Arc 18Humanity Dao’s Rise

Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones uncovered how the Heavenly Dao had manipulated their inheritances, while Laozi broke from his brothers and gained Humanity Dao’s support. Li Yun accepted the role of Human Race Great Emperor, and preparations for his enthronement began as the Witch Clan and Humanity Dao moved toward cooperation against the Heavenly Dao.

  • The Axe Spirit revealed that the Heavenly Dao had limited the Three Pure Ones and likely tampered with their inheritances, while its memories and the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler’s memories exposed mysterious interference in Pangu’s creation.
  • Laozi fought Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian, then demanded their Human Race Destiny, and the brothers agreed to withdraw their sects from the Human Race and transferred their shares to Li Yun instead.
  • Humanity Dao restored Laozi’s Original Primordial Spirit and raised him to Saint Extreme, then made him its spokesperson, while Li Yun refused its offer to become a Human Dao Saint and chose to pursue Attaining Dao through Strength.
  • Li Yun accepted Humanity Dao’s proposal to become Human Race Great Emperor, gathered his disciples, and left Kunlun Mountain with Laozi and Xuanming.
  • Sect Master Tongtian gave Kong Xuan the Primordial Chaos Bead and led the Jie Teachings to Jin'ao Island, while Hong Yun joined them under the Three Pure Ones’ protection during the Tribulation.
  • Xuanming agreed to bring Humanity Dao’s message to the Earthly Dao, and Li Yun advised her to prepare for conflict with the Demon Clan and seize control of the Thirty-three Heavens.
  • Laozi and Li Yun reached the Human Ancestral Land, where the Three Human Ancestors welcomed them and Laozi ordered the tribes’ chiefs and young chiefs to attend Li Yun’s enthronement ceremony.
Chapters 426–450 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 426The sharp-tongued Axe Spirit and the Three Pure Ones pushed past their breaking point

The Axe Spirit revealed that the Three Pure Ones’ Saint Dao fruits were incomplete, leaving them far weaker in Chaos than true primordial Daluo Golden Immortals. He said Li Yun’s Ultimate Dao Fruit could lead to that realm, while the Three Pure Ones struggled to accept that Pangu’s inheritance had offered them a path they had ignored.

  • Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Sect Master Tongtian summoned their Dao fruits, but the Axe Spirit called them defective products dependent on the Heavenly Dao.
  • The Axe Spirit explained that the Three Pure Ones would be vulnerable in Chaos and unable to become true primordial Daluo Golden Immortals unless they devoured the Heavenly Dao and completed Merge with Dao.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian erupted in anger at Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao after hearing how limited their power was.
  • Li Yun asked whether completing his Ultimate Dao Fruit could let him condense a primordial Daluo Golden Immortal’s Dao fruit, and the Axe Spirit confirmed it.
  • The Axe Spirit said Pangu’s inheritance included a path beyond Daluo Golden Immortal, prompting Yuanshi Tianzun to question why the Three Pure Ones lacked that knowledge.
  • Li Yun clarified that his Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique combined the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique with the Ancestor Witch inheritance, while the original technique only reached primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.

Ch. 427Realizing the Scheme, Heavenly Dao's Arrangement

The Axe Spirit revealed that the Three Pure Ones had abandoned Pangu’s ultimate cultivation path and ruined their potential by following Hongjun’s teachings. Li Yun realized the Heavenly Dao had secretly tampered with their inherited memories, and the Three Pure Ones confirmed its influence before the Axe Spirit offered its origin for Little Ruler to absorb.

  • The Axe Spirit explained that the Three Pure Ones could have perfected the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and surpassed Hongjun if they had followed Pangu’s inheritance.
  • Li Yun pointed out that the Three Pure Ones had seemed to distrust Pangu’s inheritance from the beginning and suggested someone had silently guided them onto the wrong path.
  • Sect Master Tongtian sensed the Heavenly Dao’s aura in his earliest memories, and Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun found the same influence in theirs.
  • The Axe Spirit concluded that the Heavenly Dao had likely tampered with the Three Pure Ones’ and the Twelve Ancestor Witches’ inheritances to eliminate threats to its rule.
  • The Axe Spirit offered its origin to Little Ruler so Li Yun could view its memories, asking that its True Spirit be preserved and sent to Xing Tian.

