Chapter Summaries

Laozi arrived as Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning and Sect Master Tongtian prepared to fight, then tried to mediate by demanding that Saintess Wudang release Huang Long and Ling Bao. Wudang challenged his defense of the Sect of Enlightenment and summoned Yang Jian as evidence, leaving the newcomer’s captive unidentified.

• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning ordered the Sect of Enlightenment disciples to kill Saintess Wudang, but Laozi arrived and stopped both sides.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning accused Sect Master Tongtian and Saintess Wudang of mistreating his disciples, and Laozi demanded that Wudang release Huang Long and Ling Bao.
• Saintess Wudang told Laozi that the Sect of Enlightenment had trapped her and that she captured Huang Long and Ling Bao to survive.
• Laozi denied knowing about the alleged trap, and the Sect of Enlightenment disciples challenged Wudang to provide evidence.
• Saintess Wudang summoned Yang Jian, who arrived with an unidentified person tied up on the cloud beside him.

Yang Jian brought the captured Shen Gongbao before Saintess Wudang, who exposed the Sect of Enlightenment’s schemes while concealing the real reason for his capture. Sect Master Tongtian confronted Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, but Laozi’s plea for mercy left Tongtian torn between brotherhood and justice for his disciples.

• Yang Jian delivered Shen Gongbao to Saintess Wudang, who demanded that he reveal the Sect of Enlightenment’s plans.
• Shen Gongbao claimed he had been tortured into revealing the plans and tried to rush into a mountain peak, but Saintess Wudang stopped him.
• Saintess Wudang blamed Huang Feihu and Huang Tianhua for the failed scheme to keep Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning from suspecting Shen Gongbao.
• Sect Master Tongtian accused Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning of plotting to destroy the Interception Sect, leaving him speechless.
• Laozi admitted Yuanshi was at fault and begged Tongtian to release Huang Long and Ling Bao.
• Tongtian struggled to choose between honoring Laozi’s plea and defending the Interception Sect’s disciples.

Qin Hong demanded compensation before releasing Huang Long and Ling Bao, while Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning and Sect Master Tongtian renewed their confrontation. Laozi openly sided with Yuanshi and attacked Tongtian, who refused to release the captives as his disciples rallied behind him.

• Qin Hong agreed with Laozi’s call for restraint, then demanded treasures in exchange for Huang Long and Ling Bao.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning refused to compensate Qin Hong and threatened to force the captives’ release.
• Sect Master Tongtian confronted Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, and Laozi tried to mediate before siding with Yuanshi.
• Laozi invoked the Taiji Diagram and flat staff, while Tongtian declared he would not release Huang Long and Ling Bao, even for the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner.
• Interception Sect disciples arrived and cheered Tongtian as Laozi drove the Taiji Diagram toward him.

Sect Master Tongtian and Qin Hong fought Laozi and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning while the Interception Sect disciples attacked the outnumbered Sect of Enlightenment. When Zhunti and Jieyin joined the battle against the Interception Sect, Tongtian threatened to flatten Mount Sumeru if his disciples were harmed.

• Sect Master Tongtian used the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to suppress Laozi, while Qin Hong blocked Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning from joining the fight.
• Duobao rallied the Interception Sect disciples, who attacked the Sect of Enlightenment and quickly wounded many of its members.
• Unable to break free and save their disciples, Laozi and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning grew anxious as the Sect of Enlightenment faced defeat.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning called on Zhunti and Jieyin for help, and the two arrived from Mount Sumeru.
• Zhunti and Jieyin attacked the Interception Sect disciples with the Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, prompting Tongtian to threaten Mount Sumeru.

Qin Hong and Sect Master Tongtian fought the four Saints while Duobao used the Five Innate Banners to protect the Interception Sect disciples. With Houtu’s arrival shifting the battle, Tongtian killed Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, leaving the other Saints and the watching powers stunned.

• Qin Hong gave Duobao the Five Innate Banners, and Duobao completed the formation while Jieyin used the Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit to shelter the Sect of Enlightenment disciples.
• Sect Master Tongtian restored the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and fought Laozi, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, Zhunti, and Jieyin as Qin Hong joined the battle.
• Houtu arrived and attacked Zhunti and Jieyin, while Qin Hong engaged Laozi and Tongtian focused on Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning.
• Sect Master Tongtian declared that the bond between the three brothers had ended and unleashed the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation against Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning.
• The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation destroyed Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning’s body and primordial spirit, and his golden blood fell across the world.

After Tongtian killed Yuanshi, Laozi fled while Houtu beat Zhunti and Jieyin, who then tried to win Tongtian over. Qin Hong stopped the two Western Sect Saints from leaving and demanded travel expenses, leaving them facing the prospect of handing over treasures.

