Chapter 117: Nuwa's Request for Guidance, Nuwa Joins the Heavenly Court

The gods love the Saints, and their grace covers all living beings.

Whether it be the Human Race, the Demon Race, or the other races of this Honghuang.

In the eyes of Nuwa, there is no difference at all.

Nuwa will not protect the Human Race everywhere just because she created them.

This is her Dao.

During the Wu-Yao Era, in the midst of the Slaughtering Witch Great Tribulation, she did not intervene either; it was the same then.

The Human Race and the Demon Race, in her eyes, have no difference at all.

However, at this very moment, this Nuwa, who has always been incomparably indifferent, is uncharacteristically impatient.

She can be indifferent to everything, but she cares about the realm above the Saint, and she also wants to break through.

Within these Heavens and Myriad Worlds, all living beings are pursuing the evolution of life, pursuing the Great Dao.

On this path of seeking the Dao, no one is willing to fall behind.

"How exactly did Thick Earth take that step?"

Nuwa was puzzled.

Thick Earth is a Saint who realized the Sage's Dao on her own without relying on Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

And Nuwa is no less capable; she was the first Saint after Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

She attained the Dao earlier than the Three Pure Ones and the Western Two Sages.

She was the first among all the Saints to become a Saint.

But now, Thick Earth has realized that step above the Saint.

Nuwa also began to ponder why Thick Earth is now able to realize the realm above the Saint.

Ever since all the Saints successively attained the Dao and became Saints, none of them have found the path above the Saint.

Moreover, Thick Earth was even more miserable than the other Saints, being directly trapped within the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Now, Thick Earth has not only escaped from the Six Paths of Reincarnation but has also taken that step, launching an assault toward the realm above the Saint.

Nuwa keenly sensed the role that the Heavenly Court played in this.

Thick Earth being able to escape, and even being able to take that step above the Saint, must certainly have a connection to the Heavenly Court.

Nuwa looked at the Heavenly Court above the Thirty-Three Heavens, lost in thought.

Above the Saint, the Heavenly Dao Realm.

This is the pursuit of how many Saints.

Thinking of this, Nuwa could no longer sit still.

Without any hesitation, she went directly from the Heaven Beyond Heaven, walked into the Nantianmen, and sought an audience with the Heavenly Emperor.

Thick Earth has already attained the Dao and become a Saint; she cannot fall behind either.

Qin Hao was not surprised to hear that Nuwa had come to see him.

Thick Earth is now in the Saint realm, having taken a step forward, possessing the strength of a Half-step Heavenly Dao.

It is foreseeable that the Saints would not be able to sit still.

After all, what the Saints have always pursued is to break through above the Saint and achieve the Heavenly Dao Realm.

All living beings in these Heavens and Myriad Worlds are seekers on the path of seeking the Dao.

Those who have not attained the Dao and become Saints pursue attaining the Dao and becoming Saints.

And after becoming a Saint, they pursue the realm above the Saint.

The Saints have been trapped in the Saint realm for who knows how long, never having taken that step forward.

Now that Thick Earth has taken a step forward, or rather, even if that step has not been fully taken yet.

But even so, the Saints can no longer sit still.

Regarding the fact that Thick Earth has now taken half a step forward and possesses the strength of a Half-step Heavenly Dao realm.

Qin Hao was not surprised at all, because Thick Earth has already found her own Heavenly Dao path, or even the Great Dao path.

What she must do is to recast the Six Paths of Reincarnation, or create the Six Paths of Reincarnation, in one world after another.

To gather the authority of the Six Paths of the Heavens, to reflect the Six Paths of the Heavens, and to reflect herself across the Heavens.

One day, Thick Earth will achieve the Heavenly Dao Realm, or even the Great Dao Realm.

Nuwa said to Qin Hao, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor."

Qin Hao looked at this creator of the Human Race, the other female Saint of Honghuang, and felt deeply moved.

Nuwa is absolutely a woman of stunning talent; how formidable is it to be able to attain the Dao and become a Saint through merit by creating the Human Race?

One must know that the Dao of Creation has always been the most difficult.

Nuwa created the Human Race, and this Human Race is the protagonist of Heaven and Earth.

Qin Hao smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, I wonder what brings you to my Heavenly Court?"

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, I have come this time to ask for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor."

Nuwa parted her red lips slightly, not hiding her thoughts.

"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, Thick Earth's breakthrough could not have been achieved without your help, right?"

"Thick Earth being able to take that step is inseparable from Thick Earth herself."

Qin Hao said with a hint of admiration, "Thick Earth herself is a person of great perseverance; the role I played was minimal."

