Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

The Golden Lotus ascended to mid-air, within it the Primordial Spirit of Li Mingzhu faintly revealed itself, completely visible to Aoguang's cultivation level.

"How dare you attempt to fulfill your wish!"

Aoguang roared, his golden claw as vast as the sky pressed down again, but this time it lacked the overwhelming force of before.

"Back off!"

"Begone!"

Yellow and blue lights unleashed two domineering and resounding voices in succession. They instantly repelled Aoguang's claw and even sent Aoguang himself flying backward.

The seemingly light force of the repulsion fell upon Aoguang like divine wrath from the heavens.

The residual power alone dealt Aoguang severe injuries, causing him to cough up blood.

These two forces evidently had no intention of taking Aoguang's life, or else he would have already been neutralized. Perhaps they simply found him beneath their notice to kill.

Meanwhile, within the Golden Lotus, the yellow and blue radiance continued to whirl endlessly. Li Mingzhu's Primordial Spirit seemed to be steadily growing and recovering, and a physical body appeared to be gradually forming as well.

Aoguang spat blood, utterly unwilling to accept the situation, yet found himself completely powerless.

Although he did not know who was aiding Li Mingzhu, the sheer magnitude of this power, the miraculous work woven through it—if not a Saint, who else could it be?

Retreat!

Upon realizing it was a Saint intervening, Aoguang dared not linger and decisively sought to withdraw.

Yet he was destined never to have such a chance. The two-colored radiance from the Golden Lotus spread forth, paralyzing Aoguang and the other three Dragon Kings altogether.

Sealing the ground as a prison!

Even through the veil of Chaos, the Saint's might—without manifesting personally—remained utterly terrifying.

"Nuwa, the Celestial Mother!"

Upon sensing the familiar aura, Yang Chan smiled joyfully and finally felt relieved as she observed the unfolding events around the Golden Lotus.

She knew that as long as Nuwa had intervened, with her transcendent Creation Qi, Li Mingzhu's safety was assured.

But who did this other powerful aura belong to?

Feeling acutely aware of the diverse forces at play, Yang Chan discerned another presence, sparking doubt in her heart. Soon, however, realization dawned upon her, and she clapped her forehead with sudden understanding, though she kept her thoughts unspoken.

With two Saints acting in concert, the tide abruptly shifted, sealing the final outcome beyond dispute.

Encased within the protective force of the two Saints, Li Mingzhu was gradually reviving. He had indeed been slain by Aoguang earlier, but the Destiny Golden Lotus safeguarded his Primordial Spirit.

Had the Golden Lotus succeeded in preserving his Primordial Spirit alone, it would still have been futile if Aoguang had launched successive attacks. Li Mingzhu's soul would have been utterly destroyed. Yet Nuwa's intervention, along with Tongtian's assistance, arrived instantly to annihilate Aoguang's plans entirely.

Although his Primordial Spirit remained intact, his physical body was indeed ruined. However, with Nuwa's Creation Qi, the reconstruction of his body was but a simple task.

Even more importantly, the Destiny Golden Lotus had long since fused with Li Mingzhu's essence. As long as the Golden Lotus remained unharmed, Li Mingzhu was effectively immortal!

With Innate Spirit Soil aiding the nurturing power of the Destiny Golden Lotus, it could easily be said that once Li Mingzhu fully recovered, the physical body born anew would surpass his prior Innate Taoist Body.

Fortune brings misfortune; misfortune lies in fortune. The wisdom of the Tao reveals its boundless potential.

Moreover, since the reconstructed body was nurtured by Nuwa's Creation Qi, it essentially meant an augmented version of the Innate Taoist Body—truly an ineffable gift of providence!

The Destiny Golden Lotus's nurturing process didn't take long. Over the course of a few brief periods, the Golden Lotus blossomed, and Li Mingzhu emerged from within.

Clad in robes as white as snow, his long hair secured by a jade hairpin, he walked gracefully, as though golden lotuses sprang up beneath his every step.

Li Mingzhu opened his eyes, devoid of joy or sorrow, and bowed three times in the direction of Chaos.

"Disciple Li Mingzhu extends deepest gratitude to the Celestial Mother and Master for their salvation."

The Destiny Golden Lotus, after briefly rotating in the air, returned to Li Mingzhu's body.

At this point, Li Mingzhu understood why Tongtian had instructed his elder brother to entrust the Golden Lotus to him—it had all been foreseen as part of his destined tribulation.

