Originally, it was thought that Nuwa came to Kunlun Mountain after achieving sainthood to show off and flaunt her attainment of the Saint position. Taishang, despite appearing enthusiastic, naturally felt displeased.
Unexpectedly, Nuwa's words stunned Taishang. Upon learning Nuwa's purpose, Taishang quickly set aside his reservations and asked,
"Junior Sister Nuwa, please speak freely. How can I, like Junior Sister Nuwa, achieve the Saint position?"
Nuwa spoke with such certainty about guiding Taishang on the path to sainthood that Taishang did not want to miss such an opportunity. Seeking advice from Nuwa to become a Saint was not something to be ashamed of.
Yuanshi and Tongtian also looked at Nuwa with anticipation, perhaps the path to sainthood for Taishang could also bring them enlightenment.
Seeing the three Pure Ones gazing at her intently, Nuwa spoke.
"Senior Brother Taishang, do you know about the Human Race?"
"The Human Race? Isn't that the race Junior Sister Nuwa just created?"
Taishang frowned. Wasn't this about his own path to sainthood?
Why was Nuwa bringing up the Human Race? Was she still boasting about her achievement of creating a race?
Seeing Taishang frown, Nuwa did not prolong the suspense and explained.
"According to the Heavenly Dao's revelation to me, Senior Brother Taishang's opportunity to become a Saint lies within the Human Race. I have come hoping Senior Brother Taishang can spare some time to visit the Human Race."
"The Human Race? Opportunity?"
Taishang was puzzled and looked at Nuwa questioningly. Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged glances, utterly bewildered.
The three Pure Ones could not fathom how the nascent Human Race could hold an opportunity that would allow someone to become a Saint!
They all looked at Nuwa, but she shook her head.
"I do not understand this either, but Heaven's will is thus. If Senior Brother Taishang wishes to become a Saint, a visit to the Human Race is imperative."
As Nuwa spoke, without waiting for the three Pure Ones to inquire further, she leaped onto the multicolored phoenix and flew away.
"I have conveyed the Heavenly Dao's revelation to Senior Brother Taishang. In the near future, I will follow the example of Master Hongjun and establish a dojo to expound the Dao for all sentient beings. I hope the three Senior Brothers will grace me with your presence then."
Saying this, Nuwa urged the multicolored phoenix to soar into the sky, leaving Kunlun Mountain and disappearing into the heavens, leaving the three Pure Ones standing in place.
After a long while, Yuanshi and Tongtian finally came back to their senses. They looked at the pondering Taishang and spoke.
"Eldest Brother, since Junior Sister Nuwa spoke in such a manner, why don't you visit the Human Race?"
"Yes, if it is the Heavenly Dao's revelation, a visit wouldn't hurt."
Even though Nuwa did not fully clarify things, Yuanshi and Tongtian felt this was an invaluable opportunity and strongly urged Taishang to follow Nuwa's suggestion and visit the Human Race.
However, Taishang, listening to Yuanshi and Tongtian, repeatedly shook his head.
"Forget it. Cultivating here in Kunlun Mountain, I may still have the chance to become a Saint. Why would I need someone else to guide my path?"
If Nuwa had been clearer, Taishang would not have minded visiting the Human Race. But all she spoke of was an obscure Heavenly will, which did not pique his interest much.
Yuanshi and Tongtian said nothing more upon hearing this, understanding Taishang's thoughts.
Nuwa achieving sainthood before them had already caused the three Pure Ones to lose face. To then accept Nuwa's guidance, even if they achieved sainthood, would not feel as glorious.
Therefore, Taishang did not follow Nuwa's guidance to visit the Human Race but continued to pursue his own path to sainthood. Yuanshi and Tongtian could understand this.
This was indeed Taishang's thinking. He glanced in the direction Nuwa had departed and then returned to the courtyard of the three Pure Ones to continue his cultivation.
He truly did not believe that with their innate talent and aptitude, if Nuwa could achieve sainthood, they could not!
Taishang was filled with righteous indignation at this moment. Little did he know that this very thought, this confidence, would lead to endless twists and turns on his future path to sainthood.
Nuwa's announcement to the three Pure Ones that she would follow Hongjun's example and establish a dojo to expound the Dao was not idle talk. After bidding farewell to the three Pure Ones, she acted according to her intention.
Soon, Nuwa's voice echoed throughout the world.
"I, Nuwa, favored by heaven and earth, have attained the position of Saint. I cannot bear to see sentient beings suffer in their pursuit of the Great Dao."
"Today, I establish Wa Huang Heaven as my dojo. In the Palace of Wa, I will expound the Dao as Dao Ancestor Hongjun did. All sentient beings who are fated may come and listen!"
Nuwa's proclamation instantly spread throughout the Primordial Era, reaching the ears of all beings.
Sentient beings were greatly shocked. How powerful were Saints to establish an entire Wa Huang Heaven as their dojo?
Immediately, countless figures soared from the Primordial Era towards Wa Huang Heaven and the Palace of Wa. After all, a Saint expounding the Dao was a rare opportunity. Who wouldn't wish to pursue a higher realm and ascend further?
Even the Daoists Jieyin and Zhun Ti from the West gladly went, attempting to find an opportunity for sainthood from Nuwa.
Of course, the three Pure Ones, who considered themselves superior to Nuwa, and Xu Fang, who had just returned to Penglai Immortal Island, were not among these beings.
At this moment, Xu Fang heard Nuwa's world-spanning announcement and was slightly surprised that Nuwa had established her dojo and begun her Saintly exposition so quickly.
"Senior, Senior Nuwa is about to expound the Dao. Should we go and listen?"
The Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle was eager, showing great interest in listening to a Saint's sermon. The Little Qilin was also full of anticipation.
However, Xu Fang shook his head in response to their request.
"Forget it, it's too far. I'm too lazy to go."
This attitude astonished the Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle and the Little Qilin. The Daoist Duobao, who had accompanied them, was also bewildered.
This was a Saint expounding the Dao! Other beings were rushing to Wa Huang Heaven and the Palace of Wa, yet you were simply saying it was too far and you were too lazy to go?
Xu Fang saw no need to explain. What could listening to Nuwa's Saintly exposition do for him? Would it make him a Saint?
The Heavenly Dao Saints had not all yet ascended to their positions, and the beings in heaven and earth were stuck, unable to advance further, let alone achieve sainthood.
Given this, why should he make the trip?
Moreover, his Penglai Immortal Island currently had matters to attend to, and he was genuinely unable to disengage.
Xu Fang thought this and his gaze fell upon the beings before him. They were lined up neatly, stretching as far as the eye could see, as if they filled the entire Penglai Immortal Island.
Xu Fang looked at these beings, then at the smiling Huang Zhongli beside him.
"Eldest Sister, did you cause all this?"
Xu Fang had originally thought that Huang Zhongli was the only being on Penglai Immortal Island and that she would be overjoyed to see him return.
He never expected that instead of the Huang Zhongli eagerly rushing into his embrace, he would be greeted by this endless stream of beings!