Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect-Chapter 37 [Nothing but Fairness]

Nuwa had also heard Xuanqing’s sighs. In fact, as the Heavenly Dao Saint, she saw more than others and knew that the Witch and Demon Clans had incurred the wrath of many and were now on the brink of being forsaken by the Heavenly Dao, liable to be struck down at any moment.

Therefore, she had advised Fu Xi to leave the Heavenly Court and find a way to sever the karmic ties with the Demon Clan.

But Fu Xi felt that since the will of the people is the prevailing trend, as long as the Demon Clan could unite the Primordial World and gather infinite destiny, the natural course of the Heavenly Dao would favor the Demon Clan.

The two had also debated this several times.

Unfortunately, both of them had strong opinions, and neither could convince the other...

A glimmer shone in her beautiful eyes as she looked towards Xuanqing, "The hearts of people are fickle, sometimes good, sometimes not. What kind of Heavenly Dao do you think can lead all beings?"

That’s right!

She also felt something was not quite right. In her view, it should be the Heavenly Dao that leads the beings, not the Heavenly Dao being swayed by the will of the beings.

"The Great Dao is shapeless, it births heaven and earth; the Great Dao has no sentiment, it operates the sun and the moon; the Great Dao is nameless, it nourishes all things!"

Xuanqing thought for a moment and said, "The Heavenly Dao in my heart should be close to the Great Dao. In my opinion, the Heavenly Dao need not cater to the will of beings, nor should it interfere with the choices of beings! It only needs to maintain the basic operations of the world, while stopping acts that harm the world, like Luo Hou’s!"

The absence of a strong influence from the Heavenly Dao is the best form of Heavenly Dao. If the future were unchanging, or only catered to the wills of some beings, the future would become stagnant, and the Primordial World would inevitably decline.

In Xuanqing’s view, the Heavenly Dao only needed to run like a program, even if evolution was needed, it should not evolve directly towards what the beings expect. It needs someone to help it find balance, balancing the basic operational laws of the world and the cravings in the hearts of the Primordial beings.

If the thoughts of the beings are good, It can adopt them. If the thoughts of the beings are harmful to the world’s development, It need not cater to their will.

What It needs is a nucleus to help It weigh the pros and cons, not a Daoist Ancestor who conforms to the Dao.

"You, a mere Taiyi, have thought quite a lot!" Nuwa laughed, and then took out a Spiritual Treasure, saying, "I will not interfere with the course of the Heavenly Dao nor will I contaminate myself with karma, but I can lend you a Magic Treasure to use. Whether or not you can rewrite the future and lead the course of the Heavenly Dao in a new direction depends on your abilities!"

It was a scroll-like Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, within which the mountains and rivers of the Primordial World were faintly visible, and the Four Seas and Eight Desolates emitted an aura of boundlessness.

"Mountain and River Map!"

Xuanqing exclaimed in surprise.

This Innate Spiritual Treasure was undoubtedly one of the strongest in Nuwa’s possession, rivaled only by a few like the Treasure Lotus Lamp and the Red Embroidery Ball.

He didn’t understand; wasn’t Nuwa planning to remain an observer? Why had she suddenly changed her mind?

As if guessing his thoughts, Nuwa spoke slowly, "This treasure is only being lent to you by this palace, just as the Innate Gourd obtained from Buzhou Mountain was lent to the Demon Emperor Emperor Jun for the refinement of the Evil Summoning Banner. For fairness, since this palace has lent a Spiritual Treasure to the Demon Clan, it is only natural that I should lend one to the Human Race too!"

"Emperor Jun used the Evil Summoning Banner to gather the Demon Clan and amass momentum; this palace did not interject. Whatever you choose to do with the Mountain and River Map, this palace will also not intervene!"

"If you invoke karma, you bear the consequences yourself!"

"Of course, when Emperor Jun returns the Evil Summoning Banner, I shall also reclaim the Mountain and River Map!"

It must be said, the excuse Nuwa had found was excellent, lending the Mountain and River Map to Xuanqing was merely a means for her to correct the aid she provided to the Demon Clan.

Apart from fairness, it’s still about fairness; no one could utter half a word of objection!

"Thank you, Lady!"

Xuanqing immediately expressed his gratitude.

