Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa feels a connection to the Human Race after Qin Hong's revelation, believing it to be her next cultivation path.
• Qin Hong shares the future of the Demon Clan and Witch Clan with Nuwa, revealing Hongjun's scheme.
• Nuwa learns that Qin Hong is from the future and understands the current time period.
• Qin Hong and Nuwa discuss their next steps, with Qin Hong planning to gather more power and control the fragments of the Jade Plate of Creation.

Character Developments

• Nuwa begins to believe Qin Hong's claims and develops feelings for him, no longer treating him coldly.
• Qin Hong's acting skills move Nuwa, and she starts to see him as a potential partner.
• Nuwa becomes more determined to save her brother and the Demon Clan, despite the challenges.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Nuwa's growing belief in Qin Hong's words and her feelings for him suggest that their relationship is predestined.
• Power dynamics: Qin Hong's plan to gather more power and control the fragments of the Jade Plate of Creation highlights the importance of strength in their struggle against Hongjun.
• Scheming and strategy: Both Qin Hong and Nuwa recognize the need for careful planning and strategy to outmaneuver Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa's relationship evolves from cold and distant to one of mutual understanding and affection.
• Qin Hong's acting skills and sincerity move Nuwa, leading her to develop feelings for him.
• Nuwa and Qin Hong discuss their plans and concerns, working together to find a way to save Fuxi and the Demon Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa and Qin Hong decide to keep a low profile and strengthen their powers before confronting Saint Hongjun.
• Nuwa agrees to let Qin Hong live with her, but he must act as her servant to maintain appearances.
• Qin Hong gathers information about the Primordial Era's power dynamics and discovers that he's one of the strongest Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
• Qin Hong regains his cultivation speed and breaks through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, but feels weak compared to his past self.

Character Developments

• Nuwa becomes more accepting of Qin Hong's presence and their relationship deepens.
• Qin Hong adapts to his new identity and gains respect from others due to his association with Nuwa.
• Qin Hong misses his past power and treasures, motivating him to find new ones in the Primordial Era.

Significant Themes

• The importance of keeping a low profile and building strength before confronting powerful enemies.
• The role of identity and reputation in the Primordial Era's society.
• Qin Hong's struggle with his reduced power and his desire to regain his former strength.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Qin Hong's relationship evolves, with Nuwa becoming more comfortable with Qin Hong's presence and affection.
• Qin Hong interacts with various powerful beings in the Primordial Era, gathering information and gaining respect as Nuwa's servant.
• Qin Hong communicates with the system, but it's currently in a reboot state, leaving him to rely on his own resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong plans to gather treasures from Mount Buzhou before the Witch-Demon Calamity.
• He seeks Nuwa's help to obtain the Innate Gourd Vine and its seven Innate Supreme Treasure-level gourds.
• Fuxi joins them in their search. They find a pool with the Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Divine Beads, which Qin Hong retrieves.
• After taking the beads, a twelve-grade White Lotus of Purity emerges from the pool, and the water begins to transform into Three Lights Divine Water.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong shows ambition and careful planning in his treasure-hunting endeavor.
• Nuwa exhibits eagerness and determination when presented with the opportunity to obtain powerful treasures.
• Fuxi, Qin Hong's brother-in-law, joins the search, demonstrating his protective nature towards Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Greed: Qin Hong's desire for power and treasures drives the plot, while Nuwa's eagerness for the Innate Supreme Treasures highlights the theme of greed.
• Karmic Ties and Consequences: The karmic entanglement surrounding the Innate Gourd Vine and its treasures foreshadows potential consequences and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa: Qin Hong teases Nuwa, but she remains resistant to his advances. They work together to find the Innate Gourd Vine.
• Qin Hong and Fuxi: Qin Hong welcomes Fuxi's help in their treasure hunt, acknowledging his strength. Fuxi joins them without hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong, Nuwa, and Fuxi find the gourd vine, an Innate Spiritual Root, on Mount Buzhou after ten years of searching.
• The gourd vine has seven gourds, each an Innate Supreme Treasure, and is surrounded by Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.
• Other powerful cultivators, including the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, Tai Yi, Zhunti, Jieyin, Zhenyuanzi, and Hong Yun, arrive, attracted by the gourd vine's karma.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong's excitement and relief at finding the gourd vine turn to concern as more powerful cultivators arrive.
• Nuwa protects Qin Hong from Fuxi's wrath, indirectly revealing their relationship to Fuxi.
• Fuxi, overwhelmed by his sister-complex, struggles to accept Qin Hong's relationship with Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Fate: The gourd vine's appearance draws cultivators fated to it, suggesting a predetermined destiny.
• Power Dynamics: The arrival of other powerful cultivators threatens Qin Hong's plans to monopolize the treasure, highlighting the importance of strength and influence in the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa's relationship is revealed to Fuxi, leading to tension and conflict.
• The arrival of other cultivators sets the stage for potential conflict and negotiation over the gourd vine's treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nuwa and Fuxi attend a lecture at Zixiao Palace, where they encounter other cultivators, including Zhunti and Jieyin.
• Zhunti and Jieyin attempt to claim a treasure (a gourd vine) discovered by Nuwa and Fuxi, using the excuse of their region's poverty.
• Nuwa and Fuxi refuse to hand over the treasure, leading to a tense standoff.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning intervenes, claiming the treasure for the Three Pure Ones and insulting the Four Demon Emperors.

