Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song, after his encounter with the Demon Saint Feilian, decides to improve his survival skills and cultivation due to fear of future threats.
• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian) notice Chen Song's sudden change and decide to guide him sternly.
• Chen Song undergoes rigorous training in alchemy, artifact refining, and formation studies under the Three Pure Ones, with the goal of improving his strength.
• After three hundred years, Chen Song manages to refine a passable batch of "Calming Pills" and a "Five Elements Pine Pattern Sword," marking progress in his cultivation journey.
• Chen Song decides to enter official secluded cultivation to elevate his cultivation and deals with his mount and pet, Big White, before starting.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Realizes the importance of cultivation for survival, becomes more determined and proactive in his training.
• The Three Pure Ones: Show their stern and demanding sides as teachers, aiming to help Chen Song grow stronger.
• Big White: Initially wary of Chen Song's intentions, it agrees to develop new skills after being tempted with alchemy pills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and strength in the Great Wilderness.
• The stern and demanding teaching methods of the Three Pure Ones.
• The growth and determination of Chen Song in his cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and the Three Pure Ones: A master-disciple relationship with a stern and demanding approach to teaching.
• Chen Song and Big White: Chen Song tries to motivate and guide Big White, showing care for his pet's development.
• The Three Pure Ones among themselves: They communicate tacitly and work together to guide Chen Song's cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Big White learns to "devour" lower-level energy attacks to enhance speed, naming it "Energy Devouring Sprint."
• Chen Song begins a long period of closed-door cultivation, actively exploring and integrating his path.
• The Demon Race Heavenly Court, led by Di Jun and Taiyi, destroys the Immortal Court, marking a significant shift in the Great Wilderness's power dynamics.
• Jieyin and Zhunti, from the West, arrive at the ruins of Zifu Prefecture, scavenging for resources left behind by the Immortal Court's defeat.

Character Developments

• Big White: Develops the "Energy Devouring Sprint" skill, boosting its confidence and usefulness.
• Chen Song: Focuses on cultivating the path of sages, making steady progress.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: Demonstrate their military prowess and strategic planning, consolidating the Demon Race's power.
• Jieyin and Zhunti: Despite their poverty and hardships, they remain determined and resourceful, showcasing their resilience and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Suffering and Resilience: The West's poverty and hardships are contrasted with the East's prosperity, highlighting the characters' resilience and determination to overcome adversity.
• Power Shifts: The destruction of the Immortal Court signifies a shift in the Great Wilderness's power dynamics, with the Demon Race Heavenly Court emerging as a dominant force.
• Resourcefulness and Adaptability: Jieyin and Zhunti's scavenging mission underscores the importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of scarcity and hardship.

Character Interactions

• Big White and Chen Song: Chen Song's guidance helps Big White develop its "Energy Devouring Sprint" skill, strengthening their bond.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: Their strategic planning and military prowess lead to the Immortal Court's defeat, showcasing their effective partnership.
• Jieyin and Zhunti: Their coordinated scavenging mission demonstrates their strong bond, mutual respect, and shared determination to improve their West's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song emerges from seclusion, having reached mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• He senses an oppressive, murderous aura in the Great Wilderness, signaling the start of the Witch-Demon Tribulation.
• The Three Pure Ones confirm the tribulation's onset, warning of its deadly consequences even for Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

Character Developments

• Chen Song, feeling the threat of the tribulation, becomes more proactive in his cultivation, seeking to improve his skills in alchemy, artifact refining, formations, and evasion techniques.
• Big White begins training to "devour" enemy spells and convert energy for acceleration.

Significant Themes

• The impending Witch-Demon Tribulation brings chaos and danger to the Great Wilderness, highlighting the theme of survival and self-preservation.
• Chen Song's newfound sense of crisis drives him to improve his skills, emphasizing the theme of personal growth and adaptation to changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song interacts with the Three Pure Ones, seeking their guidance in improving his skills. Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian each offer their expertise in alchemy, artifact refining, formations, and evasion techniques.
• Chen Song interacts with Big White, encouraging the dog to develop new skills to aid in their survival during the tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful tremor signals Nuwa's impending ascension to Sainthood.
• The Three Pure Ones, along with Chen Song and Big White, travel to Nuwa's dojo to witness the event.
• Nuwa struggles to create new life forms using Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, failing with various attempts.
• Chen Song suggests creating a new race with specific characteristics to gain great merit and achieve Sainthood.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Struggles with her creation, becomes frustrated, but ultimately gains clarity after Chen Song's suggestion.
• Chen Song: Shows maturity and insight, providing Nuwa with a crucial idea for her ascension.
• The Three Pure Ones: Observe Nuwa's process, with Laozi allowing Chen Song to join them.

