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

Having received the two immense opportunities of the Pure World White Lotus and the Three Lights Divine Water, Qinglian's Dao Heart became clear and pure. Under the nourishment of the Pure World White Lotus's pure radiance, the origin of creation within her body became increasingly harmonious and vibrant.

Although Pangu's oppressive aura remained as intense as a prison, he felt that his connection with Mount Buzhou had become slightly stronger, and his steps as he climbed became more steady.

He continued his devout and arduous pilgrimage.

With each step he took, the rocks, empowered by the will of Pangu, emitted a dull rumble, and an invisible force continuously hammered his bones and flesh, tempering his primordial spirit and will.

The Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda floated in the sea of ​​consciousness. The Xuanhuang Qi hanging down not only stabilized the soul, but also subtly guided the flow of pressure, making its tempering effect reach its peak.

The Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique was running at full power. Taiqing Wuwei soothed the pain in his physical body and the fatigue in his primordial spirit, Yuqing Order sorted out the chaotic torrent of magical power that had been impacted by the pressure, and Shangqing Sharpness supported his indomitable will, cutting through the thoughts of retreat time and time again.

The Creation Lotus Seed greedily absorbed the purest primordial energy and Pangu Daoist essence from Buzhou Mountain. With each inhalation and exhalation, the foundation of the Azure Lotus was strengthened, and its cultivation at the initial stage of the Great Luo realm was subtly advancing towards the middle stage under extreme tempering.

They climbed for an unknown amount of time, crossing countless treacherous peaks and cliffs.

Qinglian was completely focused, her mind and spirit immersed in resisting the pressure and comprehending the profound mysteries of her physical body and cultivation techniques.

Just as he reached the edge of a huge, relatively flat mountain valley enveloped by dense, chaotic air currents, his perception, which originated from the source of creation and was exceptionally keen on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, was once again triggered.

The chaotic airflow ahead seemed violent and disorderly, but under Qinglian's perception of the origin of creation, its flow trajectory faintly formed an extremely profound and naturally formed formation!

This formation isn't an offensive barrier; rather, it's more like a vast and intricate natural "gateway" or "filter," channeling and transforming the raging chaotic energy to form a protective barrier, guarding the depths of the mountain valley. Its sophistication far surpasses the barrier found at the Pure World White Lotus site!

"What a blessed and tranquil place!"

Qinglian secretly praised it. To form and maintain such a large-scale natural protective formation at this altitude, amidst the terrifying pressure of Pangu and the erosion of chaotic energy, must contain something extraordinary! Perhaps it's another great opportunity?

He wasn't blinded by the surprise. Having learned from his previous experience, he was more cautious.

He stopped and stood at the edge of the formation in the fierce wind, his robes fluttering in the wind.

He closed his eyes and focused all his energy on circulating the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, mobilizing the pure power of creation within his body, like the gentlest tendrils, carefully probing towards the natural formation formed by the chaotic energy flow.

His goal was not to forcefully break through, but to try to understand the "breathing" of this formation, to find the nodes of its operation, and to resonate with it using the same power of creation, hoping to gain the approval of this "gateway to heaven and earth" as before, and quietly enter.

The power of creation flowed silently into the raging chaotic air currents, like a stream.

Qinglian's divine sense was highly concentrated, carefully discerning the unique rhythm hidden beneath the violent appearance, a rhythm belonging to the creation of heaven and earth.

He tried to adjust his own aura of creation, simulating the rhythm of the formation's operation, as if knocking on an ancient door.

However, just as his power of creation touched the core node of the formation, about to trigger that subtle resonance...

"Buzz—!"

The entire massive array of chaotic energy suddenly trembled violently without warning!

It wasn't triggered by the power of the Azure Lotus, but rather it was actively activated by some force from the core of the formation!

A vast, boundless, and magnificent will, imbued with endless creative vitality and maternal compassion, instantly emanated from the depths of that chaotic portal!

This will was gentle yet unquestionable, like the breath of a sleeping beast awakened by a slight touch, instantly locking onto the blue lotus at the edge of the formation!

At the same time, another profound and wise divine thought, seemingly able to see through the workings of heaven and earth and deduce the trajectory of all things, also rose up almost simultaneously, complementing the will of creation, and enveloping the space where the green lotus was located with a sense of scrutiny and vigilance.

Qinglian's heart skipped a beat! This aura... he was absolutely familiar with it!

In the Purple Cloud Palace, seated high in the front row, was the personal disciple of the Dao Ancestor! It was none other than the Goddess Nuwa, who held the reins of the Great Dao of Creation and was destined to attain sainthood in the future!

And his brother, the great god Fuxi, who was skilled in deducing heavenly secrets and whose array formations were unparalleled!

"Oh no!" Qinglian realized instantly.

He didn't discover an unclaimed treasure land; rather, he inadvertently triggered the restrictions on the cave dwellings of two top-tier experts and future saints!

This natural formation is not to protect the sacred treasure, but to protect the Taoist temple of Nuwa and Fuxi on Buzhou Mountain!

