Chapter Summaries

Key plot points and events

• After tens of thousands of years of seclusion, Qing Xuan completes the ninth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Profound Art, attaining a saintly body. He discovers that Kong Xuan and the others have stayed away for ten thousand years and goes to the Human Ancestral Land.
• During their protection of humanity, Kong Xuan and his fellow disciples witness three major breakthroughs in human society:
  • Suiren Shi invents fire-making, earning Heavenly Dao Merit and becoming a leader of the Human Race.
  • Youchao Shi leads the construction of thatched shelters, helping people survive beyond caves.
  • Ziyi Shi devises clothing from animal hides and fish bones to withstand winter.
• Each invention earns Merit, and each inventor reaches Early Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Their contributions establish them as the Three Ancestors of Humanity. Their inventions also become Postnatal Merit Spiritual Treasures.
• Once the ten-thousand-year guardianship ends, Kong Xuan and his four companions receive Merit from Heaven. Yun Xiao senses she is ready to break through, while the others store their rewards.
• Before departing, Kong Xuan gives Suiren Shi the Five Elements Cultivation Method to help humanity defend and develop itself.
• Qing Xuan reunites with his disciples. Later, he and Kong Xuan discuss Kong Xuan’s cultivation: although he has enough Merit to sever another corpse, his cultivation of the Gold Law is not yet advanced enough.

Character developments and interactions

• Qing Xuan reaches the ninth revolution of his body-cultivation art and arrives to check on his absent disciples. He teases Bi Xiao about misbehavior, while she hides behind Kong Xuan.
• Kong Xuan becomes more powerful and reflective. He has severed his Earth Evil Corpse but believes his eventual Five Elements union may let him bypass the Quasi-Saint stage. His disciples’ progress pleases him, though he recognizes that Merit alone cannot make up for his lagging law cultivation.
• Zhao Gongming has advanced to Great Luo Golden Immortal and jokes with his siblings, though he cannot keep Bi Xiao in line.
• Yun Xiao is on the verge of a breakthrough; Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao have reached the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• The Three Ancestors honor Kong Xuan and his companions as the Human Race’s protectors, then gratefully accept Kong Xuan’s cultivation method.

Significant themes

• Human ingenuity and progress: Fire, shelter, and clothing transform human life and allow the population to grow.
• Merit and Heavenly favor: The Heavenly Dao rewards inventions that benefit humanity, though the characters do not fully understand why the Human Race receives such favor.
• Duty and guidance: Kong Xuan’s group fulfills its guardianship, then leaves humanity with the tools to continue independently.
• Cultivation requires more than rewards: Kong Xuan’s Merit is abundant, but his progress in the Gold Law remains a necessary obstacle.

Key plot points and events

• Qing Xuan tells Kong Xuan that Heaven has destined the Human Race to rule the Primordial Continent and urges him, as their Holy Father, to support them. He says the Witch and Monster Races’ fortunes are fading and that only those who become Sages truly matter.
• Yun Xiao breaks through to Daluo Golden Immortal. Qing Xuan then takes his disciples toward Wuzhuang Temple aboard the coffin, which Bi Xiao complains is ugly, though Qiong Xiao calls it imposing.
• Qing Xuan rewards Zhao Gongming and Yun Xiao with Spiritual Treasures after their breakthroughs: the Qian Kun Ruler and Thunder Control Whip for Zhao Gongming, and the Flowing Light Zither and Limitless Bracelet for Yun Xiao.
• On the way, they encounter Lu Ya fleeing from Jie Yin and Zhunti, who have pursued him for a thousand years. Qing Xuan splits the group: he faces Jie Yin, while Kong Xuan and Lu Ya remain near Zhunti.
• Qing Xuan suppresses Jie Yin and Zhunti despite using only part of his strength. The brothers plan to seize Kong Xuan as a hostage, but Kong Xuan anticipates the trap and coordinates with Lu Ya to stay in place as bait.
• Qing Xuan recognizes Kong Xuan’s plan, but hesitates over whether killing the two Heavenly Ordained Sages might provoke the Heavenly Dao. Zhunti exploits Qing Xuan’s momentary hesitation and charges at Kong Xuan.

Character development and interactions

• Kong Xuan takes his role as Human Holy Father seriously and resolves to cultivate harder. He also shows composure and tactical judgment by cooperating with Qing Xuan’s bait plan.
• Qing Xuan remains confident and teasing, but reveals caution when considering the consequences of killing Sages. He uses Kong Xuan as bait, trusting his disciple’s strength and ability to survive.
• Lu Ya, exhausted and resentful after a thousand years of pursuit, accepts Kong Xuan’s plan and fights alongside him rather than fleeing.
• Jie Yin and Zhunti underestimate Qing Xuan, then resort to targeting Kong Xuan when they realize they are losing. Zhunti’s attempt to seize him sets up the chapter’s cliffhanger.
• Bi Xiao and Qiong Xiao provide lighter banter over the coffin, while Qing Xuan’s gift-giving reinforces his role as a generous, invested teacher.