Ch. 428The Missing Memories—Memories of the Creation of Heaven and Earth?

Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones devoured most of the Sky-Opening Axe Spirit to reveal his fragmentary memories of Pangu’s battle with the Chaos Demon Gods. After Laozi sealed the Axe Spirit as a True Spirit and sent Li Yun to the Witch Clan, they discovered the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler held its own memories of the world’s creation and began uncovering them.

  • Li Yun ordered the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler and the Three Pure Ones to devour the Sky-Opening Axe Spirit and reveal his memories.
  • The Axe Spirit’s memories showed Pangu slaying the Chaos Demon Gods, splitting the Sky-Opening Axe to stabilize the Primordial World, and transforming into all things.
  • Laozi captured the Axe Spirit’s remaining origin power in a Gourd and refined it into a True Spirit, ending any chance of his recovery.
  • Laozi told Li Yun to take the Axe Spirit to the Witch Clan and investigate the benefits of Xuanming becoming the Earthly Dao Spokesperson.
  • Li Yun noticed that the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler still held memories, so the Three Pure Ones poured in their Saint’s Power to reveal them.

Ch. 429The Secret of Creation of Heaven and Earth, the Mysterious Figure

Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones saw memories revealing that mysterious beings interfered with Pangu’s creation, including one who swept away the Three Pure Ones and another who sent the Ancestor Witches into turbid qi. Laozi concluded that Heavenly Dao had manipulated their inherited memories to make them its pawns, while the identity of the one who targeted the Ancestor Witches remained unknown; meanwhile, Little Ruler emerged stronger after absorbing the Axe Spirit’s origin.

  • The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler’s memories showed that a peculiar force swept away the Three Pure Ones, while twelve drops of Essence Blood were sent into the place where turbid qi gathered.
  • A blurry Mysterious Figure with silver-white eyes appeared, glanced at the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler, and vanished, leaving the treasure dormant.
  • Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones realized that hidden beings had interfered with Pangu’s creation and wondered who they were and what they intended.
  • Laozi argued that Heavenly Dao had altered their inherited memories to control the Three Pure Ones as its pawns, and Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian recognized the possibility.
  • Li Yun asked who had targeted the Ancestor Witches, and the Three Pure Ones remained unable to identify the force or the Mysterious Figure.
  • The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler absorbed the Axe Spirit’s origin, grew much stronger, and released a more solid Little Ruler who could wield it.

Ch. 430Pangu Wasn't Dead? The Three Pure Ones Turned on Each Other

Little Ruler revealed that the mysterious figure from the world’s creation had an aura even purer than Li Yun’s Pangu bloodline, raising the possibility that Pangu was still alive. Laozi decided to accelerate his plan to merge with Humanity Dao and punish Heavenly Dao, then attacked Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian, leaving their intentions unclear.

  • Little Ruler told Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones that the mysterious figure had a violent, imposing Pangu aura even purer than Li Yun’s.
  • Li Yun and the Three Pure Ones wondered whether Pangu had survived and whether the being who transformed into all things had only been Pangu’s True Body.
  • Sect Master Tongtian questioned whether they were merely chess pieces, while Laozi told him to stop dwelling on the revelation and vowed to make Heavenly Dao pay.
  • Laozi said he would join Humanity Dao, become its spokesperson, merge with Dao, and absorb Heavenly Dao to pursue a higher realm.
  • Laozi summoned the Taiji Diagram and attacked Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian, who countered with the Pangu Banner and Immortal-Slaying Four Swords, shattering the Palace of Supreme Purity.

Ch. 431Kunlun Mountain Trembles, the Split in Progress

The Three Pure Ones fought on Kunlun Mountain, and Li Yun ordered the Chan and Jie Sects’ disciples to evacuate. He sheltered Zhenwu and Kong Xuan as they returned to his side and acknowledged that the Three Pure Ones’ split was now inevitable.

