As the immense golden clouds appeared, a thunderclap suddenly struck the Primordial Heaven and Earth, shaking the entire realm.
All beings in the Primordial realm sensed it and looked up simultaneously. They saw a colossal image materialize between heaven and earth, with Nuwa’s figure at its center, surrounded by countless, unprecedented lifeforms.
“What is this!”
The beings of the Primordial realm were astonished, utterly bewildered by the sudden appearance of so many inexplicable creatures.
They were neither like demons nor like witches, but rather akin to innate Dao bodies, leaving everyone perplexed.
Furthermore, immense fortune surged above the heads of these beings, astonishingly potent!
Meanwhile, Nuwa, gazing at the swirling auspicious clouds above and listening to the ethereal music, felt a profound understanding and immense joy. This was the Heavenly Dao bestowing merit for her creation of the human race!
“Brother, Daoist Xu Fang, please wait a moment!”
Nuwa bowed to Fuxi and Xu Fang, then ascended, positioning herself beneath the colossal golden clouds.
The immense golden clouds burst open, releasing an awe-inspiring torrent of golden light.
Merit Qi!
The beings of the Primordial realm, witnessing this spectacle, finally understood. This was Nuwa creating a brand-new race, and the Heavenly Dao was bestowing merit!
As expected, the merit Qi surged forth, enveloping Nuwa.
The fortune of the human race, once above their heads, now stirred and floated upwards, settling around Nuwa.
The beings of the Primordial realm, seeing this, finally understood completely.
Nuwa was about to achieve sainthood through this very merit!
However, soon great powers noticed something amiss and exclaimed in astonishment.
“Wait, why is there still remaining merit?”
With this reminder, all beings in the Primordial realm turned their attention. Aside from the merit enveloping Nuwa, a large portion remained stationary, seemingly awaiting something.
And a significant portion of the human race’s fortune, which had been above their heads, had not entirely fallen to Nuwa, with a considerable amount still lingering.
This left the beings of the Primordial realm bewildered. Since Nuwa herself had created the human race, why hadn't she claimed all the merit and fortune?
While others were confused, Fuxi understood perfectly and smiled warmly at Xu Fang.
“Daoist Xu Fang, for your aid in facilitating the birth of the human race, this merit and fortune rightfully belong to you. Please!”
Xu Fang nodded, saying nothing more. He summoned the Innate Gourd Vine and the Heaven-Measuring Ruler to his side, then ascended, landing beside Nuwa.
At this very moment, Xu Fang’s figure appeared within the colossal image of heaven and earth, astonishing all beings in the Primordial realm. While the human Nuwa was receiving merit and fortune, where did this other being come from?
Those great powers in the Primordial realm, having either been robbed by Xu Fang or heard of his reputation, naturally recognized his form.
However, they were also filled with doubt and began to question.
“Xu Fang? What is he doing here?”
“Xu Fang, surely not? Does he think he can claim the remaining merit and fortune?”
“This is hilarious. Nuwa created the human race, what does it have to do with Xu Fang? Is he addicted to robbing? Does he want to rob merit and fortune too?”
The great powers of the Primordial realm spoke, their confusion mingling with the mockery of those who had previously suffered at Xu Fang’s hands.
This Xu Fang had truly become deranged with his plundering. Now, appearing there with two treasures, did he truly believe that by activating his artifact formation he was invincible, capable of even robbing merit and fortune?
Xu Fang, hearing the taunts, simply smiled and paid them no mind, opening his senses.
The merit lingering in the heavens then stirred and surged towards Xu Fang. The fortune above the human race’s heads, as if in pre-arranged pact, also rushed towards him.
Xu Fang, like Nuwa, bathed in the merit and fortune, his entire being radiating golden light, blindingly brilliant.
“This!”
The great powers of the Primordial realm were utterly dumbfounded by this sight. He had actually succeeded in his “robbery”; the merit and fortune had indeed fallen upon him!
Little did they know, it was precisely due to Xu Fang’s guidance and assistance that Nuwa was able to create the human race. Therefore, this merit and fortune rightfully belonged to Xu Fang as well.
The humans below, witnessing both Nuwa and Xu Fang bathing in merit and fortune, knelt on the ground. While they called out “Human Mother Nuwa,” they also cried out “True Man Xu Fang.”
In their eyes, Daoist Xu Fang had played an indispensable role in facilitating the birth of humanity, making him a great benefactor. He would, like Nuwa, be forever revered as a true person by the human race!
Xu Fang’s appearance had surprised the beings of the Primordial realm, but they soon set the matter aside. As Nuwa continuously absorbed the merit and fortune, her aura erupted, and her cultivation realm fluctuated.
At this moment, a majestic voice resonated through the Primordial Heaven and Earth.
“Nuwa, by creating the human race, has set a precedent in the Primordial realm. Her contribution is immense. The Heavenly Dao bestows merit, and Nuwa may attain sainthood. Once the saint position is established, it shall exist with heaven and earth, immortal and incorporeal!”
As the voice of the Heavenly Dao echoed, Nuwa, enveloped by the merit and fortune, reached the pinnacle of her power. Her cultivation realm stabilized at that instant, solidifying into the Saint realm!
Nuwa, filled with joy, waved her hand, gathering the remaining merit and fortune. She bowed deeply towards the celestial expanse above.
“Nuwa accepts this decree and achieves sainthood. In the future, I shall protect the Dao and stabilize the heaven and earth!”
Nuwa declared loudly, her voice reverberating throughout the Primordial Heaven and Earth. Simultaneously, an overwhelming aura erupted from her, sweeping across the entire realm and rippling through existence.
Instantly, auspicious clouds swirled and ethereal music filled the Primordial Heaven and Earth. Countless beings felt a refreshing sensation, their injuries and imperfections healed beneath its influence.
Those with cultivation perceived a breakthrough, feeling their realms and cultivation levels loosen, showing signs of advancement.
Numerous spiritual roots and divine beasts, at this very moment, manifested their true forms and knelt in unison, paying homage to Nuwa in the heavens.
All beings in the Primordial realm understood clearly. This was the backlash of Nuwa’s ascension to sainthood, a boon to the world. They all prostrated themselves, kneeling before Nuwa in the celestial image, chanting “Saint.”
In an instant, the Primordial Heaven and Earth resonated with praises for Nuwa. Nuwa’s immortal life reached its zenith.
Xu Fang, having absorbed the merit and fortune with the Innate Gourd Vine and the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, landed on the shores of the East Sea. Listening to the sounds emanating from the Primordial realm, he smiled slightly, unconcerned.
However, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler could not contain itself and grumbled.
“Alas, Xu kid, I have to say, why are you so foolish? Such a magnificent opportunity, and you didn’t seize it yourself, but instead guided Nuwa to do it!”
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler expressed its indignation. Xu Fang had long possessed the method to create the human race, so why did he cede the opportunity to Nuwa? Wouldn’t it have been more fulfilling to create the human race himself and achieve sainthood through merit?