Chapter Eighteen: Nüwa Creates Humans

  Inside the Jade Void Palace, Yun Zhongzi's residence.

  Yun Zhongzi opened his eyes, pinched his fingers to calculate, and muttered, "I didn't expect that this closed door would be for thousands of years. The war between witches and demons has also begun. Now it seems that Nüwa's creation of humans is not far away!"

  Yun Zhongzi came out of the pass and arrived at the great hall, where the Three Pure Ones sat at the top. The lamp holder stood at the first position on the left side of the great hall, while the first position on the right side was empty. Duobao stood below, and Yun Zhongzi saw this and directly stood in front of Duobao.

  Yun Zhongzi walked up to San Qing and bowed, saying, "Yun Zhongzi pays respects to Master, pays respects to Second Master."

  The Tongtian Sect Master smiled and stared at Yun Zhongzi with a satisfied heart.

  Although Laozi wore a smile on his face, the feeling he gave to Yun Zhongzi was not as intimate as before. Yun Zhongzi knew that this was because Laozi was walking on the path of Hong Jun, and would eventually become heartless.

  As for Yuanshi Tianzun, he had no reaction to Yun Zhongzi's visit, which made Yun Zhongzi's heart skip a beat. "Alas, it seems that the Three Pure Ones will soon be divided."

  This time in the grand hall, there were several more unfamiliar faces than last time. At this moment, all of these people are looking at Yun Zhongzi.

  Because Yun Zhongzi had been in seclusion for many years, and according to Duobao's words, Yun Zhongzi's one seclusion was tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years, which directly shocked everyone, and they were also very curious about this senior brother.

  Now that mysterious person has appeared in front of us, we naturally won't miss this opportunity to observe him secretly, so everyone is staring at Yun Zhongzi.

  Through the introduction of Duobao, Yun Zhongzi knew the identities of these people: Zhao Gongming and San Xiao, Chang'er Dingguang Xian, Pilu Xian, Lingya Xian, Wuyun Xian, Jinguang Xian, Qiushou Xian and Jinkou Xian. All of them came forward to meet Yun Zhongzi, who nodded at the many fellow disciples but did not speak with them.

  Duobao then explained to Yun Zhongzi why so many people were gathered in the grand hall. It was because of the war between the witches and the demons, the Three Pure Ones had summoned their disciples here to remind them to be careful, as the Honghuang continent was not peaceful lately, and they should not go out casually.

  When Yun Zhongzi understood the situation, Sanqing once again spoke to his disciples about the Tao. However, Yuanshi Tianzun rarely spoke, and among his disciples, there was only one who didn't count as a disciple - Randeng Daoren.

  Lantern Carrier was also helpless. After traveling through the desolate wilderness for thousands of years, he didn't obtain a single treasure. In the end, he reluctantly became a disciple under Yuan Shi Tian Zun.

  The current Yuanshi Tianzun has not accepted other disciples, because he is prejudiced against this batch of disciples under the Tongtian Jiao master, looking down on their birth, and therefore unwilling to preach to them. Even now, he treats Yunzhongzi with a cold eye.

  Laozi, although increasingly forgetful, was also very serious and together with Tongtian Jiao's master, lectured the Tao to everyone.

  This time, the lecture stopped after only three years due to the circumstances of Yuanshi Tianzun. Finally, Tongtian Jiaozhu dispersed his disciples and only Yunzhongzi stayed behind, wanting to inform Tongtian Jiaozhu that he needed to go to Hongyuan for a trip. "Master, I want to go to Hongyuan for a trip, hoping Master will permit it."

  Tongtian Sect Master had not spoken, but Yuanshi Tianzun let out a cold hum first. Just earlier, he told everyone not to go to the Honghuang Continent during this sensitive period, yet Yun Zhongzi publicly requested to go now. In Yuanshi Tianzun's view, this was disrespecting him and his three people.

  Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Hmph, Tongtian Shidi, you've indeed taken in a good disciple. Not putting our words to heart, this is disobedience to the master's orders. Shouldn't Shidi...?"

