Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Xin orders Fei Zhong to spread rumors about Ji Chang's divinity to rally Western Qi's support.
• Grand Tutor Wen reveals the impending Investiture of the Gods Kalpa, shocking Shang Rong and Bi Gan.
• Di Xin decides to imprison Ji Chang upon his arrival in Chaoge, using him as bait to eliminate Western Qi's reinforcements.
• Di Xin tasks Fei Zhong with securing Su Daji's hand in marriage to form an alliance with the Marquis of Jizhou, suspecting Su Hu's loyalty.

Character Developments

• Di Xin demonstrates strategic thinking and cunning, planning to use Ji Chang as bait and testing Su Hu's loyalty.
• Fei Zhong shows loyalty to Di Xin, vowing to protect him, and eagerly takes on the task of securing Su Daji's hand in marriage.
• Grand Tutor Wen remains wary of Fei Zhong but acknowledges his loyalty. He also understands Di Xin's plan to test Su Hu's loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Ambition: Characters' loyalty is tested, and their ambitions are revealed, driving the plot forward.
• Strategic Planning: Di Xin's strategic thinking is highlighted as he plans to use Ji Chang and test Su Hu's loyalty.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Di Xin and the potential rebels is emphasized, with Di Xin taking proactive measures.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin interacts with his ministers, testing their loyalty and assigning tasks.
• Fei Zhong interacts with Di Xin, eagerly taking on the task of securing Su Daji's hand in marriage.
• Grand Tutor Wen interacts with Di Xin and Fei Zhong, understanding Di Xin's plans and making up his mind to deal with any rebellion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chaoge City flourishes as lords from across the land arrive to pay tribute, bringing wealth and seeking knowledge.
• Di Xin remains reclusive, refusing to meet the lords before the grand court assembly.
• Fei Zhong accepts bribes from the lords, angering Su Hu who sees him as treacherous.
• Marquis Ji Chang of Western Qi decides to visit Chaoge despite concerns about Di Xin's intentions.
• At the grand court assembly, Fei Zhong suggests Su Daji, Su Hu's daughter, be sent to serve Di Xin, enraging Su Hu.
• Su Hu publicly scolds Di Xin, comparing him to the corrupt Xia Jie, and refuses to offer his daughter.

Character Developments

• Di Xin: Shows curiosity about Su Daji's beauty and becomes enraged when Su Hu scolds him.
• Su Hu: Demonstrates strong principles and refuses to compromise his integrity, even in the face of Di Xin's wrath.
• Fei Zhong: Reveals his corrupt nature by accepting bribes and attempting to manipulate Su Hu.
• Marquis Ji Chang: Confident in his divination skills, he decides to visit Chaoge despite potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• Integrity vs. Corruption: Su Hu's uprightness contrasts with Fei Zhong's greed and Di Xin's indulgence.
• Power Dynamics: The lords' tribute and Di Xin's attempts to gain a political ally through marriage highlight the power struggle.
• Divination and Destiny: Marquis Ji Chang's confidence in his divination skills influences his decisions.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Su Hu: Their interaction highlights Di Xin's growing tyranny and Su Hu's unyielding integrity.
• Fei Zhong and Su Hu: Their conflict reveals Fei Zhong's corruption and Su Hu's disdain for him.
• Marquis Ji Chang and his sons: Their discussion shows Ji Chang's confidence in his divination skills and his sons' concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Hu, the Marquis of Jizhou, openly criticizes King Di Xin for taking his sister, Su Daji, as a concubine.
• Ji Chang, the Marquis of the West, tries to intervene but fails to prevent Grand Tutor Wen from attacking Su Hu.
• Di Xin personally beheads Su Hu to instill fear and seizes his luck, ordering the conquest of Jizhou and the capture of Su Daji.

