Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial World explodes into chaos due to the rewards for the Spiritual Root Ranking.
• The top rewards include millions of years of Cultivation Power, Life Essence, and complete Grand Daos, offering opportunities to comprehend the Grand Dao and potentially become a Sage.
• Sage Zhunti of the West emerges as the biggest winner, with two spiritual roots ranked, granting him duplicate rewards.

Character Developments

• Sage Zhunti becomes more confident and smug after obtaining double rewards, aiming to challenge Sage Nuwa and shake off his title of the weakest Sage.
• The Three Pure Ones (Yuanshi Tianzun, Grand Supreme Old Lord, and Tongtian) are left speechless and somewhat embarrassed after Goddess Nuwa points out Sage Zhunti's significant gains.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition, as seen in the Primordial Beings' reactions to the rewards and Sage Zhunti's desire to prove himself.
• Competition and comparison among the Sages, with Sage Zhunti's growth challenging the hierarchy.
• The potential for growth and transformation, as the rewards offer opportunities for Primordial Beings to advance their cultivation and understanding of the Grand Dao.

Character Interactions

• The Guiding Sage of the West congratulates Sage Zhunti on his gains, expressing happiness for his junior brother's growth.
• The Three Pure Ones exchange polite but somewhat displeased words, with Grand Supreme Old Lord acknowledging Yuanshi Tianzun's achievements to placate him.
• Goddess Nuwa mocks the Three Pure Ones for their self-congratulation, pointing out Sage Zhunti's significant gains and leaving them speechless.
• The Primordial Beings discuss and react to the rewards, expressing envy, greed, and confusion over the lack of rewards for the top ranks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial Beings realize that Changkong Daoren, the master of the Hongmeng Purple Gold List, is distributing rewards to them.
• The Hongmeng Purple Gold List announces the next ranking, the Mounts Chapter, to be revealed in three days.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi senses the potential danger to the Demon Race and issues a warning using his Chaos Bell, deterring any beings from targeting the Demon Race.

Character Developments

• The Primordial Beings grow bewildered and speculative about Changkong Daoren's intentions.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi demonstrates his concern for the Demon Race and his authority by issuing a warning using his Chaos Bell.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and intentions behind the Hongmeng Purple Gold List's rewards.
• The potential consequences of unchecked ambition and greed among the Primordial Beings.
• The protective role of Eastern Emperor Taiyi towards the Demon Race.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings discuss and speculate among themselves about Changkong Daoren's motives.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi consults with Heavenly Emperor Dijun about the potential threat to the Demon Race.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi issues a warning to all Primordial Beings using his Chaos Bell, indirectly interacting with them all.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race, protected by the Heavenly Court, is untouchable, leading other races to target lesser demonic creatures.
• Heavenly Emperor Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi invite Demon Race generals to discuss the Mount Chart.
• Dijun proposes that Demon Race generals acknowledge them as masters to gain benefits from the Mount Chart.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Emperor Dijun shows strategic thinking and ambition, aiming to strengthen the Demon Race's position.
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi initially expresses shock at Dijun's plan but later agrees, revealing his pragmatic nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources and influence in the Primordial World.
• The consequences of ambition and the potential backlash from subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Dijun and Taiyi discuss their plans privately before presenting them to the Demon Race generals.
• The Demon Race generals react with shock and displeasure at the idea of becoming mounts, hinting at potential internal conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Jun (Dijun) and Taiyi propose a plan to make their subordinates acknowledge them as masters to gain rewards from the Hongmeng Purple Gold List.
• The subordinates, initially suspicious, consider the tempting rewards and agree one by one.
• Bai Ze, a powerful seer, confirms the sincerity of Dijun and Taiyi's intentions.

Character Developments

• Dijun and Taiyi display cunning and manipulative tactics, prioritizing personal gain while appealing to the greater good.
• Bai Ze shows loyalty and willingness to take risks for the Demon Race, but also fear of Dijun and Taiyi's wrath.
• The subordinates initially show reluctance but are swayed by the promise of rewards.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and manipulation: Dijun and Taiyi's schemes highlight their desire for power and resources.
• Loyalty and fear: The subordinates' actions are driven by loyalty to their race and fear of their leaders.
• The allure of rewards: The promise of the Hongmeng Purple Gold List's rewards motivates the characters' actions.

Character Interactions

• Dijun and Taiyi manipulate their subordinates, playing on their desires and fears.
• Bai Ze interacts with Dijun and Taiyi, initially prying into their thoughts and later pledging allegiance.
• The subordinates interact with each other, exchanging glances and nods as they decide to follow Dijun and Taiyi's plan.

