Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chen's cultivation base becomes increasingly difficult to suppress due to his abundant merit and Calamity Fate, especially after Yuanshi Tianzun's breakthrough with the Pangu True Body.
• Meng Chen dismisses Master Tongtian's declaration of war, considering Daoist Duobao and Master Tongtian as insignificant.
• Yuanshi Tianzun arrogantly refuses the duel between Daoist Duobao and Meng Chen.
• In the Netherworld, Chan Sect disciples discover Meng Chen's avatar in the Six Paths Reincarnation Hall.
• After three thousand years, the battle between Yuanshi Tianzun and Master Tongtian is about to commence.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen grows confident in his cultivation progress, expecting to reach the Great Luo realm soon.
• Meng Chen's faith in Yuanshi Tianzun's strength increases, believing he can handle any situation.
• Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu acknowledges Meng Chen's choice of Yuanshi Tianzun as his teacher.
• Master Tongtian's disciples express their confidence in his victory and their support for Intercepting Teaching.
• Meng Chen shows filial piety and confidence in Yuanshi Tianzun's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The accumulation of merit and Calamity Fate leading to cultivation breakthroughs.
• The power dynamics and rivalries between sages and their sects.
• The importance of a teacher's guidance and a disciple's filial piety.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen and Yuanshi Tianzun: Master-disciple relationship, with Meng Chen expressing confidence in Yuanshi Tianzun's abilities.
• Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu and Meng Chen: Senior-junior brother relationship, with Cangwu acknowledging Meng Chen's choice of teacher.
• Master Tongtian and his disciples: Teacher-disciple relationship, with Master Tongtian's disciples expressing their support and confidence in him.
• Meng Chen and Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu: Teasing interaction, with Meng Chen playfully questioning Cangwu's teacher's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian, now draped in a crimson cloak, faces Yuanshi Tianzun in the chaos.
• Tongtian reveals he has cultivated the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to its highest level and entered the Demonic Path.
• Yuanshi Tianzun is shocked and disappointed, deciding to suppress Tongtian using the Pangu Banner.
• Yuanshi Tianzun transforms into a Daoist holding a Qingping Sword and wearing a green lotus crown, revealing his true power.
• He strikes Tongtian with his sword, shattering Tongtian's Qingping Sword.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian: Falls to the Demonic Path, becomes arrogant and power-hungry, believes his actions benefit All Living Beings.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: Disappointed in Tongtian, decides to suppress him, reveals his true power and intention to protect All Living Beings.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of power and greed.
• The struggle between the Immortal and Demonic Paths.
• The pain and disappointment caused by a loved one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Tongtian and Yuanshi Tianzun: Brothers at odds, with Tongtian's actions causing Yuanshi Tianzun deep pain and disappointment.
• Sage Laozi, Ancestor Hongjun, and other sages: Shocked and dismayed by Tongtian's fall to the Demonic Path, with Sage Laozi expressing anger and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian's Qingping Sword shatters under Yuanshi Tianzun's Intercepting Seven Swords.
• Yuanshi Tianzun uses Master Tongtian's own Intercepting Seven Swords to defeat him, causing Master Tongtian's saintly body to explode.
• Sage Laozi speculates that Yuanshi Tianzun has cultivated the Pangu True Body, surpassing him and possibly even Goddess Nüwa in power.
• Daoist Duobao, the senior disciple of the Intercepting Teaching, refuses to abandon his teacher and fellow disciples despite Sage Jieyin's offer of refuge in the Western Church.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian's hubris and obsession with his Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation lead to his downfall.
• Yuanshi Tianzun demonstrates his immense power and proficiency in the Pangu True Body, surpassing Sage Laozi's expectations.
• Daoist Duobao shows loyalty to his teacher and fellow disciples, refusing to abandon them despite the danger.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of obsession and hubris (Master Tongtian's downfall).
• The power of unity and adaptability (Yuanshi Tianzun's use of Master Tongtian's own technique against him).
• The importance of loyalty and responsibility (Daoist Duobao's refusal to abandon his fellow disciples).