  • The battle between Laozi and the allied Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian shook Kunlun Mountain, shocking the disciples and the Queen Mother of the West’s group.
  • The Queen Mother of the West concluded that Laozi was confronting Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian over the scandal that had damaged his reputation.
  • Li Yun ordered the Chan and Jie Sects’ disciples to leave Kunlun Mountain and forbade them from returning until the conflict ended.
  • Zhenwu and Kong Xuan returned to Li Yun, and he used the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Ruler to protect them.
  • Li Yun told Zhenwu and Kong Xuan that the Three Pure Ones’ split could no longer be prevented, though they would remain fellow disciples.

Ch. 432The conflict escalates, and All Gods watch the show

Li Yun watched Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Sect Master Tongtian stage their dispute before the Primordial World's watching powers. The Three Pure Ones turned their accusations on each other, and Li Yun stepped in at Laozi's urging as another battle threatened to erupt.

  • Laozi stopped the Three Pure Ones' fight and accused Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian of mismanaging their sects.
  • Hongjun and powerful beings across the Primordial World watched Kunlun Mountain, while Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa hoped the Three Pure Ones would split apart.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian protested Laozi's interference, then traded accusations over their disciples and sects.
  • The Three Pure Ones reignited their quarrel and nearly fought again, so Laozi told Li Yun to take his turn.
  • Li Yun approached his Master and Martial Uncles and urged them to stop arguing and keep closer watch over their disciples.

Ch. 433Laozi's Showdown, the Primordial World in Uproar

Laozi intervened in the conflict between Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian, then demanded that the Interception Sect and Chan Teachings leave the Human Race and surrender their Human Race Destiny to him. He declared that the Three Pure Ones could no longer live together and threatened to seize Kunlun Mountain and drive out their sects if they refused.

  • Li Yun's words calmed Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian, disappointing Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa, who had hoped the Three Pure Ones would split.
  • Laozi said he would stop interfering in the brothers' dispute but demanded an explanation from them.
  • Laozi ordered the Interception Sect and Chan Teachings to withdraw from the Human Race and transfer their Human Race Destiny to him.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian condemned Laozi's demand, while their disciples feared the loss of their sects' standing and power.
  • Laozi insisted he was informing them rather than asking permission, and threatened to take Kunlun Mountain and their destiny by force if they refused.
  • Laozi declared that the Three Pure Ones could never restore their former relationship and that they would have to live separately.

Ch. 434Three Pure Ones Split—Li Yun the Winner?

Laozi forced Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian to choose between surrendering their Human Race Destiny and breaking with him. They agreed to split from Laozi and gave their shares to Li Yun, leaving him with more than sixty percent of the destiny.

  • Laozi demanded that Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian hand over their Human Race Destiny.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun agreed to withdraw the Chan Teachings from the Human Race in exchange for Laozi no longer interfering in his affairs.
  • Sect Master Tongtian joined Yuanshi Tianzun, and Laozi accepted their terms, ending the Three Pure Ones' unity.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian gave their shares of Human Race Destiny to Li Yun instead of Laozi.
  • Li Yun's share rose above sixty percent, astonishing the powerful figures and disciples watching.

Ch. 435Transfer of Destiny, Saints Injured

Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian transferred their Human Race Destiny to Li Yun, affirming their bond with him despite their conflicts with Laozi. As Li Yun absorbed the destiny, a mysterious force appeared behind him, injured the two Saints, and drew Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa to Kunlun Mountain.

  • Laozi approved Li Yun accepting Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian's Human Race Destiny.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian reassured Li Yun that he remained family and could seek their help.
  • Li Yun affirmed that the disciples of Human, Chan, and Interception Sects were one family.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian transferred their Human Race Destiny to Li Yun, rapidly strengthening his aura.
  • A force emerged from collapsed space behind Li Yun and injured Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian.
  • Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa arrived at Kunlun Mountain and questioned the injured Saints about the attack.

