Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Calamity Qi has descended upon Kunlun Mountain, causing the Heavenly Origin Sect's Golden Immortals to flee in panic.
• Guangchengzi finds Ji Chang's reincarnation in Qingshi Village and takes him as a disciple, aiming to use him for revenge against the Great Shang.
• Immortal Official Nanji starts accepting disciples en masse, teaching them a rapid but dangerous cultivation method to fill the Investiture of the Gods List.
• Juliusun begins assassinating Western Sect cultivators to reduce the Calamity Qi on himself.
• Other Golden Immortals like Chijingzi, Grand Master Lingbao, and True Lord Qingxu Daode also employ unscrupulous methods to survive the Calamity Qi.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven watches these events unfold, providing subtle assistance to his disciples, indicating his tacit approval of their actions.

Character Developments

• Ji Chang's reincarnation awakens his past life's memories and becomes determined to seek revenge against those who wronged him.
• The Heavenly Origin Sect's Golden Immortals, desperate to survive, resort to immoral and cruel methods, abandoning their previous righteous personas.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven shows a pragmatic and ruthless side, prioritizing survival over morality and honor.

Significant Themes

• Survival at Any Cost: The Golden Immortals and Primordial Lord of Heaven prioritize survival above all else, even if it means resorting to despicable methods.
• The End Justifies the Means: Primordial Lord of Heaven believes that as long as they survive and win, the dark history can be rewritten as heroic deeds.
• The Corruption of Power: The Heavenly Origin Sect's power and influence have led them to believe they are above the law and morality, leading to their descent into immoral acts.

Character Interactions

• Guangchengzi takes Ji Chang as a disciple, manipulating him for his own purposes.
• The Golden Immortals interact with each other through their respective methods of survival, each trying to outdo the others in ruthlessness.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven interacts with his disciples through his divine sense, providing subtle assistance and tacit approval of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• East King Duke, Zhunti, and Jieyin all want to sit on the Heavenly Dao Cushion.
• Houtu defends her seat, leading to a stalemate.
• Old Ancestor Hongjun appears and decides the matter, favoring Zhunti and Jieyin.
• East King Duke is humiliated, while All Diary Owners are unsurprised, having known the outcome from Xuan Yang's diary.

Character Developments

• East King Duke's delusions of grandeur are shattered, leading to humiliation.
• Zhunti and Jieyin show wariness and caution in dealing with Houtu and the Witch Tribe.
• All Diary Owners, especially Houtu, show confidence in Xuan Yang's predictions.

Significant Themes

• Karma and fate: Old Ancestor Hongjun's decision is influenced by his debt to the West.
• Power dynamics: The Witch Tribe's unity and influence are highlighted.
• Humiliation and pride: East King Duke's humiliation contrasts with his earlier boasting.

Character Interactions

• East King Duke and Old Ancestor Hongjun: East King Duke's fawning behavior is met with disgust from Old Ancestor Hongjun.
• All Diary Owners: They share thoughts and understanding, showing unity and trust in Xuan Yang's predictions.
• Houtu and Zhunti/Jieyin: There's a tense standoff between them, with Houtu defending her seat and Zhunti/Jieyin wanting to take it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Taiyi return to the Sun Star after years of absence, bringing a massive amount of Merit.
• Xuan Yang is surprised and suspicious about the source of their Merit.
• Di Jun and Taiyi explain they obtained Merit by purifying malevolent energy, a method Xuan Yang had previously suggested.
• Xuan Yang initially declines the Merit but accepts it after Di Jun and Taiyi insist.
• Di Jun and Taiyi use their Merit to advance their realms to the middle stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• In the Primordial World, the Witch Tribe's malevolent energy supply is dwindling, causing cultivation issues.
• Zhu Rong reports seeing Golden Crows (Di Jun and Taiyi) devouring malevolent energy.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Taiyi: They have grown stronger and wiser, adopting Xuan Yang's method to earn Merit and improve their realms.
• Xuan Yang: He becomes more suspicious and discerning, questioning his brothers' sudden change in approach and the source of their Merit.
• Zhu Rong: He shows concern for the Witch Tribe's cultivation issues and reports the sighting of Golden Crows.
• Di Jiang: He is surprised by the news of malevolent energy depletion and the sighting of Golden Crows.

