Ch. 361A Protective Heart

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen dispatches envoys to discuss world fusion with the three tribes due to God-Emperor Meng Zhang's absence.
  • Meng Chen, as Floating Dawn Celestial Lord, visits Ancestor Hongjun to discuss the upcoming world fusion and his role in it.
  • Ancestor Hongjun reveals his plans for Meng Chen to become the Xuanmen Sect Master after the fusion.
  • Meng Chen places the Saintess Great World above the Abyss of Ending Law to connect the Primordial World with the Eastern Extremity Heaven, with Ancestor Hongjun's assistance.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen demonstrates his responsibility and diligence in handling world affairs and his ambition for the future.
  • Ancestor Hongjun shows his wisdom and foresight in planning for the future and his willingness to help Meng Chen.
  • Floating Dawn Celestial Lord reveals his loyalty to Meng Chen and his lack of concern for rules and fairness when it comes to his own people.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Responsibility: Meng Chen's ambition is balanced with his sense of responsibility, as seen in his handling of world affairs and his plans for the future.
  • Loyalty and Favoritism: The characters' loyalty to their own people is explored, with Meng Chen and Floating Dawn Celestial Lord showing favoritism towards their own, while Ancestor Hongjun acknowledges this trait in them.
  • Wisdom and Foresight: Ancestor Hongjun's wisdom and foresight are highlighted as he plans for the future and guides Meng Chen.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen and Ancestor Hongjun: Their interaction shows mutual respect and trust, with Ancestor Hongjun guiding Meng Chen and Meng Chen seeking Ancestor Hongjun's help.
  • Meng Chen and Floating Dawn Celestial Lord: Their interaction reveals their close bond and shared thoughts, with Floating Dawn Celestial Lord understanding Meng Chen's intentions without the need for words.
  • Ancestor Hongjun and Floating Dawn Celestial Lord: Their interaction shows Ancestor Hongjun's understanding of Meng Chen's character and his acceptance of Meng Chen's lack of fairness in certain situations.

Ch. 362Fusion of Two Worlds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Saintess Great World is fully opened and merges with the Primordial World.
  • The Primordial World's inhabitants witness the Saintess Great World's desolation, realizing the fate of worlds under the Three Thousand Greater Worlds' attacks.
  • Ancestor Hongjun and Meng Chen work together to connect the spiritual veins of the Primordial World and the Four Extremes Continent, initiating the Primordial World's devouring of the Four Extremes Continent.
  • The Saintess Great World's laws begin to assimilate the Four Extremes Continent.
  • The fusion of the two worlds is complete, and streams of merit energy emerge, benefiting Ancestor Hongjun, Meng Chen, Meng Zhang Divine Lord, and Zhen Yuan Great Immortal.

Character Developments

  • Ancestor Hongjun demonstrates his power and wisdom by managing the merger of the two worlds and protecting the Primordial World.
  • Meng Chen shows his prowess in refining worlds and connecting spiritual veins.
  • Meng Zhang Divine Lord, despite his leisurely demeanor, proves helpful in supporting the Four Extremes Continent.
  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal, initially relaxed, is tasked by Ancestor Hongjun to assist in connecting the spiritual veins, showing his expertise in earth veins.

Significant Themes

  • The fragility of worlds and the threat of the Three Thousand Greater Worlds.
  • The power of great cultivators and the importance of patrons for survival.
  • The struggle for existence and the consequences of not adhering to the Heavenly Dao.
  • The benefits of merit and the rewards of contributing to the Primordial World's survival.

Character Interactions

  • Ancestor Hongjun and Meng Chen work together to merge the worlds, showcasing their complementary skills.
  • Ancestor Hongjun tasks Meng Zhang Divine Lord and Zhen Yuan Great Immortal to assist in the merger, highlighting his leadership and trust in their abilities.
  • The great cultivators of the heavens react to the Saintess Great World's fate, emphasizing the importance of patrons and the harsh reality of their situation.

