Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi collects the Innate Gourd Vine and seven precious gourds, then returns to his water mansion.
• The Demon Clan establishes the Heavenly Court, with Di Jun and Tai Yi as leaders, marking their peak influence.
• Xuan Wazi receives a system quest to infiltrate the Heavenly Court's treasury, 'borrow' treasures, and leave a gift.
• He successfully infiltrates, takes high-quality spiritual materials and Innate Spiritual Treasures, and leaves a mischievous message before escaping undetected.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his cunning, stealth, and audacity by infiltrating the Heavenly Court's treasury and leaving a mocking message.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi show their might and authority by establishing the Heavenly Court but also reveal their anger and frustration when they discover Xuan Wazi's theft.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources in the Primordial Era, with the Demon Clan's establishment of the Heavenly Court and Xuan Wazi's infiltration highlighting the chaos and competition.
• The theme of transformation and adaptability, shown through Xuan Wazi's use of the Chaos Bead and the Heavenly Secret Concealment Mask to infiltrate the Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the Heavenly Court, specifically its treasury, demonstrating his ability to outwit and outmaneuver his opponents.
• Di Jun and Tai Yi interact with the Heavenly Court's personnel, showing their authority and anger when they discover Xuan Wazi's theft.

Chapter Summary: “Immortals Slay Their Corpses, the Dao Ancestor Hesitates”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Several thousand years pass after the Demon Race establishes the Heavenly Court. Xuan Wazi stabilizes his Late-stage Grand Unity cultivation, refines his treasures, studies the Great Dao of Strength, and observes the growing conflict between the Witch and Demon Tribes.
• Hongjun announces the second lecture at the Purple Cloud Palace, focused on the Quasi-Saint path and the method of severing the Three Corpses.
• Xuan Wazi again reaches the palace first and retains the foremost cushion. Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud follow, while Jieyin and Zhunti remain in the second row.
• Hongjun teaches how to identify and sever the Good Corpse, Evil Corpse, and Obsession Corpse through Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Laozi successfully severs his Good Corpse and becomes a Quasi-Saint. Yuanshi then severs his Evil Corpse and reaches the same realm.
• Di Jun also succeeds in severing his Good Corpse with the help of the River Diagram and Luo Script, while Taiyi makes major progress but does not break through.
• Hundreds of powerful cultivators successfully sever one corpse, creating a spectacular wave of Quasi-Saint breakthroughs throughout the palace.
• Xuan Wazi receives a system quest instructing him to make Tongtian question Hongjun about the relative strength of the Primordial Unity path and the Quasi-Saint path.
• Xuan Wazi secretly influences Tongtian by reminding him that Pangu and the Chaos Demon Gods relied on their own strength rather than external treasures or corpse-severing techniques.
• After the lecture, Tongtian asks Hongjun which path is superior. Hongjun hesitates before vaguely answering that both paths can ultimately lead to Sainthood and that neither is superior.
• The hesitation undermines the confidence of the newly advanced Quasi-Saints and plants doubt about the path they have chosen.
• Xuan Wazi completes the quest, receiving the imitation Yin Yang Mirror, Pangu’s Essence Blood, and a boost to the Great Perfection of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.
• He then invites Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud to discuss the differences between Primordial Unity and Quasi-Sainthood, further weakening the influence of Hongjun’s lecture.

2. Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi: Becomes increasingly committed to proving the Dao through strength rather than relying on the Three Corpses. He demonstrates strategic manipulation by using Tongtian to expose Hongjun’s uncertainty. His cultivation rises to the Great Perfection of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.
• Tongtian: His competitive anxiety over the other breakthroughs transforms into renewed confidence in the pure, self-reliant Primordial Unity path. He becomes the public challenger to Hongjun’s explanation.
• Laozi: Calmly severs his Good Corpse and enters Quasi-Sainthood, maintaining his serene and detached nature.
• Yuanshi: Severs his Evil Corpse and becomes a Quasi-Saint, displaying pride and satisfaction in the clarity and legitimacy of his Dao.
• Di Jun: Advances into Quasi-Sainthood, strengthened by the fortune of the Heavenly Court and his imperial destiny.
• Taiyi: Fails to break through immediately but gains significant insight through the Chaos Bell, moving close to Quasi-Sainthood.
• Hongjun: His normally emotionless authority briefly falters when confronted with the comparison between the two cultivation paths. His ambiguous response reveals that the Quasi-Saint path may not be unquestionably superior.
• The newly advanced Quasi-Saints: Their initial joy and pride are replaced by uncertainty after Hongjun’s hesitation and noncommittal answer.