Significant themes

• Heavenly destiny and shifting power: Qing Xuan presents the Human Race’s rise as inevitable and the Witch and Monster Races’ decline as part of a larger cosmic order.
• Cultivation and status: The chapter emphasizes the divide between Sages and those who have not reached Sagehood.
• Trust and strategy: Qing Xuan relies on Kong Xuan’s capability, while Kong Xuan and Lu Ya turn themselves into bait to create an opening.
• Mentorship and reward: Qing Xuan encourages his disciples’ growth through guidance and powerful treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan disregards Zhunti's threats and attacks Jie Yin directly.
• Zhunti struggles against Kong Xuan and Lu Ya's combined assault.
• Qing Xuan severely injures Jie Yin and disrupts Zhunti's focus.
• Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, appears and intervenes, saving Zhunti and Jie Yin.
• Qing Xuan and Hongjun negotiate; Qing Xuan trades Jie Yin for the Six Innate Futons.
• Qing Xuan decides to return to Three Immortal Islands for seclusion to advance his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuan: Shows his disregard for Zhunti's threats, demonstrates his immense power, and reveals his desire to advance his cultivation quickly.
• Zhunti: Struggles against Kong Xuan and Lu Ya, shows concern for his senior brother Jie Yin, and is saved by Hongjun.
• Hongjun: Appears unexpectedly, saves Zhunti and Jie Yin, and reveals that he doesn't have the God-Slaying Spear or the World-Destroying Black Lotus.
• Jie Yin: Is severely injured by Qing Xuan and is later saved by Hongjun.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among cultivators.
• The importance of cultivation and advancement in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of disrupting or interfering with the plans of powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan vs. Zhunti: Qing Xuan disregards Zhunti's threats and attacks Jie Yin, while Zhunti struggles against Kong Xuan and Lu Ya.
• Qing Xuan vs. Hongjun: Qing Xuan negotiates with Hongjun, trading Jie Yin for the Six Innate Futons.
• Hongjun vs. Qing Xuan: Hongjun saves Zhunti and Jie Yin, revealing that he doesn't have the God-Slaying Spear or the World-Destroying Black Lotus, which surprises Qing Xuan.
• Qing Xuan and his disciples: Qing Xuan reassures his disciples and decides to return to Three Immortal Islands for seclusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan decides to return to Three Immortal Islands for secluded cultivation with his disciples.
• Lu Ya, a Quasi-Saint with a troubled past, asks Qing Xuan to become his master.
• Qing Xuan agrees to take Lu Ya as his seventh disciple after considering Lu Ya's potential and the enmity between Lu Ya and Jie Yin.
• Qing Xuan bestows Spiritual Treasures upon Lu Ya and sends him to cultivate on Penglai Island.
• Qing Xuan enters seclusion to absorb the Twelve-grade Merit Golden Lotus and achieve Primordial Unity.
• Kong Xuan severs his Mind Corpse but remains at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
• Peng Xuan, in the Heavenly Court, plans to sever his final corpse and make a name for himself as the Demon Master.
• Zhao Gongming and his siblings diligently cultivate, with Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao preparing to enter seclusion to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
• Lu Ya severs his Evil Corpse, reaching Quasi-Saint mid-stage.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya: From a frustrated and hunted Quasi-Saint to Qing Xuan's seventh disciple, Lu Ya finds hope and protection under Qing Xuan's wing.
• Qing Xuan: Recognizes Lu Ya's potential and takes him in as a disciple, further expanding his influence and power.
• Kong Xuan: Achieves perfection in the Gold Law but remains at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm after severing his Mind Corpse.
• Peng Xuan: Gains confidence and maturity, planning to sever his final corpse and make a name for himself as the Demon Master.
• Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao: Continue to cultivate diligently, with Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao preparing to enter seclusion to break through to the next realm.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Lu Ya's past and his eventual meeting with Qing Xuan, as well as Qing Xuan's belief in his disciples' future achievements.
• Protection and guidance: Qing Xuan takes Lu Ya under his wing, providing him with Spiritual Treasures and a safe environment to cultivate.
• Maturity and growth: Kong Xuan's and Peng Xuan's personal growth and increased determination.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Qing Xuan: Lu Ya expresses his desire to become Qing Xuan's disciple, and Qing Xuan agrees, taking Lu Ya under his wing.
• Kong Xuan and Lu Ya: Kong Xuan feels sympathy for Lu Ya's situation, reminiscent of their own past struggles.
