Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

After parting ways with Jieyin and Zhunti, Xu Qing began to think about where he could obtain suitable treasures. Most of the treasures he possessed were offensive and defensive magic weapons, but none of them could sustain the Red Cloud True Spirit.

In the primordial chaos, the Creation Lotus was destroyed.

Among the top-grade magical treasures related to the nurturing of life, he could only think of Nuwa's Mountain and River Map and the Demon Refining Pot, but neither of these treasures was primarily for nurturing life, and their life force was not strong enough.

Ginseng fruit and peaches are full of vitality, but a single one is not of high enough quality.

Perhaps we could try feeding the "Mountains and Rivers Map" with ginseng fruit and see if it works.

After some deliberation, Xu Qing tentatively decided on a plan: first, go to Wuzhuang Temple to retrieve some ginseng fruits, and then go to Nuwa Palace to find Nuwa.

They traveled in silence. Xu Qing sat on the red lotus and transformed into a streak of red light, flying towards Wuzhuang Temple.

Several more years passed, and from afar, Xu Qing saw Wuzhuang Temple. The core area was protected by Zhen Yuanzi's restrictions, and it still exuded an ethereal aura.

Outside, there was a faint demonic aura, probably from about a hundred small demons who had reached the Qi Refining stage, as well as some spiritual energy from plants and trees. These small demons were all spiritual plants that had taken human form.

He shook his head, feeling a little sorry for Zhen Yuanzi. He released his aura, and the little demons scattered like birds and beasts. He flew down and walked into Wuzhuang Temple.

After breaking through the barrier and taking more than a dozen ginseng fruits, Xu Qing left again and flew towards Buzhou Mountain.

This time, it only took less than a year. When he arrived at the foot of Buzhou Mountain, he even took the time to visit the Pangu Temple of the Wu Clan.

According to Xuanming, the twelve ancestral witches now work in pairs, two pairs at a time, taking turns to go to the west to repair the earth veins, while the rest stay in the Pangu Palace to guard their clansmen.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, Fellow Daoist Fuxi, are you here? This humble Daoist is Xuqing, and I have something to discuss with you."

Upon arriving at the entrance of Nuwa Palace, Xu Qing called out.

"Fellow Daoist Xuqing, please come in. My elder brother has gone to the Heavenly Court, and I am all alone here now."

Before long, the door opened automatically, and a gentle, clear voice came from inside. The voice was undeniably pleasant, but the tone was quite calm.

"I wonder what brings you here, my friend."

Nuwa was not the original form, but rather a human with human body and legs, sitting on a stone bench, pouring Xu Qing a cup of tea.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. My purpose in coming here is not for my own sake, but for yours."

Xu Qing tried to take the initiative.

"What do you mean?"

Nuwa's tone remained indifferent.

"You and your elder brother Fuxi have always been inseparable. Back in Zixiao Palace, it was he who helped you to settle down on a futon and become the Dao Ancestor's closed-door disciple."

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa is by no means a person of indifference by nature. Why then did your brother go to the Heavenly Court to wade into the muddy waters, while you stayed behind in the Nuwa Palace?"

Based on information from his past life and his current discoveries, Xu Qing has already deduced Nuwa's mindset with a high degree of accuracy.

Upon hearing this, Nuwa fell silent. She was naturally indifferent to worldly affairs, but she could never truly let go of her worries about this elder brother.

Seeing that Nuwa remained silent, Xu Qing spoke again.

"Fellow Daoist, do you not have a high opinion of the Heavenly Court established by Di Jun and Tai Yi?"

"Emperor Jun is autocratic and Taiyi is arrogant and aloof; neither of them are good rulers. Moreover, the Dao Ancestor has already named the Eastern King Duke as the leader of the Hundred Immortals."

Unfortunately, my elder brother was too competitive. He was moved when he heard that the Heavenly Court's fortune could accelerate cultivation. I knew perfectly well that he just didn't want to fall behind me.

Even now, he still sees me as that little sister who needs protection, and he can't accept being the one being protected.

Nuwa sighed deeply, and unknowingly opened her heart.

"But the Demon Court has already become very powerful, and it has clashed with the Heavenly Court of Yingzhou many times, yet the Dao Ancestor has not made a move."