3. Significant Themes

• Shortcut versus true cultivation: Severing the Three Corpses offers a rapid route to greater power, but Xuan Wazi and Tongtian question whether it sacrifices purity and long-term potential.
• Self-reliance and inner strength: The Primordial Unity path is presented as relying solely on one’s own Dao and strength, following the example of Pangu and the Chaos Demon Gods.
• Authority and doubt: Hongjun’s hesitation weakens the unquestioned authority of the Dao Ancestor and encourages others to reconsider the foundations of his teachings.
• The danger of external reliance: The need for suitable spiritual treasures in corpse-severing suggests that the Quasi-Saint method depends partly on external objects rather than purely on personal comprehension.
• Influence and manipulation: Xuan Wazi subtly guides Tongtian’s thoughts, showing that ideological influence can be as powerful as direct combat.
• The hidden cost of rapid advancement: Even successful breakthroughs may carry dangers that are not immediately visible, foreshadowing problems with the Three Corpses path.

4. Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and Tongtian: Xuan Wazi privately challenges Tongtian to compare corpse-severing with the strength-based Primordial Unity path. Tongtian accepts the idea and publicly questions Hongjun.
• Tongtian and Hongjun: Tongtian directly asks which cultivation path is stronger. Hongjun’s hesitant, vague answer creates tension and doubt throughout the hall.
• The Three Pure Ones: Laozi and Yuanshi successfully advance, while Tongtian remains outside the Quasi-Saint path and instead embraces the pursuit of pure strength.
• Xuan Wazi and the newly advanced Quasi-Saints: Xuan Wazi observes their confidence collapse after Hongjun’s answer, then deliberately invites several allies to discuss the two paths, deepening the divide.
• Xuan Wazi, Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud: They leave together to continue discussing the Dao, symbolizing the formation of a group interested in questioning or surpassing Hongjun’s prescribed path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi, Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud discuss various methods of attaining the Dao in a secret meeting.
• Xuan Wazi presents four main methods: severing the Three Corpses, Dao of Merit, Incense and Vow Power, and Dao of Strength.
• He also introduces a novel concept: the Dao of Worlds, where one opens a complete world to aid in attaining the Dao.