Ch. 436The Saints Gather, the Human Dao Eye

Xuanming arrived on Kunlun Mountain and sensed that the power appearing behind Li Yun belonged to the Humanity Dao. As the Human Dao Eye began to manifest, Li Yun’s Human Race bloodline awakened and transformed his body and primordial spirit, while his cultivation remained unchanged.

  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian suspected that the power behind Li Yun came from the Humanity Dao, as powerful beings across the Primordial World watched in alarm.
  • Xuanming emerged from a space rift, and the Saints sensed that her power as the Earthly Dao Spokesperson surpassed theirs.
  • Laozi blocked Xuanming and asked her not to interfere with Li Yun, and Xuanming promised that she would not harm him while explaining that she had come to investigate the power behind him.
  • Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa realized that Li Yun had earned the protection of both the Three Pure Ones and the Ancestor Witches because of his pure Pangu bloodline.
  • The Human Dao Eye began to manifest behind Li Yun, awakening his Human Race bloodline and transforming his body and primordial spirit.
  • Li Yun felt a new power enter his body and an urge to abandon attaining Dao through Strength in favor of attaining Dao through Faith.

Ch. 437Humanity Dao Manifestation, the Saints Were Stunned

Li Yun realized that Humanity Dao’s destiny could pull him away from his chosen path, so he decided to seek Laozi’s One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique to transfer those powers into controllable avatars. Humanity Dao then manifested before the group at Kunlun Mountain, revealing its presence to the gathered Saints and confirming that it had chosen its spokesperson.

  • Li Yun suppressed the consciousness stirred by Human destiny and worried that destiny, faith, and incense offerings could eventually destroy his Dao Fruit.
  • Li Yun decided that Laozi’s One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones could let him transfer those powers into controllable primordial spirit avatars, and he resolved to ask Laozi to teach him.
  • Humanity Dao’s Eye manifested at Kunlun Mountain after Laozi fulfilled his promise, and Laozi greeted Humanity Dao.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun, Sect Master Tongtian, Jieyin, Zhunti, Nuwa, and Xuanming reacted to Humanity Dao’s manifestation as Kunlun Mountain was sealed off.
  • Humanity Dao praised Laozi and declared that it would honor its promise.

Ch. 438Humanity Dao Takes Action, Original Primordial Spirit Returns

Humanity Dao helped Laozi recover his Original Primordial Spirit, fulfilling their agreement and breaking Heavenly Dao’s control over him. Laozi’s power surged to Saint Extreme, while the others watched in shock and growing ambition.

  • Laozi thanked Humanity Dao for helping him break free from Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, while Xuanming inferred that his apparent seizure of Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian’s fortune had fulfilled Humanity Dao’s condition.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian concealed their relief and continued pretending that Laozi had betrayed them and the Three Pure Ones had split apart.
  • Humanity Dao summoned Laozi’s Hongmeng Purple Qi and split it open with Human Dao Power.
  • Humanity Dao pulled Laozi’s Original Primordial Spirit from the Hongmeng Purple Qi and returned it to his body.
  • Laozi’s aura rose through Late Saint Stage, Saint Completion, and Saint Extreme, shocking Jieyin, Zhunti, Nuwa, Yuanshi Tianzun, Sect Master Tongtian, and Xuanming.

Ch. 439Saint Extreme, the Saints Lose Their Composure

Laozi reclaimed his Original Primordial Spirit through the Humanity Dao and reached Saint Extreme, alarming the other Saints and strengthening the balance against the Heavenly Dao. Li Yun explained the bargain behind Laozi’s advancement, while Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian pretended to be furious at being used.

  • Laozi’s recovery of his Original Primordial Spirit brought him to Saint Extreme, leaving him one step from Merging with Dao.
  • Jieyin warned Zhunti that the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun might target Laozi, while Nuwa, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Sect Master Tongtian agreed he faced danger.
  • Li Yun considered how Laozi’s rise and a future alliance between the Humanity Dao and Earthly Dao could counter the Heavenly Dao.
  • Zhenwu and Kong Xuan asked Li Yun how Laozi had recovered his Original Primordial Spirit, and Li Yun explained the Humanity Dao’s bargain for the Human Race Destiny.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian loudly accused Laozi of plotting against them, making the other Saints believe the brothers had been deceived.

