Chapter 001: Pangu Opens the Sky and Changes Fate
It is said that after Suirenshi worshiped Qingxuan as his master, he invented the methods of "flint and steel to make fire" and "concentrated light to make fire" under Qingxuan's guidance. Compared with the original historical records of Suirenshi's "drilling wood to make fire" and "flint and steel to make fire", Suirenshi now has an additional method of "concentrated light to make fire". After all, drilling wood requires sharp branches and dry wood, while flint and steel require a fire stone. However, fire stones are not available everywhere, and they cannot be used to start a fire when wet. Therefore, both methods have their limitations, whereas "concentrated light to make fire" is based on the principle of magnifying glass concentrating light. These three methods can be said to have exhausted all possible ways of making fire from air, wood, and stone.
Qing Xuan took the spark of merit fire from Suirenshi's hand and separated a strand of human saint fire from his own dark lantern, adding Suirenshi's three methods of taking fire. He left behind the flint, wood, and metal, combining two into one, transforming it into an acquired merit spirit treasure called Wan Ya Hu. The fire crow in Wan Ya Hu has the aura of merit and fortune on its body, making it the greatest treasure for humanity, although it cannot be compared to the human saint fire in the dark lantern!
But like the sacred fire of humanity, it is a fire that will be used by billions of people in the future. This fire, whether it is the faint smoke of cooking and boiling food among humans, or the raging flames that ward off wild beasts, whether it is the oil lamps that light up the night for sewing and reading, or the torches held high to bring hope to those in distress; this side is the source of the lights of ten thousand families, carrying the hopes of humanity, illuminating the unknown dangers ahead, firming the hesitant heart, breaking through the mist, dispelling darkness, shining brightly, with boundless merit!
Qīng Xuán not only helped Sui Ren Shi improve the way of taking fire, but also helped him point out a woman and invented the technique of twisting rope with tree bark. The ropes she invented were three kinds: single-strand ropes called "Xuán", two-strand ropes called "Zī", and three-strand ropes called "Suǒ". She also invented the method of tying knots to record events, and this woman was named Yǐ Zī Shì by Qīng Xuán.
Then Qing Xuan also inspired Suiren, teaching him to watch the spider spinning silk, and guiding him on the side. Suiren was also a person of extraordinary talent, let alone with Qing Xuan's help, so the fishing net came into being ahead of time. At that time, in the rivers of the vast wilderness, fish and shrimp were everywhere, naturally extremely fat and delicious, easily enough to feed millions of people, saving countless lives and strengthening the physique of countless tribes!
At the same time, under Qingxuan's guidance, Suirenshi also led the crowd to watch birds build nests. Among them, one person had an epiphany and instructed people to use branches and vines to build houses on tall tree trunks. The four walls and roof of the house were covered with branches, blocking wind and rain, and preventing attacks from birds and beasts. People no longer lived in mountain caves, and Qingxuan named him "Youchaoshi"! Youchaoshi's house-building was also a merit, and after him, another person had an epiphany, teaching humans to use animal hides to keep warm and leaves to cover their bodies, creating the first clothes, earning some merit. Qingxuan named him "Zhuangyishi". Unfortunately, neither Zhuangyishi nor Youchaoshi gained much merit, although they were revered by later generations as two of the three ancestors of humanity. However, they still fell short of Suirenshi and could only assist him without standing out independently.
The human race has undergone many inventions and creations, and their lives have changed greatly. Qing Xuan also taught the way of yin and yang, causing the population to increase again and again, initially showing a prosperous trend. Just as Qing Xuan's power had increased, he once again fell into closed-door contemplation!
Not long after Qingxuan closed the door, a clear and crisp bell sound spread throughout Honghuang. All the Daluo cultivators felt a response in their hearts and souls, and they all sensed the sacred decree of Nüwa Niangniang. It turned out that this was an invitation from Nüwa Niangniang to the great powers of Honghuang to come and witness her grand ceremony of becoming a saint, as well as to go to the 33rd outer heaven to witness the opening of the sacred Daoist altar!
Qing Xuan heard this and didn't think much of it, knowing that the master would go himself. He thought it was better to stay here and take care of the human tribe. As expected, Xuan Wei didn't surprise Qing Xuan. Not long after the bell rang, he transformed into a rainbow light and appeared at the foot of Mount Zhenxia in the mortal world. To show respect, Xuan Wei descended from the mountain on a cloud. As he stepped down onto the cloud, a purple mist rolled out, and the fog churned endlessly, revealing a white jade staircase with 999 steps. The staircase was made of gold and jade, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Thin wisps of smoke and clouds flowed like water within it, and rainbows appeared and disappeared between the clouds and mist. Xuan Wei stomped his foot, and a lotus flower bloomed beneath him, supporting him as he rose to the mountain peak!
Upon reaching the top of the mountain, a young woman emerged to greet him. Her hair was styled in a high bun with a pearl pin inserted at an angle, and her bright palace attire made her skin appear even more radiant. The woman saw Xuanwei and slightly opened her crimson lips: "Her Majesty has ordered me to welcome Daozhang Xuanwei into the palace!" Her voice was neither arrogant nor humble, and she carried herself with elegance and refinement, exuding a subtle yet refined beauty. Xuanwei smiled faintly and nodded, saying: "I dare not receive such generous treatment from Your Majesty; I am truly humbled." As he spoke, he followed the maid into the grand hall.
