Encountering Fuxi on the Journey Home

Upon a plain in the Primordial World's interior, grasses and trees flourished luxuriantly, while spiritual energy hung in the air like mist. The streaks of light formed by Xuan Chen and Nüwa slowly descended as they planned to rest briefly and replenish their spiritual energy.

After many days of long-distance travel, both had expended a considerable amount of vital essence. Xuan Chen in particular had depleted much of his Primordial Unity Origin Power in his battle against the Dragon Clan experts in the Eastern Sea, and needed time to recover.

Nüwa found a place rich in spiritual energy and sat down cross-legged. Circulating the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture, she absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy to restore her vital essence. Meanwhile, Xuan Chen released his divine sense to survey the area and ensure that no hidden danger lurked nearby.

Just then, Xuan Chen's divine sense detected a powerful innate Dao Resonance rapidly approaching from the distant forest. This Dao Resonance was pure and ancient, brimming with an innate aura; it clearly belonged to an innate divine being. Moreover, Xuan Chen could sense a marvelous connection between this innate Dao Resonance and the Chaos Dao Resonance upon Nüwa, like a bond ordained from birth.

Interesting. To think I would encounter an innate divine being here who shares an innate bond with Nüwa. Xuan Chen pondered inwardly. He did not immediately make a move, instead choosing to watch how events unfolded. He could sense no hostility from this innate divine being. On the contrary, he felt intense curiosity and closeness toward Nüwa.

A moment later, a figure clad in coarse linen robes and holding a bamboo staff emerged from the forest. He was a handsome male innate divine being with a gentle, refined temperament. A dense innate Dao Resonance radiated from his body, and his cultivation had reached the Mid-Stage Golden Immortal, placing him on par with the newly advanced Nüwa.

His gaze fell upon Nüwa at once, and a flash of surprise and delight passed through his eyes. Clearly, he had been drawn by the Chaos Dao Resonance surrounding her. He could sense that this female innate divine being before him had an inborn connection with him, making him unable to resist drawing closer.

Nüwa also sensed the arrival of this innate divine being. Opening her eyes, she looked toward him. When their gazes met, an inexplicable warmth suddenly welled up in her heart, as though she had met a family member from whom she had been separated for countless years. She could feel his innate Dao Resonance echoing with her Chaos Dao Resonance, forming an invisible bond.

"May I ask how I should address you, fellow Daoist?" the male innate divine being asked first, his tone gentle and touched with curiosity.

"My name is Nüwa." Nüwa rose to her feet and gave a slight nod. "May I ask your esteemed name, fellow Daoist? And why have you come to this place?"

"My name is Fuxi." The male innate divine being smiled faintly. "I possess the Primordial Eight-Trigrams Dao Body. Since my birth, I have wandered throughout the Primordial World, comprehending the great Dao of heaven and earth. Passing through this place today, I was drawn by the Chaos Dao Resonance upon you, fellow Daoist, and thus came to investigate. I never expected that you and I would share such a profound innate bond."

Fuxi was precisely the innate divine being who shared an innate sibling bond with Nüwa. Born with control over part of the Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance, he excelled at deducing heavenly secrets and comprehending nature. His path complemented Nüwa's Creation Dao.

Standing to one side and watching their interaction, Xuan Chen's eyes flickered with understanding. He had not expected Nüwa to encounter Fuxi here. It seemed this was a fate ordained by the Heavenly Dao. Even without his intervention, the two would have met in the Primordial World.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, you and Nüwa indeed share an innate bond. This is a fate ordained by the Heavenly Dao." Xuan Chen stepped forward with a slight smile. "I am Xuan Chen, Nüwa's master. Does your journey of exploration have any particular purpose?"

Fuxi looked at Xuan Chen, and a trace of reverence flashed through his eyes. He could sense that Xuan Chen's aura was unfathomably deep. Though he appeared to possess only Late Golden Immortal cultivation, the power hidden within him gave Fuxi an intense sense of oppression. He knew that this cultivator claiming to be Nüwa's master was certainly a reclusive great expert.

"So you are Senior Xuan Chen. Forgive my lack of manners!" Fuxi hurriedly bowed. "This junior has no particular purpose in traveling. I merely wish to comprehend the great Dao of heaven and earth throughout the Primordial World, and seek my own Dao Path. To encounter Fellow Daoist Nüwa and Senior Xuan Chen today is truly this junior's honor."

Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "There is no need for such courtesy, fellow Daoist. You and Nüwa share an innate bond, a tremendous fate indeed. Meeting today is also an opportunity. If you do not mind, you may remain here for a while and exchange insights with Nüwa. Perhaps it will benefit your cultivation."

Delight flashed through Fuxi's eyes. He promptly said, "Thank you, Senior, for granting this! This junior was hoping for exactly that."

Xuan Chen nodded without saying more. He turned and walked to one side, continuing to restore his vital essence while releasing his divine sense to protect their safety. He knew that Fuxi and Nüwa's meeting would greatly benefit both of their cultivations. Fuxi's Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance could help Nüwa better comprehend heaven, earth, and nature, while Nüwa's Creation Dao could also aid Fuxi's deductions of heavenly secrets.

Nüwa and Fuxi stood facing each other, then began to converse. They spoke at length of their births, discussed their respective insights into cultivation, and went on to explore their understanding of the great Dao of heaven and earth. The more they spoke, the more congenial they became, as if they had endless words to share. They discovered that while their Dao Paths differed, they had much in common. Through their exchange, both gained a deeper understanding of the Dao they cultivated.

"Fellow Daoist Nüwa, the Creation Dao you cultivate is vast and profound, containing the supreme principle of Endless Vitality. I have benefited greatly from it." Fuxi sighed with feeling. "My Primordial Eight-Trigrams Dao Body excels in deducing heavenly secrets, yet lacks the power of creation. After speaking with you, my understanding of the Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance has risen another level. Perhaps one day, I may fuse the Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance with the power of creation and forge divine abilities unique to myself."

Nüwa smiled faintly. "You flatter me, Fellow Daoist Fuxi. Your Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance is likewise unfathomably profound, granting me an entirely new understanding of the workings of heaven, earth, and nature. Though my Creation Dao is rooted in giving birth to life, it lacks insight into heavenly secrets. Should the opportunity arise in the future, I hope you will offer me much guidance."

"There is no need for courtesy, fellow Daoist. We need only learn from one another." Fuxi's eyes were filled with sincerity.

The two exchanged insights upon the plain for an entire day. Their relationship grew ever closer, and their innate bond became increasingly firm. Watching their interaction, a gratified smile appeared on Xuan Chen's face. He could sense that after today's exchange, both Nüwa and Fuxi had consolidated their Dao foundations, and their understanding of their respective Great Daos had risen to a new level.

"Alright, it is getting late. It is time for us to set out and return to the cave abode." Xuan Chen walked over and said, "Fellow Daoist Fuxi, if you are willing, you may accompany us to the Zichen Cave Abode as a guest, and continue exchanging cultivation insights with Nüwa."

A trace of hesitation flashed through Fuxi's eyes. He had originally planned to continue traveling throughout the Primordial World, yet after meeting Nüwa, he found himself reluctant to part with her. Furthermore, Senior Xuan Chen's strength was unfathomably profound. If he could remain at the Zichen Cave Abode for some time, perhaps he could learn even more.

"Thank you for the invitation, Senior. This junior is willing to visit the Zichen Cave Abode!" Fuxi ultimately agreed.

Xuan Chen nodded. "Good. Then let us depart now."

The three transformed into a streak of golden light and sped toward Mount Buzhou. Along the way, Xuan Chen traveled while explaining the points requiring attention in cultivation. Fuxi and Nüwa listened attentively beside him, occasionally raising questions of their own. Xuan Chen answered them patiently, and both gained greatly.

Several days later, the three returned safely to the Zichen Cave Abode. Xuan Chen arranged for Fuxi to reside in a side hall of the cave abode, then allowed Nüwa and Fuxi to continue their discussions on their own. He himself entered the cultivation chamber to digest the insights gained from his journey to the Eastern Sea, while using the Primordial Origin Essence Fragments to restore his vital essence.

Within the Zichen Cave Abode, Nüwa and Fuxi continued exchanging cultivation insights, and their innate bond deepened with each passing day. Both understood that this meeting was a fate ordained by the Heavenly Dao. On the road of cultivation ahead, they might walk hand in hand, practice their respective Daos together in this perilous Primordial World, and forge legends that belonged to them alone.