Arc 11The Rise of the Three Daos

Li Fan and his allies settled the Witch-Demon conflict, brought the Earthly Dao into the Primordial World, and helped shape the Four Seasons, Humanity, and Reincarnation. The stretch ended with Houtu rebuilding Reincarnation around nine paths while the Witch-Demon calamity continued to shift.

  • Hongjun stopped Pangu True Body from destroying the Demon Clan, forbade the Witch and Demon Clans from fighting for nine eras, then distributed Hongmeng Purple Qi and treasures at Purple Heaven Palace.
  • Li Fan led the Twelve Ancestral Witches and his allies into the Nine Netherworlds, where they defeated the Reincarnation Demon God and negotiated Earth Dao Saint Positions and Hongmeng Purple Qi with the Earthly Dao.
  • The Earthly Dao emerged into the Primordial World, and Houtu absorbed the Reincarnation Demon God's origin to advance the Reincarnation Purple Lotus and break through to the Sub-Saint realm.
  • Li Fan appointed Nüyi, Xihe, Xihua, and Xuanming as the Gods of the Four Seasons, and they established seasonal order across the Primordial World.
  • Kunpeng completed Demon Script and strengthened the Demon Clan, while Li Fan's Chaos Spirit Root changed the Witch-Demon calamity and Nuwa created the human race and became a Heavenly Saint.
  • Nuwa taught the gathered cultivators, while Sui Ren, Youchao, and Zi Yi helped humanity survive by creating fire, homes, and clothing.
  • Minghe created the Asuras from the Blood Sea's remnant souls, and Li Fan offered him the Asura Dao and a chance at an Earth Dao Saint Position in exchange for the Karma Red Lotus.
  • Li Fan and Houtu established nine paths of Reincarnation, naming the eighth the Asura Dao and the ninth the Hongmeng Dao, then used the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to build a new foundation for Reincarnation.
Chapters 251–275 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 251The Second Wu-Demon War

The Wu-Demon War began as the Witch Clan summoned Pangu True Body with the Twelve Dutian Divine Fiend Formation, overwhelming the Demon Clan army. As Pangu True Body struck Di Jun’s formation, Di Jun saw no way to stop the attack.

  • Gonggong led Witch Clan warriors across the border, prompting Di Jun to summon the Demon Clan forces and march against the Witch Clan.
  • Dijiang and the other Ancestral Witches agreed to activate the Twelve Dutian Divine Fiend Formation, and Houtu worried that the Heavenly Emperor or Hongjun might intervene.
  • The Twelve Ancestral Witches formed Pangu True Body above Buzhou Mountain, drawing astonished reactions from Yuanshi, Taishang, Lingbao, Ancestor Dragon, and Yuanfeng.
  • Li Fan said Hongjun would intervene because the Heavenly Dao had chosen the Demon Clan, while Goddess Wangshu explained that Taiyi lacked enough Grand Unity Golden Immortals to set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Array.
  • Pangu True Body raised a phantom World-Opening Axe, and Taiyi used his essence blood to suppress the Eastern Emperor Bell before it could fly toward the axe.
  • Pangu True Body struck Di Jun’s Hunyuan River Diagram Formation, and the Demon Clan troops lost their will to fight as Di Jun despaired.

Ch. 252The Second Witch-Demon War Ends

Hongjun stopped the Twelve Ancestral Witches’ Pangu True Body and imposed a nine-era ban on fighting between the Witch and Demon Clans. As the surviving factions withdrew, divine beings set out for Purple Heaven Palace to attend Hongjun’s third preaching.

  • Hongjun blocked the Pangu True Body’s first World-Opening Axe strike, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches used their essence blood to launch a second.
  • Hongjun erased the second strike with Heavenly Dao Power, causing the Pangu True Body to collapse and the Twelve Ancestral Witches to suffer severe injuries.
  • Hongjun forbade the Witch and Demon Clans from raising conflict for nine eras, and Di Jun led the remaining Demon Clan troops north.
  • Li Fan and the others discussed Hongjun’s display of power and the damage caused by the battle.
  • Randeng, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti, the Demon Clan survivors, Nuwa’s group, and Xihua’s group set out for Purple Heaven Palace to attend the third preaching.

