By the Tide Eye, Observing the Tides of the Four Seas

At the outskirts of the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea, the currents surged violently, and whirlpools dotted the waters like stars scattered across the sky. White mist spread through the seawater, reducing visibility to almost nothing. Xuan Chen and Nüwa were enveloped in a chaotic radiance as they cautiously wove between the whirlpools, slowly approaching the Tide Eye's core.

The closer they came to the core, the more violent the tidal force became. The surrounding seawater seemed to be violently churned by an invisible force, forming enormous walls of water that crashed toward them with overwhelming force. Xuan Chen circulated his Primordial Unity Origin Power, constructing a sturdy golden barrier around them as he struggled to withstand the savage tidal force.

"Master, the tidal force here is so powerful!" Nüwa said through divine sense, a trace of gravity appearing on her face. She could clearly sense the terrifying tearing force contained within the surrounding tides. Even her Primal Dao Body felt some pressure.

Xuan Chen nodded. "The Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea is the source of the tidal force of the Four Seas, so the tides here are naturally violent beyond measure. Yet within this violence lies the ultimate truth of the Water Dao. Feel it carefully, and you will discover that although these raging tidal forces appear chaotic, they actually follow strict patterns of movement, echoing the revolutions of the stars and heavens."

After a brief pause, he continued, "The rise and fall of the tides are the ultimate manifestation of the Water Dao's 'flow' and 'cycle.' When the tide rises, water-origin energy gathers, displaying the might of rushing torrents; when it falls, water-origin energy disperses, revealing the charm of tranquil stillness. This endless cycle, repeating again and again, is the embodiment of Endless Vitality within the Water Dao. It shares a different melody yet equal beauty with your Creation Dao."

Nüwa closed her eyes and, following Xuan Chen's guidance, focused on sensing the tidal force around her. She could truly feel an unusual rhythm within the violent tides, a rhythm that echoed the cadence of heaven and earth, causing her mind to rise and fall along with it.

As they continued deeper, the two finally arrived at the core region of the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea. There were neither enormous whirlpools nor raging walls of water here. Instead, it was exceptionally calm. In the seawater at the center lay a massive spring, endlessly gushing forth incomparably pure water-origin energy and forming a pillar of white light that shot straight toward the seabed.

The water-origin energy in the seawater around the spring was so dense that it had condensed into a viscous liquid, emitting a faint blue glow. The surrounding seawater held an unusual blue-violet hue, as though it contained the power of the stars.

"This is the core region of the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea," Xuan Chen said through divine sense. "The spring at the center is the source of the tidal force of the Four Seas and contains the purest origin of water. Sit here cross-legged now. Observe the rise and fall of the tides of the Four Seas, and sense the flow and changes of the Water Law. I will guard you from the side and remain alert for hidden dangers."

"This disciple understands!" Nüwa replied through divine sense.

She walked to the side of the spring and sat down cross-legged, holding the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant in her hand while taking out the system reward, "Origin Blessing." Xuan Chen had already told her that using Origin Blessing within the Tide Eye's core region would maximize her efficiency in comprehending the Water Dao.

Nüwa took a deep breath and activated Origin Blessing. A gentle white radiance surged from her body, resonating with the surrounding water-origin energy to form a strange energy field. Empowered by Origin Blessing, Nüwa's perception of the Water Dao became extraordinarily sharp. The flow and changes of the surrounding Water Law appeared clearly within her sea of consciousness.

She closed her eyes, fully immersing her mind in comprehending the Water Dao. She could sense that the water origin pouring from the spring carried a rhythm of Endless Vitality, cycling over and over. This rhythm fused with the Creation Power within her body, granting her an even deeper understanding of the Dao rhythm of "Endless Vitality."

As time passed, a faint blue glow emerged around Nüwa, merging with the surrounding water-origin energy. Her breathing became long and steady, keeping pace with the rise and fall of the tides. The Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant in her hand also became increasingly lively, releasing dense water aura and assisting her comprehension of the Water Dao.

Xuan Chen sat cross-legged nearby, releasing his divine sense and closely monitoring the surroundings. He could feel that the Water Law within the Tide Eye's core region was unusually active and contained boundless mysteries. At the same time, he could detect several powerful auras lurking in the surrounding seawater. They were clearly aquatic beasts guarding the Tide Eye, as well as occasional Dragon Clan patrols passing by.

