System Rewards, New Secret Realm Coordinates Unlocked

Deep within Myriad Woods Valley, spiritual energy surged like waves, while vegetation flourished in lush abundance.

Xuan Chen and Nüwa stood side by side before a spirit tree radiating seven-colored rosy light. This tree was none other than the mid-grade Innate Spiritual Root—the Seven-Colored Wood Spirit. It stood over ten feet tall, pure wood-element origin power flowing through its branches and leaves. It faintly resonated with the Creation Power within Nüwa's body, emanating a life force that refreshed the heart and delighted the spirit.

Nüwa extended her hand, and a strand of gleaming white Creation Power slowly flowed forth, gently enveloping the Seven-Colored Wood Spirit. After the earlier process of fusing spiritual roots and stabilizing her realm, her control over Creation Power had become increasingly refined. Drawn by that power, the spirit tree slowly rose from the earth, transforming into a streak of seven-colored light that merged into her brow.

The instant the spirit tree fully fused with her, dazzling rosy light erupted around Nüwa, and the aura within her rose once more. Though she did not break through to a higher realm, her foundation became even more solid, and her affinity with the Creation Dao increased accordingly.

[System Prompt: Detected that the disciple has successfully collected the mid-grade Innate Spiritual Root "Seven-Colored Wood Spirit." The side quest "Seek Innate Spiritual Roots and Raise the Limit of Your Innate Foundation" has been successfully completed!]

[Quest rewards are being calculated...]

[Reward 1: Spiritual Vein Fortification Fluid ×1 (issued to the Primal Chaos Pearl storage space)]

[Reward 2: Completion access for Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture unlocked; the "Creation Derivation" chapter has been activated]

[Reward 3: Secret realm coordinates ×1 (Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea), suitable for the disciple to comprehend the Water Dao; coordinates have been entered into the system map]

[Reward 4: Origin Blessing ×1 (may designate one foundational Dao principle for deep comprehension, greatly increasing affinity with that Dao principle)]

[Additional Prompt: The Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea contains incomparably pure water origin power. It complements the disciple's Creation Dao. After comprehending the Water Dao, the Dao rhyme system of "Endless Vitality" may be perfected. It is recommended that you depart as soon as possible.]

A string of system prompts rang through Xuan Chen's mind, and a flash of delight passed through his eyes. The rewards for this quest far exceeded expectations. Not only had they unlocked a new chapter of the cultivation technique, but they had also obtained the secret realm coordinates of the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea and the precious Origin Blessing. The benefits to Nüwa's growth were beyond measure.

"Master, the system says the quest has been completed!" Nüwa had also received the system's feedback, joy blooming across her face. "It even unlocked the 'Creation Derivation' chapter of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture. This disciple feels that she has gained new insights into the use of Creation Power."

Xuan Chen nodded, a gratified smile appearing on his face. "Excellent. The 'Creation Derivation' chapter is the core chapter of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture, containing the evolving transformations of the Dao of Creation. It can transform the power of life into means of attack and defense, and it can also use other Dao principles to strengthen oneself. It will be crucial to your future cultivation."

He paused briefly before continuing, "The system has also rewarded us with a new secret realm coordinate—the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea. It says that place is suitable for you to comprehend the Water Dao. Water is the source of life and complements your Creation Dao. Once you comprehend the Water Dao, your Creation Power will become more harmonious and complete. You may even derive the divine ability of 'Silent Nourishment,' which will greatly aid you in practicing the great Dao of saving the world and rescuing the people."

Anticipation flashed through Nüwa's eyes. "Then shall we go to the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea now?"

Xuan Chen shook his head. "There is no need to rush. You have just fused with the Seven-Colored Wood Spirit. Though the quest has been completed, you have not yet fully digested the power of the spiritual root within your body, and the 'Creation Derivation' chapter will also require time to comprehend. Let us return to Zichen Cave Abode first. You can stabilize your cultivation and thoroughly grasp the new chapter of the technique. During that time, I will prepare some items to assist your comprehension of the Water Dao. Once everything is ready, we will set out for the Eastern Sea."