Ch. 253Third Sermon

Hongjun delivered his final sermon in Purple Heaven Palace, explaining the responsibilities and path of a Saint. He gave Hongmeng Purple Qi to the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti, leaving the other guests envious and shocked.

  • Randeng arrived just before Haotian and Yaochi closed the doors to Purple Heaven Palace.
  • Hongjun preached for thirty thousand years about the path of a Saint and the duties required to gain the Heavenly Dao's recognition.
  • Hongjun invited Taishang, Yuanshi, and Lingbao to join the Mystical Sect, and they accepted.
  • Nuwa agreed to join a branch of the Immortal Path Alliance, and Hongjun bestowed Hongmeng Purple Qi on her and the Three Pure Ones.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti pleaded for mercy by grabbing Hongjun's legs and invoking the west's hardship, and Hongjun granted them Hongmeng Purple Qi after they agreed to join the Mystical Sect.

Ch. 254Allocation of Hongmeng Purple Qi

Hongjun distributed the final strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi, and it chose Hong Yun, provoking Kunpeng’s murderous resentment. At Grand Unity Palace, Li Fan discussed the Immortal Slaying Sword and the coming age of competition among Saints.

  • Hongjun explained that only one strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi remained and released it to choose its owner.
  • The strand entered Hong Yun, leaving him overjoyed while Kunpeng vowed to take revenge for losing the Purple-Gold Cushion and his Dao path.
  • Nüyi, Xuan Nü, and others sensed Kunpeng’s killing intent as Hongjun left Hong Yun to face whatever fate awaited him.
  • At Grand Unity Palace, Li Fan showed Goddess Wangshu the Immortal Slaying Sword and discussed how its absence weakened the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
  • Li Fan said the Primordial World was entering an era of competition over limited resources, and Wangshu welcomed the age ruled by Saints.

Ch. 255Distribution of Treasures

Hongjun distributed treasures to the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti before announcing that he would merge with the Dao and directing everyone to Treasure Distribution Rock. As the crowd left Purple Heaven Palace, the Heavenly Dao ripened Innate Spiritual Treasures and gathered them there, while Li Fan watched its apparent invitation to the Heavenly Emperor.

  • Hongjun gave Taiqing the Taiji Diagram, Yuanshi the Pangu Banner, and Lingbao the incomplete Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, then explained its limits against the Heavenly Emperor and Taiyin Star Lord.
  • Hongjun granted Nuwa the Red Embroidered Ball, then gave Jieyin the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit and Green Lotus Treasure Banner, and Zhunti the Auspicious Divine Pestle.
  • When the other experts begged for treasures, Hongjun announced that his three preachings had ended and that he would merge with the Dao unless a World Calamity occurred.
  • Hongjun directed the gathered experts to seek treasures at Treasure Distribution Rock, then vanished as the doors of Purple Heaven Palace opened and the crowd flew toward the Primordial World.
  • The Heavenly Dao poured out its origin to accelerate the birth of Innate Beings and ripen Innate Spiritual Treasures, which streamed to Treasure Distribution Rock.
  • Li Fan watched the treasures gather at the rock and thought the Heavenly Dao seemed to be inviting the Heavenly Emperor to take whatever he wanted.

Ch. 256The End of Treasure Distribution

Li Fan and the other powers collected treasures from Treasure Distribution Rock before Li Fan claimed the rock itself. Back at Grand Unity Palace, he prepared to visit Pangu Hall with Wangshu, Taiyuan, Ziguang, and Nuwa as Hongjun neared merging with the Dao.