Character Developments

• Nuwa and Fuxi display their integrity and determination to protect what they've discovered.
• Zhunti and Jieyin showcase their shamelessness and cunning in trying to claim the treasure.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning reveals his arrogance and disrespect towards the Four Demon Emperors.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desire for power and treasures, as seen in Zhunti, Jieyin, and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning.
• Integrity and determination, demonstrated by Nuwa and Fuxi.
• Respect and disrespect for authority, shown in Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning's actions towards the Four Demon Emperors.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and Fuxi stand united against Zhunti and Jieyin's attempt to claim the treasure.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi side with Nuwa and Fuxi, leading to a standoff between the Two Realms.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning's intervention further escalates the tension, insulting the Four Demon Emperors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A treasure, a gourd vine with seven gourds, appears, causing a stir among the deities.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning (Yuanshi) claims the gourds due to his status as one of the Three Pure Ones, angering Di Jun and Tai Yi.
• Hong Yun, known for his good nature, intervenes, preventing a fight.
• Fuxi and Nuwa, who arrived first, offer to take only three gourds, with the rest to be shared.
• Zhunti and Jieyin request two gourds each, citing their lack of treasures.
• The Three Pure Ones decide to take three gourds each.
• Hong Yun takes one gourd, and Di Jun and Tai Yi take one gourd each.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning shows arrogance and disregard for Di Jun and Tai Yi, leading to tension.
• Hong Yun demonstrates his peacemaking skills and influence among the deities.
• Fuxi and Nuwa show consideration for others, willing to share the treasure.
• Zhunti and Jieyin exhibit unity and assertiveness in requesting treasures.
• The Three Pure Ones display their unity and power dynamics, with Laozi as the leader, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning as the second-in-command, and Tongtian as the most obedient.
• Qin Hong, observing the Three Pure Ones, decides to prevent their future split.

Significant Themes

• Unity vs. Division: The deities initially show unity in wanting to share the treasure, but Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning's arrogance causes tension. Hong Yun's intervention maintains temporary unity.
• Power Dynamics: The Three Pure Ones' interaction highlights their internal power dynamics, with Laozi as the leader and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning as the second-in-command.
• Karmic Connection: Several deities claim a gourd based on their perceived karmic connection to it.