Character Developments

• Tongtian becomes more determined to follow the Dao of Strength or the Dao of Worlds.
• Nuwa considers forging a unique path using her Laws of Creation.
• Red Cloud feels overwhelmed and uncertain about his path forward.
• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his wisdom and persuasiveness, guiding the others in their Dao paths.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Hunyuan and the quest for freedom.
• The importance of choosing one's own path and the dangers of relying on external objects or forces.
• The immense difficulty and uncertainty of attaining the Dao.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi serves as a mentor and guide, helping the others analyze their paths.
• Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud share their thoughts and reservations about the different methods of attaining the Dao.
• The four express gratitude to Xuan Wazi for his guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three Dao Ancestors (Tongtian, Nuwa, and Red Cloud) return to their cultivation grounds after their discussion, while Xuan Wazi continues wandering the Primordial World, leaving behind legends with his "Myriad Transformations" and "Great Dao Admonition" abilities.
• After several thousand years, Dao Ancestor Hongjun announces the third lecture at the Purple Cloud Palace, focusing on the Saint's Dao, particularly the method of severing the Three Corpses.
• Xuan Wazi, during the lecture, exposes the critical drawbacks Hongjun had concealed in the method of severing the Three Corpses, causing an uproar among the attendees and provoking Hongjun's fury.
• After completing his mission, Xuan Wazi's cultivation is raised to the early Primordial Golden Immortal realm, and he gains the Innate Spiritual Treasure 'Soul Suppressing Pagoda' and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi: Becomes the first Primordial Golden Immortal, gains new treasures, and further cements his reputation as a "Not Being a Person."
• Hongjun: Admits the truth about the method of severing the Three Corpses after being exposed by Xuan Wazi, causing the Immortal Path's fortune to plummet and provoking his utmost fury.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Saint's Dao and the challenges and hidden dangers associated with it.
• The consequences of concealing crucial information and the exposure of such deceit.
• The power dynamics and interactions among the Primordial World's great figures.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and Hongjun: Xuan Wazi exposes Hongjun's concealment, provoking his fury and frustration, while Hongjun attempts to maintain his dignity and control.
• Xuan Wazi and the Quasi-Saints: Xuan Wazi's actions cause the Quasi-Saints to question their paths and the validity of the method of severing the Three Corpses.
• The attendees of the Purple Cloud Palace: The revelation causes an uproar among the attendees, with some feeling relieved, others outraged, and still others grateful or admiring of Xuan Wazi's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun reappears after his lecture, distributing Primordial Violet Qi to eight individuals, including Xuan Wazi, Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Hong Yun.
• Hongjun offers discipleship to Xuan Wazi, Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti. Xuan Wazi, Tongtian, and Nuwa refuse, while the others accept.
• Hongjun merges with the Heavenly Dao, leaving behind spiritual treasures on the Treasure Distribution Cliff.
• Xuan Wazi uses a space-folding technique to reach the Treasure Distribution Cliff first and plunders all the treasures, enraging the other Primordial Era powers.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Shows his cold and indifferent side, reveals his plan to merge with the Heavenly Dao, and distributes treasures before disappearing.
• Xuan Wazi: Refuses Hongjun's offer of discipleship, plunders the treasures from the Treasure Distribution Cliff, and provokes the wrath of the other powers.
• Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti: Accept Hongjun's offer of discipleship, with Tongtian and Nuwa doing so nominally.

Significant Themes

• The uncertainty and danger of the path to sainthood, as seen in the Primordial Violet Qi's potential trap.
• The conflict between individual freedom and the constraints of destiny, exemplified by Xuan Wazi's refusal of discipleship.
• The consequences of greed and ambition, shown in the chaos and anger caused by Xuan Wazi's treasure plundering.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun interacts with the eight individuals, offering them discipleship and distributing treasures.
• Xuan Wazi interacts with Hongjun, refusing his offer of discipleship and later provoking the wrath of the other powers by plundering the treasures.
• The other powers interact with each other, expressing their anger and frustration at Xuan Wazi's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi takes all treasures from Treasure Distribution Cliff, causing distress among mighty figures.
• Sect Master Tongtian and Xuan Wazi leave together; Tongtian performs a Dao salute to Xuan Wazi.
• Xuan Wazi shares insights about the Heaven-Opening Merit and the path to Hunyuan Grand Unity.
• Xuan Wazi's cultivation increases to Mid Stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal due to system rewards.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun, in Zixiao Palace, expresses anger towards Xuan Wazi's actions and plans to counter him.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi: Shows wisdom and understanding of the Heaven-Opening Merit, guides Tongtian, and gains a cultivation boost.
• Sect Master Tongtian: Becomes determined to follow Xuan Wazi's guidance towards the Dao of Strength.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Expresses displeasure with Xuan Wazi's actions and plans to counter him in the Primordial chess game.

