abnabooks Chapter 388 Nuwa
Chapter 388 Nuwa
"My mission?" Qin Xiaochuan asked in surprise.
"Indeed," Nuwa replied definitively, but without elaborating further. Instead, she asked, "I left a path to liberation for the Blood Witch Clan, but they have long forgotten their ancient teachings and have instead fallen into an abyss of suffering. Do you know why?"
Without hesitation, Qin Xiaochuan replied, "Because the current Blood Witch Clan members are too self-centered. Excessive self-absorption easily leads to self-isolation, and self-isolation inevitably leads to loneliness."
This was clearly not the answer Nuwa wanted to hear, so she asked again, "That is indeed the reason, but do you understand the root cause?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaochuan thought for a moment and said, "The Blood Witch Clan ultimately evolved from the Human Race. Could it be that the self-awareness of the Human Race influenced the Blood Witch Clan?"
"You are indeed very insightful." Goddess Nuwa nodded approvingly and said, "All things in the universe have Yin and Yang, which are two sides of the same coin. Huaxu is Yang, while Buzhou Realm is Yin. Problems in Huaxu will directly affect Buzhou Realm. Currently, Yin is dominant and Yang is weak in Huaxu, and Yin and Yang are not interacting, which has led to the indifference and selfishness of the people in Crescent City. To solve the problem of the Blood Witch Clan, we must start from Huaxu, the root of the problem."
Qin Xiaochuan frowned and said, "Are you saying there's a problem in Huaxu? But I don't feel anything. Everyone lives in peace and prosperity, and the world seems quite happy. You could even say it's a time of peace and prosperity. How can you talk about yin prevailing over yang?"
Nuwa sighed softly before saying, "The changes of Yin and Yang are extremely mysterious, and only those with great power can perceive them. However, they are not without traces. In human affairs, the changes of Yin and Yang manifest as the way of husband and wife. If Yin and Yang are out of order, then husband and wife will be at odds, and men and women will be at odds."
Qin Xiaochuan carefully considered Nuwa's words and felt they made some sense, so he asked again, "Why did the Yin and Yang become disordered, Nuwa?"
Nuwa lowered her eyes and said, "All things in the world are created by the mind. The changes of Yin and Yang in the human heart are the principles of Heaven and desires, spirit and matter. The balance between the two is the way of the sages. Among them, men represent the Way of Heaven and spiritual pursuits. If men indulge in desires and live only for material things, then the Yang energy will naturally weaken. Women represent desires and material things, which are Yin energy. Yin energy is the outward manifestation of Yang energy and is naturally guided by men. If men become materialistic, then women will follow suit, which will further strengthen Yin energy. Therefore, Yang declines first, and Yin can flourish. Men weaken first, and women must become strong. When Yang flourishes, Yin will naturally decline. Your mission is to harmonize Yin and Yang. You must reshape the Way of Heaven, let Yang energy return to its place, and let men regain their proper integrity and backbone."
"Me?" Qin Xiaochuan could hardly believe his ears, and said with a wry smile, "What have I done to deserve such a heavy responsibility?"
"It has to be you." Nuwa replied with great certainty. "Your journey to this point is no accident, but a deliberate arrangement by the Heavenly Dao. It was also a grand vow you made in your previous life."
"My past life?" Qin Xiaochuan murmured to himself. He and Guo Shiyi exchanged a glance, both recalling the scene they saw in the last room of the illusion. He could now understand why the previous Blood Witch King had to commit suicide. Given his Blood Witch clan identity, it would be difficult to solve the problems in Huaxu. However, thinking of the mission mentioned by Nuwa, he still felt helpless and couldn't help but ask, "Modern society is a commercial society. The mainstream pursuit is material wealth and profit. Whether man or woman, it's hard not to pursue material things in this society. How can I possibly harmonize Yin and Yang?"
"Indeed, the key to avoiding this disaster is to awaken people's hearts. The path to human self-redemption lies only within one's own heart, not elsewhere." Nuwa paused here before continuing, "This is the thousandth blood moon. After the blood moon, the demon race will inevitably invade Huaxu."
Qin Xiaochuan was startled upon hearing this. Was the prophecy spoken by the wise monk about to come true so soon? He couldn't help but ask, "Is it necessary for the demon race to invade Huaxu?"
"Only disasters can awaken humanity; otherwise, they will forever live in their own self-consciousness. The invasion of the demon race is a revelation from Heaven to humanity. This is precisely your opportunity, and also humanity's opportunity."
"What will happen when the demon race invades Huaxu? Can humans resist the demon race's invasion?" Qin Xiaochuan asked worriedly.
"That depends on humanity's choices. Humanity's true enemy is not the demon race." Nuwa paused, then suddenly asked, "You should have been to the Land of Witchcraft Origin, right?"