Just as Qinglian was rapidly processing her thoughts and preparing to immediately withdraw her power and reveal her identity, the surging chaotic energy in front of her seemed to be parted by an invisible giant hand, slowly flowing away to both sides and revealing a clear passage.

At the end of the passage, rosy clouds and auspicious mists rose, and rare flowers and herbs bloomed everywhere, revealing an ancient and natural cave dwelling that seemed to blend into the mountain. Two figures stood at the entrance of the cave dwelling.

On the left is a goddess, dressed in elegant palace attire, with a graceful figure and unparalleled beauty, surrounded by a warm and vast divine light of creation.

Her eyes were like autumn water, brimming with boundless vitality, as if a single glance could imbue stubborn stones with life and bring withered trees back to life.

It was none other than the Goddess Nuwa! At this moment, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and her beautiful eyes held a hint of displeasure at being disturbed from her cultivation, as well as... a hint of curiosity about the primordial aura that had triggered the restriction.

On the right stood a handsome man with a gentle, refined air, yet possessing a profound insight into the world. He held a phantom jade ruler in his hand, his gaze calmly fixed on Qinglian, as if he could see through her outward appearance to her very essence and past karma. It was none other than Fuxi!

Without the slightest hesitation, Qinglian immediately concealed her aura the moment she saw the two great gods, and suppressed the protective aura of the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda to the minimum to show that she had no hostile intentions.

He took a few steps forward, stopping some distance from the cave dwelling, and bowed deeply to Nuwa and Fuxi, his posture extremely respectful, his voice filled with utmost sincerity and apology:

"Junior Qinglian greets Martial Uncle Nuwa and Martial Uncle Fuxi! I was reckless and unaware that this was the place where the two Martial Uncles cultivated in seclusion. Passing by, I sensed the rich energy of creation and the mysterious natural formations here, and mistakenly thought it to be a treasure land created by heaven and earth. In my eagerness, I tried to communicate with it using my primordial power, with absolutely no intention of offending or spying! It was my fault for disturbing the Martial Uncles' cultivation, and I beg your forgiveness!"

He deliberately made it clear that his intention was to "communicate" rather than "destroy".

Nuwa and Fuxi's gazes lingered on Qinglian.

A glint of deduction flashed in Fuxi's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "So it is Qinglian, the chief disciple of Senior Brother Sanqing."

He had clearly recognized Qinglian's identity through divination or the memories of Zixiao Palace; the wariness in his tone faded, replaced by a sense of understanding.

Nuwa's slightly furrowed brows relaxed.

She looked at Qinglian, and the slight displeasure at being disturbed quickly dissipated, replaced by an increasingly strong interest.

When she first met him at Zixiao Palace, she was surprised and felt a sense of closeness to the pure and ancient aura of creation emanating from him.

Now, perceiving it up close, one feels even more the purity and grandeur of its origin. Although it has transformed into the shape of a lotus seed, the true meaning of creation that originates from chaos and nurtures all things resonates with its own Great Dao in many ways!

"It's alright," Nuwa said, her voice clear and melodious, like a mountain stream, carrying a comforting power.

"This formation was created by heaven and earth and is intertwined with my cave dwelling. You attempted to communicate with it using the power of creation's origin, without forcibly destroying it. What crime have you committed? Get up."

She raised her delicate hand, and a gentle force lifted the bowing lotus.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Uncle!" Qinglian felt a little relieved and secretly sighed that Nuwa was indeed as compassionate as rumored.

"Nephew Qinglian," Nuwa asked curiously, her beautiful eyes sparkling, "judging from your aura, you seem to have climbed this far without relying much on your magical power for protection? At this height, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would find the pressure from Father Pangu's might difficult. What is your purpose here?"

Qinglian dared not conceal the truth and told him honestly: "Uncle-Master, my purpose in this journey is to climb to the summit of Mount Buzhou on foot, without relying on any magical power for protection! I intend to use the supreme pressure of the Father God's creation of heaven and earth to temper my body, hone my primordial spirit, and refine my Dao heart and will! In order to seek the path of my own Great Dao!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of both Nuwa and Fuxi, which quickly turned into deep appreciation and admiration!

"Hiking to the summit? Without using any magical powers?"

Fuxi clapped his hands, his eyes gleaming. "What spirit! What ambition! The mountain formed from the spine of our father god Pangu is ravaged by chaotic winds, and Pangu's will is as solid as a tangible substance. Even we need magical protection to stay there for long. My nephew has such great perseverance, intending to withstand it with his own body! Senior Brother Sanqing, you have taken in a fine disciple!"

His gaze toward Qinglian now held genuine importance.

Nuwa's eyes lit up, and her sense of closeness deepened.

She specializes in the Great Dao of Creation and knows that the power of creation lies not only in creation, but also in endowing all things with the potential to grow, transform, and surpass limits in adversity!

By abandoning the protection of her magical powers and actively embracing the most extreme trials in the world, Qinglian faced the power of creation with her own flesh and blood. This was the most profound and direct practice of the true meaning of "creation"! Her unwavering spirit and sincere pursuit of the Dao moved me deeply.