  Yuanshi Tianzun's words had just fallen, and Tongtian Jiao's master also let out a cold hum, saying: "Hmph, Yunzhongzi is my sect's great disciple. Now that he wants to go to Hongyuan, whether or not it is permitted depends on me as his master. How does this relate to disobeying the master's orders and what does it have to do with you, Shifu?"

  Yuanshi Tianzun's face turned red with rage, and he suddenly stood up, glaring at Tongtian Jiao. Just then, Laozi also stood up, standing between the two of them, and sighed, "You both should have said one less sentence. Now, in front of our disciples, you're losing your dignity."

  "Hmph!" Yuan Shi Tian Zun saw Lao Zi mediating, didn't say much, directly swung his sleeve and left the main hall. Later, Lao Zi shook his head and also left.

  Seeing this scene, Yun Zhongzi's back felt cool, and he secretly said, "I just wanted to go to Honghuang once, but I ended up causing such a big deal. Now it seems that the Three Pure Ones' separation is not far off. I also played the role of a catalyst for the Three Pure Ones' separation this time. I don't know if my teacher will agree to let me go to Honghuang. If he doesn't, then my merit in helping Nüwa create humans would be wasted. If only I had gone directly to Honghuang, why bother with all this trouble? My teacher probably won't blame me."

  After Laozi left, Yun Zhongzi hastily said, "Master, disciple..."

  Yun Zhongzi's words had not finished yet, when Tongtian Sect Master waved his hand and said, "This matter has nothing to do with you, as for your trip to Hongyuan..."

  Then, the master of Tongtian Sect snapped his fingers and calculated, except for calculating that Yun Zhongzi would have a great opportunity in heaven, nothing else was calculated. However, as long as Yun Zhongzi is fine this time, the master of Tongtian Sect said, "Go, look at your face, it's already somewhat anxious."

  The Tongtian Sect Master couldn't help but laugh at Yun Zhongzi, and then laughed loudly before leaving the main hall.

  Yun Zhongzi felt a bit embarrassed, as when the leader of Tongtian Sect snapped his fingers and calculated, he had a slight urge in his heart, and his face also revealed an anxious expression, which was seen by the leader of Tongtian Sect, who even ridiculed him.

  Yun Zhongzi felt a bit embarrassed, but in his heart, he actually felt relieved. Moreover, seeing the natural and unrestrained side of Tongtian Sect's Master, Yun Zhongzi thought that his own master was more down-to-earth compared to Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun, who knew how much better.

  Yun Zhongzi came out of the grand hall, but found that there were not a few junior brothers and sisters in the distance looking at the gate of the grand hall. When they saw themselves coming out, they each shifted their gaze away.

  It was Qiong Xiao, who actually came running over with a bounce in her step, shouting from afar, "Big Brother Master Big Brother Master."

  Yun Zhongzi was taken aback, for he had never expected that this refined and elegant woman would have such a lively personality. However, it also made him somewhat perplexed, because although he had previously understood many things about the Honghuang world, most of them were major events, but when it came to the personalities of disciples like Jie Jiao, he knew very little.

  As for the three fairies, apart from knowing that they had two powerful magical artifacts, the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron and the Jin'e Scissors, I didn't know much about other things, let alone their personalities.

  Yun Zhongzi looked at Qiong Xiao who had run up to him and asked, "Sister, what brings you to look for brother?"

  Qiong Xiao first stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, then said, "Big Brother Master, are you going to play in the Desolate Expanse? Can I come with you?"

  Yun Zhongzi's face twitched violently, wanting to play? Yun Zhongzi really wanted to say a sentence, "If it were the Yun Zhongzi who had joined the Yuanshi Tianzun sect, perhaps there would still be time to play. As for himself, he didn't have any spare time to have fun now, and must quickly improve his cultivation in order to save more people in the future."

  Yun's face turned solemn, and he said seriously, "The Great Calamity of the Primordial Era is imminent, yet you're thinking about having fun. Do you know how many people with your level of cultivation die every day in the Primordial Era? Now that you've joined our sect, you should take this opportunity to work hard and improve your cultivation, so that you can go further on the path of the Great Dao."