Character Developments

• Su Hu shows bravery but recklessness, leading to his execution.
• Di Xin demonstrates his ruthlessness and strategic thinking, using Su Hu's death to send a message to his vassals.
• Grand Tutor Wen remains loyal to Di Xin, even expressing willingness to bear the sin of Su Hu's execution.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Di Xin asserts his power and authority, showing no mercy to those who defy him.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Su Hu's loyalty to his family leads him to speak out against Di Xin, ultimately resulting in his death. Ji Chang's attempt to protect Su Hu backfires due to his lie about the engagement.
• Consequences of Actions: Su Hu's words have severe repercussions not only for himself but also for his family and the state of Jizhou.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Su Hu: Di Xin's patience runs out, leading to Su Hu's execution.
• Ji Chang and Di Xin: Ji Chang's lie to protect Su Hu leads to his own imprisonment.
• Grand Tutor Wen and Di Xin: Grand Tutor Wen's loyalty is further solidified, and he expresses willingness to bear the sin of Su Hu's execution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Xin swiftly orders Marquis Chong Houhu of the North to attack Jizhou and take Su Daji to Chaoge.
• Grand Tutor Wen arrests Marquis Ji Chang of the West due to his suspected involvement in Su Hu's actions.
• Rumors spread in Chaoge, questioning Marquis Ji Chang's virtue and suggesting he's treacherous.
• Di Xin secretly cultivates and discovers restrictions on his soul.
• Chong Houhu defeats Jizhou and surrounds the Marquis of Jizhou's residence. He convinces Su Daji to go to Chaoge to gain Di Xin's favor and save Jizhou.
• Su Daji agrees and is escorted to Chaoge by Chong Houhu's men.

Character Developments

• Di Xin shows decisive action and swift decision-making, but also displays fear and caution regarding his soul restrictions.
• Grand Tutor Wen demonstrates his loyalty and power, directly arresting Marquis Ji Chang.
• Su Daji shows determination and willingness to sacrifice herself for her family and Jizhou's sake.
• Chong Houhu displays political acumen, currying favor with both Di Xin and Su Daji.

Significant Themes

• Power and Politics: Characters use their power and influence to achieve their goals, and political alliances shift based on Di Xin's decisions.
• Loyalty and Sacrifice: Su Daji's willingness to sacrifice herself for her family and Jizhou highlights the theme of loyalty and self-sacrifice.
• Consequences of Actions: Su Hu's actions have severe consequences for the entire Jizhou, emphasizing the importance of careful decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Grand Tutor Wen: Di Xin shows trust in Grand Tutor Wen's judgment, allowing him to arrest Marquis Ji Chang.
• Chong Houhu and Su Daji: Chong Houhu convinces Su Daji to go to Chaoge, offering to treat her family kindly in return.
• Su Daji and Su Quanzhong: Su Daji and her brother share a sibling bond, with Su Daji willing to sacrifice herself for her brother and Jizhou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Daji arrives at Chaoge city but can't enter due to closed gates.
• She struggles to sleep, thinking about meeting the Great King and her family.
• The three demons of Xuanyuan Tomb, led by a Nine-tailed Fox, plan to possess Su Daji to enter the palace and ruin Yin Shang's fortune, as instructed by a mysterious golden-armored divine being.
• The Nine-tailed Fox attempts to possess Su Daji, promising to restore her brother's title if she cooperates.
• Goddess Nüwa senses the demonic activity and intervenes, discovering the Nine-tailed Fox's intentions and the involvement of the golden-armored divine being (Zhunti).

Character Developments

• Su Daji: Struggles with her situation and worries about her family, showing vulnerability.
• Nine-tailed Fox: Demonstrates cunning and ambition, aiming to seize Su Daji's body for personal gain.
• Goddess Nüwa: Shows concern for the Demon Tribe's reputation and willingness to protect it, revealing her alliance with Wu Tian.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and manipulation: The Nine-tailed Fox's desire for power and the golden-armored divine being's manipulation of the demons.
• Loyalty and alliance: Goddess Nüwa's commitment to Wu Tian and the Demon Tribe's interests.
• Mortality and reincarnation: Di Xin's infatuation with beauty and his disregard for his past life's aloofness.

