Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Changqing rebukes the Great Dao for offering Merit, shocking everyone.
• The Heavenly Dao reprimands the Great Dao, causing chaos in Chaos and the Primordial World.
• Lu Changqing threatens the Great Dao, which submits.
• The Great Dao turns excess Merit into rain, benefiting all living beings in the Primordial World.
• Xuantian, impressed by Lu Changqing's actions, decides to work diligently in the Primordial World.
• Xuantian explores other projects, expressing admiration for Lu Changqing's plans.
• Jieyin and Zhunti question Xuantian, discovering his loyalty to Lu Changqing.

Character Developments

• Lu Changqing: Establishes his dominance over the Great Dao and Heavenly Dao, demonstrating his power and influence.
• Xuantian: Initially arrogant, he becomes loyal and dedicated to Lu Changqing after witnessing his actions, changing his perspective on the Primordial World and its ruler.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Lu Changqing's power and influence are demonstrated through his interactions with the Great Dao and Heavenly Dao, as well as his ability to sway Xuantian's loyalty.
• Magnanimity and Benevolence: Lu Changqing's care for all living beings is highlighted through his actions, contrasting with the Great Dao's initial selfishness.
• Perception and Reality: Xuantian's perception of the Primordial World and its ruler changes after witnessing Lu Changqing's actions, revealing the gap between his initial perspective and the reality.

Character Interactions

• Lu Changqing and the Great Dao: Lu Changqing asserts his dominance over the Great Dao, threatening it into submission.
• Xuantian and the Saints: Xuantian's interactions with the Saints reveal his changing perspective and loyalty to Lu Changqing.
• Xuantian and the Primordial World: Xuantian's exploration of the Primordial World projects demonstrates his admiration for Lu Changqing's plans and his decision to work diligently in the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuantian's fall from grace due to Merit's influence.
• Wuji Heaven: Lu Changqing spends time with his family, unconcerned about Xuantian's affairs.
• Xuan Du, Duobao, and Guang Chengzi lead their sects' disciples to conquer myriad worlds.
• In the Northern European world, God King Odin and his gods mistakenly believe the invaders are the prophesied Ragnarok and prepare for battle.
• Thor, the Thunder God, is killed by Duobao's Primordial Pure Lightning.
• Odin's heroic spirit legion is wiped out by Xuan Du.
• The gods, realizing their impending doom, decide to fight to the death.

Character Developments

• Xuantian's character is further explored, showing his fall from his previously arrogant state.
• Lu Changqing remains indifferent to worldly affairs, focusing on his family.
• Odin and the gods of Asgard show their desperation and willingness to fight to the death when faced with certain defeat.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• The futility of resistance when faced with overwhelming power.
• The theme of family and personal priorities in the face of worldly affairs.

Character Interactions

• Laozi and the others discuss Xuantian's fall.
• Lu Changqing interacts with his daughter, Lu Xiaobei, and Zhou Xian'er, showing his doting nature.
• Xuan Du, Duobao, and Guang Chengzi lead their disciples, with underlying tension and competition between the Jie and Chan Sects.
• Odin and the gods of Asgard interact, showing their desperation and willingness to fight to the death when faced with certain defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jie Sect and Chan Sect continue their conflict, with both sides refusing to back down, despite their severe weakening.
• The Human Sect, led by Lu Changqing, observes the conflict, waiting for the opportune moment to act.
• The Primordial World advances to a low-level Tai Yi World, causing numerous cultivators to achieve Sainthood and the emergence of countless Innate Spiritual Roots.
• Lu Changqing lists a Heavenly Dao Realm cultivator from the Primordial Chaos World on the Heavenly Dao Karma Fire List, offering a 20 billion merit bounty for their capture.

