Chapter 248: Yulinglong Kneels in Supplication, Nüwa Descends to the West!

Just as they were speaking of Di Jun, Taiyi and the others, the opposing side had already descended.

Hearing this, Nüwa's brows furrowed slightly.

After all, the great battle had just ended.

If Di Jun, Taiyi and the others came, whether to ask her to continue acting or to thank her for something, it would only deepen the karma she had become involved in.

It might even cause her own brother to sink deeper.

Thinking this, Nüwa's eyes grew deep, piercing the void as she looked outward.

At a glance, she seemed to have already understood everything.

Her expression then eased slightly.

Thereafter, she gently waved her jade hand, immediately activating the Primordial Heaven Innate Grand Formation, allowing several members of the Demon Court to enter.

Upon entering Nüwa's Palace, they immediately offered respectful salutations.

"We thank the Saint for her previous aid!"

Just as Nüwa had anticipated.

In the eyes of the Demon Court's members, had Nüwa not intervened earlier, they likely would not have lived to see the Dao Ancestor Hongjun appear and cease hostilities.

Therefore, Di Jun, Taiyi and the others all bowed deeply and nodded, speaking thus:

To this, Nüwa remained noncommittal.

She turned her gaze to the Little Golden Crow Lu Ya held in Yulinglong's arms.

"You have come this time surely for this Little Golden Crow, right?"

Nüwa's tone was not questioning; she had already understood the purpose of Di Jun, Taiyi and the others' visit.

Hearing this, Yulinglong was the first to react.

"Exactly!"

"Please, Saint Nüwa, act to save my son Lu Ya's life."

Yulinglong plunged to her knees with a thud before Nüwa, speaking urgently.

Her face full of devotion and plea showed how anxiously she sought to save her child.

Beside her, Di Jun also spoke up:

"Saint, your discernment is clear!"

"Although I previously acted to shield Lu Ya from Houyi's arrow,"

"however, upon examination now, I found that spatial law erodes within him, suppressing his divine sense, preventing him from waking."

"Therefore, I have come specially to ask the Saint to act and awaken Lu Ya."

After a pause, Di Jun, fearing Nüwa might refuse, continued:

"Now, of the Ten Golden Crow Princes of my Demon Court, nine have already perished."

"This last Lu Ya is the sole hope of the Demon Race's lineage; he must not be lost."

Although Di Jun was not as frantic and flustered as Yulinglong,

every word still conveyed his regard for Lu Ya.

Should he truly perish and vanish, it would inevitably be an irreparable heavy blow to the Demon Court.

It could even cause the Demon Race's prestige to collapse beyond recovery.

After all, as the mighty Demon Emperor, if he cannot even protect his own son,

how could he possibly govern the countless multitudes of Demon Race beings?!

Fortunately, upon hearing the requests of Di Jun and the others, Nüwa's face grew solemn, and she said nothing more.

She merely observed the silent, deathly pale Lu Ya.

After a moment, Nüwa suddenly acted.

She lightly waved her palm.

Instantly, a profound and magnificent silk thread appeared, shooting forth.

In the blink of an eye, it entered Lu Ya's body.

Nothing else!

It was precisely the mana silk thread condensed by Nüwa using the Law of Creation.

As the Saint's power entered his body, Lu Ya's form instantly burst forth with a faint divine radiance.

His breathing also seemed to grow somewhat heavier.

Seeing this, Di Jun, Taiyi, and Yulinglong all changed expression dramatically.

Could this possibly be enough?!

Di Jun hastily extended his divine sense to feel Lu Ya's current state.

But after a moment, his expression stalled.

"This... that kind of spatial power seems not to have weakened?!"

Di Jun looked at Nüwa, bewildered.

"Not bad!"

He clearly saw that Nüwa's creative power, although it had restored a bit of vitality to Lu Ya,

but the surging spatial power within him remained vast and undiminished in the slightest.

Indeed, it continued to wear away his life essence.

Hearing this, Taiyi and Yulinglong also wore puzzled expressions.

Just then, Nüwa also spoke to explain:

"For now, this palace can only use this strand of creative power to keep Lu Ya clinging to a breath."

Although it is not dead, it still cannot wake up.

That kind of spatial power has already penetrated deep into its origin.

Even if it is this palace, if I act rashly, I fear it would shatter Lu Ya's Dao foundation, after which he would never be able to enter the Quasi-Saint realm.

Nüwa's expression was solemn and extremely grave.

She did not say it outright, but at this moment she was also greatly alarmed.

This Lu Ya was first suppressed by Chen Ku's Palm Buddha Realm.

Although Hou Yi's divine arrow did not directly blast her to death, she too had that spatial power enter her body.

Therefore, it can be said that the injury has already reached the origin of the Dao foundation, which is extremely serious.