Significant Themes

• Creation and the search for purpose.
• The struggle to find one's path and the role of guidance from others.
• The interconnectedness of life and the balance of the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Chen Song: Nuwa seeks Chen Song's input, leading to a breakthrough in her creation process.
• The Three Pure Ones and Chen Song: Laozi allows Chen Song to join them, while Lord of the Beginning and Tongtian have mixed reactions to Chen Song's presence.
• Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones: The Three Pure Ones observe Nuwa's process, with Tongtian finding amusement in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa attempts to create humans using the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and her Creation Divine Ability, but fails initially.
• Chen Song provides insight about the importance of origin and vital blood, leading Nuwa to successfully create the first humans.
• Nuwa uses Chen Song's Five Elements branch to create humans en masse, attaining Sainthood through the Merit gained.
• The newly created humans, sensing Nuwa and Chen Song's auras, address them as Holy Mother and Holy Father respectively.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Achieves Sainthood, becomes the Holy Mother of the Human Race.
• Chen Song: Becomes the Holy Father of the Human Race, gains significant Merit and cultivation advancement.
• Big White: Realizes its potential role as a senior figure in the Human Race hierarchy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of origin and vital blood in creation.
• The responsibilities and consequences of one's actions and words.
• The interconnectedness of beings and the impact of one's actions on others.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Chen Song: Nuwa seeks Chen Song's help and insights, leading to his unexpected role as the Holy Father.
• The Three Pure Ones and Chen Song: They watch Nuwa's ascension and react to Chen Song's new title.
• Nuwa and the Innate Humans: Nuwa acknowledges the humans as her children, and they address her as Holy Mother.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa achieves sainthood and announces the establishment of the Human Race.
• The Three Pure Ones leave for secluded cultivation, leaving Chen Song behind with Nuwa.
• Nuwa asks Chen Song about the Human Race's potential, and he responds diplomatically.
• Fuxi, Di Jun, and Taiyi visit Nuwa to congratulate her on becoming a Saint.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Achieves sainthood, becomes more ethereal and detached from worldly affairs, focuses on the Human Race's development.
• Chen Song: Struggles with his new title of "Human Race Holy Father," tries to navigate his new responsibilities and avoid drawing unwanted attention.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: Feel the pressure of Nuwa's withdrawal from Demon Race affairs, begin to consider how to maintain their power and influence.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of attaining sainthood and the detachment from worldly affairs.
• The struggle for power and influence among the Demon Race leaders.
• The potential of the newly created Human Race and their future role in the Great Wilderness.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Chen Song: Nuwa tests Chen Song's understanding of the Human Race's potential, and he responds carefully to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
• Nuwa and Di Jun/Taiyi: Nuwa clearly defines her role as a Saint and withdraws from Demon Race affairs, leaving Di Jun and Taiyi to manage their race's future.
• Chen Song and the Three Pure Ones: The Three Pure Ones leave Chen Song behind with Nuwa, showing a lack of concern for his well-being and a focus on their own cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song decides to leave Wa Huang Palace for a trip, seeking Nuwa's permission, who agrees nonchalantly, offering her protection.
• Chen Song and Big White travel west, encountering a barren valley with a strange aura. They are attacked by a swarm of giant mosquitoes led by the Mosquito Daoist.
• Old Ancestor Minghe, master of the Sea of Blood, intervenes, scaring away the Mosquito Daoist, and saves Chen Song and Big White.
• Chen Song addresses Minghe as "Martial Uncle," claiming a connection through their shared lineage under the Dao Ancestor's tutelage in Purple霄 Palace.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Shows initiative and desire for freedom, demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability in a dangerous situation.
• Big White: Displays loyalty and courage, uses its Energy Devouring Sprint to try to escape danger.
