Chapter Summaries

Hong Yun invited Xi He and Chang Xi to discuss the Taiyin Dao and used lavish praise to gain rewards from his system. The sisters finished expounding their insights, leaving Xi He and Chang Xi blushing at Hong Yun’s compliments.

• Hong Yun recalled the many Great Powers who owed him Karma and decided to deepen his ties with the Taiyin Goddesses.
• Hong Yun proposed discussing the Dao with Xi He and Chang Xi, and they happily agreed.
• Xi He expounded her understanding of the Taiyin Dao while Hong Yun praised her and received system rewards.
• After a thousand years, Xi He finished speaking, and Hong Yun regretted that she had spoken too quickly.
• Chang Xi expounded her distinct understanding of the Taiyin Dao for another thousand years as Hong Yun praised her until she blushed.

Hong Yun explained the Dao of Yinyang to Xi He and Chang Xi, deepening their understanding of the Sun and Taiyin paths and disrupting Di Jun’s plans to win them over. Nuwa arrived on the Taiyin Star to visit the sisters, but Hong Yun’s teaching had already changed the situation.

• Hong Yun offered to explain the Taiyin Dao and the Way of the Sun through the Dao of Yinyang, and Xi He and Chang Xi eagerly listened.
• As Hong Yun expounded the Dao, visions of the sun and moon appeared, and the Taiyin Star and Sun Star shone with extraordinary radiance.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi sensed the changes, deduced that Hong Yun was responsible, and Di Jun said Nuwa was helping with his plan to court Xi He.
• Nuwa arrived on the Taiyin Star, mistook the celestial phenomenon for Xi He and Chang Xi’s achievement, and called for them to meet her.
• Hong Yun stopped his exposition, and Xi He and Chang Xi awoke from their comprehension displeased at the interruption.

Nuwa visited Xi He and Chang Xi to propose a Heavenly Marriage between Xi He and Di Jun, but Xi He refused despite the promise of merit. Nuwa then revealed that Di Jun had sent a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure as a betrothal gift, leaving the sisters stunned.

• Xi He and Chang Xi thanked Hong Yun for explaining the Yinyang Dao, and he agreed to accompany them to welcome Nuwa.
• Nuwa greeted Hong Yun so eagerly that she initially overlooked Xi He and Chang Xi, then apologized for her rudeness.
• Hong Yun explained that he had come to request some of the Moon Laurel Tree's origin, while the sisters thanked him for guiding them.
• Nuwa explained that Di Jun wanted Xi He to become his Dao Companion and complete a Heavenly Marriage, but Xi He declined.
• Nuwa offered to show Xi He the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Di Jun had sent as a betrothal gift, startling Xi He and Chang Xi.

Nuwa brought Di Jun’s betrothal gift, a Sun Essence Wheel, to persuade Xi He to accept a Heavenly Marriage, but Chang Xi revealed an identical wheel given to her by Hong Yun. The two treasures fought while the Moon Essence Wheel tried to separate them, and Hong Yun stepped in to handle the clash.

• Xi He thanked Hong Yun for exchanging a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure for the Moon Laurel Tree’s origin.
• Nuwa presented Di Jun’s Sun Essence Wheel and urged Xi He to become Di Jun’s Dao Companion.
• Chang Xi revealed a second Sun Essence Wheel, and the two identical treasures confronted each other around the Moon Essence Wheel.
• Nuwa asked where Chang Xi’s treasure came from, and Hong Yun said he had found it at the Shore of the East Sea and joked that his was male.
• The Sun Essence Wheels clashed, Chang Xi recalled the Moon Essence Wheel but could not control her unrefined treasure, and Hong Yun offered to intervene.

Hong Yun demonstrated his profound Way of the Sun and gave the two Sun Essence Wheels to Nuwa and Chang Xi. Xi He refused Nuwa’s proposal that she accept the other wheel and marry Di Jun, leaving Nuwa to report the failed arrangement to him.

• Hong Yun used the Way of the Sun to subdue the two Sun Essence Wheels and gave one each to Nuwa and Chang Xi.
• Xi He, Nuwa, and Chang Xi praised Hong Yun’s mastery, and Hong Yun revealed an Early-stage Quasi-Saint aura after concealing his cultivation.
• Nuwa urged Xi He to accept the second Sun Essence Wheel and consider Di Jun as a Dao Companion, but Xi He refused.
• Xi He blurted out that she would choose Hong Yun as a companion who cultivated both the Taiyin Dao and the Way of the Sun, then hurriedly clarified her meaning.
• Nuwa blamed Hong Yun for complicating her matchmaking effort and decided to tell Di Jun that Xi He had refused.