Character Interactions

• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning's arrogance provokes Di Jun and Tai Yi, leading to a tense standoff.
• Hong Yun's intervention shows his influence and peacemaking skills, defusing the tension between Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, Di Jun, and Tai Yi.
• Fuxi and Nuwa show consideration for others, while Zhunti and Jieyin show unity in requesting treasures.
• The Three Pure Ones' interaction highlights their internal dynamics, with Laozi leading and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning showing magnanimity towards Tongtian.
• Qin Hong observes the Three Pure Ones, leading to his decision to prevent their future split.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The immortals present demand gourds based on their perceived needs: Nuwa's side (3), Di Jun and Tai Yi (1), Three Pure Ones (3), Zhunti and Jieyin (2), Hong Yun and Zhenyuanzi (1).
• There are only seven gourds, leading to a dispute.
• Zhunti accuses Fuxi and Nuwa of being greedy for wanting three gourds.
• Fuxi defends Qin Hong, claiming he deserves a gourd for finding the treasure.
• Jieyin sarcastically suggests Qin Hong is Nuwa's forbidden plaything, causing others to speculate about their relationship.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong's noble demeanor and handsome appearance catch the attention of the immortals.
• Nuwa feels embarrassed and angry about the speculations but remains silent to protect Qin Hong's plan.
• The Three Pure Ones notice Qin Hong's resemblance to Tongtian and suspect a karmic connection.
• Fuxi becomes enraged by Jieyin's disrespect towards Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• Greed and fairness in distribution of treasures.
• Speculation and rumors about relationships.
• Karmic connections and hidden relationships.

Character Interactions

• Zhunti tries to gain approval by accusing Fuxi and Nuwa.
• Fuxi defends Qin Hong to protect Nuwa's reputation.
• Jieyin's jealousy leads him to make sarcastic remarks about Qin Hong and Nuwa.
• The Three Pure Ones silently observe Qin Hong, noticing his resemblance to Tongtian.
• Fuxi becomes protective of Nuwa and threatens Jieyin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fuxi, enraged by rumors about Nuwa, confronts Zhunti and Jieyin.
• Hong Yun mediates, offering his gourd to Qin Hong, but there are only seven gourds for nine people.
• Qin Hong speaks up, flattering the Three Pure Ones and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, gaining their favor.
• Qin Hong criticizes Zhunti and Jieyin for their shamelessness in seeking Eastern treasures for the West.

Character Developments

• Fuxi: Shows unwavering protectiveness towards Nuwa.
• Qin Hong: Proves himself a skilled speaker, winning favor from powerful figures and criticizing Zhunti and Jieyin.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Initially overconfident, they become anxious and defensive under Qin Hong's criticism.
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning: Recognizes Qin Hong's wisdom and potential.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect among cultivators.
• The struggle for resources and treasures.
• The conflict between the East and West.

Character Interactions

• Fuxi and Qin Hong: Qin Hong defends Nuwa and Fuxi's interests, gaining Fuxi's approval.
• Qin Hong and the powerful figures: Qin Hong's words win him favor from Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, Laozi, Di Jun, and Tai Yi.
• Qin Hong and Zhunti/Jieyin: Qin Hong criticizes Zhunti and Jieyin for their shamelessness, angering them and damaging their reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong exposes Zhunti and Jieyin's intentions, embarrassing them.
• Jieyin attacks Qin Hong, but Qin Hong counters with his Twenty-Four Sea-Calming Divine Beads.
• Both Qin Hong and Jieyin are injured; Jieyin falls from the sky, and Qin Hong is severely injured but survives.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong demonstrates his courage and strength, surviving a Late Grand Unity Golden Immortal's attack despite being only a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• Jieyin shows his ruthlessness and underestimates Qin Hong, leading to his own injury.
• Nuwa reveals her affection for Qin Hong, rushing to his aid.