Character Developments

• Lu Changqing: Shows his strategic patience in waiting for the right moment to act, and demonstrates his power by listing a Heavenly Dao Realm cultivator for a massive bounty.
• Various Saints: Express their shock and awe at the Primordial World's rapid advancement and the Longevity Immortal Venerable's achievements.
• Hongjun: Feels envy and frustration at his cultivation level, comparing himself unfavorably to his disciple, Laozi.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of infighting among sects and the potential benefits for outside parties (e.g., the Human Sect and the Immortal Court).
• The rapid advancement of the Primordial World and the awe-inspiring achievements of the Longevity Immortal Venerable.
• The allure of merit and the temptation it holds for cultivators, as seen in Laozi and Yang Mei's reaction to the 20 billion merit bounty.

Character Interactions

• Lu Changqing and the Human Sect: Lu Changqing observes the conflict between the Jie Sect and Chan Sect, waiting for the right moment to act, while the Human Sect remains mostly passive.
• Various Saints: The Saints express their shock and awe at the Primordial World's advancement and the Longevity Immortal Venerable's achievements, with some feeling envy or frustration at their own cultivation levels.
• Laozi and Yang Mei: The two cultivators express their temptation at the 20 billion merit bounty, with Laozi inviting Yang Mei to compete for it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Mie Jue, the target, is hiding in the Chaos, worried about Xuantian's fate and the Great Dao Realm existence in the Primordial World.
• Laozi and Yang Mei, Heavenly Dao Realm cultivators, chase Ancestor Mie Jue, with Laozi attacking first and Yang Mei using space-time shackles.
• Ancestor Mie Jue escapes but is severely injured. He uses a communication talisman to call for help from Xuantian.
• Xuantian arrives and leads Ancestor Mie Jue into the Primordial World, surprising the cultivators of the Primordial World.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Mie Jue becomes more desperate and willing to take risks to survive.
• Xuantian reveals his cunning and lack of mercy, even towards his fellow townsman.
• Laozi and Yang Mei show their strength and cooperation in the chase.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and desperation of survival in the Primordial World.
• The value of Merit and the lengths cultivators will go to obtain it.
• The importance of trust and friendship in a dangerous world.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian: Ancestor Mie Jue seeks help from Xuantian, believing him to be reliable. Xuantian leads him into the Primordial World, showing no mercy.
• Laozi and Yang Mei: They work together to chase Ancestor Mie Jue, showing their strength and cooperation. They are surprised and disappointed when Xuantian takes Ancestor Mie Jue into the Primordial World.
• The cultivators of the Primordial World: They are astonished that no one stops Xuantian and Ancestor Mie Jue as they travel through the Primordial World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Mie Jue is tricked by Xuantian and captured by the Primordial World.
• Lu Changqing rewards Xuantian with 20 billion Merit for his service.
• The Heavenly Dao informs Lu Changqing that its reserved Merit has been depleted.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Mie Jue is shocked and disbelieving at his capture and Xuantian's betrayal.
• Xuantian is overjoyed at the prospect of earning more Merit by recruiting Primordial Chaos cultivators.
• Lu Changqing remains calm and composed, assigning Xuantian a long-term task and rewarding him generously.

Significant Themes

• The power of Merit and wealth in the Primordial World.
• Betrayal and loyalty among cultivators.
• The vast difference in resources and opportunities between the Primordial World and the Primordial Chaos World.

Character Interactions

• Xuantian betrays Ancestor Mie Jue, leading him to Wuji Heaven.
• Lu Changqing rewards Xuantian for his service and assigns him a new task.
• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian argue about loyalty and betrayal.
• The Heavenly Dao seeks Lu Changqing's instruction regarding the depletion of its Merit reserves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Changqing casually gifts a hundred trillion Merit to the Heavenly Dao, causing astonishment and shock.
• Ancestor Mie Jue, initially reluctant to join the Primordial World, surrenders upon seeing the vast Merit and begs to join.
• Lu Changqing agrees but requires Ancestor Mie Jue to establish a Great Dao contract before joining.