Significant Themes

• Brotherhood and Trust: The theme of brotherhood is reinforced as Di Jun and Taiyi insist on sharing their Merit with Xuan Yang, despite his initial reluctance.
• Cultivation and Growth: The characters' cultivation levels and methods are emphasized, highlighting their growth and the importance of continuous improvement.
• Resource Scarcity: The dwindling malevolent energy supply in the Primordial World raises concerns about resource scarcity and its impact on cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang: The brothers interact, with Di Jun and Taiyi trying to convince Xuan Yang to accept the Merit they earned.
• Di Jiang and Zhu Rong: Di Jiang, as the leader, interacts with Zhu Rong, seeking information about the Witch Tribe's cultivation issues and the sighting of Golden Crows.
• Di Jiang and Houtu: Though not directly interacting, Houtu's reaction to the news hints at her knowledge of the Golden Crows' identity and a potential secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Hongjun discovers that Di Jun and Taiyi have taken the Universe Cauldron and Yin Yang Mirror, which he had intended to claim.
• Di Jun and Taiyi return to the Sun Star after their adventures, bringing the two powerful magical treasures with them.
• Xuan Yang is surprised by their return and the news of the battle near Mount Sumeru.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Hongjun: Realizes the Universe Cauldron and Yin Yang Mirror have been taken, accepts the situation, and decides to support Di Jun and Taiyi's progress.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: Gain Merit from the Heavenly Dao, obtain the Universe Cauldron and Yin Yang Mirror, and return to the Sun Star.
• Xuan Yang: Develops a close relationship with the goddesses Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He, unaware of Di Jun and Taiyi's true adventures.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among cultivators in the Primordial World.
• The role of Merit in the Heavenly Dao and its distribution among cultivators.
• The relationship between Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang, and their shared knowledge of the future.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Taiyi lie about their adventures to Xuan Yang, omitting their true intentions and the extent of their involvement in the battle near Mount Sumeru.
• Xuan Yang is surprised and skeptical about Di Jun and Taiyi's story but accepts it without questioning further.
• Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He are amused by Di Jun and Taiyi's lies, understanding that they also possess Xuan Yang's diary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang is shocked and confused about the "Butterfly Effect" caused by his diary.
• Di Jun and Taiyi leave after making Xuan Yang believe they're tired, planning to read more diaries later.
• Other diary owners return to their dojos, awaiting Xuan Yang's new entry.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang starts questioning his impact on the Primordial World.
• Di Jun and Taiyi find amusement in Xuan Yang's reaction but keep their plans secret.
• Houtu gains new insights from the sermon, changing her perspective on cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The "Butterfly Effect" illustrates how small actions can have significant consequences.
• The power of knowledge and its impact on personal growth and understanding.
• Trust and relationships, as seen between Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Taiyi manipulate Xuan Yang to continue writing his diary.
• Houtu shares her gains from the sermon with her Ancestral Witches.
• Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi discuss the diary, with Hongyun expressing curiosity and trust in Zhenyuanzi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang sleeps soundly and dreams of Wangshu confessing her feelings.
• Wangshu leaves a farewell letter, hinting at her embarrassment after their intimacy.
• Xuan Yang decides to give Wangshu a zither as a token of their love.
• He searches the Primordial World for Ice Silkworm silk to create strings for the zither.
• Xuan Yang takes the Six-Eared Macaque as his disciple during his journey.
• Xuan Yang successfully refines the zither and elevates its grade using the Universe Cauldron.
• He visits Wangshu on the Lunar Star and gives her the zither.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Shows affection and thoughtfulness towards Wangshu, deciding to create a gift for her. He also takes the Six-Eared Macaque as his disciple.
• Wangshu: Becomes more open and proactive in her relationship with Xuan Yang, embracing him upon his arrival.
• Six-Eared Macaque: Begins his cultivation journey under Xuan Yang's guidance.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection: Xuan Yang's actions demonstrate his growing feelings for Wangshu.
• Gift-giving: The zither represents Xuan Yang's thoughtfulness and consideration for Wangshu's preferences.
• Mentorship: Xuan Yang takes the Six-Eared Macaque as his disciple, showing his willingness to guide others.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and Wangshu: Their relationship deepens as they become more affectionate and open with each other.
• Xuan Yang and Six-Eared Macaque: Xuan Yang takes the Six-Eared Macaque as his disciple, marking the beginning of their master-disciple relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang gifts Wangshu the 'Wangshu Qin', an Innate Spiritual Treasure, solidifying their bond.
• Wangshu reciprocates by gifting Xuan Yang the 'Moon Essence Wheel', a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, further deepening their relationship.
• In Purple Cloud Palace, Old Ancestor Hongjun concludes the first sermon and appoints East King Duke as the Head of Male Immortals and Queen Mother of the West as the Head of Female Immortals.
• East King Duke becomes arrogant and ambitious, while Queen Mother of the West feels conflicted and frustrated about her future fate.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang and Wangshu's relationship grows stronger, with each gifting the other powerful treasures.
• East King Duke's ambition grows after being appointed as the Head of Male Immortals, while Queen Mother of the West feels trapped by her fate.
• Taiyi and Di Jun's relationship remains strong, with Taiyi envious of Di Jun's progress and Di Jun considering Taiyi's future as a Saint.

