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

Chapter 116 Heaven Descends Merit

Although humanity had not yet been formally awakened and established at this time, the human race relied on its own wisdom and hands, rather than begging for divine intervention.

Successfully responding to the challenges of nature and solving three major problems for survival and continuation is a great merit and a great act of kindness that conforms to the ultimate principles of the evolution of heaven and earth and promotes the progress of civilization!

Heaven, being all-encompassing and responsive to this situation, manifested itself, temporarily assuming the authority of humanity, and bestowing upon us boundless and profound merit!

The golden light of merit was dazzling and contained boundless vitality and creation. It fell from the depths of nothingness like the Milky Way bursting its banks, and the vast expanse of merit illuminated the entire East China Sea coast in splendor. The eerie chill that permeated the air was temporarily driven back by this powerful current of merit!

The golden light of merit was precisely divided into four.

The largest portion, accounting for about 60%, was then divided into three, like three golden rivers, flowing into Suirenshi, and...

Inside the bodies of Ziyi and Youchao!

Merit entering the body not only instantly cleanses their physical body and soul, purifies their acquired impurities, and makes up for their deficiencies in their acquired foundation, but also extends their lifespan by tens of thousands of years.

Furthermore, it was a perfect combination of their own martial arts cultivation and the civilization concepts of "fire," "clothing," and "dwelling" that they created, resulting in an incomparably profound sublimation!

The initial spark in the hands of the human race, nourished by immeasurable merit, instantly expanded and transformed into a fist-sized, golden, inextinguishable "human torch" radiating warmth and the light of civilization.

Suspended above its head, its grade directly ascended to the level of a post-natal merit spiritual treasure!

Driven by his accumulated merits, his martial arts cultivation broke through the bottleneck and reached the Martial Soul Realm (equivalent to a Taiyi Golden Immortal).

The true meaning of martial arts spontaneously condenses and manifests, which is a blazing fire that dispels all darkness and cold, symbolizing the continuation of civilization and the undying hope of the "true meaning of the torch," with immense power!

The prototype of the first hemp garment in Ziyi's hands was also enveloped in the golden light of merit, transforming into a "merit robe" that exudes a soft yet resilient golden halo, impervious to ordinary heat and cold, and difficult to be harmed by ordinary swords and blades.

His cultivation level also surged to the Martial Soul Realm, and the true meaning of martial arts transformed into countless interwoven golden threads, weaving a "warm barrier" phantom that protected humanity from the suffering of heat and cold and maintained the dignity of life, thus protecting himself.

The prototype of the first hut built by Youchao was completely enveloped by the golden light of merit, transforming into a miniature, exquisite, earthy-yellow, indestructible, adjustable in size, and resistant to wind, rain, and evil spirits model of "Dwelling of Merit," which fell into his hands.

He also reached the Martial Soul Realm, and the true meaning of martial arts is a solid, heavy, and majestic phantom of a "Guardian Temple" that shelters the human race from wind and rain and provides peace and protection, suppressing all directions.

Another portion of the merit, about 30%, as thick as a pillar, flew straight towards the cave where Qinglian was located.

Qinglian had already sensed it, but did not absorb it immediately. His expression was calm, and with a gentle wave of his sleeve, he summoned the Creation Whip.

The golden light of merit flowed like a hundred rivers into the sea, all of it disappearing into the whip of creation.

The whip instantly shone with brilliance, and the naturally formed runes of human merit on it became even more dazzling and clear. Its aura became more profound and powerful, and its connection with the human race's fortune became even closer and inseparable. It hummed and rang, revealing a joyful and jubilant feeling.

This whip, imbued with such merit, is now a true sacred artifact of human destiny and merit, its power incomparable to anything before.

Finally, the merit of about one-tenth of the achievement will be like a golden drizzle, evenly showering upon the many people who have contributed their efforts and made contributions in the process of making fire by rubbing sticks together, weaving cloth and making clothes, and building houses.

Although not as abundant and astonishing as what the three ancestors obtained, it was still enough to strengthen their bodies, awaken their intelligence, and eliminate hidden ailments, making them the backbone of the tribe in the future and the inheritors of wisdom.

The divine power descended, manifesting a vast array of wondrous phenomena and countless auspicious rays, instantly dispelling the chill and despair that permeated the shores of the East Sea. Warmth and hope returned to the earth, and all things seemed to radiate a renewed vitality.

The three ancestors of humanity, Suiren, Ziyi, and Youchao, felt the boundless power within their bodies, a power that seemed capable of overturning rivers and seas.

With the subsequent martial arts inheritance crystal clear in his mind, and the sacred artifact of merit that was intertwined with his life and mind, his gratitude towards Master Qinglian was beyond measure and reached its peak.

They understood that without the guidance and instruction of the Holy Master at that crucial moment, they would not have achieved their current fortune, and their race would likely be in grave danger!

Without hesitation, they immediately led their people to promote the three essential survival skills of fire-making by friction, clothing weaving, and house building to all tribes without reservation, personally demonstrating and explaining them.

Soon, tiny sparks began to ignite in various human settlements. Although still suppressed by the inexplicable chill of the surrounding environment and not as intense as before, they were able to burn steadily, bringing precious warmth and safe cooked food, and reducing disease.

As linen and fur clothing gradually became more common, the people no longer went naked in the cold wind. With clothing to cover their bodies and keep them warm, their dignity was preserved.

Simple yet practical houses sprang up like mushrooms after rain, forming the initial prototype of villages, and people had a safe and secure home to shelter them from the wind and snow.

The disaster of freezing to death was quickly contained, and the cries of sorrow were replaced by a renewed vitality and hope.

Humanity finally stood firm in this sudden, severe cold that was a test of the heavens, relying on its own wisdom and hands, and mastered the three cornerstone skills that were crucial to the progress of civilization, thus completing a great leap forward!

Having survived the ordeal, we are deeply grateful for the kindness shown to us.

All of humanity knows clearly that it was the guidance of the Holy Master Qinglian during that darkest hour that led to the birth of the three great figures, Suiren, Ziyi, and Youchao, and saved the entire race.

Therefore, Suiren, Ziyi, and Youchao were revered as "Ancestors of Humanity" by all tribes, who were grateful for their immeasurable merits in bringing hope for survival and opening the light of civilization. Their names will be sung for eternity.

As for the Qinglian Daoist, the holy master who always remained behind the scenes, guiding the way and bestowing the methods of self-strengthening on humanity time and time again in times of crisis, his status in the hearts of humanity has been infinitely elevated to an unparalleled level.

Countless humans spontaneously turned towards the direction of the Azure Lotus Cave, devoutly bowing and addressing it as the "Holy Teacher of Humanity." Its prestige and the degree of respect it received were almost equal to that of the Holy Mother Nuwa, who created humans from clay and bestowed life upon them! Although the power of incense and prayers was invisible, it had already begun to gather in wisps outside the cave.

Inside the cave, Qinglian sensed the earth-shaking changes in the outside world and listened to the earth-shaking cheers and heartfelt respect. Her expression remained calm and composed, with only a faint trace of satisfaction flashing deep in her eyes.

His gaze swept over the Creation Whip, which hovered in front of him, becoming even more wondrous after absorbing merit and resonating endlessly with the fortune of the human race. He then looked at the human tribes outside the cave, where fires flickered, smoke curled, and they were radiating a tenacious vitality for new life.

"The torch has been passed on, the seeds of civilization have been sown, and the foundation has been somewhat solidified. What follows is the true baptism of wind and rain." He murmured to himself, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space, seeing a more distant, more magnificent, and fraught with hidden dangers in the future.