  • Li Fan, the Three Goddesses, and the other arrivals collected Innate Spiritual Treasures from Treasure Distribution Rock, while Kunpeng regretted missing a compatible treasure and Zhen Yuanzi kept Hong Yun away from the gathering.
  • The remaining treasures scattered across the Five Directions Heavenly Domains, and Li Fan used his authority to stop the guests from chasing them.
  • Li Fan uprooted Treasure Distribution Rock and took it with him, while the Heavenly Dao withdrew without intervening.
  • At Grand Unity Palace, Nuwa announced that she had obtained Hongmeng Purple Qi, and Taiyuan warned that Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao would prevent anyone from taking Hong Yun's Purple Qi.
  • Li Fan led Wangshu, Taiyuan, Ziguang, and Nuwa toward Pangu Hall to prepare for the imminent trip to the Nine Netherworlds, alarming Ancestor Dragon, Yuanfeng, and the others.

Ch. 257Battle in the Nine Netherworlds Gradually Begins

Li Fan gathered the Twelve Ancestral Witches to plan an assault on the Nine Netherworlds, where six Chaos Demon Gods threatened the Earthly Dao. After one hundred thousand years of preparation, the allies assembled at Mount Tai to begin their campaign.

  • Li Fan told the Twelve Ancestral Witches that the Reincarnation, Darkness, Death, Soul, Yellow Springs, and Curse Demon Gods were confronting the Earthly Dao in the Nine Netherworlds.
  • Houtu and Wangshu supported an attack, and Li Fan proposed that the Ancestral Witches use the Twelve Dutian Divine Fiend Formation to break through while Hongjun guarded the exit.
  • The group agreed to wait one hundred thousand years for the Ancestral Witches to heal, and Houtu privately resolved to bear her connection to the Earthly Dao alone.
  • Li Fan ordered Juling Xuan Yue to take the Hall of Myriad Gods back to the Heavenly Realm and prepared to meet the Ancestral Witches at Mount Tai.
  • One hundred thousand years later, Houtu and the Ancestral Witches arrived at Mount Tai, where Li Fan declared his intent to defeat the Reincarnation Demon God.

Ch. 258Nine Netherworlds Passage, Reincarnation Demon God

Li Fan and his allies opened a stable passage from the Primordial World into the Nine Netherworlds and confronted the Chaos Demon Gods there. They surrounded the Reincarnation Demon God, who realized the Primordial World’s forces had come prepared.

  • Houtu summoned the Twelve Ancestral Witches to form Pangu True Body, which used the World-Opening Axe to tear open a gateway at Mount Tai.
  • Li Fan suppressed the Nine Netherworlds’ invading yin qi and used the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to stabilize the passage through the boundary membrane.
  • The Reincarnation Demon God sensed the passage and charged toward it, intent on crushing the Primordial World and restoring his order of Reincarnation.
  • Li Fan, Wangshu, Taiyuan, and Ziguang entered the Nine Netherworlds with Pangu True Body, while Nuwa fled.
  • The Reincarnation Demon God recognized their strength and Pangu True Body, but Li Fan blocked his retreat and the group surrounded him.

Ch. 259Heaven-Shaking Upheaval

Li Fan, Goddess Taiyuan, Goddess Wangshu, Empress Ziguang, and Houtu’s Pangu True Body cornered the Reincarnation Demon God, while five other Demon Gods plotted to flee through the Return to Ruins. Reincarnation used the clash with the Sky-Opening Axe Light to shatter the Supreme Great Emperor Fengdu Authority, devastating the Nine Netherworlds and breaking the Twelve Dutian Divine Fiend Formation.

  • Li Fan, Goddess Taiyuan, Goddess Wangshu, Empress Ziguang, and Houtu’s Pangu True Body attacked the Reincarnation Demon God from every direction, leaving him trapped under their combined strikes.
  • Darkness, Curse, Yellow Springs, Soul, and Death decided not to aid Reincarnation and planned to escape through the Return to Ruins with Earthly Dao’s three Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
  • The Reincarnation Demon God revealed that he held the Supreme Great Emperor Fengdu Authority and deliberately let Houtu’s Sky-Opening Axe Light strike it.
  • The shattered authority released a blast that split the lands of the Nine Netherworlds, displaced the Netherworld’s Ghost Gate Pass, and wounded the Earth Dao Origin.
  • Shen Tu, Yu Lei, Xuanming, and Hunyuan Golden Immortals from the Dragon and Phoenix clans struggled to stabilize the damage as Houtu’s Pangu True Body exploded apart and the Twelve Dutian Divine Fiend Formation broke.