Ch. 363Meng Chen Creates a World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Primordial World's origin and Sage Positions increase after devouring a great world.
  • Meng Chen decides to create a new world and civilization on the barren Four Extremes Continent.
  • Meng Chen borrows the Qiankun Cauldron from Ancestor Hongjun to facilitate world creation.
  • Meng Chen uses dandelion seeds, the Qiankun Cauldron, Primordial Chaos Loam, and Three Lights Divine Water to create life on the Four Extremes Continent.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen demonstrates his laziness and resourcefulness in creation, using dandelion seeds and the Qiankun Cauldron.
  • Ancestor Hongjun shows generosity with treasures but is vigilant about lending the Qiankun Cauldron.
  • God-Emperor Meng Zhang reveals that his clan's creation of worlds doesn't consume vital energy.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of merit and vital energy in creation and advancement.
  • The laziness and efficiency of Meng Chen's methods.
  • The generosity and vigilance of Ancestor Hongjun.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen interacts with Ancestor Hongjun, borrowing the Qiankun Cauldron and discussing creation methods.
  • Meng Chen and God-Emperor Meng Zhang discuss the creation of worlds, showcasing their different methods.
  • Meng Chen's actions inspire Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, who is astonished by his creation process.

Ch. 364Azure Dragon Crown Prince

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Four Extremes Continent rapidly flourishes under Meng Chen's guidance.
  • The White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Clans arrive, led by their Divine Lords, to support Meng Chen's efforts.
  • Meng Chen divides the twelve thousand cultivators of the four clans into mixed groups to nurture and educate new members.
  • Ancestor Hongjun summons the great powers of all heavens to the Purple Cloud Palace.
  • Meng Chen gives his unborn son, the future Azure Dragon Crown Prince, to his father, God-Emperor Meng Zhang, to raise and guide.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen: Shows strategic planning and decisiveness in rebuilding the Four Extremes Continent and managing the four clans. He also demonstrates his responsibility as a father by creating an heir and entrusting his upbringing to his father.
  • God-Emperor Meng Zhang: Accepts the responsibility of raising his grandson, the Azure Dragon Crown Prince, showing his commitment to his family and the Azure Dragon Clan's future.
  • Ancestor Hongjun: Summons the great powers of all heavens, indicating his role as a bridge between the heavens and the mortal world, and his preparation for passing his position to Yuanshi Tianzun.

Significant Themes

  • Family and Responsibility: Both Meng Chen and God-Emperor Meng Zhang show their commitment to their family and their responsibilities as parents and ancestors.
  • Rebuilding and Growth: The focus on rebuilding the Four Extremes Continent and nurturing new generations of cultivators highlights the theme of growth and development.
  • Power and Influence: The gathering of great powers from all heavens underscores the theme of power and influence, with Ancestor Hongjun at the center of this convergence.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen and God-Emperor Meng Zhang: The interaction between father and son shows their mutual respect and understanding, with Meng Chen entrusting his son's upbringing to his father, and God-Emperor Meng Zhang accepting this responsibility.
  • Meng Chen and Ancestor Hongjun: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Ancestor Hongjun summoning the great powers and Meng Chen focusing on rebuilding the continent.
  • The Four Clans: The interaction between the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Clans shows their unity and cooperation in supporting Meng Chen's efforts to restore the Four Extremes Continent.

Ch. 365A Final Reckoning

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Sage Laozi visits the great powers of the heavens to discuss the Dao, hinting at the upcoming assembly's theme.
  • Ancestor Hongjun is about to abdicate, and Yuanshi Tianzun is to become the new Heavenly Dao Spokesperson.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun hands over the Pangu Banner to Floating Dawn Celestial Lord before leaving for the Purple Cloud Palace.
  • Demon Saint Tongtian arrives at the Purple Cloud Palace, seeking a final confrontation with Yuanshi Tianzun.

Character Developments

  • Yuanshi Tianzun accepts his fate as the new Heavenly Dao Spokesperson, understanding the responsibilities and sacrifices that come with the position.
  • Floating Dawn Celestial Lord accepts the Pangu Banner from Yuanshi Tianzun, further enhancing his power and the Pangu Axe.
  • Demon Saint Tongtian acknowledges his past mistakes and seeks a final battle with Yuanshi Tianzun to settle their karmic ties.

