Inside the cultivation chamber of Zichen Cave Abode, spiritual qi was so dense it resembled mist. Luminous white Creation light intertwined with pale blue Water Law, forming a strange curtain of radiance. Nüwa sat cross-legged upon a cushion, her eyes closed. The three marks between her brows—the Flat Peach Tree, the Seven-Colored Wood Spirit, and a water droplet—echoed one another, emitting a steady, rich Dao resonance.
Since emerging from her previous seclusion, Nüwa had undergone another half year of diligent cultivation. Not only had she completely consolidated 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 grown increasingly proficient. More importantly, she had successfully fused Water Law and the Creation Dao in depth, creating an entirely new support divine ability—"Spirit Water Nourishes the Heart." It could use water-origin qi to soothe the minds of living beings, cleanse wicked filth, and even disrupt an enemy's Dao heart during battle.
That day, the light in the cultivation chamber suddenly drew inward. Nüwa slowly opened her eyes, a sharp glint 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 was as stable as a mountain. After half a year of tempering, her aura had fully withdrawn within herself. 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. "Master, this disciple has emerged from seclusion."
Xuan Chen nodded, his gaze settling upon Nüwa as he carefully examined her cultivation. After a moment, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. "Very good! Your Early-Stage Golden Immortal cultivation has been fully consolidated, your mastery of Water Law has reached 25%, and you have even created a new divine ability. Your progress far exceeds my expectations. It seems your hard cultivation over the past half year was not in vain."
"This disciple's progress today is entirely due to Master's careful guidance and the cultivation resources of the cave abode," Nüwa said modestly.
Xuan Chen smiled faintly. "Your talent and diligence are the most crucial factors. Come, follow me to the main hall. I have something to give you."
The two arrived at the main hall. Xuan Chen took out a purple lotus-shaped Dharma treasure from his storage space and handed it to 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 Qi. 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 use Creation Power to nourish your Dao Foundation."
A hint 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 through her fingertips and into her body, perfectly aligning with her Creation Dao. She could clearly sense that this Dharma treasure was like a part of her own body, utterly 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, war will rage throughout the Primordial World, and living beings will be plunged into misery. Though you have consolidated your Golden Immortal cultivation, you are still weak before a true calamity. In the time ahead, continue strengthening yourself and familiarize yourself with the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment. Prepare to enter seclusion and avoid the calamity."
He paused before continuing, "I have already reinforced the cave abode's defenses and laid 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. After the calamity erupts, do not leave the cave abode lightly unless you encounter a life-and-death crisis. Your primary task is to cultivate wholeheartedly within the cave abode, accumulate Merit, and wait for the calamity to subside."
Determination flashed through Nüwa's eyes. "This disciple understands! This disciple will certainly seize the final stretch of time to improve her strength and never disappoint Master's expectations."
Xuan Chen nodded in satisfaction. "I will also remind Fuxi. His art of divination may prove useful during the calamity, but his personal safety remains paramount. The two of you must watch over each other and rely on the strength of your innate bond to weather this trial together."
"This disciple will," Nüwa said.
Over the following days, Nüwa remained in the cave abode. While familiarizing herself with the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment, she cultivated the Heaven-Mending Genesis Scripture and the Water Origin Art. She discovered that the Chaos Purple Lotus Garment not only possessed astonishing defensive power, 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," the Creation Qi within the Dharma treasure allowed her to nourish more living beings at once, greatly accelerating her accumulation of Merit.
Xuan Chen guided Nüwa from the side, occasionally offering pointers on techniques for wielding 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 momentum continued, then even if she encountered enemies at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal level amid the great calamity, she would still be able to protect herself.
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