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

Chapter 76 Nuwa Meets Xihe

Di Jun was already more than willing in his heart, but this matter concerned his brother Taiyi, and he could not make a decision on his own.

He suppressed his excitement and said to Nuwa, "What Your Majesty says is truly a match made in heaven! Dijun has long admired the goddess Xihe. However, this matter still needs to be discussed with my brother Taiyi. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty."

He immediately ordered someone to invite Donghuang Taiyi.

A moment later, Donghuang Taiyi, carrying the Chaos Bell, strode in with the gait of a dragon and the stride of a tiger.

His inner fire was contained, his aura becoming even more profound, clearly indicating further progress in his cultivation. Upon seeing Nuwa, he bowed respectfully.

Di Jun explained Nuwa's purpose and the matter of the celestial marriage to Taiyi in detail, and finally asked, "Brother, the Goddess Changxi and you are also of yin and yang harmony. What do you think?"

However, to Di Jun and Nuwa's surprise, Taiyi's eyes, which were like molten gold, showed little emotion upon hearing this. He simply shook his head, his voice calm yet firm: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, Taiyi's heart is set on the Great Dao. He only wishes to comprehend the supreme mysteries of the Chaos Bell and pursue the Primordial Sacred Realm spoken of by his master (Dao Ancestor)."

For Taiyi, romantic love and the bonds of Daoist companionship are merely hindrances and trivial matters on his path of cultivation, things he has no interest in. While the Goddess Changxi is desirable, she is not what Taiyi seeks on his path.

His words were firm and unequivocal, leaving no room for negotiation.

In his heart, besides his elder brother Di Jun and the demon race's hegemony, there was only that supreme power and the Great Dao!

What is the union of yin and yang, what is the merit of a heavenly marriage, none of them are as important as the ringing of the Chaos Bell in his hand.

Upon hearing this, both Di Jun and Nuwa remained silent.

They understood Taiyi's nature and knew that his resolve was as firm as a rock. Since he had already clearly refused, there was no possibility of persuading him further.

Nuwa sighed regretfully, "In that case, it is a pity that such a perfect marriage has been lost. However, I admire His Majesty the Eastern Emperor's steadfast Daoist heart."

Although Emperor Jun felt regretful, he did not want to force his younger brother, so he said, "It's alright. Since that's the case, the marriage that day will only be between me and the Goddess Xihe. I will still need to trouble Your Highness to go to the Moon Star and inquire about the Goddess Xihe's wishes."

He couldn't help but feel uneasy, after all, it was just wishful thinking on their part.

Nuwa nodded: "This is only right. Nuwa will now proceed to the Moon Star."

The goddess Nuwa left the Heavenly Court, transformed into a stream of light, and flew towards the cold and desolate Taiyin Star, shrouded in endless moonlight.

The Moon is completely different from the Sun's fiery brilliance. This place is cold and serene all year round. The Guanghan Palace stands at the core, with laurel trees swaying outside the palace and jade rabbits playing. It exudes the tranquil and aloof true meaning of the Moon.

Nuwa's arrival had already alerted the palace master. Two stunning goddesses, dressed in plain white robes and bearing an eight or nine-tenths resemblance in appearance, yet possessing vastly different temperaments, had already come out to greet her. One, with a gentle demeanor and eyes as clear as water, was Xihe;

One of them had a colder expression and a hint of aloofness between his brows; it was Chang Xi.

"Unaware of the arrival of the Goddess Nuwa, Xihe (Changxi) failed to greet her properly."

The two goddesses bowed gracefully. Although they had long resided in the Yin realm, they knew that Nuwa was of noble birth and a future sage.

Nuwa returned the greeting with a smile, saying, "My two sisters, there's no need for such formalities. It is Nuwa who has taken the liberty of visiting you."

Her gaze fell on Xihe, whose temperament was more gentle, and she explained her purpose: "To be honest, Nuwa has come here on behalf of His Majesty Emperor Jun of the Sun Star, to propose a marriage to my sister Xihe."

"Marriage?" Xihe was slightly taken aback, and two barely perceptible blushes instantly appeared on her fair cheeks.

Her encounters with Di Jun had left a deep impression on her, a mutual attraction rooted in their very essence, though she was reserved and had never revealed it. Now, with Nuwa directly pointing it out, her heart pounded like a deer.