Ch. 440Humanity Dao's Inquiry, Nuwa's Breakdown

Laozi reclaimed his Original Primordial Spirit with Humanity Dao’s help, and Humanity Dao asked him to become its spokesperson. The Saints realized Laozi might soon rival Hongjun, while Nuwa regretted giving up Human Race Destiny.

  • Laozi laughed in relief as his reclaimed power overwhelmed those present, while the Human Dao Eye shielded Li Yun, Kong Xuan, and Zhenwu.
  • Kong Xuan and Zhenwu recognized how much Humanity Dao favored Li Yun because of his vast Human Race Destiny.
  • Humanity Dao warned Laozi that the Heavenly Dao might soon target him and asked whether he would become its spokesperson.
  • Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa broke down at the prospect of Laozi gaining Humanity Dao’s backing and eventually Merging with Dao.
  • Nuwa accused Laozi of deceiving her and regretted abandoning Human Race Destiny for the chance to become Lord of Heaven and Earth.

Ch. 441Laozi Breaks Through, Conditions for Merging with Dao

Laozi became Humanity Dao’s spokesperson and reached Half-Step Humanity Dao, but Humanity Dao explained that he must complete its tasks and earn full recognition before he could truly Merge with Dao. Nuwa regretted abandoning her Human Race Destiny, while Xuanming realized her own status as Earthly Dao’s spokesperson did not guarantee a future Dao-Merging breakthrough.

  • Nuwa blamed Laozi for taking the opportunity she had lost by abandoning the Human Race Destiny, and Laozi insisted she had chosen that path herself.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun, Sect Master Tongtian, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Xuanming dismissed Nuwa’s regret, while Xuanming viewed her as no threat to the Witch Clan.
  • Laozi agreed to become Humanity Dao’s spokesperson, and Humanity Dao sent a mysterious chain into his sea of consciousness, raising his aura to Half-Step Humanity Dao.
  • Humanity Dao explained that Laozi could borrow its power to fight Dao-Merged experts but would need to complete tasks and reach one hundred percent affinity to truly Merge with Dao.
  • Humanity Dao revealed that Hongjun had needed to complete Heavenly Dao’s three Sermon tasks before Merging with Dao, prompting Xuanming to question whether she could earn Earthly Dao’s full recognition.
  • Laozi thanked Humanity Dao and promised to work toward completing its requirements.

Ch. 442Rejecting Humanity Dao, Moving the Three Pure Ones

Humanity Dao offered Li Yun the position of Human Dao Saint, but he refused so he could pursue Attaining Dao through Strength. Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian then claimed him as their disciple, while Laozi insisted that Li Yun remained a Human Teachings Disciple.

  • The Human Dao Eye appeared before Li Yun and sent Zhenwu and Kong Xuan toward Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian.
  • Humanity Dao asked Li Yun to become a Human Dao Saint, drawing envy from the other Saints and concern from the Three Pure Ones.
  • Li Yun declined the offer and declared that he would pursue Attaining Dao through Strength, even if he failed.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian each claimed Li Yun as a disciple and granted him the status of an Inheritor of the Robe and Bowl.
  • Laozi allowed the pair to claim Li Yun but maintained that he was a Human Teachings Disciple with no substantive connection to them or Heavenly Dao.

Ch. 443Human Race Great Emperor, Humanity Dao's Promise

Li Yun accepted Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian’s invitations without changing sects, then agreed to become the Human Race Great Emperor. Humanity Dao arranged for Laozi to finalize Li Yun’s enthronement and promised to empower his Dao-Proofing Item.

  • Li Yun thanked Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian and accepted their invitations while remaining a Human Teachings Disciple.
  • Xuanming reconsidered Li Yun’s importance and wondered whether she could draw him into the Witch Clan or Earthly Dao.
  • Li Yun agreed to Humanity Dao’s proposal, and Humanity Dao ordered Laozi to arrange his enthronement as Human Race Great Emperor.
  • Jieyin, Zhunti, Nuwa, and Xuanming were shocked by Li Yun’s impending authority and status within the Human Race.
  • Humanity Dao promised to bless Li Yun’s Dao-Proofing Item with a portion of Human Dao Power when he ascended the throne.