Significant Themes

  • Acceptance of fate and responsibility (Yuanshi Tianzun)
  • The consequences of one's actions (Demon Saint Tongtian)
  • The passage of time and change (Sage Laozi's reflection on the Three Pure Ones)

Character Interactions

  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Floating Dawn Celestial Lord: Master and disciple, with a deep bond and mutual respect.
  • Sage Laozi and Demon Saint Tongtian: Brothers who have taken different paths, with Sage Laozi expressing regret for Demon Saint Tongtian's actions.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Demon Saint Tongtian: Brothers who must confront each other to sever their karmic ties, with Yuanshi Tianzun acknowledging their relationship will change after the battle.

Ch. 366Tongtian's Fall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Demon Saint Tongtian engage in a decisive battle, with Sage Laozi and other Sages observing.
  • Sages of the Demonic Path arrive to watch the battle, and Sage Laozi persuades them to lend their luck for Yuanshi Tianzun's Dao merging.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian clash, with Yuanshi using the Pangu True Body state and Tongtian revealing his Way of Interception.
  • Tongtian unleashes his ultimate move, "Shatter the Primordial World," but Yuanshi counters with a new level of power, defeating Tongtian.

Character Developments

  • Sage Laozi: Realizes the futility of interference and understands the ways of the world.
  • Demon Saint Tongtian: Accepts his true nature, stops deceiving himself, and fully embraces the Demonic Path.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun: Achieves his second enlightenment, significantly enhancing his power.

Significant Themes

  • The inevitability of conflict between seekers of the Dao.
  • The acceptance of one's true nature and the consequences of denial.
  • The power of enlightenment and growth through conflict.

Character Interactions

  • Sage Laozi and the Sages of the Demonic Path: Engage in a tense exchange, with Sage Laozi manipulating the situation to his advantage.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Demon Saint Tongtian: Their clash highlights their respective powers and philosophies.
  • Floating Dawn Celestial Lord and Sage Laozi: Their dynamic showcases the power gap between them and other Sages.

Ch. 367Zhenyuanzi Becomes a Sage

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Demon Saint Tongtian, despite improving, is defeated and loses his Primordial Spirit, making him unable to contend with Yuanshi Tianzun again.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun's sudden breakthrough surprises even Floating Dawn Celestial Lord.
  • Ancestor Hongjun appears, strips Tongtian of his Sage Position, and extracts his Primordial Violet Qi.
  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal is chosen by Ancestor Hongjun to receive the Primordial Violet Qi, becoming a Sage.

Character Developments

  • Demon Saint Tongtian's power grows but his impure Great Dao prevents him from reaching his full potential. He loses his Sage Position and is abandoned by Ancestor Hongjun.
  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal, despite not seeking it, receives the Primordial Violet Qi and becomes a Sage, marking a significant leap in his cultivation.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of pursuing power without moral integrity (Tongtian's downfall).
  • The importance of timing and opportunity in achieving greatness (Tongtian's inability to understand the heavenly mandate).
  • The unexpected nature of fate and fortune (Zhen Yuan Great Immortal's sudden ascension to Sagehood).

Character Interactions

  • Ancestor Hongjun's decision to abandon Tongtian shows his resolve and lack of patience for Tongtian's repeated mistakes.
  • Ancestor Hongjun's choice of Zhen Yuan Great Immortal as the new Sage recipient highlights Zhen Yuan's contributions to the integration of the two realms.
  • The fervent believers of Tongtian's Intercepting Teaching refuse to abandon their faith, leading to various acts of remembrance and preservation of Tongtian's legacy.

Ch. 368Yuanshi Dao Ancestor

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal achieves the Dao and becomes a Sage, drawing attention and envy from other great powers.
  • Meng Chen suggests that Ancestor Hongjun take Zhen Yuan as his disciple and make him an elder of their sect.
  • Ancestor Hongjun agrees and takes Zhen Yuan, Old Ancestor Styx, and Ancestor Kunpeng as his registered disciples.
  • Ancestor Hongjun announces his abdication as the Heavenly Dao Spokesperson, passing the position to Yuanshi Tianzun.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun merges with the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel, becoming the new Heavenly Dao Spokesperson.