• Qing Xuan and his disciples: Qing Xuan provides guidance and resources to his disciples, fostering a sense of belonging and loyalty within the sect.
• Kong Xuan and Peng Xuan: Kong Xuan's achievement in severing his Mind Corpse inspires Peng Xuan to sever his final corpse and make a name for himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laozi, after observing the Human Race for a hundred years, decides to establish a Dao lineage among them, but first needs to inform Nuwa and Kong Xuan.
• Qing Xuan attains the Dao of Hunyuan and becomes a Saint, causing auspicious phenomena across the Primordial World.
• Qing Xuan lectures his disciples for a hundred years after his breakthrough.
• Laozi visits Qing Xuan, offering a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Thunderbolt Bow, and seeking permission to preach to the Human Race.
• Qing Xuan agrees to Laozi's request, but in exchange, he demands the Taiji Diagram or the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Becomes more determined to establish a Dao lineage among the Human Race, showing his resolve and ambition.
• Qing Xuan: Achieves Sainthood, gains immense power, and begins to consider challenging Dao Ancestor Hongjun. He also shows his shrewdness in negotiating with Laozi.
• Kong Xuan: Is mentioned to be in seclusion cultivating, showing his dedication to his path.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment (Dao) is a central theme, as seen in the actions of Laozi and Qing Xuan.
• The relationship between senior and junior disciples is explored, with Qing Xuan lecturing his disciples and Laozi seeking permission from him.
• The exchange of treasures and knowledge reflects the value system in this world, where powerful artifacts and insights are highly prized.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Qing Xuan: They have a past conflict, but Laozi visits Qing Xuan to seek his permission to preach to the Human Race, showing a level of respect and acknowledgment of Qing Xuan's power and status.
• Qing Xuan and his disciples: Qing Xuan lectures his disciples after his breakthrough, showing his commitment to their growth and development.
• The interactions between various factions (Human Race, Heavenly Court, Demon Race, etc.) are hinted at, showing the complex political landscape of the Primordial World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan asks Laozi for the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, and after negotiating, Laozi agrees and hands it over.
• Laozi returns to the human tribe, preaches the Dao, and becomes the first human saint after eighty-one days.
• Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tongtian also become saints and establish the Chan and Jie Sects, respectively.
• Jie Yin and Zhunti become the last two saints by establishing Buddhism, making great vows to revitalize the West.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Becomes the first human saint, establishes the Human Teachings, and passes down the Golden Core Great Dao.
• Qing Xuan: Obtains the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, plans to bestow it to Kong Xuan.
• Jie Yin and Zhunti: Become the last two saints by establishing Buddhism and making great vows.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence of Saints: Saints' strength dictates their influence. Qing Xuan's ascension influences Laozi's decision, and the Three Pure Ones' ascensions shock the Great Desolation.
• Karma and Vows: Saints are not entangled by Karma, but establishing a sect with a vow requires fulfilling it. Jie Yin and Zhunti's vows for revitalizing the West have future implications.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan and Laozi: Qing Xuan's negotiation with Laozi leads to the latter's agreement to part with the pagoda.
• Laozi and the Human Tribe: Laozi preaches the Dao to the human tribe, leading to his ascension.
• The Three Pure Ones: Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tongtian follow Laozi's example and become saints, establishing their respective sects.
• Jie Yin and Zhunti: The brothers decide to become saints together by establishing Buddhism and making great vows.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss strategies to defeat the Witch Race and become the dominant power in the Great Desolation.
• Di Jun plans to refine a spiritual treasure, the Monster Summoning Banner, to control Demon Kings and Monster Sages, but needs Nuwa's help.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi visit Nuwa, but are stopped by Jin Ning and told the banner will be sent to the Heavenly Court.
• Di Jun's plan to gather souls for the banner angers Da Bai, who fights with Tai Yi.
• Old Ancestor Minghe creates the Asura Race and establishes the Asura Cult in the Sea of Blood.
• Saint Qing Xuan arrives, offering Minghe an opportunity to become a Sage in exchange for the Karmic Fire Red Lotus.