"I've been there," Qin Xiaochuan replied truthfully.
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Nuwa lowered her eyes with pity and said, "Then you must have witnessed their former glory. What do you think led to their downfall?"
Qin Xiaochuan and Han Kexin had discussed this issue back in the Land of Witches. At that time, Han Kexin concluded with the eight words "losing the Way and acting recklessly, indulging in extravagance and debauchery." However, Qin Xiaochuan now had a new understanding. He said, "I think the main reason is the huge gap between the rich and the poor. Although civilization has developed to its peak and technology has also developed to its peak, the benefits brought by technology are in the hands of a few people, and have even become a tool for plundering the wealth of the lower class. The people at the top are indulging in extravagance and debauchery, while the people at the bottom have not even solved their basic problems of food, clothing, shelter and transportation. How can such a society not be divided? I think it is inevitable that black and white will be reversed and yin and yang will be disordered."
"That's right, you understand it well. This is the inevitable result of the development of material civilization to its extreme. As I just told you, material civilization is the representative of yin energy. Without the inner guidance of spiritual civilization, pure material civilization will inevitably lead to destruction. Therefore, the future fate of mankind depends entirely on mankind's own choices. As the ancient sages said, 'Hold to both ends and use the middle.' This is the soul of Huaxu civilization and should never be abandoned."
Qin Xiaochuan finally understood Nuwa's words. He suddenly felt a great pressure on his shoulders and couldn't help but ask, "I understand the principle, but how do I actually do it?"
Nuwa raised her gaze, seemingly looking into the distance, or perhaps into the distant future. She said softly, "The orthodox tradition has been lost, and the Heavenly Way is blocked. What you must do is to reshape the Heavenly Way and re-establish the Qian position."
"Could you be more specific? At least let me know where to start." Qin Xiaochuan frowned and gave a helpless, bitter smile.
"Heavenly secrets cannot be fully revealed. You will need to explore the specific path yourself. I can only give you some inspiration and guidance. In ancient times, Taihao Fuxi attained sainthood through self-enlightenment and established the belief in the Way of Heaven, which has been passed down to this day. If you want to continue the lineage, you must trace back to the source."
Although Nuwa's words were still vague, Qin Xiaochuan had gained some direction. He bowed deeply to Nuwa and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Nuwa." Then he asked a question that was gradually taking shape in his mind, "After experiencing so many things, I understand that the operation of this world is actually a pre-written script. It seems that the Heavenly Dao has its own will. I would like to ask Nuwa to enlighten me further: what is the ultimate purpose of the Heavenly Dao's actions?"
Nuwa raised her eyes and glanced at him. After a moment, she slowly said, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Knowing these things is meaningless to you now. You will naturally understand when you cultivate to the point of becoming a god."
"Cultivate to become a god?" Qin Xiaochuan exclaimed in shock. "Is it possible for us humans to cultivate to become gods?"
"All things in heaven and earth are originally one, without distinction. Gods and humans are also no different; they are all merely executors of the Way of Heaven." Nuwa replied noncommittally, "Alright, my explanation is finished. You should return to the real world. The people there are still waiting for you. The demon army has already besieged the city. The real journey you are about to embark on has only just begun."
"An army of demonic beasts?" Qin Xiaochuan was shocked again; he hadn't expected this to happen.
"You need to drive them away; it is your duty," Nuwa said slowly. "But your current strength is not enough to defeat Qiongqi. I will lend you a hand." With that, she waved her hand, and a stream of divine power flowed into Qin Xiaochuan and Guo Shiyi's bodies.
Qin Xiaochuan felt as if the spiritual power in his body had suddenly boiled over. His original level 8 spiritual power was constantly condensing into level 9. Guo Shiyi's spiritual power also successfully broke through level 8 and was now close to its peak.
The two exchanged a glance, their faces showing excitement. Before Qin Xiaochuan could even express his gratitude, another incantation appeared in his mind.
Nuwa's voice followed: "This is not enough. To defeat Qiongqi, you need to use the power of the Xuanyuan Sword. This incantation is used to drive the Xuanyuan Sword. However, the Xuanyuan Sword is an ancient royal artifact. Only those with a strong belief in its protection can drive it. The stronger the belief, the stronger the power of the Xuanyuan Sword. You must remember this."
After Nuwa finished speaking, before Qin Xiaochuan could reply, the scene before him suddenly vanished. Then, a white light pierced his eyes. When he opened his eyes again, he and Guo Shiyi were standing in the Zhengxin Hall. The hall was silent, with occasional booming sounds coming from outside. When they walked out of the Zhengxin Hall, they saw that all sorts of different skills had passed through the barrier and landed in Crescent City.
The streets were filled with panicked crowds running around, screams echoing everywhere; the entire Crescent City had become a battlefield of the apocalypse.