Ch. 260Sealing the Reincarnation Demon God

Li Fan, Taiyuan, Wangshu, and Ziguang sealed the Reincarnation Demon God's Dao Fruit and knocked him down from the Hunyuan Grand Unity Realm. With the Reincarnation Demon God suppressed, Li Fan turned attention to the Earthly Dao, which was beginning to emerge.

  • Taiyuan used the Heavenly Book of Investiture of the Gods to form a Divine Prohibition Grand Formation with Li Fan, Wangshu, and Ziguang, trapping the Reincarnation Demon God.
  • The Earthly Dao manifested in the Nine Netherworlds, and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk flew from Houtu's pendant.
  • Li Fan and the other three combined their powers to seal the Reincarnation Demon God's Dao Fruit, making him fall from the Hunyuan Grand Unity Realm.
  • Taiyuan dispersed the formation, and she and Wangshu remarked on the battle and their gains from it.
  • Zhu Jiuyin asked Li Fan where the other five Demon Gods were, and Li Fan told him to ask the Earthly Dao.
  • Li Fan recognized that the Earthly Dao was about to emerge and that its Earth Dao Saint Position still carried its supreme authority.

Ch. 261Earth Dao Saint Position

Li Fan negotiated with the Earthly Dao over the Reincarnation Demon God, securing compensation and establishing Earth Dao Saint Positions. The Earthly Dao agreed to grant Houtu a position as its spokesperson, with Changxi and Baili named for two others and the final position left vacant.

  • Houtu relayed the Earthly Dao’s offer to waive the karmic burden, grant merit, and compensate her with an Innate Supreme Treasure.
  • Li Fan proposed establishing Earth Dao Saint Positions and pressed the Earthly Dao to match the Heavenly Dao’s standing.
  • Houtu revealed that four Saint Positions existed, but one was needed before she merged with the Dao, leaving three available.
  • Goddess Wangshu proposed Changxi for a Saint Position, and Li Fan nominated Baili for another while leaving the last vacant.
  • Li Fan demanded one strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi for the Reincarnation Demon God, and the Earthly Dao agreed.
  • The Earthly Dao planned to use the Reincarnation Demon God’s Primordial Dao Fruit to strengthen Houtu’s Reincarnation Purple Lotus and help her develop a primordial spirit.

Ch. 262Twelve-Grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus

Li Fan and the others drove five Chaos Demon Gods into Deep Guixu, then helped the Earthly Dao restore the Nine Netherworlds and awaken Houtu’s Twelve-Grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus. The Earthly Dao united the green, purple, and white lotus lights and broke through toward the Yang side of the Primordial World, with Li Fan and the others following.

  • Li Fan uncovered the hidden entrance to Return to Ruins in the Yin World, and the five Demon Gods revealed they had taken the Three Lives Stone, Bridge of Helplessness, and Mirror of Sin before escaping into Deep Guixu.
  • The Earthly Dao opened the ancient seal and revealed Two-Realm Mountain, then gave Empress Ziguang a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi for the Zhou Tian Star Chart.
  • The Earthly Dao sent the Book of Heaven’s power into the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk, awakening Houtu’s Twelve-Grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus.
  • The Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus and the Twelve-Grade Pure World White Lotus joined the Reincarnation Purple Lotus, and the Earthly Dao sent their united light through the barrier toward the Yang side of the Primordial World.
  • Li Fan followed the Earthly Dao through the barrier with Wangshu, Taiyuan, and Ziguang.