Significant Themes

• The power of gifts and their significance in relationships, as seen through Xuan Yang and Wangshu's exchange.
• The consequences of ambition and the struggle against fate, exemplified by East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West.
• The importance of Cushions in cultivation progress, as seen through the breakthroughs of Di Jun, Taiyi, and others.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and Wangshu's interaction deepens their bond, with each gifting the other powerful treasures.
• East King Duke attempts to befriend Queen Mother of the West but is rebuffed, leading to his displeasure.
• Taiyi and Di Jun discuss their gains from the lecture and Di Jun's potential future as a Saint.
• Zhunti and Jieyin express their regret and bitterness over not obtaining a Cushion.

Key Plot Points

• Chang Xi and Xi He read Xuan Yang's diary, learning about his relationship with Wangshu.
• They discover Xuan Yang and Wangshu have become intimate, much to their shock and dismay.
• Wangshu returns to the Lunar Star early, anticipating her disciples' arrival and feeling guilty about her actions.

Character Developments

• Chang Xi and Xi He become increasingly worried and upset as they learn about Xuan Yang and Wangshu's relationship.
• Wangshu feels guilty about stealing Xuan Yang from her disciples and is anxious about facing them.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of actions and the guilt that follows.
• The complexities of relationships and the potential for conflict within them.

Character Interactions

• Chang Xi and Xi He interact with each other, expressing their shock and disapproval of Wangshu's actions.
• Wangshu anticipates a difficult interaction with her disciples, feeling guilty and anxious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wangshu, Xi He, and Chang Xi discuss Wangshu's relationship with Xuan Yang, deciding that it won't affect their teacher-disciple dynamic.
• Xuan Yang awaits Di Jun and Taiyi's return, worrying about their potential troublemaking during Hongyun's Sermon.
• Di Jun and Taiyi return, recounting Hongyun's Sermon where Di Jun seized a Cushion, Hongyun refused to yield his seat, and Zhunti and Jieyin sat on ordinary Cushions.