Character Developments

  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal: Achieves the Dao, becomes a Sage, and gains Ancestor Hongjun as his master.
  • Old Ancestor Styx and Ancestor Kunpeng: Become Ancestor Hongjun's disciples, securing their futures.
  • Ancestor Hongjun: Successfully passes on the Heavenly Dao Spokesperson position, solidifying Xuanmen's foundation.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun: Becomes the new Heavenly Dao Spokesperson, merging with the Heavenly Dao Divine Wheel.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of mentorship and lineage in cultivation.
  • The struggle for power and recognition among great powers.
  • The cycle of leadership and succession in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal and Ancestor Hongjun: Master and disciple relationship established.
  • Old Ancestor Styx and Ancestor Kunpeng with Ancestor Hongjun: Become fellow disciples, securing their futures.
  • Meng Chen and Ancestor Hongjun: Meng Chen's suggestion influences Ancestor Hongjun's decision to take Zhen Yuan as a disciple.
  • Ancestor Hongjun and Yuanshi Tianzun: Ancestor Hongjun passes on the Heavenly Dao Spokesperson position to Yuanshi Tianzun, marking the end of their master-disciple relationship.

Ch. 369Comprehending Creation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Western Ancestor Veins' restoration leads great powers to consider moving west.
  • The Two Sages of the West and the Four Primordial Spirits seek to attract talent and strengthen their domains.
  • Zhen Yuan Great Immortal opens his gates to recruit disciples, drawing talents from across the Primordial World.
  • Meng Chen orders the Teaching's relocation to God Ruins Mountain on the Four Extremes Continent.
  • Races vie for protagonists' status, leading to interracial wars.
  • Meng Chen enters secluded cultivation to comprehend the Creation Jade Plate.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen's subordinates, including Supreme Peace Master and Zhen Yizi, step up to handle Teaching affairs.
  • Meng Chen's main body and Floating Dawn Celestial Lord begin long-term cultivation.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as great powers move west, and races compete for dominance.
  • Cultivation and Growth: Meng Chen's pursuit of understanding the Creation Jade Plate and condensing his own rules.
  • Leadership and Succession: The Teaching's leadership adapts to Meng Chen's secluded cultivation, demonstrating the sect's strength and resilience.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen interacts with his subordinates, demonstrating trust and confidence in their abilities.
  • The Teaching's leaders, Supreme Peace Master and Zhen Yizi, work together to manage the sect's affairs.
  • Meng Chen's interaction with the Heavenly Dao origin space of the Eastern Celestial Pole, revealing the secrets of the Creation Jade Plate.

Ch. 370Ninth Era

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen decides to travel to the previous era to cultivate his own rules without constraints.
  • He discovers that the Heavenly Wood Temple contains a divine artifact, the Era Divine Diagram, capable of traversing eras.
  • Meng Chen enters the Ninth Era, arriving at the Heavenly Wood Temple of that era.
  • He finds the Azure Dragon Clan annihilated and the Eastern Celestial Pole devoid of life and Heavenly Dao.
  • Meng Chen enters the Earth Immortal Realm of the Ninth Era, finding it filled with decay and evil energy.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen's resolve to cultivate his own rules strengthens, leading him to travel to the previous era.
  • Meng Chen's understanding of the Era Divine Diagram deepens, revealing its ability to traverse eras.
  • Meng Chen's disappointment in the saints and immortals of the Ninth Era grows after seeing their cultivation levels and the state of the Intercepting Teaching.

Significant Themes

  • The cyclical nature of eras and the Primordial World's repeated failures to advance.
  • The contrast between the vibrant, life-filled Tenth Era and the decaying, evil-filled Ninth Era.
  • The importance of Meng Chen's personal cultivation journey and his role in the Primordial World's history.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen interacts with no characters in this chapter, as he travels to the Ninth Era before the chapter begins and finds no one upon arrival.
  • Meng Chen's thoughts and actions are the primary focus, revealing his determination, disappointment, and adaptability.