Ch. 263Earthly Dao Emerges, Houtu Becomes a Sub-Saint

The Earthly Dao emerged as Li Fan, Taiyuan, Wangshu, and Ziguang helped it refine the Reincarnation Demon God's origin into the Reincarnation Purple Lotus. The lotus became an Innate Supreme Treasure, Houtu awakened a complete primordial spirit and reached the Sub-Saint realm, and the Earthly Dao settled into the Primordial World.

  • Hongjun and cultivators across the Primordial World witnessed the Earthly Dao emerge, while the Three Pure Ones and other powerful figures reacted to the shift.
  • The Earthly Dao asked Taiyuan to unseal the Divine Prohibition in the Heavenly Book of Investiture of the Gods, and Li Fan, Taiyuan, Wangshu, and Ziguang helped strip out the Reincarnation Demon God's origin.
  • The five powers refined the demon god's origin into the Twelve-grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus, which absorbed it and advanced into an Innate Supreme Treasure.
  • Houtu awakened her suppressed primordial spirit as the lotus's Hunyuan-level Law of Reincarnation surged, and she broke through to the Sub-Saint realm.
  • Ancestor Dragon resolved to seek the Heavenly Emperor's help in forging an Innate Supreme Treasure, while Taiyi feared Houtu's breakthrough would decide the Witch-Demon War.
  • The Earthly Dao bestowed merit and merged into the Primordial World; Houtu stood beside the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk and Reincarnation Purple Lotus, exchanging a knowing look with Li Fan.

Ch. 264Four Seasons Sequence

Li Fan announced that Baili and Changxi were candidates for the Earth Dao Saint Position, then planned to establish the four seasons and assign their divine offices. Xuanming was summoned to Grand Unity Palace to take the role of God of Winter.

  • Li Fan told the gathering that he and Wangshu had recommended Baili and Changxi for the Earth Dao Saint Position, while Nuwa was nearing Hunyuan Golden Immortal perfection.
  • Changxi and Baili set out for Nine Netherworlds, with instructions to stop at Pangu Hall and summon Xuanming.
  • Li Fan explained that the sun-and-moon cycle had fallen into disorder and proposed making one cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter a year.
  • Li Fan appointed Nüyi as God of Spring, Xihe as God of Summer, Xihua as God of Autumn, and Xuanming as God of Winter; Taiyuan offered to assist them.
  • Xuanming received Li Fan's summons at Pangu Hall and headed to Grand Unity Palace.

Ch. 265Gods of the Four Seasons

Li Fan established the Four Seasons Authority by appointing Nüyi, Xihe, Xihua, and Xuanming as the gods of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The Primordial World accepted the enduring seasonal order, and Worldly Fortune descended upon those who helped create it.

  • Xuanming arrived at Grand Unity Palace, where Li Fan appointed her Winter God and announced his plan to establish the Gods of the Four Seasons.
  • Nüyi joined Goddess Taiyuan and Li Fan to create the Spring Authority, bringing warmth, growth, and blooming plants to the Primordial World.
  • Wangshu and Ziguang coordinated the Zhou Tian Stars, while Kunpeng sensed the new divine authority and decided to pursue the Demon Clan and begin with Demon Script.
  • Xihe used her understanding of the sun, light, and heat to establish the Summer Authority, bringing intense sunlight, growth, and summer storms.
  • Xihua established the Autumn Authority, bringing clear skies, ripening harvests, and a chill that prepared living beings for winter.
  • Xuanming spread the Winter Authority across the Primordial World, and the four goddesses proclaimed the seasonal order complete as Worldly Fortune descended.

Ch. 266Hongjun Merges with the Heavenly Dao

Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao, beginning the era of Saints as new Innate Beings emerged and sought teachers. Li Fan welcomed Qing Feng, Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao to the Heavenly Realm, leaving their future choices open.