• Old Ancestor Minghe: Reveals his power and dominance, shows curiosity and urgency in questioning Chen Song about Nuwa's Saint Position.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Responsibility: Chen Song's desire to leave Wa Huang Palace and have fun contrasts with his duties as a "Saint Father."
• Connections and Lineage: Chen Song uses his claimed connection to the Dao Ancestor and fellow disciples to address Minghe as "Martial Uncle."
• Power Dynamics: Minghe's intervention demonstrates his strength and authority, while the Mosquito Daoist shows fear and submission.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Nuwa: Nuwa allows Chen Song to leave, showing a more detached and confident attitude as a Saint.
• Chen Song and Big White: They work together to escape the Mosquito Daoist, showing a bond of trust and teamwork.
• Chen Song and Minghe: Chen Song uses flattery and claimed connections to address Minghe as "Martial Uncle," while Minghe shows curiosity and urgency in questioning Chen Song.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song meets Old Ancestor Minghe, who is obsessed with achieving sainthood by mimicking Nuwa's creation of the Human Race.
• Minghe creates the Asura Race using the Sea of Blood, but fails to achieve sainthood due to the differences in their creations and the Heavenly Dao's response.
• Minghe invites Chen Song to the Sea of Blood, where he reflects on his failure and gives Chen Song a Sea of Blood Token for protection.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Minghe: Struggles with his obsession to achieve sainthood, experiences frustration and defeat, but ultimately shows restraint and gives Chen Song a protective token.
• Chen Song: Demonstrates quick thinking and diplomacy in dealing with Minghe, showing courage and resilience in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment, and the consequences of obsession.
• The concept of "first-mover advantage" and the importance of unique contributions in achieving greatness.
• The duality of creation and destruction, life and death, as represented by the Human Race and the Asura Race.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Old Ancestor Minghe: Initially tense and dangerous, their interaction evolves into a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Minghe showing leniency towards Chen Song.
• Chen Song and Big White: The duo works together to navigate the dangerous situation, with Big White providing comic relief and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song leaves the Western territory, pursued by Jieyin and Zhunti who want to bring him to the West.
• Saint Nuwa appears and saves Chen Song from Jieyin and Zhunti.
• Nuwa asks Chen Song to help strengthen the Human Race and ensure their survival in the Great Wilderness.
• Chen Song decides to teach the Humans basic survival skills.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Shows bravery and defiance in the face of Jieyin and Zhunti, and accepts the responsibility of helping the Human Race.
• Saint Nuwa: Demonstrates her power and influence as a Saint, and shows concern for the Human Race's survival.
• Jieyin and Zhunti: Reveal their desperation to bring Chen Song to the West, and show fear and respect towards Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Chen Song's fate with the West is a recurring theme, and he rejects it.
• Survival and Strength: The Human Race's struggle for survival is highlighted, and Chen Song is tasked with helping them strengthen themselves.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Jieyin/Zhunti: Chen Song stands up to the two Western cultivators, refusing to go with them.
• Chen Song and Nuwa: Nuwa saves Chen Song and entrusts him with the task of helping the Human Race.
• Chen Song and Big White: Chen Song kicks Big White, showing his frustration with the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song observes the primitive living conditions of the human settlement, finding them more "primitive" than expected.
• He decides to teach them the power of tools without directly providing them.
• Chen Song manipulates a rockfall to kill a Tusk Beast, giving the humans an easy kill and introducing the concept of tools.
• He borrows two immortal fairies from Wa Huang Palace to build nests, inspiring the humans to build their own shelters.
• Big White helps optimize bird nests, further demonstrating the process of building structures.
• The humans successfully build their first elevated house, marking the beginning of human architecture.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Shows his cunning and manipulative side, using indirect methods to teach the humans about tools and shelter.
• Big White: Proves to be a useful pawn in Chen Song's plans, helping to demonstrate the process of building structures.
• You Chao Shi: Emerges as a leader and innovator among the humans, successfully building the first elevated house.

