Chapter 188: with translation of chapter title

No need to say more.

Nüwa sat upright before the crowd, her immortal robes fluttering.

She lightly opened her vermilion lips and began this exposition of the Dao.

For a moment, in the Nüwa Palace, celestial music drifted, profound and exquisite.

As the exposition began, various auspicious phenomena also appeared.

Heavenly flowers wondrously fell; earth surged with golden lotuses!

In the vast Nüwa Palace, myriad ribbons of immortal light crisscrossed, the sky filled with intertwining auspicious hues—a scene of extraordinary divine splendor.

The mighty beings closed their eyes slightly, forgetting self and object, daring not to lose focus in the slightest, fearing to miss any thread of profound Dao.

The Dao of sages is mysterious and yet more mysterious!

Some of the lesser mighty ones frowned at this, clearly finding Nüwa's discourse abstruse and hard to grasp.

But at this moment, Chen Ku's expression appeared rather composed.

Shallow!

The Dao that Nüwa expounds is somewhat superficial!

Such a thought arose in Chen Ku's mind.

If the other mighty beings knew, they would surely be furious, scolding Chen Ku for not knowing the height of heaven and depth of earth.

However, Chen Ku at this moment had various Great Dao principles upon him, so his perception was exceptionally clear.

Compared to what the Dao Ancestor Hongjun once expounded, Nüwa's exposition indeed falls far short.

What Hongjun expounded could be said to encompass all phenomena, containing myriad things, vast as an abyss.

Whereas what Nüwa expounded lacks much in content.

Thus, the other mighty beings find it abstruse and obscure, unable to grasp much of the Dao's subtle meanings.

But Chen Ku, as if water finds its channel, fully comprehended it all.

A hurried hundred years passed, yet for those present it was like a snap of the fingers.

During those hundred years, Chen Ku's heaven-defying perceptivity did not yield any further grasp of additional principles.

This too was within Chen Ku's expectations; he felt no disappointment.

Moreover, although he did not comprehend more Great Dao principles,

this exposition by Nüwa likewise gave Chen Ku deep insight and substantial benefit.

In his future cultivation, he will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort, as water finds its course.

That day, in the Nüwa Palace, the celestial music gradually faded, and the various auspicious phenomena vanished.

Nüwa's beautiful eyes opened slightly, gazing at the myriad mighty beings before her.

«What this palace can expound is just this. »

«As for what gains you may obtain, it depends on each one's innate talent. »

«This exposition ends here. »

She said thus.

Hearing this, the mighty beings immersed in Dao contemplation slowly awoke, their expressions varied.

Some wore smiles, eyes bright, evidently having gained much from this listening to the Dao.

Others frowned, faces gloomy, feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

However, since Nüwa had said so, none dared to object.

«We thank the Holy Nüwa for imparting the Dao! »

The mighty beings all bowed, solemnly giving thanks again.

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin Zhunti, and others also nodded slightly.

«He who attains is teacher! »

«Nüwa's imparting of the Dao is worthy of their gratitude. »

«Even though the Three Pure Ones are Nüwa's senior brothers, they are no exception. »

To this, Nüwa gave a slight nod.

Saying no more, she waved her hand, and the gates of the Nüwa Palace opened once again.

Immediately, the mighty beings rose, turning into streams of light, returning to the primordial world.

They too were eager to digest the gains from this listening to the Dao.

«Disciples, let us also swiftly return to the West. »

Jieyin looked toward Chen Ku and spoke.

Hearing this, Chen Ku nodded.

The Gate of Myriad Marvels opened; Jieyin Zhunti, Chen Ku, and Xi He and Chang Xi, among others, stepped forth and vanished directly from the Nüwa Palace.

But Chen Ku did not see.

On the other side, Di Jun's face was grim as he watched the spot where the Westerners disappeared.

«Hmph, those few from the West really ran with sufficient speed. »

«They must also be afraid, daring not to linger. »

Di Jun said this resentfully.

He had originally thought that, after Nüwa's exposition ended, he would provoke Chen Ku and the others, surely to regain the face he had lost.

But he did not expect that Chen Ku and company would give him no such chance.