Character Developments

• Di Jun: Shows strategic thinking and determination to defeat the Witch Race and become the dominant power.
• Tai Yi: Demonstrates concern for the unity of the Monster Race and their chances against the Witch Race.
• Nuwa: Maintains a calm and collected demeanor, contributing to the Monster Race while avoiding political intrigue.
• Da Bai: Becomes angry and defiant when Di Jun asks for his soul for the Monster Summoning Banner.
• Old Ancestor Minghe: Creates a new race and establishes a sect, but struggles to become a Sage despite absorbing merit.
• Saint Qing Xuan: Offers Minghe an opportunity to become a Sage, but only in exchange for the Karmic Fire Red Lotus.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and struggle for dominance between races (Witch, Monster, and others).
• The pursuit of becoming a Sage and the methods to achieve it.
• The consequences of ambition and the willingness to make sacrifices for power.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Discuss strategies and plan to refine the Monster Summoning Banner together.
• Di Jun and Nuwa: Di Jun seeks Nuwa's help to refine the banner, but Nuwa remains distant and uninvolved.
• Da Bai and Tai Yi: Da Bai fights with Tai Yi after being asked to contribute his soul for the banner.
• Minghe and Qing Xuan: Qing Xuan offers Minghe an opportunity to become a Sage, but Minghe is suspicious and unwilling to trade the Karmic Fire Red Lotus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan convinces Minghe to help him by offering the Karmic Fire Red Lotus in exchange for an opportunity.
• Qing Xuan meets Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, inviting them to the Three Immortal Islands.
• Qing Xuan introduces Lu Ya, his seventh disciple, to Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.
• Qing Xuan reveals the true purpose behind the Witch and Monster Races' rule and the upcoming transformation of Houtu into the Six Paths and the Underworld.
• Qing Xuan shares his plan to help one of them become a Sage using a wisp of Primordial Violet Qi.
• Qing Xuan asks Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun to collect dragon veins from various regions to strengthen the Underworld's foundation.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuan demonstrates his strategic thinking and persuasive skills in convincing Minghe and planning the Underworld's establishment.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun show their integrity and brotherhood by pushing the Sage opportunity onto each other.
• Lu Ya, Qing Xuan's disciple, shows maturity and adaptability in interacting with seniors.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle among the races.
• Friendship and brotherhood between Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.
• The importance of strategic planning and preparation.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan interacts with Minghe, Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and Lu Ya, demonstrating his leadership and persuasive skills.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun interact, showcasing their brotherhood and integrity.
• Lu Ya interacts with Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, displaying adaptability and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A hundred years pass since the Three Pure Ones became Saints.
• Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian establish their respective sects on Kunlun Mountain.
• Tensions rise between the Heavenly Origin Sect (Yuanshi) and the Intercepting Sect (Tongtian).
• Laozi decides to leave Kunlun Mountain, suggesting that the three should separate.
• Tongtian leads his disciples to the East Sea, establishing their dojo on Golden Ao Island.
• The separation of the Three Pure Ones is noticed by other major powers, including the West's Buddhism and the Heavenly Court.
• Qing Xuan senses the intensifying Witch-Demon Tribulation.
• In the Heavenly Court, Di Jun learns about a potential weakness of the Witch Race.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Maintains his preference for tranquility and accepts only one disciple, Xuan Du, in a hundred years.
• Yuanshi: Becomes more arrogant and discriminatory towards the Yao, leading to conflicts with Tongtian's disciples.
• Tongtian: Stands up for his disciples and is willing to leave Kunlun Mountain to avoid further conflicts.
• Qing Xuan: Aware of the intensifying Witch-Demon Tribulation, he heads towards the Witch Race.

Significant Themes

• The differing philosophies and approaches to cultivation among the Three Pure Ones' sects.
• Discrimination and conflict between different races and cultivation sects.
• The impending Witch-Demon Tribulation and its implications for the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian: Despite their separation, they still maintain some level of respect and brotherhood.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: Their disciples' conflicts escalate, leading to a heated argument between the two Saints.
• Qing Xuan and the Witch Race: Qing Xuan senses the intensifying Witch-Demon Tribulation and heads towards the Witch Race.
• Di Jun and Ji Meng: Di Jun learns about a potential weakness of the Witch Race from Ji Meng, which could significantly impact the balance of power between the Monster Race and the Witch Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun learns that human Essence Spirits can restrain the Witch Race and decides to slaughter the human race to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword.
• Nuwa, the Wa Huang of the Demon Race, warns against this action but ultimately doesn't interfere.
• Di Jun dispatches tens of millions of demons to attack human tribes, led by Monster Sages and Demon Marshals.
• Kong Xuan, the Holy Father of humanity, starts rescuing humans and fighting against the demon army.
• The Witch Race, led by the Twelve Ancestral Witches, joins the human resistance against the Demon Race.

Character Developments

• Di Jun: Shows determination to eliminate the Witch Race, disregarding the consequences for the Demon Race and humanity.
• Nuwa: Maintains her neutrality but expresses concern about the harm to heavenly harmony and the Demon Race.
• Kong Xuan: Demonstrates his commitment to protecting humanity, actively rescuing people and fighting against the demon army.
• Qing Xuan: Uses his knowledge from his past life to predict Di Jun's plan and convinces the Witch Race to protect humanity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance among races (Demon, Human, Witch).
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and disregard for harmony (Di Jun's decision to slaughter humanity).
• The importance of unity and cooperation among different groups (Witch Race joining human resistance).

