Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang tasks Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun with delivering a jade to his brothers at the Sun Star, hinting at an upcoming plan.
• Xuan Yang visits Tongtian, asking him to join them at the Sun Star.
• Xuan Yang travels to West Kunlun, enlisting Queen Mother of the West's help.
• Xuan Yang returns to the Sun Star, where Zhen Yuanzi, Hongyun, Tongtian, Di Jun, Taiyi, Nuwa, and Fuxi await him. He reveals his plan to head West for a "big job."

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Shows leadership and strategic planning, rallying allies for a significant mission.
• Tongtian: Demonstrates loyalty and obedience to Xuan Yang, following his instructions without question.
• Yuanshi: Expresses disapproval of Tongtian's actions and his association with Xuan Yang and his allies.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Unity: Characters come together, setting aside differences to work towards a common goal.
• Leadership and Strategy: Xuan Yang's actions highlight his role as a leader and his ability to plan and execute complex strategies.
• Cultural and Social Hierarchies: Yuanshi's disapproval of Tongtian's associations touches on the theme of social and cultural hierarchies.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and Zhen Yuanzi/Hongyun: Xuan Yang tasks them with delivering a message, showing trust in their abilities.
• Xuan Yang and Tongtian: Tongtian's immediate obedience to Xuan Yang's instructions highlights their strong bond and mutual respect.
• Yuanshi and Laozi: Yuanshi's complaints about Tongtian's actions reveal a rift in their relationship, with Yuanshi disapproving of Tongtian's choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhunti and Jieyin leave, deciding to repair more Earth Veins to earn Merit.
• Xuan Yang and others notice East King Duke might interfere if he learns about their actions.
• Xuan Yang devises a plan involving Tongtian to prevent disturbances.
• Over ten thousand years, Xuan Yang and others repair a significant portion of Western Earth Veins.
• East King Duke remains oblivious and unconcerned about Xuan Yang's actions.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun tries repeatedly to remind East King Duke, to no avail.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun decides to award Xuan Yang and others their earned Merit directly, causing a massive Merit descent.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin become more determined to repair Earth Veins after seeing Xuan Yang's progress.
• Xuan Yang demonstrates strategic thinking and quick problem-solving.
• East King Duke remains arrogant and stubborn, ignoring potential threats to his position.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun grows increasingly frustrated with East King Duke's refusal to listen.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in Xuan Yang's character.
• The consequences of arrogance and stubbornness, as seen in East King Duke.
• The struggle between wisdom and ignorance, with Heavenly Dao Hongjun trying to enlighten East King Duke.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang consults with his allies to address potential threats.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun attempts to communicate with East King Duke, highlighting their contrasting personalities and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Court attacks and occupies small tribes under the Demon Race's protection.
• The Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin Races delay their involvement in the war due to their past experiences.
• Ancestor Dragon decides to inform the Demon Race about the Immortal Court's plans and sends a message via Sound Transmission Jade.
• The Demon Race receives news about the Immortal Court's actions and the impending attack on the Grand Formation of the Stars.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Dragon shows wisdom and foresight by deciding to inform the Demon Race and attempting to avoid further Karmic Debt for his race.
• Taiyi, the East Emperor, displays anger and impulsiveness upon learning about the Immortal Court's actions.
• Fuxi, Di Jun, and Nuwa demonstrate calm and rationality, urging Taiyi to consider the situation carefully.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and Karmic Debt.
• The struggle between ambition (East King Duke) and wisdom (Ancestor Dragon, Demon Race leaders).
• The importance of unity and strategic planning in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Dragon and Candle Dragon discuss their race's involvement in the war.
• The Demon Race leaders (Taiyi, Fuxi, Di Jun, Nuwa, and Xuan Yang) discuss their response to the Immortal Court's actions.
• The Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin Races show tacit understanding by sending similar messages to the Demon Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Court decides to go to war with the Immortal Court.
• Xuan Yang proposes a three-step plan: establish rules and distribute Merit, reclaim seized Demon Race tribes, and neutralize the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races.
• The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races delay their attack for hundreds of years.
• Upon arrival near the Demon Court, they unexpectedly reveal their presence and refuse to advance, causing chaos.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang demonstrates strategic thinking and consideration for the Demon Race's future by proposing rules and Merit distribution to prevent excessive Karmic Debt.
• Di Jun, Taiyi, Nuwa, and Fuxi follow Xuan Yang's plans, showing trust in his leadership.
• The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races' beings display hesitation and reluctance to fight, revealing their true feelings about the war.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of excessive killing and Karmic Debt (illustrated by the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races' decline).
• The importance of strategic planning and foresight (shown by Xuan Yang's three-step plan).
• The complexities of alliances and the difficulty of maintaining them (demonstrated by the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races' situation).

