Primeval Lord of Heaven

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Primeval Lord of Heaven
Alias(es)	Yuanshi; Second Brother
Species/Race	Saint
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chanjiao; the Three Pure Ones
Occupation/Role	Founder and leader of Chanjiao; master of the Jade Void Palace on Mount Kunlun
Status	Alive; Hun Xiu ultimately spares him after the struggle for the Three Realms' rulership 1171
First Appearance	Chapter 668

Background / History

Primeval Lord of Heaven is one of the Three Pure Ones, positioned between his elder brother Laozi and younger brother Sect Master Tongtian. He values the Three Pure Ones' dignity, but his condescending treatment of Tongtian repeatedly strains their brotherhood. 678

As Chanjiao's Saint leader, he is deeply protective of his sect's authority and his own reputation. Hun Xiu's killing of his twelve Immortal Cranes provokes him into personally striking Tongtian's disciple with the Furious Palm Strike, despite Tongtian's intervention. 675 677

During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Chanjiao suffers escalating losses: Daoist Randeng is sent to the Investiture of the Gods List, Mount Kunlun is attacked, and the Jade Void Palace is destroyed. The chaos of heavenly secrets prevents Primeval Lord of Heaven from identifying the culprit through divination, intensifying his anger and frustration. 695 697 698

He eventually identifies Hun Xiu as the destroyer of his dojo, but Tongtian openly shields his disciple. Primeval Lord of Heaven abandons a direct confrontation after recognizing that Tongtian's Four Immortal Slaying Swords would leave him at a disadvantage. 724 725

Later, a Hun Xiu clone enters Chanjiao as its Vice Sect Master. Primeval Lord of Heaven accepts and protects this apparent recruit, unaware that the clone is connected to Tongtian's disciple. The clone ultimately conspires with Daoist Jieyin to devastate Chanjiao, sending its disciples to the Investiture of the Gods List. 750 751 792

Personality

Primeval Lord of Heaven is proud, status-conscious, and highly sensitive to humiliation. The destruction of the Jade Void Palace is not merely a strategic loss to him; it is a personal affront to a Saint's dignity. 697 698

He regularly dismisses Hun Xiu as a worthless cultivator with no Saint potential, while treating Tongtian as an insubordinate younger brother. 697 702 His arrogance can give way to caution when faced with superior leverage: he avoids Tongtian's Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and seeks alliances when Chanjiao's losses become too severe to manage alone. 724 742

Despite his pride, he can be pragmatic. He compromises with the Western Sect to investigate Chanjiao's attacker and relies on Tongtian's aid when Nuwa suppresses him with the Pangu Banner. 738 805

Abilities & Skills

Saint's Might

As a Saint, Primeval Lord of Heaven possesses overwhelming magical power and pressure capable of suppressing lesser cultivators.

• Restored Mount Kunlun, Qilin Cliff, and the Jade Void Palace with a wave of his hand after their destruction. 697
• Destroyed a red flame formation around the Jade Void Palace and dispersed its fire dragon with a finger flick. 792
• His Saint's Might leaves Chanjiao attendants and disciples trembling in fear. 698 732
• His divinations are obstructed by the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation and by forces shielding Hun Xiu. 697 754

Spatial Movement

Primeval Lord of Heaven can cross immense distances in a single thought.

• Traveled from Mount Kunlun to the East Sea instantaneously when confronting Tongtian. 723
• Appeared immediately at Mount Qianyuan after sensing Taiyi Zhenren's death. 732

Furious Palm Strike

Primeval Lord of Heaven used the Furious Palm Strike against Hun Xiu after the latter killed his Immortal Cranes.

• The strike was launched despite Tongtian's protection of his disciple. 675
• Hun Xiu endured the attack without injury, shocking Primeval Lord of Heaven. 677

Nine Nether Flames

After capturing a figure identified as “Hun Xiu,” Primeval Lord of Heaven ordered the use of Nine Nether Flames to force information from him.

• Soul Searching and divination failed to reveal the captive's master's identity. 754
• He resorted to the flames after concluding that ordinary interrogation would not work. 754

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pangu Banner — Primeval Lord of Heaven's supreme offensive Magic Treasure; he uses it against Daoist Jieyin and Nuwa. 751 752 805
• Nine Nether Flames — Used through his clone to torture a captured Hun Xiu figure. 754

Relationships

• Laozi — Elder brother and fellow member of the Three Pure Ones; Laozi intervenes when Primeval Lord of Heaven and Tongtian nearly fight over the Immortal Cranes. 678
• Sect Master Tongtian — Younger brother and frequent rival; their conflict centers on Tongtian's defense of Hun Xiu and Primeval Lord of Heaven's treatment of Chanjiao. 675 724
• Hun Xiu — Initially Tongtian's disciple and Primeval Lord of Heaven's enemy after the destruction of Mount Kunlun; a Hun Xiu clone later becomes Chanjiao's Vice Sect Master before betraying the sect. 675 724 750 792
• Old Man of the South Pole — Chanjiao disciple whose placement on the Investiture of the Gods List drives Primeval Lord of Heaven's investigation. 718 722
• Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti — Fellow Saints whom he initially suspects of killing Old Man of the South Pole; he later seeks their cooperation against the mysterious attacker. 722 738 742
• Nuwa — Fellow Saint who suppresses him using the Pangu Banner but deliberately refrains from immediately sending him to the Investiture of the Gods List. 805
• Patriarch Hongjun — His teacher; Hongjun refuses to intervene against the mysterious powerhouse, stating that the Heavenly Dao has tacitly approved the actions against Chanjiao. 742

Story Role / Major Arcs

Conflict over the Immortal Cranes

Hun Xiu kills Primeval Lord of Heaven's twelve Immortal Cranes. Primeval Lord of Heaven demands an apology and attacks Hun Xiu, creating a direct rupture with Tongtian. 675 677

Destruction of Mount Kunlun

While Primeval Lord of Heaven is away, Daoist Randeng and multiple Chanjiao disciples are sent to the Investiture of the Gods List, and the Jade Void Palace is looted and destroyed. He restores the mountain but cannot initially identify the attacker. 695 697 698

Pursuit of Hun Xiu

After recognizing Hun Xiu from Old Man of the South Pole's drawing, Primeval Lord of Heaven confronts Tongtian. Tongtian admits Hun Xiu is his disciple but denies responsibility, then deters Primeval Lord of Heaven with the Four Immortal Slaying Swords. 698 724

Chanjiao's Collapse

A Hun Xiu clone accepted as Chanjiao's Vice Sect Master secretly works with the Western Sect to destroy Chanjiao. Primeval Lord of Heaven emerges from seclusion to find his sect ruined and vows to kill the disciple he had trusted. 750 792

Saint Conflicts and the Investiture of the Gods List

Nuwa suppresses Primeval Lord of Heaven using his own Pangu Banner, forcing Tongtian to rescue him. He is later killed and entered onto the Investiture of the Gods List when Hun Xiu reveals himself as its master. 805 812

Pursuit of the Light of Dominance

Following Haotian's death, Primeval Lord of Heaven pursues the Light of Dominance, believing it will grant rulership over the Three Realms. Hun Xiu stops him, spares his life, and destroys the Light instead. 1170 1171

Notable Quotes

“Tongtian, what is this attitude? Is this how you speak to your second brother?” 678

“Who was it?” 697