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Nuwa: Di Jun tries to persuade Nuwa to support his plan, but she remains cautious and concerned.
• Fu Xi and Peng Xuan: They try to avoid participating in the human slaughter, leading to a plan to fake a defeat against a Xuan Turtle.
• Kong Xuan and the rescued humans: Kong Xuan actively rescues humans, demonstrating his role as the Holy Father.
• Qing Xuan and the Twelve Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuan uses his knowledge to convince the Witch Race to protect humanity, leading to their involvement in the resistance.

Key plot points and events

• At the Human Ancestral Land, Kong Xuan reunites with the Three Ancestors of Humanity. He explains that the Demon Race is attacking to harvest human Essence Spirits, which can be used against the Wu Clan.
• As the Demon army approaches, Kong Xuan tells the Three Ancestors to lead the Human defenders while he confronts the Demon Race’s leaders. He contacts his master, Qing Xuan, who assures him that support is on the way.
• The battle quickly turns against the humans, whose forces are badly outmatched. Di Jun dismisses their pleas and declares that they must surrender their Essence Spirits for the Demon Race.
• Suiren Shi attacks Di Jun but is easily repelled. Kong Xuan intervenes, sending Suiren Shi back to help the wider defense.
• Di Jun mocks Kong Xuan’s lower cultivation and questions why he is interfering. Kong Xuan answers that the humans call him their Holy Father, so protecting them is his duty.
• Kong Xuan’s Five-Colored Divine Light captures Di Jun’s Yin-Yang Pearls, stripping away Di Jun’s spiritual imprint. He then holds his own against Di Jun’s Solar True Fire, forcing Di Jun to recognize him as a serious opponent.
• Tongtian and his disciples admire Kong Xuan’s strength, while Zhunti notices the metal aura in his divine light and grows more resentful toward Qing Xuan.

Character developments and interactions

• Kong Xuan displays loyalty, composure, and confidence, accepting responsibility for protecting humanity despite the disparity in cultivation. His fight reveals that his true combat ability far exceeds what his realm suggests.
• Suiren Shi shifts from outrage and grief to leading the human resistance. Though initially worried about Kong Xuan, he trusts him and returns to support the other fighters.
• Di Jun begins dismissive and confident, but Kong Xuan’s capture of his treasure unsettles him and complicates his view of the supposedly weaker disciple.
• Nuwa, observing from Wa Huang Heaven, is angered by the slaughter and feels her share of humanity’s fortune diminishing, but she does not intervene in this excerpt.
• Qing Xuan remains off the battlefield but reassures Kong Xuan that he has arranged help.

Significant themes

• Duty and belonging: Kong Xuan protects humanity because they regard him as their father, even though he is not human.
• Resistance against overwhelming power: The human defenders are badly outmatched, yet continue fighting for their people.
• Appearance versus true strength: Kong Xuan’s low cultivation rank conceals formidable power and skill.
• The cost of political ambition: The Demon Race treats humanity as a resource in its conflict with the Wu Clan, setting compassion against ruthless strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eastern Emperor Tai Yi joins the battle against Kong Xuan, forcing Kong Xuan to retreat.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun intervene, with Zhen Yuanzi stalling Tai Yi while Hong Yun uses his Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd to devastating effect against the Demon Race Army.
• The Ancestral Witches arrive, leading to the Demon Race's retreat. The Human Race pursues but does not engage in further combat.
• The Human Race suffers heavy casualties, and the Three Ancestors of Humanity swear vengeance against the Demon Race.
• Qing Xuan meets with the Three Ancestors, imparting wisdom and leaving them to rebuild the Human Race.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun depart to attend to their unfinished business, while Kong Xuan returns to Three Immortal Islands.
• Qing Xuan plans to reside with the Witch Clan as Houtu's transformation nears.
• In the Heavenly Court, Di Jun discusses forging the Witch-Slaying Sword with the Ten Great Demon Marshals.

Character Developments

• Kong Xuan proves himself in battle, earning praise from Qing Xuan and motivating the Three Ancestors of Humanity.
• Tai Yi demonstrates his prowess as the Number One Under the Saints in the Great Desolation.
• Zhen Yuanzi shows his ability to stall powerful opponents and his strategic thinking.
• Hong Yun showcases the destructive power of his Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd.
• Di Jun experiences a setback but remains determined to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Human Race and the Demon Race, with heavy consequences for both sides.
• The role of powerful individuals in shaping the course of battles and influencing the fate of their respective races.
• The theme of vengeance and the consequences of swearing oaths, as seen with the Three Ancestors of Humanity.
• The passing of the Human Race Tribulation and the arrival of a New Life, symbolizing hope and renewal.