At this time, in the grand hall, the Three Pure Ones of the Xuanmen, the two venerables of the Western Direction, the Five Lords of the Zhuan Palace, the Yuanzi of the North Ming, the Kunpeng of the Blood Sea, the Minghe River, the Yao Huang Taizi, the Tian Emperor Di Jun, and a large number of other powerful beings from the Primordial Chaos sat in front of the crystal platform, savoring exquisite delicacies. Unexpectedly, a handsome young man sat beside Nüwa Niangniang, with a precious qin placed on the table playing softly; this person was none other than Fuxi, Nüwa's elder brother!
At this time, the Goddess Nuwa sat on a cloud bed of nine heavens, nine phoenixes, and a hundred flowers, wearing a twelve-colored crystal feather robe. Her temperament was extraordinary, her nobility was beyond words. When Xuánwēi saw her, he bowed his head in respect. The Goddess Nuwa nodded to him, inviting him to take a seat. Xuánwēi also greeted the other powerful beings of the Primordial Chaos from afar, including Zhènyuánzǐ. At this time, Xuánwēi's cultivation was the highest among those present, second only to the Goddess Nuwa. Even when introducing the future saint to Xuánwēi and greeting him, a faint smile appeared on his bitter face as he bowed his head in respect.
The banquet of Nüwa's canonization was naturally extremely luxurious, with dragon liver and phoenix marrow, jade grass and immortal grass, biyu golden elixir, jujube fire dates, crisp plum fairy plum, longan lychee, walnut silver ginkgo, these ordinary celestial delicacies were indispensable. Apart from these common celestial delicacies, there were many pre-heavenly spiritual root fruits displayed on the case.
After the crowd's tongues were satisfied, they began to offer congratulations with Lao Jun as their leader. The gift that Lao Jun gave was a gourd of carefully crafted nine-turn golden elixir, each one capable of making an ordinary person achieve the body of a Golden Immortal. Although it is difficult for an ordinary person to become a Golden Immortal through force, they would still have to be called "unparalleled in creation". Yuan Shi presented a pre-heavenly spiritual embryo, which looked good in quality and had the possibility of becoming a high-quality pre-heavenly spiritual treasure after some effort. Each one was extraordinary in power. Then Tong Tian presented a mid-to-low-grade Golden Immortal-level pre-heavenly spiritual treasure, the Mirror Flower Water Moon Flag, with a surface like a pool of emerald green water, and waves of moonlight ripples. Jie Yin presented the third-generation descendant of the twelve-petaled golden lotus, Bao Lian, who had been nurtured in the Western Eight Treasures Merit Pool, exuding a fragrance that was refreshing to the nose, with Buddha light flickering in and out. Finally, Zhu Nanti presented a golden ingot, which was the metal of the western Kunlun Mountains, displaying a white radiant color, with an aura of solemnity and killing intent surrounding it, obviously a top choice for refining spiritual treasures. Xuan Wei took out five pairs of Li Guang scissors, each one being a half-step extreme-quality post-heavenly spiritual treasure, and the five pairs of scissors were connected to each other, forming a set, with extraordinary power, rivaling the post-heavenly ultimate treasure. The subsequent offering of treasures by the demon clan was even more lively, among which there were pre-heavenly spiritual treasures, heavenly spiritual roots, and arrays of treasured light, dazzling those whose minds were not firm, their eyes rolling around non-stop!
What shocked everyone was that at the final offering of treasures, Dong Huang Taiyi and Tian Emperor Jun surprisingly took out a black flag. This object was none other than the demon tribe's most precious treasure - the Demon Summoning Flag. Emperor Jun stepped forward and handed it to Niang Nang, saying: "I report to Your Majesty, this is our demon tribe's ancestral treasure - the Demon Summoning Flag. Under its nourishment by the aura of the heavens, it can control countless demons in the world. Your Majesty has now attained the Dao of Mixed Origins, and should take charge of this treasure, protecting my demon tribe's multitude of lives!"
The queen heard this, her slender eyebrows slightly furrowed, hesitant and indecisive. She knew that the tribal aura treasure was more terrifying than the tribal divine artifact, and once she took it, her own aura would likely suffer greatly. The war between witches and demons was imminent, and the consequences of being tainted by the cause and effect would be difficult to calculate. Even the body of Nüwa did not dare to take it lightly! If Qingxuan hadn't known that the human tribe's aura was strong, he wouldn't have dared to transform his personal spiritual treasure, the Yu Ming Qing Lamp, into a sacred artifact for humanity. The queen's hesitation made the powerful witches and demons extremely uneasy, and they all kowtowed on the ground, one by one wailing and begging her to accept it!
Nüwa hesitated, thinking back and forth, and finally decided to communicate with Emperor Jun, setting down a few rules. Only then did she put away the precious flag into the Lian Yao calabaza, on one hand nourishing the Youmo fan, and on the other hand not entirely severing the connection between the Youmo fan and her own aura.
Ps: After searching for a long time, I didn't find much information about Xī Yī Shì. There aren't many records of Jiǎo Zōu Shì's attacks either. So, I positioned Xī Yī Shì and Jiǎo Zōu Shì as the three ancestors of the human tribe, with a high generation rank but lower status than Suì Rén Shì, lower than the Three Sovereigns, similar to the Five Emperors, and slightly lower than the Five Emperors. However, they are slightly higher than the sages of the human tribe. There is also Yī Zī Shì, who existed in history with a special status. She has a title called "Yī Zī Holy Mother Jiǔ Tiān Xuán Nǚ". What's the relationship between her and Léi Gōng, who was struck by lightning and separated from Xuán Yuǎn by several generations??????