Character Developments

• Wangshu: Shows understanding and open-mindedness about multiple Dao Companions, deciding to keep her relationship with Xuan Yang separate from her teacher-disciple relationships.
• Xuan Yang: Shows concern and curiosity about Di Jun and Taiyi's actions, expecting them to cause trouble.
• Di Jun: Continues to act impulsively and unconventionally, seizing a Cushion during Hongyun's Sermon.
• Taiyi: Supports Di Jun's actions, showing no concern for convention.
• Hongyun: Refuses to yield his seat, showing stubbornness and pride.

Significant Themes

• Relationship Dynamics: The complex relationships between cultivators, including teacher-disciple bonds and Dao Companionships, are explored.
• Convention vs. Individuality: Characters grapple with adhering to conventions versus acting on personal desires and impulses.
• Power Struggles: Tensions and power dynamics among cultivators are highlighted, particularly during Hongyun's Sermon.

Character Interactions

• Wangshu, Xi He, and Chang Xi interact, discussing their relationships and coming to an understanding.
• Xuan Yang, Di Jun, and Taiyi reunite, sharing experiences and worrying about potential trouble.
• Di Jun and Taiyi recount Hongyun's Sermon to Xuan Yang, revealing the chaos that ensued.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Hongjun senses that someone may be plotting against him and uses both his Saint cultivation and Heavenly Dao authority to investigate. However, his calculations reveal nothing abnormal, leading him to conclude that his perception was mistaken.
• Hongjun turns his attention to the approaching Second Dao Lecture. Unlike his first lecture, which contained genuine cultivation methods and helped him gain the trust of the Primordial Wilderness’s cultivators, the second lecture will focus on the Quasi-Saint method of Slaying the Three Corpses.
• Hongjun plans to make this method the dominant cultivation path so that he can continuously obtain merit whenever others practice it. He also intends to conceal the crucial technique of unifying the three corpses, ensuring that future practitioners remain dependent on him.
• He is especially eager for Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones to adopt his method, believing this will bind them permanently to his influence.
• Xuan Yang warns Di Jun, Taiyi, Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He against trusting the Method of Slaying the Three Corpses. Instead, he teaches them the path of attaining Dao through Laws.
• Using this new method, Xuan Yang gains a clearer understanding of his own cultivation. If he raises his innate Solar Law from ten percent to fifty percent, he will reach the Chaos Golden Immortal realm, giving him combat power superior to that of an ordinary Quasi-Saint.
• After several years of cultivation and visits from his friends, Di Jun and Taiyi unexpectedly return to the Sun Star far earlier than usual.
• Taiyi reveals the reason for their sudden return: Di Jun’s wife is pregnant, and the Golden Crow clan is about to have new descendants.

Character Developments

• Hongjun becomes increasingly calculating and ambitious. He views the Second Dao Lecture not as a genuine act of teaching but as a carefully prepared scheme to gain merit and control powerful cultivators.
• Xuan Yang demonstrates greater foresight and protectiveness toward those closest to him. He distinguishes between trusted companions such as Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He, and friends with whom he is not yet willing to share everything.
• Xuan Yang’s cultivation path becomes more focused as he begins seriously pursuing the Solar Law and the Laws-based route to enlightenment.
• Di Jun and Taiyi are shown to be building toward the future prosperity of the Golden Crow clan. Di Jun’s impending fatherhood introduces a new personal and familial development.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation through knowledge: Hongjun intends to control the cultivation world by deciding what truths to reveal and what essential techniques to withhold.
• Trust and hidden agendas: The chapter contrasts Hongjun’s deceptive teachings with Xuan Yang’s sincere warning to his allies.
• Different paths to power: The Method of Slaying the Three Corpses and the Laws-based path represent competing routes toward higher cultivation.
• Friendship and degrees of intimacy: Xuan Yang carefully decides whom he can fully trust, showing that relationships in the Primordial Wilderness are layered and politically significant.
• Legacy and succession: The pregnancy announcement shifts attention toward the continuation of the Golden Crow bloodline and the birth of a new generation.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun internally evaluates the cultivators of the Primordial Wilderness as potential sources of merit and future dependents, particularly Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones.
• Xuan Yang directly advises Di Jun, Taiyi, Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He to reject Hongjun’s cultivation method.
• Queen Mother of the West, Zhen Yangzi, Hongyun, Chang Xi, Xi He, and Wangshu frequently visit Xuan Yang on the Sun Star, though Xuan Yang remains more emotionally open with Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He.
• Xuan Yang questions Di Jun and Taiyi about their unusually early return, prompting Taiyi’s joyful revelation that Di Jun’s wife is pregnant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Houtu confiscates Da Yi's bow and arrows to prevent him from shooting down the suns, as foretold in Xuan Yang's diary.
• Houtu places Kuafu under house arrest on Buzhou Mountain to prevent him from encountering the Ten Great Golden Crows.
• The date for Old Ancestor Hongjun's Second Dao Lecture approaches, and many cultivators, including West King Mother, Nuwa, Tongtian, Zhen Yuanzi, and Hongyun, plan to attend.
• Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang decide not to attend the lecture.

