The Primordial Era: The Mythical Path Beginning with the Jie Sect

Chapter 33 The Three Sages Arrive, Nuwa Bestows Treasures

Just as Taiyi was venting his frustrations, three figures appeared beside them without them noticing. These figures were like part of the heavens and earth, protected by the laws of the universe and at their command.

These are none other than Yuanshi Tianzun, the leader of the Chan Sect, Tongtian Jiaozhu of the Jie Sect, and Nuwa, the Holy Mother of the Human Race, all six of the Primordial Sages.

The fact that the Tongtian Sect Leader could come must mean he was nearby, since it was right on the doorstep of the Jie Sect's main base in the East Sea.

Yuanshi Tianzun was on good terms with Zhen Yuanzi.

As for Nuwa, it was probably for Taiyi and Kunpeng.

With the arrival of the three saints, Zhou Chen knew that a fight was unlikely to break out.

As expected, Taiyi and the others also noticed the three saints and stopped fighting. However, they did not put away their spiritual treasures and remained wary of each other.

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun sighed softly and said to Zhen Yuanzi:
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun has suffered a calamity, and I am deeply saddened. However, Fellow Daoist Hongyun has not yet attained the Dao. Why should you be so distressed? If the primordial earth veins are damaged, the karmic consequences will be so great that even we cannot bear them. Please reconsider, Fellow Daoist!"

Yuanshi Tianzun reminded Zhen Yuanzi once, then fell silent, ignoring Taiyi and the others. If it weren't for Zhen Yuanzi's presence and the involvement of the primordial earth veins, he wouldn't have come at all.

The Tongtian Sect Leader didn't look at the four people, but instead snorted coldly and said with dissatisfaction.

"You unfilial disciple, your master and elders are still here. Why don't you come and pay your respects?"

Zhou Chen smiled wryly and could only step forward to pay his respects.

"Disciple Zhou Chen pays respects to Martial Uncle, Teacher, and Holy Mother!"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded with a smile, while Tongtian Jiaozhu's lips curled up slightly, a hint of smugness in his expression.

Nuwa, Taiyi, Zhenyuanzi, Kunpeng, and Styx were somewhat surprised. They had all discovered Zhou Chen's presence, but they had always thought he was a great master of the Dao of Space, a fellow Daoist from Zixiao Palace. They never expected him to be a disciple of the Jie Sect.

"Are you human?"

Nuwa found it hard to believe that the human race had only been around for a short time, yet they already possessed the combat power of a great supernatural being.

Zhen Yuanzi, Taiyi, and the others also looked over. Zhen Yuanzi was somewhat surprised, while Taiyi's expression was rather solemn, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes. Styx remained expressionless, seemingly lost in thought.

Kunpeng's gaze kept drifting to the gourd at Zhou Chen's waist, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes. Not only had Zhou Chen's cultivation level risen to the Great Divine Power realm in such a short time, but he also possessed a spiritual treasure of this caliber. How could he not be envious! Taiyi also had a gourd like this, formed from a top-grade innate spiritual root gourd vine, seven in total. This kid's must have been bestowed upon him by the Tongtian Sect Master! The status of a disciple of a sage is truly enviable!
"Reporting to the Holy Mother, Zhou Chen is indeed a human, and is currently a disciple of Master Shangqing, a third-generation disciple of the Xuanmen sect."

Zhou Chen replied respectfully. Leaving aside Nuwa's status as a saint, her very identity as the Holy Mother of Humanity was something Zhou Chen, being of human origin, should treat with utmost respect. Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun smiled slightly, increasingly pleased with Zhou Chen. Tongtian Jiaozhu, on the other hand, frowned but said nothing.

"Oh, you're quite impressive. To have such strength in such a short time, no wonder Senior Brother Yuanshi bestowed the Chaos Gourd upon you."