Character Interactions

• Kong Xuan and Qing Xuan: Master and disciple, with Qing Xuan guiding and praising Kong Xuan's actions.
• Tai Yi and Zhen Yuanzi: Opponents engaged in a fierce battle, with Zhen Yuanzi managing to stall Tai Yi despite being at a disadvantage.
• Hong Yun and the Demon Race Army: Hong Yun's powerful attack decimates the Demon Race Army, leading to their retreat.
• The Three Ancestors of Humanity and Qing Xuan: Qing Xuan imparts wisdom and motivation to the Three Ancestors, inspiring them to rebuild the Human Race.
• Di Jun and the Ten Great Demon Marshals: Di Jun discusses forging the Witch-Slaying Sword with his marshals, demonstrating his determination to continue the fight against the Human Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan and Houtu leave the Wu Clan for a journey.
• They pass through the Netherworld Sea of Blood, witnessing the suffering of remnant souls.
• Houtu comprehends the need for reincarnation in the Primordial World.
• Houtu transforms into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, becoming the Samsara.
• Minghe leads the Asura Race into the Asura Path.
• Houtu's Primordial Spirit ascends to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level.
• Zhen Yuanzi establishes the Underworld using the Earth Book.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Realizes the importance of reincarnation, sacrifices herself to become the Samsara, and ascends to a high level of cultivation.
• Qing Xuan: Guides Houtu, facilitates her transformation, and delivers her message to her brother.
• Minghe: Understands the opportunity presented and leads his race into the Asura Path.
• Zhen Yuanzi: Establishes the Underworld, gaining significant power and recognition from the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and the cycle of life and death.
• Sacrifice and selflessness for the greater good.
• The establishment of rules and order in the world.
• The division of power and authority between different realms.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan and Houtu: Qing Xuan guides and supports Houtu, while Houtu shares her newfound understanding with Qing Xuan.
• Houtu and Minghe: Houtu acknowledges Minghe's Asura Race's growth and provides them with a path in the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Zhen Yuanzi and the Heavenly Dao: Zhen Yuanzi establishes the Underworld, gaining recognition and support from the Heavenly Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhen Yuanzi becomes the second Sage, reaching the first level of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin with Qing Xuan's help.
• The Three Pure Ones, Jie Yin, and Zhunti gather, aiming to interfere in the Underworld's management.
• Qing Xuan challenges the gathered Sages to a fight in the Chaos.

Character Developments

• Zhen Yuanzi: Becomes a Sage, gains the title of Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi, and is appointed to manage the Underworld with Houtu.
• Houtu: Becomes the first Sage, reaches the third level of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, and is appointed to manage the Underworld with Zhen Yuanzi.
• Qing Xuan: Aids Zhen Yuanzi in becoming a Sage, lends Houtu spiritual treasures, and challenges the gathered Sages.
• Hong Yun: Receives the title of Central Mount Song Heavenly Exalted Great Emperor and assists Zhen Yuanzi in managing the Underworld.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for influence among Sages.
• The importance of the Underworld and the Six Paths of Reincarnation in the Primordial World.
• Qing Xuan's belief in might makes right and his willingness to challenge other Sages.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan and Zhen Yuanzi: Qing Xuan aids Zhen Yuanzi in becoming a Sage, and they maintain a friendly relationship.
• Houtu and Zhen Yuanzi: They become colleagues in managing the Underworld and maintain a good relationship.
• Qing Xuan and the gathered Sages: Qing Xuan challenges the Three Pure Ones, Jie Yin, and Zhunti to a fight in the Chaos, showcasing his dominance and willingness to defend the Underworld's independence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan faces off against the Three Pure Ones and Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
• Qing Xuan uses the Heaven Suppressing Coffin to trap Primordial Heavenly Venerate.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun appears and mediates, leading to a stalemate.
• Hongjun warns Qing Xuan not to interfere in Witch and Monster Race affairs.
• Qing Xuan, Houtu, and Zhen Yuanzi return to the Underworld to begin its establishment.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuan demonstrates his power and cunning, outmaneuvering the Sages.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate shows his strength but is ultimately trapped.
• Hongjun reveals his authority and impartiality, mediating the conflict.
• Houtu and Zhen Yuanzi show concern for the Underworld's establishment.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation (Qing Xuan's strategies, Hongjun's authority).
• The importance of the Underworld in the Primordial World.
• The tension between the Sages and Qing Xuan's faction.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan vs. the Sages: A battle of wits and strength, with Qing Xuan gaining the upper hand.
• Hongjun's intervention: He mediates the conflict, showing his impartiality and authority.
• Qing Xuan and his disciples: They work together to establish the Underworld, showing unity and purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu leads the group to the Underworld, where they encounter the Ghost Gate Pass, the Bridge of Helplessness, and Meng Po's Soup.
• The Eighteen Levels of Hell are established, and the Book of Life and Death, along with the Judge's Brush, appear.
• The Underworld's hierarchy is established, with Zhao Gongming appointed as the Great Emperor Fengdu and the Great Emperor Tianqi Rensheng of Mount Tai.
• Zhao Gongming successfully severs his Good Corpse, advancing to the Perfected Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.
• The Ancestral Witches arrive, and Qing Xuan decides to let them reincarnate in the Underworld after death.