Character Developments

• Houtu demonstrates her determination to prevent the Witch-Demon War by any means necessary.
• Da Yi and Kuafu show respect and obedience to Houtu's orders, despite their confusion.
• Xuan Yang continues to write his diary and influences others' decisions based on the information he reveals.

Significant Themes

• The prevention of the Witch-Demon War is a central theme, with Houtu's actions illustrating her resolve to avoid it.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Witch Tribe are evident in Houtu's orders and the characters' responses.
• The impact of knowledge and foresight on decision-making is shown through Xuan Yang's influence on others.

Character Interactions

• Houtu interacts with Da Yi and Kuafu, giving orders and receiving obedience.
• Xuan Yang interacts with Di Jun and Taiyi, discussing their decision not to attend Hongjun's lecture.
• The cultivators planning to attend Hongjun's lecture show unity in their decision, while Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang stand apart from the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Primordial Wilderness is abuzz with anticipation for Old Ancestor Hongjun's Second Dao Lecture.
• Di Jun and Taiyi are notably absent, causing surprise and speculation among the cultivators.
• East King Duke arrives with a grand entourage, imagining his future rule of the Immortal Court.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang remains on the Sun Star, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
• Tongtian, Nuwa, Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, and Queen Mother of the West lose their reverence for Hongjun's sermons after reading Xuan Yang's diary.
• East King Duke becomes increasingly smug and self-important.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Di Jun and Taiyi's absence and the potential fallout with Hongjun.
• The manipulation and calculation behind Hongjun's actions, as perceived by the Diary Owners.
• The growing pride and ambition of East King Duke.