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun vs. Master Tongtian: A battle of power and will, with Yuanshi Tianzun ultimately defeating Master Tongtian using his own technique.
• Sage Laozi vs. Yuanshi Tianzun: Sage Laozi is surprised and unsettled by Yuanshi Tianzun's display of power, speculating that he has cultivated the Pangu True Body.
• Daoist Duobao vs. Sage Jieyin: Daoist Duobao refuses Sage Jieyin's offer of refuge, choosing to stand by his teacher and fellow disciples despite the danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian, enraged by his defeat, transforms into the array spirit of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, demonstrating its true power.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, angered by Master Tongtian's stubbornness, unleashes the Pangu True Body, effortlessly dismantling the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.
• The Heavenly Powers discuss and belittle Master Tongtian and his formation, questioning its reputation and his achievements.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian: Desperate to prove the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation's power, he transforms into its array spirit, showing his extreme dedication and desperation.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: Reveals the Pangu True Body, demonstrating his immense power and willingness to put an end to Master Tongtian's obsession with the formation.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its consequences (Master Tongtian's fixation on the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation's reputation)
• The power of the Pangu True Body and its significance in the Primordial Wilderness
• The Heavenly Powers' changing perceptions of Master Tongtian and his formation

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun vs. Master Tongtian: The two saints clash, with Yuanshi Tianzun ultimately demonstrating his superiority and breaking Master Tongtian's formation.
• Heavenly Powers: They discuss and criticize Master Tongtian and his formation, reflecting their changing opinions and the impact of recent events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi Tianzun uses the Pangu Divine Pillars Lightning to suppress and attack Master Tongtian.
• Sage Laozi joins in, using his palm thunder to dissolve Master Tongtian's demonic techniques.
• Master Tongtian's demonic energy surges, breaking free from Sage Laozi's restraint and pushing back Yuanshi Tianzun.
• The Netherworld Heavenly Dao descends upon Master Tongtian.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun demonstrates his power and willingness to discipline his brother.
• Sage Laozi shows his concern for Master Tongtian, wanting to help him despite their disagreement.
• Master Tongtian's obsession and hatred grow, leading to a surge in his demonic energy.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Pangu True Body and the Pangu Divine Pillars Lightning.
• The influence of the Heavenly Dao and the Netherworld Heavenly Dao.
• The complex sibling dynamics between the Three Pure Ones.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun and Sage Laozi team up to discipline Master Tongtian.
• Master Tongtian feels humiliated and betrayed by his brothers, fueling his demonic energy.
• The Heavenly Powers watch the battle, finding entertainment in the family violence scene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tongtian enters his consciousness world and encounters a gate of light, the Gate of the Heavenly Devil.
• Luo Hou, the Devil Ancestor, reveals that the Netherworld Heavenly Dao is the Western Heavenly Dao, defeated by the Eastern Heavenly Dao (represented by Ancestor Hongjun).
• Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun call upon their teacher, Ancestor Hongjun, for help.
• Ancestor Hongjun arrives and confronts Luo Hou.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian struggles with his inner demons and the revelation of the Heavenly Daos.
• Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun show concern for Master Tongtian and are willing to sacrifice their merit and Calamity Fate to save him.
• Ancestor Hongjun demonstrates his power and willingness to protect his disciples.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Eastern and Western Heavenly Daos.
• The consequences of past actions and their impact on the present.
• The power dynamics between teachers and disciples.

Character Interactions

• Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun work together to protect Master Tongtian and appeal to their teacher.
• Ancestor Hongjun confronts Luo Hou, showing no fear despite their past enmity.
• Luo Hou provokes Ancestor Hongjun, daring him to take action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Hongjun saves Master Tongtian from Luo Hou's possession.
• Master Tongtian's true heart is revealed, and he decides to leave Xuanmen and follow the demonic path.
• Master Tongtian bids farewell to Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun, expressing gratitude and regret.
• Upon returning to Golden Ao Island, Master Tongtian finds that most of his disciples have left, including Daoist Duobao, who rejects the demonic path.