  • Li Fan and Goddess Wangshu noticed Qing Feng, Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao drifting above Grand Unity Heaven, and Li Fan invited them to visit Grand Unity Palace after transforming.
  • Hongjun united his Three Corpses and merged his true body with the Heavenly Dao, declaring that he would not emerge so long as the greater course remained unchanged.
  • Innate Beings sought masters at Kunlun Mountain; Primordial Lord of Heaven accepted Immortal Official of the South Pole, while Lingbao Tianzun took Jinling and Wu Dang as direct disciples.
  • Li Fan, Goddess Wangshu, and Taiyuan discussed how the Heavenly Dao’s rise and concealed laws would make cultivation increasingly difficult.
  • Yunxiao and the others visited Grand Unity Palace, where Li Fan offered them choices of teachers and gave Yunxiao a Heavenly Emperor Token to travel freely through the Heavenly Realm.

Ch. 267Demon Script

Kunpeng created the Demon Script on Buzhou Mountain, earning Heavenly Dao merit and advancing to the middle stage of Quasi-Saint, but his actions provoked the Ancestral Witches. He escaped to the Northern Darkness with Xuangui’s help after Xuangui repelled Gonggong, while Li Fan anticipated Nuwa’s emergence as another force in the coming conflict.

  • After Hongjun merged with the Dao, Kunpeng completed the Demon Script, and its first character resonated with the Heavenly Dao and was imprinted on demons across the world.
  • Kunpeng received merit, severed his Good Corpse, and reached the middle stage of Quasi-Saint, angering Taiyi, Di Jun, and the Ancestral Witches.
  • Dijiang, Zhu Jiuyin, and Gonggong pursued Kunpeng to the Northern Darkness, where Kunpeng called on Xuangui for help.
  • Xuangui awoke and blocked Gonggong’s attack with his shell, sending Gonggong flying with the rebound.
  • Xuangui ordered the Ancestral Witches out of the Northern Darkness, allowing Kunpeng to escape into the void.

Ch. 268The Beginning of Red Yun's Tribulation

Red Yun faced mounting pressure from Grand Unity Experts coveting his Hongmeng Purple Qi while he remained at Wuzhuang Temple with Zhen Yuanzi. Kunpeng joined the Demon Clan's plans to exploit Red Yun's impatience, while Li Fan watched the threat unfold.

  • Kunpeng strengthened the Demon Clan with Demon Script and was respectfully named its Demon Master as the returning powers found nothing in the Nine Netherworlds.
  • Zhen Yuanzi reassured the troubled Red Yun that the Earth Book and the Heavenly Emperor's watch would deter an attack, though Red Yun doubted he could become a saint.
  • Goddess Taiyuan recalled Seven Killings, Taixu, and their companions from Wuzhuang Temple, while Zhunti declined to risk helping Red Yun and Taiyi sent Fuxi to question Kunpeng.
  • Fuxi asked whether Kunpeng would move against Red Yun, and Kunpeng agreed to accompany him to the Demon Emperor Hall after discussing their difficulties with their Dao paths.
  • Empress Ziguang revealed that the Zhou Tian Star Chart had advanced and departed for the Star Sky, while Kunpeng advised Taiyi and Di Jun to watch Red Yun in secret and wait for him to become impatient.
  • Kunpeng preached and reformed the Demon Clan's inheritances, earning the support of its lower and middle ranks and gradually improving Taiyi and Di Jun's opinion of him.

Ch. 269Reversal of Tianji

Changxi comprehended the Great Dao of the Nine Netherworlds, while Nuwa reached the Perfection of Hunyuan Golden Immortal and set out on her path to sainthood. Li Fan proposed using the Chaos Spirit Root to sustain three thousand Medium Worlds and contain the Witch and Demon Clans, triggering a reversal of Tianji that left the Witch-Demon calamity changed.

  • Changxi cultivated the Great Dao of the Nine Netherworlds, and Baili's understanding of the Soul Dao deepened through the Earthly Dao's support.
  • Nuwa emerged from seclusion at the Perfection of Hunyuan Golden Immortal and said the Creation Green Lotus and a vague sensation had helped her comprehend the Dao of Creation.
  • Li Fan proposed using three thousand Medium Worlds to isolate most of the Witch and Demon Clans and incite their remaining forces to fight, with the Chaos Spirit Root sustaining those worlds.
  • The Primordial World's origin, the Heavenly Dao, the Earthly Dao, and the Humanity Dao acknowledged the Chaos Spirit Root, causing Tianji to reverse and changing the Witch-Demon calamity.
  • Taishang identified the Chaos Spirit Root as the cause of the changed calamity, while Ancestor Dragon, Yuanfeng, and Shi Qilin linked the reversal to Li Fan.
  • Nuwa learned of events during her seclusion, bade farewell to Li Fan, and departed alone to pursue sainthood as Li Fan thought of the Humanity Dao and the human race.

