Da Wa Battles the Snake Demon, Er Wa Takes Form

"Break!"

Da Wa roared, every muscle in his body taut and veins bulging as he exerted all his strength.

A mighty force surged from within Da Wa, forcibly prying apart the giant snake's body.

The giant snake had never expected Da Wa to possess such divine strength. Its body was torn open in many places.

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Da Wa raised his axe again and swung it down with an unstoppable momentum.

The axe blow was immensely powerful and heavy, cleaving the giant snake's head straight off.

"Da Wa, smash its head!"

Xiao Teng knew full well that this giant snake possessed tenacious vitality. A centipede did not stiffen even after death; even with its head severed, it might still harm someone.

Hearing Xiao Teng's words, Da Wa swung his axe without hesitation and thoroughly smashed the giant snake's head apart.

As its head turned to powder, the giant snake's enormous body gradually lost all signs of life and perished completely.

Da Wa let out a long breath, then slowly walked over and reached out to grasp the pearl.

The pearl struggled desperately, yet it could not break free from Da Wa's strength at all.

"Father, this pearl seems to be called the Earth Spirit Pearl."

So it really was the Earth Spirit Pearl.

The Earth Spirit Pearl was the pearl among the Five Elements Pearls that represented the earth element. It was a high-grade innate spiritual treasure. It radiated a heavy, ancient aura and contained the power of the earth.

Once all five Five Elements Pearls were gathered, they would possess the might of a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure.

Xiao Teng said softly, "Da Wa, bring the Earth Spirit Pearl back."

Da Wa replied, "All right, Father."

Da Wa chose the nearest route, but even so, it took him nearly ten thousand years to arrive.

"Father, I've brought back the Earth Spirit Pearl." As he spoke, he carefully took out the Earth Spirit Pearl, which radiated an earthen-yellow glow, and presented it to Xiao Teng as though offering a treasure.

At the same time, he also brought out all the other spiritual treasures he had picked up along the way.

"Father, you can have all these spiritual treasures."

Xiao Teng extended a vine and patted Da Wa on the head.

"Good child, keep these things for yourself. When you go out to gain experience in the future, they may come in handy."

Xiao Teng had little interest in the other spiritual treasures. All his thoughts were fixed on the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Holding the Earth Spirit Pearl, Xiao Teng felt a rich, mellow earth spiritual energy flow into his body along his vines. He could clearly sense that his cultivation speed had suddenly increased.

With the Earth Spirit Pearl's aid, Xiao Teng secretly estimated that he would need, at most, another ten thousand years before he could successfully take form and truly experience the Primordial World.

Da Wa rested at home for only two days before his restless nature could no longer be restrained.

"Father, I plan to continue venturing into other places. Perhaps I can find more treasures."

Seeing his excited expression, Xiao Teng cautioned, "Do not be hasty. Be careful in all things. If fate brings you across pearls similar to the Five Elements Pearls, be sure to bring them back as well."

"I understand, Father." Da Wa answered, then set out once more.

This time, Xiao Teng did not keep his gaze fixed on Da Wa as he usually did.

If he wanted to truly gain a foothold in this Primordial World, taking form was a crucial step. Thus, he calmed himself and used the Earth Spirit Pearl's spiritual energy to devote himself wholeheartedly to cultivation.

Time passed like a white colt flashing through a crevice. In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years slipped by.

During cultivation, Xiao Teng sensed that the opportunity for him to take form had arrived.

Filled with joy, he prepared to welcome this moment of transformation.

Yet fate seemed to be playing a joke on him. That familiar yet helpless feeling swept over him once again.

The spiritual energy within him began to surge rapidly beyond his control, then poured toward the second calabash on the Calabash Vine.

"Father, I'm coming out!"

Accompanied by a crisp, ringing cry, the second calabash shook violently before flying down from the vine.

In midair, the calabash blazed with light, then exploded with a boom. When the light dispersed, a child somewhat resembling Da Wa appeared.

The child's eyes were like bright stars, sparkling with lively light. His ears were also broader than Da Wa's, as though they could hear every faint sound in the world.

"Father, I've taken form!"

Er Wa danced with excitement, looking utterly adorable.

The other calabashes that had yet to take form also swayed one after another, making cheerful sounds as they celebrated Er Wa's birth.

Yet amid all this rejoicing, Xiao Teng alone wore a worried frown.

He had been certain that he would have a chance to take form this time, only for another Calabash Kid to beat him to it. Looking at the five remaining calabashes, he suddenly felt the urge to tear them all off at once.

But when his gaze fell upon those calabashes, the love in his heart ultimately prevailed.

"Forget it, forget it. At worst, I'll wait another few tens of thousands of years. As long as I can take form before the calamity descends, that will be enough." Xiao Teng sighed inwardly.

"Father, I can see Big Brother fighting a bear. Big Brother is amazing! He stretched out both hands, hugged that bear tightly, then gave it a fierce toss, and the bear flew far, far away."

Er Wa widened his large eyes and looked into the distance, vividly describing the scene he saw.

Er Wa's divine abilities were far more than mere Clairvoyance and Wind-Listening Ear. Within the Primordial World, so long as a place was not concealed by formations or barriers, no movement of wind or grass, no matter how subtle, could escape his senses.

"Father, I also want to go out and gain experience like Big Brother." Er Wa's eyes brimmed with longing.

After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Teng nodded. "Very well, go. Remember to look after each other with your big brother, and bring back more treasures."

"With your divine abilities to help you, finding treasures should be much easier. But your own combat strength is rather weak, so do not force yourself."

"I'll be careful. Thank you, Father!"

Thus, Er Wa happily set off to reunite with Da Wa.

After Er Wa left, Xiao Teng shifted into Da Wa's perspective.

At the same time, his divine sense reached Da Wa. "Da Wa, move toward Er Wa. Er Wa's combat strength is weak, and I fear he may encounter danger."

Upon receiving the instruction, Da Wa went to meet Er Wa.

In truth, however, Xiao Teng's concern was somewhat unnecessary.

With his miraculous Clairvoyance and Wind-Listening Ear, Er Wa could detect signs of danger in advance.

Along the way, he cleverly avoided the fierce demon beasts lurking in the shadows. Not only that, he could accurately locate where treasures were hidden.

Once Da Wa and Er Wa successfully joined up, the two-man team was like a tiger growing wings.

Er Wa used his divine abilities to seek out the hidden locations of treasures. His lively eyes swept in every direction, while his ears trembled slightly, missing not the slightest clue.

Once they locked onto a target, Da Wa would charge forward without hesitation. Faced with demon beasts guarding the treasure or any other obstacles, Da Wa relied directly on his divine strength to force his way through and seize the treasure.

The two brothers worked together flawlessly, and before long, they had obtained a great number of treasures.