Xuan Chen did not take the initiative to provoke these beings. He merely concealed his own aura to the utmost and released a faint Primordial Unity pressure, warning any creatures that attempted to approach. Under his deterrence, the aquatic beasts lurking nearby and the Dragon Clan patrols did not dare draw close to the Tide Eye's core region, only watching from afar.

Time trickled by, drop by drop. In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed.

Throughout those seven days, Nüwa remained seated cross-legged, carefully observing the rise and fall of the tides of the Four Seas and deeply sensing the flow and transformations of the Water Law. With the triple assistance of Origin Blessing, the Water-Rhyme Jade Pendant, and the Tide Eye's water origin, her comprehension of the Water Dao advanced by leaps and bounds. The water-origin energy within her body became increasingly pure, and her operation of the Water Origin Art grew ever more proficient.

She could clearly sense that the flow and transformations of the Water Law were closely linked to the workings of heaven and earth. The rise and fall of tides were influenced not only by the sun, moon, and stars, but also intimately connected to the distribution of spiritual veins throughout the Primordial World and the changes in the fortune of heaven and earth. This realization elevated her understanding of the Water Dao from merely "balancing hardness and softness" to the realm of "following heaven and earth, merging with nature."

On this day, the water-origin energy in the Tide Eye's core region suddenly began to churn violently. Dazzling blue light erupted from Nüwa's body, while the water-origin energy around her gathered into a massive Water Dragon that spiraled and danced around her. Her aura steadily rose, and her control over the Water Law reached a new height.

A trace of gratification flashed through Xuan Chen's eyes. He could feel that Nüwa had already gained an initial understanding of the Water Dao's core mysteries. Though she had yet to fully master it, she had taken a crucial step. Next, she only needed to consolidate and practice without cease, and she would be able to perfectly fuse the Water Dao with her own Creation Dao, forming a unique system of Dao rhythms.

Just then, a powerful fluctuation of aura suddenly came from the distant seawater. Clearly, a powerful being was approaching. Vigilance flashed through Xuan Chen's eyes as he immediately gathered his mind and prepared for battle. He knew well that the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea was Dragon Clan territory. Having remained here for seven days, they had ultimately drawn the Dragon Clan's attention.

It seems a bout of trouble cannot be avoided. Xuan Chen secretly mused, his gaze fixed tightly in the direction from which the aura came. He could sense that the approaching figure was formidable, at least an Early-Stage Primordial Unity Golden Immortal—perhaps even stronger.

Nüwa also sensed the aura fluctuation in the distance and slowly opened her eyes, a trace of gravity flashing through them. She could feel the dense dragon might contained in the newcomer's aura. It was clearly a Dragon Clan expert.

"Master, have people from the Dragon Clan come?" Nüwa asked through divine sense.

Xuan Chen nodded. "That's right, it is a Dragon Clan expert. It seems our stay here has been too long and drawn their attention. However, you need not fear. With your master here, I will not allow them to harm you. Continue consolidating your comprehension of the Water Dao. Leave this place to me."

"This disciple understands!" Nüwa nodded heavily, then closed her eyes once more and focused on consolidating her insights. She knew that the most important thing now was to grasp the Water Dao's core mysteries as quickly as possible and raise her strength. Only then would she avoid becoming a burden to her master in the coming conflict.

Xuan Chen looked at Nüwa's focused figure, and a trace of gratification flashed through his eyes. He rose to his feet as the golden radiance around him surged sharply. Primordial Unity Origin Power began to circulate slowly, and he prepared himself to face the Dragon Clan expert. He knew the Dragon Clan was proud by nature. Intruding upon their territory would inevitably spark conflict. Yet for Nüwa to successfully comprehend the Water Dao, he had no choice but to fight the Dragon Clan.

In the distant seawater, a massive figure was rapidly approaching. Its dragon might grew increasingly powerful, shaking the surrounding seawater into violent turbulence. A conflict concerning territory, opportunity, and the Dao Path was about to erupt at the Tide Eye of the Eastern Sea.