Ch. 1The Human Race’s Li Changsheng! The Difficult Path to the Dao!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Changsheng, an Acquired Human Race member, becomes a disciple of Yunxiao in the Intercepting Sect.
- He discovers the sect's dark side, with figures like Celestial of Fixed Light and Ma Yuan harming living beings and targeting the Human Race.
- Li Changsheng reports this to Biyou Palace, but Tongtian sides with Celestial of Fixed Light, leading to Li Changsheng executing Celestial of Fixed Light in anger.
- The Intercepting Sect pursues Li Changsheng, leading to a massive battle across the Primordial Chaos.
Character Developments
- Li Changsheng: Initially naive about the Intercepting Sect, he becomes disillusioned and takes action against its corrupt members. His cheat awakens, and he becomes a formidable force.
- Celestial of Fixed Light: Revealed as a corrupt figure in the Intercepting Sect, he is executed by Li Changsheng.
- Tongtian: As the leader of the Intercepting Sect, he condones Celestial of Fixed Light's actions and pursues Li Changsheng, leading to the sect's destruction.
Significant Themes
- Corruption and morality within cultivation sects.
- The struggle between the Acquired Human Race and other immortal races.
- The consequences of unchecked power and lack of discrimination in teaching.
Character Interactions
- Li Changsheng and Ma Yuan: Li Changsheng witnesses Ma Yuan's disregard for human life, fueling his disillusionment with the Intercepting Sect.
- Li Changsheng and Yunxiao: Yunxiao, Li Changsheng's master, is one of the few positive figures in the Intercepting Sect, showing concern for his cultivation progress.
- Li Changsheng and Tongtian: Their conflict escalates, leading to Tongtian's declaration that Li Changsheng has destroyed the Intercepting Sect.