Xu Qing took a sip of tea and spoke again.

"The Dao Ancestor's naming of the Eastern King Duke does not mean he supports the Eastern King Duke becoming the ruler of the Heavenly Court, but rather that he does not support Di Jun becoming the Demon Emperor."

Nuwa opened up, revealing that Fuxi had set up a formation in the Nuwa Palace to conceal heavenly secrets, and that she had seen through Hongjun's thoughts in a single sentence.

"So, you're worried about the witch clan?"

Xu Qing understood.

"Yes, there have been constant frictions between the demon race and the witch race over the years. The ancestral witches are powerful and have the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation. Without the support of the Dao Ancestor, Emperor Jun cannot hold his position in this Heavenly Court."

"Since that's the case, why not lend a helping hand?"

"When the Dao Ancestor accepted his disciples, he sent a message clearly instructing us not to interfere in the conflict between the witches and demons."

The "we" here refers to the six fellow disciples, but Xu Qing had never mentioned this to the Three Pure Ones.

"The Wu tribe owes me several favors. I am willing to persuade them during the great war to protect your brother and I wish to borrow your Mountain and River Map."

"Do you have any proof?"

Xu Qing told Nuwa about the western ley lines, and then went with Nuwa to the Wu tribe to confirm it again. They received confirmation from Xuanming, and the two then returned to Nuwa Palace.

"Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist. This Map of Mountains and Rivers was bestowed upon me by my master, and I have no right to give it to you. I will borrow it until the end of the Lich War. I wonder if it will be enough for you?"

Upon returning to the Nuwa Palace, Nuwa revealed her true form and bowed to Xu Qing again, her gratitude overflowing.

Of course, it's enough. Houtu's transformation into a reincarnation will happen before the war between the witches and demons. At that time, Hongyun can be reincarnated and will no longer need this Mountain and River Map.

"That's enough, fellow Daoist, no need for thanks. We're simply taking what we need."

Xu Qing returned the greeting.

Xu Qing then explained the purpose to Nuwa and asked if he could lend it to Zhen Yuanzi.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun has done many good deeds, yet he has suffered this misfortune. I am deeply saddened by this. I had always intended to help him, and besides, the Map of Mountains and Rivers has already been promised to be lent to you, so of course I am willing to lend it to you."

Here are some spirit wines, not as miraculous as ginseng fruit, but they still have some effects. I hope you can give them to Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi for me. Consider it a toast to the first red cloud in the world.

As she spoke, Nuwa took out several jars of spirit wine, saying that it was not as good as ginseng fruit, but that was just her being modest.

Even though the raw materials are inferior, after her refining, they are now rich in vitality and have surpassed them by several points. These few jars of spirit wine can save dozens of ginseng fruits.

"I thank you on behalf of Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

Xu Qing carefully put away the spirit wine and the map of mountains and rivers, and then flew westward.

Even Xu Qing himself didn't expect things to go so smoothly, and he was quite happy along the way.

Meanwhile, in the Lingxiao Palace.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi, with your joining us, the strength of our Heavenly Court has greatly increased."

Emperor Jun, dressed in a nine-dragon imperial robe, held Fuxi's hand with an eager expression, which made Taiyi somewhat jealous.

Kunpeng, meanwhile, was playing with the Netherworld Gourd and the Yin Banana. During the battle at the Treasure Dividing Cliff, he had borrowed these two treasures from the Styx River under the pretext of having no magic weapons.

Styx initially only wanted to hold off Zhen Yuanzi, who was not good at killing, so he lent it out. Now that Styx is dead and his treasure is unclaimed, it has become Kunpeng's, and the refining process has just been completed.

"Demon Emperor, the Heavenly Court is currently enjoying great fortune. Joining the Heavenly Court would be the right path for me."

"Very well, since you have said so, I, Di Jun, will never let you down. One day, the Heavenly Court will surely unify the prehistoric world, and you and I will become saints together."

The following day, the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race announced to the world that Fuxi would be the third emperor of the Heavenly Court.

He was on equal footing with the Demon Emperor Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and the Demon Master Kunpeng, jointly commanding all demons, and was known as Xihuang.