Primordial Era: The Witch Clan's Dog-Headed Strategist

After leaving Mount Sumeru, Pan Xuan did not linger for a moment. His purple-gold escape light streaked across the western sky and sped towards Mount Fengqi in the southeast.

Phoenix Mountain is different from Mount Sumeru. Mount Sumeru is a place where the spiritual veins of the West converge. Its majestic and solemn appearance carries a pure and cleansing aura.

Phoenix Mountain is located in the remote southeast, surrounded by mountains. Its terrain is not known for its steepness, but it has an indescribable beauty and vitality.

The mountains are shrouded in mist all year round, and countless mythical birds and beasts can be vaguely seen moving among them.

Exotic flowers and rare herbs grow everywhere, and springs gurgle like jade chimes; it is a rare and blessed land.

More importantly, this place is home to two primordial deities who played pivotal roles in the ancient world: Fuxi and Nuwa.

Fuxi was the ancestor of the Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Era, and was proficient in divination of celestial secrets. He was a rare sage in the primordial world.

Nuwa was Hongjun's only female disciple, and she was in charge of the Great Dao of Creation.

Holding the Qiankun Cauldron and the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, and possessing a wisp of Primordial Purple Qi, he is a candidate for sainthood appointed by Hongjun.

The two were siblings who secluded themselves in Phoenix Perch Mountain, detached from worldly affairs and the conflicts of the primordial world, living a life beyond worldly concerns.

On his way to Phoenix Perch Mountain, Pan Xuan had already mentally analyzed the personalities and stances of Fuxi and Nuwa several times.

Nuwa is different from the Three Pure Ones.

The Three Pure Ones are the transformations of Pangu's primordial spirit and share a common origin with the Wu tribe.

After the mark that Hongjun had planted in their primordial spirits was cleared, the sense of closeness that came from their blood ties naturally surged up.

Nuwa had no connection with the Wu tribe. She was born between heaven and earth and was famous for her creation techniques. She had never met or had any dealings with the Wu tribe.

She was the only female disciple in Zixiao Palace. Although Hongjun did not treat her with great affection, he never mistreated her either.

The Three Pure Ones' attainment of divine status might have some impact on her, but that impact was far from enough to shake her trust in Hongjun.

Not to mention that she also possesses the Primordial Purple Qi bestowed upon her by Hongjun.

In Nuwa's eyes, that was a gift from her master, the foundation for her enlightenment.

Pan Xuan couldn't directly tell Nuwa, "There's a restriction in your Primordial Purple Qi." Without evidence, making such a statement would only backfire.

As for Fuxi, the founder of the Eight Trigrams, his temperament was completely different from that of Nuwa.

He is skilled in deduction, has meticulous thinking, and likes to verify things repeatedly from multiple perspectives.

Unlike Nuwa, who carried the burden of being Hongjun's direct disciple, he also did not owe Hongjun the debt of gratitude he owed as a disciple, like Jieyin and Zhunti.

He was a relatively free being, and his curiosity about the Shinto system was purer than anyone else's.

Pan Xuan speculated that, given Fuxi's ability to deduce, the Three Pure Ones must have already deduced the cultivation system when they spread their teachings in the primordial world, and with his insight, it was impossible for him not to see its wonders.

If we take this as a starting point, we have a greater than 70% chance of successfully inviting Fuxi to join the divine path.

As for Nuwa, it would be best if she could join, but it's okay if she doesn't join for the time being.

Once Fuxi entered the path of divinity, Phoenix Perch Mountain would have a foothold in the path of divinity.

Nuwa will naturally have more opportunities to come into contact with the divine realm and understand its truth in the future.

The purple-gold light slowly receded outside Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Pan Xuan stood suspended in the void, not in a hurry to step into the mountain gate, but calmly released his own aura.

A righteous aura transformed into a pale golden halo that enveloped him, while the authority of the Divine Lord remained restrained, leaving only a gentle and peaceful kindness.

In Phoenix Mountain, Nuwa and Fuxi sensed this aura almost simultaneously.

The two were playing chess under the innate parasol tree. The black and white pieces on the chessboard were intertwined, evolving into endless changes of creation and the secrets of heaven.

Nuwa held a white chess piece, about to place it, when suddenly her fingers paused slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her clear, watery eyes.

Fuxi put down the black pieces in his hand, raised his head and looked towards the direction outside the mountain, his eyebrows slightly raised.

"Pan Xuan".

Fuxi spoke slowly, his tone tinged with surprise, "The Lord of the Divine Path personally visits; this is a rare guest indeed."