Character Developments

• Master Tongtian: Realizes his true Dao heart, accepts his path, and matures in his understanding of his disciples' choices.
• Sage Laozi & Yuanshi Tianzun: Accept Master Tongtian's decision, let go of past grudges, and commit to supporting each other.
• Daoist Duobao: Decides to leave Master Tongtian and the demonic path, seeking his own future.

Significant Themes

• Dao Heart: The understanding and acceptance of one's true path and nature.
• Forgiveness & Letting Go: Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun forgive Master Tongtian and let go of past grudges.
• Acceptance of Disciples' Choices: Master Tongtian accepts that his disciples have their own paths to follow.

Character Interactions

• Master Tongtian & Ancestor Hongjun: Ancestor Hongjun saves Master Tongtian and acknowledges his Dao heart.
• Master Tongtian & Sage Laozi & Yuanshi Tianzun: They bid each other farewell, expressing gratitude, regret, and acceptance of their separate paths.
• Master Tongtian & Daoist Duobao: Master Tongtian is devastated by Daoist Duobao's decision to leave and reject the demonic path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Intercepting Teaching leaves the Primordial World for the Demon Realm.
• Various factions celebrate, with the East Sea Dragon Palace being particularly extravagant.
• Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun decide to take in the remaining Intercepting Teaching disciples, with those with deep roots moving to Jade Capital Mountain and those with shallow roots left to fend for themselves.
• Yuanshi Tianzun seeks Guang Chengzi's advice on the disciples' cultivation method, but Guang Chengzi refuses.
• Grand Master Xuandu conveys the sages' decree to the remaining disciples, with reactions varying among them.
• Our Lady of Wudang requests and is granted a meeting with Meng Chen before leaving for Jade Capital Mountain.

Character Developments

• Our Lady of Wudang, now Eternal Mother, accepts her new identity and moves on from her past.
• Meng Chen shows his disdain for Master Tongtian and supports Eternal Mother's new path.
• Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and Yao Tianjun face the consequences of their actions and are left to their own devices.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of betrayal and the importance of loyalty.
• The struggle between personal freedom and responsibility to one's sect and teacher.
• The passage of time and the changes it brings to individuals and their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Sage Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun discuss the fate of the remaining Intercepting Teaching disciples, showing their concern for the disciples' well-being.
• Eternal Mother and Meng Chen meet, with Meng Chen offering support and a new identity to Eternal Mother.
• The remaining Intercepting Teaching disciples react differently to the sages' decree, highlighting their individual personalities and experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sage Jieyin wants to make Daoist Duobao, a former Intercepting Teaching disciple, the next Sect Leader of the Western Church.
• Sage Zhunti opposes this, fearing another Intercepting Teaching-like incident.
• Sage Jieyin insists on promoting Duobao, believing it's necessary for the West's rise.
• Sage Zhunti refuses to accept Duobao's authority over his Bodhi Courtyard.
• Sage Jieyin suspects Sage Zhunti of planning to leave the Western Church and start his own sect.
• Duobao becomes the Eldest Senior Brother, causing resentment among the original Western Church disciples.
• Maitreya and his group secretly plot against Duobao and Sage Jieyin after the initiation ceremony.

Character Developments

• Sage Jieyin: Becomes more autocratic, prioritizing the Western Church's rise over individual feelings. Regrets not sharing Sage Zhunti's burdens earlier.
• Sage Zhunti: Develops his own will, no longer considering everything for Sage Jieyin's sake. Stands up to Sage Jieyin's decisions.
• Maitreya and his group: Feel resentment and bitterness towards Sage Jieyin for promoting Duobao over them. Plot against Duobao and Sage Jieyin.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and succession: Sage Jieyin's desire to hand over power to Duobao causes internal strife.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Duobao's past actions raise concerns about his loyalty. Maitreya and his group feel betrayed by Sage Jieyin.
• Change and growth: Sage Zhunti's personal growth leads him to assert his independence from Sage Jieyin.