Character Interactions

• Su Daji and the Nine-tailed Fox: The Nine-tailed Fox attempts to possess Su Daji, promising to help her family in exchange for cooperation.
• Goddess Nüwa and the Nine-tailed Fox: Goddess Nüwa intervenes to stop the Nine-tailed Fox's possession of Su Daji and learns about the golden-armored divine being's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Goddess Nüwa's clone arrives and effortlessly defeats the Nine-headed Pheasant Spirit and the Jade Pipa Spirit, refining their essences.
• Nüwa pulls out the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit from Su Daji's body and offers to borrow Su Daji's body temporarily.
• Nüwa heals Su Daji's damaged soul and offers to restore her brother's title and protect her people if Su Daji agrees to let Nüwa use her body.
• Nüwa merges with the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit's essence and enters Su Daji's body, transforming her into a powerful, charming Nine-tailed Fox Spirit.

Character Developments

• Su Daji's soul is damaged but later healed by Nüwa.
• Nüwa shows her power and wisdom, deciding to use Su Daji's body for her own purposes while benefiting Su Daji and the Demon Tribe.
• The Nine-tailed Fox Spirit is defeated but later merged with Nüwa, gaining new power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Nüwa's strength allows her to make decisions that affect others, such as borrowing Su Daji's body.
• Karma and consequences: The Nine-tailed Fox Spirit's actions lead to its defeat and eventual merging with Nüwa.
• Beneficence and reciprocity: Nüwa helps Su Daji and her people in exchange for using her body.

Character Interactions

• Nüwa and Su Daji: Nüwa helps Su Daji and offers to protect her people in exchange for using her body.
• Nüwa and the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit: Nüwa defeats the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit but later merges with it, gaining its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Daji, now possessed by the Nine-tailed Fox, prepares to enter the palace.
• Sage Zhunti, manipulating events from afar, realizes the Nine-tailed Fox's possession was successful.
• Di Xin, aware of the Nine-tailed Fox's possession, decides to summon Su Daji for an audience.

Character Developments

• Su Daji: Now possessed by the Nine-tailed Fox, she is more powerful and cunning.
• Sage Zhunti: Becomes more cautious after Nüwa's intervention, decides to secretly subvert Yuanshi's disciples.
• Di Xin: Struggles with the decision to meet Su Daji, knowing she is now a fox spirit.

Significant Themes

• Possession and identity: Su Daji's possession by the Nine-tailed Fox raises questions about her identity and intentions.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between Sage Zhunti, Nüwa, and Di Xin illustrates the complex power dynamics at play.
• Trust and suspicion: Di Xin's hesitation to meet Su Daji highlights the theme of trust and suspicion in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Su Daji and Di Xin: Their interaction is anticipated but tense, given Di Xin's knowledge of Su Daji's possession and his uncertainty about her intentions.
• Sage Zhunti and Nüwa: Their indirect conflict continues, with Sage Zhunti becoming more secretive and Nüwa more vigilant.
• Sage Zhunti and Taoist Randeng: They secretly collaborate, with Sage Zhunti sending Taoist Randeng a Western cultivation method, hinting at a potential betrayal within the Chan Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Daji, possessed by Nüwa, enters the palace and meets Di Xin (Wu Tian).
• Di Xin realizes Su Daji is the Nine-tailed Fox spirit but is intrigued by her beauty.
• Su Daji reveals her nine tails, shocking Di Xin.
• Su Daji offers to help Di Xin cultivate using the Nine-tailed Fox Clan's dual cultivation method.