Nuwa smiled and said that she recognized the gourd at Zhou Chen's waist at a glance. It was the Chaos Gourd of Yuanshi Tianzun, not the Water and Fire Gourd of Tongtian Jiaozhu. Although she was quite surprised, since the two were not on bad terms and had separated, why would she bestow such a high-grade spiritual treasure upon a disciple of the Jie Sect? After all, this was a private matter of the two senior brothers, so she did not ask too much.

“Junior sister, this is the first person under our Sanqing Sect to embark on the path of cultivation. As your senior master, I should show my respect by bestowing this spiritual treasure upon you for the purpose of protecting your path.”

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and explained. From Yuanshi Tianzun's expression, Nuwa could tell that this usually arrogant senior brother was very satisfied with his child.

Although Nuwa wasn't entirely clear about her three senior brothers' affairs, she didn't think much of it, took out five beads, and said:
"You are a human, the first of my children to embark on the path of cultivation. I bestow these Five Elements Spirit Pearls upon you to protect you on your path!"

Zhou Chen did not refuse, but accepted it directly and thanked him respectfully.

"Thank you, Holy Mother, for bestowing this treasure!"

"Yes, visit Nuwa Palace more often when you have time."

Nuwa extended an invitation with a smile. She also liked Zhou Chen, this great human being, very much. After all, her child had achieved something, and as a mother, she was proud of him.

"Yes, ma'am."

Zhou Chen readily agreed. Regardless of anything else, he couldn't refuse Nuwa's status as the Holy Mother of the Human Race. Not to mention, Nuwa was one of the Six Sages of Heaven and Zhou Chen's senior uncle.

Tongtian Jiaozhu's expression was rather unpleasant. This little rascal was quite popular. First, his senior brother Yuanshi, who disliked the disciples of the Jie Sect, bestowed a treasure upon him, and then his junior sister Nuwa did too. Although his reasons were quite valid, it still gave the impression that he was trying to steal his disciple. Moreover, the little rascal's words were also problematic. He didn't mention the Jie Sect at all—the Shangqing Sect, the Xuanmen, and the three generations of disciples. But with his senior brother Yuanshi and junior sister Nuwa present, Tongtian couldn't say anything and could only forcibly shift his gaze to Zhenyuanzi and the others.

"Fellow Daoists, the Primordial Purple Qi has now disappeared into the world. If you wish to obtain it, you can only wait for the opportune moment. Your fighting here will inevitably create negative karma and harm yourselves, making it a losing proposition. It is best to retreat!"

Tongtian spoke in a deep voice, his tone not very friendly, but his meaning was clear. As for his tone, it was already good enough that he hadn't attacked them. This was the East Sea, right at the gates of the Jie Sect's main base. Fighting on their doorstep—if the East Sea hadn't been the territory of the Dragon Clan, which Tongtian disdained to seize, it would have been Jie Sect's territory. Although he hadn't said it explicitly, the people of the prehistoric world implicitly acknowledged that the East Sea belonged to Jie Sect. The fact that Tongtian hadn't directly attacked them this time was already a sign of respect.

This explains why the Tongtian Sect Leader is straightforward and doesn't pay much attention to rules. If he were to go to Kunlun Mountain, he would probably experience firsthand whether the Pangu Banner, one of the most precious treasures of creation, has the power to tear apart chaos, shatter spacetime, control all laws, and create the world.

As for the Supreme Sage, although he cultivates the Way of Non-Action, he will not hold back against anyone who challenges his sagely authority. Nuwa is another story, as her Daoist temple is located in Chaos. As for the Two Western Sages, these two will absolutely not appear. After all, this concerns Hongyun, and they owe him a great debt of karma. What would they do if they came out? Avenge Hongyun?

Putting aside whether it's even possible, given their identities, it's difficult for them to take action. Taiyi is the Eastern Emperor of the demon race, Kunpeng is the Demon Master, and Styx is the Lord of the Blood Sea—each of them possesses immense fortune.

Not to mention the demon race's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array, which is incompatible with the Styx River's Blood Sea and its immortality. Whether they can win is hard to say, but if they do fight, the outcome will be bleak. Why would the two shrewd sages of the West get involved in such a thankless and arduous task?
(End of this chapter)