• Laozi knocked Qin Hong away with the Taiji Diagram and fled after Yuanshi's death.
• Houtu stopped beating Zhunti and Jieyin when Tongtian arrived and confronted them for attacking Interception Sect disciples.
• Zhunti and Jieyin called Yuanshi and Taishang to blame, promised the Western Sect would serve as Interception Sect's little brother, and praised Tongtian.
• Tongtian kicked Zhunti and Jieyin away when they approached, then let them leave after their flattery eased his killing intent.
• Qin Hong blocked Zhunti and Jieyin with the God-Slaying Spear and demanded travel expenses from the Western Sect.
• Qin Hong revealed he had planned to waive the demand if they cried, so Zhunti and Jieyin wondered whether they could still cry to avoid giving him treasures.

After Tongtian’s victory over the Saints, Qin Hong took the Western Sect’s two greatest treasures, while the Interception Sect celebrated its triumph. Haotian set out for Zixiao Palace to seek the Dao Ancestor’s help, and Laozi faced the grieving Sect of Enlightenment disciples.

• Qin Hong pressured Zhunti and Jieyin into handing over the Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, and Tongtian let them leave.
• The Interception Sect disciples celebrated after the Great Formation of Five Innate Banners was lifted, while the prehistoric world reeled at the battle’s outcome.
• Haotian panicked after watching Tongtian kill Yuanshi and decided to seek an audience with the Dao Ancestor at Zixiao Palace.
• Yaochi comforted Haotian, who dressed and departed for Zixiao Palace half an hour later.
• Nuwa wondered whether Qin Hong would save her if she ever opposed the Interception Sect.
• Laozi kicked over his pill furnace as Sect of Enlightenment disciples demanded revenge for Yuanshi, and Daoist Burning Lamp urged him to act against Tongtian.

Laozi, Zhunti, Jieyin, and Haotian went to Zixiao Palace to seek Hongjun’s help against Tongtian and the Interception Sect. Hongjun acknowledged that the calamity had spun out of control, while Zhunti complained that the promised compensation had only left the Western Sect poorer.

• Laozi fled to Zixiao Palace after the Sect of Enlightenment disciples urged him to ask Hongjun to uphold justice.
• Zhunti and Jieyin confronted Laozi for abandoning them and losing their Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit and Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree.
• Laozi refused to compensate them and warned that the Western Sect would be exposed to the Investiture of the Gods Scroll if it faced the Interception Sect alone.
• Zhunti and Jieyin pleaded with Hongjun to rein in Tongtian, while Laozi and Haotian remained silent.
• Hongjun said the calamity had produced unforeseen changes, and Haotian urged him to stop the Interception Sect from growing stronger.
• Zhunti complained that Tongtian and Qin Hong had taken the Western Sect’s treasures and asked why it was getting poorer despite promised compensation.

Hongjun gave Zhunti, Jieyin, Haotian, and Laozi powerful treasures to help them prepare for the tribulation. Laozi then asked Hongjun to restore Yuanshi, who returned to Zixiao Palace and begged his master to punish Tongtian.

• Hongjun told Zhunti to make his own plans for the tribulation, but Zhunti pleaded for more treasures because the Western Sect had lost its prized items.
• Hongjun bestowed the Yin-Yang Two Qi Wood Fish and Chaos Alms Bowl on Zhunti and Jieyin.
• Haotian described the Human Race's growing strength, and Hongjun gave him Di Jun's River Diagram and Luo Script, which contained the Star Dou Formation inheritance.
• Hongjun gave Laozi the Primordial Sky-Slaying Sword, and Laozi asked him to help Yuanshi recover after Tongtian killed him.
• Hongjun pulled Yuanshi, who had just recondensed his body and soul, into Zixiao Palace, where Yuanshi wept and demanded justice against Tongtian.

Hongjun repaired Yuanshi's treasures, taught him Pangu's Nine Forms of Sky Splitting, and promised to deal with Houtu as he openly sided against the Interception Sect. On Golden Ao Island, Tongtian thought of his wife Meng'er, triggering a mysterious force that shattered his Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and badly injured him.

• Hongjun comforted Yuanshi, offered to repair his treasures, and passed on Pangu's Nine Forms of Sky Splitting.
• Hongjun told Yuanshi that a person destined to aid the Sect of Enlightenment could join him, while Zhunti complained about Houtu and asked Hongjun to intervene.
• Hongjun agreed to handle Houtu and resolved to openly support Yuanshi and the others against Tongtian and the Interception Sect.
• Qin Hong relaxed in a Spirit Spring with Daji and his three maids while Tongtian watched and regretted failing to protect his son from Yuanshi.
• Tongtian thought of his wife Meng'er, and a mysterious force struck Golden Ao Island, shattered the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, and severely injured him.