Character Developments

• Di Xin: Realizes Su Daji's true identity, becomes wary, but is intrigued by her offer of assistance.
• Su Daji (Nüwa): Shows her supernatural powers, teases Di Xin, and offers to help him cultivate.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Di Xin seeks to control the situation, while Su Daji attempts to manipulate him.
• Trust and Deception: Both characters are cautious, with Di Xin unsure if he can trust Su Daji, and Su Daji hiding her true intentions.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Both characters have ambitious cultivation goals, with Su Daji offering to help Di Xin achieve his.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Su Daji: Their interaction is tense and cautious, with both trying to gauge the other's intentions. Su Daji teases Di Xin, while he tries to maintain control of the situation.
• Su Daji and the Palace Attendants: The attendants show deference to Su Daji, indicating her high status in the palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Xin begins dual cultivation with Su Daji, feeling strange and forced due to the circumstances.
• Di Xin realizes that Su Daji might learn his secrets, triggering Wu Tian's seals in his spirit.
• Su Daji guides Di Xin in cultivating the Nine-tailed Fox clan's dual cultivation technique, and Di Xin's spirit and magical power improve significantly.
• Su Daji understands Di Xin's Myriad Tribulations Entwining Fate Devouring Art and shares her fortune with him for cultivation.
• Di Xin begins devouring Su Daji's fortune, enhancing his cultivation rapidly, but the fortune seems endless.

Character Developments

• Di Xin: Becomes more cautious about his secrets, starts cultivating rapidly under Su Daji's guidance.
• Su Daji: Shows no ill intent towards Di Xin, shares her fortune for his cultivation, and reveals her knowledge of the Myriad Tribulations Entwining Fate Devouring Art.
• Queen Jiang: Feels a sudden sense of emptiness and unease, possibly due to Di Xin's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Dual cultivation and its benefits.
• The mysterious and profound Dao of Fortune.
• The potential dangers of the Myriad Tribulations Entwining Fate Devouring Art.
• The vast fortune of the Great Shang Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Su Daji: Engage in dual cultivation, with Su Daji guiding Di Xin and sharing her fortune for his cultivation.
• Di Xin and Wu Tian (through seals): Wu Tian's seals in Di Xin's spirit respond to his worries about Su Daji learning his secrets.
• Queen Jiang and Di Xin (implicitly): Queen Jiang feels unease, possibly due to Di Xin's rapid cultivation and devouring of fortune.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Queen Jiang knows about Su Daji's entry into the palace but dismisses her as just an ordinary mortal.
• Di Xin awakens his memories and begins cultivating with Su Daji, who is secretly Nüwa in disguise.
• Queen Jiang visits the Nüwa Temple and finds Nüwa's statue devoid of divine energy, suggesting Nüwa's absence.
• Di Xin's cultivation progresses rapidly under Su Daji's guidance, reaching Great Luo Golden Immortal in three days.

Character Developments

• Di Xin: Becomes increasingly powerful due to his cultivation with Su Daji, reaching Great Luo Golden Immortal.
• Queen Jiang: Becomes suspicious of Nüwa's absence from her temple and Di Xin's prolonged seclusion with Su Daji.
• Su Daji/Nüwa: Continues to manipulate Di Xin for her own purposes, using her dual cultivation technique to aid his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Su Daji uses her influence and cultivation technique to control Di Xin and further her own goals.
• Divine intervention: Nüwa's presence and influence are felt through her statue and Su Daji's actions, highlighting the divine realm's interest in human affairs.
• Jealousy and suspicion: Queen Jiang's jealousy of Su Daji and suspicion of Nüwa's absence hint at potential conflicts in the future.