Hearing the Heavenly Emperor's words, how could Nuwa not understand?

Doesn't the Heavenly Emperor's meaning imply that Thick Earth being able to take that step absolutely has a connection to him?

A person of great perseverance?

On this Honghuang Continent, there has never been a shortage of people with great perseverance.

As for those who can become a Saint, they are the most persistent seekers of the Dao in Honghuang.

However, so many Saints have failed to break the destiny of a Saint, to take that step forward, and to breakthrough beyond the Saint level.

Yet, it was Empress Thick Earth who did.

Although it is said that Thick Earth only took one step, or even just half a step, arriving at the Half-step Heavenly Dao realm.

But this undoubtedly gave the various Saints a glimmer of hope.

Empress Nuwa instantly understood everything, and she said to the Heavenly Emperor, "I ask that fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor provide me with some guidance; I wish to know, where does my path to the Heavenly Dao lie?"

Empress Nuwa performed the rites of a Disciple to the Heavenly Emperor and sincerely asked Qin Hao.

However, Qin Hao just smiled, shook his head, and said, "Empress Nuwa jests. Beyond the Saint level, the the Heavenly Dao Realm—what a powerful realm that is? I am not even a Saint myself, so how can I speak of guiding you to a realm above the Saint level?"

Hearing Qin Hao's words, Empress Nuwa was momentarily speechless.

If the Heavenly Emperor's strength were truly as simple as he portrayed, then how could the Heavenly Court have accommodated so many Saints?

The three Sage Emperors of the Human Race, Zhenyuanzi, and Old Ancestor Minghe—how could they have attained the Dao and become Saints?

If the Heavenly Emperor's strength were as simple as it appeared on the surface, he could not have led the Heavenly Court to this point.

It is fine for the Heavenly Emperor to deceive others, but he should not deceive himself as well.

Yet, the Heavenly Emperor kept playing it off, and Empress Nuwa had no other way.

Empress Nuwa had a vague feeling that she would definitely be able to obtain the method to breakthrough beyond the Saint level from the Heavenly Emperor.

Empress Nuwa looked at the Heavenly Emperor and instantly thought of many things.

This Heavenly Emperor is hemming and hawing and won't say a thing; could it be because she is not one of his own?

Thinking about it carefully, why would the Heavenly Emperor want to help her? Why would he want to guide her?

Thick Earth was helped by the Heavenly Emperor because she had already joined the Heavenly Court and become one of the Heavenly Court's own.

This likely applies to the newly emerged Saints as well, including the three Sage Emperors of the Human Race, Zhenyuanzi, and Old Ancestor Minghe.

But that does not matter; she will simply become one of his own.

Thinking of this, Empress Nuwa did not hesitate and said, "I, Nuwa, today enter the Heavenly Court to forever guard the Heavenly Court."

Empress Nuwa indeed does not like joining any large factions.

But in order to breakthrough to the realm above the Saint level, making some sacrifices is not out of the question.

Everything is merely for the sake of seeking the Dao.

Empress Nuwa announced to the heavens and earth that she was joining the Heavenly Court.

Another Saint was added to the Heavenly Court.

At this moment, not to mention the living beings of Honghuang, even the Saints in the Heaven Beyond Heaven were somewhat numb.

How many Saints does the Heavenly Court possess now?

The current Heavenly Court possesses a full seven Saints.

Seven Saints; previously, there were only seven Saints in this world in total.

Now there are more Saints, but more than half of them have joined the Heavenly Court.

The remaining Saints will likely join the Heavenly Court before long.

These people do not know about the few remaining Saints.

Laozi and Tongtian Jiaozhu have also secretly joined the Heavenly Court.

This means that now, only Yuanshi Tianzun and the Western Two Sages remain as the three Saints who have not yet joined the Heavenly Court.

In the Heaven Beyond Heaven.

Zhunti Daoren said with some numbness, "Senior Brother, why don't we just surrender to the Heavenly Court?"

What is the Four Sage Alliance, and what use does it have?

Now that the Heavenly Court sits with seven Saints, the Four Sage Alliance is not even worth a collision.

And this is without Zhunti Daoren knowing that Laozi had long since joined the Heavenly Court; otherwise, he would be even more desperate.

This time, hearing the words of Zhunti Daoren, Jieyin Daoren could not utter a single word.

Empress Nuwa has always been indifferent to everything, yet this time she actually chose to join the Heavenly Court.

The three Sage Emperors of the Human Race, Empress Thick Earth, Zhenyuanzi, Old Ancestor Minghe, plus another Empress Thick Earth.