Significant Themes

• The theme of underestimation, as Qin Hong's low cultivation leads others to underestimate him, only to be surprised by his strength.
• The theme of courage and resilience, as Qin Hong faces a powerful enemy head-on and survives.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong stands up to Zhunti and Jieyin, provoking Jieyin's attack.
• Nuwa and Fuxi rush to Qin Hong's aid after his injury, showing their concern for him.
• Zhunti rushes to help Jieyin after his fall, showing their bond as seniors in the same sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong heavily injures Jieyin, changing everyone's perception of his strength and Nuwa's relationship with him.
• Di Jun offers Qin Hong his gourd spot as a gesture of goodwill, betting on Qin Hong's future potential.
• Qin Hong accepts Di Jun's offer and asks for help if needed in the future.
• Qin Hong asks Zhunti and Jieyin to leave, leading to a tense farewell.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong: Proves his strength and strategic thinking, accepting Di Jun's offer and asserting his position.
• Di Jun: Recognizes Qin Hong's potential and uses a gourd to bet on his future, showing his far-sightedness.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Suffer a humiliating defeat and leave, vowing to remember the event.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances in the Primordial Era.
• The value of potential and future growth (Di Jun's bet on Qin Hong).
• The consequences of underestimating opponents (Zhunti and Jieyin's defeat).

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Di Jun: Di Jun offers Qin Hong his gourd spot, recognizing his potential and seeking an alliance.
• Qin Hong and Zhunti/Jieyin: Qin Hong asks them to leave, leading to a tense farewell and a vow for revenge.
• Qin Hong and Nuwa/Fuxi: Qin Hong's actions strengthen the bond between him and Nuwa, and by extension, Fuxi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Three Pure Ones distribute seven Innate Supreme Treasure Gourds among Qin Hong, Nuwa, Fuxi, Tongtian, and the Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning.
• Qin Hong obtains the Purple Gold, Purple Red, and Purple White Gourds, which have powerful sealing, offensive, and slaying abilities, respectively.
• Nuwa obtains the Purple Green Gourd, which she refines into the Demon Summoning Banner, allowing her to command all demons.
• Fuxi obtains the Purple Black Gourd, whose uses are not yet clear.
• Qin Hong, Nuwa, and Fuxi enter seclusion to refine their gourds. Nuwa and Fuxi make significant progress and reach the peak of their realms.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong values the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd and the Immortal-Slaying Gourd the most for their offensive and defensive capabilities.
• Nuwa successfully refines her gourd into the Demon Summoning Banner, solidifying her leadership among demons.
• Fuxi refines his gourd into a compass with Innate Eight Trigrams patterns, enhancing his path and reaching the peak of his realm.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Innate Supreme Treasures in the cultivation world.
• The significance of refinement and enlightenment in cultivation progress.
• The leadership and ambition of key characters like Qin Hong, Nuwa, and Di Jun.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa's relationship deepens, with Qin Hong holding Nuwa's hand, and Fuxi tacitly accepting it.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss the establishment of the Demon Court, showing their ambition and unity.
• The Three Pure Ones, Hong Yun, and Zhenyuanzi distribute the gourds and leave, showing their impartiality and wisdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss their plan to unify the Demon Clan, with Nuwa and Fuxi already implicitly supporting them.
• They consider Qin Hong, a powerful Grand Unity Golden Immortal, as a potential ally.
• Tai Yi decides to subdue Kunpeng, the powerful leader of the Northern Darkness, to prevent future troubles and gain control of that region.
• Tai Yi travels to the Northern Darkness and defeats Kunpeng, who then submits to Di Jun and Tai Yi.
• The Three Pure Ones, on Qilin Cliff, discuss the current state of the Primordial Era, noting the growing power of the Demon Clan and other factions.