Ch. 444Humanity Dao's Overture, Leaving Kunlun Mountain

Humanity Dao promised Li Yun the empowerment of Human Dao Authority after he completed his enthronement as Co-Lord of Humanity, while warning Laozi and Xuanming that Heavenly Dao and Hongjun would retaliate. Li Yun, Laozi, and Xuanming left Kunlun Mountain for the Human Race, with Li Yun bringing his disciples along.

  • Humanity Dao offered Li Yun Human Dao Blessing and authority, and Li Yun agreed to enter the Human Race and complete his enthronement.
  • Humanity Dao warned Laozi and Xuanming to leave Kunlun Mountain and urged Earthly Dao and Humanity Dao to unite against Heavenly Dao and Hongjun.
  • Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa recognized the potential power Li Yun would gain and began treating him with caution and respect.
  • Laozi told Li Yun to gather his disciples before leaving, and Li Yun transferred them into his Twenty-Four Heavens.
  • Xuanming joined Li Yun and Laozi on their journey, and the three departed Kunlun Mountain after Li Yun bade farewell to the others.

Ch. 445Three Pure Ones Split Continues, Tongtian's Condition

After Laozi left Kunlun Mountain and became the Humanity Dao Spokesperson, Sect Master Tongtian continued the staged split with Yuanshi Tianzun by asking for compensation before leaving. He requested the Primordial Chaos Bead to help Kong Xuan advance his innate divine ability, and Yuanshi agreed and summoned the treasure.

  • After Laozi, Li Yun, and Xuanming left, Sect Master Tongtian turned to Yuanshi Tianzun and resumed their apparent quarrel.
  • Sect Master Tongtian said he would leave Kunlun Mountain and asked Yuanshi Tianzun for compensation, while Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa stayed to watch.
  • Sect Master Tongtian asked Yuanshi Tianzun for the Primordial Chaos Bead, saying it could perfect Kong Xuan's innate divine ability.
  • Kong Xuan was stunned to learn that his master had sought the treasure for him and wondered whether it could advance his Seven-Colored Divine Light into Chaos Divine Light.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun agreed and summoned the Primordial Chaos Bead, whose essence held complete powers of destruction and life.

Ch. 446The Jie Teachings Leave Kunlun and Hongjun's Summation

Yuanshi Tianzun gave the Primordial Chaos Bead to Sect Master Tongtian and demanded that the Jie Teachings leave Kunlun Mountain. After Hongjun summoned the saints to Zixiao Palace, Tongtian sent his disciples toward Jin'ao Island, and Hong Yun joined them for protection.

  • Yuanshi Tianzun handed the Primordial Chaos Bead to Sect Master Tongtian and ordered the Jie Teachings to leave Kunlun Mountain.
  • Sect Master Tongtian gave the bead to Kong Xuan, urging him to refine it and evolve his Seven-Colored Divine Light into Chaos Divine Light.
  • Hongjun summoned the saints to Zixiao Palace, prompting Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian to fear that Laozi's affairs had been exposed.
  • Sect Master Tongtian sent Kong Xuan and the Jie Teachings disciples to Jin'ao Island, entrusting Kong Xuan with the Immortal-Slaying Four Swords.
  • Hong Yun asked to leave Kunlun Mountain and followed Kong Xuan's group to Jin'ao Island under Sect Master Tongtian's protection.

Ch. 447All Gods Were Uproarious, Purple Qi Split Three Ways

Hong Yun gave up the Hongmeng Purple Qi in exchange for the Three Pure Ones’ protection during the Tribulation, revealing that it had never acknowledged him and had damaged his Dao Heart. When Jieyin asked about it, Tongtian said the Three Pure Ones had split it into three portions, leaving him wary of Jieyin’s interest.