Qin Hong received powerful system rewards after causing a battle between Saints, including a Chaos Vermilion Star Fruit that only Saints could consume. He found Sect Master Tongtian badly injured and brought out the fruit, hoping it would help his father recover.

• Qin Hong felt a force briefly attempt to erase him, then learned the system rewarded him with twenty thousand strands of the Law of Time, the God-Slaying Spear Battle Style, an Origin Shard of Sword Dao Law, and a Chaos Vermilion Star Fruit.
• Qin Hong realized Sect Master Tongtian could consume the fruit because it was fatal to anyone below the Saint realm.
• Qin Hong visited Sect Master Tongtian and found him recovering from a Dao injury, with the Four Swords of Zhu Xian cracked beside him.
• Sect Master Tongtian said Three Lights Divine Water could not heal his Dao injury, while Qin Hong kept quiet about suspecting the damage came from a clash with Hongjun.
• Qin Hong presented the Chaos Vermilion Star Fruit to Sect Master Tongtian, and its immense aura filled the secret chamber.

Qin Hong gave Sect Master Tongtian a Chaos Vermilion Star Fruit and a Sword Dao Law Origin Shard from the Witch Clan Treasure Vault, then offered him hundreds of millions of years of cultivation time through the Law of Time. As Sect Master Tongtian entered seclusion and Qin Hong began cultivating too, Qin Hong anticipated that the figure in Zixiao Palace would intervene in the calamity.

• Qin Hong gave Sect Master Tongtian the Chaos Vermilion Star Fruit, explaining that he had already consumed several Chaos spiritual roots and that the fruit could help heal Sect Master Tongtian’s Dao injuries.
• Qin Hong presented Sect Master Tongtian with an Origin Shard of Sword Dao Law, which Sect Master Tongtian recognized as a powerful source of Sword Dao essence.
• Qin Hong revealed that his Law of Time could grant Sect Master Tongtian several hundred million years of cultivation time.
• Sect Master Tongtian began cultivating with the fruit and shard as Qin Hong surrounded him with the Law of Time, then returned to his own secret chamber to cultivate.
• Qin Hong considered the coming Investiture of the Gods Calamity and concluded that the figure in Zixiao Palace, rather than Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning or Laozi, would be the true threat.

Qin Hong spent thousands of Laws of Time improving his cultivation, mastering battle techniques and formations, and refining his Chaos Bell and God-Slaying Spear. Meanwhile, Great Shang prospered as its war with Xiqi stalled, and Di Xin’s growing power brought him closer to escaping Huoyun Cave.

• Qin Hong used thousands of Laws of Time to cultivate the Primordial Chaos Technique to its third level, refine most of Pangu’s Heart Blood and more of Pangu’s Marrow and Bone, and master the God-Slaying Spear Battle Style’s first five forms.
• Qin Hong comprehended most of the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation and judged that he could sustain it long enough to launch one strike.
• Qin Hong refined the Chaos Bell and God-Slaying Spear down to their final restrictions but could not refine those last restrictions.
• Great Shang and Xiqi continued fighting around Sishui Pass without decisive losses, while the Sect of Enlightenment and Interception Sect stayed out of the war.
• Di Xin and Zhenyuanzi strengthened Great Shang as cultivation spread and schools and technical academies trained its people.
• Di Xin’s merit and providence brought his strength close to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, raising the possibility that he could become a sage and leave Huoyun Cave.

After Great Shang celebrated Wen Zhong’s victory over the Western Rong, Di Xin tasked him with building a new army to prepare for a future war against the Heavenly Court. In Zixiao Palace, Hongjun sought to use Minghe as a piece against Houtu and offered him a path forward.

• Di Xin welcomed Wen Zhong’s victorious army to Chaoge and ordered three days of celebration.
• Di Xin assigned Wen Zhong to recruit and train a new army instead of sending him to Sishui Pass.
• Wen Zhong recruited five million soldiers and sought Zhenyuanzi’s help to teach them cultivation and advanced weapons.
• Hongjun concluded that the four sages alone might not be enough to oppose the Human Race and the Interception Sect, and decided to use Minghe against Houtu.
• Hongjun summoned Minghe from the Endless Blood Sea, reminded him that Houtu had hindered his path to sainthood, and promised to show him a clear path.

Hongjun guided Ancestor Minghe to establish the Asura World, helping him attain sainthood and prompting him to declare war on Houtu and the Underworld. Qin Hong answered Minghe’s challenge by threatening to kill him, leaving the primordial world stunned.