Character Interactions

• Sage Jieyin and Sage Zhunti: Their relationship strains as Sage Zhunti asserts his will, leading Sage Jieyin to suspect betrayal.
• Maitreya and his group: United in their resentment towards Sage Jieyin and Duobao, they plot against them together.
• Duobao and the former Intercepting Teaching disciples: They form an alliance, planning to dominate the Western Church.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chen, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, is about to attain the Da Luo Dao Fruit, attracting the attention of four Sage-level powerhouses who guard him.
• Meng Chen's breakthrough involves two steps: gathering past timelines and future timelines. He begins by stepping into the River of Fate.
• His future Alternate Selves attack him, each trying to become the sole existence. Meng Chen reclaims them, increasing his power and comprehension of various laws.
• He reclaims an Alternate Self that has cultivated the Law of Power, significantly boosting his cultivation.
• Meng Chen successfully attains the Da Luo Dao Fruit, transforming his True Spirit into an Innate Undying True Spirit and causing heavenly phenomena.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen demonstrates his power and determination, reclaiming his Alternate Selves and advancing his cultivation.
• The four Sage-level powerhouses show their support and protection for Meng Chen.

Significant Themes

• The theme of self-realization and becoming the sole existence is explored through Meng Chen's journey.
• The power of truth and existence is highlighted, with Meng Chen's higher truth allowing him to reclaim his Alternate Selves.
• The interconnectedness of the Three Thousand Great Daos is emphasized as Meng Chen gains comprehension of various laws.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen interacts with his future Alternate Selves, each trying to outdo the other.
• The four Sage-level powerhouses (Yuanshi Tianzun, Supervisor God-Monarch, Lingguang Divine Lord, and Zhiming Divine Lord) interact indirectly by guarding Meng Chen, showing their support and respect for his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chen successfully reaches the middle stage of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.
• He learns about the undying and indestructible nature of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals.
• Meng Chen receives Jade Capital Mountain as his Daoist Temple from Ancestor Hongjun through the Haotian child.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen: Achieves a significant cultivation milestone, becomes more powerful and respected.
• Haotian child: Proves to be a genuine messenger from Ancestor Hongjun, granting Meng Chen Jade Capital Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The power and uniqueness of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals.
• The importance of Jade Capital Mountain as a Daoist Temple and the protection it offers from Ancestor Hongjun.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen and the Haotian child: The child delivers Ancestor Hongjun's decree, bestowing Jade Capital Mountain upon Meng Chen.
• Meng Chen and Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu: Cangwu witnesses Meng Chen's new status and the respect it commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Hongjun gives Jade Capital Mountain to Meng Chen, implying his disapproval of the Intercepting disciples.
• Yuanshi Tianzun, realizing Ancestor Hongjun's displeasure, decides to send the Intercepting disciples to guard temples in the Primordial Wilderness.
• Ancestor Hongjun manifests, indicating his dislike for the Intercepting disciples.
• Yuanshi Tianzun tasks Haotian with teaching the Intercepting disciples and gives him a top-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Spirit Communication Mirror.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun shows his cunning and manipulative side, trying to please Ancestor Hongjun while also furthering his own interests.
• Haotian is conscripted by Yuanshi Tianzun into teaching the Intercepting disciples, showing his lack of agency and his fear of Yuanshi Tianzun's power.
• Ancestor Hongjun's dislike for the Intercepting disciples is confirmed, revealing his bias towards his own disciples.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between Ancestor Hongjun and Yuanshi Tianzun, with Meng Chen caught in the middle.
• The power dynamics between the characters, with Yuanshi Tianzun manipulating Haotian due to his superior power and status.
• The theme of favoritism and bias, shown through Ancestor Hongjun's treatment of the Intercepting disciples.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun and Ancestor Hongjun: A tense, unspoken conflict exists between them, with Ancestor Hongjun giving Jade Capital Mountain to Meng Chen to spite Yuanshi Tianzun.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Haotian: Yuanshi Tianzun manipulates and pressures Haotian into teaching the Intercepting disciples, showing his disregard for Haotian's wishes.
• Ancestor Hongjun and Meng Chen: Though not present, Ancestor Hongjun's actions show his favoritism towards Meng Chen, while also using him as a pawn in his conflict with Yuanshi Tianzun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi Tianzun, pleased with Haotian's potential, sends the Disciples of Intercepting Teaching to him, expecting Haotian to absorb them into his faction.
• In the Demon Realm, Master Tongtian gains freedom and is welcomed by fellow demons.
• The Wu Clan and Plant Spirit Race in the Myriad Witch Kingdom worry about their status on Kunlun Mountain after Meng Chen's departure but are reassured by his orders.
• Meng Chen learns that Haotian has been sent to Jade Capital Mountain and reflects on the fate of the Disciples of Intercepting Teaching.
• Meng Chen asks Yuanshi Tianzun about the reason behind Jade Capital Mountain's bestowal and decides to build a Little Purple Cloud Palace at its foot.
• Yuanshi Tianzun suggests the Three Immortal Maidens, Qiongxiao and Bixiao, to guard the Little Purple Cloud Palace.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun shows strategic thinking in dealing with Haotian and the Disciples of Intercepting Teaching.
• Meng Chen demonstrates straightforwardness and filial piety towards his grandmaster, Ancestor Hongjun.
• The Wu Clan and Plant Spirit Race show concern for their future on Kunlun Mountain.
• The Disciples of Intercepting Teaching's fate is tied to their master, Master Tongtian.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Consequences: The Disciples of Intercepting Teaching's fate is a result of their choice to follow Master Tongtian.
• Ambition and Opportunity: Haotian's ambition is recognized by Yuanshi Tianzun, who sees an opportunity to use the Disciples of Intercepting Teaching to further Haotian's power.
• Filial Piety: Meng Chen's filial piety towards Ancestor Hongjun is a driving force behind his actions.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen discuss the situation with Jade Capital Mountain and the Disciples of Intercepting Teaching.
• Meng Chen reassures the Wu Clan and Plant Spirit Race about their future on Kunlun Mountain.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen discuss the guardianship of the Little Purple Cloud Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoist Duobao, driven by jealousy and hatred, kneels before Sage Jieyin, asking for help to surpass Meng Chen.
• Sage Jieyin refuses, warning Duobao about Meng Chen's power and the futility of his ambition.
• Daoist Duobao is humiliated and regretful, yearning for Master Tongtian's kindness.
• Mahasthamaprapta mocks Duobao, provoking him to near violence.
• Sage Zhunti intervenes, crushing Duobao to his knees with his aura, emphasizing the power dynamics within the Western Church.

