Ch. 1Shichen, Destiny's Inheritance
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter begins with the birth of the Chaos and the Three Thousand Demon Gods, each corresponding to a law. Pangu, the master of the Law of Strength, is born with three Chaos Supreme Treasures.
- Daoist Shichen and the Lord of Destiny, the most powerful Demon Gods after Pangu, foresee a great calamity where the Three Thousand Demon Gods will be schemed against by the Great Dao, leading to their demise.
- They attempt to join forces with Daoist Yang Mei, the Space Demon God, to find a way to avert the catastrophe, but she retreats, causing their plan to be discovered by the Great Dao, resulting in their deaths.
- Li Xinghe, a mortal, is pulled into the Chaos and becomes the 3001st Demon God, inheriting fragments of Time and Destiny from Daoist Shichen and the Lord of Destiny. He is given a Chaos Supreme Treasure, a shovel, formed from the fusion of the Wheel of Time and the Wheel of Destiny.
- Li Xinghe meets Pangu, who senses the anomaly in the Chaos and investigates. Pangu gives Li Xinghe a drop of his essence blood, significantly enhancing his power.
- Li Xinghe decides to stay by Pangu's side for protection, and they become brothers. Li Xinghe names his Chaos Supreme Treasure the Chaos Shovel.
Character Developments
- Li Xinghe: Transmigrates into the Chaos and becomes the 3001st Demon God. He inherits the abilities of Daoist Shichen and the Lord of Destiny and gains the Chaos Shovel. He decides to stay by Pangu's side for protection and establishes a brotherly relationship with him.
- Pangu: The master of the Law of Strength and the most powerful Demon God. He senses Li Xinghe's anomaly and investigates. After confirming Li Xinghe's innocence, he accepts him as a brother and gives him a drop of his essence blood.
Significant Themes
- Destiny and Free Will: The Demon Gods attempt to change their predetermined fate but ultimately fail, highlighting the theme of destiny's inevitability. Li Xinghe, however, seems to have some degree of free will, as he chooses to stay by Pangu's side.
- Power and Protection: Li Xinghe's decision to stay with Pangu emphasizes the importance of power and protection in the Chaos. Pangu's strength ensures Li Xinghe's survival in this dangerous world.
Character Interactions
- Li Xinghe and Pangu: Li Xinghe latches onto Pangu for protection, and Pangu accepts him as a brother after confirming his innocence. Their relationship is one of mutual benefit, with Li Xinghe gaining protection and Pangu gaining a companion.
- Daoist Shichen and the Lord of Destiny: Although they perish, their actions set the stage for Li Xinghe's transmigration and his role in the Chaos. Their interaction with Li Xinghe is limited to their voices in his mind, guiding him and revealing their past.