• The Ancestral Witches gather to discuss countermeasures for the upcoming Mount Chart of the Hongmeng Purple Gold List.
• Xuanming warns that the Demon Race has gained advantages in previous charts, putting the Sorcerer Race at a disadvantage.
• Zhurong expresses concern that the Sorcerer Race has no mounts, making them vulnerable in this chart.
• Shebishi suggests that the Sorcerer Race could also have Great Shamans acknowledge a master, mirroring the Demon Race's strategy.
• Dijiang, the leader, is hesitant, as he finds this strategy improper and beneath the Sorcerer Race's dignity.
• Shebishi argues that the Sorcerer Race's survival is at stake, and they should not let the Demon Race gain another advantage.
• The chapter ends with Dijiang showing profound hesitation, indicating a difficult decision ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancestral Witches of the Sorcerer Race urge Dijiang to choose a side in the upcoming Mount Chart.
• Dijiang is conflicted and asks for time to himself.
• Sage Zhunti and the Guiding Sage of the West express their disinterest in the Mount Chart due to the West's lack of notable mounts.
• Master Tongtian, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Grand Supreme Old Lord anticipate their mounts' rankings on the Mount Chart.
• Nuwa and Fuxi expect Nuwa's mounts to rank highly.

Character Developments

• Dijiang struggles with his decision, showing his responsibility and turmoil.
• Sage Zhunti and the Guiding Sage of the West display their pride and disinterest in the Mount Chart.
• Master Tongtian, Yuanshi Tianzun, Grand Supreme Old Lord, and Nuwa show confidence in their mounts' abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among different races and factions.
• The importance of mounts in the Primordial World, reflecting status and strength.
• The anticipation and rewards associated with the Hongmeng Purple Gold List.

Character Interactions

• Dijiang and Shebishi discuss the Mount Chart, revealing Dijiang's inner conflict.
• Sage Zhunti and the Guiding Sage of the West discuss their lack of suitable mounts.
• Master Tongtian, Yuanshi Tianzun, Grand Supreme Old Lord, and Nuwa each anticipate their mounts' rankings, showing their individual pride and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hongmeng Purple Gold List's third chapter, the Mount Chapter, is about to be announced.
• It's revealed that some Primordial Beings cheated to deceive the list, and their names are exposed.
• The cheaters are high-ranking Demon Saints of the Heavenly Court, who attempted to become mounts for others to gain rewards.
• The Primordial Beings are shocked and mock the Demon Clan, leading to intense humiliation and anger among the Demon Saints.

Character Developments

• The Demon Saints, particularly Dijun and Taiyi, are exposed for their dishonorable actions, leading to a loss of face and dignity.
• The Sorcerer Race, led by Dijiang, seizes the opportunity to mock and humiliate the Demon Clan.

Significant Themes

• Dignity and Honor: The Demon Saints' actions highlight the importance of dignity and honor among the Primordial Beings. Their actions are seen as shameful and despicable.
• Consequences of Actions: The Demon Saints' attempt to cheat backfires, leading to severe consequences, including public humiliation and loss of face.
• Rivalry and Conflict: The tension between the Demon Clan and the Sorcerer Race intensifies, with the latter taking every opportunity to humiliate the former.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings react with shock, disbelief, and mockery towards the Demon Saints' actions.
• The Demon Saints interact with intense humiliation and anger, leading to a collective desire for revenge against the Sorcerer Race.
• The Sorcerer Race interacts with the Demon Clan through mocking and taunting, further fueling the tension between the two races.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sorcerer Race initially mocks the Demon Race, with Dijiang leading the insults.
• The Demon Race remains silent, and the Primordial Beings find the Sorcerer Race's behavior amusing.
• Both the Demon and Sorcerer Race's names appear on the Cheating List, shocking the Primordial Beings.
• The Demon Race starts cursing the Sorcerer Race, leading to a heated exchange between the two races.
• The Mount Chart is finally revealed as a fiery red Heavenly Horse with a single horn.

Character Developments

• Dijiang, the Sorcerer Race leader, shows an endearing side while encouraging his race to curse the Demon Race.
• The Demon Race shows cowardice by not retaliating against the Sorcerer Race's insults.
• The Primordial Beings become disillusioned with both the Demon and Sorcerer Races due to their shameless behavior.