Character Developments

• Di Jun and Tai Yi show their strategic thinking and ambition in unifying the Demon Clan.
• Tai Yi demonstrates his power and decisiveness in subduing Kunpeng.
• Kunpeng, though powerful, is defeated and submits to Di Jun and Tai Yi.
• The Three Pure Ones advance in their cultivation, nearing Sainthood.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for dominance among different factions in the Primordial Era.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Characters strive for higher cultivation levels and greater influence.
• Loyalty and Submission: Characters must decide whether to support Di Jun and Tai Yi or face consequences.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi discuss their plans and strategies, showing their unity and shared vision.
• Tai Yi confronts and defeats Kunpeng, leading to Kunpeng's submission.
• The Three Pure Ones discuss the current state of the Primordial Era, highlighting the growing power of various factions.

Key Plot Points

• The Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, and Tongtian) express their desire to become Saints and achieve immortality.
• Qin Hong refines the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd and the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, reaching the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• Hongjun announces the opening of Zixiao Palace for the third sermon, signaling the impending Witch-Demon Calamity.
• Qin Hong, Nuwa, and Fuxi, along with the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, and Tai Yi, gather outside Zixiao Palace to listen to the sermon.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong's cultivation progresses smoothly due to his reincarnation, allowing him to contend with peak Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
• Nuwa shows affection towards Qin Hong, causing Fuxi's displeasure.
• The Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, and Tai Yi acknowledge Qin Hong's presence and greet him respectfully.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Sainthood and immortality drives the actions of the Three Pure Ones and other characters.
• The Witch-Demon Calamity looms, with the third sermon marking its official beginning.
• Qin Hong's reincarnation and unique abilities set him apart from other cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa express affection towards each other, causing Fuxi's displeasure.
• The Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, and Tai Yi greet Qin Hong respectfully, acknowledging his presence.
• Various Great Powers observe Qin Hong's interactions with the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun, and Tai Yi, speculating about his background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong's identity and relationship with Nuwa spark controversy among Great Powers.
• A Great Power challenges Qin Hong, attempting to suppress him with his aura.
• Zhurong, one of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, arrives and intervenes, mocking the Great Power and encouraging Qin Hong to fight.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong remains calm and assertive, claiming Nuwa as his wife-to-be.
• The Great Power challenging Qin Hong underestimates him and seeks to humiliate him.
• Zhurong displays confidence and arrogance, typical of the Ancestral Witches.