Nuwa reported that Xi He had refused Di Jun’s Heavenly Marriage proposal, while Hong Yun received half of the Moon Laurel Tree’s source on Taiyin Star. As Di Jun turned to other plans for the marriage and Demon Court, Hong Yun broke through to the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

• Nuwa told Di Jun and Tai Yi that Xi He had refused the Heavenly Marriage proposal and returned to the Heavenly Court.
• Xi He and Chang Xi gave Hong Yun half of the Moon Laurel Tree’s source, then used Three Lights Divine Water to help the tree recover.
• Di Jun lost his composure over Xi He’s refusal, but stopped Tai Yi from attacking Hong Yun and resolved to pursue the Heavenly Marriage scheme by other means.
• Di Jun told Tai Yi that they would first target the Eastern Prince and build the Demon Clan’s strength against the Wu Clan.
• Hong Yun cultivated beside the Moon Laurel Tree and reached the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm.

Red Cloud advanced the Cloud Realm by refining the Moon Laurel Tree’s origin, which helped him break through to Peak Primordial Golden Immortal. After Xi He and Chang Xi mistook his displayed Dao insights for signs of sainthood, he returned to the East Sea, where a sudden premonition led him to pursue another opportunity.

• The Cloud Realm refined the Moon Laurel Tree’s origin into a Replica Taiyin Star, expanded more than tenfold, and helped Red Cloud reach Peak Primordial Golden Immortal.
• Xi He and Chang Xi saw the Dao principles in Red Cloud’s eyes and wondered if he had become a saint, but he explained that the display came from a secret technique.
• Red Cloud invited the sisters to visit his Floating Island in the East Sea, and Chang Xi showed interest in going there.
• After Red Cloud left the Taiyin Star, Xi He praised him as an honest gentleman, while Chang Xi teased her about choosing him as her Dao Companion.
• Red Cloud returned toward his East Sea sanctuary, sensed a new opportunity, divined its cause, and vanished to pursue it.

Red Cloud and Tongtian met on Three Immortals Island, where the Three Xiāo were beginning their transformation. Red Cloud gave them Innate Cloud Qi to strengthen their roots, and they began enduring the increasingly powerful Lightning Tribulation.

• Red Cloud encountered Tongtian near Three Immortals Island, and they discovered that each had sensed a fated being about to be born there.
• Red Cloud recognized the three emerging clouds as Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao, whose transformation would make them the Three Xiāo.
• Red Cloud gave the Three Xiāo three portions of Innate Cloud Qi, and they thanked him before absorbing it.
• The Three Xiāo's improved roots caused their Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation to rise to an Eight-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• Yun Xiao urged Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao to condense their bodies as thunder struck them and began tempering them.

The Three Xiāo endured their Eight-Nine Heavenly Tribulation and transformed into childlike human forms with Early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation. Tongtian tried to recruit them as disciples, but they looked to Hong Yun for guidance, leaving their choice unresolved.

• Yun Xiao asked Hong Yun and Tongtian to save Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao, but Hong Yun told the sisters to endure the Eight-Nine Heavenly Tribulation themselves.
• Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao resisted the heavenly thunder as its essence shaped the Three Xiāo, and the tribulation ended after three hours.
• The Three Xiāo emerged as childlike figures with Early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation, and Hong Yun realized their improved roots had delayed their growth.
• Tongtian introduced himself and asked the Three Xiāo to accept him as their master, while Hong Yun teased him for his self-promotional speech.
• The Three Xiāo thanked Hong Yun for granting them the Dao, and Bi Xiao showed affection toward him as he patted their heads.
• Tongtian renewed his offer to take the Three Xiāo as disciples, but they all looked to Hong Yun for his opinion.

Hong Yun and Tongtian competed to take the Three Xiāo as disciples, and Yun Xiao chose Hong Yun despite Tongtian offering them treasures. Hong Yun accepted the sisters and began bestowing powerful Spiritual Treasures, leaving Tongtian stunned by the treasures he recognized.

• Hong Yun warned Tongtian that he would not give up the Three Xiāo, and the two let the sisters choose their Master.
• Yun Xiao politely thanked both seniors, but Tongtian interrupted her and offered the sisters three Spiritual Treasures.
• Yun Xiao refused Tongtian’s gifts and declared that she and her sisters would acknowledge Hong Yun as their Master.
• Hong Yun listed his titles, and Yun Xiao, Bi Xiao, and Qiong Xiao kowtowed to become his disciples.
• Hong Yun bestowed the Primordial Golden Cauldron and Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner on Yun Xiao, and the Six Souls Banner and Southern Lidi Flame Light Banner on Qiong Xiao.
• Hong Yun gave Bi Xiao the Purple Lightning Hammer and Profound Origin Water Control Banner, while Tongtian recognized the treasures and shouted in disbelief.

