Primordial World

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

• Possession and Early Isolation: Xiao Teng, a soul from another spacetime, possesses the Innate Gourd Vine on Mount Buzhou 1. Knowing his predetermined fate—that the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa will divide his gourds and use his vine body and Nine Heavens Breathing Soil to create humanity—he refuses to accept it and resolves to cultivate until he takes form 1.
• Raising the Calabash Kids: Before Xiao Teng can transform, his accumulated spiritual energy flows into the first gourd (Da Wa), delaying his own birth 2. Over time, all seven gourds take form and call him "Father," forming a tight-knit family as he guides and protects them through multiple primordial eras 1 2 5 6 14.
• Navigating Great Calamities: Xiao Teng survives and adapts through major eras, including the Beast Calamity, the Dragon-Han Tribulation, and the Struggle Between Dao and Demons 5 6 14 16. He strategically relocates from Mount Buzhou to Mount Kongtong, and later claims the Three Immortal Isles (Fanghu, Yingzhou, Penglai) to secure a safe haven against future tribal and Shaman-Demon wars 17 37.
• Avoiding Fate and Seeking Freedom: By taking form early and carrying away the Xirang Divine Soil and Calabash Vine, Xiao Teng alters history—most notably denying Nuwa the materials to create humans in the original timeline 1 31. He attends the Purple Cloud Palace lectures, rejects Daoist Hongjun's offer of discipleship while keeping the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi (which he trades to the Queen Mother of the West for the Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner), and commits to Proving the Dao Through Force 47 48 50.

Appearance

Xiao Teng originally exists as the Innate Gourd Vine, one of the ten great innate spiritual roots, rooted in the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil atop Mount Buzhou 1. After cultivating for multiple kalpas, he successfully transforms into a human shape 15.

• Wears a handsome green, seven-colored robe 15.
• Possesses human form as a young man, though he originally worried about being perceived as a plant or being uprooted by primordial deities 1 15.

Personality

• Pragmatic and Cautious: Deeply aware of his initial weakness compared to monumental figures like Hongjun and Luo Hou, he prioritizes survival, escape techniques, and strategic positioning over empty pride 1 5 16.
• Devoted Father: Although initially reluctant to be called "Mother" by the conscious gourds, he embraces his role as "Father," fiercely protecting the Calabash Kids, sacrificing his own transformation energy for them, and managing their rebellious tendencies 1 2 6 13.
• Independent and Anti-Dogmatic: Values personal freedom and strength over titles or political factions; he rejects Hongjun's discipleship, refuses to establish a formal "Calabash Clan," and chooses the arduous path of Proving the Dao Through Force rather than relying purely on Heavenly Dao merit 41 47 50.
• Opportunistic Collector: Keens on acquiring high-grade innate spiritual treasures (such as the Five Directional Banners, God-Striking Whip, and Godslayer Spear) and leveraging primordial events to strengthen his family's position 15 16 47 48.

Abilities & Skills

Nurturing Great Dao

• His personal Dao, conceived upon attaining Great Luo, based on his existence as the Innate Gourd Vine and his role in raising and empowering the seven Calabash Kids 21.
• Encompasses the fundamental forces of development from simplicity into complexity, nurturing life, energy, and cultivation 21.

Heavenly Dipper Thirty-Six Transformations

• Studies advanced divine movement and survival abilities to compensate for gaps in direct combat strength compared to his powerful children 16.
• Includes movement and escape arts such as Earth-Crossing Golden Light, Cloud Riding and Mist Driving, and Great Five-Elements Escape 16.

Formation Mastery

• Highly skilled in deploying defensive and tactical arrays using top-grade spiritual treasures and roots 38 50.
• Successfully deploys the Five-Element Formation using the Five-Element Spirit Pearls and the Five-Needle Pine to secure sanctuaries and counter supreme treasures like the Eastern Sovereign Bell 38 50.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• God-Striking Whip — A top-grade innate spiritual treasure crafted from the withered remains of the Calabash Vine; capable of tearing open space 15 16.
• Godslayer Spear — A Supreme-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure formerly belonging to Luo Hou; granted by Hongjun, carrying terrifying Killing Intent that Xiao Teng suppresses to make himself nearly unrivaled below the Quasi-Saint realm 47.
• Innate Five-Direction Flags — Collects the complete set of Supreme-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure banners (including the Profound Origin Water-Control Banner and Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner), utilizing them as a collective defensive barrier against Solar True Fire and supreme treasures 13 30 48.
• Five-Element Spirit Pearls — Used both for cultivation support and powering defensive formations 4 38.
• Nine Heavens Breathing Soil — The primordial soil beneath his original vine roots, possessing endless vitality 1.
• Three Lights Divine Water — Collected from Mount Buzhou and used to nourish roots, heal, and counter elemental attacks 6 44 49.

Relationships

• The Seven Calabash Kids (Da Wa, Er Wa, Third Baby, Si Wa, Wu Wa, Liu Wa, Seventh Gourd) कटो — His adopted children and spiritual creations. Despite occasional headaches from their mischief and treasure-theft, they share a deep, protective familial bond, fighting as a coordinated unit under his guidance 1 2 5 6 8 12 14 18 39 49.
• White Lotus — Close companion and fellow practitioner. They study the Dao together, exchange transformation insights, and support each other through the Purple Cloud Palace lectures and battles against the Demon Race 15 16 21 48 50.
• Daoist Hongjun — An intimidating cosmic authority. Xiao Teng treats him with extreme caution, respects his power, attends his lectures, but ultimately refuses his offer of discipleship 1 29 47.
• Queen Mother of the West (Yang Hui) — Ally and trade partner. Xiao Teng exchanges the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi for her Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner and builds a favorable diplomatic relationship 30 32 48.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Red Cloud — Acquaintances. Xiao Teng repairs relations after initial friction, revives the Ginseng Fruit Tree with Three Lights Divine Water, and shares rare fruits 42 44.
• Di Jun and Taiyi — Major antagonists. Their ambition and the Demon Race's aggression lead to direct clashes over treasures and the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi 18 48 49.
• Mosquito Daoist — Captive and subject of study. Xiao Teng restrains him on Mount Kongtong and studies his treasure-devouring innate ability 27.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Mount Buzhou Survival Arc: Spends an entire kalpa rooted as the Innate Gourd Vine, hiding from Hongjun's gaze, birthing the seven Calabash Kids, and preparing for transformation while witnessing the Beast Calamity 1 5 6.
• Exploration and Resource Gathering Arc: Sends the Calabash Kids out to explore and collect innate treasures (such as the Five-Element Spirit Pearls, Water-Control Banner, and Great Dao Merit) while avoiding the Dragon-Han Tribulation and migrating to Mount Kongtong 4 7 11 13 17.
• Purple Cloud Palace & Faction Era: Attends Hongjun's lectures, attains Great Luo, defines the Nurturing Great Dao, rejects discipleship, secures the Godslayer Spear, and navigates the rising tensions between the Witch Clan and Demon Race 21 29 45 47.
• Three Immortal Isles & Demon Conflict Arc: Claims Penglai, Fanghu, and Yingzhou islands as an exclusive sanctuary, successfully repels Eastern King Duke and Di Jun's Demon Race forces using formations and the Five Directional Banners, and commits to Proving the Dao Through Force 37 39 48 49 50.

Notable Quotes

"Demon or immortal, they are merely names bestowed by the world. What matters is the choice in your own heart. Wherever your heart turns, wherever your will belongs, that is what you belong to." 41