Upon a plain in the Primordial World's interior, lush grass and trees flourished beneath misty spiritual qi. The streaks of light formed by Xuan Chen and Nüwa slowly descended as they planned to rest here briefly and replenish their spiritual qi.
After several days of long travel, both had expended considerable vital energy. 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 he needed time to recover.
Nüwa found a place rich in spiritual qi and sat down cross-legged, circulating the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture and drawing in the surrounding spiritual qi to restore her vital energy. Meanwhile, Xuan Chen released his divine sense to inspect the surroundings and ensure there were no hidden dangers.
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 a dense primordial aura; it was clearly a Primordial Divine Being. Moreover, Xuan Chen could sense a wondrous connection between this innate Dao Resonance and the Chaos Dao Resonance within Nüwa, like a bond forged by nature itself.
Interesting. I never expected to encounter a Primordial Divine Being here who shared an innate bond with Nüwa. Xuan Chen mused inwardly. He did not act at once, instead choosing to wait and see. He could sense no ill intent from this Primordial Divine Being; rather, he felt intense curiosity and a sense of closeness toward Nüwa.
A moment later, a figure clad in coarse linen robes and carrying a bamboo staff emerged from the forest. He was a handsome male Primordial Divine Being with a gentle, refined temperament. Dense innate Dao Resonance emanated from him, and his cultivation had already reached the Mid-Stage Golden Immortal, placing him on par with the newly advanced Nüwa.
His gaze immediately fell upon Nüwa, and surprise and delight flashed through his eyes. Clearly, he had been drawn by the Chaos Dao Resonance upon her. He could sense that this female Primordial Divine Being before him shared an inborn connection with him, making him unable to resist wanting to draw nearer.
Nüwa likewise sensed the Primordial Divine Being's arrival. She opened her eyes and looked toward him. The instant their gazes met, an inexplicable warmth surged through her heart, as though she had encountered a family member lost for many years. She could sense 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 Primordial Divine Being asked first, his tone gentle and tinged with curiosity.
"My name is Nüwa." Nüwa rose to her feet and answered with 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 Primordial 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. Today, while passing through this place, I was drawn by the Chaos Dao Resonance upon you and came to investigate. I never expected that you and I would share such a profound innate bond."
Fuxi was precisely the Primordial Divine Being who shared an innate sibling bond with Nüwa. Born with control over a portion of the Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance, he excelled at deducing heavenly secrets and comprehending nature, complementing Nüwa's Creation Dao.
Standing to one side, Xuan Chen watched their interaction, and a flash of realization passed through his eyes. He had not expected Nüwa to encounter Fuxi here. It seemed this was a fated affinity 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 fated affinity ordained by the Heavenly Dao." Xuan Chen stepped forward with a faint smile. "I am Xuan Chen, Nüwa's master. May I ask whether you have any purpose for this journey of yours, fellow Daoist?"
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 concealed within him gave Fuxi an intense sense of oppression. He knew that this cultivator who called himself Nüwa's master was undoubtedly a reclusive great expert.
"So you are Senior Xuan Chen. Please forgive my disrespect!" Fuxi hurriedly bowed. "This junior has no particular purpose in his travels. I merely wish to comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth throughout the Primordial World and seek my own Dao Path. To meet Fellow Daoist Nüwa and Senior Xuan Chen today is truly this junior's honor."
Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "No need for such formality, fellow Daoist. You and Nüwa share an innate bond; this is an immense affinity. Meeting today is also a fortunate 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, and he quickly said, "Thank you, Senior, for granting this opportunity! That was precisely this junior's wish."
Xuan Chen nodded without saying more. He turned and walked to one side, continuing to restore his vital energy while releasing his divine sense to guard the two's safety. He knew that Fuxi and Nüwa's meeting would bring tremendous benefits to both their cultivation. Fuxi's Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance could help Nüwa better comprehend the heavens, earth, and nature, while Nüwa's Creation Dao could likewise aid Fuxi in deducing heavenly secrets.
Nüwa and Fuxi stood facing one another, then began to converse. They spoke at length of their births, discussed their respective cultivation insights, and went on to explore their understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. The more they spoke, the more they found themselves kindred spirits, as though they had endless words to share. They discovered that though their Dao Paths were not entirely alike, they held many common threads. Through their mutual exchange, both gained a deeper understanding of the Great Dao they cultivated.
"Fellow Daoist Nüwa, the Creation Dao you cultivate is vast and profound, containing the supreme truth of Endless Vitality. I have benefited greatly from it," Fuxi said with feeling. "My Eight-Trigrams Dao Body excels at deducing heavenly secrets, yet it 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 that belong to me alone."
Nüwa smiled faintly. "Fellow Daoist Fuxi, you flatter me. Your Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance is equally boundless in its mysteries, granting me an entirely new understanding of the workings of heaven, earth, and nature. Though my Creation Dao takes the generation of life as its foundation, it lacks insight into heavenly secrets. Should the opportunity arise in the future, I hope you will offer me much guidance."
"No need for courtesy, fellow Daoist. We need only learn from one another," Fuxi said, his eyes full of sincerity.
The two exchanged insights upon the plain for an entire day. Their relationship grew ever closer, and their innate bond became increasingly solid. Xuan Chen watched their interaction with a gratified smile on his face. He could sense that after today's exchange, both Nüwa and Fuxi had strengthened their Dao Foundations, and their understanding of their respective Great Daos had risen to a new level.
"Alright, it is getting late. We should be setting out to return to the cave abode." Xuan Chen stepped forward 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 hint of hesitation flashed through Fuxi's eyes. He had originally intended to continue traveling through the Primordial World, but after meeting Nüwa, he found himself reluctant to part with her. Moreover, Senior Xuan Chen's strength was unfathomable. 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 as a guest!" Fuxi ultimately agreed.
Xuan Chen nodded. "Good. Then let us depart at once."
The three transformed into a streak of golden light and sped toward Mount Buzhou. Along the way, Xuan Chen traveled while explaining matters that required attention in cultivation. Fuxi and Nüwa listened attentively beside him, occasionally raising questions of their own. Xuan Chen patiently answered them, and both gained greatly.
Several days later, the three returned safely to the Zichen Cave Abode. Xuan Chen arranged for Fuxi to stay in a side hall of the cave abode, then allowed Nüwa and Fuxi to continue their exchange 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 energy.
Within the Zichen Cave Abode, Nüwa and Fuxi continued exchanging cultivation insights, their innate bond deepening by the day. Both understood that this meeting was a fated affinity ordained by the Heavenly Dao. Upon their future paths of cultivation, they might walk hand in hand, practice their own Great Daos amid this perilous Primordial World, and forge legends that belonged to them alone.
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