Although Nuwa claimed it was about fairness, he understood that she had been moved by his arguments and was willing to lend some support to his endeavor.

And with a breakthrough, some matters became much easier to handle.

"Ahem!"

Xuanqing couldn’t help but cough lightly, shamelessly saying, "Lady’s great kindness, your child shall repay like the spring that responds to rain. Only, your child has yet another immodest request!"

"No, two!"

"I hope the Lady will grant them!"

Nuwa slightly furrowed her brows, seemingly not expecting Xuanqing to be so troublesome, and immediately waved a gust of clear wind: "Since you’ve already said it’s an unreasonable request, then let’s drop it!"

In an instant, Xuanqing felt the world spin around him, and a surge of the power of space-time enveloped him. When he opened his eyes again, he was back in the Earth Pulse where he originally was.

"Lady!"

He tried to call out, but Nuwa had no desire to pay him any attention. Only a roll of the "Mountain and River Map," traveling through space-time with incredible precision, landed before him in the void.

A woman’s heart is an unfathomable mystery!

Xuanqing didn’t understand. Why had the genial Nuwa suddenly changed her face?

He still wanted to ask her for two favors!

"Alas!"

Xuanqing couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

The things he was asking for were not difficult at all. He hoped that Nuwa would imprint a portion of the Innate Spiritual Treasure Dao Essence in her possession onto his spiritual platform.

In addition, he wanted to inquire if she could return the "Flask of Yin and Yang Essence," which he obtained from the Golden Winged Great Roc, back to the original "Innate Yin Yang Qi."

These two matters would not affect the greater scheme of Heavenly Dao and only concerned Xuanqing’s cultivation. By all means, they shouldn’t cause her to accrue any karmic retribution.

But unexpectedly, Nuwa changed her attitude abruptly and cast him out of Taixu Heaven!

"Forget it!"

"We’ll talk about it later!"

As Xuanqing put away the "Mountain and River Map," he comforted himself that once his cultivation improved, he would have another chance to meet with Nuwa proactively, wouldn’t he?

Furthermore, with the "Mountain and River Map" in his hands, if she wanted to retrieve the treasure in the future, she would inevitably have to interact with Xuanqing!

The Innate Spiritual Treasure Dao Essence in his own spiritual platform numbered in the hundreds, and he hadn’t even comprehended half of them. He temporarily didn’t lack the Innate Spiritual Treasure Dao Essence from Nuwa’s possession.

As for the matter of turning the "Flask of Yin and Yang Essence" back into the "Innate Yin Yang Qi," he could seek assistance from the Tongtian Sect Master once he returned to Kunlun Mountain.

No rush!

Xuanqing comforted himself in this way.

This trip to Taixu Heaven not only led to a transformation in his power but also allowed him temporary control of the "Mountain and River Map," a Top Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

The gains were already quite substantial!

"The ’Mountain and River Map’ is an Ancient Primordial Map that forms a world within itself. Using the terrain inside as a reference, finding the legendary Wuyi Mountain and Treasure Coin will become much easier!"

Just as Xuanqing was indulging in thoughts of the future, a sudden angry shout came from the void, "Who is this little thief hiding within the territory of the Witch Clan?"

"Not good!"

Xuanqing’s expression changed instantly, and he hastily revealed his identity: "I am Xuanqing, a disciple of Saint Tongtian..."

But before Xuanqing could finish, an incomparably powerful force pierced into the Earth Pulse, charging from left to right, and sent him flying out directly!

Then, a violent blood qi carrying evil Qi slammed into his body, blasting him straight into a nearby mountain.

"Misunderstanding!"

Xuanqing hurriedly shouted, "I am Xuanqing, a disciple of Saint Tongtian, merely passing through this area, I implore the Great Witch Jiufeng to hold off!"

Just now, being transferred back by Nuwa from Taixu Heaven, he had momentarily forgotten to conceal his aura and was unexpectedly detected by Jiufeng, the Great Witch guarding this place!

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It was also fortunate that he had cultivated Daluo’s Dharma Body; otherwise, Jiufeng’s strike would have inflicted serious injury on him.

Upon hearing Xuanqing announce the name of the Saint, Jiufeng also refrained from acting rashly, but watched the now disheveled Xuanqing with a very guarded gaze.

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