Character Developments

• Houtu: Becomes a Sage and the ruler of the Underworld.
• Zhao Gongming: Appointed to two high-ranking positions in the Underworld and successfully severs his Good Corpse.
• Qing Xuan: Plans Zhao Gongming's rise in the Underworld hierarchy and decides to let the Ancestral Witches reincarnate there.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Reincarnation: The establishment of the Underworld emphasizes the importance of karma and the cycle of life and death.
• Destiny and Fate: Characters' destinies are influenced by their actions and appointments, as seen with Zhao Gongming's rise in the Underworld.
• Family and Belonging: Houtu's reunion with her brothers and sisters highlights the theme of family and belonging.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and Dijiang: The siblings reunite, with Dijiang congratulating Houtu on becoming a Sage.
• Qing Xuan and Zhao Gongming: The Master helps his disciple advance in the Underworld hierarchy and provides guidance.
• Qing Xuan and the Ancestral Witches: Qing Xuan decides to let the Ancestral Witches reincarnate in the Underworld after death, showing his care for them.

Key plot points and events

• Qing Xuan gathers his seven disciples on Penglai Island and reviews their cultivation and standing. Several are powerful Quasi-Saints, while Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao are still advancing toward higher realms.
• He explains the underworld’s formation and Zhao Gongming’s new roles as Great Emperor Fengdu and Heavenly Emperor of Mount Tai. The disciples congratulate and tease him; Peng Xuan jokes about joining the underworld.
• Qing Xuan reveals the coming downfall of the Witch and Monster Races and the rise of Humanity. The disciples are shocked, and Yun Xiao worries about Da Bai and the others still in the Heavenly Court. Qing Xuan assures her they are safe under his arrangements.
• The disciples discuss the coming Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era, but are more excited by the prospect of competing with disciples of the Three Sects.
• Qing Xuan distributes spiritual treasures: matching cushions to Zhao Gongming to help him eventually unite his three corpses; three cushions to Yun Xiao for future cultivation; and the Heart Piercing Lock and Dragon Binding Rope to Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao.
• He establishes a Treasure Pavilion stocked with thousands of innate treasures. His disciples may select treasures for future students, and those who serve Three Immortal Islands may also choose one.
• Qing Xuan enters seclusion to merge the Karmic Fire Red Lotus into himself, uncertain whether it will benefit him now that he has reached Primordial Unity.
• Meanwhile, Di Jun and Xi He’s ten Golden Crow sons are born with Golden Immortal cultivation. Spoiled and unable to control their Solar True Fire, they injure and kill Monster Race members while playing. Bai Ze reports the problem to Di Jun, who cannot bring himself to punish them; Bai Ze begins proposing a solution.

Character developments and interactions

• Zhao Gongming accepts his expanded underworld responsibilities and receives treasures that may help him overcome the difficulty of merging his corpses.
• Yun Xiao shows concern for Da Bai and receives treasures for her future advancement.
• Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao are eager for discipleship and rivalry with the Three Sects; they receive powerful treasures from Qing Xuan.
• Qing Xuan acts as a generous mentor, equipping his disciples and creating resources for their future followers before withdrawing into cultivation.
• Di Jun is shown as a devoted but indulgent father, while Bai Ze tries to manage the damage caused by the Golden Crows.