Character Interactions

• Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun discuss Di Jun and Taiyi's absence.
• Nuwa and Fuxi discuss the possibility of Di Jun and Taiyi not attending.
• The cultivators speculate about Di Jun and Taiyi's absence.
• East King Duke arrives with his entourage, drawing the attention and disdain of the Diary Owners.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Taiyi do not attend Old Ancestor Hongjun's sermon, causing shock and disbelief among cultivators.
• Hongjun discovers Di Jun and Taiyi are at home, not pursuing any opportunities, which angers him.
• Hongjun decides to intervene more to push Di Jun and Taiyi towards their destined roles.
• A conflict ensues among Zhunti, Jieyin, East King Gong, and Houtu over Di Jun's vacant Heavenly Dao Cushion.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Taiyi show lack of ambition and disinterest in Hongjun's teachings, frustrating Hongjun.
• Hongjun becomes more determined to guide Di Jun and Taiyi towards their destined roles.
• Zhunti, Jieyin, East King Gong, and Houtu exhibit their ambition and willingness to fight for power and resources.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Contentment: Di Jun and Taiyi's contentment with their domestic life contrasts with the ambition shown by other characters.
• Destiny vs. Free Will: Hongjun's frustration highlights the tension between destiny and the characters' free will.
• Power Struggles: The conflict over Di Jun's Heavenly Dao Cushion demonstrates the power dynamics and ambition among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun's frustration with Di Jun and Taiyi leads him to consider further intervention.
• Zhunti, Jieyin, East King Gong, and Houtu's conflict highlights their ambition and willingness to compete for power and resources.
• Houtu's actions against Zhunti and Jieyin are motivated by a desire to settle a past debt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Hongjun concludes his first sermon and begins the second, revealing his Method of Slaying Three Corpses, which he claims can help cultivators become Saints.
• The cultivators are excited, but the Diary Owners remain skeptical, having read Xuan Yang's Diary.
• After ten thousand years, Hongjun stops his sermon, leaving the cultivators eager for the next one. He then issues a Heavenly Dao Edict, appointing Di Jun as Demon Emperor, Taiyi as East Emperor, and Xuan Yang as West Emperor, ordering them to establish the Demon Race and Court within the Eon.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Hongjun continues to manipulate the cultivators with his sermons, revealing his scheme to the Diary Owners.
• Xuan Yang comprehends the Lunar Law, increasing his combat power. Wangshu enters seclusion to consolidate her breakthrough, leaving Chang Xi and Xi He with Xuan Yang.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Hongjun uses his sermons to deceive the cultivators, while the Diary Owners remain wary.
• Power and Ambition: The cultivators yearn for power and the chance to become Saints, while Hongjun seeks to control the Primordial Wilderness through the Three Golden Crow Brothers.

Character Interactions

• The cultivators within Purple Cloud Palace interact with each other, sharing their excitement and anticipation for the next sermon.
• The Diary Owners discuss Hongjun's true intentions and plan their next moves.
• Xuan Yang, Wangshu, Chang Xi, and Xi He discuss the Dao, leading to Wangshu's breakthrough and seclusion.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Old Ancestor Hongjun issues an edict on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, establishing the Demon Race, Demon Court, and appointing Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang as Demon Emperor, East Emperor, and West Emperor respectively.
• The Heavenly Dao certifies the edict, shocking the Primordial Wilderness' living beings.
• The Eleven Ancestral Witches, except Houtu, gather at Buzhou Mountain, displeased with the edict and considering it a threat to their Witch Tribe.

Character Developments

• Living beings in the Primordial Wilderness feel saved and hopeful about the Demon Race's establishment.
• The Eleven Ancestral Witches express discontent and suspicion towards the edict, with Zhu Jiuyin suspecting it targets their Witch Tribe.
• East King Gong feels threatened and envious of Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang's appointments.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and struggle for dominance in the Primordial Wilderness.
• The role of the Heavenly Dao in shaping the world and its inhabitants.
• The relationship between different races and their interactions.

Character Interactions

• The Eleven Ancestral Witches discuss the edict and decide to seek Houtu's opinion.
• East King Gong feels jealous and threatened by Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang's appointments, questioning his own status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• East King Duke feels displeased about not being appointed Demon Emperor and plans to establish the Immortal Court first.
• Nuwa and West King Mother sense the Heavenly Dao's and Old Ancestor Hongjun's manipulation in the Demon Emperor appointment.
• Xuan Yang's Diary Owners understand his resistance to becoming the Demon Race master.
• Houtu, Zhunti, and Jieyin leave Purple Cloud Palace, followed by the Ancestral Witches' arrival.
• Eleven Ancestral Witches confront Zhunti and Jieyin, accusing them of bullying Houtu inside Purple Cloud Palace.

Character Developments

• East King Duke: Struggles with his dissatisfaction over not being appointed Demon Emperor but finds solace in his status as Head of Male Immortals.
• Nuwa and West King Mother: Recognize the Heavenly Dao's and Old Ancestor Hongjun's manipulation in the Demon Emperor appointment.
• Houtu: Hates Old Ancestor Hongjun for disrupting the peace between Witch Tribe and Demon Race, and seeks to return to her tribe.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Accused by the Ancestral Witches of bullying Houtu, leading to a potential confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation by the Heavenly Dao and Old Ancestor Hongjun to maintain their interests.
• The struggle for power and status among the immortals and demons.
• The tension between the Witch Tribe and Demon Race, and the potential for conflict.