Moreover, Nüwa cultivates the Great Dao of Creation and is not versed in the way of spatial power.

Even if she acts forcefully, she can only preserve Lu Ya's life.

But once his Dao foundation is ruined, he will no longer be able to advance to the Quasi-Saint realm in the future.

Let alone attaining the Primordial Dao.

Upon hearing this, Di Jun and the others all changed expression.

How can this be?!

You must know, in the primordial wilderness, strength is supreme!

Even though Di Jun and Yu Linglong love their son dearly, they absolutely cannot accept a son with no hope of improvement.

In other words, if that were the case, Lu Ya would lose his significance as the heir of the Demon Court.

Damn it!

What a hateful Chen Ku and Hou Yi!

Di Jun could hardly conceal the hatred and anger in his heart, and said in a low voice:

And Yu Linglong once again knelt before Nüwa, kowtowing repeatedly.

This... how can this be?!

Please, Holy Nüwa, act and surely save Lu Ya.

The Holy One's power reaches heaven and earth; there must be a way... there must be a way...

As long as the Holy One can save Lu Ya, I, Yu Linglong, vow before the Heavenly Dao to willingly pay any price.

Yu Linglong wept, tears like pear blossoms in rain.

At this moment, what dignity does she have as the Empress of the Demon Court? She is nothing but a mother anxiously seeking to save her child.

Watching this scene, Di Jun and Taiyi looked with earnest expressions toward Nüwa.

Meanwhile, Fuxi beside them wore a face full of reluctance.

Although he did not say much, he also gave Nüwa a meaningful glance.

That demeanor was essentially the same request to Nüwa: to act and save Lu Ya.

Seeing this, Nüwa remained silent.

But given the circumstances, if she were to refuse again, it would be overly cold and indifferent.

Thus, after a moment's thought, Nüwa finally nodded.

Alright!

You all, keep Lu Ya here.

This palace will itself research a way to save him.

Hearing this response, Di Jun and the others finally brightened.

This... we thank Holy Nüwa.

If Lu Ya can come through this unharmed, I will command the myriad myriad demons to daily worship and thank the Holy One for such grace.

The few people hurriedly gave thanks, saying thus.

As for this, Nüwa showed a calm expression and did not care.

Now that the Great Calamity has begun, the demons' reverence is not a good thing; rather, it will deepen the karmic ties between the two sides.

Therefore, Nüwa shook her head and merely said softly:

Enough!

You all, return to the Heavenly Court.

She said no more.

Upon hearing this, Di Jun and the others naturally dared not defy.

The three immediately bade Nüwa farewell respectfully, then left the Heaven of Great Simplicity and returned to the Heavenly Court.

Watching them depart, Nüwa fixed her gaze on Lu Ya and fell into contemplation.

Sister, how exactly can we save Lu Ya?

Just then, Fuxi spoke from the side, asking Nüwa.

Hearing this, Nüwa pondered a moment, then spoke with a somewhat strange expression:

At present, I fear we can only seek others' help to dispel that spatial power.

In Nüwa's words there was a deep sense of sigh.

Evidently, as a exalted Holy One, now she must seek others' aid.

This is truly unprecedented, rarely seen throughout the ages.

Meanwhile, Fuxi was even more puzzled.

Oh? Whom should we seek?!

This time, Nüwa gave no further reply, merely gazing toward the western heavens and earth.

Chen Ku!

Correct!

At this moment, Nüwa's heart involuntarily conjured the image of Chen Ku.

Spatial law, profound and unfathomable!

In the present age, those who master this Dao can be said to be exceedingly few.

The most renowned among them is undoubtedly Di Jiang.

However, Nüwa clearly knows that Di Jiang is absolutely impossible to come to Lu Ya's aid.

Not to mention that the two sides have already been mortal enemies.

Furthermore, Nüwa's earlier intervention has already aroused hatred and anger among the Twelve Ancestral Witches and others.

If she were to go to the Wu Clan, she would not only fail to save Lu Ya, but might also provoke a dispute.

Apart from Di Jiang, only Chen Ku remains.

The latter likewise wields a mysterious and unfathomable spatial power.

And having displayed it several times, it has left all beings of the primordial world shocked and filled with longing.

Even a sage, if not using the power of the Heavenly Dao, would still fall somewhat short.

Now, only Chen Ku alone can possibly resolve the spatial power, allowing Lu Ya to awaken unharmed.

Having reached this thought, Nüwa spoke no more.

She turned and gave Fuxi a few instructions.

Then she unleashed a sage's mighty power, enveloping Lu Ya.

Immediately, Nüwa's figure fluttered as she rushed toward the western heavens and earth.

Elsewhere!