Significant Themes

• The path to sainthood and the Heaven-Opening Merit.
• The conflict between Xuan Wazi's actions and the Heavenly Dao's predetermined fate.
• The Primordial chess game and the role of anomalies like Xuan Wazi.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and Tongtian: Xuan Wazi guides Tongtian towards the Dao of Strength, enhancing their bond.
• Xuan Wazi and Hongjun: Tension builds as Hongjun expresses anger towards Xuan Wazi's actions, setting up a potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi returns to his dojo, Carefree Residence, after his adventures at Zixiao Palace.
• He discovers that the Treasure Distribution Cliff he obtained is a massive Chaos Primordial Stone.
• The system reveals that Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao Sage, has been aware of Xuan Wazi's existence since he entered the Primordial Era.
• Xuan Wazi learns that his previous actions were only possible due to the system's guidance and the Chaos Bead's abilities, and he was constantly walking a fine line.
• Hong Yun, Nuwa, and Tongtian approach Carefree Residence to discuss the Primordial Violet Qi with Xuan Wazi.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi: Initially proud and boastful about his recent exploits, he becomes fearful and discouraged upon learning the truth about Hongjun's awareness. However, he quickly regains his composure and decides to continue "causing trouble" within the limits set by the system.
• The System: It reveals its true role in guiding Xuan Wazi and teaches him about the boundaries he must respect. It also expresses its satisfaction with Xuan Wazi's understanding and willingness to follow its guidance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of limited freedom and the consequences of pushing boundaries is further explored. Xuan Wazi learns that while he can cause trouble, he must do so within the limits set by the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun.
• The theme of the system's guidance and manipulation is reinforced. The system reveals that it has been guiding Xuan Wazi's actions and helping him exploit loopholes in the Heavenly Dao's rules.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and the System: Their interaction reveals the system's true role and its influence over Xuan Wazi's actions. Despite the system's revelations, Xuan Wazi remains eager to continue causing trouble, albeit within the limits set by the system.
• Xuan Wazi and the visitors (Hong Yun, Nuwa, Tongtian): Their impending arrival sets the stage for another round of "discussing the Dao" and exchanging insights, hinting at further interactions and potential conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi hosts three guests (Old Ancestor Hong Yun, Nuwa, and Sect Master Tongtian) to discuss the Primordial Violet Qi.
• Xuan Wazi reveals the hidden dangers of using the Violet Qi as a foundation for achieving sainthood, warning that it could lead to becoming a 'lackey' of the Heavenly Dao.
• He suggests alternative ways to utilize the Violet Qi, such as drawing inspiration from its laws and using it to accept merit or temper one's own path.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi: Shows his wisdom and concern for his peers by warning them about the Violet Qi's trap and providing guidance on how to use it beneficially.
• Old Ancestor Hong Yun: Realizes the scheming behind the Violet Qi and decides to use it cautiously, understanding that his fortune lies elsewhere.
• Nuwa: Understands that using the Violet Qi directly would limit her Dao of Creation's potential and decides to use it to accept merit for her laws.
• Tongtian: Resolves not to become a 'shackled' Sage and decides to use the Violet Qi to temper his Way of the Sword.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding the true nature of opportunities and their potential consequences.
• The value of freedom and independence in pursuing one's path.
• The role of wisdom and guidance in avoiding pitfalls and making informed decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi guides and advises his guests, revealing his depth of knowledge and care for their well-being.
• The guests listen attentively to Xuan Wazi's counsel, appreciating his wisdom and honesty.
• The guests share their thoughts and concerns with Xuan Wazi, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi, after seeing off guests, embarks on a quest to map the Primordial Era, marking 81 resource locations.
• He continues mapping various innate and acquired spiritual materials, hidden spiritual vein nodes, and potential spiritual root growth sites, setting up arrays for protection and gathering.
• After completing the quest, he receives rewards, including Heavenly Dao Merit and Unfilial Points.
• Xuan Wazi reviews his attributes and resources, finding he has over 1.47 million Unfilial Points.
• He decides to browse the system store to spend his points.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi's cultivation as a mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal becomes increasingly stable and flawless through practical applications and "exchanges."
• He demonstrates his resourcefulness, determination, and strategic thinking in mapping the Primordial Era and setting up arrays.
• Xuan Wazi shows satisfaction and excitement in his growing resources and points, indicating his ambition and greed for power.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Xuan Wazi's cultivation becomes more stable, and he gains new insights and abilities.
• Resource Acquisition and Management: Xuan Wazi focuses on mapping and acquiring resources, demonstrating his strategic planning and long-term thinking.
• Ambition and Greed: Xuan Wazi's excitement over his growing resources and points highlights his ambition and greed for power.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the system, which provides him with quests, rewards, and the store interface.
• Although not present in this chapter, Xuan Wazi's interactions with other characters (like Hong Yun, Nuwa, and Tongtian) are implied through his thoughts and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi discovers the System's shop, which contains a vast array of items from the mortal realm to Primordial Supreme Treasures.
• He browses through various categories, finding items like the Innate Ren Water Flat Peach, Taiji Diagram, and even a World Seed.
• He decides to purchase the Innate Formation Dao Enlightenment (Complete) and Chaos Alchemy Technique (Full Text), spending all his points and going into debt.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal state of mind but is still amazed by the scale of the System's shop.
• He shows a preference for practical and unique items, rather than just high-grade treasures.
• He becomes the first user to take a loan from the System, indicating a shift in his relationship with the System.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and variety of the System's shop reflect the System's power and resources.
• The theme of debt and interest introduces a new dynamic to Xuan Wazi's relationship with the System, potentially leading to more risky behaviors.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the System, which provides him with information about the items and even offers him a loan.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Xuan Wazi's decision to go into debt hints at potential future interactions as he seeks to repay his debt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi incurs debt from the system due to a loan.
• He visits a Witch Tribe village to earn back points by helping them and taking rewards.
• He improves the quality of Witch Medicine using formations and takes a third of it.
• He encounters a fierce beast stealing a "Blood Jade Marrow" and kills it, taking both the beast's materials and the jade.
• He earns 30,000 Unfilial Points and reduces his debt to -392,157 points.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his strategic thinking and opportunistic nature.
• He shows his ability to use formations and his combat skills.
• He proves his willingness to take risks for rewards.