Significant Themes

• Shamelessness and Hypocrisy: Both the Demon and Sorcerer Races are exposed for their hypocrisy and shamelessness, which contrasts with the Primordial Beings' expectations.
• Power Dynamics: The races' behavior reflects their desire for power and their willingness to do whatever it takes to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• The Sorcerer Race interacts with the Demon Race through insults and curses.
• The Primordial Beings watch and judge the behavior of the Demon and Sorcerer Races.
• The Heavenly Horse, as the Mount Chart, interacts with the sky and the other races through its majestic appearance and powerful presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Dao Script reveals the first divine beast, Jiliang, a super horse with the strength of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, belonging to Suihuo Shi of the Human Race.
• The script also reveals rewards for the mounts and their masters: ten thousand years of cultivation each.
• Subsequent divine beasts are revealed, each with increasing rewards (20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k years of cultivation) for the mounts and their masters.
• A black Divine Tiger appears, causing curiosity among the Primordial Beings.

Character Developments

• The Human Race gains envy and admiration from other Primordial Beings due to their possession of the divine beast Jiliang.
• Some Primordial Beings fall into self-doubt and despair upon realizing their cultivation is inferior to a mount.
• Master Tongtian expresses interest in the divine beasts but laments that Jiliang belongs to the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• Envy and admiration for the Human Race's divine beast.
• Self-doubt and despair among Primordial Beings due to the mounts' strength.
• Interest and desire for divine beasts and their rewards.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Beings discuss and envy the Human Race's divine beast.
• Some Primordial Beings regret not taking powerful enemies as mounts earlier.
• Master Tongtian expresses his interest in divine beasts but laments their belonging to the Human Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hongmeng Mount Chart is revealed, ranking cultivators and their mounts.
• The 94th ranked is Xuanming Black Tiger, owned by Zhao Gongming, with a reward of 80,000 years of cultivation power and a Quasi-Sage enlightenment opportunity.
• The Primordial Beings are astonished by the generous reward, understanding its rarity and significance.
• Zhao Gongming and his sisters, the Three Heavens Maidens, react to the news.
• Another divine beast, a divine deer, appears on the chart.

Character Developments

• Zhao Gongming: Shows pride and disinterest in the enlightenment opportunity, considering it a waste for himself but willing to gift it to his sisters.
• The Three Heavens Maidens: Display sibling affection and concern for Zhao Gongming's cultivation. Crimson Heaven is mischievous, Cloud Heaven is wise, and Jade Heaven is gentle.
• Unnamed Primordial Beings: Discuss and admire Zhao Gongming and his sisters, revealing their knowledge of Zhao Gongming's reputation and the Three Heavens Maidens' beauty.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of enlightenment opportunities for cultivators.
• The Hongmeng Purple Gold List's generosity and its impact on cultivators.
• The importance of family and sibling bonds, as shown by the Three Heavens Maidens' concern for Zhao Gongming.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Gongming interacts with his sisters, showing pride and willingness to help them.
• The Three Heavens Maidens interact with each other, displaying their personalities and concern for Zhao Gongming.
• Unnamed Primordial Beings discuss Zhao Gongming and his sisters, revealing their knowledge and admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hongmeng Purple Gold List continues to unveil, with divine beasts and their masters being revealed.
• The White Deer, ranked 93rd, and the Ink Kirin, ranked 92nd, are announced, belonging to the Antarctic Immortal and Holy Mother Gold Spirit, respectively.
• The rewards for these ranks include significant Cultivation Power and a Quasi-Sage enlightenment.

Character Developments

• Antarctic Immortal: Receives another divine beast, further solidifying his status as a Quasi-Sage.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit: Gains a powerful divine beast, the Ink Kirin, and significant rewards, boosting her prospects.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of divine beasts.
• The envy and awe inspired by those who possess these mounts.
• The significance of the Hongmeng Purple Gold List's rewards, especially the Quasi-Sage enlightenment.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Beings: React with envy, awe, and astonishment as divine beasts and their masters are revealed.
• Disciples of the Intercepting Sect: Express joy and pride upon seeing Holy Mother Gold Spirit's Ink Kirin on the list.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two unique divine birds, Biyi Birds, appear on the Mount Chart, ranking 65th. They are the only pair in the world, with boundless power and are at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.
• The Biyi Birds merge into one, displaying immense power and beauty, symbolizing loving couples and deep affection.
• A flame-wreathed beast appears next, causing a sudden temperature rise. It's an intimidating flame fiend.