Character Developments

• Daoist Duobao: Struggles with jealousy and hatred towards Meng Chen, experiences humiliation and regret, and grapples with the harsh reality of his situation under Sage Jieyin.
• Sage Jieyin: Shows no favoritism towards Duobao, prioritizing the Western Church's interests, and uses harsh words to dissuade Duobao from pursuing his vendetta against Meng Chen.
• Mahasthamaprapta: Mocks and provokes Duobao, showing no fear despite the power difference, and reveals his disdain for Duobao's ingratitude towards Master Tongtian.
• Sage Zhunti: Intervenes to maintain order within the Western Church, demonstrating the power and authority of a Sage.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of betraying a sage's sect.
• The futility of jealousy and hatred-driven ambitions.
• The harsh reality of living under someone else's roof and the need to bow one's head.

Character Interactions

• Daoist Duobao and Sage Jieyin: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between a disciple and their teacher, with Sage Jieyin prioritizing the Western Church's interests over Duobao's personal vendetta.
• Daoist Duobao and Mahasthamaprapta: Their interaction showcases the tension and animosity between them, with Mahasthamaprapta provoking Duobao and revealing his disdain for Duobao's ingratitude.
• Sage Zhunti's intervention emphasizes the power dynamics within the Western Church and the consequences of disobedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chen attains Great Luo, attracting major powers to pay homage.
• Representatives from the Four Divine Sovereigns' clans, the Five Villages Temple, and the Purple Cloud Palace's guests visit the Chan Sect.
• Meng Chen shares his cultivation method using the River of Fate with the Four Divine Sovereigns' heirs.
• Yuanshi Tianzun reveals Ancestor Kunpeng's status as the gatekeeper of the Eternal Calamity Land and his inability to be killed without consequences.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen grows in influence and status, becoming a key figure in the Primordial Wilderness.
• The Four Divine Sovereigns' heirs recognize Meng Chen's superiority and seek his guidance.
• Yuanshi Tianzun reveals his past actions and their consequences regarding Ancestor Kunpeng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among major powers in the Primordial Wilderness.
• The consequences of past actions and karma.
• The importance of guidance and mentorship in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen interacts with representatives from various powers, solidifying his status and influence.
• Meng Chen guides the Four Divine Sovereigns' heirs, fostering a bond of unity.
• Yuanshi Tianzun shares his past with Meng Chen, revealing the complexities of their situation with Ancestor Kunpeng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi Tianzun learns from Ancestor Kunpeng's fate not to offend lightly.
• Meng Chen expresses his understanding of the Path of Transcendence and his lack of fear for karma.
• Meng Chen arranges for Yuanshi Tianzun to spread the Dao in the Myriad Witch Kingdom.
• Meng Chen and Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu journey to Jade Capital Mountain.
• Meng Chen breaks through to Late Zenith Heaven upon entering Jade Capital Mountain.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi Tianzun realizes Meng Chen's growth and understands that his disciples will eventually leave Kunlun Mountain.
• Meng Chen demonstrates his understanding of the Path of Transcendence and his resolve to face karma.
• Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu shows excitement and awe at Jade Capital Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and accepting one's karma.
• The responsibilities and expectations of a teacher and a disciple.
• The benefits and challenges of rapid cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen discuss the Path of Transcendence and the responsibilities of spreading the Dao.
• Meng Chen and Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu travel together, with Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu expressing his excitement about Jade Capital Mountain.
• Meng Chen's breakthrough at Jade Capital Mountain surprises Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chen, instead of residing in the Purple Cloud Palace, chooses a mountain peak for his own palace on Jade Capital Mountain for safety and convenience.