Character Developments

• Lu Changqing: Demonstrates his immense wealth and generosity by gifting a hundred trillion Merit, showing his power and influence.
• Ancestor Mie Jue: Initially arrogant and reluctant to join the Primordial World, he surrenders upon seeing the Merit and eagerly seeks to join, showing his opportunistic nature.
• Xuantian: Intercedes for Ancestor Mie Jue, showing his loyalty to Lu Changqing and his desire to maintain his relationship with Ancestor Mie Jue.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Lu Changqing's immense wealth and power are the driving force behind characters' actions and decisions.
• Loyalty and Opportunism: Characters display varying degrees of loyalty and opportunism, with Ancestor Mie Jue's opportunistic nature being particularly prominent.

Character Interactions

• Lu Changqing and Ancestor Mie Jue: Lu Changqing's generosity and power contrast with Ancestor Mie Jue's initial arrogance and subsequent surrender.
• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian: Ancestor Mie Jue's relationship with Xuantian is strained due to Xuantian's intercession, but they maintain a level of camaraderie.
• Lu Changqing and Xuantian: Lu Changqing trusts Xuantian, as shown by his lack of contractual restrictions on him, while Xuantian remains loyal to Lu Changqing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Changqing tasks Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian with guiding future visitors from the Primordial Chaos, promising them great Merit.
• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian express their gratitude and eagerness to serve the Primordial World.
• Lu Changqing reveals his intention to treat the Primordial Chaos as a talent pool for the Primordial World, causing concern among his subordinates.
• In the Primordial Chaos World, a mysterious Dao Venerable plans to infiltrate the Primordial World with Heavenly Dao Realm experts and seize the Primordial Chaos Source.
• Pangu receives an urgent summons from Lu Changqing to discuss a matter related to the enemies from the Primordial Chaos.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian show eagerness and devotion to the Primordial World after being promised Merit.
• Lu Changqing demonstrates his ambition and confidence in treating the Primordial Chaos as a talent pool.
• The mysterious Dao Venerable in the Primordial Chaos World shows determination and cunning in his plans to infiltrate the Primordial World.
• Pangu shows concern and seriousness in response to Lu Changqing's urgent summons.

Significant Themes

• The allure and power of Merit, which can sway even powerful cultivators like Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian.
• The ambition and confidence of Lu Changqing in treating the Primordial Chaos as a talent pool for the Primordial World.
• The threat and schemes of the mysterious Dao Venerable from the Primordial Chaos World.

Character Interactions

• Lu Changqing interacts with Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian, tasking them with guiding future visitors from the Primordial Chaos and promising them Merit.
• Ancestor Mie Jue and Xuantian interact with Lu Changqing, expressing their gratitude and eagerness to serve the Primordial World.
• Lu Changqing interacts with his subordinates, discussing his intention to treat the Primordial Chaos as a talent pool and addressing their concerns.
• The mysterious Dao Venerable in the Primordial Chaos World interacts with another Dao Venerable, discussing their plans to infiltrate the Primordial World.
• Pangu interacts with Lu Changqing, receiving an urgent summons to discuss a matter related to the enemies from the Primordial Chaos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Changqing invites Pangu to expand Wuji Heaven tenfold.
• Pangu initially misunderstands the purpose of the meeting, thinking it's about dealing with Primordial Chaos enemies.
• Pangu agrees to expand Wuji Heaven for three hundred billion Merit.
• Pangu begins expanding Wuji Heaven using his World-Opening Divine Axe.

Character Developments

• Lu Changqing: Reveals his long-term plans for Wuji Heaven and his willingness to squander wealth to achieve his goals.
• Pangu: Shows his prowess in expanding space and his eagerness to accept high-paying jobs.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Squandering: Lu Changqing's willingness to spend vast amounts of Merit to expand Wuji Heaven highlights the theme of wealth and extravagance.
• Power and Influence: The ease with which Lu Changqing can hire Pangu to expand Wuji Heaven demonstrates his significant influence and power in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Lu Changqing and Pangu: Their interaction involves negotiation, with Pangu initially misunderstanding Lu Changqing's intentions and Lu Changqing trying to convince Pangu to accept the job. Once Pangu agrees, they work together to expand Wuji Heaven.