  Qiong Xiao's face darkened after being lectured by Yun Zhongzi, her mouth pouting as she muttered to herself, clearly not having taken Yun Zhongzi's words to heart.

  Yun Zhongzi saw this and had no choice but to leave Yuxugong alone and go to Buzhou Mountain.

  After arriving at Buzhou Mountain, Yun Zhongzi unfolded his body and walked around Buzhou Mountain, because he didn't know where Nüwa would create humans and become a saint.

  After dozens of years had passed in this way, Yun Zhongzi finally met Nüwa at a muddy pond with her brow tightly furrowed.

  "Qiong Dao saw Nüwa Shifu in the clouds." Yun Zhongzi stepped forward and paid his respects.

  Nüwa saw Yun Zhongzi bowing to her, and with a flash of movement, he dodged away. Then, smiling, he said, "So it's Fellow Daoist Yun Zhongzi. Since you're on the same level as my brother, and also on the same level as me, I'm afraid I don't deserve this title of 'Master Uncle'."

  Yun Zhongzi saw this and could only give up. Later, he said, "I see that my fellow Taoist's brow is tightly locked, isn't there something troubling you?"

  Nüwa's expression turned gloomy, and she said, "Lately, I've had a feeling in my heart. After silently calculating, I discovered that the opportunity for me to become a saint has arrived. However, after several days have passed, I still can't grasp that thread of heavenly opportunity."

  Yun Zhongzi said, "Fellow Daoist is indeed anxious, how difficult it is to become a saint, I'm sure Fellow Daoist understands more than me. Look at this vast continent of Honghuang, countless living beings are born, but those who reach the quasi-saint realm are few and far between. Those who have reached Fellow Daoist's level are even fewer, only a handful of people. And as for those who have not yet taken shape as humans, who knows how many there are? Think about it, the wishes of those living beings who have not yet taken shape are to become human, Fellow Daoist is already a quasi-saint cultivator, becoming a saint is not far off, why be in such a hurry?"

  As for Yun Zhongzi's words, Nüwa did not respond, but instead muttered to herself, "Human, human, what is a human? Why can't there be humans? I understand now."

  She didn't even have time to greet Yun Zhongzi, but instead instantly took out the Jiutian Xirang she had obtained from Fenbao Rock, took down a small piece, and then took out some San Guang Shenshui, mixed them together, thought for a moment, and according to Yun Zhongzi's appearance, pinched out a mud man. Nüwa put it on the ground, but after the mud man fell to the ground, he turned into a young man. However, this young man had dull eyes and no spirit at all. Nüwa carefully examined the young man, but didn't find anything wrong with him.

  Yun Zhongzi also looked at him carefully, and couldn't help but pinch the young man's body with his hand. He then said, "This young man is a transformed form of Xi Ran. Although he now has a flesh-and-blood body, his spiritual intelligence is not complete after all. I wonder how to make up for it."

  Nüwa heard the words and fell into deep thought, finally a sharp light flashed in her eyes, then she took out a drop of essence blood from her own body and put it into the young man's body, and it was indeed effective. The young man's eyes gradually brightened up, revealing his spirit.

  Nüwa saw that it was feasible, and immediately used the nine heavenly clays to create a few more. However, Nüwa thought the speed was too slow, looked around, and finally turned to Yunzhongzi and said, "Fellow Daoist, may I borrow the immortal rattan from your waist for use?"

  Yun Zhongzi took down the immortal rattan used to lock up the green calabaza from his waist and handed it over to Nüwa.

  Nüwa took the divine willow branch, dipped it in the nine heavenly soils and then swung it outwards. All the specks of soil that fell to the ground turned into a person each time she did this until all the soil was used up, resulting in exactly 100,000 people on earth, half men and half women, with no children or elderly among them.

  Everyone bowed together to Nüwa and said, "Greetings, Holy Mother!"