Significant Themes

• The power of tools and their role in human evolution.
• The importance of observation and imitation in learning and innovation.
• The use of indirect methods to teach and inspire.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Big White: Chen Song uses Big White as a pawn in his plans, while Big White enjoys the process of causing trouble.
• The humans and the immortal fairies: The humans observe the immortal fairies building nests, inspiring them to build their own shelters.
• The humans and Big White: The humans observe Big White's attempts at building a structure, further demonstrating the process of construction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song guides Big White to start a fire using lightning, introducing cooked food to humans.
• A young man, Sui Ren Shi, learns to create fire through friction, marking the first man-made fire.
• A woman, Zi Yi Shi, invents sewing, creating the first human-made clothing.
• The human settlement transforms with sturdy dwellings, fire, and clothing.
• Golden clouds of merit descend, elevating You Chao Shi, Sui Ren Shi, and Zi Yi Shi to leadership roles.
• Chen Song redirects the merit meant for him and Big White to the humans and leaves for Wa Huang Palace.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Proves himself a capable and patient guide, orchestrating human progress subtly. He demonstrates humility by redirecting the merit and leaving without recognition.
• Big White: Follows Chen Song's instructions loyally, contributing to human advancements. It shows curiosity and reluctance to leave the scene of their accomplishments.
• Sui Ren Shi: Persistent and determined, he successfully creates fire through friction, marking a significant step in human evolution.
• Zi Yi Shi: Observant and creative, she invents sewing, providing humans with better protection against elements.
• You Chao Shi: Although not explicitly shown, his leadership role is solidified as he receives merit.

Significant Themes

• Guidance vs. Direct Intervention: Chen Song subtly guides humans without directly intervening, allowing them to develop their own wisdom and capabilities.
• Progress and Evolution: The chapter highlights human progress in creating fire, clothing, and better shelters, marking their evolution from primitive to more advanced beings.
• Humility and Recognition: Chen Song's decision to redirect the merit and leave without recognition emphasizes the theme of humility and the value of behind-the-scenes work.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Big White: Their relationship is one of boss and loyal companion, with Big White following Chen Song's instructions without question.
• Humans and Chen Song/Big White: The humans interact with Chen Song and Big White indirectly, learning from their actions and behaviors, ultimately achieving significant milestones in their development.
• Sui Ren Shi and Zi Yi Shi: Though not interacting directly, their individual achievements contribute to the overall progress of the human settlement, marking a significant moment in their history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song reports to Saint Nuwa about his guidance of the Human Race.
• A massive surge of faith power from the Human Race pours into Big White, transforming it into a divine, glowing figure.
• Saint Nuwa acknowledges the event as fate and encourages Big White to fulfill its new role.
• Chen Song and Big White leave Wa Huang Palace, with Big White excited about its new title and responsibilities.

Character Developments

• Chen Song: Demonstrates respect and filial piety towards Saint Nuwa. He is amused and exasperated by Big White's transformation but ultimately supports it.
• Big White: Transforms into a divine figure due to the Human Race's faith. It becomes excited and determined to fulfill its new role as a guide and protector of the Human Race.
• Saint Nuwa: Shows amusement and detachment during the event. She acknowledges Big White's transformation as fate and encourages it to take on its new responsibilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its influence on the divine path.
• The interconnectedness of fate and destiny.
• The responsibilities that come with power and reverence.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Saint Nuwa: They have a respectful and somewhat playful interaction, with Chen Song showing deference and Saint Nuwa displaying amusement and guidance.
• Chen Song and Big White: Chen Song is exasperated by Big White's transformation but ultimately supports it. Big White is excited and eager to fulfill its new role, causing Chen Song to be both amused and irritated.
• Big White and Saint Nuwa: Big White is nervous and embarrassed in front of Saint Nuwa but ultimately gains her tacit approval and encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song returns to Kunlun Mountain with Big White, who is now a 'Venerable Saint' due to excessive faith and wish power.
• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian) confront Chen Song and Big White, suspicious of the dog's new status.
• Laozi questions Chen Song about the opportunities for the Three Pure Ones to become Saints.

Character Developments

• Chen Song shows cunning and evasiveness in answering Laozi's question, hinting at the Three Pure Ones' paths to sainthood without directly revealing them.
• Big White, the dog, gains significant faith and wish power, becoming a 'Venerable Saint' but struggles to handle its new status.