Significant themes

• Mentorship and preparation: Qing Xuan provides his disciples with guidance, authority, and tools for future challenges.
• Power and responsibility: Zhao Gongming’s new offices bring duties, while the Golden Crows’ unchecked power harms those around them.
• Fate and historical change: The coming fall of the Witch and Monster Races and Humanity’s rise frames the disciples’ plans and the chapter’s events.
• Favoritism and consequences: Di Jun’s reluctance to discipline his sons leaves a dangerous problem unresolved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The ten Golden Crow princes are sent to the Sun Star for cultivation by their father, Di Jun, and uncle, Tai Yi.
• After several hundred years, the princes leave the Sun Star, lured by a demon who is actually Zhunti, a Saint of Western Buddhism.
• They wreak havoc in the Primordial World, causing destruction and death, particularly among the Human Race.
• Kuafu, a Great Witch, confronts them but is outmatched and pursued until he collapses.
• Hou Yi, Kuafu's brother, arrives and kills six of the Golden Crow princes with his arrows.
• The remaining two princes, the Eldest and Tenth, try to escape, but the Eldest sacrifices himself to save his brother.

Character Developments

• The Golden Crow princes, though immature, display both recklessness and bravery. The Eldest shows responsibility and selflessness.
• Kuafu demonstrates his power and determination but ultimately falls to the princes' relentless pursuit.
• Hou Yi showcases his formidable archery skills and fierce determination to avenge his brother.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The princes' journey illustrates the challenges and consequences of hasty actions and the importance of proper cultivation and maturity.
• Family and Sacrifice: The Eldest Golden Crow's sacrifice for his brother highlights the theme of familial love and sacrifice.
• Revenge and Consequences: The princes' actions lead to a cycle of revenge, with Kuafu and Hou Yi seeking retribution for their people.

Character Interactions

• The Golden Crow princes interact with each other, displaying sibling dynamics ranging from recklessness (Ninth) to responsibility (Eldest) and timidity (Tenth).
• The princes' encounter with Kuafu and Hou Yi showcases the tension and conflict between the Monster Race and the Witch Race.
• The Eldest and Tenth's final moments together emphasize their bond and the Eldest's protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chaos Bell descends to protect the Golden Crow, and Tai Yi, the third son of Di Jun, arrives to find Hou Yi has killed nine Golden Crows.
• Tai Yi confronts and kills Hou Yi, avenging his nephews. He then takes the surviving Golden Crow cub back to the Heavenly Court.
• The legends of the Ten Suns Appearing, Kuafu Chasing Sun, and Hou Yi Shooting Sun spread across the Great Desolation.
• Qing Xuan, after emerging from seclusion, learns about the events and decides to explore the Chaos.

Character Developments

• Tai Yi demonstrates his power and fury, avenging his nephews and upholding the dignity of the Heavenly Court.
• Hou Yi, despite knowing he's doomed, fights bravely and dies honorably, leaving behind a legacy that spreads across the Great Desolation.
• Qing Xuan, now at the Fifth Level of Hunyuan, decides to explore the Chaos, showing increased confidence and boldness.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Justice: Tai Yi's actions highlight the theme of revenge and upholding justice, as he seeks retribution for his nephews' deaths.
• Legacy and Fame: Hou Yi's actions, though ending in his death, leave a lasting impact and spread his fame across the Great Desolation.
• Exploration and Discovery: Qing Xuan's decision to explore the Chaos reflects the theme of exploration and discovery, driven by curiosity and the desire to understand the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Tai Yi and Hou Yi: Their interaction is marked by intense conflict, leading to Hou Yi's death and Tai Yi's triumph.
• Qing Xuan and Kong Xuan: Their interaction is brief but shows Qing Xuan's trust in Kong Xuan to manage the Three Immortal Islands while he explores the Chaos.
• Qing Xuan and the Ferocious Beast: Their interaction is a battle, with Qing Xuan ultimately defeating and studying the beast, showing his curiosity and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Xuan encounters a Chaos Fierce Beast, but finds it useless for refining treasures.
• He wanders aimlessly in the chaos, then senses a familiar feeling and finds the World-Destroying Black Lotus.
• Upon attempting to absorb the Lotus, Qing Xuan is approached by someone with superior cultivation.
• The person is revealed to be Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who has split his consciousness into a Yang Aspect Body and a Yin Aspect Body, with the latter merging with the Heavenly Dao.
• Hongjun tells Qing Xuan about his past and his current situation.

Character Developments

• Qing Xuan's curiosity and determination are reinforced as he continues his journey and discoveries in the chaos.
• Hongjun's true identity and past are revealed, showing his resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking in the face of adversity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of duality and split personalities is introduced through Hongjun's Yang and Yin Aspect Bodies.
• The theme of the Heavenly Dao's imperfections and the need for external intervention is further explored.

Character Interactions

• Qing Xuan and Hongjun's reunion is filled with surprise, confusion, and mutual respect, as Qing Xuan learns about Hongjun's true nature and Hongjun seeks Qing Xuan's help due to his unique status in the Primordial World.
• Their conversation reveals their shared history and the complex dynamics between them, with Hongjun now taking on a more mentor-like role towards Qing Xuan.