• Meng Chen releases his disciple, Zhen Yizi, who is a Primordial Saint, to take form.
• Zhen Yizi takes form in a valley on Jade Capital Mountain, surrounded by extraordinary heavenly phenomena.
• Meng Chen takes Zhen Yizi to the Ancestral Divine Temple to pay respects to Yuanshi Tianzun, the Teaching Sect Master.
• Yuanshi Tianzun observes Meng Chen's teaching methods and decides to take over Zhen Yizi's instruction due to Meng Chen's lack of experience.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen: Shows responsibility and conscientiousness in accepting and teaching a disciple, despite not being skilled at it.
• Zhen Yizi: Takes form as a Primordial Saint and shows a composed and world-weary demeanor.
• Yuanshi Tianzun: Decides to intervene in Zhen Yizi's instruction after observing Meng Chen's teaching methods.

Significant Themes

• The blessing and uniqueness of Primordial Saints.
• The responsibility of a master in teaching disciples.
• The intervention of a higher authority in guidance and instruction.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen and Azure Dragon Lord Cangwu: Discuss Meng Chen's past birth and his current lack of memory.
• Meng Chen and Zhen Yizi: Meng Chen teaches Zhen Yizi the basics of the Teaching Sect's Daoist arts.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Meng Chen: Yuanshi Tianzun observes Meng Chen's teaching methods and decides to take over Zhen Yizi's instruction.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Zhen Yizi: Yuanshi Tianzun directly intervenes and takes Zhen Yizi to Kunlun Mountain for personal instruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi Tianzun snatches Zhen Yizi from Meng Chen's teaching session, causing Meng Chen's preparations to go to waste.
• The Witch and Demon Clans plan to massacre the myriad races of the Primordial Wilderness before their final showdown to clear the field of potential threats.
• Meng Chen returns to the Netherworld to prepare for the influx of souls due to the impending calamity.
• The Great Calamity erupts, with countless mutilated souls from various races flooding into the Netherworld.
• Meng Chen mobilizes the Netherworld's resources to manage the sudden influx of souls, ensuring their proper registration and settlement.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen demonstrates his responsibility and capability as the Reincarnation Dao Lord, managing the Netherworld's affairs efficiently during the crisis.
• Yuanshi Tianzun shows his concern for the Primordial Wilderness and his desire to teach disciples, leading to his intervention in Meng Chen's teaching session.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the Witch and Demon Clans' actions on the myriad races and the Netherworld.
• The responsibility of the Netherworld in managing the souls of the deceased and maintaining the order of heaven and earth.
• The contrast between Meng Chen's and Yuanshi Tianzun's teaching methods, reflecting their different approaches to instruction.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen and Yuanshi Tianzun's interaction highlights their differing views on teaching disciples, with Yuanshi Tianzun believing Meng Chen is intentionally holding back.
• Meng Chen, the Black Sun Emperor, and Chijingzi discuss the management of ghost cultivators and the upcoming calamity, showcasing Meng Chen's leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Meng Chen's commands to the Netherworld's divine officials demonstrate his authority and the smooth operation of the Nether Court under his guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch and Demon Clans coordinate to massacre other clans, aiming to cripple any potential threats.
• Ancestor Kunpeng and Old Ancestor Styx benefit from the carnage, with the latter absorbing the Dao charm from the rivers of blood.
• Sage Jieyin and Crown Prince Lu Ya witness the slaughter and discuss the spread of Western Esoteric Dharma.
• Lu Ya suggests destroying the Golden Crow Clan to end the calamities, and Sage Jieyin agrees, planning to push the Witch and Demon Clans into a decisive battle.
• Da Yi plots with Ancestor Pan Wang to refine a Myriad Tribulations Passion Gu to control Celestial Consort Changxi.