Character Interactions

• Di Xin and Su Daji: Their relationship deepens as they engage in dual cultivation, with Di Xin becoming increasingly dependent on Su Daji's guidance.
• Queen Jiang and Di Xin: Queen Jiang's concern for Di Xin's prolonged seclusion with Su Daji hints at her growing unease and potential jealousy.
• Queen Jiang and Nüwa: Queen Jiang's visit to the Nüwa Temple and her discovery of Nüwa's absence suggest a growing tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Empress Pingxin of the Underworld watches Di Xin's reincarnation progress with interest, along with Hou Tu, the Ancestral Witch.
• Di Xin, under Nüwa's luck and Su Daji's assistance, breaks through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, weakening the restrictions on his soul.
• Wu Tian, who had been operating the Origin Realm, awakens and returns to Di Xin's body, regaining control of the clone.
• Queen Jiang enters Di Xin's bedchamber and confronts Su Daji, who reveals her true identity as Nüwa's avatar.
• Wu Tian awakens and finds Queen Jiang and Su Daji arguing, causing him to feel a headache.

Character Developments

• Di Xin/Wu Tian: Breaks through to a higher realm, regaining his memories and control over his clone.
• Queen Jiang: Realizes that Su Daji is not who she seems, and asserts her authority as the Queen.
• Su Daji/Nüwa's Avatar: Reveals her true identity, taunts Queen Jiang, and awaits Wu Tian's awakening.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and identity: Characters grapple with their true identities and the consequences of reincarnation.
• Power dynamics: Characters assert their power and influence over one another, highlighting the shifting alliances and hierarchies.

Character Interactions

• Empress Pingxin and Hou Tu: The two watch the events unfold in the Underworld, discussing Di Xin's progress and Wu Tian's return.
• Di Xin/Wu Tian and Queen Jiang: Queen Jiang confronts Di Xin/Wu Tian upon his awakening, asserting her authority as the Queen.
• Queen Jiang and Su Daji: The two argue over their respective roles and influence, with Su Daji taunting Queen Jiang about her status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tian's clone awakens and merges with his main body, granting him a significant power boost to the Quasi-Sage realm.
• Queen Jiang (true form: Queen Mother of the West) and Su Daji (disguised as a concubine) confront each other, vying for Wu Tian's attention.
• Wu Tian feels overwhelmed by their dispute and decides to address the issue.

Character Developments

• Wu Tian: Realizes the extent of the women's competition and decides to take control of the situation.
• Queen Jiang: Becomes more assertive and jealous of Su Daji's influence over Wu Tian.
• Su Daji: Maintains her composure and confidence, believing she is more useful to Wu Tian than Queen Jiang.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Wu Tian's increased power allows him to assert control over the situation, shifting the power dynamics between him and the women.
• Competition and Rivalry: The chapter explores the rivalry between Queen Jiang and Su Daji, highlighting their desire to secure Wu Tian's favor.
• Manipulation and Control: Wu Tian manipulates the situation to his advantage, demonstrating his growing influence and control over the women in his life.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian, Queen Jiang, and Su Daji: Their interactions highlight the tension and competition between the women, with Wu Tian ultimately taking control of the situation.
• Wu Tian and Empress Pingxin (off-page): Wu Tian feels manipulated by Empress Pingxin and decides to take charge to avoid being laughed at by her.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wu Tian reveals his original plan to his consorts, Queen Jiang and Su Daji, about not interfering with the Investiture of the Gods Kalpa.
• He explains that Di Xin's seal was not lifted to maintain the course of events leading to Great Shang's fall and the Intercepting Sect's involvement in the calamity.
• Wu Tian discusses the potential alliance of the Three Pure Ones, which could pose a significant threat to their plans.
• He expresses his helplessness in continuing with the original plan due to the changes brought by Queen Jiang and Su Daji's actions.