Di Jun also naturally assumed that the Westerners must certainly be afraid.

Hearing this, Tai Yi beside him said softly:

Elder brother, for now there's no need to quarrel with those Western people.

This time listening to the Dao, I have gained deep insight; I should soon be able to cut off the corpse of self.

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's face lit up with great joy.

If Taiyi cuts off the corpse of self, he can then enter the late Quasi-Sage stage, and even hope to break through the Quasi-Sage Peak.

For the Demon Court, this is obviously a major event not to be missed.

Or, put another way, if Taiyi can also make some progress.

Later, after settling accounts with Chen Ku and the others, our side will also have greater strength and confidence.

Hehe, good, excellent!

Earlier, the Demon Master Kunpeng also left in a hurry, seemingly having gained deeper insight.

This time, our Demon Court will surely make rapid progress, with a huge increase.

Di Jun said thus.

Not bad!

Just as the lecture ended, Kunpeng, the Demon Master, left with an expectant look, returning to his North Sea Demon Master Palace.

Without a doubt, this time listening to the Dao, Kunpeng also reaped astonishing gains.

Moreover, the insights of the Ten Great Demon Saints, though not as profound as those of Taiyi, Kunpeng, and the others, still made their eyes shine.

In the past, Nüwa originally cultivated in the Heavenly Court, and the Demon Race people have long heard of and gained insight into her Dao.

It can be said that this time the gains of the Demon Court's people even surpass those of ordinary powerful experts.

Thus, the several major powers of the Demon Court are all expected to obtain astonishing improvements.

How could Di Jun not be pleased?!

Saying this, he also no longer had the leisure to quarrel with Chen Ku and the others over past grudges.

The two immediately set out, taking the Ten Great Demon Saints and others, and vanished outside the Nüwa Imperial Palace, returning to the Demon Court.

Not long after, the Nüwa Imperial Palace regained its calm.

However, there was still one person who did not leave.

That was Fuxi, the elder brother of Nüwa.

Haha, now that my younger sister has proven the Dao and become a Sage, this is a heaven-shaking, earth-moving event.

Indeed, congratulations to my younger sister; in the future she will surely be revered by countless beings of heaven and earth.

Fuxi laughed loudly, unable to conceal his joy and excitement, and said thus.

As for Nüwa's proving the Dao, the one who is happiest is none other than Fuxi.

Upon hearing this, Nüwa also showed a smile, lightly nodding her head.

But before Nüwa could say anything, Fuxi continued speaking:

From now on, relying on my sister's influence, the Demon Race will undoubtedly gain greater prestige, and no being will dare to look down on them anymore.

Upon these words being spoken,

Nüwa could not help but furrow her lovely brows slightly.

Since even her own brother says this, it is clear that many people hold such thoughts.

Or rather, Di Jun, Taiyi, and the like surely also harbor such intentions.

However, Nüwa does not wish to be so deeply bound to the Demon Court, lest she become entangled in cause and effect.

Moreover, more importantly, at this moment Nüwa observes Fuxi with the eyes of a Sage.

Yet she discovers that, in the unseen, his body is surrounded by waves of calamity qi, thick to the extreme.

Death Calamity!

That is the symbol of an irredeemable Death Calamity!

Seeing this, Nüwa's heart sank at once.

She clearly understands that the reason Fuxi is entangled with this Death Calamity is likewise inseparable from the Demon Race.

After pondering for a moment, Nüwa gazed at Fuxi with a solemn expression.

Elder brother, nowadays the Demon Race is in a tumultuous autumn, with ceaseless slaughter.

Elder brother, you had best sever all ties with the Demon Race as soon as possible, so as to avoid being stained with heaven-defying cause and effect.

Facing Fuxi, Nüwa did not have that lofty Sage-like dignity.

Her words were gentle, full of worry.

After all, in the vast heavens and earth, it can be said that Fuxi is the person closest to Nüwa.

She naturally does not wish to watch helplessly as her sole elder brother is buried among the Demon Race.

Nüwa has painstakingly devoted her heart.

Who would have thought, upon hearing her words, Fuxi first stared in surprise, then immediately refused without hesitation:

Sever ties with the Demon Race?!

How can this be?!