Character Developments

• The Lord of the East and the Queen Mother of the West display their deep affection through their Biyi Birds' symbolism.
• No significant individual character development occurs in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection (symbolized by the Biyi Birds)
• Power and intimidation (displayed by the flame fiend)
• Envy and admiration (among the Primordial Beings)

Character Interactions

• The Lord of the East and the Queen Mother of the West interact indirectly through their Biyi Birds.
• The Primordial Beings interact through their discussions and envy of the powerful mounts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhurong reveals his divine beast, the Crimson Flame Beast, which surprises the Primordial Beings as they had never seen an Ancestral Witch with a mount.
• The Crimson Flame Beast appears on the Mount Chart, ranking 64th, with rewards including cultivation power, enlightenment opportunities, and pills.
• A small gray monkey appears next, also ranking on the Mount Chart, causing confusion and disbelief among the Primordial Beings due to its ordinary appearance.

Character Developments

• Zhurong: Reveals his secret divine beast, showing a softer side when interacting with his fellow Ancestral Witches.
• The Ancestral Witches: Show curiosity and surprise upon learning about Zhurong's divine beast, with Houtu and Xuanming expressing interest in the Crimson Flame Beast's smaller form.
• The Primordial Beings: Display a mix of astonishment, disbelief, and amusement as they react to the appearance of the Crimson Flame Beast and the small gray monkey.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected and extraordinary nature of divine beasts and their masters.
• The variety of mounts and pets that can rank on the Mount Chart, challenging the Primordial Beings' initial assumptions.
• The contrast between appearance and true power or worth, as seen with the small gray monkey.

Character Interactions

• Zhurong interacts with his fellow Ancestral Witches, explaining the origin of his divine beast and expressing concern for its temperament.
• The Ancestral Witches react with curiosity and surprise to Zhurong's revelation, with Houtu and Xuanming showing interest in the Crimson Flame Beast's smaller form.
• The Primordial Beings collectively react with astonishment, disbelief, and amusement to the appearance of the Crimson Flame Beast and the small gray monkey, leading to an uproar among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A gray monkey transforms into a Three-Eyed Ferocious Monkey, a divine beast from the Primordial Mount Chart (rank 63).
• The monkey's master is revealed to be Taoist Randeng, a powerful Quasi-Sage.
• Another divine beast, the Fire-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast (rank 62), appears, with its master being Real Person Du'e, another Quasi-Sage.

Character Developments

• Taoist Randeng: Revealed to possess a powerful divine beast, solidifying his status as a formidable Quasi-Sage.
• Real Person Du'e: Introduced as a neighbor of the Queen Mother of the West and Lord of the East, with a divine beast and potential Quasi-Sage strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among Quasi-Sages and their divine beasts.
• Envy and admiration for those with greater power and resources.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Beings discuss and marvel at the divine beasts and their masters.
• Some express envy, admiration, or speculation about the masters' powers and the divine beasts' fates.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A second super divine beast, the Azure Water Golden Crystal Beast, appears on the Mount Chart.
• It resembles the previous Fire-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast, sparking curiosity among Primordial Beings.
• The beast is revealed to be a water-attribute divine beast, with formidable water-controlling abilities.
• Fuxi is announced as the master of the Azure Water Golden Crystal Beast, receiving rewards for ranking 61st.

Character Developments

• Fuxi is disappointed with his beast's ranking but consoles himself with the rewards.
• The Two Sages of the West (Guiding Sage and Zhunti) express concern and worry about their lack of mounts, fearing it will harm their sect's reputation and recruitment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of powerful mounts and their association with status and prestige.
• The concern for the Western Sect's future and its current weakness compared to other sects.
• The karmic connections between individuals and sects.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and Nuwa discuss Fuxi's disappointment and Nuwa consoles him.
• The Guiding Sage and Zhunti discuss their worries about the Western Sect's lack of mounts and their plans to recruit powerful figures to their sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mount Chart ranks down to the twenty-sixth position, revealing a flaming divine bird, the Violet-Eyed Chongming Bird.
• The bird's owner is revealed to be the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, a renowned beauty in the Primordial Land.
• The Primordial Beings express envy and admiration for the woman and her divine beast.

Character Developments

• The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman is introduced as a solitary, popular figure with an alluring appearance.
• The Violet-Eyed Chongming Bird is shown to be fierce, savage, and powerful, with double pupils in its eyes.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: The ranking of the divine beasts on the Mount Chart reflects the power and status of their owners.
• Desire and Longing: The Primordial Beings' desire for the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman and her divine beast, and her own longing to meet Changkong Daoren again.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings collectively express their admiration and envy of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman.
• The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman recalls her past encounter with Changkong Daoren, leading to a shift in her feelings towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An enormous Double-Pupiled Chongming Bird and Grand Dao Scripts vanish.
• A colossal dragon appears in the sky, causing a stir among the Primordial Beings.
• The dragon is identified as the Great Sun Heavenly Dragon, a modified True Dragon, son of the Dragon Emperor, and mount of Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
• The dragon disappears, and another divine beast, a one-legged, red-and-blue feathered bird, appears.