He looked at Nüwa and added, "The system has also rewarded us with an Origin Blessing. We can designate one foundational Dao principle for deep comprehension. When you are ready to head for the Eastern Sea, we will use that blessing directly on the Water Dao. It will let you achieve twice the result with half the effort and greatly improve your efficiency in comprehending Dao principles."

Nüwa nodded firmly, determination gleaming in her eyes. "This disciple will follow all of Master's arrangements! After returning, this disciple will digest the spiritual root's power as quickly as possible and comprehend the 'Creation Derivation' chapter. I will never disappoint Master's expectations."

Xuan Chen nodded in satisfaction. With a sweep of his hand, he collected the scattered spirit herbs and ores around them into the Primal Chaos Pearl. "Let us go. We will return to Zichen Cave Abode. We have already obtained the opportunity of Myriad Woods Valley; it is not wise to linger long."

Master and disciple transformed into a streak of golden light and sped toward Mount Buzhou. Along the way, Nüwa began attempting to comprehend the "Creation Derivation" chapter of the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture. The Creation Power around her sometimes condensed into shields, sometimes became vines, and sometimes sprouted spiritual buds. Though still somewhat unskilled, it had already revealed immense potential.

Xuan Chen guided her from the side, offering a few pointers from time to time to help Nüwa avoid misunderstandings in her comprehension. He could sense that her aptitude was becoming ever more extraordinary, and her perception of the Great Dao increasingly sharp. Given time, she would surely become a mighty figure of her generation.

Several days later, the two returned smoothly to Zichen Cave Abode. Xuan Chen once again activated the cave abode's defensive restrictions to their fullest, then brought Nüwa to the cultivation chamber and instructed her, "For the next ten days, you will enter seclusion here. First, digest the origin power of the Seven-Colored Wood Spirit. Second, comprehend the core mysteries of the 'Creation Derivation' chapter. If you have any questions, call for me at any time."

"Thank you, Master!" Nüwa bowed, then sat cross-legged upon a meditation cushion, closed her eyes, and began a new round of secluded cultivation.

Xuan Chen watched Nüwa's focused figure, a gratified smile on his face. He turned and left the cultivation chamber, beginning to ponder in his heart, The Water Dao within the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea is exceedingly pure, but it also contains violent tidal power. Since Nüwa is encountering the Water Dao for the first time, she may find it difficult to adapt. I must forge an artifact to assist her comprehension, then teach her a basic water-element cultivation technique to help her lay a solid foundation.

With that in mind, Xuan Chen took out the Primal Chaos Pearl and retrieved materials obtained from the Taotie he had slain earlier—a beast bone containing water patterns, several scales carrying a damp tidal aura, and some water-element ores collected from the Kunlun Ruins. Though these materials had not reached the level of innate spirit treasures, they still contained considerable water energy, more than enough to forge an artifact that could assist comprehension.

Xuan Chen entered the artifact-refining chamber of the cave abode, lit the spirit fire, and began conceiving the artifact's initial form. He intended to forge a jade pendant, using the Taotie beast bone as its foundation, integrating the origin essence of the water-element ores, then using the patterns on the Taotie scales to inscribe runes for gathering water and absorbing origin essence. It would not only assist in comprehending the Water Dao, but could also release a curtain of water for defense at critical moments—killing two birds with one stone.

The spirit fire blazed fiercely, and the temperature within the artifact-refining chamber abruptly rose. Xuan Chen focused completely, his hands rapidly forming seals as he cast the various materials into the furnace one by one. His movements were smooth and natural, every hand seal precise and perfectly timed, displaying exquisite artifact-refining skill—an instinctive insight into the Artifact Dao gained after he fused with the Primordial Origin Essence.