Significant Themes

• Xuan Wazi's debt and his efforts to repay it.
• The system's "black-hearted" loan terms.
• The Witch Tribe's straightforward nature and their need for natural treasures.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the Witch Tribe, helping them and taking rewards.
• He doesn't engage in direct combat with the Witch Tribe but uses formations and stealth to his advantage.
• He shows no remorse for taking the Witch Medicine, considering it an "equivalent exchange."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi continues to help Witch Tribe tribes, using formations and alchemy to gain resources.
• He starts refining pills with varying degrees of success, creating stimulants and basic healing pills.
• Houtu, an Ancestral Witch, appears and notices Xuan Wazi's actions. She expresses interest in his pills.
• Xuan Wazi and Houtu agree to a long-term cooperation: he will provide pills, and the Witch Tribe will supply him with spiritual materials.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi improves his alchemy skills and gains recognition from an Ancestral Witch.
• Houtu shows understanding and appreciation for Xuan Wazi's help to her tribe.

Significant Themes

• Karma and destiny: Xuan Wazi's actions create connections and opportunities.
• The power of alchemy: Xuan Wazi's pills can significantly benefit the Witch Tribe.
• Resource exchange: Both parties gain from the agreed cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and Houtu: They establish a cooperative relationship, with Houtu showing trust in Xuan Wazi's skills.
• Xuan Wazi and the Witch Tribe: His actions help the tribes, deepening his connection with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi sets up a pill-refining operation in a secluded valley on Mount Buzhou.
• He refines various pills using materials provided by the Witch Tribe, improving his skills and earning Unfilial Points.
• His pills gain popularity among the Witch Tribe, leading to increased strength and internal competition.
• Xuan Wazi successfully refines 'Crimson Sun Blood Melting Pills,' attracting the attention of the Demon Clan.
• He pays off his debt, and the system rewards him with a free Attribute Point.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi becomes more motivated and focused on pill refining, improving his skills significantly.
• The Witch Tribe members become more enthusiastic about providing materials and exchanging them for pills, leading to internal competition.
• Di Jun, the Demon Clan's ruler, senses the anomaly caused by Xuan Wazi's pill refining and decides to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The power of pill refining and its impact on the balance of strength between the Demon Clan and the Witch Tribe.
• The cycle of debt repayment and the consequences of clearing it.
• The vastness and opportunities of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with Ancestral Witch Houtu and various Witch Tribe members, exchanging materials for pills.
• Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi discuss the growing threat of the Witch Tribe and Xuan Wazi.
• Xuan Wazi's actions attract the attention of Di Jun, setting the stage for potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi leaves the valley, feeling the increased flow of Primordial Chaos Magic Power.
• He senses an impending storm between the Heavenly Court and the land.
• The Heavenly Dao announces Di Jun's Heavenly Marriage to Xi He and Chang Xi, inviting Nuwa to preside.
• The system issues an unethical mission, 'Breaking Up the Happy Couple', with substantial rewards, including an Innate Supreme Treasure and Innate Enlightenment Tea (99 cubic meters).