Character Developments

• The Great Sun Heavenly Dragon's tragic past is revealed, showing his abandonment by his race and his role as a mount.
• The Primordial Beings' understanding of True Dragons is challenged, leading to introspection and sympathy for the Great Sun Heavenly Dragon.

Significant Themes

• Extinction and survival: The extinction of True Dragons and other races, and the survival of the Great Sun Heavenly Dragon despite his tragic past.
• Sympathy and understanding: The Primordial Beings' realization of the Great Sun Heavenly Dragon's plight and their empathy for him.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings discuss and react to the appearance of the Great Sun Heavenly Dragon and the one-legged divine bird.
• The Great Sun Heavenly Dragon's past is recounted, revealing his relationship with Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Ancestor Kunpeng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mount Chart is unveiled, revealing extraordinary species and their ranks.
• A one-footed divine bird, Bifang, appears, belonging to Heavenly Emperor Dijun.
• Yuanshi Tianzun's divine beast, Sibuxiang, appears at rank 23, surprising the Primordial Beings.
• Master Tongtian anticipates the ranking of his Kui Bull and hints at a hidden mount.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Emperor Dijun is revealed to have a mount, Bifang.
• Yuanshi Tianzun shows composure and confidence in his primary mount, the Nine-Dragon Agarwood Carriage.
• Master Tongtian expresses confidence in his Kui Bull and hints at a secret mount, displaying his ambition.

Significant Themes

• The power and status of mounts as a reflection of their masters' strength and wealth.
• Anticipation and competition among the Primordial Beings.
• The reveal of secrets and hidden aspects of characters.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings discuss and marvel at the revealed mounts, showing surprise and admiration.
• Yuanshi Tianzun and Master Tongtian internally assess their own mounts and compare them to others.
• The Two Sages of the West and Dao Ancestor Hongjun are mentioned, highlighting their lack of mounts or wealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial Beings witness the appearance of another super divine beast, even stranger than the Sibuxiang.
• The Grand Dao Script descends, revealing the beast's name as Diting (Nine-Unsemblances), and its master as Dizang (Ksitigarbha).
• The Primal Sage explains Diting's abilities, including its skill at listening to all things in heaven and earth, especially the human heart.
• The Sages of the West discuss the connection of Diting and Ksitigarbha with their Western Sect.
• After Diting's disappearance, another divine beast, a golden bird, appears, shrouding the sky with flames.

Character Developments

• Ksitigarbha (Dizang) is revealed to be the master of Diting, demonstrating his deep fortune.
• The Sages of the West express interest in converting Ksitigarbha to their sect and enfeoffing him as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, with Diting as his Dharma Protector.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Destiny: Ksitigarbha's deep fortune is highlighted through his obtaining of the powerful and unique divine beast, Diting.
• Power and Status: The Primordial Beings' reactions to Diting and Ksitigarbha reflect the importance of power and status in their world.
• Divine Beasts and Their Masters: The chapter emphasizes the bond between divine beasts and their masters, with each beast's unique abilities complementing their master's strengths.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings discuss and marvel at Diting's appearance and abilities among themselves.
• The Sages of the West exchange thoughts on the connection between Diting, Ksitigarbha, and their Western Sect, planning to convert Ksitigarbha to their fold.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A golden phoenix, ranked 21st, appears and is revealed to be the mount of the Queen Mother of the West.
• The 20th-ranked divine beast is a cyan phoenix, Qingluan, which belongs to Goddess Nuwa.
• The revelation of these divine beasts causes excitement and speculation among the Primordial Beings about the upcoming mounts.

Character Developments

• The Queen Mother of the West and the Lord of the East express satisfaction with their mounts' rankings.
• Goddess Nuwa is surprised and slightly disappointed with Qingluan's ranking, fueling her curiosity about the higher-ranked mounts.

Significant Themes

• The power and status of divine beasts and their masters.
• The anticipation and dread of the upcoming mount revelations, hinting at potential dominance by an unknown force.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Beings discuss and speculate about the revealed divine beasts and their masters.
• The Queen Mother of the West and the Lord of the East share a smile, indicating their satisfaction with their mounts' rankings.
• Goddess Nuwa's thoughts reveal her curiosity and growing concern about the higher-ranked mounts.