A total of seven Saints.

With seven Saints facing them, what is there to say about resisting the Heavenly Court?

Among them are veteran Saints and newly emerged Saints.

Now, even if the Four Sage Alliance were to win over the last Saint, Tongtian Jiaozhu, it is unlikely there would be any chance of victory.

Not to mention that Tongtian Jiaozhu has such deep grudges against them that he cannot be won over.

Tongtian Jiaozhu might join the Heavenly Court, but he would not join their Saint Alliance.

Now, there is no hope in sight for resisting the Heavenly Court.

Jieyin Daoren also sighed helplessly, unable to say anything.

However, his resolve also began to waver; perhaps they should just surrender to the Heavenly Court.

As for the other Saints, there is no need to say much; surprised?

Yes, but not much.

After all, there are too many Saints in the Heavenly Court now.

Back to the Heavenly Court.

Empress Nuwa sincerely asked Qin Hao again, "Fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, now that I am also a person of the Heavenly Court, my breakthrough in strength is an increase in the strength of the Heavenly Court."

"Please, fellow Daoist Heavenly Emperor, provide guidance."

In reality, from the moment Empress Nuwa joined the Heavenly Court, Qin Hao felt a massive amount of Qi Luck.

Today, the Qi Luck of the Heavenly Court is sufficient, sufficient for him to deduce the Three Thousand Great Daos and perfectly control the Three Thousand Great Daos.

Nuwa was not wrong in a single word; if they are not one of his own, the Heavenly Emperor does not like doing thankless tasks.

Qin Hao sighed and said, "Since Nuwa has asked sincerely, then I shall offer a few of my own shallow opinions."

Hearing Qin Hao's words, Nuwa wanted to roll her eyes.

Sure enough, this Heavenly Emperor really does not consider her one of his own, still guarding against her.

Nuwa took a deep breath and said, "Please, Heavenly Emperor, enlighten me."

Qin Hao asked Nuwa, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, do you know what the foundation of your Dao attainment is?"

"The foundation of my Dao attainment?"

Nuwa said in confusion, "The entire Honghuang knows this; I am a Merit Sage, and the foundation of my Dao attainment is merit."

Qin Hao shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, what you say is both right and wrong."

"You are indeed a Merit Sage, but Nuwa, do not forget what merit you relied upon to become a Saint in the first place."

Qin Hao stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the Honghuang Continent, and continued, "You originally relied on creating the Human Race to prove your Dao and become a Saint."

"The Human Race?"

Nuwa was truly somewhat confused.

She had indeed relied on creating the Human Race to prove her Dao and become a Saint, because the Human Race is the protagonist of the future heaven and earth.

Creating the Human Race brought merit to the entire heaven and earth, so she proved her Dao and became a Saint.

But what does this have to do with her path beyond the Saint realm?

Nuwa asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Could it be that the Human Race can help me break through to a realm above the Saint?"

"Of course."

Qin Hao turned his head to look at Nuwa and said, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, your foundation of Dao attainment is the Human Race, and your path of the Great Dao also lies within the Human Race; it is just that you have ignored it all this time."

Hearing Qin Hao's words, Nuwa felt a vague inkling in her heart, but she could not grasp it no matter what.

Nuwa performed the Disciple's salute to Qin Hao once more.

In learning the Dao, there is priority in time; in arts and professions, there is specialization.

Since the Heavenly Emperor could guide her, he was worthy of this salute.

Qin Hao then spoke leisurely, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, the Human Race is your foundation of Dao attainment. Only by reflecting the Heavens and Myriad Worlds and gathering the Human Dao merit of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds can you break through the realm above the Saint and step into the the Heavenly Dao Realm."

The Human Race is a race with infinite potential.

All the Saints were able to prove their Dao and become Saints because of their connection to the Human Race.

Whether it is Taiqing Laozi or the Western Two Sages, they have actually already realized the potential of the Human Race.

That is why they have continuously laid out plans for the Human Race and schemed against the Human Race.

Yet it is Nuwa, the Mother of the Human Race, who has ignored the Human Race all along.

Seeing that Nuwa was still lost, Qin Hao said, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, have you not noticed that every time the strength of the Human Race is damaged, you are also affected to some extent?"

This one sentence from the Heavenly Emperor directly cleared the fog for Nuwa.

Thinking carefully, it seemed that when the Human Race suffered losses, she was indeed affected.

For example, during the Lich Calamity, the Slaughtering Witch Great Tribulation stirred up by the Demon Race slaughtered the Human Race.

Or, for instance, during the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, the Human Race suffered mutual destruction and its strength declined.

