Refining Auxiliary Magic Treasures to Aid Dao Comprehension

Inside the grand hall of Zichen Cave Abode, spiritual springs trickled softly and spiritual energy permeated the surroundings.

Xuan Chen held a glistening white jade pendant, slowly walking over to Nüwa. The pendant was thoroughly round and smooth, its surface flowing with faint water ripples and radiating a rich yet gentle water aura—it was precisely the auxiliary magic treasure he had spent days meticulously refining, the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant.

"Disciple, this Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant was crafted by Master using Taotie beast bones, water-attribute ores, and Taotie scales, prepared specifically for your comprehension of the Water Dao," Xuan Chen said gently, handing the pendant into Nüwa's hands. "The pendant contains a triple rune array of water gathering, essence absorption, and Dao enlightenment. It can both help you converge the Water Origin and steady your mind, assisting you in grasping the Water Dao much faster. At critical moments, it can also activate a water screen defense to fend off attacks of the Heavenly Immortal level. It can be considered a practical magic treasure that integrates both offense and defense."

Nüwa received the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant, finding it warm to the touch. A cool breath surged through her fingertips into her body, echoing with her Creation power and leaving her feeling incomparably comfortable all over. She could clearly sense that the pendant contained a pure water aura, as if connected to some vast water source, giving rise to a hazy insight regarding the Water Dao within her.

"Many thanks, Master!" Nüwa bowed in salutation, her eyes brimming with gratitude. "With this Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant, this disciple will certainly comprehend the Water Dao as soon as possible and not fail Master's expectations."

"This is merely an auxiliary means; the true crux still lies in your own comprehension," Xuan Chen shook his head and said earnestly. "The Water Dao is vast and boundless, containing two ultimate Dao rhs of 'utmost softness' and 'utmost rigidity'. It can nourish all things silently, yet also stir up towering giant waves. Your Creation Dao governs 'creation', while the Water Dao governs 'nourishment'. The two complement each other, and if you can comprehend them thoroughly, your Creation divine powers will become even more consummate."

Pausing slightly, he continued, "To let you better enter the threshold, Master will impart to you a set of basic water-attribute cultivation methods, the Water Origin Art. Although this cultivation method is not top-tier, it has solid foundations, which can help you familiarize yourself with the circulation patterns of water qi and master the basic mysteries of the Water Dao, laying a foundation for you to comprehend deeper water divine powers in the future."

A flash of anticipation crossed Nüwa's eyes, and she hurriedly said, "This disciple listens respectfully to Master's teachings!"

Xuan Chen nodded, extended a finger, and a wisp of pure divine sense surged into the center of Nüwa's brow. The divine sense contained the complete cultivation method of the Water Origin Art, covering all core contents such as mental techniques, stances, and circulation routes. Although this method belonged to the basics, it contained the fundamental operating laws of the Water Dao, emphasizing "overcoming hardness with softness" and "going with the flow", which highly matched Nüwa's combat style.

Nüwa closed her eyes, immersing herself in the comprehension of the Water Origin Art. Her comprehension ability was extremely strong, and coupled with the assistance of the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant, she quickly grasped the core essentials of the technique. Half an hour later, she slowly opened both eyes, a flash of enlightenment flickering within them.

"Master, this disciple has already comprehended the basic mysteries of the Water Origin Art!" Nüwa said excitedly.

"Very good." Xuan Chen nodded. "Now, try to circulate the Water Origin Art, mobilize the water qi, and feel the rhythm of the Water Dao."

Nüwa sat cross-legged as instructed, held the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant in her hand, and circulated the Water Origin Art. As the technique operated, the surrounding spiritual energy began to fluctuate violently, and the water qi in the air was frantically attracted over, forming a faint water screen around her body. This water screen flowed freely, at times condensing into water droplets, at times diffusing into water mist, and at times transforming into flowing water, displaying extremely strong agility.

"Not bad, looking the part." Xuan Chen nodded approvingly. "The key point of the Water Origin Art lies in 'going with the flow'. Water qi is formless and substance-less, yet it can encompass all things and pierce through everything. You must remember that when utilizing water qi, you must not forcefully control it, but instead learn to guide and conform, letting the water qi flow according to your will. Only thus can you unleash its maximum might."

He walked over to Nüwa and personally guided her to adjust the rhythm of the technique's operation: "Look, when circulating water qi, it must be coordinated with your breathing. Inhale to draw the water qi into the body, and exhale to guide the water qi out of the body, achieving effortless emission and retrieval, sleek and smooth."