Ch. 270Nuwa Creates Humans

Nuwa used the Qiankun Cauldron, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, Three Lights Divine Water, and a gourd vine to create the human race, earning vast Heavenly Dao merit. As the Hongmeng Purple Qi stirred and the All Grand Unity Experts watched, Nuwa summoned the Heavenly Dao Saint Fruit Position.

  • Yuanfeng invited the phoenix clan to follow Nuwa, and Golden Phoenix set out to join her; Ancestor Dragon sent Yunhua after sensing the Human Dao Trend, while Shi Qilin anticipated the Three Pure Ones would fall behind.
  • At the East Sea Shore, Nuwa shaped Bai Xi and Teng She from mud, then prepared divine mud in the Qiankun Cauldron using Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, Three Lights Divine Water, and her source blood essence.
  • Nuwa fashioned the first humans with the Law of Creation, then used the gourd vine to make their number 129,600 and named them the human race.
  • The Heavenly Dao manifested and sent down immense merit; most went to Nuwa, while some went to Li Fan and Taiyuan, and the gourd vine became the Human-Creating Whip.
  • Nuwa felt the Hongmeng Purple Qi stir and called for the Heavenly Dao Saint Fruit Position.

Ch. 271Nuwa Becomes a Saint, Humanity Dao Descends

Nuwa ascended as a Heavenly Saint after creating humanity, and the birth of the human race caused Humanity Dao to manifest and bless her Saint position. She established a protected homeland for humans and arrived at Grand Unity Palace, where Li Fan and the others congratulated her.

  • Nuwa completed her creation merit and ascended as a Heavenly Saint, prompting awe throughout the Prehistoric Universe.
  • Humanity Dao manifested in response to the creation of humans, and its fortune further strengthened Nuwa’s Saint Dao Fruit.
  • Nuwa used Shanhe Sheji Tu to protect the East Sea Shore as a safe homeland for the newborn human race and announced a sermon at Grand Unity Palace in one million years.
  • A golden phoenix and Dragon Lady Yun Hua brought Nuwa to Grand Unity Palace, where Li Fan, Wangshu, Taiyuan, Ziguang, Nüyi, Xihua, Baili, and the others congratulated her.

Ch. 272Human Dao Saints, Three Ancestors of the Human Race

Nuwa explained the Humanity Dao’s twelve Saint positions and their limits to Li Fan and the assembled immortals at the Grand Unity Palace. As the Human Race developed on the East Sea Shore, Sui Ren, Youchao, and Zi Yi earned merit for fire, shelter, and clothing, and Nuwa gave them an inheritance that led to the Quasi-Saint realm.

  • Nuwa explained that Humanity Dao had no spokesperson and offered twelve Saint positions, whose power could reach Hunyuan Grand Unity only when four Saints combined their strength.
  • Goddess Taiyuan pointed out that the Divine Prohibition Grand Formation could prevent the Humanity Dao Saints from combining their Rule power, and Nuwa realized the formation had undermined Humanity Dao’s plans.
  • After a hundred thousand years, the Human Race multiplied, but its members struggled with poisonous food and bitter plants, as well as cold and inadequate leaf coverings.
  • Sui Ren drilled wood to make fire, and Humanity Dao named it Acquired Fire and bestowed merit upon him.
  • Youchao led humans in building homes, while Zi Yi made clothing from plant fibers and animal furs; Humanity Dao bestowed merit on both.
  • Nuwa taught Sui Ren, Youchao, and Zi Yi an inheritance leading to the Quasi-Saint realm, while Li Fan noted that the Human Race’s skyscrapers had sent history off course.