• Hongjun told Ancestor Minghe to establish an Asura World and its order to earn Heavenly Dao merit, while hinting that Minghe should oppose Houtu after attaining sainthood.
• Ancestor Minghe appointed leaders for the Asura race, and the Eye of Heavenly Dao recognized the Asura World and sent down merit that allowed him to become a saint.
• Ancestor Minghe accused Houtu of taking half the ghosts from his Blood Sea and declared that the Asura race and the Underworld would remain enemies.
• On Golden Ao Island, Qin Hong heard Minghe’s declaration, and Tongtian urged him to handle the challenge against Houtu.
• Qin Hong publicly called Minghe an old dog and threatened that the day Minghe attained sainthood would be the day he turned to ash.

Qin Hong suspected Hongjun had helped Minghe become a Saint to weaken the Interception Sect, then rushed to the Endless Blood Sea to stand up for Houtu. Houtu brutally overwhelmed Minghe, who fled toward the Blood Sea after threatening to attack the Underworld.

• Qin Hong suspected Hongjun had guided Minghe's ascension and set out for the Endless Blood Sea, believing the Interception Sect still had three Saints even without Houtu.
• Houtu confronted Minghe over his provocation, while Minghe accused her of taking half the Endless Blood Sea's souls and obstructing his path to the Dao.
• Qin Hong publicly declared that he would deal with Minghe for attacking his wife, making Houtu blush before she attacked Minghe.
• Houtu knocked Abi and Yuantu from Minghe's hands and beat him across the sky above the Blood Sea.
• Minghe threatened to destroy the Underworld if Houtu left it, but Houtu blocked his escape and struck at him, forcing him to flee toward the Endless Blood Sea.

Qin Hong and Houtu confronted Ancestor Minghe after he fled toward the Blood Sea, and Qin Hong overwhelmed him before killing him. The newly ascended Saint died less than two hours after becoming one, as heaven and earth mourned his fall.

• Qin Hong blocked Ancestor Minghe’s escape, and he and Houtu joined forces to attack him.
• Qin Hong sent Ancestor Minghe’s twin swords flying and severely wounded him with one strike.
• Qin Hong kicked and mocked Ancestor Minghe while asking Houtu whether she had missed him.
• Qin Hong let Ancestor Minghe go, then struck him with the God-Slaying Spear as he fled toward the Blood Sea and killed him.

After Saint Minghe was defeated, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning sought Lu Ya and tried to recruit him into the Sect of Enlightenment. He urged Lu Ya to use the Investiture of the Gods Calamity to revive the Demon Clan, leaving Lu Ya tempted but still weighing the risks.

• Saint Minghe re-formed his body in the Endless Blood Sea and cursed Qin Hong and Houtu, but dared not confront them again.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning watched Minghe’s defeat, resolved to use the Nine Forms of Sky Splitting against Qin Hong, and went to find the person Hongjun had indicated.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning found Lu Ya cultivating in a cave dwelling and invited him to join the Sect of Enlightenment.
• Lu Ya hesitated, citing his humble origins, but Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning revealed that he was Di Jun’s tenth son and the only surviving Golden Crow prince.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning promised to help Lu Ya restore the Demon Clan’s status if he joined the Sect of Enlightenment and took part in the calamity.
• Lu Ya recalled Di Jun’s warning to avoid calamity, but considered the opportunity to improve the Demon Clan’s fortunes.

Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning persuaded Lu Ya to join the Sect of Enlightenment as its Vice Leader, citing the Dao Ancestor’s approval of the Demon Clan’s revival. After Guangchengzi challenged Lu Ya’s appointment, Lu Ya defeated him with the Immortal-Slaying Gourd but spared his life.

• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning told Lu Ya that the Dao Ancestor approved the Demon Clan’s revival and urged him to join the Sect of Enlightenment.
• Lu Ya joined the Sect of Enlightenment, and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning appointed him Vice Leader.
• Guangchengzi challenged Lu Ya’s appointment and asked him to prove his strength in a spar.
• Guangchengzi attacked with the Sky-Reversing Seal, but Lu Ya bound him with the Immortal-Slaying Gourd and nearly beheaded him.
• Lu Ya spared Guangchengzi, who accepted his position and apologized, leaving the Sect of Enlightenment’s disciples astonished.

Lu Ya joined the Sect of Enlightenment and inspired its disciples to prepare for revenge against the Interception Sect. Five years later, as Xiqi’s forces weakened at Sishui Pass, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning sent Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun and Li Jinzha to Chentang Pass, where Li Jing welcomed his son and told him to stop cultivating.

• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning revealed Lu Ya’s noble origins and strength, prompting the Sect of Enlightenment disciples to flatter him.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning urged the Sect of Enlightenment to repay the Interception Sect, and its disciples vowed to attack.
• Five years passed as Great Shang wore down Xiqi’s forces at Sishui Pass while strengthening its army and the Dragon Clan’s troops.
• Bo Yikao asked Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning for help, and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning promised to send aid.
• Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun brought Li Jinzha to Chentang Pass, where Li Jing welcomed his son and told him not to return to cultivation.