Regarding the request made to Nüwa by Di Jun and Taiyi and others, Chen Ku had no knowledge.

At present, Jieyin, Zhunti, Chen Ku, and Hong Yun, among others, remain on the battlefield and have not departed.

After a long while, the boundless merit finally descended completely.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and Chen Ku also received a small share.

But seven or eight tenths of it all fell into Hong Yun's body.

After all, this time they were precisely to let Hong Yun reap merit.

Seeing this, the three all wore smiles, devoid of any jealousy.

Hong Yun, having absorbed the merit, needed no prompting; his body shone with radiance, his qi and blood surging.

Compared to before, his cultivation deepened further, and his oppressive presence grew even more astonishing.

"Good, excellent!"

"This humble Daoist thanks the two sages and thanks fellow Daoist Chen Ku."

"Having today obtained such vast merit, the distance to proving the Dao and becoming a sage seems to have narrowed further."

Hong Yun opened his eyes, faced Jieyin, Zhunti, and the three, and bowed in salute.

Even toward Chen Ku, he performed the same great salute, his words even more grateful.

This scene left all beings secretly clicking their tongues.

As a junior, to be bowed to by Hong Yun, a top-tier primordial great ability, with sincere thanks—

Looking over heaven and earth, Chen Ku is probably unparalleled since ancient times.

But after a moment's thought, all beings also felt relieved.

This bow, Chen Ku deserves.

Anyone can see that although Chen Ku is nominally a Buddhist disciple, his every move and action can be said to be the third figure among Buddhists, second only to the two sages Jieyin and Zhunti.

And all he has done is also intentionally "nurturing" Hong Yun.

Such a claim, when first heard, sounds extremely heaven-defying.

Yet upon careful consideration, it is beyond doubt.

As the saying goes, the accomplished become teachers.

Therefore, Hong Yun's bow is entirely natural.

At once, all beings looked toward Hong Yun, not only without the slightest contempt, but filled with admiration.

Asking themselves, if they were placed in Hong Yun's position, they would surely likewise revere Chen Ku.

In the field, regarding Hong Yun's bow of thanks, Jieyin and Zhunti smiled and nodded.

And Chen Ku opened his mouth, speaking softly:

"Hehe, fellow Daoist Hong Yun, no need to be polite!"

"But today's such merit, after all, is still a little short, unable to let fellow Daoist become a sage in one go."

"Ah... suffering, suffering......"

By this time, Chen Ku still did not forget to utter a few words of suffering.

Hearing this, all beings felt a black line across their heads.

This brat, truly has insufficient human heart to swallow an elephant.

Infuriating!

So infuriating!

Of course, although Chen Ku's words are thus, his brows and eyes are likewise full of smiles.

Clearly, he is already quite satisfied with this harvest.

Afterward, the few people said no more.

Merit has been fully reaped; several people immediately set out, returning to the Western realm.

Soon, the four reappeared at the foot of Sumeru Mountain.

However, upon returning, everyone's eyes narrowed as they saw Nüwa, who had long been waiting there.

"Senior Sister Nüwa!!"

"Uncle Nüwa!!"

Jieyin Zhunti, as well as Chen Ku, exclaimed in unison in low voices, full of surprise.

Immediately afterward, Jieyin Zhunti's face involuntarily darkened slightly.

They had not forgotten how, back then, the Yao Court schemed against Hongyun and Chen Ku, while Nüwa unleashed the Map of Mountains and Rivers to restrain the two of them.

Chen Ku, on the other hand, remained rather calm, simply feeling surprised and not understanding why Nüwa had suddenly descended to the Western realm.

Seeing the astonished expressions on Jieyin Zhunti and the others, Nüwa seemed to have anticipated this.

She smiled faintly and spoke softly:

"I never expected the Western realm to be so flourishing now."

"This palace rarely manifests; today I have truly broadened my horizons."

"The two junior martial brothers and Chen Ku, my nephew-disciple, have managed to revive the Western realm—truly making this palace look at you anew."

As she spoke, Nüwa surveyed the Western realm.

These words came from the heart.

In fact, in Nüwa's impression, she had still thought the Western realm remained as barren and desolate as it once was.

Thus, upon her earlier descent and witnessing all that lay before her, Nüwa was utterly stunned.

That is why she could not help but utter such praise and lament.

Hearing Nüwa's words, Jieyin Zhunti gave no definite reply, but instead asked:

"I do not know why Senior Sister Nüwa has come—what business brings you here?!"

Jieyin Zhunti naturally would not think that Nüwa came merely to see how flourishing the Western realm is.

And Nüwa did not mind Jieyin's bluntness.

She then turned her gaze to Chen Ku.

"This palace's journey is to seek Chen Ku, my nephew-disciple."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku was momentarily dazed.