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and the other Demon Court leaders collaborate and agree on a plan to face the Immortal Court.
• The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Three Races' beings interact with the Immortal Court cultivators, causing confusion and frustration.
• Di Jun and Fuxi work together to activate the Grand Formation of the Stars, showing unity and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heavenly Dao Hongjun summons Zhunti, Jieyin, Laozi, and Yuanshi to Purple Cloud Palace.
• He asks them to aid East King Gong against the Demon Court.
• They initially refuse but eventually comply due to Heavenly Dao Hongjun's insistence.
• Laozi, Zhunti, and Jieyin are resentful, while Yuanshi agrees reluctantly.
• East King Gong informs the Immortal Court of the aid, boosting their morale.
• The Demon Court prepares for an imminent attack on the Immortal Court.

Character Developments

• Laozi: Realizes the restrictions of being a Heavenly Dao Saint and regrets learning Slaying the Three Corpses.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Show their true colors, complaining and crying when faced with unwanted tasks.
• Yuanshi: Reluctantly agrees to help East King Gong due to his belief in following Heaven and answering the Dao.

Significant Themes

• The burden of destiny and the consequences of one's actions.
• The struggle between personal desires and duty.
• The power dynamics between master and disciples, and the constraints of the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Heavenly Dao Hongjun exerts his authority over his disciples, forcing them to comply with his wishes.
• Zhunti, Jieyin, Laozi, and Yuanshi interact with Heavenly Dao Hongjun, expressing their unwillingness or reluctance to help East King Gong.
• East King Gong informs the Immortal Court of the aid, demonstrating his loyalty and eagerness to please Heavenly Dao Hongjun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang successfully comprehends Pangu's "Law of Strength".
• Nuwa, Di Jun, and Taiyi are shocked and sparring ensues, with Xuan Yang demonstrating his new power.
• Upon returning to the Sun Star, Nuwa's Hongmeng Purple Qi reacts abnormally, hinting at her potential to create humans.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun intervenes, sending a strand of Golden Light to suppress the Hongmeng Purple Qi's activity.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang gains a significant power boost with the "Law of Strength".
• Nuwa's potential to create humans is acknowledged, but Heavenly Dao Hongjun seems to interfere with this possibility.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among the primordial beings, with Xuan Yang's new strength shifting the balance.
• The potential for Nuwa to create humans, and the possible interference from Heavenly Dao Hongjun.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang, Di Jun, and Taiyi engage in a sparring match to test Xuan Yang's new power.
• Nuwa shares her experience with the Hongmeng Purple Qi with the others, leading to a collective realization about Heavenly Dao Hongjun's intervention.

• Key Plot Points and Events: Nuwa successfully creates the Human Race with Xuanyang's guidance, attaining the Dao and becoming a Chaotic Origin Golden Immortal. The Primordial World responds with Merit and Fortune, with Nuwa, Xuanyang, and the Human Race receiving portions of it.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Achieves her goal of creating humans and attains the Dao, becoming the first among her peers to do so. She establishes the Human Race and receives a significant portion of the Fortune.
• Xuanyang: Proves instrumental in Nuwa's success, providing guidance, materials, and a plan. He receives a portion of the Fortune for his role in the Human Race's creation.
• Significant Themes: The theme of creation and its consequences continues, with Nuwa's success bringing about significant changes in the Primordial World. The theme of guidance and assistance is also prominent, with Xuanyang's help being crucial to Nuwa's achievement.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Xuanyang: Their interaction is pivotal, with Xuanyang guiding Nuwa throughout the process and Nuwa expressing gratitude upon her success.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun and other Diary Owners: They observe Nuwa's progress with varied emotions, ranging from anxiety (Hongjun) to happiness and anticipation (others). They also discuss the implications of Nuwa's success among themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun, Xuan Yang, and Taiyi decide to visit the Witch Tribe to address the conflict between Gui Che and Xing Tian.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun, aware of the situation, anticipates a war between the Wu-Demon Races and hopes for the destruction of both the Demon Race and Witch Tribe, especially Xuan Yang.
• The three brothers reach the Witch Tribe settlement and are welcomed by Di Jiang. They discuss the food supply issue and agree to find a solution that benefits both sides.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Shows diplomatic skills and understanding, aiming to maintain harmony between the Wu-Demon Races.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Reveals his manipulative nature, hoping for the destruction of the Wu-Demon Races to weaken the Human Path.
• Di Jiang: Shows pragmatism and firmness, prioritizing the survival of the Witch Tribe.

