Nüwa Emerges from Seclusion, Her Cultivation Stabilized

Inside the cultivation chamber of Zichen Cave Abode, spiritual energy was dense as mist. Luminous white Creation Light intertwined with pale blue Water Law, forming a strange curtain of light. Nüwa sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, her eyes closed. The three marks between her brows—the Flat Peach Tree, Seven-Colored Wood Spirit, and water droplet—echoed one another, emanating a steady and dense Dao aura.

Since ending her last seclusion, Nüwa had undergone another half year of diligent cultivation. Not only had she thoroughly stabilized her Early-Stage Golden Immortal cultivation, but she had also raised her mastery of the Water Dao to 25%. Her use of divine abilities such as "Nourishing Creation" and "Water Dragon Break" had likewise become increasingly skillful. More importantly, she had successfully fused the Water Law deeply with the Creation Dao, creating an entirely new support-type divine ability—"Spirit Water Nourishes the Heart." It could soothe living beings' minds through water-origin energy, purify evil filth, and even disrupt an enemy's Dao heart in battle.

That day, the light within the cultivation chamber suddenly drew in. Nüwa slowly opened her eyes, a sharp gleam flashing through them before they returned to calm. She rose to her feet and stretched her limbs. Immortal essence flowed smoothly through her body, while her Dao foundation stood as firm as a mountain. After half a year of tempering, her aura had completely withdrawn inward. She appeared utterly ordinary, yet contained surging, boundless power.

Nüwa walked out of the cultivation chamber and happened to encounter Xuan Chen, who had come to check on her. Upon seeing him, she hurriedly bowed and said, "Master, this disciple has emerged from seclusion."

Xuan Chen nodded, his gaze falling upon Nüwa as he carefully examined her cultivation. A moment later, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. "Very good! Your Early-Stage Golden Immortal cultivation has been fully stabilized, your mastery of the Water Law has reached 25%, and you have even created a new divine ability. Your progress far exceeds my expectations. It seems your bitter cultivation over these past six months was not in vain."

"This disciple's current progress is all thanks to Master's careful guidance and the cultivation resources of this cave abode," Nüwa said modestly.

Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "Your talent and effort are the most crucial factors. Come, follow me to the main hall. There is something I must give you."

The two arrived at the main hall. Xuan Chen retrieved a purple lotus-shaped Dharma treasure from his storage space and held it out before Nüwa. "This is the high-grade innate spirit treasure I spent three months refining for you—the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment. It was made from Primordial Origin Essence Fragments and Taotie scales, then infused with your Creation aura. Its defensive power is exceptionally strong. It can withstand the full-force strike of an Early-Stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and it can also nourish your Dao foundation through Creation Power."

A trace of delight flashed through Nüwa's eyes as she carefully accepted the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment. It felt warm and smooth in her hands. A gentle current of energy flowed from her fingertips into her body, perfectly matching her Creation Dao. She could clearly sense that this Dharma treasure was like a part of her own body, effortless to control.

"Thank you, Master!" Nüwa bowed, her heart filled with gratitude. With this Dharma treasure, her confidence in facing the Dragon-Han Calamity increased by several degrees.

Xuan Chen said, "There is no need to thank me. Within a hundred years, the Dragon-Han Calamity will erupt in full. By then, flames of war will rage throughout the Primordial World, and all living beings will suffer devastation. Though you have stabilized your Golden Immortal cultivation, you are still weak before a true calamity. In the time ahead, you must continue increasing your strength while familiarizing yourself with the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment. Prepare to enter seclusion and avoid the calamity."

He paused, then continued, "I have already reinforced the cave abode's defenses and set down the Primordial Unity Guardian Formation and the Chaos Spirit-Gathering Defensive Formation. They are sufficient to withstand attacks at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level. Once the calamity erupts, do not leave the cave abode lightly unless you face a life-or-death crisis. Your primary task is to cultivate wholeheartedly within the cave abode, accumulate merit, and wait for the calamity to subside."

Determination flashed in Nüwa's eyes. "This disciple understands! This disciple will certainly seize the remaining time to improve her strength and never disappoint Master's expectations."

Xuan Chen nodded approvingly. "I will also remind Fuxi. His art of divination may prove useful during the calamity, but his own safety remains paramount. The two of you must watch over one another and draw upon the power of your innate bond to weather this trial together."

"This disciple will," Nüwa said.

Over the following days, Nüwa remained within the cave abode, familiarizing herself with the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment while cultivating the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture and the Water Origin Art. She discovered that the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment was not only astonishingly powerful in defense, but could also amplify her Creation Power and Water Law, increasing the might of her divine abilities by thirty percent. Especially when she used "Nourishing Creation," she could use the Creation aura within the Dharma treasure to nourish more living beings at once, greatly accelerating the speed at which she accumulated merit.

Xuan Chen guided Nüwa from the side, occasionally offering pointers on techniques for using the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment. He could sense that as Nüwa's familiarity with the Dharma treasure deepened, her aura became ever more compatible with it, and her overall strength underwent a qualitative leap. If this continued, then even if she encountered an enemy at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level amid the calamity, she would be capable of protecting herself.