  • Nuwa and the other Great Spiritual Power Users were stunned when Hong Yun left Kunlun Mountain after handing over the Hongmeng Purple Qi.
  • Tongtian explained that the Purple Qi had never acknowledged Hong Yun, and that the Three Pure Ones had agreed to protect him during the Tribulation in return for it.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun warned that anyone who attacked Hong Yun during the Tribulation would make an enemy of the Three Pure Ones.
  • Kunpeng seethed at losing his chance to seize the Purple Qi and vowed to take revenge on Hong Yun after the Tribulation ended.
  • Zhunti asked Jieyin about the Purple Qi, and Tongtian said the Three Pure Ones had split it into three portions, then challenged Jieyin over his interest.

Ch. 448All Beings Departed, All Gods' Schemes

Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti left Kunlun Mountain after learning that the Three Pure Ones had divided Hong Yun’s Hongmeng Purple Qi into useless fragments, and the Saints departed for Hongjun’s summons. As cultivators turned their hopes toward the Earthly Dao and the Witch Clan, Laozi and Li Yun parted from Xuanming at Buzhou Mountain and urged her to strengthen the Witch Clan before the Heavenly Dao backed the Demon Clan.

  • Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa denied wanting Hong Yun’s fragmented Hongmeng Purple Qi and left Kunlun Mountain for Hongjun’s summons.
  • Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian departed for the heavens beyond the heavens, while Zhenwu summoned the Chan Teachings disciples back to Kunlun Mountain.
  • Cultivators across the Primordial World concluded that the Heavenly Dao could no longer grant them sainthood and began considering whether they could win the Earthly Dao’s recognition through the Witch Clan.
  • At Buzhou Mountain, Xuanming told Laozi she would inform the Earthly Dao about the Humanity Dao’s message and expressed confidence in their cooperation.
  • Laozi warned Xuanming to advance her cultivation and secure the Witch Clan’s position, saying the Heavenly Dao would likely choose the Demon Clan.

Ch. 449Li Yun's Strategy, Ultimate Zenith Dao Fruit Requirements

Li Yun urged Xuanming to strike the Demon Clan and seize the Thirty-three Heavens while the Sages were absent, then asked Laozi how to cultivate the ultimate zenith Daluo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit. Laozi explained that Li Yun needed to completely master a Law and could delay condensing the Dao Fruit even after passing the ten tribulations.

  • Xuanming accepted Li Yun's warning about the Demon Clan and resolved to improve her cultivation and act quickly.
  • Li Yun advised Xuanming to attack the Demon Clan, beware of the Witch Slaughtering Sword, and seize control of the Thirty-three Heavens.
  • Xuanming thanked Li Yun, departed for the Witch Clan, and promised to attend his enthronement ceremony if she could.
  • Li Yun and Laozi headed back toward the Human Race to prepare for Li Yun's enthronement and Laozi's arrangements.
  • Li Yun asked Laozi how to cultivate the ultimate zenith Daluo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, and Laozi said it required complete mastery of a Law and could be delayed after the ten tribulations.

Ch. 450Chaos Law, River of Destiny?

Laozi advised Li Yun to perfect the Chaos Law while continuing to cultivate the Law of Strength, and warned him about the dangerous River of Destiny. At the Human Ancestral Land, Laozi began arranging Li Yun’s enthronement as the Human Race Great Emperor.

  • Laozi told Li Yun that the Chaos Law could be perfected quickly and would help him complete the Ultimate Zenith Dao Fruit.
  • Laozi warned Li Yun that the River of Destiny was perilous, and Li Yun agreed not to enter it rashly.
  • Laozi and Li Yun arrived at the Human Ancestral Land, where Xuandu and the Three Human Ancestors greeted them.
  • Youchao Shi and the other Human Ancestors told Laozi that Humanity Dao had decreed Li Yun’s appointment as Human Race Great Emperor.
  • Laozi ordered the Three Human Ancestors to summon the chiefs and young chiefs of every tribe to represent Humanity at the enthronement ceremony.
Arc 18 of 50
Arc 18 of 50