Start with the Child's Mother

Hongjun Daozu shook his head at Laozi. "It would barely be acceptable for Yuanshi to know about this.

Tongtian's disciples were a mixed lot, and it would be inevitable for word of this matter to leak out. When that happened, the primordial world would surely descend into chaos.

Therefore, you and Yuanshi will handle this matter. Remember, you absolutely must not cause unrest in the primordial world."

Laozi nodded to Hongjun Daozu, then rose to bid him farewell before turning and leaving Zixiao Palace.

As he watched Laozi's retreating figure, Hongjun Daozu's face revealed an imperceptible sneer.

However, Laozi did not notice it. After leaving Zixiao Palace, he headed directly for Kunlun Mountain Jade Void Palace.

Laozi was not so invested in this matter solely to help Hongjun Daozu.

It could even be said that everything Laozi did was for himself, so that he could continue being the lofty saint he was.

If the Child of the Great Dao awakened one day and attained cultivation comparable to a Great Dao Saint, then Hongjun Daozu and the Heavenly Dao would inevitably become targets for elimination.

And how could he, Hongjun Daozu's disciple and a saint chosen by the Heavenly Dao, possibly escape unscathed?

Therefore, finding the Child of the Great Dao was not merely for Hongjun Daozu, but even more so for himself.

"Eldest Senior Brother, we didn't take the wrong path this time. The Hua Xu Tribe is right ahead."

Mother Wu Dang smiled as she pointed ahead, speaking to Hong Ze with a smug expression.

"And you still have the nerve to show off? If it weren't for you, would we have needed to spend several extra days on the road?"

Mother Wu Dang curled her lips at Hong Ze. "Those extra days weren't wasted, were they? Otherwise, how could we have obtained the Hetu Luoshu?"

As they spoke, the two had already arrived above the Hua Xu Tribe, standing in midair and overlooking the entire tribe.

The Hua Xu Tribe was considered one of the stronger human tribes, yet it only had a few tens of thousands of people.

After all, humanity had yet to be unified. They each governed themselves and existed in the form of tribes.

Not only did they have to guard against wild beasts and natural disasters, but tribes also fought one another over food and territory, causing countless humans to die in internal strife.

Seeing the humans living in Thatched Cottages and dressed in animal hides and leaves, Hong Ze could not help shaking his head.

"I was born human as well. Seeing the acquired humans living in such destitution now makes me feel a little saddened."

Seeing that Hong Ze seemed about to lament the vicissitudes of life, Mother Wu Dang hurriedly said, "Eldest Senior Brother, stop sighing over it. Rather than standing here lamenting, why not go down and help them?"

What Mother Wu Dang had not expected was for Hong Ze to shake his head at her.

"If I went down and helped humanity now, I would only be harming them. Only by relying on themselves could they truly become strong.

I can even say with certainty that one day, humanity will be able to soar through the skies and travel across the earth even without cultivating immortality or seeking the Dao."

Hong Ze was not merely speaking offhandedly. After all, in the twenty-first century, it had become commonplace for humans to fly through the skies and travel across the earth.

However, Mother Wu Dang could not help pursing her lips, though she did not argue with Hong Ze.

Because she suddenly saw a wave of five-colored rosy clouds flying directly over from the horizon.

The five-colored rosy clouds circled above the Hua Xu Tribe for a long time, yet did not descend.

In the end, they flew toward a valley not far from the tribe and descended directly into it.

Hong Ze naturally saw this clearly as well. He and Mother Wu Dang immediately headed toward that valley.

However, by the time they arrived above the valley, the five-colored rosy clouds had long since vanished.

All that remained was a woman in the valley, standing within a massive footprint.

Mother Wu Dang carefully examined the woman and discovered that she was merely an utterly ordinary mortal woman.

This left Mother Wu Dang looking puzzled, and she asked Hong Ze, "Eldest Senior Brother, the five-colored rosy clouds clearly descended into this valley. Why have they now disappeared without a trace?"

Hong Ze smiled and pointed at the woman in the valley. "Those five-colored rosy clouds are inside that woman's belly.

If I'm not mistaken, her name should be Hua Xu. She is the daughter of Huang Long, Clan Leader of the Hua Xu Tribe."

Mother Wu Dang understood at once and hurriedly said to Hong Ze, "Eldest Senior Brother, are you saying that this woman is Fuxi's mother among humanity?"

Hong Ze nodded at Mother Wu Dang. "Go down now and first build a good relationship with Hua Xu.

Hua Xu will carry Fuxi for twelve years. Only after twelve years will Fuxi be born into the human world.

At that time, all factions will send people to take him as a disciple. After all, being able to teach the Human Emperor would be equivalent to gaining Heaven-Sent Merit.

So you must strike first. As long as you become inseparable friends with Hua Xu, her son will surely take you as his master."

Mother Wu Dang showed no excitement. Instead, she said to Hong Ze, "Eldest Senior Brother, I think it would be more suitable for you to teach Fuxi."

Hong Ze reached out and patted Mother Wu Dang's head. "Silly girl, do you think a True Immortal cultivator is qualified to teach the Human Emperor?"

Upon hearing Hong Ze say this, Mother Wu Dang was utterly bewildered.

You are clearly an existence comparable to a saint. Why do you insist on calling yourself a True Immortal?

However, Mother Wu Dang also understood that if her Eldest Senior Brother did not wish to admit something, he would not acknowledge it even if she spelled it out.

Left with no choice, she said, "Eldest Senior Brother, precisely because you are a True Immortal cultivator, you need this Heaven-Sent Merit even more.

And I believe that in all Heaven and Earth, there is absolutely no one more suited than you to be a teacher."

"Eldest Senior Brother appreciates your thoughtfulness, but I still have many things to arrange and cannot remain in the Hua Xu Tribe for too long.

So I can only leave Junior Sister Wu Dang behind to properly guide the soon-to-be-born Fuxi."

Seeing that Hong Ze had already made up his mind, Mother Wu Dang simply nodded.

She then descended from the clouds and headed toward Hua Xu.

As soon as Mother Wu Dang landed, Hong Ze raised his head and looked into the air.

Although Hong Ze's cultivation was merely at the True Immortal realm, he was also one of the Nine Saints of the Great Dao. The perception of his body was naturally beyond Mother Wu Dang's comparison.

At that moment, Hong Ze's expression darkened. He snorted coldly at the empty air and said, "Since you are here, why not show yourself? Hiding your head and sneaking around is not the conduct of a gentleman."

The moment Hong Ze finished speaking, an incomparably beautiful figure appeared in midair. It was none other than the Demon Saint and Holy Mother of humanity, Nüwa Niangniang.

"Tongtian's disciple truly is extraordinary. With merely True Immortal cultivation, you can still sense my presence."

Hong Ze had not expected that the person in the air would be Nüwa Niangniang.