Significant Themes

• The paths to sainthood and the role of 'karma' with the Heavenly Dao.
• The importance of one's actions and teachings in aligning with the Heavenly Dao's will.

Character Interactions

• Chen Song interacts with the Three Pure Ones, trying to navigate their questions about sainthood while avoiding spoilers.
• The Three Pure Ones interact with each other, understanding Chen Song's hints and agreeing on their respective paths.

Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Lord of the Beginning, and Tongtian) prepare to attain sainthood on Kunlun Mountain.
• Laozi observes the Human Race's resilience and wisdom, establishing the 'Human Teaching' and becoming the first Saint.
• Lord of the Beginning establishes the 'Chan Sect' to bring order and rules to the Great Wilderness, becoming the second Saint.
• Tongtian, about to establish the 'Jie Sect' for the downtrodden beings, is stopped by Chen Song.

Character Developments

• Laozi gains enlightenment from observing the Human Race, appreciating their resilience and wisdom.
• Lord of the Beginning demonstrates his unyielding, rule-based nature in establishing the Chan Sect.
• Tongtian shows his compassion and ambition in wanting to help all beings, regardless of their status.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's resilience, wisdom, and potential.
• The importance of rules and order (Chan Sect).
• Compassion and helping the downtrodden (Jie Sect).

Character Interactions

• Laozi, Lord of the Beginning, and Tongtian interact through their respective teachings and saintly might.
• Chen Song, as a disciple of Tongtian, stops his master from using the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Song, disregarding his image, tackles Tongtian to prevent him from using the Immortal-Slaying Swords to suppress the Intercepting Sect's Destiny.
• Tongtian hesitates, and the Heavenly Dao converges, granting him Sainthood without the Immortal-Slaying Swords.
• The Intercepting Sect's Destiny is temporarily protected, but Tongtian acknowledges the need for a top-tier suppressing item in the future.

Character Developments

• Chen Song demonstrates courage and wisdom, saving the Intercepting Sect from potential disaster.
• Tongtian achieves Sainthood but realizes the importance of careful consideration in suppressing Destiny.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of hasty actions and the importance of careful consideration.
• The compatibility of objects with their intended use and environment (e.g., Immortal-Slaying Swords and the Intercepting Sect).

Character Interactions

• Chen Song and Tongtian: Chen Song's desperate intervention leads Tongtian to reconsider his actions, ultimately leading to his Sainthood.
• The Three Saints (Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian): They stand together, their saintly might interwoven, illuminating Kunlun Mountain as the source of the Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa, the first to achieve Sainthood, congratulates the Three Pure Ones.
• Nuwa requests Laozi's help for the Human Race, seeking his guidance and support for their survival and growth.
• Nuwa hints at the Human Race's potential to become the "Protagonist of Heaven and Earth."
• Laozi acknowledges his connection with the Human Race but is cautious about openly committing to Nuwa's request.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Shows deep concern for the Human Race, her "children," and is willing to ask for help to ensure their survival and growth.
• Laozi: Maintains a calm and undisturbed demeanor, acknowledges his connection with the Human Race, but is cautious about openly committing to Nuwa's ambitious plans.

Significant Themes

• The interconnected Destinies of the Human Race and the Human Teaching.
• The struggle for survival and growth of the Human Race amidst powerful races in the Great Wilderness.
• The cautious approach of Saints in dealing with sensitive topics that could attract Heavenly Dao's attention.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Laozi: Nuwa requests Laozi's help for the Human Race, while Laozi acknowledges his connection but is cautious about openly committing.
• Nuwa and Chen Song: Nuwa hints at Chen Song's connection with the Human Race as the "Saint Father."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa and Laozi reach a secret agreement about the future of the Great Wilderness.
• Chen Song incites Tongtian to retrieve the Chaos Bell from the Demon Race Heavenly Court.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian argue over the wisdom of this action, with Yuanshi offering to go instead.
• Laozi intervenes, agreeing to help Nuwa with her task and taking Chen Song with him.