Character Developments

• Wu Tian: Shows strategic thinking, caution, and consideration for his consorts' feelings.
• Queen Jiang: Demonstrates loyalty and concern for Wu Tian's well-being, even offering to step down from her position.
• Su Daji: Exhibits charm and concern for Wu Tian's plans, willing to follow his orders.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of interference in predestined events.
• The importance of caution and strategic planning in achieving long-term goals.
• The complexities of relationships and the need for understanding and compromise.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian, Queen Jiang, and Su Daji: They interact with care and concern for each other, showing a level of understanding and cooperation despite their past disputes.
• Wu Tian's words and actions show empathy and consideration for his consorts, while they, in turn, express their willingness to support him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tian, relieved after Empress Pingxin and Xuan Ming leave, decides to deal with Wangshu and Yunhua Fairy next.
• Wu Tian visits the Taiyin Shrine, revealing his plans for the Investiture of the Gods to Wangshu and Yunhua Fairy.
• In the Underworld, Empress Pingxin and Houtu watch the drama unfold and discuss Wu Tian's indecisiveness.
• Queen Jiang and Su Daji leave Wu Tian's bedroom together, but their friendly demeanor changes once they're alone. Su Daji tries to convince Queen Jiang to cooperate, and they discuss Wu Tian's ability to have children.

Character Developments

• Wu Tian: Shows his strategic thinking and determination to carry out his plans, despite setbacks.
• Empress Pingxin: Demonstrates her understanding of Wu Tian's character and his tendency to push responsibilities onto others.
• Wangshu: Shows her understanding of Wu Tian's situation and her acceptance of the current state of affairs.
• Yunhua Fairy: Remains silent and compliant, accepting the situation without protest.
• Queen Jiang: Initially hostile towards Su Daji, she eventually accepts the situation and cooperates with Su Daji.
• Su Daji: Shows her adaptability and willingness to cooperate, even playing the villain if necessary. She also expresses her desire to have Wu Tian's child.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Wu Tian's multiple relationships and his inability to choose among his partners.
• The power dynamics between Wu Tian and his partners, with Wu Tian holding the upper hand due to his strength and the partners trying to navigate their relationships with him.
• The theme of cooperation and compromise among Wu Tian's partners, as seen in Su Daji's willingness to work with Queen Jiang.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian interacts with Wangshu and Yunhua Fairy, revealing his plans and seeking their understanding and cooperation.
• Empress Pingxin and Houtu discuss Wu Tian's character and his relationships with his partners.
• Queen Jiang and Su Daji initially interact hostilely, but Su Daji manages to convince Queen Jiang to cooperate, showing her ability to navigate complex relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tian settles matters with Wangshu and Yunhua Fairy.
• He descends upon Di Xin's clone and names Su Daji as a Noble Consort, pardons Su Quanzhong, and helps Su Daji settle her karma.
• Wu Tian summons Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, his sons, and decides to teach them cultivation personally, starting with the Dao of Immortal Martial Arts.
• Grand Tutor Wen notices Yin Jiao and Yin Hong's cultivation and questions them, leading to Wu Tian revealing his cultivation to Grand Tutor Wen.
• Wu Tian resolves Grand Tutor Wen's calamity by bestowing a blessing, allowing Grand Tutor Wen to potentially breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Wu Tian: Shows kindness to his sons, acknowledges his karma with them, and begins teaching them cultivation. He also reveals his cultivation to Grand Tutor Wen and bestows a blessing upon him.
• Yin Jiao and Yin Hong: Begin their cultivation journey under Wu Tian's guidance.
• Grand Tutor Wen: Realizes Wu Tian's cultivation and receives a blessing that could lead to a breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• Karma and destiny: Wu Tian acknowledges his karma with his sons and helps Grand Tutor Wen resolve his calamity.
• Power and responsibility: Wu Tian's newfound power allows him to help those around him, but it also brings changes in their dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian and Yin Jiao/Yin Hong: Wu Tian shows kindness and guidance to his sons, acknowledging their potential and beginning their cultivation journey.
• Wu Tian and Grand Tutor Wen: Wu Tian reveals his cultivation to Grand Tutor Wen and bestows a blessing upon him, showing trust and care for his loyal subject.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Grand Tutor Wen seeks an audience with Wu Tian to discuss the political situation.
• Wu Tian senses Grand Tutor Wen's impending death tribulation and offers to help him break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
• Wu Tian uses Great Shang's fortune to guide Grand Tutor Wen's breakthrough, resolving his death tribulation.
• Grand Tutor Wen successfully breaks through and expresses his gratitude to Wu Tian.
• Su Daji starts attending court in Wu Tian's stead, causing a stir among the ministers.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit senses Grand Tutor Wen's breakthrough and decides to visit Chaoge to investigate.