Nuwa set down the white chess piece and asked softly, "Brother, what brings Panxuan here?"

Fuxi closed his eyes, and the phantom of the Eight Trigrams unfolded before him on its own.

The trigrams of the Eight Trigrams change rapidly in the void, and each change represents a layer of deduction.

A moment later he opened his eyes, a look of understanding flashing in them:

"After the Three Pure Ones entered the path of divinity, the system of divinity already had a way of teaching and guiding."

Now that he has come to our door in person, he is probably here to invite us to join Shinto.

This person always plans carefully before acting and never fights a battle he cannot win.

Since he dared to come, he must have already prepared sufficient sincerity and conditions.

Nuwa was silent for a moment, then said softly, "I am a disciple of Master Hongjun, he should know this."

"Of course he knows."

Fuxi stood up and straightened his robes. "That's why he's even more likely to come."

Since its inception, the Shinto system has not followed the path of suppressing people by force.

The Dragon Clan, Qilin Clan, Phoenix Clan, Blood Sea Clan, and the Three Pure Ones all joined voluntarily.

His trip is mostly just to extend goodwill; he won't make any demands.

But don't express your opinion later, let me talk to him.

Your master-disciple relationship with Hongjun should not be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations, nor should it be used as an excuse for refusal.

Remaining silent and observing the situation is the most appropriate course of action.

The mountain gate of Fengqi Mountain is naturally formed by two ancient sycamore trees that are thousands of years old. The leaves of the sycamore trees sway gently in the breeze, emitting a faint halo.

Outside the mountain gate, Pan Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing peacefully at the scenery in the mountains.

The ethereal beauty of Fengqi Mountain is completely different from the desolate vastness of Buzhou Mountain. Here, life abounds everywhere, and the air is filled with the unique, gentle warmth of the power of creation, bringing peace to the mind.

The mountain gate opened naturally, and two figures walked out side by side.

Fuxi had a clear and bright face, and his eyes were as deep as the starry sea. The hexagrams of the Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Era flowed around his body.

Nuwa wore a simple white dress, her face was dignified and beautiful, and her brows carried a compassionate air of pity for all humanity. The power of creation was faintly visible around her.

Pan Xuan bowed respectfully, his tone gentle and calm:

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, Fellow Daoist Nuwa. I, Pan Xuan, have taken the liberty of visiting you and have caused you much trouble."

Fuxi returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute, his tone carrying a polite smile:

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan, you flatter me. The Lord of the Divine Path personally visits, which greatly honors my humble abode, Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"Fellow Daoist, please come in." Nuwa also bowed slightly and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Panxuan has come from afar, please come in."

Pan Xuan followed the two through the mountain gate and walked into the mountains along a crystal-clear mountain stream.

The stream babbles, a few sycamore leaves float on the surface, exotic flowers and rare herbs cover both banks, and occasionally a few birds fly by in the air, leaving behind their clear calls.

There are no traces of human intervention in Fengqi Mountain; everything is natural, yet it exudes a perfect harmony.

Before long, the three arrived at a naturally formed stone platform in the mountains.

In the center of the stone platform was a small stone table with an unfinished chessboard on it. Next to the chessboard was a pot of spirit tea being warmed on the stove.

Several ancient sycamore trees grow around the stone platform, their canopies blocking out the sun and enveloping the stone platform in a cool shade.

The three took their seats as host and guest. Nuwa personally poured Pan Xuan a cup of spiritual tea, its fragrance delicate and carrying a faint trace of the power of creation.

Pan Xuan picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and praised, "Excellent tea. The spiritual energy of Phoenix Perch Mountain is indeed well-deserved; even a cup of ordinary spiritual tea can soothe the soul."

Fuxi smiled slightly: "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. Compared to the Enlightenment Tea of ​​Buzhou Mountain, the coarse tea of ​​Fengqi Mountain is merely enough to quench my thirst."

Fellow Daoist, you have come from afar; what brings you here?

Pan Xuan put down his teacup and slowly swept his gaze across the faces of Fuxi and Nuwa.

Nuwa lowered her eyes, seemingly just quietly sipping her tea.

Fuxi met his gaze calmly, his eyes filled with a cautious scrutiny.

Pan Xuan already had a plan in mind, so he stopped beating around the bush and said frankly, "Since Fellow Daoist Fuxi is so straightforward, Pan Xuan will speak frankly."

"I have come today to invite you two fellow Daoists to join the Divine Path system."