CHAPTER 800: CHAPTER 728: NUWA’S DECISION

"In old times when Buddhism and Judicial Celestial fought against Daughter Country, the Sect Hierarch of Buddhism visited Wa Emperor Heaven, gifting me the heart-connecting golden lock, to aid me in perfecting the Marriage Dao."

Bai Jin quietly remarked below, "Lady, the sudden gift from the Sect Hierarch of Buddhism surely harbors deceit; they are not as generous as they appear!"

"I am aware! I initially thought Buddhism’s schemes were aimed at you, using this treasure to spur my retreat, then strike against you.

Therefore, I feigned retreat, and when Buddhism confronted Great Red Heaven, I also went to intimidate Zhunti.

Upon the conclusion of your matters, I formally commenced retreat, yet unexpectedly, their scheme was tied to Yang Chan."

Bai Jin, moved, said, "Thank you, Lady, your eternal grace is something your disciple cannot repay even with countless lives."

"Do your work well for me, I will not betray your trust."

"Lady, as your disciple in life, I am yours in death as well.

Lady, can you not emerge from seclusion now?"

"Currently, I am in control of the Marriage Dao, once upon this path, there is no return.

Should the Marriage Dao be perfected, the Heavenly Dao of marriage within heaven and earth shall also grow stronger, and as the Heavenly Rules are bound to the Heavenly Dao, unless you surpass me, no one can alter the marriage statute within the Heavenly Rules."

Bai Jin exclaimed, startled, "Lady, does this mean it is the last chance now?"

"With your strength, you cannot change the Heavenly Rules, as they are bound to the Heavenly Dao, hardly a child’s play. It must be planned before acting.

But if I give up perfecting the Marriage Dao, the Heavenly Rules can still be changed in the future, yet I will never have the opportunity to grasp the Marriage Dao again."

Bai Jin’s facial expression shifted twice, solemnly stating, "Lady, this is Buddhism forcing you into a choice, putting you in a dilemma between Dao and your disciple."

"Hmph," Nuwa coldly snorted, saying, "Choosing Yang Chan means forgoing the Marriage Dao.

Choosing the Marriage Dao disturbs my Dao Heart, causing endless harm.

Such tactics cannot be wielded by the Sect Hierarch; certainly Zhunti is causing mischief within."

"Lady, what choice will you make?"

The statue glowed dimly, and Nuwa’s apparition emerged from the light, stepping down the stairs.

Bai Jin immediately rose from the cushion, standing respectfully.

Nuwa approached Bai Jin, saying, "Bai Jin, I have no alternative now! The law of marriage surely matters greatly to me, but the Dao Heart must not be disturbed; I walk not the path of emotionlessness."

"Disciple understands! Lady’s heart is filled with great love and compassion, being the greatest virtue in the Primordial World."

Nuwa’s apparition smiled, nodded, saying, "Bai Jin, you go suppress Yang Chan under Hua Mountain, using the Haotian Tower to shield the Heavenly Secret, as for the New Heavenly Rules, I shall nurture them within Hua Mountain using the Five-Colored Divine Stone."

"Disciples will obey the Lady’s orders."

Bai Jin hesitated for a moment, saying, "Lady, I don’t feel the Heavenly Court needs reformation; the prohibition against Immortal and Mortal offspring is most beneficial, else the world would fall into chaos."

Nuwa calmly said, "The Heavenly Rules need change; they remain too lenient. Since the union of Immortal and Mortal produces Demigods, detrimental to the Three Realms, then enforce new iron laws, forbidding Immortal and Mortal unions."

"This~" Bai Jin said, shocked, hesitantly, "Lady, wouldn’t this cut off many fates?"

Nuwa coldly said, "This is the best choice, halting the birth of Demigods at the source."

"Lady, are there no other ways?

Disciple sees that restricting alone won’t equal streaming guidance; blocking Immortal and Mortal matrimony may spur future calamity."