Ch. 371Meng Chen's Past Life

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen arrives in the Ninth Era, disappointing Ancestor Hongjun due to the chaotic state of the era.
  • Meng Chen permeates his consciousness into the Heavenly Secrets and River of Fate, suppressing the Great Daos of all Sages.
  • He searches the memories of mighty beings and Sages across all heavens and even the Land of Ruin to find his past life.
  • Meng Chen attacks and defeats five Sages, including the one who bullied his past life.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen: Shows his immense power and determination to find his past life, displaying no mercy towards those who wronged him.
  • Ancestor Hongjun: Remains neutral, knowing Meng Chen's past life story but choosing not to interfere or reveal it.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Meng Chen's past life and his determination to find it.
  • The chaotic state of the Ninth Era compared to the previous era under Meng Chen's rule.
  • The consequences of actions in the past affecting the present, as seen through Meng Chen's targeting of those who wronged his past self.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen and Ancestor Hongjun: Ancestor Hongjun is not welcoming of Meng Chen's arrival, knowing the chaos he might bring. He chooses not to interfere with Meng Chen's actions.
  • Meng Chen and the Sages: Meng Chen suppresses the Sages' Great Daos and searches their memories, ultimately attacking and defeating five of them.

Ch. 372Daoist Duobao's "Rebirth"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen, a powerful being from another era, criticizes the Ancestor Hongjun of this era for his poor decisions, leading to the current state of the world filled with resentment and evil energy.
  • Meng Chen expresses that sentient beings yearn for the world's destruction due to their hopeless situation, caused by the shattering of the Primordial World, lack of cultivation resources, and the rise of malicious sects like the Jie Sect and the Western Sect.
  • The Righteous Qi Alliance of All Heavens, responsible for the destruction of the Four Extremities Heaven in the Ninth Era, invades the Primordial World in this era, annihilating the Four Spirits of Heaven-Opening and refining heaven and earth.
  • Meng Chen releases twenty-six thousand strands of memory from the Tenth Era, causing the memories of key figures in this era to awaken, including Sakyamuni (Duobao Daoist), Dinguang Huanxi Buddha, Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, Jin Guangxian, an old monk in Mount Lingjiu, and True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen: Expresses dissatisfaction with Ancestor Hongjun's decisions and reveals his plans to disrupt the overall situation of the Tenth Era.
  • Sakyamuni (Duobao Daoist): Awakens his memories from the Tenth Era, becoming the dominant consciousness, and revels in his newfound power and status as the World Honored One of Buddhism.
  • Dinguang Huanxi Buddha: Awakens his memories, feeling immense joy at his improved status in Buddhism.
  • Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, Jin Guangxian: Awaken their memories but feel dejected due to their reduced status as mounts in this era.
  • Daoist Ran Deng: Realizes he is no longer the Third Sect Master after the old monk's memories awaken.
  • True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue: Awakens his memories and harbors immense hatred for Meng Chen.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of poor leadership and decision-making (Ancestor Hongjun's actions leading to the world's current state).
  • The cyclical nature of history and the potential for redemption (Meng Chen's release of memories allowing key figures to remember their past lives).
  • The struggle for power and status (Sakyamuni's joy at becoming the World Honored One, Dinguang Huanxi Buddha's improved status, and the dejection of Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, and Jin Guangxian).

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen criticizes Ancestor Hongjun, leading to the latter's shame and silence.
  • Sakyamuni's memories awaken, causing him to become ecstatic and revel in his new status.
  • Dinguang Huanxi Buddha's memories awaken, leading to his immense joy.
  • Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, and Jin Guangxian's memories awaken, causing them to feel dejected due to their reduced status.
  • Daoist Ran Deng realizes he is no longer the Third Sect Master after the old monk's memories awaken.
  • True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue awakes his memories and harbors hatred for Meng Chen.

Ch. 373Epoch Crisis

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen stabilizes the Ninth Era, preventing parallel timelines and ensuring its linear development towards destruction.
  • Ancestor Hongjun appears to inquire about Meng Chen's intentions in the Ninth Era.
  • Meng Chen reveals his plan to eradicate undesirable elements from the Primordial World by targeting them in the Ninth Era.
  • Ancestor Hongjun warns Meng Chen about the dangers in the previous eight Eras and the unique challenges each presents.
  • Meng Chen expresses his interest in the Seventh Era and assures Ancestor Hongjun he won't act rashly.
  • Meng Chen shares his concern about other Era-traversing Divine Artifacts and the potential threat they pose to the Tenth Era.
  • Ancestor Hongjun reassures Meng Chen about the Tenth Era's strength and their ability to handle any threats.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen demonstrates his assertive and overbearing personality, showing his determination to protect the Tenth Era at any cost.
  • Ancestor Hongjun reveals his admiration for Meng Chen's state of mind, which matches his cultivation level.
  • Ancestor Hongjun shows his confidence in the Tenth Era's strength and his ability to handle threats from other Eras.