Character Interactions

• East King Duke's internal monologue reveals his displeasure and plans.
• Nuwa and West King Mother discuss the Heavenly Dao's and Old Ancestor Hongjun's manipulation.
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun discuss Xuan Yang's potential to resolve the Demon Emperor issue.
• Tongtian plans to persuade his elder brothers, Grand Pure Laozi and Primordial Lord of Heaven, after returning to Kunlun Mountain.
• Houtu's interaction with the Ancestral Witches leads to their confrontation with Zhunti and Jieyin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eleven Ancestral Witches confront Zhunti and Jieyin for framing Houtu.
• The Ancestral Witches beat Zhunti and Jieyin, who are later saved by Houtu.
• The cultivators present watch the fight but do not intervene.
• Di Jun and Taiyi discuss the Heavenly Dao's decree on the Sun Star.
• Xuan Yang devises a plan to counter the Heavenly Dao's decree.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin show their true colors, confirming their dishonesty.
• The Ancestral Witches demonstrate their unity and protectiveness of Houtu.
• Di Jun and Taiyi show concern for the situation and seek Xuan Yang's advice.
• Xuan Yang exhibits strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Significant Themes

• Justice vs. Injustice: The Ancestral Witches fight for Houtu's justice against Zhunti and Jieyin's injustice.
• Power Dynamics: The Heavenly Dao's decree showcases its power and influence over the Primordial Wilderness.
• Loyalty and Unity: The Ancestral Witches display loyalty to Houtu and unity among themselves.
• Strategic Thinking: Xuan Yang demonstrates his ability to think strategically in response to the Heavenly Dao's decree.

Character Interactions

• The Ancestral Witches vs. Zhunti and Jieyin: The Ancestral Witches confront and fight against Zhunti and Jieyin for framing Houtu.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: The two brothers discuss the Heavenly Dao's decree and seek Xuan Yang's advice.
• Xuan Yang and Di Jun/Taiyi: Xuan Yang shares his plan to counter the Heavenly Dao's decree with his brothers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Golden Crow Brothers (Di Jun, Taiyi, and Xuan Yang) receive a Heavenly Dao decree from Old Ancestor Hongjun to establish the Demon Race and build the Demon Court.
• Xuan Yang proposes a strategy to accept the decree but interpret it loosely to minimize their involvement and responsibility.
• The brothers decide to delay the task until the last possible moment to maximize their gain and minimize effort.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, becoming the driving force behind their decision.
• Di Jun and Taiyi, initially stumped, follow Xuan Yang's lead and support his plan.
• Taiyi shows his lack of initiative and reliance on his brothers for decision-making.

Significant Themes

• The theme of shirking responsibility and taking advantage of loopholes is prominent, as the brothers aim to exploit the Heavenly Dao decree for their benefit without fully committing to its demands.
• The passage also explores the dynamics of sibling relationships, with Xuan Yang taking the lead, Di Jun supporting, and Taiyi following.