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi exhibits his divine sense at the mid-stage of Hunyuan Golden Immortal.
• He shows his mischievous and opportunistic nature when accepting the system's mission.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between the Heavenly Court and other factions.
• The system's unethical missions and their rewards, reflecting its chaotic and generous nature.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the system, negotiating and accepting the mission.
• He plans to interfere with Di Jun's Heavenly Marriage, setting up a conflict with the Heavenly Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lunar Star goddesses Xi He and Chang Xi are playing Go, discussing their impending Heavenly Marriage with Di Jun.
• Di Jun (disguised as Xuan Wazi) arrives, acting overbearing and disrespectful, angering the sisters.
• He threatens them and tries to touch Xi He, causing them to erupt in anger and refuse the marriage.
• Di Jun leaves, vowing to settle the matter later.
• Xi He and Chang Xi decide to seek Nuwa's help to cancel the Heavenly Marriage.

Character Developments

• Xi He and Chang Xi: Initially melancholic about their arranged marriage, they become resolute in their refusal after Di Jun's rude behavior.
• Di Jun (as Xuan Wazi): Displays a rude and overbearing demeanor, successfully planting negative impressions of Di Jun in the sisters' minds.

Significant Themes

• The will of heaven vs personal will: The sisters grapple with their duty to follow the Heavenly Dao's arrangement versus their personal feelings.
• True nature vs appearance: Di Jun's true nature is revealed, contrasting with his initial polite demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Xi He and Chang Xi: The sisters' bond is strengthened as they face the same adversity together.
• Di Jun (as Xuan Wazi) and Xi He/Chang Xi: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic and Di Jun's rude behavior, leading to the sisters' decision to refuse the marriage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi He and Chang Xi, the Lunar goddesses, are humiliated and angered by Di Jun's behavior on the Lunar Star.
• They seek Nuwa's help to refute the Heavenly Marriage.
• Nuwa, after hearing their account, decides not to officiate the marriage and returns the betrothal gifts.
• Di Jun, unaware of the impersonation, is enraged by Nuwa's decision and tries to explain but fails.

Character Developments

• Xi He and Chang Xi stand up for themselves and refuse to compromise in an unwanted marriage.
• Nuwa, as the guardian of marriage, upholds her principles and refuses to officiate a forced marriage.
• Di Jun's true colors are revealed, showing his arrogance and lack of respect for the goddesses.

Significant Themes

• Respect and consent in relationships.
• The consequences of arrogant and coercive behavior.
• The importance of truth and justice in the face of power.

Character Interactions

• Xi He and Chang Xi's sisterly bond strengthens as they stand together against Di Jun.
• Nuwa's friendship with Xi He and Chang Xi deepens as she champions their cause.
• Di Jun's relationship with Nuwa and the Lunar goddesses becomes strained due to his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Jun's proposed Heavenly Marriage with Nuwa (Lunar Goddess) is rejected, causing him significant loss of face and disrupting the Demon Clan's plans.
• Di Jun orders an investigation into the impersonator who ruined his marriage plans.
• Di Jun agrees to marry Qu Ru, a spirit beast who attained the Dao, to salvage the Heavenly Marriage and gain its merits.
• The Heavenly Marriage between Di Jun and Qu Ru is successful, but the merits are lesser than expected, only raising Di Jun to Quasi-Saint Grand Perfection.
• A minor clash between the Demon and Witch tribes escalates into a full-blown war, with both sides mobilizing their main forces and deploying powerful formations.

Character Developments

• Di Jun: Struggles with his desire for power and personal preferences, ultimately choosing to marry Qu Ru for the Heavenly Marriage merits.
• Qu Ru: Becomes the Demon Emperor's empress but is aware of her inferior status compared to the Lunar Goddess.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition vs. personal desires.
• The consequences of disrupted plans and the need to adapt.
• The escalation of conflict and the inevitability of war.

