Within the main hall of Zichen Cave Abode, spiritual energy hung thick in the air as Dao Resonance flowed. Xuan Chen and Fuxi sat facing each other, with spiritual tea set upon the stone table before them. Steam slowly curled upward, carrying a faint, delicate fragrance. Nüwa sat to one side, quietly listening to their conversation, a thoughtful look appearing on her face from time to time.
"Fuxi, your Primordial Eight-Trigrams Dao Body is truly extraordinary. Even among Primordial Divine Beings, your art of deducing the Great Dao of heaven and earth can be considered first-rate." Xuan Chen lifted his spiritual tea, took a light sip, and spoke slowly.
Since returning to Zichen Cave Abode, Xuan Chen had engaged Fuxi in an in-depth exchange regarding their insights into Dao Resonance. He discovered that Fuxi's Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance was not only adept at divining heavenly secrets, but could also perceive the laws of nature. It shared many points in common with his Primordial Unity Great Dao. Fuxi's precise grasp of the trajectories by which heaven and earth operated, in particular, had benefited Xuan Chen greatly.
Fuxi smiled faintly and said modestly, "Senior Xuan Chen overpraises me. Though my Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance has some strengths in deduction, it ultimately lacks the power of creation. It is far inferior to the vast profundity of your Primordial Unity Great Dao, and even less comparable to Nüwa's Creation Dao. Its wonder of Endless Vitality is truly admirable. Only after exchanging insights with you and Nüwa did I truly comprehend that the mystery of the Great Dao lies in mutual complement and coexistence."
He paused slightly and looked at Nüwa, a trace of sincere admiration flashing through his eyes. "Nüwa's Creation Dao contains the true essence of life and has deeply enlightened me. In particular, your original intention to save the world and rescue its people aligns with the laws of the Heavenly Dao. In the future, you will surely receive the Heavenly Dao's favor."
A shy smile appeared on Nüwa's face. "Fuxi, you are too courteous. My Creation Dao is still in its initial stages, with many areas yet to be perfected. I hope you will offer me much guidance in the art of deduction in the future, so that I may better perceive heavenly secrets and avoid taking detours upon my Dao Path."
"You need not be so polite. We need only learn from one another," Fuxi said, the fondness in his eyes growing increasingly apparent. During these days spent with Nüwa, he had not only been drawn to the Chaos Dao Resonance around her, but had also been moved by her gentleness, kindness, and steadfast devotion to her original heart. This affection was hazy yet pure, guided by the pull of their primordial bond. It made him unable to resist wanting to draw closer to Nüwa and walk the Great Dao alongside her.
Xuan Chen took in the interaction between them and understood at once. The primordial bond between Fuxi and Nüwa had already formed. This bond was not merely a fated affinity ordained by the Heavenly Dao, but also an opportunity for their Great Daos to complement one another. Nüwa's Creation Dao governed "life," while Fuxi's Eight-Trigrams Dao Body governed "knowledge." If the two journeyed together, they would surely carve out a world of their own in the Primordial World.
"Fuxi, you and Nüwa share a primordial bond, and your Dao Paths complement each other. You are truly a match made by heaven," Xuan Chen said with a slight smile. "I see that your Dao hearts are pure and your aspirations aligned. Why not form a Dao-Friend Covenant, agreeing to explore the Great Dao together in the future, support one another, and join hands against the dangers of the Primordial World?"
Delight flashed through Fuxi's eyes as he hurriedly replied, "That is precisely my wish! To form a Dao-Friend Covenant with Nüwa and explore the Great Dao together would be my great honor!"
Nüwa nodded as well. "I am willing to form a Dao-Friend Covenant with Fuxi. In the future, we shall support one another and practice the Great Dao together!"
Xuan Chen nodded in satisfaction. "Good! Since that is so, let heaven and earth bear witness as you form this covenant. This covenant is not only a promise between Dao friends, but also a harmony of the Great Dao. It will surely bring the two of you immense benefits in the future."
Fuxi and Nüwa rose to their feet, faced heaven and earth, and solemnly declared, "We bear heaven and earth as witnesses and form this Dao-Friend Covenant. From this day forth, we shall explore the Great Dao together, support one another, save the world and rescue its people, never leaving or forsaking each other!"
The moment their words fell, a faint golden light descended from the sky and merged into their bodies. This was the Heavenly Dao's recognition of their covenant. It made their primordial bond even more steadfast, while their Dao Resonances echoed one another and formed an invisible link.
"Congratulations, you two!" Xuan Chen said. "Now that this covenant has been formed, your Dao Paths have gained another measure of assurance. When you travel the Primordial World in the future, you can look after each other and make up for each other's shortcomings. This is truly a fortunate thing."
He paused before continuing, "Looking at your Dao Paths, you may perhaps encounter a heaven-shaking opportunity in the future. If Nüwa's Creation Dao can be combined with Fuxi's art of deduction, you may be able to create an entirely new form of life, filling a void within the Primordial World and thereby receiving immense blessings from the Heavenly Dao."
Xuan Chen's words seemed casual, but in truth, he was laying the groundwork for the Creation of Humans. He knew that Nüwa's creation of humans was a momentous event ordained by the Heavenly Dao and the key to her attaining sainthood. Fuxi's art of deduction could help Nüwa grasp heavenly secrets more accurately, ensuring that the creation of humans proceeded smoothly and preventing unforeseen mishaps.
A trace of confusion flashed through Fuxi and Nüwa's eyes. They did not quite understand the deeper meaning behind Xuan Chen's words. Yet they could sense that his words contained the ultimate truth of the Great Dao and were surely guidance for their future Dao Paths.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Fuxi and Nüwa said in unison. Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "There is no need to thank me. This is the opportunity of you two, and also the Heavenly Dao's choice. You will understand its deeper meaning in time. For now, focus first on your own cultivation, strengthen yourselves, and prepare for the dangers that lie ahead."
"This disciple understands!"
"This junior understands!"
Over the following days, Fuxi and Nüwa continued exchanging cultivation insights within Zichen Cave Abode. Fuxi taught Nüwa the foundations of the art of deduction, allowing her to begin perceiving heavenly secrets; Nüwa, in turn, shared her insights into the Creation Dao with Fuxi, lending a trace of life's breath to his Eight-Trigrams Dao Resonance. Their cultivation steadily improved, and their Dao Resonances became increasingly harmonious.
Xuan Chen cultivated quietly nearby, occasionally offering the two guidance. He could sense that as Fuxi and Nüwa's bond deepened, the spiritual energy within the cave abode grew ever richer, even drawing the Heavenly Dao's hidden blessings. This made him believe all the more firmly that the union of Fuxi and Nüwa was the Heavenly Dao's choice, and a blessing for the Primordial World.
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