Chapter 75: Becoming a Disciple of Nuwa

Even Ye Ruoshui, let alone Qin Shu, looked at Qin Gui with envy.

A high-grade native spirit treasure? She didn’t have one of those.

Only the god souls of artifact God Soul from the God Soul Continent, after falling into the Abyss and transforming into a Mixuan Supreme Immortal—also known as a Supreme Being—could form such treasures when their life essence was plundered upon death.

They were incredibly rare.

Alternatively, one could create their own lifebound native spirit treasure.

For example, Ye Ruoshui’s own Spiritual Soul, the Nine Heavens Milky Way, could be manifested into a celestial silk spirit treasure of mid-grade quality.

However, it wasn’t an artifact God Soul, so the power of the manifested native spirit treasure would be weaker than one formed by an artifact God Soul.

But as a qi spiritual soul, aside from manifesting spirit treasures, they could also form inherent divine abilities. The power unleashed by these abilities wouldn’t be inferior to wielding a mid-grade native spirit treasure.

In truth, among the three types of spiritual souls at the same level, there was no inherent superiority or inferiority. It mostly depended on their wielder.

Qin Gui reached out to grasp the Mixuan Hammer, but Venerable Zhenwu stopped him. “Hold on. You cannot yet bear its weight. Allow this master to lend you a hand.”

With that, a chaotic yet radiant glow struck both Qin Gui and the Mixuan Hammer, binding them together.

“Now, manifest your spiritual soul.”

“Yes!” Qin Gui didn’t hesitate, summoning the immense spiritual soul of the Heaven-Spanning Giant Tortoise.

Despite being stored within his sea of consciousness, the Heaven-Spanning Giant Tortoise still occupied a significant portion of space upon re-emergence.

Following the light, it opened its mouth and sucked in the Primordial Chaos Hammer.

This act completed the initial process of bond formation.

Venerable Zhenwu said, “Disciple, with your current cultivation, you cannot fully utilize this artifact. However, you can manifest and use its form. Give it a try.”

“Understood, Master!”

Qin Gui, already eager to test the hammer, now had explicit permission. With a wave of black light from his hands, he began to shape his condensed vital energy. A pair of Primordial Chaos Hammers materialized.

Glancing around, he realized he had no target for experimentation.

With a flick of Venerable Zhenwu’s hand, an ice statue appeared before him. “This ice humanoid possesses the body strength equivalent to a second-rank monster. Try it out.”

Without hesitation, Qin Gui struck the ice humanoid with his hammer.

The ice humanoid shattered instantly, completely unable to withstand the blow.

From the observation platform, Qin Shu noticed a black light emanating when the Primordial Chaos Hammer struck the ice humanoid. This light contrasted sharply with the Fortune Force; it was pure destructive essence.

Qin Gui, quite satisfied with the display of power from the Primordial Chaos Hammer, focused his mind. The tangible form of the hammer disintegrated back into vital energy, which he then reabsorbed into his body.

“Follow this venerable one to the cultivation grounds beyond the heavens,” Zhenwu Heavenly Venerable said.

Qin Gui hesitated, turning to look at his parents and Qin Shu.

“Go,” Qin Shu said. “There are people here who will look after the family. Don’t worry about us.”

Zhenwu nodded approvingly at Qin Shu, then swept up Qin Gui, saying, “Fellow Daoists, this venerable one takes his leave.”

The two figures transformed into light and departed.

Seeing Zhenwu Heavenly Venerable leave, the other thirteen Heavenly Venerables followed suit.

Xihe looked at Nüwa. “Big sis, you’re not leaving?”

“I’ve encountered a young man with whom I have a fateful connection,” Nüwa said, smiling as she looked at Qin Shu. She waved him over. “Come here, dear.”

Qin Shu descended from the dais and bowed to Nüwa. “Greetings, Lady Nüwa.”

Nüwa asked, “We share a cultivation in fortune force. Would you be willing to take me as your master?”

Having the opportunity to cling to such a massive golden thigh—should I accept?

Of course he should! Qin Shu didn’t hesitate for a moment, bowing again. “This disciple offers greetings to his master.”