Under Xuan Chen's meticulous guidance, Nüwa's operation of the Water Origin Art grew increasingly proficient, and the water screen around her body also became more solid and agile. She could clearly feel that the water qi possessed an extremely strong compatibility with her Creation power, the two forces echoing each other and making her perception much sharper, as well as deepening her understanding of Dao principles.

"Master, this disciple feels that the Creation power within my body and the water qi are fusing with each other!" Nüwa said with pleasant surprise.

"This is a good thing." Xuan Chen nodded. "Your Creation Dao inherently contains the meaning of endless vitality, and the Water Dao governs nourishment. The fusion of the two can make your Creation power more rounded and more inclusive, and when nourishing living beings in the future, it can also achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Pausing briefly, he went on, "However, you have only initially comprehended the Water Origin Art and still require a vast amount of practice to consolidate it. The Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea has an extremely pure Water Origin, making it an exceptional place for cultivating the Water Origin Art and comprehending the Water Dao. Once we arrive there and you combine it with the Origin Blessing, you will certainly achieve breakthrough progress on the Water Dao."

Nüwa nodded heavily: "This disciple understands!"

Xuan Chen looked at Nüwa, a trace of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Now that you have broken through to the Heavenly Immortal realm, mastered the Water Origin Art, and possess the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant for assistance, preparations for heading to the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea are basically complete. We shall rest for a day and set off for the Eastern Sea tomorrow."

"Good!" Nüwa accepted cheerfully.

During the ensuing day, Nüwa familiarized herself with the coordination between the Water Origin Art and the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant while consolidating her cultivation in the Heavenly Immortal realm. Xuan Chen, on the other hand, laid down a layer of covert restriction inside the cave abode to prevent any blind cultivators or fierce beasts from breaking in after their departure. At the same time, he also organized the supplies needed for this journey, including healing pills, incuria-fasting pills, and some talismans to deal with unexpected situations.

Early the next morning, Xuan Chen and Nüwa packed up and stood at the entrance of Zichen Cave Abode.

"Let's go, toward the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea!" Xuan Chen said, a radiant light of anticipation flickering in his eyes.

Nüwa nodded, gripped the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant in her hand, and together with Xuan Chen, transformed into a golden stream of light, flying rapidly toward the east. The escape light tore through the firmament, pierced through layers of chaotic Qi currents, and flew toward the distant Eastern Sea.

En route, Xuan Chen executed his escape technique while introducing the situation of the Eastern Sea to Nüwa: "The Eastern Sea is the vastest and most abundant sea area among the four great seas of the Primordial World, controlled by the Dragon Clan. The Dragon Clan is one of the three great clans of the Primordial World, possessing formidable strength and numerous aquatic subordinates under their command, controlling the water veins and tidal forces of the four seas. The Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea is located in the depths of the Eastern Sea and is the source of the Eastern Sea's tidal power, containing an extremely pure Water Origin. However, it is also extremely perilous, harboring not only violent tidal forces but also the Dragon Clan's patrol squads and powerful aquatic fierce beasts."

"Then will we have a conflict with the Dragon Clan?" Nüwa asked with some worry.

Xuan Chen shook his head and said, "Our trip to the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea this time is merely to comprehend the Water Dao, not to make an enemy of the Dragon Clan. As long as we conceal our auras well and do not proactively provoke the Dragon Clan, they generally won't easily make a move. Moreover, the Dragon Clan is currently busy consolidating the forces of the four seas and most likely won't care about a tiny tide eye."

He paused slightly, then added, "However, we cannot lower our guard either. The Dragon Clan are naturally arrogant, and if they discover us trespassing into their territory, conflict will be inevitable. Therefore, we should keep a low profile as much as possible, and leave immediately after comprehending the Water Dao without lingering overly long."

"This disciple understands!" Nüwa nodded heavily, engraving Xuan Chen's words in her heart.

The speed of their escape light was extremely fast, galloping away in the direction of the Eastern Sea. The scenery along the way constantly changed, from towering mountain ranges to vast plains, and then to the boundless ocean, filling Nüwa's heart with novelty. She understood that a new adventure was about to unfold in the vast Eastern Sea; and her Creation Dao would also bloom with even more dazzling radiance under the nourishment of the Water Origin.