Character Developments

• Grand Tutor Wen: Successfully breaks through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, resolving his death tribulation. He becomes more devoted to Wu Tian.
• Wu Tian: Demonstrates his prowess by helping Grand Tutor Wen break through, showing his care for his people. He starts entrusting state affairs to Su Daji.
• Su Daji: Begins attending court, causing a stir among the ministers. She continues to dance and sing for Wu Tian.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit: Senses Grand Tutor Wen's breakthrough and decides to investigate, showing her concern for her disciple.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Human Emperor and his influence on his subjects.
• The relationship between a ruler and his ministers, and the dynamics of power.
• The impact of a single action on the fate of individuals and the state.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian and Grand Tutor Wen: Wu Tian helps Grand Tutor Wen break through, solidifying their relationship. Grand Tutor Wen expresses his gratitude.
• Grand Tutor Wen and the ministers: Grand Tutor Wen supports Su Daji's attendance in court, causing a stir among the ministers.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit and Grand Tutor Wen: Holy Mother Gold Spirit senses Grand Tutor Wen's breakthrough and decides to investigate, showing her concern for her disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Holy Mother Jinling seeks an audience with Tongtian while Yun Zhongzi awakens from seclusion and senses a demonic aura in Chaoge.
• Su Daji, aware of Yun Zhongzi's presence, reveals her demonic aura, intertwining it with Great Shang's fortune.
• Yun Zhongzi, the "Immortal of Fortune," decides to visit Chaoge to resolve his karmic burden, carving a wooden sword before descending to the city.
• He enters Chaoge City, noticing its vibrant atmosphere despite the demonic aura, and heads to the palace to meet Di Xin.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhongzi: He shows curiosity and courage, deciding to face the demonic aura in Chaoge despite his doubts about the city's fortune. He demonstrates his craftsmanship by carving a wooden sword.
• Su Daji: She reveals her demonic aura to attract Yun Zhongzi, intending to have some fun at his expense. She dismisses the court's entertainment and leaves with Queen Jiang, hinting at a plan with Wu Tian.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Destiny: Yun Zhongzi's role as the "Immortal of Fortune" and the intertwining of Su Daji's demonic aura with Great Shang's fortune highlight the theme of destiny and its manipulation.
• Courage and Caution: Yun Zhongzi's decision to face the demonic aura showcases courage, while his doubts and questions represent caution. Su Daji's and Wu Tian's actions, however, demonstrate recklessness and underestimation of their opponents.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhongzi and the boy: Yun Zhongzi instructs the boy to take care of the temple and tells him about his plans to subdue demons in Chaoge.
• Yun Zhongzi and the guards: The guards at the Meridian Gate recognize Yun Zhongzi's extraordinary nature and announce his presence to Di Xin.
• Wu Tian and Su Daji: They share a smile and a silent understanding, with Su Daji leaving a hint for Wu Tian to handle Yun Zhongzi's arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Zhongzi, a Chan Sect Golden Immortal, enters the Royal Palace to inform King Wu Tian about the demonic aura in Chaoge City.
• King Wu Tian, aware of Yun Zhongzi's true intentions and identity, teases him and exposes his arrogance.
• Yun Zhongzi reveals his Juque Sword, claiming it can slay the demon within three days.
• Su Daji, the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit, appears and toys with the Juque Sword, revealing her true form.
• Wu Tian and Su Daji reveal their true intentions to eliminate Yun Zhongzi, but Su Daji spares him and punishes him by making him her Sword-Bearing Page.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhongzi: Initially arrogant and proud, he is humbled and stripped of his immortality by Su Daji, becoming her page.
• King Wu Tian: Revealed to be aware of Yun Zhongzi's true intentions and identity, he teases him and shows no surprise at Su Daji's true form.
• Su Daji: Reveals her true form as the Nine-tailed Fox Spirit and demonstrates her power by transforming Yun Zhongzi into her page.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between immortals and mortals, with Wu Tian and Su Daji exerting their power over Yun Zhongzi.
• Arrogance and Humility: Yun Zhongzi's arrogance is exposed and punished, while Wu Tian and Su Daji display humility in their interactions with each other.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tian and Yun Zhongzi: Wu Tian teases and exposes Yun Zhongzi's arrogance, revealing his true intentions.
• Su Daji and Yun Zhongzi: Su Daji toys with Yun Zhongzi, reveals her true form, and punishes him by making him her page.
• Wu Tian and Su Daji: They interact as equals, with Wu Tian supporting Su Daji's decision to spare Yun Zhongzi and make him her page.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Zhongzi meets Queen Jiang, who reveals that Su Daji is Goddess Nüwa, and Di Xin is the thirteenth Ancestral Witch.
• Yun Zhongzi is forced to become a sword-bearing attendant for Su Daji, tasked with guarding the Meridian Gate.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit visits Tongtian to discuss Grand Tutor Wen's sudden breakthrough and changed destiny.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhongzi: Realizes the identities of the powerful beings around him and accepts his new role, understanding it as an opportunity for growth.
• Grand Tutor Wen: Breaks through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and changes his destiny, attracting Tongtian's attention.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of interacting with powerful beings.
• Opportunity and growth amidst adversity.
• The interconnectedness of fate and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhongzi and Su Daji: Their dynamic shifts as Yun Zhongzi learns Su Daji's true identity and is forced to serve her.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit and Tongtian: They discuss Grand Tutor Wen's situation, with Tongtian expressing pride in Wen's achievement.
• Queen Jiang and Yun Zhongzi: Queen Jiang reveals the identities of the powerful beings present and explains the reason behind Yun Zhongzi's new role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tongtian allows Holy Mother Gold Spirit to investigate Wen Zhong, who recently broke through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit arrives in Chaoge, meets Grand Tutor Wen, and asks about his breakthrough. He hesitates to reveal the source of his opportunity.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit discovers a prison in Grand Tutor Wen's mansion, containing Marquis Ji Chang of the West, which puzzles her about the ongoing Investiture of the Gods Kalpa.
• Grand Tutor Wen seeks Wu Tian's permission to reveal the truth to Holy Mother Gold Spirit. Wu Tian encourages him to do so.