Ch. 273Nuwa's Lecture

Nuwa lectured the gathered immortals and spirits on the Dao of Creation, then answered questions about sainthood, clan karma, and destiny. As the audience departed, Minghe, Zhen Yuanzi, and others realized that severing their Self-Corpses might be impossible, while Fuxi, Taiyi, Di Jun, and Houtu stayed behind.

  • Nuwa used the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus to envelop Grand Unity Heaven and began her lecture on Creation.
  • Over three thousand years, Nuwa’s lecture helped listeners gain insight and awaken their innate wisdom, while Nuwa broke through to the Sub-Saint realm.
  • Taishang asked how to become a Saint, Ancestor Dragon asked about his clan’s karmic burden, and Taiyi asked Nuwa to help the Demon Clan.
  • Nuwa told Taiyi and Houtu to let go of their attachments and follow their clans’ own paths, prompting Houtu to reflect while Taiyi and Di Jun remained unwilling.
  • Minghe, Zhen Yuanzi, Kunpeng, and others realized they might be unable to sever their Self-Corpses, and the audience departed after thanking Nuwa.
  • Fuxi, Taiyi, Di Jun, and Houtu remained, while Zhen Yuanzi helped Hong Yun temporarily escape danger.

Ch. 274Nine Paths of Reincarnation, Birth of the Asuras

Houtu and the others considered the Nine Paths of Reincarnation while Minghe created the Asura race and received Humanity Dao’s recognition. Summoned by Li Fan, Minghe headed to Grand Unity Palace as the Asuras began settling into the Blood Sea and the other powers reacted to their creation.

  • Nuwa ordered Fuxi to remain in Grand Unity Palace for the next three eras, then Houtu proposed establishing the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
  • Li Fan suggested expanding Reincarnation to nine paths, and the group discussed Humanity Dao, Nirvana Dao, and Karma Dao while noting that two paths remained undecided.
  • Minghe used the Blood Sea’s origin and his essence blood to create the Asuras from remnant souls, naming them the race of his Blood Sea.
  • Humanity Dao descended and bestowed merit on Minghe and the Asuras, strengthening the new race and awakening wisdom in them.
  • Li Fan summoned Minghe to Grand Unity Palace, and Minghe set aside his attempt to sever his Good Corpse and flew to meet him.
  • Ancestor Dragon marveled at Minghe’s achievement, Taiyi and Di Jun grew more urgent, and Yuanfeng watched the disturbance from Immortal Volcano.

Ch. 275Hongmeng Dao, the First Path of Reincarnation

Li Fan and the other powers planned the Nine Paths of Reincarnation, deciding that the ninth path would be the Hongmeng Dao and that Reincarnation would need a way to transcend the Primordial World. Minghe surrendered his Twelve-petal Karmic Fire Red Lotus in exchange for a chance to become an Earth Dao Saint and the master of the Asura Dao; the chapter ended with Li Fan and five others using the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to rebuild Reincarnation’s foundation.

  • Li Fan, Wangshu, Taiyuan, and Ziguang concluded that the ninth path should connect to Hongmeng or Return to Ruins, while the eighth would be the Asura Dao.
  • Li Fan summoned Minghe to discuss opening a Reincarnation passage through the Blood Sea, and Minghe agreed to cooperate.
  • Xihe asked Minghe for the Twelve-petal Karmic Fire Red Lotus, and Changxi and Wangshu pressured him to relinquish it.
  • Li Fan offered Minghe the Asura Dao and a chance at one of the Earth Dao Saint positions, and Minghe surrendered the Karma Red Lotus.
  • Li Fan declared that the ninth path would also be the first path, naming it the Hongmeng Dao, and Houtu agreed to rebuild her Reincarnation framework.
  • Li Fan, Houtu, Wangshu, Ziguang, Taiyuan, and Nuwa used the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler to establish a new foundational mechanism for Reincarnation.
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