Character Developments

• Nuwa shows understanding and acceptance of the rules governing Saints.
• Tongtian displays impulsiveness and desire for power, seeking the Chaos Bell.
• Yuanshi reveals a more ambitious side, willing to fight for the Chaos Bell.
• Laozi shows cunning and manipulation, trying to redirect his brothers' focus.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and long-term planning versus immediate gratification.
• The consequences of rash actions and the need to consider all factors.
• The manipulation of events by those in power.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Laozi: They reach an understanding, showing mutual respect and trust.
• Tongtian and Chen Song: Tongtian is easily swayed by Chen Song's words, showing his impulsive nature.
• Yuanshi and Tongtian: They argue over the best course of action, revealing their differing views.
• Laozi, Nuwa, Tongtian, and Yuanshi: They interact in a way that shows their complex relationships and differing personalities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jieyin and Zhunti, driven by desperation, decide to establish teachings and become Saints to save the West.
• They make forty-eight Great Vows, promising an ideal Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to attract Merit.
• The Heavenly Dao, reluctantly, grants them a vast amount of Merit, allowing them to become Saints.

Character Developments

• Jieyin and Zhunti show their determination and desperation to save the West, even if it means taking extreme measures.
• Old Ancestor Hongjun expresses regret for his past actions but accepts the consequences.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and the lengths one will go to achieve their goals.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic debt incurred.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Jieyin and Zhunti work together, driven by a shared desire to save the West.
• Old Ancestor Hongjun's internal monologue shows his regret and acceptance of his past actions.
• The Great Wilderness's powerful beings react with surprise, disdain, or amusement to Jieyin and Zhunti's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jieyin and Zhunti attain Sainthood in the West, but feel the burden of their forty-eight grand vows.
• Old Ancestor Minghe, envious of their success, decides to establish a religion and make grand vows to become a Saint.
• Minghe's Asura Teachings are established, but his vows, filled with killing and plunder, fail to attract Merit from the Heavenly Dao.
• Minghe's attempt ends in failure, further widening the rift between him and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Developments

• Jieyin and Zhunti: They attain Sainthood but feel the heavy responsibility and pressure of their grand vows.
• Old Ancestor Minghe: His jealousy and obsession with becoming a Saint lead him to attempt to imitate Jieyin and Zhunti, but his failure deepens his resentment and desire for power.

Significant Themes

• Imitation and its consequences: Minghe's repeated attempts to imitate others to gain power highlight the theme of imitation and its potential failures or unintended consequences.
• The burden of power: Jieyin and Zhunti's attainment of Sainthood brings them not joy, but a heavy burden and responsibility, reflecting the theme of the burden of power.
• The Heavenly Dao's impartiality: The Heavenly Dao's refusal to grant Minghe Merit despite his vows suggests its impartiality and unwillingness to be manipulated.

Character Interactions

• Jieyin and Zhunti: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but their shared burden of grand vows creates a bond between them.
• Old Ancestor Minghe and the Heavenly Dao: Minghe's failed attempt to manipulate the Heavenly Dao deepens the rift between them, reflecting their antagonistic relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A statue of Big White, the "Guiding Divine Dog, Saint Venerable Qiming," is erected in the Human Race settlement.
• Laozi teaches the Human Race a fundamental cultivation method, the "Golden Core Great Dao," designed to strengthen their physique and prolong life.
• Laozi accepts Xuandu, a young Human Race man, as his first disciple and names him thus.

Character Developments

• Chen Song continues to act as Laozi's disciple, seeking to prove his worth and find suitable candidates for the Human Teaching.
• Big White, despite its statue and new title, remains oblivious and self-centered, focused on its own desires.
• Xuandu, now Laozi's disciple, shows dedication and eagerness to learn and cultivate.

Significant Themes

• The transmission of knowledge and cultivation methods from the Three Pure Ones to the Human Race.
• The responsibility of carrying on the Human Teaching's legacy.
• The contrast between the seriousness of cultivation and the mundane desires of Big White.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and Chen Song: Laozi guides and teaches Chen Song, while Chen Song tries to impress Laozi with his findings.
• Chen Song and Xuandu: Chen Song brings Xuandu to Laozi, seeking credit, and later befriends Xuandu.
• Laozi and Xuandu: Laozi accepts Xuandu as his disciple and passes down the Golden Core Great Dao to him.
• Big White and the Human Race: Big White, in its self-importance, tries to consecrate its own statue and declares the settlement its protected zone.