Significant Themes

• Food Chain and Survival: The Witch Tribe's food supply issue highlights the theme of survival and the consequences of disrupting the food chain.
• Manipulation and Power Struggles: Heavenly Dao Hongjun's schemes underscore the theme of power struggles and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang, Di Jun, and Taiyi: The three brothers work together to address the conflict, demonstrating unity and shared purpose.
• Xuan Yang and Di Jiang: Their diplomatic exchange shows mutual respect and understanding, with each party clearly stating their positions and needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang proposes that the Ancestral Witches join Houtu's Earth Path to help her and strengthen the path.
• The Ancestral Witches initially misunderstand the concept of Saints and their paths, thinking Houtu is a Heavenly Dao Saint.
• Xuan Yang clarifies the distinction between Heavenly Dao, Earth Path, and Human Path Saints, and their respective merits.
• The Ancestral Witches express their eagerness to join the Earth Path, but Xuan Yang warns them about the responsibilities and drawbacks.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang demonstrates his wisdom and patience in explaining complex concepts to the Ancestral Witches.
• The Ancestral Witches show eagerness to help their little sister, Houtu, but also reveal their initial naivety about the implications of joining a path.

Significant Themes

• The paths of Heavenly Dao, Earth Path, and Human Path, and their respective merits and duties.
• The importance of understanding the consequences of one's actions before making decisions.
• The bond between the Ancestral Witches and their little sister, Houtu.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang interacts with the Ancestral Witches, patiently explaining complex concepts and warning them about the responsibilities of joining the Earth Path.
• The Ancestral Witches interact with each other, expressing their eagerness to help Houtu and their initial puzzlement about the drawbacks of joining the Earth Path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eleven Ancestral Witches, after seeing Houtu's phantom, decide to join the Underworld to help manage the Earth Path.
• They make a public declaration, shocking the Primordial Wilderness, as this shifts the balance of power.
• Houtu assigns various important positions within the Underworld to the Ancestral Witches and other capable Witch Tribe members.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Satisfied with the Witch Tribe's decision, as it strengthens the Underworld and his position.
• Hongjun: Frustrated and helpless as the Witch Tribe joins the Earth Path, contrary to his wishes. He struggles to find a way to disrupt this but finds none.
• Houtu: Actively assigns roles to the Ancestral Witches, showing her eagerness to strengthen the Underworld.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The shift in power between the Witch Tribe and Demon Race, and the Underworld's growing strength.
• Helplessness: Hongjun's inability to stop the Witch Tribe's decision, highlighting his limited influence.
• Ambition: Houtu's desire to build and strengthen the Underworld, shown through her active assignment of roles.

Character Interactions

• Houtu and the Ancestral Witches: Houtu assigns roles to the Ancestral Witches, solidifying their alliance.
• Hongjun and the Situation: Hongjun's internal struggle and frustration with the Witch Tribe's decision, showing his isolation and lack of control.
• Great Powers' Reactions: Various powers in the Primordial Wilderness react to the Witch Tribe's decision, discussing its implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heavenly Dao Hongjun openly declares his intention to suppress the Human Path.
• Nuwa, unfazed, challenges Hongjun to a battle using their Dao techniques.
• Hongjun mocks Nuwa's strength and attacks her with various immortal arts, gaining the upper hand.
• Houtu arrives and joins the battle against Hongjun, turning the tide.
• Hongjun reveals that the Kongtong Seal has appeared, and he seeks it to enlighten the Human Race's leaders.
• Houtu counters that, as the Earth Path's spokesperson, she too has the duty to obtain the Kongtong Seal.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Shows his true colors, openly hostile towards the Human Path, and underestimates Nuwa's strength.
• Nuwa: Remains calm and composed despite Hongjun's mockery, demonstrating her power and resilience.
• Houtu: Arrives to aid Nuwa, displaying her strength and determination to challenge Hongjun.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and competition among deities.
• The struggle between different paths or ideologies (Heavenly Dao vs. Earth Path).
• The pursuit of the Kongtong Seal and its significance for the Primordial Wilderness and the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa vs. Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Nuwa challenges Hongjun, leading to a fierce battle where Hongjun initially gains the upper hand.
• Houtu vs. Heavenly Dao Hongjun: Houtu arrives to aid Nuwa, turning the battle into a two-against-one situation, making Hongjun more cautious.
• Nuwa and Houtu: They fight together against Hongjun, showing unity and shared purpose.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun and Houtu: They exchange words, with Houtu questioning Hongjun's motives and turning his own reasoning against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa, the spokesperson for the Human Path, agrees to give up the position of Teacher of the Human Emperor to Primordial Lord of Heaven (Yuanshi).
• Nuwa reveals there's only one position available, causing tension between Zhunti, Jieyin, and Yuanshi.
• Nuwa tries to manipulate the situation by offering the position to the Western Sect (Zhunti and Jieyin), but Yuanshi objects.
• Zhunti and Jieyin insist the position belongs to their Western Sect, leading to a dispute with Yuanshi.

