Primordial Era: From the Creation Lotus to the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 108 Nuwa's Sermon

Nuwa withdrew her holy radiance, stood still, and her aura grew increasingly profound and unfathomable. She turned to face the assembled powerful figures, her voice calm yet imposing: "My Daoist temple is complete; this realm shall be named Nuwa Heaven. Fellow Daoists, you may enter and observe."

Suppressing their boundless shock and envy, everyone followed the instructions and transformed into streams of light, stepping into the newly reborn Nuwa Heaven.

Upon entering this realm, one immediately senses that the spiritual energy here is far more abundant and pure than that of the primordial wilderness. Many laws of heaven and earth are clearly manifested and easy to comprehend, making it a supreme holy land for cultivation. One feels even greater awe for the abilities of the saints.

Inside the main hall of the Nuwa Palace, the goddess Nuwa sat high on her cloud bed, and a sage preached the Dao, causing extraordinary phenomena to occur.

She briefly discussed the mysteries of the sacred realm of creation with the many great beings who came to witness the ceremony.

Although it was just a casual remark, touching on the point briefly, every word was still precious, containing supreme truths. Golden lotuses sprang from the earth, and wondrous fragrances fell from the sky, leaving everyone mesmerized and gaining something from it all.

After the sermon was finished, all the great masters were satisfied, and knowing that the sacred place should not be disturbed for long, they all rose and respectfully took their leave, transforming into streaks of light and departing. They all felt that their trip was worthwhile and returned home with a full heart.

The Three Pure Ones bowed to Nuwa, and Laozi glanced at Qinglian, signaling her to leave together.

"Please wait, my three senior brothers," Nuwa suddenly spoke, her gaze falling on Qinglian. "Nephew Qinglian, please wait a moment. I still have some matters to instruct him on."

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones paused, slightly surprised, but they did not want to ask further questions as it was inappropriate for the Sage to do so.

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at Qinglian, Tongtian Jiaozhu grinned, and Laozi nodded slightly, saying, "Good."

Without saying another word, three beams of clear, hazy immortal light rose up and instantly left Nuwa's Heaven, returning to the primordial wilderness.

After everyone had left, only Nuwa and Qinglian remained in the magnificent and vast Nuwa Palace, making it seem even more empty and silent.

Nuwa looked at Qinglian, her gaze softening considerably. The vast holy aura surrounding her vanished, as if she had reverted to the aunt she had discussed Dao with on Mount Kunlun: "Qinglian, your contribution is indispensable to my successful enlightenment and the opening of this realm. Your words about 'humanity' were like the finishing touch at this crucial moment, clearing away the illusions in my heart."

Qinglian quickly bowed, trembling with fear, and said, "Uncle-Master, you flatter me! This disciple dares not take credit. It is all because Uncle-Master's own Dao of Creation has long been profound and his foundation is extremely deep. He has accumulated enough to gain the recognition of the Great Dao and naturally attain this supreme sainthood. This disciple merely happened to be there and spoke presumptuously."

Nuwa shook her head slightly, revealing a faint, genuine smile. She stopped with further modesty and said, "Your foundation of creation, after this ordeal, is extremely strong and solid, far surpassing your peers and rarely found in the primordial world. However, under the Holy Path, all living beings are insignificant."

"I will take this opportunity to explain to you again the true meaning of creation beyond the sacred realm. This is the transmission of the Primordial Heart; how much you can comprehend depends on your own comprehension and destiny."

After saying that, she spoke again, and what she said this time was a hundred or a thousand times more profound than the simple truths she had just told everyone!

It directly elucidates the origin of creation at the level of the Great Dao, the birth and death of emptiness, the true meaning of reincarnation, and the wonder of creation from nothing!

His words even subtly touched upon the ultimate power that belongs to the origin of the law of "creation"! Although it was just a few words, it was precious enough to drive a quasi-saint crazy.

Qinglian listened with rapt attention, her mind swaying, her entire being absorbed, frantically trying to understand and verify this supreme and wondrous method.

The tenth-grade Creation Lotus within his body rejoiced, spinning and growing at an unprecedented speed, absorbing and exhaling Daoist energy. Countless mysterious patterns that had never appeared before naturally emerged on the lotus petals, and his Daoist cultivation surged once again, allowing his understanding of the Dao of Creation to enter a completely new and unprecedented level.

After a long while, Nuwa's sermon ceased, its lingering echoes reverberating in the empty hall.