Significant Themes

  • The linear development and eventual destruction of the Ninth Era.
  • The unique challenges and threats posed by each of the previous eight Eras.
  • The potential threat of other Era-traversing Divine Artifacts and the need to control all Eras for the Tenth Era's protection.

Character Interactions

  • Ancestor Hongjun and Meng Chen discuss Meng Chen's intentions in the Ninth Era and the potential threats from other Eras.
  • Meng Chen shares his concerns about other Era-traversing Divine Artifacts with Ancestor Hongjun, who reassures him about the Tenth Era's strength.
  • Ancestor Hongjun warns Meng Chen about the dangers in the previous eight Eras and advises him not to act rashly.

Ch. 374Calling on Them One by One

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Five Sages visit Ancestor Hongjun to complain about Meng Chen's tyranny and ask why an Azure Dragon is openly defying Ancestor Hongjun's decree.
  • Ancestor Hongjun locks the Five Sages in the Purple Cloud Palace for their protection from Meng Chen.
  • Meng Chen sends Zhen Yizi to the Ninth Era's Primordial World to destroy the Intercepting Teaching.
  • Zhen Yizi arrives at Golden Turtle Island, announcing his presence to the Intercepting Teaching disciples.
  • Meng Chen appears on Renfan Peak, surprising True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue and Guang Chengzi.

Character Developments

  • Ancestor Hongjun reveals his bias towards Meng Chen and Yuanshi Tianzun, considering them his true disciples.
  • Meng Chen demonstrates his benevolence towards his disciples, wanting to nurture them and help them grow stronger.
  • Zhen Yizi shows excitement and eagerness to destroy the Intercepting Teaching, revealing his competitive nature.
  • True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue exhibits fear and puzzlement upon seeing Meng Chen, indicating his awareness of Meng Chen's power and his own vulnerability.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between Ancestor Hongjun, the Five Sages, Meng Chen, and the Intercepting Teaching, highlighting the consequences of defying or displeasing those in power.
  • Benevolence vs. Tyranny: Meng Chen's benevolence towards his disciples contrasts with the complaints of the Five Sages about his tyranny, raising questions about the nature of power and its use.
  • Rebirth and Consequences: The characters' experiences with rebirth lead to different outcomes and confrontations, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of fate and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

  • Ancestor Hongjun interacts with the Five Sages, revealing his bias and protecting them from Meng Chen.
  • Meng Chen interacts with Zhen Yizi, sending him to the Ninth Era and expressing his desire to compete with Zhen Yizi in destroying the Intercepting Teaching.
  • True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue interacts with Guang Chengzi and Meng Chen, displaying his fear and puzzlement at Meng Chen's sudden appearance.

Ch. 375Complete Erasure

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen, a powerful figure from the next Era, confronts True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue and Guang Chengzi on Renfan Peak.
  • Meng Chen reveals he's the eldest disciple of Yuanshi Dao Ancestor and the second Sect Master of the Teaching in the next Era.
  • Meng Chen erases True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue's existence, including his Innate Undying True Spirit, for his lack of virtue.
  • Meng Chen visits Mount Lingjiu, where he confronts the mount squad (Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, and Jin Guangxian) and Ancient Buddha Ran Deng's faction.
  • Meng Chen annihilates the mount squad, showing no mercy.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen: Establishes his dominance and power, demonstrating his ability to alter memories and destroy even Innate Undying True Spirits.
  • True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue: Realizes his insignificance and powerlessness against Meng Chen, leading to his demise.
  • Guang Chengzi: Recognizes Meng Chen as his future Eldest Senior Brother and accepts his guidance.
  • Curly Head Immortal, Ling Ya Xian, and Jin Guangxian: Recall Meng Chen's terrifying power and perish without resistance.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Authenticity: Meng Chen's power and authenticity from the next Era allow him to manipulate and destroy beings from the current Era with ease.
  • Virtue and Consequences: True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue's lack of virtue leads to his erasure from existence.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen and True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue: Meng Chen confronts and erases True Lord of Clear Void and Virtue, demonstrating his power and lack of mercy.
  • Meng Chen and Guang Chengzi: Meng Chen guides Guang Chengzi, revealing their future relationship as Eldest Senior Brother and junior brother.
  • Meng Chen and the Mount Squad: Meng Chen confronts and annihilates the mount squad, showing no mercy or hesitation.