Character Interactions

• Di Jun and Tai Yi: Discuss the need to salvage the Heavenly Marriage and the potential candidate, Qu Ru.
• Di Jun and Kunpeng: Kunpeng suggests Qu Ru as a suitable candidate for the Heavenly Marriage.
• Di Jun and Qu Ru: Marry to gain the Heavenly Marriage merits, but their relationship is strained due to Di Jun's initial disinterest.
• The Demon and Witch tribes: Their long-standing conflict escalates into a full-scale war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A catastrophic battle between the Witch and Demon tribes occurs at the foot of Mount Buzhou, with both sides deploying powerful arrays that cause widespread destruction.
• Xuan Wazi, using the Chaos Bead's stealth ability, infiltrates the battlefield to "restock" on valuable items, triggering a limited-time mission from the system.
• He successfully acquires Innate Spirit Materials, marks Spirit Vein nodes, and enrages enemies, earning Unfilial Points and Houtian Merit strands.
• Xuan Wazi's actions disrupt and manipulate battles, causing confusion and friendly fire incidents, further increasing his Unfilial Points.
• A Demon Grand Unity Golden Immortal discovers Xuan Wazi's presence and attacks, but he uses the Chaos Bead to escape.
• Xuan Wazi continues his "treasure hunt" until the battle subsides, then withdraws from the battlefield.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his cunning, opportunism, and resourcefulness, taking advantage of the chaotic battlefield to acquire valuable items and resources.
• He shows no fear in the face of powerful enemies, using the Chaos Bead to evade their attacks.
• Xuan Wazi's actions cause confusion and frustration among the Demon and Witch tribes, highlighting his ability to manipulate situations to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• Opportunism and taking advantage of situations
• The art of deception and manipulation
• The consequences of chaos and confusion in battle

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with various Demon and Witch tribe members, manipulating their actions and causing friction between them.
• He indirectly engages with the system, accepting missions and earning rewards.
• Xuan Wazi's actions indirectly cause a Demon Grand Unity Golden Immortal to attack him, leading to a brief chase.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The first all-out war between the Witch and Demon Clans ends in a draw, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
• The land is scarred, and dense tribulation energy permeates the heavens and earth, signaling that the conflict is far from over.
• Xuan Wazi, lounging in his Carefree Residence, counts his spoils from the battle, including spirit materials, spiritual treasures, and marked spirit veins.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi:
  • Successfully completes the timed battlefield mission 'Plucking Chestnuts from the Tribulation,' earning rewards and a new divine ability, Myriad Transformations Art.
  • Reflects on the upcoming stages of the Great Tribulation and decides to improve his strength in preparation.
• Di Jun (Demon Emperor):
  • Struggles with the loss of elite forces and the lingering shadow of the rejected Heavenly Marriage.
• The Ancestral Witches (Witch Clan Leaders):
  • Suffer severe injuries and require time to recover.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of conflict and peace in the Primordial Era.
• The consequences of war on the land and its inhabitants.
• The struggle for power and resources between the Witch and Demon Clans.
• Xuan Wazi's role as an observer and potential player in the grand game of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi interacts with the system, converting Houtian Merit to Unfilial Points and reflecting on his role in the upcoming stages of the Great Tribulation.
• There are no direct interactions between characters in this chapter, as the focus is on Xuan Wazi's reflections and preparations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Wazi, within the Chaos Bead, surveys his vast collection of treasures, including the Innate Gourd Vine and Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.
• Nuwa, in her dojo, is attempting to create life using Essence of Wutu, with no success so far.
• Xuan Wazi visits Nuwa and suggests using the Innate Dao Body form and finding a more suitable material for molding.
• Nuwa enters a deep state of enlightenment upon hearing Xuan Wazi's suggestion.

Character Developments

• Xuan Wazi demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulative skills, guiding Nuwa towards creating humans without directly revealing his intentions.
• Nuwa shows dedication to her pursuit of creation and enlightenment, entering a profound state of comprehension.

Significant Themes

• Creation and the struggle to bring life into existence.
• The role of guidance and mentorship in achieving enlightenment and growth.
• The manipulation of events for personal gain, as seen through Xuan Wazi's actions.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Wazi and Nuwa interact, with Xuan Wazi offering guidance and Nuwa seeking understanding and enlightenment.
• Xuan Wazi's conversation with the system reveals his manipulative nature and desire for personal gain.