Character Developments

• Nuwa demonstrates her cunning and manipulative nature, trying to drive a wedge between the three powerful beings.
• Zhunti and Jieyin show their eagerness for the position and their willingness to exploit Nuwa's offer, but they also reveal their lack of trustworthiness.
• Yuanshi displays his determination and unwillingness to back down from the competition.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle: The three characters vie for the influential position of Teacher of the Human Emperor, highlighting their ambition and desire for power.
• Manipulation and deception: Nuwa's actions illustrate the use of manipulation and deception to achieve her goals.
• Trust and loyalty: Zhunti and Jieyin's behavior raises questions about their trustworthiness and loyalty, both to each other and to Nuwa.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa interacts with all three characters, attempting to manipulate their desires and create discord.
• Zhunti and Jieyin interact with each other and with Yuanshi, showing their eagerness for the position and their willingness to exploit Nuwa's offer, but also revealing their lack of trust in each other.
• Yuanshi interacts with Nuwa and Zhunti/Jieyin, demonstrating his determination and unwillingness to back down from the competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhunti and Jieyin reluctantly accept their ordinary seats after a stern look from Di Jun and Taiyi.
• Old Ancestor Hongjun begins his third and final sermon, but the cultivators find it uninteresting as they've already heard the teachings from Xuan Yang's sermon.
• Yuanshi asks Hongjun if Slaying the Three Corpses without matching, same-origin Innate Spiritual Treasures can lead to Sainthood. Hongjun confirms Xuan Yang's statement that it's impossible.
• The cultivators express their frustration and anger at Hongjun for not revealing the truth earlier.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin show reluctance and bitterness in accepting their seats.
• Hongjun remains calm and composed despite the cultivators' anger and frustration.

Significant Themes

• The path of cultivation and the difficulty of becoming a Saint.
• The importance of having the right conditions to prove the Dao.
• Hongjun's original intention to help cultivators reach the Quasi-Saint peak first.

Character Interactions

• Zhunti and Jieyin interact, with Jieyin suggesting Hongjun might help them reclaim their seat.
• The cultivators discuss their doubts and questions among themselves.
• Yuanshi asks Hongjun about the possibility of achieving Sainthood through Slaying the Three Corpses without matching Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• The cultivators express their anger and frustration at Hongjun for not revealing the truth earlier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang's diary reveals that East King Duke might not be able to subdue the Dragon Race, potentially foiling Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao's scheme.
• The Diary Owners (Nuwa, Taiyi, Di Jun, Houtu) discuss their plans and decide to hold off on intervention after reading Xuan Yang's latest entry.
• The Dragon Race's resistance against East King Duke begins.

Character Developments

• Nuwa: Shows curiosity and disbelief about the Dragon Race's power.
• Taiyi: Expresses shock and questions Di Jun about their plans.
• Di Jun: Maintains a calm demeanor, decides not to intervene based on Xuan Yang's diary.
• Houtu: Stops her plans to rally the Ancestral Witches, expresses frustration with Xuan Yang's cliffhangers.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races (Dragon, Demon, Immortal, Witch).
• The impact of Xuan Yang's diary on the actions and decisions of the Diary Owners.
• The tension and anticipation built through cliffhangers in the narrative.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Fuxi discuss the implications of Xuan Yang's diary.
• Taiyi and Di Jun discuss their plans and Taiyi's desire to fight.
• Houtu muses about the Dragon Race's power and her frustration with Xuan Yang's diary style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Kirin Race leads the way towards East King Duke's Immortal Court.
• East King Duke, restless over his failure to obtain the "Destiny Proving Method," receives Primordial Kirin, expecting him to offer the method but learns he wants to make a deal.
• East King Duke agrees to Primordial Kirin's condition to join one hundred Qilin to the Immortal Court as guardians in exchange for the "Destiny Proving Method."