This is not to say that because of the Human Race, Nuwa's strength was damaged and directly declined.

But at those times, Nuwa did have a feeling that she seemed to have lost something.

Qin Hao looked at Nuwa, feeling a bit of regret for her in his heart.

As the Mother of the Human Race and the existence who created the Human Race, Nuwa was originally the one with the best chance to be the first to charge toward the realm above the Saint.

As the protagonist race of heaven and earth, the Human Race possesses such potential.

And everything of the Human Race originates from Nuwa.

But now, the Qi Luck of the Human Race has been carved up by the various Saints; Taiqing Laozi took a share, and the Western Two Sages took a share.

What is left now?

The three Sage Emperors of the Human Race, all because of insufficient Human Dao Fortune, have an incomplete Sage Emperor Path?

If Nuwa wants to use the Human Race as a base to gather Qi Luck and merit to break through to the realm above the Saint, that is naturally impossible.

Of course, there is another problem within this.

Nuwa has great love in her heart; she loves all living beings.

She treats the Human Race, the Demon Race, and all other races as objects of her benevolence.

In her eyes, there is no difference.

But the Human Race does not understand this.

In the eyes of the Human Race, Nuwa is the Mother of the Human Race, their mother.

Yet during the Slaughtering Witch Great Tribulation, this Mother of the Human Race did not protect them.

In the subsequent calamities of the Human Race, one after another, this Mother of the Human Race almost never intervened.

As children, they naturally would not harbor hatred toward their mother.

But grievances are inevitable.

Therefore, among the Human Race, some have already seen their faith in Nuwa waver.

A mother abandons her children, and the children abandon their mother; is this not very normal?

This is undoubtedly slowly severing the connection between the Human Race and Nuwa.

The key is that Nuwa is not even aware of it.

The path to the the Heavenly Dao Realm that Qin Hao pointed out to Nuwa is not based solely on the Honghuang Human Race.

Furthermore, it is based on the Human Race of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

Nuwa reflects the Heavens, gathering the merit and Qi Luck of the Human Race across the Heavens and Myriad Worlds.

At that time, a sufficient amount of merit and Qi Luck will naturally be able to support Nuwa in stepping into a realm above Saint, or even the realm of the Great Dao.

In reality, Nuwa's path of the Heavenly Dao is much like that of Thick Earth, both requiring the reflection of the Heavens.

Nuwa also discovered this point, and she asked, "Heavenly Emperor, what do you mean by the Human Race of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds?"

Qin Hao waved his hands, and before him, one world after another evolved.

These worlds are all worlds already ruled by the Heavenly Court.

Within the Heavenly Court, the existence of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds is no secret, and it is no secret that the Heavenly Court governs several lower worlds.

It is just that these matters have been kept from the Saints who have not yet joined the Heavenly Court.

Qin Hao said to Thick Earth, "These are the worlds under the rule of the Heavenly Court; the goal of our Heavenly Court has never been just the Honghuang Continent, but to create a great power spanning the Heavens, with the Honghuang Continent as the center."

Qin Hao spoke at length, while Nuwa was extremely shocked.

Very well, so everyone in the Heavenly Court knew, and they were the only ones being kept in the dark, is that it?

But then again, without joining the Heavenly Court, who would be happy to let others enjoy these benefits?

Is this the secret of the Heavenly Emperor?

The Heavenly Emperor has led the Heavenly Court to rule over so many worlds, and he actually managed to keep it hidden from the Saints.

This Heavenly Emperor's strength is hidden deep enough.

One thought after another appeared in Nuwa's mind.

At the same time, she also understood the Heavenly Emperor's meaning and understood her own path of the Heavenly Dao.

This path of the Heavenly Dao, without joining the Heavenly Court and finding the existence of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, would likely be impossible to walk.

It is fortunate that she has now joined the Heavenly Court.

Nuwa spoke to Qin Hao again, saying, "Many thanks for your guidance, Heavenly Emperor."

Nuwa did not hesitate and immediately prepared to test whether she could break through to a realm above Saint, following the Heavenly Emperor's guidance.

Nuwa proclaimed to Heaven and Earth, speaking in a clear voice.

"I, Nuwa, from this day forth, shall eternally guard the Human Race."

Nuwa proclaimed to Heaven and Earth, from then on standing completely on the side of the Human Race, eternally guarding the Human Race.

She is a Saint born in the Honghuang Continent, but even more so, she is the Saint of the Human Race.

Just as her words fell, the rules of the Great Dao descended.

The Humanity Torrent gathered together, surrounding and protecting Nuwa.

(End of this chapter)