Qinglian kept her eyes tightly closed, immersed in that vast, profound, and ineffable realm of Dao, her body radiating clear light and her aura fluctuating, clearly digesting this astonishing gain and unable to recover for a long time.

After a long while, a clear light flashed in Qinglian's eyes, and her aura finally calmed down completely, becoming more restrained and profound.

He slowly opened his eyes, bowed deeply to Nuwa on the cloud bed, and said in a tone full of heartfelt gratitude and respect: "My master's kindness in imparting knowledge and resolving doubts today is heavier than Mount Buzhou and deeper than the Northern Sea. I, Qinglian, will never forget it and will engrave it in my heart forever!"

Nuwa accepted his bow calmly, but her expression gradually became somewhat solemn. She sighed softly, her voice carrying a hint of helplessness: "Qinglian, although I have attained the Great Dao Sainthood and transcended all worldly desires, I am ultimately not able to sever all causality."

Its body still manifests in the primordial world, and its power still relies on the rules of the primordial world, so it is also subject to the constraints of the Heavenly Dao, and is especially closely related to the primordial world.

The Heavenly Dao has revealed that since I have already established the Daoist temple beyond the heavens, I cannot arbitrarily descend into the primordial land in my true form to interfere in the affairs of the primordial world. This is the way of the balance of heaven and earth, and even sages must abide by it.

Her gaze turned earnest and solemn as she looked at Qinglian, who stood respectfully before His Highness: "What I just said stems from this. The human race I created is newly born and weak, like an infant walking beside tigers and wolves."

Although protected by a great formation and bound by a ten-thousand-year holy covenant, the primordial world is treacherous and unpredictable. The great calamity has not yet subsided, and the malevolent energy is growing stronger every day. In the end, I cannot completely put my mind at ease and am still worried about it.

"Nephew, you are the inheritor of the Dao of Creation, with a kind and resilient heart. Your foundation and blessings are both of the highest caliber, and you seem to have a pre-existing connection with that human race."

She paused, her tone becoming more solemn: "I would like to ask you to look after the human race for a while, when I am restricted by the laws of Heaven and unable to descend to the primordial world in my true form."

Unless the race faces extinction, there's no need to interfere with their natural growth and reproduction. Simply protect them secretly to ensure their survival and the continuation of their lineage. Would you be willing to undertake this task?

Upon hearing this, Qinglian was deeply shaken. He instantly realized that this was the real reason why Goddess Nuwa had kept him behind alone.

The innocent and pure eyes of those newly born humans flashed through his mind, along with the faint yet incredibly tenacious flame of life.

Then I thought of the grace of my aunt Nuwa in attaining enlightenment, the virtue of passing on the Dao, and this weighty trust. From a public and private perspective, from a moral and rational standpoint, there is no way to shirk my responsibility.

Without any hesitation, he straightened his body, his face solemn, and swore an oath with his Dao heart, solemnly cupping his hands and saying, "Uncle-Master, rest assured! Protecting the life of the human race and ensuring its survival in the world is Qinglian's duty!"

This is not merely a request from my master, but also aligns with my own inherent nature. As long as Qinglian retains even a breath of life and her Dao body has not perished, I will ensure that the flame of humankind's lineage is not extinguished!

"Excellent. Very excellent." Nuwa's face showed a relieved and gratified smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. "With your promise, I am at ease. This matter is settled; you may go."

Qinglian bowed deeply once more, said no more, and turned to walk steadily out of the magnificent Nuwa Palace.

Though my steps were steady, a heavy sense of responsibility, as heavy as a mountain, had already settled in my heart.

He turned back and took one last look at the Nuwa Heaven, which floated in the endless chaotic currents and exuded a peaceful Daoist aura. Then he transformed into a pure and resilient blue light and sped towards the direction of the primordial world, his figure quickly disappearing into the vast chaos.

Behind him, in front of the Nuwa Palace, the holy figure of the Goddess Nuwa stood alone on the jade steps of the palace.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the barrier of endless chaos, landing on the shores of the primordial East Sea, on the newborn race she had personally settled.

A hint of tenderness and barely perceptible concern flashed in her eyes, ultimately transforming into a soft sigh, barely audible only to the sage herself. Her figure slowly merged into the boundless Daoist energy deep within the Nuwa Palace, becoming one with the new world she had created with her own hands, inseparable from it.