Character Developments

• East King Duke: Becomes increasingly desperate to obtain the "Destiny Proving Method," leading him to make a deal with Primordial Kirin, despite the heavy cost.
• Primordial Kirin: Shows cunning and assertiveness in his negotiation with East King Duke, securing a significant advantage for the Kirin Race.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence is evident in the negotiations between East King Duke and Primordial Kirin.
• Sacrifice: East King Duke must make significant sacrifices to achieve his goal of becoming a Saint, highlighting the theme of sacrifice for greater power.
• Deception and Manipulation: Primordial Kirin manipulates East King Duke's desperation to secure a favorable deal for the Kirin Race.

Character Interactions

• East King Duke and Primordial Kirin: Their interaction is marked by East King Duke's initial overconfidence and subsequent realization of Primordial Kirin's true intentions, leading to a tense negotiation.
• East King Duke's internal monologue: Reveals his insecurities, desperation, and growing unease with the deal he has made.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhunti and Jieyin simultaneously sense a karmic debt but can't identify the debtor.
• Yuanshi successfully Proves Dao and becomes a Saint, causing a commotion in the Primordial Wilderness.
• Xuan Yang expects Zhunti and Jieyin to be the next to Prove Dao.
• Zhunti and Jieyin gain insight and begin comprehending their Opportunity to Prove Dao.

Character Developments

• Zhunti and Jieyin: They experience confusion and bewilderment initially but remain composed and patient. They later gain insight into their Opportunity to Prove Dao.
• Yuanshi: He successfully Proves Dao and becomes a Saint, increasing Heavenly Dao's strength.

Significant Themes

• Karma: The theme of karmic debt is introduced but left unresolved, suggesting it will be revisited.
• Proving Dao: The path to becoming a Saint is a central theme, with Yuanshi's success and Zhunti and Jieyin's upcoming attempts.

Character Interactions

• Zhunti and Jieyin: They exchange glances and discuss their experiences and plans, demonstrating their close bond and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancestral Witches visit Xuan Yang to discuss joining the Earth Path.
• Xuan Yang explains the benefits and drawbacks of joining, leaving the decision to them.
• The Ancestral Witches leave to discuss Xuan Yang's proposal among themselves.

Character Developments

• The Ancestral Witches grapple with the idea of leaving their ancestral home and their responsibilities towards the Primordial World.
• Xuan Yang demonstrates diplomatic skill by presenting the facts and allowing the Ancestral Witches to make their own decision.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility of the Ancestral Witches towards the Primordial World and their people.
• The consequences of the Ancestral Witches' decision on the balance of power between realms.
• Xuan Yang's long-term plan to avoid the Wu-Yao Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang interacts with the Ancestral Witches, presenting them with a complex decision and leaving them room to maneuver.
• The Ancestral Witches express their gratitude to Xuan Yang for his guidance and clarity.
• The Diary Owners (Di Jun, Taiyi, Nuwa, and Houtu) discuss Xuan Yang's plan and its potential outcomes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Yang returns to his palace and writes in his diary about his recent breakthrough and the strange occurrence with Nuwa's Hongmeng Purple Qi.
• All Diary Owners read Xuan Yang's diary, learning about Nuwa's situation and Xuan Yang's plans to help her prove Dao.
• Xuan Yang reveals his understanding of the Heavenly Dao's manipulations and its suppression of the Human and Earth Daos.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Shows his boldness and confidence in helping Nuwa prove Dao, despite the Heavenly Dao's interference. He also displays his understanding of the Primordial Wilderness's power dynamics.
• Nuwa: Realizes she's a target of the Heavenly Dao's schemes and becomes determined to prove Dao with Xuan Yang's help.
• Other Diary Owners: Become motivated to seek Xuan Yang's help in proving their own Dao, seeing his success with Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control among the Heavenly, Earth, and Human Daos.
• The consequences of the Heavenly Dao's manipulation and suppression of other Daos.
• The importance of friendship and alliances in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang and Nuwa: Xuan Yang offers his help to Nuwa in proving Dao, boosting her confidence and determination.
• Xuan Yang and other Diary Owners: The other owners seek Xuan Yang's help in proving their own Dao, inspired by his success with Nuwa.
• The Heavenly Dao and other Daos: The Heavenly Dao's manipulations and suppressions cause tension and resistance from other Daos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi announces the founding of his sect, attracting attention from across the Primordial World.
• Styx, Kunpeng, and Xuan Yang observe Yuanshi's actions.
• Yuanshi uses the Pangu Banner, Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, and Three Treasures Jade Ruyi to suppress the fortune of his Chan Sect, solidifying it.
• Unbeknownst to Yuanshi, using the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation incurs a force of Karma that enters his body.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi demonstrates his pride and disregard for Tongtian's advice by using luxurious treasures to suppress his sect's fortune.
• Laozi silently worries about Yuanshi's choice, understanding his brother's personality well.
• Tongtian expresses sorrow and helplessness as Yuanshi ignores his advice.
• Xuan Yang revels in Yuanshi's actions, anticipating future events.
• Zhunti and Jieyin sense an unusual profound feeling in the unseen, aware that someone owes them a great Karma but unable to identify who.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of pride and disregard for advice (Yuanshi).
• The interconnectedness of actions and their unseen repercussions (Yuanshi incurring Karma).
• The anticipation of future events and their potential outcomes (Xuan Yang, Zhunti, and Jieyin).