Character Interactions

• The Three Golden Crow Brothers interact closely, with Xuan Yang leading the discussion, Di Jun supporting Xuan Yang's ideas, and Taiyi following their lead.
• Chang Xi and Xi He, the two goddesses, are present but play minor roles, mainly reacting to the brothers' decisions.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Rong abruptly proposes a friendly spar with Xuan Yang, following the Witch Tribe’s tradition of building relationships through combat.
• Houtu objects because Xuan Yang is an outsider and she fears the fight could cause injury or offend him. Her protective attitude reinforces the other Ancestral Witches’ suspicion that she views Xuan Yang as more than an ordinary friend.
• Di Jiang supports the challenge, explaining that anyone who wishes to befriend the Witch Tribe must demonstrate sufficient strength.
• Xuan Yang accepts immediately, recognizing that the most effective way to earn the Witch Tribe’s respect is through direct combat.
• Outside the Witch Tribe’s settlement, Zhu Rong invites Xuan Yang to attack with full strength.
• Xuan Yang reveals an astonishing physical body: despite cultivating both magic and physical refinement, his seventh-revolution Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique has made him as durable as an Innate Spiritual Treasure.
• Xuan Yang rapidly closes the distance and strikes Zhu Rong with a powerful punch, sending him crashing into the ground and creating a massive crater.
• The spectators are stunned that Xuan Yang’s body can rival that of an Ancestral Witch.
• Zhu Rong emerges injured but delighted, now treating Xuan Yang with genuine admiration. He launches a full-power counterattack, but Xuan Yang withstands it without injury. The recoil even causes Zhu Rong’s fist to sting.
• Xuan Yang responds with another punch, knocking Zhu Rong back again.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Demonstrates extraordinary physical strength and confidence. He understands the Witch Tribe’s straightforward values and deliberately uses combat to win their respect.
• Zhu Rong: Initially intends only to test Xuan Yang, but his attitude changes into admiration after witnessing Xuan Yang’s overwhelming physical power. Rather than becoming angry at being injured, he becomes excited and eager to fight seriously.
• Houtu: Shows strong concern for Xuan Yang’s safety and reputation, revealing her emotional attachment and protective feelings toward him.
• Di Jiang and the Ancestral Witches: Treat the spar as an assessment of Xuan Yang’s worth and become deeply surprised by his physical abilities.
• The spectators: Zhen Yuanzi, Queen Mother of the West, Hongyun, and the other Ancestral Witches realize that Xuan Yang is far stronger physically than they had expected.

Significant Themes

• Strength as the basis of friendship: The Witch Tribe expresses trust and respect through direct combat rather than formal politeness.
• The contrast between outsiders and the Witch Tribe: Xuan Yang succeeds because he understands and embraces the Witches’ blunt, martial culture.
• Physical refinement: The chapter emphasizes that Xuan Yang’s body is extraordinarily powerful despite the fact that he cultivates more than physical strength alone.
• Respect through action: Xuan Yang earns Zhu Rong’s approval not through words, but by enduring and returning powerful attacks.
• Affection and protectiveness: Houtu’s concern suggests a deepening emotional bond with Xuan Yang, while her brothers quietly evaluate their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Houtu attempts to stop Zhu Rong from challenging Xuan Yang, while Di Jiang defends the tradition and encourages the match.
• Xuan Yang and Zhu Rong establish mutual respect through their exchange of attacks.
• Zhu Rong’s excitement after being injured shows that the fight is becoming a genuine expression of camaraderie rather than hostility.
• The Ancestral Witches’ reactions indicate that Xuan Yang has begun to gain acceptance within their group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang and Zhu Rong engage in a brutal, physical combat without using any Magic Artifacts.
• Xuan Yang, despite Zhu Rong's formidable strength, steadily gains the upper hand.
• Zhu Rong uses his innate Divine Power, a sea of fire, and Xuan Yang counters with his Solar Law, creating a fiery clash.
• Xuan Yang absorbs the fire and defeats Zhu Rong, who acknowledges Xuan Yang's strength.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang proves his strength and earns respect from the Witch Tribe and Ancestral Witches.
• Zhu Rong, despite losing, is impressed by Xuan Yang's power and decides to befriend him.

Significant Themes

• Respect for strength and power.
• The importance of fair competition and facing opponents head-on.
• The admiration for the Solar Law and its comparison with other powerful abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and Zhu Rong's battle leads to mutual respect and a newfound friendship.
• The Ancestral Witches, including Houtu, watch the battle with anticipation and admiration for Xuan Yang's prowess.
• The Witch Tribe members watch in awe as Xuan Yang suppresses Zhu Rong.