Character Developments

• Di Jun, Taiyi, and the Eleven Ancestral Witches display their power, striking fear into other clans.
• Crown Prince Lu Ya shows empathy for the suffering of All Living Beings and suggests destroying his own clan to end the calamities, demonstrating his compassion and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good.
• Sage Jieyin reveals his plan to spread Western Esoteric Dharma and shows compassion towards All Living Beings, contrasting with Di Jun's cruelty.
• Da Yi is revealed to be infatuated with Celestial Consort Changxi and seeks Ancestor Pan Wang's help to refine a love gu to control her.

Significant Themes

• Power and Brutality: The struggle for supremacy among clans leads to widespread slaughter and suffering.
• Compassion vs. Cruelty: Sage Jieyin's compassion contrasts with Di Jun's cruelty, highlighting the theme of benevolent governance versus tyranny.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Lu Ya's willingness to sacrifice his own clan for the peace and stability of the greater world emphasizes the theme of selflessness and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Sage Jieyin and Crown Prince Lu Ya: They discuss the spread of Western Esoteric Dharma and plan to destroy the Golden Crow Clan, showing a teacher-student bond and shared goals.
• Da Yi and Ancestor Pan Wang: They collaborate to refine a love gu, with Ancestor Pan Wang providing guidance and warnings about the gu's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch and Demon Clans' thirty-thousand-year-long massacre of other races in the Primordial Wilderness, leading to an influx of ghosts in the Underworld.
• A riot at the Gates of Hell, led by a human ghost cursing the Sages for abandoning humanity.
• Meng Chen, the Netherworld's ruler, decides to exile the rioting ghosts to the Netherworld Fragment Behind Yin Mountain.
• Maitreya, a Western Church disciple, pleads for the ghosts, and Meng Chen hands them over to Maitreya for reformation.
• Humans in the Primordial Wilderness curse Goddess Nüwa, leading her to withdraw her Sage blood from them and sever ties.

Character Developments

• Meng Chen: Shows ruthlessness in maintaining Underworld order but also leniency when pleaded with.
• Maitreya: Demonstrates compassion and courage in pleading for the human ghosts.
• Goddess Nüwa: Remains unmoved by human curses and ultimately severs ties with them.

Significant Themes

• Cause and Effect (Karmic Sin): The Heavenly Dao only concerns itself with cause and effect, not righteousness or wickedness.
• Humanity's Actions and Consequences: The humans' reckless expansion and provocation of other races lead to their downfall.
• Sagehood and Responsibility: Sages are not supposed to meddle in racial conflicts, leading to complex situations.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chen and Maitreya: Meng Chen initially shows harshness but relents when Maitreya pleads for the ghosts.
• Goddess Nüwa and the Cursing Humans: Goddess Nüwa remains unmoved by human curses and ultimately severs ties with them.