Hong Yun gave the Three Xiāo duplicate Spiritual Treasures, then moved their ruined Three Immortals Island to Floating Island and promised to teach them his skills. A thousand years later, Bi Xiao joyfully rode Ao Guang around the island as he served as her mount.

• Tongtian questioned Hong Yun about his identical Spiritual Treasures, but Hong Yun claimed he had picked them up at the Shore of the East Sea.
• Yun Xiao asked to stay and tidy Three Immortals Island, and Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao offered to help her.
• Hong Yun used Moving Mountains and Filling Seas and Sleeve Universe to shrink Three Immortals Island and take it to Floating Island.
• Hong Yun promised the Three Xiāo he would teach them everything he knew, then brought them to Floating Island while Tongtian was left behind.
• A thousand years later, Bi Xiao rode Ao Guang through the sky, and Ao Guang patiently indulged her despite her calling him Senior Brother.

Hong Yun’s disciples spent their time on Floating Island studying and playing until Bai Ze arrived on the Heavenly Emperor’s invitation. Hong Yun greeted Bai Ze at his pavilion, leaving the purpose of the ceremony and their meeting unresolved.

• Ao Guang used the Ancestor Dragon Pearl to fly Bi Xiao around Floating Island while Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao asked Hong Yun about cultivation.
• Hong Yun sensed a visitor, and Bai Ze arrived outside Floating Island, where he greeted Bi Xiao and recognized Ao Guang as Hong Yun’s disciple.
• Ao Guang introduced himself and praised Bai Ze as the Demon Court’s strategist, making Bai Ze suspect that Hong Yun had exposed his hidden role.
• Bai Ze explained that he had come by the Heavenly Emperor’s command to invite Hong Yun to a ceremony, and Ao Guang led him inside.
• Yun Xiao welcomed Bai Ze and guided him to the pavilion, where Hong Yun greeted him over tea.

Hong Yun received Di Jun’s wedding invitation from Bai Ze and tried to recruit him into the Wu Clan, but Bai Ze declined. Hong Yun then promised to take the Three Xiāo to the Heavenly Court feast while leaving Ao Guang behind to cultivate.

• Bai Ze delivered Di Jun’s wedding invitation, and Hong Yun agreed to attend the ceremony despite not learning who Di Jun’s Dao Companion would be.
• Hong Yun praised Bai Ze and offered him a high position in the Wu Clan, but Bai Ze declined out of loyalty to Di Jun.
• Hong Yun welcomed Bi Xiao back from playing with Ao Guang and gave the Three Xiāo Yellow Middle Plum to eat.
• Hong Yun told the Three Xiāo that he would take them to the feast, but ordered Ao Guang to remain on the Floating Island and cultivate.
• Bi Xiao, Yun Xiao, and Qiong Xiao promised to bring Ao Guang food, cheering him up and encouraging him to protect them in the future.

A thousand years later, Hong Yun arrived at the Heavenly Court’s grand gathering with his three young disciples, drawing the Great Powers’ attention and praise. As the guests mingled, the Three Xiao charmed the Twelve Ancestral Witches, and Xuan Ming finally warmed to Bi Xiao.

• Yuanshi insulted the Demon Court’s guards, while Laozi restrained him and Tongtian reminded him to mind the occasion.
• Xi He and Chang Xi attended the gathering, and Xi He wondered why Di Jun had insisted on inviting them.
• Hong Yun arrived with Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao, praised the assembled Great Powers, and received a rush of system rewards.
• The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, and Zhunti greeted Hong Yun, and Yuanshi praised the Three Xiao, making Tongtian regret that they were not his disciples.
• Fuxi led Hong Yun to his seat beside the Twelve Ancestral Witches, where Houtu embraced Qiong Xiao and Xuan Ming picked up Bi Xiao.

Hong Yun spoke with Xi He, Chang Xi, and the Western Queen Mother at Di Jun’s wedding, while Houtu teased them about being his Dao Companions. Di Jun grew jealous of Hong Yun, but the Heavenly Marriage ceremony began with Nuwa casting the Red Embroidered Ball toward Di Jun and Shang Yang.

• Yun Xiao hid behind Hong Yun when Zhurong tried to smile at her, leaving him discouraged.
• Xi He and Chang Xi warmly greeted Hong Yun, and the Western Queen Mother made a jealous remark about his refusing to become her Dao Companion.
• Houtu teased Hong Yun that Xi He and the Western Queen Mother were his sister-in-laws, making both goddesses blush.
• Di Jun arrived at Lingxiao Palace with Shang Yang, Tai Yi, and Nuwa, and Hong Yun recognized Shang Yang as one of the Ten Demon Gods.
• Di Jun recalled that Xi He and the Western Queen Mother had rejected his marriage proposals and grew envious of their closeness with Hong Yun.
• Nuwa began the Heavenly Marriage ceremony by casting the Red Embroidered Ball, sending red threads toward Di Jun and Shang Yang.