Significant Themes

• Status and reputation in the cultivation world.
• The power dynamics between cultivators of different levels.
• The unique culture and behavior of the Ancestral Witches.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and the Great Power: Qin Hong remains composed, while the Great Power attempts to intimidate him.
• Qin Hong and Zhurong: Zhurong shows camaraderie with Qin Hong, encouraging him to fight.
• The Great Powers and Nuwa: They gossip about Nuwa's relationship with Qin Hong, some jealous and others skeptical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhurong, the Ancestral Witch of Fire, is eager for a fight and threatens to join a brewing conflict between Qin Hong and Daoist Huang Shi.
• Dijiang, the Ancestral Witch of Space and leader of the Ancestral Witches, intervenes and stops Zhurong.
• Qin Hong and Daoist Huang Shi fight, with Qin Hong demonstrating immense power, matching Daoist Huang Shi's late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal strength.
• Qin Hong defeats Daoist Huang Shi, who flees the Thirty-Third Heaven.
• Qin Hong declares his intention to marry Nuwa and asks who approves or opposes.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong: Shows exceptional strength, matching a late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and gains respect from other Great Powers.
• Daoist Huang Shi: Initially confident, he is humbled and defeated by Qin Hong, suffering severe injuries and losing face.
• Zhurong: Reveals his belligerent nature and fear of Dijiang, showing a shift in his character from fearless to cautious.
• Dijiang: Demonstrates authority over Zhurong, showing his leadership role among the Ancestral Witches.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strength of characters influences their status and respect from others, as seen in Qin Hong's rise and Daoist Huang Shi's fall.
• Belligerence vs. Restraint: Zhurong's eagerness for conflict contrasts with Dijiang's restraint, highlighting the importance of balance in power.
• Marriage and Status: Qin Hong's declaration to marry Nuwa emphasizes the political implications of marriage in this context, as it could elevate his status.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong vs. Daoist Huang Shi: Their fight showcases Qin Hong's power and Daoist Huang Shi's overconfidence and subsequent downfall.
• Zhurong vs. Dijiang: Their interaction highlights Dijiang's authority and Zhurong's fear, revealing the power dynamic between them.
• Qin Hong vs. Great Powers: Qin Hong's declaration to marry Nuwa sparks a reaction from the assembled Great Powers, who now view him with more respect and caution.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong's immense strength and unknown origin cause concern among the Great Powers.
• Houtu, an Ancestor Witch, feels a strange connection with Qin Hong upon seeing him.
• Qin Hong publicly addresses Houtu as his 'wife,' causing a stir.
• Zhurong, Houtu's brother, challenges Qin Hong to a fight to test his skills.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong displays confidence and boldness, publicly declaring his feelings for Houtu and engaging in a fight with Zhurong.
• Houtu is initially flustered by Qin Hong's public declaration but remains composed.
• Zhurong, known for his fierce nature, is eager to test Qin Hong's strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and intrigue among the Great Powers and Ancestor Witches.
• Qin Hong's bold and confident nature, challenging societal norms.
• The mysterious connection between Qin Hong and Houtu.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong interacts with Houtu, publicly declaring his feelings for her, causing a stir among the Great Powers.
• Zhurong challenges Qin Hong to a fight, testing his strength and skills.
• Houtu and Xuanming discuss Qin Hong, with Houtu feeling a strange connection to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong and Zhurong engage in a physical battle, surprising all Great Powers as Qin Hong holds his own against the powerful Ancestor Witch.
• Zhurong attempts to test Qin Hong's limits with a full-power strike, which Qin Hong withstands, impressing everyone.
• Qin Hong and Zhurong declare their intent to be friends, raising Qin Hong's status in the Primordial Era.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong demonstrates his formidable physical strength, comparable to an Ancestor Witch at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level, earning respect and admiration.
• Zhurong shows his warlike and straightforward nature, but also his ability to navigate tricky situations.
• Houtu begins to view Qin Hong differently, admiring his strength and considering him as a potential partner.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power are respected and admired in the Primordial Era, influencing relationships and status.
• Friendship and alliances are crucial for survival and growth in this era.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Zhurong clash physically, leading to mutual respect and a declaration of friendship.
• Houtu's initial coldness towards Qin Hong shifts to admiration and consideration.
• Zhurong involves Fuxi and Nuwa in the situation to avoid directly addressing Qin Hong's pursuit of Houtu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hong's inappropriate behavior with Zhurong in front of his wife Nuwa and brother-in-law Fuxi leads to conflict.
• Hongjun begins his third and final sermon in Zixiao Palace, focusing on the path to becoming a Saint.