Character Developments

• Grand Tutor Wen: Becomes more respectful and cautious around Wu Tian after receiving his "vitality," showing a shift in his usual authoritative demeanor.
• Holy Mother Gold Spirit: Shows curiosity and concern for her disciple's breakthrough, and is surprised by the discovery of Marquis Ji Chang in the prison.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between teachers and disciples, and kings and ministers, are explored as Grand Tutor Wen navigates his loyalties to both his teacher and his king.
• The influence of the Investiture of the Gods Kalpa on the characters' actions and decisions is evident, with Holy Mother Gold Spirit's discovery of Marquis Ji Chang raising questions about the Kalpa's progression.

Character Interactions

• Holy Mother Gold Spirit and Grand Tutor Wen: Their interaction shows a teacher-disciple relationship, with Holy Mother Gold Spirit imparting her knowledge and Grand Tutor Wen being respectful yet secretive about his breakthrough.
• Grand Tutor Wen and Wu Tian: Their interaction reveals Wu Tian's influence over Grand Tutor Wen, who seeks his permission before revealing the truth to Holy Mother Gold Spirit.
• Wu Tian and Queen Jiang: Their interaction shows Wu Tian's amusement at Queen Jiang's suggestion and his willingness to accommodate her desires, while also revealing his plans to lure Tongtian to the mortal world.