Nuwa calmly said, "Should I grasp the Marriage Dao, and integrate Creation Dao, I could decree in the Heavenly Dao to forever sever offspring between Immortal and Mortal."

Bai Jin instinctively said, "Reproductive isolation!"

"Exactly, that is the meaning."

Nuwa unwillingly said, "But alas, now the Marriage Dao shall be overlooked."

"Bai Jin, go forth! Completely sever Immortal and Mortal matrimony."

"Disciple takes the command!" Bai Jin bowed deeply and then left the grand hall.

Nuwa’s apparition faded, disappearing.

In the vast void, Nuwa sat on the cloud bed, gazing at the Taoist Dharma Wheel before her, so close yet slipping away, murmuring, "Yang Chan, you have disappointed me! As for Buddhism, we shall settle accounts slowly."

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In the Bird’s Nest, Bai Jin suddenly opened his eyes, muttering, "Fifty Dao evolves forty-nine days, one escapes as a line of life. Now the Lady wishes to seal Immortal and Mortal matrimony completely, without leaving a line; chaos may ensue!"

Bai Jin closed his eyes in contemplation, as a matured Heavenly Emperor must learn to think independently.

To Buddhism, it presented Nuwa a challenge, forcing her to choose between the Marriage Dao and her Dao Heart.

To Nuwa, she opted to retain her Dao Heart, saving Yang Chan, but had to terminate all world Immortal and Mortal unions.

As for the Heavenly Emperor’s young uncle, his task now is to save Yang Chan and amend the Heavenly Rules.

Currently, Nuwa’s established Heavenly Rules are not yet formed; if I can alter the Heavenly Rules in advance, saving Yang Chan, I can also ensure Nuwa continues mastering the Marriage Dao, setting reproductive isolation, Buddhism’s plan would falter.

After a long while, Bai Jin opened his eyes, finally comprehending entirely, realizing the key to breaking the situation lies in changing the Heavenly Rules, but who set the New Heavenly Rules and how, is crucial, murmuring, "These Great Powers’ strategies are too intricate, nearly confounding me."

Bai Jin stood up and walked outside, left the Cultivation Room to enter the kitchen, moments later thousands of coins flew out from the kitchen, forming a golden coin door.

Bai Jin emerged from the kitchen, stepping ahead pushing the golden coin door, disappearing in the Heavenly Court.

In Chaos, outside Great Red Heaven, a golden coin door appeared, the door opened, Bai Jin emerged, exclaiming joyfully, "Disciple seeks audience with the Eldest Uncle!"

"Come in!" An ancient voice responded.

Bai Jin carried a steaming tray into Great Red Heaven, proceeding all the way to the Eight Sceneries Palace’s rear garden.

In the garden’s field, Taishang Saint was watering the immortal flowers like a simple farmer.

Bai Jin carried the tray, placed it on a nearby table, picking out various dishes from the tray, smiling, said, "Master, these are some new culinary creations by your disciple."

Taishang Saint put down the bucket, sniffed the aroma, saying, "Such rich tea fragrance!"

"Your disciple knows Master’s fondness for tea, thus specially developed some tea delicacies, kindly request Master to taste.

Here are Tea-Scented Spicy Lotus Root, Pu’er Tea Stewed Ribs, Longjing Meat Slice Soup, Tea porridge, tea egg, Steamed Tea Blood Spirit Fish, tea smoked eight treasure chicken..."

Taishang Saint took a seat before the table, gazed at the delicacies, smiling and nodding, said, "Looks delightful!"

He picked up chopsticks, grabbed a piece of rib, placed it in his mouth, nodding slightly, said, "Very good!"

"Master’s satisfaction makes your disciple happy."

Taishang chuckled, saying, "Speak now! What brings you to me?"

"Master’s wisdom deep as the Chaos Sea, your disciple seeks Master’s guidance."

Bai Jin promptly recounted all recent events.