Ch. 376Myriad Buddhas Enter Nirvana

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Gods, appears and addresses Wu Liangzi as the Ancient Buddha of the Buddhist Sect, causing fear and shock.
  • Meng Chen reveals that Wu Liangzi (Ancient Buddha Ran Deng) and Juliusun are spies from the Teaching, sent to infiltrate the Buddhist Sect.
  • Meng Chen kills Wu Liangzi and Juliusun, then leaves silently.
  • On Mount Sumeru, the Buddhist Sect discusses the crisis on Golden Turtle Island and the unknown powerful figure behind it.
  • Buddha Tathagata reveals that the enemy has refined the Pangu Axe, causing panic among the Buddhas.
  • Meng Chen appears and destroys Mount Sumeru, along with all the Buddhas of the Buddhist Sect.

Character Developments

  • Ancient Buddha Ran Deng (Wu Liangzi): Revealed to be a spy, he shows no humiliation at Meng Chen's words, focusing on the information gained.
  • Meng Chen: Displayed immense power and ruthlessness, killing Wu Liangzi and Juliusun without hesitation. He also demonstrated a level of respect for Manjusri's ambition.
  • Buddha Tathagata: Showed calm and acceptance of the impending doom, revealing his knowledge of the enemy's power and the Pangu Axe.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Fear: Meng Chen's appearance and actions instill fear in the characters, highlighting the power dynamics in the Primordial World.
  • Betrayal and Infiltration: The revelation of Wu Liangzi and Juliusun as spies underscores the theme of trust and betrayal within the sects.
  • Acceptance of Death: Buddha Tathagata's calm acceptance of the sect's destruction reflects the theme of facing one's fate.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen and Ancient Buddha Ran Deng/Juliusun: Their interaction is tense and one-sided, with Meng Chen displaying dominance and no mercy.
  • Buddha Tathagata and the Buddhas: Buddha Tathagata's words cause shock and disbelief among the Buddhas, highlighting the power gap and the impending crisis.
  • Meng Chen and the Buddhas: Meng Chen's final act of destroying Mount Sumeru and all the Buddhas underscores his power and disregard for the Buddhist Sect.

Ch. 377End of an Era

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Chen, the son of the Eastern Azure Thearch, returns to the Primordial World and begins a purge of the Intercepting Teaching's descendants and related figures.
  • He kills the head of the Buddhist sect, Duobao Daoist, and many other prominent figures, including Old Ancestor Ming He, Hong Hai'er, and Daoist Cihang.
  • Meng Chen executes Emperor Haotian, Queen Mother of the West, and others related to the Intercepting Teaching.
  • He erases Yin Shou, Yin Jiao, and others from Wen Zhong's lineage.
  • The Alliance of Righteous Qi of the Heavens, led by the four Dao Ancestor-level figures, invades the Primordial World as it enters the Age of Dharma's End.

Character Developments

  • Meng Chen: Revealed to be the son of the Eastern Azure Thearch, he returns to the Primordial World with immense power and a mission to eradicate the Intercepting Teaching.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun: Discovers that Meng Chen is his future disciple and changes his attitude towards Meng Chen's actions.

Significant Themes

  • The Intercepting Teaching's legacy and its impact on the Primordial World.
  • The consequences of actions taken in previous eras.
  • The struggle for power and control among the Sages.

Character Interactions

  • Meng Chen vs. the Intercepting Teaching descendants: Meng Chen systematically eliminates those connected to the Intercepting Teaching.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Ancestor Hongjun: Yuanshi Tianzun learns about Meng Chen's identity and aligns with him.
  • The Alliance of Righteous Qi of the Heavens vs. the Primordial World: The Sages from another world invade the Primordial World as it weakens.
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