• Qin Hong experiences profound enlightenment during Hongjun's sermon, causing unusual phenomena.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong: Shows disregard for his wife's feelings, leading to conflict. Demonstrates deep understanding of the Great Dao, surpassing even Saints like the Three Pure Ones.
• Fuxi: Becomes angry and confrontational when he sees Qin Hong's behavior with Zhurong.
• Nuwa: Feels disrespected by Qin Hong's actions and is upset.
• Houtu (Zhurong): Teases Qin Hong and instigates the conflict, showing a playful side.
• Hongjun: Acts under the mandate of the Heavenly Dao, preaching the Dao to those with fate. Notices Qin Hong's unusual enlightenment.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Disregard for Relationships: Qin Hong's disregard for Nuwa's feelings and Fuxi's presence highlights the theme of respect in relationships.
• The Path to Sainthood: Hongjun's sermon focuses on the method to become a Saint, emphasizing the ultimate goal of cultivators.
• Enlightenment and Growth: Qin Hong's profound enlightenment during the sermon demonstrates the potential for growth and understanding of the Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hong and Nuwa: Their relationship is strained due to Qin Hong's behavior with Zhurong.
• Fuxi and Qin Hong: Fuxi confronts Qin Hong about his inappropriate behavior.
• Houtu (Zhurong) and Qin Hong: Houtu teases Qin Hong, leading to the conflict with Fuxi.
• Hongjun and the Great Powers: Hongjun preaches the Dao to the assembled Great Powers, including Qin Hong, who experiences profound enlightenment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun preaches for three thousand years, causing many Great Powers to break through or advance in their cultivation.
• Hongjun decides to take disciples and accepts six: the Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Zhunti, and Jieyin), Nuwa, and two registered disciples (Zhunti and Jieyin).
• Hongjun explains the three methods to prove the Dao and become a Saint: by Force, by Slaying the Three Corpses, or by Merit.
• Hongjun distributes Primordial Violet Qi, a treasure that aids in becoming a Saint, to his six disciples.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Shows his power and influence by merging with the Heavenly Dao and taking disciples. He demonstrates his generosity by giving Primordial Violet Qi to his disciples.
• The Three Pure Ones: Become Hongjun's personal disciples and receive Primordial Violet Qi, securing their path to becoming Saints.
• Nuwa: Accepts Hongjun as her master despite her future plans against him. She also receives Primordial Violet Qi.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Initially jealous of the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, they successfully become registered disciples of Hongjun and receive Primordial Violet Qi.
• Other Great Powers: Display envy and jealousy towards Hongjun's disciples, hoping to gain his favor and receive the last stream of Primordial Violet Qi.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment, as seen in the Great Powers' desire to become Saints and their envy of Hongjun's disciples.
• The importance of destiny and opportunity, as demonstrated by Hongjun's decision to take only six disciples and the Great Powers' realization that they must seize their chances.
• The consequences of one's actions, as shown by Zhunti and Jieyin's shameless behavior and the other Great Powers' regret for not acting more desperately to become disciples.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun interacts with his disciples, accepting them and bestowing upon them Primordial Violet Qi.
• The Great Powers interact with Hongjun, hoping to gain his favor and become his disciples.
• Zhunti and Jieyin interact with Hongjun, initially wailing and begging to become his disciples, then shamelessly flattering him after being accepted.
• The Great Powers interact with each other, displaying envy, jealousy, and regret as they watch Hongjun's disciples receive benefits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, reveals that the final portion of Primordial Violet Qi guarantees ascension to Sainthood.
• He initially offers it to Qin Hong, causing astonishment among the Great Powers.
• Qin Hong declines, surprising everyone, including Hongjun.
• Hongjun then bestows the Primordial Violet Qi on Hong Yun, sparking envy and jealousy among the Great Powers.

Character Developments

• Qin Hong: Shows unexpected wisdom and self-control by declining the Primordial Violet Qi, understanding its potential danger.
• Hong Yun: Receives the Primordial Violet Qi, becoming a target of envy and potential danger due to his lack of power and influence.
• Hongjun: Demonstrates his unpredictability and impartiality in choosing who to bestow the Primordial Violet Qi upon.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The Primordial Violet Qi represents the ultimate power and status, driving the ambition of the Great Powers.
• Jealousy and Envy: The bestowal of the Primordial Violet Qi on Hong Yun sparks intense jealousy and envy among the other Great Powers.
• Selflessness vs. Ambition: Qin Hong's selfless act contrasts with the ambition of others, highlighting the different motivations of the characters.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Qin Hong: Hongjun's offer and Qin Hong's decline reveal a power struggle and Qin Hong's understanding of the situation.
• Qin Hong and the Great Powers: Qin Hong's decision to decline the Primordial Violet Qi earns him favor from the other Great Powers.
• Hong Yun and the Great Powers: Hong Yun's receipt of the Primordial Violet Qi draws envy and potential danger from the other Great Powers.