Di Jun and Shang Yang completed the Heavenly Marriage with Nuwa as their matchmaker, earning Heavenly Dao Merit that advanced their cultivation and strengthened the Demon Clan. In the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun stopped Heavenly Dao Hongjun from punishing Hong Yun for altering the Heavenly Dao’s course.

• Di Jun declared his marriage to Shang Yang before the Great Dao, Heavenly Dao, and Hongjun, and the Heavenly Dao recognized the ceremony.
• Di Jun used his share of Heavenly Dao Merit to sever his Evil Corpse and reach the Mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm, while Shang Yang and Nuwa also advanced.
• The Heavenly Marriage increased the Demon Clan’s Qi Luck, prompting Kunpeng to consider pursuing his own Merit and leaving the gathered Great Powers with varied reactions.
• Hongjun realized that Hong Yun’s interference had changed the Heavenly Marriage and that Shang Yang, rather than Xi He, had become the heavenly queen.
• Heavenly Dao Hongjun considered punishing Hong Yun, but Hongjun threatened to oppose him, and Heavenly Dao Hongjun withdrew without bringing down Heavenly Punishment.

At the Demon Court’s feast, Hong Yun delighted the Three Xiāo with food and Primordial Milk Tea while the gathered powers watched. Tai Yi challenged Hong Yun to a spar, and Hong Yun accepted after Bi Xiao urged him to fight.

• Hong Yun fed Bi Xiao, Yun Xiao, and Qiong Xiao at the feast, then gave them cups of Primordial Milk Tea that astonished the gathered Great Powers.
• Tai Yi descended from the elevated platform and challenged Hong Yun to spar, confident after reaching the Mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm.
• Hong Yun claimed he valued peace and tried to decline, while Tai Yi taunted him about being afraid to lose.
• Bi Xiao told Hong Yun to beat Tai Yi up, and Hong Yun accepted the challenge, leaving Tai Yi’s excitement deflated.

Tai Yi challenged Hong Yun to a long-awaited rematch, but Hong Yun mocked his assumptions and calmly withstood his Solar Divine Swords. Tai Yi then summoned the Sun Star’s destructive black flames, leaving the watching powers fearful as Hong Yun faced the new attack.

• Tai Yi confronted Hong Yun above the Heavenly Court, and Hong Yun precisely recalled the time since their previous battle before claiming he had only been speaking casually.
• Tai Yi unleashed two pursuing Solar Divine Swords, but Hong Yun blocked them with the Indestructible Golden Bell.
• Tai Yi summoned the Sun Star’s destructive black flames, a technique he had spent a hundred thousand years creating.
• Hong Yun praised Tai Yi’s comprehension and received a Chaos Bell Fragment, while Tai Yi grew angrier at the remark.

Hong Yun withstood Tai Yi’s Destructive Black Flame and extinguished it without using a Spiritual Treasure. He paused the battle to comfort the frightened Three Xiao, leaving Tai Yi and the watching Great Powers stunned by his strength.

• Tai Yi’s Destructive Black Flame cracked Hong Yun’s Indestructible Golden Bell as the onlookers watched anxiously.
• Xi He and Nuwa warned Hong Yun to use a Spiritual Treasure, but Hong Yun reached out and took the flames in his hand.
• The flames engulfed Hong Yun, frightening the Three Xiao, and Hong Yun used the Ways of Clouds, the Sun, and Destruction to repel and extinguish them.
• Hong Yun paused the battle and went to comfort the Three Xiao, wiping away Bi Xiao’s tear and reassuring her that he was unharmed.
• Tai Yi and the other Great Powers were left speechless and impressed by how easily Hong Yun had subdued the flames.

Hong Yun reassured the three Xiao sisters before facing Tai Yi, who used the Chaos Bell to defend himself. Hong Yun attacked with three supreme treasures at once, swept the bell away, and sent the Qian Kun Cauldron toward Tai Yi as the battle neared its end.

• Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Laozi discussed how Hong Yun had dealt with Tai Yi and admitted they could not discern his method.
• Bi Xiao, Yun Xiao, and Qiong Xiao said they wanted to go home, so Hong Yun promised to end the battle quickly and take them back.
• Tai Yi activated the Chaos Bell and challenged Hong Yun to break through its defenses, while Zhurong and Di Jun argued over his defensive strategy.
• Hong Yun brought out the Primordial Measure Heaven Ruler, God-Slaying Spear, and Qian Kun Cauldron, shocking Tai Yi and the watching Great Powers.
• Hong Yun battered the Chaos Bell with all three treasures, swept it away with the God-Slaying Spear, and sent the Qian Kun Cauldron toward the pale Tai Yi.