Character Interactions

• Yuanshi's actions are observed and commented upon by various characters across the Primordial World, including Styx, Kunpeng, Xuan Yang, Laozi, Tongtian, Zhunti, and Jieyin.
• Laozi and Tongtian express concern and helplessness regarding Yuanshi's choices.
• Zhunti and Jieyin share a mysterious feeling and discuss its implications.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Underworld continues developing rapidly after the Witch Tribe and Houtu successfully escape the Witch-Demon Calamity by retreating there.
• Xuan Yang inspects the Tribulation Qi across the Primordial World to determine whether the calamity has truly ended. Based on the earlier Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Calamity, he expects the Tribulation Qi to disperse once the Witch Tribe withdraws.
• Instead, the Tribulation Qi remains and converges toward the Demon Race. This reveals that the Demon Race’s crisis is unresolved and that the current world order may still need to change.
• Distressed by this discovery, Xuan Yang returns to his Golden Crow Divine Palace and records his thoughts in his diary.
• The other diary owners immediately read his entry. Nuwa and Tongtian investigate and confirm that the Tribulation Qi is gathering around the Demon Race.
• Xuan Yang concludes that the Demon Race must eventually surrender its position as hegemon. To protect himself amid the coming upheaval, he decides that he must prove the Dao as soon as possible rather than continue delaying.
• Di Jun and Taiyi discuss Xuan Yang’s decision. They recognize that their own inability to advance has forced him to act prematurely.

Character Developments

• Xuan Yang: Becomes increasingly serious and frustrated. Though he had hoped the calamity would end peacefully, he accepts that a greater transformation is unavoidable. He resolves to accelerate his breakthrough to the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal realm so he can gain the strength to protect himself and possibly the Demon Race.
• Nuwa and Tongtian: Show concern after reading Xuan Yang’s diary and personally verify the ominous movement of the Tribulation Qi, reinforcing the seriousness of the situation.
• Di Jun and Taiyi: Their helplessness becomes clear. They have spent years attempting to prove the Dao through Laws but remain unable to break through. Unlike Nuwa and Tongtian, they lack the advantage of being destined to succeed, and they refuse to follow Zhunti and Jieyin’s path. They are therefore forced to place their hopes in Xuan Yang.
• Houtu and the Witch Tribe: Their successful retreat to the Underworld is confirmed as a major development, but their withdrawal does not end the larger calamity.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of changing world order: The persistence of the Tribulation Qi suggests that neither the Witch Tribe’s retreat nor the Demon Race’s continued rule can preserve the existing balance indefinitely.
• Fate versus individual effort: Di Jun and Taiyi’s stalled cultivation contrasts with figures favored by destiny, highlighting the difficulty of proving the Dao through personal effort alone.
• Responsibility and sacrifice: Xuan Yang is compelled to abandon his cautious plans and advance earlier than intended because the survival and future of his faction depend on him.
• Signs of impending upheaval: The Tribulation Qi functions as a cosmic omen, showing that the calamity is not over but has merely concentrated around the Demon Race.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Yang reflects on the Witch Tribe and Houtu’s escape, then communicates his concerns through his diary.
• The diary owners collectively react to his unexpected disappointment, with Nuwa and Tongtian confirming the danger through their own investigations.
• Di Jun and Taiyi discuss Xuan Yang’s accelerated plan on the Sun Star. Though they feel guilty that their own failure to advance has increased his burden, they acknowledge that they have no alternative but to trust him.