Nuwa then explained in detail to the two goddesses the matter of the celestial marriage, the principle of the union of yin and yang, and the doctrine of the merits of heaven. Finally, she said, "His Majesty Emperor Jun's feelings for my sister are sincere, and this matter is in accordance with the way of heaven, greatly benefiting both of their cultivation. I wonder what my sister's opinion is?"

Upon hearing this, Xihe lowered her head and pondered, her fingertips unconsciously twirling the sash of her clothes, her heart pounding like a drum.

She secretly glanced at her younger sister Chang Xi beside her. Seeing that Chang Xi had no expression and seemed to have no interest in it, she felt a little relieved.

In fact, Nuwa didn't need to say anything more; that attraction originating from the source had already explained everything.

She took a deep breath, raised her head, her eyes filled with a hint of shyness and determination, and said softly, "Your Majesty Emperor Jun—brave and extraordinary, the supreme ruler of heaven and earth. Xihe—Xihe is willing."

Nuwa was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Excellent! Excellent! This is a match made in heaven!"

Chang Xi, standing to the side, simply said, "Since you've made your decision, sister, I congratulate you." She seemed to have no opinion on the marriage, remaining as aloof as the moon.

Having made the agreement, Nuwa took Xihe with her and returned to the Heavenly Court to meet Emperor Jun.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, when Emperor Jun saw the beautiful figure beside Nuwa and Xihe's slightly bowed head and blushing face, the huge weight in his heart was finally lifted, and he was overjoyed!

"Good! Good! Good!" Emperor Jun exclaimed three times, then strode forward, his gaze fixed intently on Xihe. "Xihe, I am overjoyed that you have agreed! From this day forward, the sun and moon will be one, and we will jointly rule the world!"

Xihe felt Dijun's burning gaze and the powerful aura of the sun, her cheeks flushed even more, and she slightly bent her knees: "Everything is up to Your Majesty's decision."

Nuwa smiled and said, "Since that's the case, the heavenly marriage is arranged! We should choose an auspicious day, announce it to the primordial world, and hold a grand ceremony to have the Heavenly Dao witness and bestow merit!"

With the marriage arranged, Emperor Jun immediately ordered that the wedding ceremony be prepared to the highest standards!

The entire Heavenly Court of the Demon Race was mobilized, with lanterns and decorations, preparations for delicacies, and rehearsals for ceremonies. It was a busy and festive scene, and even the gloom of the Great Tribulation seemed to be diluted.

Meanwhile, magnificent invitations, jointly signed by Di Jun and Xi He, with golden crow feathers and laurel branches as the base and imbued with the power of the sun and moon, were sent to prominent figures throughout the prehistoric world.

The first to be mentioned are naturally the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain. The Three Pure Ones are directly descended from the Taoist Ancestor and are the true lineage of Pangu. Their status is extraordinary and indispensable.

Next is Fuxi of Phoenix Mountain, Nuwa's brother, who was also a top-tier powerhouse.

Although the West is barren, the Western Sumeru Mountain disciples Jieyin and Zhunti are, after all, disciples of the Dao Ancestor, and possess the Primordial Purple Qi, so they must be given face.

Gong Kunpeng, the Demon Master of the Northern Underworld, is a demon master of the demon race. Although he has a grudge against Di Jun and Tai Yi, he still needs to inform them of such an important matter.

There are also the Blood Sea and the River Styx, the Western Kunlun and the Queen Mother of the West, and so on.

As for Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain?

Di Jun snorted coldly and ignored it. Although he wasn't directly responsible for Hong Yun's death, the cause and effect were already intertwined, and the enmity was deep. Why would he invite him?

The invitations arrived, and the entire world trembled!

A union of the sun and moon! A celestial marriage! A divine act of merit!

Each keyword stimulated the powerful nerves of everyone who received the invitation.

This is not just a wedding, but the first "heavenly marriage" since the beginning of time, which is related to the order of heaven and may even affect the future pattern of the prehistoric world!

The potential heavenly merits that might descend are especially coveted by countless powerful beings.

In an instant, all eyes in the primordial world turned to the Thirty-Three Heavens, anticipating this grand ceremony destined to be recorded in history.

Beneath this clamor and anticipation, the undercurrents of impending doom continue to surge silently.