The extraordinary foresight of the Saints was evident in every detail.

Indeed, if not for the Golden Lotus, even Nuwa and the Master's intervention would have been powerless to save him.

The Golden Lotus safeguards the Primordial Spirit; the Golden Lotus nurtures the physical body. Only through these divine functions was disaster transformed into blessing.

Otherwise, his fate might have mirrored that of Nezha from his past life's memories—a fragmented Taoist foundation, forever barred from the ultimate Tao.

Now, not only was his Taoist foundation unscathed, but he had also advanced within Nine Revolution Profound Skill to the fifth stage—a truly satisfying ascension.

After Li Mingzhu's resurrection, Nuwa and Tongtian Saint's Divine Thoughts had long since departed, along with the restraints upon Aoguang and the other three.

Yet Li Mingzhu had no intention of sparing Aoguang. The battlefield may have shifted away from the Four Seas, and with his Five Revolutions Profound Skill cultivated to completion, he had no reason to leave unfinished business!

Li Mingzhu charged forward rapidly, his killing intent entirely undisguised. The Magic Sword manifested once more in his hand, and a chant escaped his lips in a soft murmur.

As Li Mingzhu recited the chant, the Treasure Lotus Lamp, which had been seized by Aoguang earlier, returned to his hand. Unlike ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures, the Treasure Lotus Lamp's true power required activation via specific incantations.

Furthermore, even if stolen, the lamp would always find its way back to its rightful owner—a reality that explained Li Mingzhu's calm demeanor when the artifact had initially been taken.

"You wretched eel, your death is long overdue!"

Li Mingzhu smirked, though his actions were anything but lenient—a single swing of his sword unleashed an attack without any flourish, simply a Powerful Slash technique.

Yet with his enhanced Five Revolutions Profound Skill, even its simplest swordsmanship exhibited incomparable might, like heaven and earth transformed.

"You brat! I refuse to believe the Saints can save you twice!"

Aoguang hefted his halberd in defense, though his heart wavered with lingering trepidation. Despite his bravado, he could not suppress the regret gnawing at him—though regret held no cure.

"Clang!"

As sword collided with halberd, this was no longer the one-sided domination of earlier. Not only did their clash achieve equilibrium, but Li Mingzhu even displayed a slight advantage.

"Brothers, attack together!"

Realizing the dramatic surge in Li Mingzhu's strength, Aoguang hesitated no longer and summoned the assistance of the other Three Dragon Kings.

The Four Seas Dragon Kings united and encircled Li Mingzhu, escalating into chaos as five figures clashed in the skies—a brutal melee ensued.

Despite being outnumbered four to one, Li Mingzhu remained unwavering, refusing to yield even slightly.

The sky raged with flying sand and shifting storms, shifting realms as the five combatants fought furiously, each bent on destroying their opponent.

To have reached such heights immediately upon stepping into Five Revolutions Profound Skill—no wonder Yang Jian in the Divine Enthronement tale commanded awe. Li Mingzhu's prowess mirrored his ancestor's domination, equal to the disciples of second-generation divine sects and beyond.

Though Li Mingzhu matched the Four Seas Dragon Kings in combat, he couldn't yet achieve decisive breakthroughs to overwhelm them directly. At this moment, Li Mingzhu began to value the importance of wielding a truly fitting close-range weapon. Clearly, procuring the Fire-tipped Spear would be vital going forward.

"Brother Mingzhu, catch this!"

Noticing his need, Yang Chan's voice rang out softly as she tossed her Seven Stars Chasing Moon Whip toward Li Mingzhu.

"Excellent!"

Thrilled upon receiving the Seven Stars Chasing Moon Whip, Li Mingzhu swept it horizontally with radiant force. With the aid of an unexpected strike from the Treasure Lotus Lamp, he plunged forward to capture Ao Shun, the North Sea Dragon King.

"Retreat!"

Seeing Ao Shun captured, Aoguang recognized the tides had turned entirely. He dragged the West Sea Dragon King and South Sea Dragon King with him as they fled, seeing no hope for further contention. Li Mingzhu, occupied with Ao Shun's capture, revealed an opening and was unable to stop them.

"You may escape for now, but your refuge will not shelter you long! Soon, I will come knocking, Aoguang!"

Gazing coldly in the direction of Aoguang's retreat, Li Mingzhu sneered and vowed, his mind set on confrontation yet to come!