flat Peach Tree Seedling is a top-tier spiritual root. These are all supreme treasures that others dream of. Today, there is Luo Hou's remnant soul coveting them, and tomorrow, stronger cultivators or more terrifying factions might come knocking. They will not care whether you are innocent, nor will they care whether you are willing; they will only use the most direct methods to plunder everything you possess."

Nüwa's heart grew cold. Remembering the greedy gaze and fierce offensive of Luo Hou's remnant soul, and recalling the cultivators she had encountered along the way who fought fiercely for resources, she finally comprehended the weight of Xuan Chen's words.

"Master, disciple understands." Nüwa said softly, the bewilderment in her eyes gradually dissipating and replaced by a touch of firmness. "Only when one's own strength is strong enough can one guard opportunities, protect oneself, and protect the people one wishes to protect."

"That's right." Xuan Chen nodded approvingly. "Strength is not only the passport of the Primordial World, but also the foundation for guarding everything. Although you have already reached the Mid-Stage Golden Immortal realm and unlocked your spiritual root divine powers, before truly powerful beings, you are still vulnerable. Luo Hou's remnant soul was merely an Early-Stage Primordial Unity Golden Immortal remnant soul, yet it was able to push us to the point of using our Primordial Origin Essence; if we were to encounter existences at the Late-Stage Primordial Unity Golden Immortal or even Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level, the two of us master and disciple probably wouldn't even have a chance to fight back."

He looked at Nüwa and said earnestly: "Therefore, you cannot slack off in the slightest. In your future cultivation, you must not only elevate your realm, but also hone your combat techniques and familiarize yourself with the application of your Dao body and divine powers. Only by fusing your cultivation base, techniques, and divine powers into one can you gain a foothold in the perilous Primordial World."

"Disciple will keep Master's teachings in mind. In the future, I will certainly cultivate diligently and never slacken!" Nüwa bowed in salute, her expression incomparably solemn.

Xuan Chen nodded with satisfaction, then said: "Now, Master will impart some basic combat techniques to you. Your Primal Creation Body excels in defense and nurturing, the Creation Power harbors the capability of Endless Vitality, and your spiritual root divine power, 'Flat Peach Life Nurture', can repair your Dao body and foster spiritual Qi. Your combat style should not be blind and aggressive, but rather a combination of offense and defense, overcoming the rigid with the soft."

With a flash of his figure, he arrived at a nearby open space and said: "Watch closely. This is the Creation Fist. Taking Creation Power as its core, the fist force appears gentle on the surface, but actually contains the momentum of Endless Vitality. It can attack and defend, flexible and unyielding."

Xuan Chen circulated his Creation Power (simulating Nüwa's power attribute), faint pearly-white halos blooming around his body as he slowly threw a punch. What seemed like a slow punch carried an aura of boundless vitality; wherever the fist wind passed, the accumulated snow on the ground melted, and even tiny tender shoots poked out from the frozen soil.

"The key to the Creation Fist lies in 'flowing with the current', integrating Creation Power into the fist momentum. Defend when facing the strong, attack when facing the weak, borrowing the enemy's power to counterattack while eroding the opponent's Dao body with the power of vitality." Xuan Chen explained as he demonstrated. "You try."

Nüwa walked to the open space as instructed, circulated the Creation Power within her, imitated Xuan Chen's posture, and threw a punch. The pearly-white fist wind whistled out; although lacking in force and slightly clumsy in momentum, it already possessed the rudiments of the Creation Fist.

"Not bad, you've got the shape." Xuan Chen nodded. "But remember, the circulation of Creation Power must be smoother, and the fist momentum must coordinate with your breathing, achieving effortless output and retraction."

He walked to Nüwa's side, correcting her posture hand in hand: "Look, when throwing a punch, you must sink your shoulders and drop your elbows, exert force from the Dantian, and let Creation Power gush from your fingertips like continuous flowing water."

Under Xuan Chen's guidance, Nüwa practiced the Creation Fist over and over again. Her comprehension was extremely high, and within a mere half-hour, she had grasped the core essentials of the Creation Fist. Her fist momentum became increasingly rounded and smooth, her fist wind grew ever stronger, and she was even able to strike shallow fist prints into the ground.

"Very good." Watching Nüwa's progress, a gratified smile appeared on Xuan Chen's face. "Aside from the Creation Fist, Master will now impart the Chaos Step. This footwork is rooted in Chaos Dao Resonance, featuring versatile and varied movements that allow you to dodge enemy attacks while seeking the best timing to strike. It is most suitable for your combat style of combining offense and defense."

Xuan Chen flashed, his footwork shifting as he shuttled through the open space like a phantom, leaving behind one blurred afterimage after another. His footwork seemed chaotic and disorderly, yet it actually contained the operating laws of the Chaos Dao, at times fast as lightning and at times slow as flowing water, making it impossible for others to fathom.

"The key to the Chaos Step lies in 'moving with the heart', blending your own aura into the surrounding environment and borrowing the cover of chaotic Qi currents so that the enemy cannot predict your movements." Xuan Chen explained as he demonstrated. "Give it a try, circulate the primal power of the Primal Dao Body, coordinate with the Chaos Breath Concealment Art, and move according to the footwork I just used."

Nüwa tried as instructed. At first her steps were still somewhat stiff, but as she grew familiar with the Primal Dao Body and comprehended the essentials of the footwork, her figure also became increasingly agile. Half an hour later, she was already able to shuttle freely across the open space, leaving behind blurred afterimages. Even Xuan Chen's divine sense required focused concentration to lock onto her position.

"Master, disciple has learned it!" Nüwa stopped moving, her face brimming with a trace of joy.

"Mn, you are progressing very quickly." Xuan Chen nodded. "These are merely basic combat techniques. In the future, you must also combine them with your own Dao body and divine powers to create your own unique combat style. Remember, there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation, and combat techniques require tempering through a thousand trials to be truly mastered."

Pausing briefly, he continued: "Next, we shall set off to return to the Zichen Cave Abode. You have just fused with the Innate Spiritual Root, and your cultivation base needs stabilization. Furthermore, the system task is only missing its final step; we need to complete the task as soon as possible to unlock the 'Creation Derivation' chapter of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture and elevate your strength."

"Disciple understands!"

Leading Nüwa, Xuan Chen once again executed the Gleaming Light Escape, transforming into a streak of golden light as he sped away in the direction of Mount Buzhou. Along the way, Xuan Chen traveled while continuing to impart combat techniques to Nüwa, answering the doubts she encountered in her cultivation. Nüwa studied extremely earnestly, engraving every word of Xuan Chen's into her mind and occasionally putting forward insights of her own. Amidst their exchange, the bond between master and disciple grew ever deeper.

Watching Nüwa study earnestly beside him, Xuan Chen's heart was filled with anticipation. He knew clearly that as long as Nüwa continued to maintain this diligence and tenacity, she would surely become a pivotal mighty figure in the Primordial World in the future, and he, as her master, would witness that glorious moment together with her.