“Excellent!” Nüwa said with a small smile. “Now, summon the life-saving doll you possess.”

Qin Shu’s heart stirred. He wondered how Nüwa knew about such a thing, but he still produced the Nine Lives Doll.

“This is a byproduct of my creation of humans, which I abandoned years ago. Who would’ve expected it to come into your hands? As for you, you already have the most suitable magical weapon and spell artifacts for you. Then listen, my apprentice, there is one thing I can bestow upon you: a body that doesn’t die.”

With that, a drop of immensely potent life essence emerged from her chest, and she placed it on the forehead of the Nine Lives Doll.

“Please do the same,” she said.

Qin Shu nodded, and with some effort, he also squeezed out a drop of life essence. He placed it precisely on the forehead of the doll.

Instantly, the Nine Lives Doll began to emit a gentle, azure glow, transforming into a miniature version of Qin Shu himself.

“Now, it has become an Undying Doll,” Nüwa explained with a smile. “Whether in the God Soul Continent or even the Abyss, it will substitute for your death. Henceforth, be brave in your endeavors; there’s no need to be timid or hesitant.”

Qin Shu responded respectfully, “This disciple will bear this in mind.”

Nüwa patted his shoulder. “There’s no need to pass down cultivation techniques to you. I’m sure you have the most suitable method for yourself. Strive for excellence, and remember, your master will await you in the Heaven Beyond.”

Qin Shu declared, “This disciple will surely not disappoint your expectations, honored master.”

Nüwa nodded contentedly and was about to leave when Xihe called out, “Wait! Elder sister, your disciple is also half of mine. Surely I must offer some sort of greeting gift.”

With that, she waved her hand through the air, shaping a flood bell using spacetime force.

“This can be considered a copy of the Chaos Bell, meant to protect you.”

Gift for the end?

What an auspicious name! Qin Shu silently balked internally but still reached out respectfully to receive it, expressing his gratitude.

“If Xihe has given you a gift, we cannot be stingy either,” the Yellow-robed Heavenly Venerable said. “I am your Houtu-shishu. The ‘end’ implication of Xihe-shishu’s present is not quite suitable, so I will help wash it away.”

As he spoke, she too gestured through the air, forming a small Six Paths of Samsara disc using the power of reincarnation.

“This is the divine ability of the Six Paths of Samsara, use it well.”

Qin Shu performed another bow. “Many thanks to Houtu-shishu.”

Lastly, Wangshu smiled warmly at him and directly produced a pair of spiritual treasures. “These are the Golden Wheels of Sun and Moon. Since I have no plans to accept disciples, I give them to you for self-defense.”

Xihe looked at Wangshu in astonishment; this gift seemed a bit too lavish.

Nüwa explained, “These are top-grade innate spirit treasures. Since they are given by Wangshu-shishu, you should accept them.”

Qin Shu was momentarily stunned by this extravagant gift. Isn’t this a bit too generous? After a moment, he composed himself and respectfully accepted it, saying, “Many thanks to Wangshu-shishu.”

Having found one master and received four welcome gifts, he wasn’t sure what else to say.

Nüwa cast a deep look at Wangshu before turning to Qin Shu. “Very well, it’s time we take our leave. Your teacher will wait for you beyond the heavens.”

With that, their figures dispersed.

Ye Ruobing watched Qin Shu standing alone and inwardly screamed, Alliance! We must form an alliance.

Ye Ruoshui gazed at Qin Shu with mixed emotions. She had already held him in high regard, but after witnessing Wangshu’s display, she realized she may have underestimated him.

Wangshu bore another title: the Heavenly Venerable of Destiny.

Had he not sensed something extraordinary about Qin Shu, how could he have offered such a pair of top-grade innate spirit treasures?

From the realm above, Nüwa, Houtu, and Xihe promptly sought Wangshu’s explanation for his actions.

Wangshu merely responded with, “It is not yet time to speak of this,” before retiring into secluded cultivation.

After the group of heavenly venerables departed, the awakening ceremony continued, albeit with little left to see.

Qin Shu ascended the dais and asked Ye Ruoshui, “Senior, if you could enlighten me, who are the other heavenly venerables?”